How to easily transfer files between different users in OS X

There are several ways by which you can transfer files from one user to another, within a single poppy. The simplest of these is perhaps the use of public folders. Many users do not notice them, and some are not even aware of their existence, although they are very easy find and they can be much easier to exchange files from one account to another within the system. In addition, for the use of common folders you do not need admin rights, making them available to all users.

The operating principle of Public Folders in OS X is extremely simple: as soon as you put them in any of the files and folders - they are immediately available to other users.

How to use shared folders

• Open the Finder in your home directory, and find in it a folder called Are common.
• We pass it and create (if necessary) subfolder.

• Put the files that we want to share in the Shared folders.

After that, the files will be available for all users who have accounts on your Mac. To view or copy them, they need in the same way to open shared folders by going under your account. It is very convenient and I myself often use this method when doing screenshots, checking any software or features that are not available in my main account.

How to create a link for easy access to shared folders

If you plan to actively use the Shared Folders, for the convenience of not superfluous to create a link for easy access.

For example, you can put in the Common Finder sidebar to the folder was always at your fingertips. To do this, simply drag a folder to the sidebar, and then it will be fixed.

You can also create a link to a shared folder and place it on the desktop or in the Dock. To do this, right click on the folder, select Create an alias and move it in a convenient place for you.

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