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Leopard: Get More Out of the Trackpad

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 1, 2008 under Mac OS X Leopard

If you rely on the Trackpad instead of a mouse, you should explore the options that are available to increase its functionality and increase your productivity.

Mail.app: Forward Important Emails to Different Email Address

contributed by David Kirk on July 24, 2008 under Mac OS X Leopard

Frequently I need to forward important emails from work to my home address as well. Here is how to set this up with the OS X mail application.

OS X: Hide Your Hard Disk from the Desktop

contributed by Rob Rogers on July 20, 2008 under Apple Mac, Mac OS X Leopard

If you want to hide the Hard Disk icon from your desktop so that you can maintain a clean look, follow this Tech-Recipe. These directions are accurate for all modern versions of OS X including 10.7 Lion.

Mail.app: Set Interval for Automatic Removal of Deleted Items

contributed by Rob Rogers on July 17, 2008 under Mac OS X Leopard

Without proper management, your Trash folder can get out of control and take up unnecessary space on your drive. You can either manually manage the items in your Trash folder, or you can set the interval that you want Mail.app to automatically remove these items.

Mail.app: Direct Replies to a New Person or Address

contributed by Rob Rogers on July 14, 2008 under Mac OS X Leopard

There are times that it is useful for replies to a mail message to be directed to another email address or person. This makes it easier to delegate responses to someone else. To direct the replies to your message, follow these steps:

Leopard: Narrow the Scope of Spotlight Searches

contributed by Rob Rogers on July 6, 2008 under Mac OS X Leopard

By using a qualifier, you can make Spotlight return more specific search results. This can be a real time saver when searching for emails, images, folders or even applications.

Leopard: Use a Background Image in Finder

contributed by Rob Rogers on May 20, 2008 under Mac OS X Leopard

If you want to jazz up your Finder, you can use a background image to give it a personal touch.

Leopard: Easily Add Menu Extras to the Menu Bar

contributed by Rob Rogers on May 19, 2008 under Mac OS X Leopard

If you want to add one of the Menu Extras (Clock, CPU, Displays, Spaces, etc.) to your menu bar, or if you’ve accidentally removed one that you need, here’s how to easily place them on the menu bar.

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