How to create a shortcut on the desktop to a selected folder In windows when right clicking a folder there is an option: send to -> desktop (create shortcut).

How can I do this on a Mac?
Start automator
Make new service
Set it to receive files and folders in finder
add the 'new aliases' command
it's set to desktop by default
save the service as 'send alias to desktop' and voila!


Now you have an extra option under the right click menu, and a service in the finder menu!