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Kat: The correct location for those of us on Vista running the latest version of iTunes 10, is C:\Users\[name]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Ba... more »
LeftClicker: Or you could just rm the file. more »
Maave: That is killer, I have need for another flash drive now. more »
John Antolak: According to Apple's support page , there should only be one backup per device. On Mac, they are located in ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/B... more »
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#diskspace

Delete Old iPhone and iPod Backups to Free up Hard Drive Space

#mactip Click here to read Fix "Trash Cannot be Emptied" Problems in OS X

Fix "Trash Cannot be Emptied" Problems in OS X

Every once in a while, you'll go to empty the trash on your Mac only to have it spit out a "Trash Cannot be Emptied because ______ is in use" error. Here's how to fix that problem. More »
#downloads

ScanDrop for Mac Sends Paper to the Cloud, Free for Lifehacker Readers (For Now)

Windows/Mac: ScanDrop, a scan-and-send solution previously available on Windows only, directly connects your Mac and scanner to Evernote, Google Docs, or its own service for quick filing. If you need to de-clutter, grab it now, while it's free through this link. More »
#hackintosh

How to Create a Portable Hackintosh on a USB Thumb Drive

There are tons of awesome live, bootable Linux systems, but what if you need to run OS X? Reader Will shows us how to put a portable version of OS X on a thumb drive and boot it on (most) Intel computers. More »
#customization

How to Make iOS-Style Icons for the Desktop

Like the look of iOS-style icons and want to bring them to your desktop? Here's how to make your own with Photoshop (or an alternative) and CandyBar. More »
#downloads Click here to read Vox Is a Minimalist Music Player and Converter for Mac OS X

Vox Is a Minimalist Music Player and Converter for Mac OS X

Mac OS X: It's not necessarily going to replace iTunes, but Vox is a very tiny, very capable, very free music player and converter that is far more powerful than it looks. More »
#mactip Click here to read Stop OS X From Shutting Down by Quickly Opening an App

Stop OS X From Shutting Down by Quickly Opening an App

We've shown you how to abort shutdown in Windows before, but reader judacris shows us that it's even easier in OS X—just click on any app in your dock. More »
#hacking

How to Crack Just About Any Mac App (and How to Prevent It)

While the Mac is rarely targeted for security exploits and viruses, it's no stranger to software piracy—likely because Mac apps are pretty easy to crack. Here's how it can be done and how to prevent it. More »
#organization Click here to read Arrange Your Mac's Dock Like Your iPhone Homescreen for Better Organization

Arrange Your Mac's Dock Like Your iPhone Homescreen for Better Organization

Whether or not you're happy about the iOS-centric changes coming with the release of Mac OS X Lion, you can still benefit from organizing your current OS X dock a little bit more like your homescreen. Here's how. More »
#downloads Click here to read DownThemAll! 2.0 Brings Powerful Download Management to Firefox 4

DownThemAll! 2.0 Brings Powerful Download Management to Firefox 4

Firefox: DownThemAll, your favorite download manager for Firefox, has just officially updated to 2.0, bringing a host of new features as well as support for the soon-to-be-released Firefox 4. More »
#downloads

Skifta Streams Media to Your Phone or TV From Anywhere, Is Like Air Video for Android

Windows/Mac/Linux and Android: If you've been longing to stream your home media to your Android phone on-the-go, Skifta will do that and more. Not only will it stream to your phone, but will also stream to your friend's TV or stereo. More »
#downloads Click here to read Apptivate Lets You Launch Applications with Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

Apptivate Lets You Launch Applications with Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

Mac OS X: While it's no AutoHotkey, Apptivate is a simple way to assign keyboard shortcuts to applications on a Mac. This means you can run AppleScripts with nothing more than a keystroke, too. More »
#itunes

How to Remove DRM from iTunes Video Purchases and Rentals

Click here to read How to Remove DRM from iTunes Video Purchases and Rentals
We've looked at removing DRM from iTunes movies and TV shows on Windows, but what about Mac OS X? Here's how to rip out the DRM and turn that copy-protected M4V file into a regular old MP4 on your Mac. More »
#featureddesktop

The Sands of Time Desktop

This minimal but pretty amazing desktop belongs to reader Ian Michael Smith, who made good use of GeekTool and placed a functioning clock behind a mountain of sand. More »
#mactip Click here to read Use OS X's Login Items to Launch Web Sites at Startup

Use OS X's Login Items to Launch Web Sites at Startup

Everyone knows you can use OS X's Login Items to start up certain applications when you log in, but its less well-known that you can use them to launch just about anything—including load certain web sites. More »
#updates

Kindle App Arrives on Mac App Store, Updates on iOS

#browsers

Move Firefox and Chrome's Cache to a RAM Disk for Faster Browsing

Click here to read Move Firefox and Chrome's Cache to a RAM Disk for Faster Browsing
We've previously shown you how to move your Firefox cache to system memory, but a dedicated RAM disk might be a better solution for serious browsing speed. The Hack a Day blog points out the how-tos for Mac and Linux. More »
#macappstore

You Can Uninstall the Mac App Store, But It's Not Supported

#firefoxtip Click here to read Use Firefox's Search Box as a Searchable, Multi-Item Clipboard

Use Firefox's Search Box as a Searchable, Multi-Item Clipboard

We've featured quite a few clipboard managers here at Lifehacker, but reader Java-Princess shows us that you already have one built-in to your browser: The Firefox search box. More »
#remotecomputing Click here to read Use the Mac App Store for Easier Remote Working

Use the Mac App Store for Easier Remote Working

Heading to the relatives' place for a long stay? Working on a Mac that's not your own? Using the new Mac App Store's easy licensing and installation, you can create a new user account and quickly set up your favorite software. More »
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