northwest47

Q: help getting rid of duplicates files and content  Mac Book

I think I have too many files and folders that are duplicates and checking the entire drive one at a time is annoying.

 

Is there a shot cut way  command in finder to ask it to check for duplicate files and folders with out going into every list. Mac Book pro 10.10.5

 

In addition I am trying to eliminate duplicate smart group folders in gmail.mac mail and mac only contacts but need to learn how.

 

I really do not want to use a non apple / mac application or have to buy one to clean data. So please be kind enough to recommend built in functions.

Posted on Apr 9, 2016 10:11 PM

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  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Apr 11, 2016 8:20 AM in response to northwest47
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    Apr 11, 2016 8:20 AM in response to northwest47
    I am trying to eliminate duplicate smart group folders in gmail.mac mail and mac only contacts but need to learn how.

     

    Does control - click/Delete work or Mail/Edit/Delete?

  • by northwest47,

    northwest47 northwest47 Apr 12, 2016 6:37 PM in response to Eric Root
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    Apr 12, 2016 6:37 PM in response to Eric Root

    Thank you for answering. I posed the question incorrectly.

     

    After giving some thought I believe my real issue is to learn how to use icloud import and export more effectively when trying to filter mail  and contacts to sub folders and archive to only my mac book and not on my iphone.

     


    As for documents files and folders on my mac book, I was able to work out my dilemma. However I will not post how I accomplished this task in case my method was not the most efficient methods.


    I always appreciate getting feedback so thanks to all who reply. I also apologize if some of my questions seem like ancient history type task I should know already, sometimes I just need a reminder how to and can not find my answer under discussions.