Some applications install their own Preference Panes in System Preferences, which means that over time you can end up with a cluttered mess full of extra Preference Panes you no longer need. You can go digging through your Library folders to find and remove the ones you don’t want any more, or you can…
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If you’re looking for ways to get more control over your Mail inbox, consider taking advantage of a built-in feature in Mail’s rules to help you identify those messages that need your immediate attention. As you’re probably aware, you can use Mail’s Rules to set up rules that filter your e-mail, based on conditions you specify. By using one of the Apple-provided conditions, you can set up a rule to help you (visually and/or audibly) identify e-mails from people you are actively corresponding with.
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We talk about iCal once in a while. Did you know that an iCal alarm can launch an AppleScript? A recent comment from reader Zach (and subsequent replies) made us think that this tip might be of use to anyone who hasn’t considered the possibilities.
When you schedule an alarm in iCal, one of the options for the alarm is “Run script.” If you select “Other…” from the script selection dropdown, you can choose any AppleScript you want to launch. Then you just tell the alarm when to go off and your script will run.
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I just got a .mac account, use GnuPG, and want Apple’s Backup to store my keyring on my iDisk regularly in a custom Backup plan. However, he keyring is by default located at /Users/myuser/.gnupg, which is a hidden folder in the Finder, and that makes Backup’s standard folder and file browser not see it.
However, it is possible to do this with drag and drop. But it works differently for files than for folders. For both types of hidden items, one has to open the hidden folder in a Finder window (eg. Command-Shift-G and then insert the above folder path). The files one wants can now be selected, dragged, and dropped into the list of the opened custom Backup Plan.
If one wants to back up the whole folder instead, one can’t just do it this way. From the Finder window of the open .gnupg folder, one has to open the Information window (eg. Command-I), and then click the triangle to open the Preview row of the Information window. This ico…
(Via Lifehacker.)
Are you in the habit of leaving your digital desktop cluttered with temporary documents, images, and other files that you use once and—eventually—drag into the trash? Lifehacker reader Brian Aker uses a built-in feature of OS X to keep his desktop free of clutter. Basically, he uses a single terminal command to create a link in his home folder to a folder that the system automatically deletes every reboot.
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Everything-iPod web site iLounge walks through several setups for integrating your iPhone with your car, from the barebones budget setup to the pricier “optimal” solution. Each setup comes with its own assortment of pros and cons, and the solution that works best for you will likely depend on a combination of your budget and your car stereo. In the end, though, you should end up with a very workable solution for integrating your iPhone’s music and phone capabilities with your car. Got a tighter integration? Let’s hear about it in the comments.
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O’Reilly has released their latest Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide. I love to keep one of these pocket guides inside of my notebook bag for those times when I am trying to execute a non-diurnal task. The latest edition is up to date for Apple’s new cat, Leopard. A quick and easy read, packed with enough details to get you through most Mac tasks that a consumer would need.
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