Open Terminal and type in

defaults write com.apple.finder QLEnableXRayFolders 1

Then enter

Killall Finder

to restart the Finder. You should now be able to quicklook any folder that has files and see it in the folder preview.

UPDATE: If you ever want to disable it this feature, quit the Finder, then repeat the above Terminal command, but change the 1 to a 0.

Source: Mac OS X Hints

Enable See-Through QuickLook Folders is a post from: The Custom Mac

I Found this interesting video on Cult of Mac that depicts what the Apple Tablet would look/work like. I like that the maker of this video follows relevantly consistent ”Apple like features”

Apple Netbook Concept Video is a post from: The Custom Mac

You can get butler for free at www.ManyTricks.com/Butler

Watch Video

Here is a list of just a few things you can do with Butler. To learn more about how to do these tasks visit Many Trick’s customize page

• Launch applications
• Open files
• Access preference panes
• Manage bookmarks
• Search the web
• Run AppleScripts
• Extend the pasteboard
• Enter text snippets
• Simulate keystrokes
• Control iTunes
• Accelerate Spotlight
• Move/copy files

3 Time Savers Using Butler is a post from: The Custom Mac

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The YouTube user LeopardOctober’s account has been removed and all his/her videos taken down and is now effectively ”erased” from the face of the internet by Apple. Sorry but that is the way the heads roll.

A while back we shared a Snow Leopard stacks video with you. Recently while reading Cult of Mac I Stumbled upon these videos of various builds of Snow Leopard from You Tuber LeopardOctober and found them very interesting.

This first one shows some very attractive changes to the Finder’s search options.

(Finder Preferences Video)

This next feature has enchanted me as well. Text Edit makes my world go round for its simplicity and power. If these new features are real… Well it would be awesome.

And for those of us who use Spaces it looks like life may get a little easier.

(Dock and Substitutions video)

LeopardOctober has his/her other videos locked from embedding. Here is a list of other Snow Leopard videos:

• A quick look: Snow Leopard Build 10A261
• QuickTime 10 – Snow Leopard build 10A286
• Finder QuickLook – Snow Leopard build 10A286
• Snow Leopard Welcome Movie?

So for more S.L. goodness visit his channel.

If you could pick on this to add to Snow leopard, what would it be? Be sure to comment and let us know.

Videos of New Snow Leopard Features is a post from: The Custom Mac

Sadly there is a mindset that Macs are invincible and immune to all viral attacks. This is definitely not the case. We are not attack as much as Windows users because we are the minority (so far). With that said here are tips and tools to securing your Mac.

1. Configure Build in Security Settings

Locking your screen and turning on the built in firewall are great ways to secure your Mac. Watch the video below to see how this can easily be done.

(See Video)

2. Use a Mac Car Alarm

Yes you heard me right… A car alarm. Go out and download your free copy of iAlertU. This great utility can enable an alarm triggered when your laptop moves. It also harnesses the Apple Remote so you can use it like you would your car keys. Check out the video to see iAlertU in action.

(See Video)

3. Back Up Your Mac

One of the best ways to secure you Mac is to secure your data. Read this post on how to back up your Mac using free Software.

What Do You Use?

What software, techniques and apps do you use to secure your Mac?

Securing Your Mac is a post from: The Custom Mac

UPDATE (6-10-2009) Safari 4 have been updated for Snow Leopard and no longer has the tabs on the top.

Safari 4 Has some problems. We know this but at the same time Safari 4 offers us some more speed and flexibility. So rather than go back to previous versions here are 3 ways to bring back functionality from v3 but keep the speed and search-ability of v4.

Resources Mentioned in Video: Safari 4 Buddy – Free application Secret Safari 4 Menu – Menu File for Safari 4   Terminal Commands: 1. Move Tabs to bottom

$ defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4TabBarIsOnTop -bool NO

2. Loading Bars & Circle When both set to NO it restores the blue loading bar behind the URL. Also puts a page loading spinner in the tab itself, which looks odd with the new tabs:
 

$ defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4IncludeToolbarRedesign -bool NO
$ defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4LoadProgressStyle -bool NO

        3. Switch off the new URL autocomplete menu and go back to the original one

$ defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4IncludeFancyURLCompletionList -bool NO

4. Turn off the new Google suggest menu

$ defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4IncludeGoogleSuggest -bool NO

5. Remove CoverFlow from the Bookmarks view entirely        

$ defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4IncludeFlowViewInBookmarksView -bool NO

        6. Disable the dimming when clicking on a Top Site

$ defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4TopSitesZoomToPageAnimationDimsSnapshot -bool NO

7. Disable Top Sites feature completely

$ defaults write com.apple.Safari DebugSafari4IncludeTopSites -bool NO

8. Undoing changes Just run the defaults command with the delete flag for the appropriate key you wish to delete.

$ defaults delete com.apple.Safari <key>

Video: Restoring Safari 4 Using Custom Hidden Settings is a post from: The Custom Mac

I am starting a new segment of posts title “Creative Macs”. These will be posts on all pertaining to people doing creative things with their Macs. I would love for this to become a community post project so if you find, read or know of a such related topic or story let me know.

This edition is MacBook maestro Ge Wang beds the boundaries of computer a musical instrument.

Stanford Laptop Orchestra (SLOrk), an ensemble of student computer scientists and musicians that uses 20 MacBooks to compose and perform new music. It’s an experimental fusion of portable computing and live performance that harnesses the notebook’s plug-and-play compatibility, state-of-the-art sensors, and raw processing power.

With SLOrk, we’re pushing the boundaries of how people make electronic music. For us, the MacBook is at the center of that goal. It enables everything we do. – Ge Wang composer/researcher/programmer

You can read the more about this group and what they do on Apple’s Creative Pro section of their website. You should also check out the SLOrk site and the video below of the Stanford Laptop Orchestra featured on evening news after the concert in the sculpture garden.

Stanford Laptop Orchestra: SLOrk on ABC 7 News

Mac Creativity: Stanford Laptop Orchestra is a post from: The Custom Mac

Looks like we get a new stack viewing feature in the upcoming Leopard that alows for going deeper into folder hierarchy without leaving the stack. See this video to see it for yourself.

Thank you Luke for the tip tip off.

New Stack Feature in Snow Leopard is a post from: The Custom Mac