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  1. stumblingfalk

    Finder file/folder copying and merging - Lord have mercy!

    Bear with me guys, but is there an efficient and reliable way to do this? I got two master folders, same name, same subfolder structure. They have many of the same files (thousands) but there is some discrepancies, some files missing. Versions of the files is not an issue. I just want the two...
    • stumblingfalk
    • Thread
    • copy and paste file finder folder
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  2. solouki

    Invisible files and Apple's Finder, tar, rsync, and GNU tar

    Preface: I know most individuals do not use the tar utility, but this problem affects not only tar backups but also the Apple Finder's Drag-and-Drop, Copy-and-Paste, AirDrop, and the Universal Control's Drag-and-Drop. File...
    • solouki
    • Thread
    • copy and paste drag & drop finder gnu tar rsync tar backup universal control
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS Monterey (12)
  3. D

    What is the best (most reliable) way to copy large amounts of files, Finder or the Terminal?

    I am planning to do a manual migration and will thusly have to transfer a lot of data. This may seem silly but is there a better way than just using the Finder? I remember using the Terminal a long time ago for something like this, but I've forgotten why I did that. Do some bash commands offer...
    • danqi
    • Thread
    • bash copy finder terminal transfer
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: macOS
  4. DavidEsp

    How do I get a directory to "know" it's a media directory?

    Some directories seem to "know" they contain media files, others don't. I am not using iTunes/Music (app) btw. For some directories, in Finder, List-view, when I click on the headings, I can add extra columns such as Album and Genre - let's call those "media columns". However when I created a...
    • DavidEsp
    • Thread
    • album finder genre id3 mp3
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: macOS
  5. arretx01

    Where is Finder getting the "created date" from?

    This is driving me insane. I have multiple files (thousands) that have this problem. One one file, for example, in finder, the created date shows `May 4th, 2013 at 2:31PM`. When I run exiftool on that file, there is no evidence of that date anywhere in the metadata for the file. The created...
  6. imoss92

    Remove "local" from Documents folder?

    Hey everyone - how do I remove the added text "- Local" (see attached screenshot) that's been added after "Documents" in Finder? I've searched the forums and other places and can't find an answer. All of my other folders in Finder don't have this added designation. Thanks! ?
  7. BlueberryMac

    Is there a droplet or app to fix greyed ("busy", but not actually busy) files in the Finder?

    I have a folder with tens of thousands of various files that I rescued and conslidated from a bunch of older drives. I am trying to move all of these files to a new drive, but I get a message that some (probably hundreds or thousands) of the files can't be copied over because they are "in use"...
    • BlueberryMac
    • Thread
    • attributes busy copying extended files finder fix grey in use problem
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  8. Shemluck

    Can only select things with keyboard in finder, trackpad stops working

    Hi everyone, As the title suggests I'm having issues using my touchpad when the finder pops up to select or add attachments to emails, or uploads. It works perfectly at all other times. It is really frustrating as I'm not skilled with using keyboard shortcuts within finder to select items. Why...
    • Shemluck
    • Thread
    • finder macos trackpad issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  9. P

    Black bars on video thumbnails in Finder

    I've just updated to MacOS Monterey and found one of the weirdest UX step backs in design is the inclusion of black bars around video thumbnail previews in Finder. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this, or if this is just a visual glitch? Thanks
  10. J

    Resolved Finder can't search inside documents

    I just updated from Mojave to Monterey. I was used to search inside documents from the finder search (imagine searching for an information inside a folder of files), now this function is missing. Am I missing something or is this function gone for good?
  11. P

    Finder shows incorrect folder size - please help?

    I'm looking for help and/or feedback with an annoying problem I am having using Finder. Problem: I've noticed on multiple occasions that the MacOS Finder gives incorrect information for Folder sizes. Often times it will show the Folder contains "Zero Bytes" and sometimes it will even show a...
  12. hewhore

    Cannot access sync settings for iPhone in Finder

    I upgraded to Monterey yesterday, and I just tried connecting my iPhone XR to my M1 Mac mini via Lightning. The phone appears in Finder (after a time), but I want to transfer a video file via the TV app and nothing appears to be happening when I attempt that. I cannot navigate around the...
  13. D

    Renaming Files and Folders on a Windows Server Extremely SLOW after upgrade to Monterey

    I upgraded to Monterey 12.0.1 as soon as it became available. The biggest issue I'm having is that many Finder actions relating to files stored on our (Windows) servers is excruciatingly slow. In particular, renaming a file or folder takes a ridiculously long time to take effect. Sometimes the...
  14. Ravi_MR

    Video and picture files icon display

    Hi, I upgraded to Monterey on my 24 inch iMac. while it's otherwise great, found one problem. Earlier in Big Sur and other OS versions, in a folder where I have lot of videos or photos, "show as icons" option in the finder would display the files in the folder as icons containing a preview of...
  15. zinger123

    Find specify files between date AND hours.

    Hi. I need to copy only all files from 130000 files between 6:00 till 17:00. How to do it in MacOs (my system) or Windows or Linux ?:) Need to create TimeLapse only with working hours. And what is best program to create Time-lapse from MILION OF FILES? iMovie crashed all the time.
    • zinger123
    • Thread
    • files find finder
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS
  16. E

    How to show content thumbnails for *folders* in Finder; any Finder alternative that can do that?

    I'm looking to efficiently see each folder's content from its thumbnail, unfortunately Finder doesn't seem to offer this option. You can only enable thumbnails for individual files, but not folders. I have some massive image asset folders which I need to be able to find the suitable images I...
    • eggimage
    • Thread
    • finder folder preview thumbnail
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: macOS
  17. A

    Mac showing "Update" & remote disc listed under devices in Finder

    ust downgraded from big Sur to high Sierra and now in the finder menu it is showing Remote Disc and Update I have attached a image , is this normal ???
  18. S

    Finder won't remember/save window size

    All, this has been driving me nuts (along with the crackling audio issue) on my 2019 MBP 16". When I first open a new window, usually my HD, the window size is abnormally wide. So in list view I double click the divider between the Name and Date Modified column so the column width snaps to the...
  19. C

    Can't open Finder and keychain

    Hey Folks, Having a frustrating problem! I can't open Finder or Keychain after the power was shut off for a couple of hours. I have tried several reboots and have also tried relaunching Finder and Keychain, it does not work. The other strange thing is that my usual home page does not display. I...
  20. YoShLK

    Hide File Extensions

    I am a newbie to macOS and would like to hide file extensions in "Finder" (“Show all filename extensions" under Finder > Preferences > Advanced is already disabled.)
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