When the Mac Archive utility unzips a zip file, it creates a new folder and then unzips the files into that folder. Unfortunately, it leaves the zip file where you downloaded it. If you prefer to have the Archive utility delete zip files after you expand them, you can easily do this in the preferences pane of the Mac Archive utility. Continue reading
I just read about an easy way to create custom icons for folders in the Mac Leopard finder. Creating a custom folder icon makes it much easier to quickly find the folder in a list of folders that all look the same. Continue reading
Having been burned by upgrading software immediately after it’s released, I waited until yesterday to upgrade to Mac OS X Leopard 1.5.8. I am using a 2008 Macbook and was running Leopard 1.5.7, and the upgrade was flawless. After a long download of 1.5.8 upgrade, plus iTunes and several other upgrades, the upgrade installed and after about 20 minutes and several automatic reboots, my Macbook started up and all is good.