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Finder Tips and Tricks

    Default Search Location

    • To change the default search from This Mac
      • Under Advanced you can change the default

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    Showing Hidden files

    • *cmd + shift + .
      • Show hidden files for the finder window in focus
    • defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -boolean true; killall Finder;
      • Always show hidden files. The killall is needed for the settings to take effect. Swap the true to false to revert.