How does a Mac remember folder settings on a USB drive for years?

How does a Mac remember specific folder settings—such as sorting order or view options—for a folder on a USB drive, even years after I last used it?



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Original Title: Finder features

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jun 8, 2025 01:44 AM

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How does a Mac remember folder settings on a USB drive for years?

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