I thoiuht folks might be interested, plus it's not just me. Anyway I'll stop now as it is causing so much upset.
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Best Finder alternatives / File managers
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I think it's a good service, should also be done for other finder alternatives.
Please don't stop @dbrewood
Thanks. If i get any more objections though i will stop.
Or I can post the URL to the change log and folks can look up when they wish.
Or I can post the URL to the change log and folks can look up when they wish.
Could it be because it serves as an alternative to Finder, which is the topic of this thread? Or perhaps because some of us already use that app?The developer is also very quick to fix issues. In any case, I truly appreciate it.
Yes, don't stop!
I don’t see how reposting information that is readily available elsewhere is of value. While I know that you aren’t the only one doing this, you are the latest person to do so. And I don’t see users of other programs reposting the release notes of the applications they use, which would lead to a disorganized pile of redundant information on this thread.
Well as I've now got it in the neck from two users I'm now stopping posting. Sorry to those guys who did find the information useful. As always, a few spoil things for the others.
Oh I know a lot of you guys do, but now I'm retired and looking to enjoy life I can do without anything that increases my stress levels.
As I say it's the few that spoil for the rest....
As I say it's the few that spoil for the rest....
Yeah, less stress is good.
Bloom is brand new. It's good to know that the developer is pushing out lots of updates. Your posts on the particular updates give us a sense of that. In fact, I suspect the developer is watching this thread and is motivated by your posts. The exact details of the updates are mostly irrelevant, unless there is a particular issue addressed that was discussed in this thread, but knowing the frequency of updates is useful.
A brand new program should have tons of updates, since it's often quite inadequate. The frequency of updates says that this is very early work. It's clearly being developed hand-in-hand with user feedback; that's a good thing. But the pace of change suggests it's too early for me to risk installing. The developer could easily push out a destructive bug if he's going too quickly and not thoroughly testing.
I have a vague sense that lots of Bloom posts seem like a product endorsement. That is a bit of a worry.
Latest Bloom update:
Bloom v1.4.7(2025-09-15)
- New Features
- Hold Fn while dragging to open directories in the destination panel
- Improve loading speed for tagged files
- Add inline editing support for tags and comments
- Add support for path bar style customization
- Add support for excluding specific directories from Recents
- Add “Keep Downloaded” option in the right-click menu for iCloud files
- Fixes
- Resolve file protocol path issues in AppleScript
- Add compatibility for label numbers
- Fix selection issue when switching panels in the sidebar
- Fix preview section height when quickly navigating files
I don't mind you posting the change logs if one of those people are me. Carry on.
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I have no problem if change logs are posted. It’s simple enough to skip past if not found relevant. But, in my opinion, it would be more helpful if it wasn’t just a paste of the change log, but if there were also supporting comments on whether the change was found to have really addressed discussed issues or feature requests.
Bloom has a new update and you are now able to see local servers and drives (like with Forklift) amongst other fixes etc.
We always talk about Finder but has anyone ever tried a different File Manager?
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Under View I always List, Use Groups, Sort by Name/Kind, Enable Tool Bar, Show Path and Show Status Bar, but I've always been curious if one's needed or warranted to explore.
Best File Managers for Mac (Pros & Cons)
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Under View I always List, Use Groups, Sort by Name/Kind, Enable Tool Bar, Show Path and Show Status Bar, but I've always been curious if one's needed or warranted to explore.
Most people contributing to this thread have tried multiple other file managers.We always talk about Finder but has anyone ever tried a different File Manager?
Best File Managers for Mac (Pros & Cons)
Know more about File Manager: learn about the main disadvantages of Finder, as well as an overview of the best file manager for Mac.
I don't agree with those reasons for not using Finder. Of the alternatives presented. Path Finder is only one with additional features. With the exception of Path Finder (which has its own problems), I have found that Finder (with a few add ons) has all the features that I can find elsewhere.
I've always thought that if Finder had simply offered a dual-pane interface, then I wouldn't have gone looking for a replacement. It is strange that the article didn't list that as one of the reasons people look for a replacement.
But, now that I've switched to QSpace and become accustomed to all of its extra features, Finder feels so limited. I actually have a bunch of dedicated QSpace workspaces set up with 4 panes; I would really miss those.
I'm trying Bloom currently it appears pretty nice plus I could install and update it through Brew.