Folders

How to share iCloud Drive folders on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web

Share iCloud folders

Many popular cloud-storage services like OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox support folder sharing. If you use Apple devices, you can share iCloud folders with others. Here's how you can use your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and a web browser to share iCloud folders with others, manage shared folder permissions, and stop sharing when done.

All the ways you can manually or automatically empty the Trash on Mac

Trash open on MacBook

When you delete a file on your Mac, it's moved to the Trash. And just like Recycle Bin on Windows PC needs to be emptied from time to time, so does the Trash.

On Mac, you can empty all of your Trash or just certain items from it. Plus, you can have the Trash emptied automatically, so you don’t have to worry about doing it yourself.

If you’re new to Mac, here is how to empty the Trash.

How to quickly zip and unzip files and folders on Mac

Unzip Archive File on Mac

Compressing files into a ZIP folder is a great way to reduce their size and make them easier to share via email or other means. Additionally, there may be instances where you need to zip entire folders to save space on your computer.

Fortunately, your Mac comes with a built-in tool that allows you to do just that, and can also be used to unzip files and folders that you receive. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of quickly zipping and unzipping files and folders on your Mac without using a third-party application.

How to add a folder from your Finder Sidebar to the Dock on Mac

Folder on Mac Dock

The Sidebar in Finder on your Mac is a great spot for accessing folders, locations, and tags that you use often. But your Dock is just as convenient, if not more.

We’ve shown you how to add a folder of your recent items as well as your favorite websites to your Dock. So, how about quickly adding a folder from Finder’s Sidebar to it?

This short tutorial shows you how to add a folder from your Finder Sidebar to the Dock on Mac.