Jack Wallen/ZDNETI use the MacOS Finder daily to manage my files and folders. It’s an invaluable tool — and one of the better file managers I use, but that doesn’t mean Finder is configured ideally out of the box. With just a few simple tweaks, you can make working with your files and folders even easier and more productive.I want to share with you how I’ve customized Finder, because I suspect these same changes will help simplify your daily routine. Each of these tips can be accomplished in seconds — and easily reverted if you don’t like the results.Also: How to run dozens of AI models on your Mac or PC – no third-party cloud neededThe only thing you’ll need for this is an updated MacOS device. Let’s get to the tips!1. Add the path bar and status barFinder doesn’t default to showing the path bar and the status bar. The path bar makes it easy to move around the file system. Without the path bar, you have to use either the menu system or keyboard shortcuts to navigate backward, which can waste precious time when you’re busy. The status bar meanwhile informs you if anything is selected, how much space is available on your hard drive, and even adds a slider that enables you to increase or decrease the icon size for files and folders.Also: 5 MacOS terminal apps that are better than the defaultHow do you add these? Simple. Open Finder, click the View menu, click Show Path Bar, and then click Show Status Bar. That’s it! With these enabled, you’ll find interacting with Finder much easier. More