First, download an icon you want to use and then open the folder with the ICNS icons. Then, navigate to the app, file, or folder where you want to change the icon, and right-click it. Here, choose the “Get Info” option. Now, simply drag the ICNS icon from the folder to on top of the current icon in the Get Info panel. Turn on Finder integration. If you’re on OSX 10.10 or higher, get sync status directly from Finder by enabling Finder overlays in Settings. First, click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your Mac Desktop and select System Preferences, then select Extensions in the top-level menu (shown in the 3rd row from the top). Toggle on the OneDrive Finder Integration to enable Finder overlays. How to Unhide the Library Folder the Apple Way. You can access the hidden Library folder without using Terminal, which has the side effect of revealing every hidden file on your Mac. This method will only make the Library folder visible, and only for as long as you keep the Finder window for the Library folder open.
By default, the files on your Mac are downloaded to the Downloads Folder. In this article, we are showing you how to quickly find the Downloads Folder and access downloaded files on your Mac.
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Access Downloaded Files On Mac
In all versions of Mac OS X, the Downloads Folder is located in the users Home directory in a folder labelled as “Downloads”. Hence, the path to the Downloads Folder on your Mac would be /Users/Username/Downloads/
Unless you have changed your browser settings, you should be able to find almost all your Downloaded Files in the Downloads Folder on your Mac.
The only exception being the Apps downloaded from the Mac App Store. These applications will not appear in the Downloads Folder, instead you will find them downloaded to the /Applications Folder on your Mac.
There are multiple ways to access the Downloaded Files on your Mac, we will be taking a look at some of the quickest and most convenient ways to access downloaded files on a Mac.
Access Downloaded Files on Mac From the Dock
By default, the Downloads Folder exists right in the Dock of your Mac.
1. Take a look at bottom of the Mac Screen, you should be able see the Downloads Folder, located on the right side of the Dock near the Trash Can (See image below).
2. Clicking on the Downloads Folder will provide you with access to all the files downloaded to your Mac.
Access Downloaded Files On Mac Using the Finder
Another quick way of accessing the Downloaded Files on your Mac is to make use of the Finder.
1. Click on the Finder Menu icon, this is conveniently located in the Dock near the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Next, click on the Downloads Folder in the sidebar Menu to access Files that you have downloaded to your Mac.
Find Downloaded Files on Mac Using Spotlight Search
Sometimes, it is possible for the files to be downloaded to your Desktop, Documents Folder and other unexpected locations on your Mac. In such cases, you may find it more convenient to use the Spotlight Search Feature to locate downloaded files on your Mac.
1. Press the Command + Spacebar Keys on the keyboard of your Mac to bring up the Spotlight Search bar (See image below)
2. Next, type the name of the Downloaded File in the Spotlight Search Bar, and it will bring up the Downloaded File just as you begin to type the Downloaded File’s name.
Some parts of your macOS are closed to visitors. Every new macOS update makes it harder for ordinary users to manipulate system-critical components. But 'harder' doesn't mean impossible. With tips we've laid out in this article, you can get into the operating system's hidden parts, access private folders, and do other things 99% of Mac users can't. Now, let's break some rules.
Access private folders on a Mac (Library)
Since 2011 the Library folder was closed from regular access. Not only was this a security risk from cyber-attacks and viruses, but people could also too easily alter settings that proved important, and therefore, difficult to fix. However, this Library folder often proves an invaluable source of troubleshooting for those who are confident and comfortable accessing the app files contained within.
For Mac power users, you may have heard the expression to “Delete the application's plist,” which is only something you can do with access to the Library folder. If you've never heard of this before, you might have been lucky with the applications you've been using. The Library folder is also a useful place to make customizable tweaks and changes to applications and programs you use regularly.
So if this sounds like something you need access to, we outline three ways we recommend to gain access.
Before you do that: are you trying to access some infected folder or a suspicious app? If that is one reason you need access to the Library, I suggest eliminating it with CleanMyMac first. I have used it to clean my drive in the past, and it got rid of a nasty trojan virus in my system folders. Give it a try here — a link to download a free edition.
Pro Tip: This app also detects private Large & Old folders on your Mac, those rarely visited by you.
Pro Tip: This app also detects private Large & Old folders on your Mac, those rarely visited by you.
Now, if you want to make space and improve the performance of apps manually, here are the three ways you can access the Library
#1: Make the Library permanently visible
Before you try this, are you familiar with the Terminal? It's not that scary as it looks.
If you are, we recommend going this route to provide permanent uncovered access to the Library. It will save you a whole load of time if you want and need 24/7 access. But only do this if you are perfectly comfortable and familiar using the Terminal. Making mistakes within Terminal can break things and cause problems that you would rather not have, which is the same for anyone who needs Library access.
Here is how you make the Library visible all of the time:
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(1) Launch Terminal, which you can find in /Applications/Utilities
(2) Enter this command in Terminal:
(3) Click Return. Make sure the command is executed.
(4) Quit Terminal. Library should be visible in the Finder > Go menu
(2) Enter this command in Terminal:
chflags nohidden ~/Library
(3) Click Return. Make sure the command is executed.
(4) Quit Terminal. Library should be visible in the Finder > Go menu
If you ever want to restore this to how it was before, enter the following command in Terminal:
chflags hidden ~/Library
Click Return again, and it should be back to how it was.
If you still don't see the Library, try pressing the Option key while you are in the Finder > Go menu.
If you still don't see the Library, try pressing the Option key while you are in the Finder > Go menu.
#2: Temporarily unhide the Library
As we mentioned, the use of Terminal — and Library — can cause things to break unexpectedly, which might mean involving an Apple specialist to fix an unexpected problem. Whenever possible, Apple prefers people to do things the way they suggest, and there is a suggested Apple way to make the Library visible, albeit temporarily.
(1) Either using Desktop or the Finder Menu, hold down the option key and select the Go menu.
(2) Library should show up in the Go menu
(3) Double-click on Library, which will open a Finder window containing the contents of that folder;
(4) Once you close that window, the Library folder will be hidden again.
(2) Library should show up in the Go menu
(3) Double-click on Library, which will open a Finder window containing the contents of that folder;
(4) Once you close that window, the Library folder will be hidden again.
#3: Unhide any private folder instantly
Luckily, macOS developers provided a shortcut to access private folders on Mac. Be careful with that one as you may delete something critically important (no wonder they hid it).
Press Shift+ Command + Period (a key for period character)
Did it work? Now you can browse the transparent folders, hopefully, you'll find what you're looking for. To undo this option, press the Shift + Command + Period again.
Press Shift+ Command + Period (a key for period character)
Did it work? Now you can browse the transparent folders, hopefully, you'll find what you're looking for. To undo this option, press the Shift + Command + Period again.
#4: How else to see hidden space on Mac?
Now, if space and performance issues are troubling you, there is a better way of getting under the hood than accessing a private folder on Mac. Using external tools like CleanMyMac X, you can quickly spot what is going on in your Mac. For example, the mentioned app has the Space Lens feature. What it does is builds a visual map of your storage so you can zoom in/out and enter any folder you want. It will show you what is taking up so much room. It also shows folders you normally don't have access to.
I downloaded the app's free edition here.
I downloaded the app's free edition here.
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Once you’ve got this information, you can safely delete anything you don't need and go to unexplored places on your Mac. Stay tuned!