Smart Folders: The macOS Power Feature You're Overlooking

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Unlock the hidden potential of your Mac with Smart Folders and discover a classic macOS easter egg. In this advanced tutorial, I'll guide you through the best ways to organize your files efficiently, making your workflow smoother and more intuitive. Discover how to automate your file management with real examples from my own digital workspace. Join me in mastering this powerful tool to transform how you interact with your files.

📋 Table of Contents:
Intro: 00:00
Creating a Smart Folder (image files): 00:52
Advanced filters (easter egg): 02:34
Accessing files: 04:05
Smart Folder (video files): 05:56
Smart Folder (audio files): 07:01
Modifying existing Smart Folders: 07:45
Useful Smart Folders: 09:18
Smart Folder (text files): 11:00
Smart Folder (design files): 11:15
Trashing garbage files: 11:36
Final result: 12:07

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