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The YouTube video provides tips for efficiently finding and managing files on macOS. It covers methods such as using the Storage section, Spotlight, Finder filters, and saving searches. Practical advice is shared on customizing Finder windows, accessing common locations, revealing hidden files, and the cautionary note against manipulating hidden files unnecessarily. An invitation to explore a full tutorial on maximizing Mac efficiency is extended, and the segment concludes with Anson from ansonalex.com signing off.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses efficient ways to find files on macOS. Firstly, for large files, they demonstrate how to locate and delete them using the Storage section in System Settings. Next, they explain how to use Spotlight for searching specific files, including customizing Spotlight settings to refine search results. Additionally, they show how to enhance Finder searches by utilizing filters such as file creation date, size, and file extension to narrow down search results effectively. The video emphasizes practical tips for effectively managing and locating files on a Mac system.
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In this segment, the video discusses how to add multiple filters to a search using the Finder window and how to save searches for future use. It explains how to search specific folders in Finder, customize Finder windows for easier file locating, access common locations using the Go menu, and view harder to reach files associated with applications by showing package contents. Additionally, it shows how to reveal hidden files in a folder by pressing Command + Shift + Period.
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In this segment of the video, it is highlighted that not all locations on your Mac will have hidden files, which typically include configuration, system, and cached files. Emphasize the importance of not manipulating hidden files without a specific reason. The video also suggests checking out a full tutorial on using macOS for maximizing Mac efficiency. An invitation is extended to like and subscribe for more content. The segment concludes with Anson from ansonalex.com signing off.