OS X Finder default window size

I don’t like to resize the Finder window every time I open the new one. Unfortunately, most of the time the size is too small and I have to change it again and again. Yes, I can go to fullscreen mode, but it’s not always the desired option.

The solution for this problem is simple, but not evident:

• Open a Finder window and set it the size you want
• Close all windows (Command + Options + W and click the close button)
• Hold down the Option key, right-click the Finder icon, and select relaunch

Now, when I open the new Finder window it has always the same size.

Apple keyboard symbols in the text

When writing a post related to the OS X sometime is necessary to include the special keyboard symbols in the text. You can do it by using the special HTML codes:

• Command ⌘  ⌘
• Option ⌥  ⌥
• Shift ⇧  ⇧
• Caps Lock ⇪  ⇪
• Backspace ⌫  ⌫
• Eject ⏏  ⏏

Example:
The following key combination ⇧ – ⌃ – ⏏ puts all displays to sleep.

Add your own folder to the Finder Sidebar

You can add your own folder to the Finder Sidebar by selecting the Folder in the Finder and pressing ^⌘T or you can use the mouse and drag the folder to the Sidebar. This is useful for the folder that you have to access very often.