There are instances where users may change the permissions of files and folders on their computers, which can result in file access errors. Apple Discussions poster mlevack writes: "After a Hard Drive ...

In macOS Ventura you can move your user's Home directory to a larger or faster external drive. Here's how. In UNIX operating systems, user accounts are stored in individual folders called the user ...

In OS X there are some benefits to moving your folder to another hard drive. Here is how to do this, along with some alternative options to consider. Topher Kessler MacFixIt Editor Topher, an avid Mac ...

I'm unsure if this fits better here or in the 'Server Room' forum, but I figure someone will let me know. All our users have their home directory mapped at login, via the 'Home Folder' path set in ...

The Home folder in a new account will probably look like the one above. These are the default folders automatically created inside the Home folder of a new account. You can create more folders here if ...

Your Mac’s home directory, or home folder, is represented by a little house in the Finder and is the default location for your documents, music, photos and other items on your computer. The name of ...

We showed Windows users how to move their My Documents folder (and discussed the benefits of doing so) years ago; if you're on a Mac and looking to do move your home folder, here's how. Weblog TUAW ...

You may recall from our episode on starting your Mac using NetBoot images that using a NetBoot image requires you to go through the setup process every time you restarted your Mac. This sounds useless ...

Hi all, do any of you have any thoughts or experiences with moving a user's 'home' directory to an external drive? I'm particularly interested in the outcomes of point and major updates to the OS.

As people continue to use the Windows 10 Technical Preview, they are identifying subtle differences between it and its predecessor. One such feature that seems to be a double-edged sword is the Home ...