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Jun112009

Mac Tip #15 - Locking your files

You can add a padlock to your files or folders, which will keep them from being deleted. Choose the file or folder you want, then 'Get Info'

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Next, Click the box next to 'Locked' and Lock it!

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Notice the item you locked, it now has a 'Padlock' on the lower left hand side of the icon.

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You are unable to move it to the trash... just what we wanted!

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