How do I set mu iMac to keep my desktop clean? [Archive]

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macswitcha2

Feb 12, 2009, 04:45 PM

I want to have nothing on my desktop except my HD image. Is there a way that I can organize downloads to go to a specific folder on my dock?

r.j.s

Feb 12, 2009, 04:46 PM

If you are running Leopard, all Safari downloads should go to the Downloads folder, but there is an option in the browser preferences. Look there.

JayLenochiniMac

Feb 14, 2009, 08:43 PM

Finder > Preferences > uncheck all boxes except hard disks (your HD image) under "Show these items on the Desktop:" This will help keep your desktop clean.

If you're running Leopard, all downloads should go to the DL folder in dock.

johnsy

Feb 19, 2009, 05:06 PM

Is there any way to sort downloads in Downloads folder? I tried demo software (don't remember the name) some time ago on Tiger (they didn't had downloads folder then), but I had mixed feelings.

r.j.s

Feb 19, 2009, 09:26 PM

Is there any way to sort downloads in Downloads folder? I tried demo software (don't remember the name) some time ago on Tiger (they didn't had downloads folder then), but I had mixed feelings.

Open the folder and set the Keep Arranged By ...