Alias

Are you the drag and drop type of Mac user? If so, you may wish to create a printer icon on your desktop to allow you to drag and drop documents for quick and easy printing. Here’s how to create a Desktop Printer in Mac OS X.

Mac users have been creating aliases since Mac OS 7 debuted back in 1991. Aliases provide a convenient shortcut to favorite or often accessed files and folders. But have you ever forgotten where the actual file is located? Here’s how to quickly unearth the original.

Each time you create an alias, Mac OS X dutifully appends the word “alias” to the filename. If you’re the type that always edits out “alias” whenever you create a shortcut, then this tip will save both your time and your sanity.