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Trying to search for all video files is cumbersome. Is there any utility that quickly locates video files and move them to iCloud, Dropbox or an external SSD?

Macbook Pro (15-inch 2017)

Monterey 12.4

MacBook Pro

Posted on Aug 5, 2022 2:23 PM

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Aug 5, 2022 2:41 PM in response to Upstate_NY_Jim

Upstate_NY_Jim wrote:

Trying to search for all video files is cumbersome. Is there any utility that quickly locates video files and move them to iCloud, Dropbox or an external SSD?

Macbook Pro (15-inch 2017)

Monterey 12.4

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