By default, OS X Leopard’s handy Quick Look feature does not support archives such as zip files. There was no way to know what was inside of one until you extracted it. The Archive Quick Look Plugin enables Quick Look support for all sorts of archive files, allowing you to preview the contents quickly before extraction. The web site is in both Japanese and English and contains installation instructions. Enjoy!
Monthly Archive:: August 2008
06 Aug 2008
Buy Macs Refurbished to Save Money
Apple’s computers can be expensive, but you can save money while still getting a quality product by buying refurbished. Unlike other refurbished products, which may not work well and do not come with all of the benefits you would get if you bought new, Apple’s refurbished products are essentially as good as new, with the same 1-year warranty (extendable to 3 years with AppleCare) as a new purchase. Keep reading to find out more.
04 Aug 2008
The Best Time to Buy a Mac
A very frequently asked question I came upon while researching what model of Mac to buy is the question of “should I wait or should I buy now?” This question usually prompts a flurry of responses varying from advice to wait for a pending update or to ignore any such rumors and simply buy if you want or need it. Like many things, I believe there is not one correct answer for everybody. Read on to find out whether you should buy now or wait.
03 Aug 2008
Macbook Pro vs. Macbook/iMac (Mid 2008)
For my first Mac, I chose to buy an iMac to replace my desktop. Later this fall after the new rumored Macbook series comes out, I will be picking up a Macbook to replace my notebook. Before making the purchase, however, I had originally wanted to buy a Macbook Pro as my one and only computer, hooking it up to an (existing) external 24″ monitor for use at home. Read on to find out why I changed my mind.