Organize your Finder with Smart Folders

by Cory Bohon 0Comments

Smart Folders are virtual folders that, unlike regular folders on your Mac, can be organized based on criteria set specifically to the folder. The process of creating a Smart Folder is similar to creating rules in Mail or iTunes Smart Playlists. The possibilities for Smart Folders are unlimited, allowing you to organize files by type, size, and Mac App Store category.

1. Create a Smart Folder with Spotlight Searches

One of the most simple ways to create a Smart Folder is by basing it on a Spotlight search. To do this, open a Finder window and type in a search term in the search field.

View the Original article