Additional Ideas for Finding Files

For speedier file searching, you can combine the various file-searching techniques. For example, use Spotlight to find files and then use Quick Look to peek inside each file before opening it. Or open a Smart Folder and view its contents in Cover Flow to browse through each file without opening it.

Even if you can't stay organized, you'll find that with the help of your Macintosh, finding your important files can be a lot easier than you might think.

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