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Get more out of your Mac’s files.
Practical guides to Finder, Spotlight and keeping your Mac tidy. Tested on macOS, written by the person who makes Homy.
How-to · 8 min read
How to Rename Multiple Files at Once on Mac
Batch rename files on a Mac with Finder’s built-in Rename tool, Shortcuts or Terminal. Replace text, add a prefix, or number a whole folder in seconds.
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How-to · 7 min read
How to Set List View as the Default for Every Finder Folder
Make Finder open every folder in list view: the View Options settings to change, why some folders ignore them, and the .DS_Store reset that fixes it.
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Comparison · 9 min read
Spotlight vs Finder Search: Which Finds Files Better?
Spotlight and Finder search use the same index, so why do they find different things? When to use each, the search tricks that work, and how to fix a broken index.
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Explainer · 6 min read
Is It Safe to Delete .dmg Files After Installing an App?
Yes, once the app is in your Applications folder. Here’s how to check, the one case where deleting a .dmg breaks an app, and how to clear old installers fast.
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Comparison · 10 min read
Is There a Better File Manager Than Finder?
An honest look at Finder alternatives for Mac in 2026: ForkLift, Path Finder, Commander One, QSpace, Marta and Homy, what each is best at, and who should stick with Finder.
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