Mac Sierra now offers easy way to sort folders before files

The mac behavior of mixing files and folders when sorting alphabetically drove me crazy. It used to require a bit of a hack to change the behavior. The Sierra update now offers an easier way to do it.

Finder > Preferences > Advanced

Check “Keep folders on top when sorting by name”

originally from:

http://www.howtogeek.com/67100/force-your-mac-to-put-folders-on-top-of-files-windows-style/