If you are working in the Finder, and know the exact location you wish to browse to, the following shortcut will pop open dialog that will allow you to type in your destination address. This is especially useful if you want to browse many levels deep in the directory hierarchy, or if you want to browse to a directory that is traditionally hidden in the Finder, such as /usr.
shift + apple + g
As an added bonus, while typing in your destination, if you hit “tab”, the Finder will attempt to auto complete the location for you. This functionality can be hit or miss. If the Finder doesn’t know where you are trying to go, or if the destination location is ambiguous, hitting “tab” will simply move input focus over to the “go” button. With a little training though, this functionality can really save time.
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