To create a default finder for your Mac using Forklift (a file management application), follow these steps:
### Setting Forklift as the Default File Manager
1. **Install Forklift**:
– Make sure you have Forklift installed on your Mac. You can download it from the [Forklift website](https://binarynights.com/).
2. **Open Forklift**:
– Launch the Forklift application.
3. **Set Preferences**:
– Go to the **Forklift** menu in the top left corner of your screen.
– Select **Preferences**.
4. **Configure Default Behavior**:
– In the Preferences window, look for the **General** tab.
– Here, you can set Forklift to open certain file types or folders by default.
5. **Change Open With Settings**:
– To make Forklift the default application for specific file types:
– Right-click on a file (such as a folder or document) in Finder.
– Choose **Get Info**.
– In the “Open with” section, select Forklift from the dropdown menu.
– Click **Change All** to apply this setting to all files of that type.
6. **Use Forklift for Folder Navigation**:
– Whenever you want to access files, you can open Forklift directly or set it to open specific directories by creating shortcuts within the app.
### Additional Tips
– **Customization**: Forklift allows you to customize keyboard shortcuts and toolbar items to streamline your file management experience.
– **Dual Pane Mode**: Utilize Forklift’s dual-pane mode for easier file transfers and organization.
– **Tabs and Favorites**: Take advantage of tabs and the favorites section for quick access to frequently used folders.
By following these steps, you can make Forklift your default file manager on your Mac, enhancing your file management capabilities.
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