Getting Started with Finder on Mac: How to Find, Organize, and Manage Your Files

The Finder is one of the most important apps on your Mac. In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I walk through what Finder is, how windows work, how to customize the toolbar and sidebar, key Finder preferences, useful view options like the status bar and path bar, and how to understand where your files actually live on your Mac. 00:00 | Why Finder Is the Most Important App 01:05 | What Finder Is and Why It Matters 02:10 | Finder Windows, Toolbars, and Sidebars 03:35 | Customizing the Finder Toolbar 05:00 | Understanding the Sidebar 06:30 | Finder Preferences Explained 08:40 | Home Folder and File Organization 10:10 | Finder View Options and Customization 12:05 | Status Bar and Path Bar 13:35 | Finder Views: Icon, List, Column, Gallery 15:35 | Final Thoughts #Finder #Apple #Mac #learnwithjoel #joelfeld If you have a video suggestion, let's chat!    / learnwithjoel   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE TECH GIZMOS AND GADGETS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/joelfeld We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Influencer I earn from qualifying purchases from some of the links above. SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://joelfeld.com