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Browsing Through Files
Browsing files on your Mac is easy. We'll teach you how to create folders, organize files and much more that will make you a more efficient Mac user.
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New video: Browse Files and Folders
New blog postsWe produced a new video! Learn how to browse all the files and folders on your Mac. Hope you like it!
Great Productivity Apps for Mac Users
New blog postsWith a steady increase of potential interruptions, the challenge today is not to stay up-to-date, but to stay focused. How do one shut out all the disturbances? We’ve made a list of some of our favorite productivity-boosting apps.