Path Finder by CocoaTech includes so many features which significantly enhance Finder that it is hard to imagine a power user who could not easily justify the $39.95 pricetag at the end of the 30 day free trial.
Features such as tabbed file browsing and a file bookmarking, dual pane file browser, the “drop stack” and the integrated compression engine all will make common activities quicker and easier — and that’s what it’s all about when it comes to utilities for your Mac.
That said, there is one almost trivial feature of Path Finder which clinched the deal for me. By default, Path Finder sorts applications ahead of folders ahead of files when browsing a folder. As far as I’m concerned having all the folders at the top of the list makes it so much easier to find a file or folder when browsing.
If that wasn’t enough, there are two more esoteric features of Path Finder which add to its attractiveness. Firstly, there is the ability to define rules, much like the rules in mail, which apply to files and directories. For example, you can automatically apply a distinct background colour to any file created in the last 24 hours.
Secondly, Path Finder includes integration with subversion. This means that you can quickly “i.e. one click” find the status of a checked out folder.
There are many other great features of Path Finder and I doubt you will waste your time in investigating the way it might improve your productivity. Luckily, CocoTech has provided a quite comprehensive video overview of their product which should let you decide whether you are going to give it a try within a few minutes.
December 17th, 2009 at 10:31
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