Your "File" Menu Isn't About Files

The article argues that many macOS applications incorrectly label their first menu item as "File" when the menu's actual functions have little to do with file management—such as creating calendar events, sending messages, or managing passwords. The author examines 35 apps and proposes more descriptive alternative names that better reflect each app's core functionality, such as "Password" for 1Password, "Chat" for Claude, and "Browse" for web browsers.