Modularbased Finder alternative
Apple’s default file manager has remained a vital part of the desktop GUI since the Macintosh debuted in 1984. Some Mac users might find it hard to be without, but that hasn’t stopped enterprising developers from trying their hand at third–party Finder alternatives like ForkLift and Transmit, all of which typically run as standalone applications that make it easier to browse and manage files from a dual–paned window.
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