OS X Software: CandyBar
One of the historical hallmarks of using a Macintosh has always been the easy copy-and-paste customization of icons. OS X carries on that tradition, but to the chagrin of many long-time Mac users, only allows the alteration of non operating system level links and applications. Untouchable items included Computer, Home, Favorites, and the Trash Can - all practically impossible to change without dangerous hacks. Not any more.
The wizards at Iconfactory and Panic have jointly released CandyBar - a drag and drop utility which allows OS X users to finally change all the aforementioned system icons, and anything else for that matter. The developers also went the extra mile to allow a one-click return to your default state should you ever change your mind.
Included in the download is a welcome collection of very well designed Macintosh hardware icons so you can change your Computer icon (from an iMac) to match your rig - PowerBook, Cube, iBook, QuickSilver, etc.
While at Panic, I noticed they have some pretty swank QuickTime VR of their new "professional" digs.
Comments
t.
i just checked it out and it sure looks sweet. hehe.
? though. i wonder if it's able to get around what seems to be a problem with assigning new icons to the "home" folder, etc.?
-mathew
Posted by: mathew at August 29, 2002 11:34 AM
I'm really considering making the swith from OS 9 to X but I was hoping you could help me. You have some really cool recommendations and I was hoping you could tell me which apps you deem essential to a OS X newbie :)
Posted by: Carla at August 29, 2002 2:24 PM
Thanks for the OS X tips you've been providing lately! Very handy for somebody like me who just made the leap from 9 to Jaguar and feels a wee bit lost.
Posted by: brian w at August 29, 2002 4:15 PM
carla,
weatherpop is really great. check it out for sure : www.glu.com
-mathew
Posted by: mathew at August 29, 2002 5:27 PM
My must-haves:
1. Adium
2. BBEdit
It's always a good idea to check versiontracker.com for cool new apps, as well.
Posted by: Jon at August 29, 2002 9:09 PM
Well I'm talking about little applications like Candybar, the Glu thing and the postage one. Things like that, that really are useful and neat :) What's Adium though? The mp3 player?
Posted by: Carla at August 29, 2002 10:44 PM
