Just as tabs made browsing the web a much more pleasant and efficient experience, they do the same for browsing files. While once you had to have every folder open in a separate window, that you had to keep track of, now you can keep all your file browsing confined to a single window. No longer do countless windows clutter up your display while you do something as simple as move a few files from your Downloads folder.įor these reasons, power users have been decrying the lack of tabs in Finder for years. Tabs are the one feature that will most change how you interact with Finder. But if you no longer need a third party application to get tabs, why you should get one at all? Do they have any extra features that make them worth the hassle and cost? In this tutorial, I will provide you with all you need to know to make your mind up. ![]() There are a number of third party Finder replacements available, three of the main options are XtraFinder, TotalFinder and Path Finder. XtraFinder and TotalFinder are aimed at improving OS X’s default Finder application, while Path Finder is a total replacement. XtraFinder is a free application available from Tran Ky Nam Software. In addition to tabs, which Mavericks now adds, XtraFinder offers Dual Paned file browsing, a pinned Finder window that can slide in from the bottom of your screen for quick access to your files and a load more tweaks. TotalFinder is available from BinaryAge for $18 after a 14-day free trial period. TotalFinder has the same major feature set as XtraFinder however your $18, and the loss of a few minor tweaks, gets you more polish and less of an impact on system performance. It also has better developer support and releases faster updates when OS X has major changes. Path Finder is available from Cocoatech for $40 after a 30-day free trial period. It is a completely different beast than XtraFinder and TotalFinder. While it has most of the features that the other two do, it also has a lot more. Where XtraFinder and TotalFinder are focused on improving Finder, Path Finder aims to totally replace it. ![]() Path Finder allows you to totally customise the interface. It is built around a series of six modular panels that you can configure as needed. In addition to standard file browsing panels, you can display a number of panels showing information about your files. Path Finder also features the ability to create new files, perform basic image edits or connect to Git and Subversion.
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