Have a few questions about where to place all the software
and documents I am adding to my Macintosh.
First, since I don't know my way around OS X, I am really
at a loss at how to best organize my macintosh.
Thus far, everything I have installed goes into APPLICATIONS.
But that got me to thinking....why not set up folders with
specific names such as UTILITIES, DOCUMENTS, GAMES and
have a more organized approach as to where I wish to install
my applications.
These questions are based upon what happens when I click
on the Macintosh Hard Drive icon upon my desktop and a
windowpane opens with FOLDERS ON LEFT and PROGRAMS on
right...
Can I create new folders on the LEFT side of the pane, beneath
APPLICATIONS and all the other categories listed, and drag specific
programs to each?
If one day I decide to clean house and reorganize the location
of where I want my installed software located, can I simply drag
it to another folder and expect it to be found when I click on the
icon? I know in Windows once you move a file it is a big hassle
for it to be located when you click on the program icon.
Basically, I'd really appreciate some tips on how to keep my
Macintosh well organized as far as installing programs.
Also....
Is it really true that once I drag a program to TRASH that it
is completely removed from my system? Does it also remove
any documentation files it may have installed as well or do I
need to do a Spotlight search to remove as many instances of
that program as possible?
and documents I am adding to my Macintosh.
First, since I don't know my way around OS X, I am really
at a loss at how to best organize my macintosh.
Thus far, everything I have installed goes into APPLICATIONS.
But that got me to thinking....why not set up folders with
specific names such as UTILITIES, DOCUMENTS, GAMES and
have a more organized approach as to where I wish to install
my applications.
These questions are based upon what happens when I click
on the Macintosh Hard Drive icon upon my desktop and a
windowpane opens with FOLDERS ON LEFT and PROGRAMS on
right...
Can I create new folders on the LEFT side of the pane, beneath
APPLICATIONS and all the other categories listed, and drag specific
programs to each?
If one day I decide to clean house and reorganize the location
of where I want my installed software located, can I simply drag
it to another folder and expect it to be found when I click on the
icon? I know in Windows once you move a file it is a big hassle
for it to be located when you click on the program icon.
Basically, I'd really appreciate some tips on how to keep my
Macintosh well organized as far as installing programs.
Also....
Is it really true that once I drag a program to TRASH that it
is completely removed from my system? Does it also remove
any documentation files it may have installed as well or do I
need to do a Spotlight search to remove as many instances of
that program as possible?