Start your Mac with Folder Tidy
Don’t let messy files get the better of you – get organised.
Keeping your files organised on your Mac can be a laborious process, and the longer you leave it, the harder it is to do. Locations like your Downloads folder and your desktop can quickly become overwhelmed with loose files bursting to get out. Even getting started can feel intimidating when there is so much to do. At that point, you start to question whether there’s any hope…
Fortunately, there is. Folder Tidy is a lightweight Mac app (US$4.99) that can automatically sort all your files into neatly ordered folders – one for your images, one for your video files, and more. Just tell it where to start and where to put everything, click Tidy, and it gets to work organising your files.
Even better, the app is highly customisable with a range of different settings and options.
Not only can you get it to ignore certain files, folders, or categories, but you can also create custom rules to laser-target only the problem areas. And if you accidentally sort things into the wrong place? Fear not, as everything can easily be undone and put back the way it was. ALEX BLAKE