How do I explore files & folders in OS X? ...

[cmeisenzahl]

Just switching from Windows 7 to a new Mac Mini w/ Mountain Lion.

In Windows I'm used to using the Windows Explorer to navigate folders and files manually all the time. What's the equivalent in OS X?

Also, when I had a Mac some years ago the internal hard drive was mounted on my desktop, but I don't see that now?

Thanks in advance,
Chris

 

[MacDawg]

Click your desktop to activate the Finder
Up in the left on the Menu Bar go...
Finder-> Preferences -> General
You can select to show your HD on your desktop

You use the Finder to navigate your folders and files

 

[cmeisenzahl]

Click your desktop to activate the Finder
Up in the left on the Menu Bar go...
Finder-> Preferences -> General
You can select to show your HD on your desktop

You use the Finder to navigate your folders and files

Ahh, perfect, thanks!!!

 

[GGJstudios]

Just switching from Windows 7 to a new Mac Mini w/ Mountain Lion.

In Windows I'm used to using the Windows Explorer to navigate folders and files manually all the time. What's the equivalent in OS X?

Finder (icon located on left side of your Dock.)

This may be useful:

Helpful Information for Any Mac User

 

[cmeisenzahl]

Finder (icon located on left side of your Dock.)

This may be useful:

Helpful Information for Any Mac User

Thanks. ;-)