That's fine for Files and Folders but beyond that I would be careful, if you change the icon for an app or system file you run the risk that the OS may not recognise it.
Hmmm...??? I would say that is being overly cautious for those who prefer or like having a few custom icons. After all, most are just a specifically named graphic file, within a few pixel size range, and usually kept in the application's internal Resources folder.
Among such customized folders, for example, I have actually replaced the white trash can that I just can't stand with the old gray Wire trash can that I appreciate and enjoy, and it is been working well for years.
I do the same for any of my printers using a custom icon so it matches what my printer actually looks like or very close. All these can depend on the set background colour of one's Dock in order to keep some sort of contrast.
The less invasive method of using the
Get Info to create custom icons certainly will not interfere with or confuse the MacOS and is certainly supported by Apple itself. No OS confusion at all.
- Patrick
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