This is similar to Hazel rule set up, though Hazel provides some advanced options. Now for the purposes of automation, Declutter will automatically move files on your desktop to the designated folders based on the time you set. Maybe you want to set up a separate folder for capturing on. You can easily create your own capture folders by clicking on the + button and then adding the folder name, and description and file extensions you want to capture. Notice you can change the icon and color for the folder, and you can drag files you don’t want to use to the trash. Similarly, the Movies folder captures files with the extension, mp4, mkv, mov, avi, etc. You can add other extensions for the files you work with. To see how Declutter rules are set up, click on the Declutter icon in the menu bar and then click on one of the folders.īasically the Declutter rule for the Pictures folder is set up to capture image files with the extension, jpg., png, bmp. If you already have files on your desktop, you can simply click the Declutter Now button and it will move those existing files to designated folders. You access Declutter from the menu bar in which the initial window provides instructions for how to use it. The folder can only be place on the Desktop, so you’re just giving Declutter permission to do that.Ī default set of nicely designed folders will added to your desktop with the rules already set up for you.

If you’re the type of Mac user who insist upon having your files on your desktop, Declutter will at least keep them organized in files you set up.Īfter you download Declutter, it will need to allow it place a set of default folders on your desktop.

Declutterįor those who don’t need an advanced application like Hazel, you might want to use a similar program called Declutter. If you want to know more about Hazel, check my articles introducing the application.

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