Episode #163
My question one is:- If I (create) a new folder in the (HD) folder on the Mac OS/X Desktop. Then (Create and Alias) to that Folder and drag it on the Desktop, there seems to
be no option to change the icon picture or appearance of the alias icon. I can (Right Click) the Alias and change the Font color with the colored buttons, but no option
to change the Icon itself to a custom icon or picture of my choice. In Windows, I can right click a shortcut, and click (change Icon), and then select a .dll icon
Library and you then choose what icon or picture you want. I presumed there would be
Similar on the Mac Desktop to change your icons as well to make them custom.
Michael, Gold Coast
Panic Software makes a lovely little program called Candybar which lets you customize your system icons to your heart’s content.
Sean’s note: If you want to change the icon for any volume or folder, all you have to do is click on the item, hit Command-I to bring up the info, and then click on the icon in the upper left hand corner. You can replace it with the icon of your choice, either from another folder or application, or using a customized one you can download from elsewhere. Apple has a tutorial on their site with the exact instructions: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304735
One of the best sites is IconFactory, where you can download a ton of replacement icons, as well as download IconBuilder, which allows you to build your own icons. Check it out here: http://iconfactory.com/home
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Air Date: March 18, 2008
TranscriptCaller Questions
- Michael, Gold Coast
- Terry, Ipswich, QLD
- Alim, Montreal, QC
Yewell's Jewels
- iSquintmac
iSquint is an iPod video conversion app for Mac OS X.
It’s many times faster than QuickTime Pro, works with almost all popular video formats, and it’s infinitely free-er. It’s also really easy. Just drag in your file, and click Start. You can also choose “TV” or “iPod” size, set your quality, or even go all-out by playing in the Advanced drawer.
Sean's Shinies
- iMainGo
$40
If you want a portable little speaker for your iPod, as well as a protective case for your iPod, why not combine them into a single package? The iMainGo is a zip-open case that has your iPod on one side and a small stereo speaker assembly on the other side. It’s definitely thicker than your typical iPod protective case, but a lot more compact that most speakers…and hey, it sounds just fine for its size. It’s a bit heavy, and it doesn’t stand upright in any elegant way, but it still beats hauling around your typical speaker dock. Requires four AA batteries.Shiny
- very compact
- sounds pretty good
- adds protective layer over screen
Dull
- a bit heavy
- battery compartment awkward
- doesn’t stand upright all that welliMainGo
Portable Sound Laboratories
Kate’s Tips
- likebetter.com
This site brings you two pictures, and then it’s snap-judgment time. Click the one you like better. Then repeat on a new pair of images. Why? Maybe just to kill time, or maybe after you’ve made your preference known on enough pairs of photos, LikeBetter’s “brain” will know a thing or two about just what kind of person you are . . . and what kind of people it can direct you to make friends with.