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How your Mac OS X disk is organized
If you set up Mac OS X for several users, you need to log in as an administrator, such as the one
you created when you set up Mac OS X, to add items to the Applications and Library folders.
Finder views
View Finder windows in icon, list, or column view. Column view lets you quickly see where items
are located.
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The Applications folder contains the Mac OS X
applications available to all users of your computer.
The Utilities folder in it contains utility applications.
Library contains fonts, plug-ins, Internet search sites,
and other items available to all users of your computer.
Users contains your home.
System contains the Mac OS X software. You cannot
change it.
You’ll see Applications (Mac OS 9) and System Folder if
you install Mac OS X on the same disk with Mac OS 9.
Click here to change the view.
This area shows information
about the item. If it’s a picture,
you see a preview. If it’s a
movie, you can play it.
For the experienced
Mac OS user
Using Library folders
Put fonts, Internet plug-ins, and other items in the
Library folder. Items in the main Library folder are
available to all users. Keep items for your personal
use in the Library folder in your home. The Library
also stores your preferences.
Opening recent items
To open recent applications and documents, use
the Recent Items command in the Apple menu. To
open recent folders, use the Go menu. You can
also open recent items using the pop-up menu in
the Open, Save, and Connect To Server dialogs.
Opening folders
If the toolbar is showing and you double-click a
folder, the folder opens in the same window. If you
press the Apple key or the toolbar is hidden, a
separate window opens.
Mac OS X tips
Opening another Finder window
To open another Finder window, choose New
Finder Window from the File menu.
Finding anything on your computer
To find anything on your computer, choose Find
from the File menu to open Sherlock.
Using favorites
To add an item to your Favorites, select it and
choose Add To Favorites from the File menu.
Searching Mac Help
How is my hard disk organized?
Click a folder to
see its contents.