How do I explore files & folders in OS X? ...

Just switching from Windows 7 to a new Mac Mini w/ Mountain Lion.


In Windows I'm used to using the Windows Explorer to navigate folders and files manually all the time. What's the equivalent in OS X?


Also, when I had a Mac some years ago the internal hard drive was mounted on my desktop, but I don't see that now?


Thanks in advance,

Chris

iPhone 4S, iOS 5

Posted on Oct 28, 2012 8:33 AM

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Oct 28, 2012 8:41 AM in response to christopherfromlima

The equivalent to the Windows Explorer in Mac OSX is the Finder. The Finder is the little blue rectangle that has a face on your dock. It is usually on the far left side of the dock. When you click on Finder, a window will come up that probably have your username. From there you can navigate to all of your Pictures, Videos, Music, Documents and Applications.


These videos might also help you make an easy transition.


Hope this helps!

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