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AMSOS

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Nov 21, 2010
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Hi all,

I’ve just got a new rMBP and have some issues with figuring out how Yosemite works.

1) Is there a way to set folder view options for all the folders at one go? Having to change individual folder settings all the time is irritating.

2) Can I configure the trackpad so it goes back and forward between folder pages? In earlier version of Mac OS a simple swipe to the left or right would let you do this. Now clicking the back and forward buttons on Finder window seems to be the only option.

3) I see that Apple no longer provides OS installation DVD’s. I’ve heard about setting up a pen drive so it can be used to install the OS afresh. What should I do so I can install Yosemite off a pen drive in the future?

4) My Time Machine has backups from another laptop. If I take a backup of my new machine will it overwrite the older backups? Is there a way to retain both?

Thanks!
 
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