How make Safari URL alias on desktop?

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recent migrant from PC - if I'm on a site and want to make a quick link on desktop - how do it do that????
 
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recent migrant from PC - if I'm on a site and want to make a quick link on desktop - how do it do that????

(posted also on OSX - now see I should be here - apologies)
 

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Merged threads - please don't crosspost (if a thread is in the wrong place, we'll fix it).

Grab the icon next to the URL and simply drag it to the Desktop.
 

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That feature works across operating systems and browsers ;).
 
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Cool:
thanks guys! knew it would be an easy answer!!! DONE!

i'm also setting up my old white macbook for my complete-newbie wife - would be cool to have iOS-like icons for her to use!

if only "all computer co's" had easy answers to common questions when searching help, instead of thrashing about tons of links for unrelated gibberish!

Al
 

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If you really want the iOS experience with regards to launching applications, look into Launchpad (assuming you're using Lion).
 
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I was using a 5 yr old white MacBook for a once-a year graphics project. Just bought MBP and making it my main computer; PC now left on the side for just QBooks and Quicken. Once I settle in, maybe I'll bring them over with Parallels.

of course MBP has Lion. in preparing the older computer for wife, upgraded to SL, but see that it won't take Lion. pity...
 

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