Windows does it better, pt. 3: Cut in File Explorer

· Unsung · Sept. 3, 2026, 2:23 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the design differences between file management in Mac's Finder and Windows' File Explorer, specifically criticizing the lack of a proper 'cut' function in Finder. It highlights how Windows' implementation of cut is user-friendly and minimizes error, compared to the difficult-to-discover method in macOS. The author expresses frustration over this design choice and reflects on how it impacts user experience.
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