Many of us double-click icons and whatever happens, happens. Here's how to control which app is launched, and then some.
Four ways to control which app opens for a given document
Mac Mastery Series: Save Time and Effort with Smart Folders
Find Word documents opened in last 2 weeks, or images more than 1000 pixels in height & width. Or... you name it. Automatically. Here's how.
Mac Mastery Series: Save Time and Make Things Easier by Customizing the Finder’s Toolbar
Add text labels to buttons in Finder Toolbars. Remove unwanted buttons. Add buttons you want. Add favorite apps and folders to the Toolbar.
Mac Mastery Series: Rename Multiple Items at Once
Rename multiple files at once using the Finder's "Rename Items" feature. Change "IMG0245" through "IMG0745" to "Texas 1" through "Texas 501."
Mac Mastery Series: New Folder with Selection
Clean up and organize your Mac's desktop the fast and easy way using the Finder's "New Folder with Selection" command.
Show pixel dimensions of an image without opening it, on a Mac
Image dimensions are important: hi-res for printing, low-res for online viewing, etc. Quickly get the image you want by using this tip.
How to Make and Use Smart Folders on a Mac
Smart Folders can quickly show you all of your images, all recent documents, and more, Quit losing time hunting for files. Use Smart Folders.
How I Rescued a Mac Whose Finder Didn’t Work
The Mac started, but I couldn't open a Finder window or see any files on the Desktop. Fixing it was easy once I knew what to to.