Simple Macbook question

[Darren S]

How do you get to view hidden or system files on a Mac? We've 'acquired' a useful iPod containing quite a few GB of music. When plugged into the MB, it simply states Calendar, Recordings and some other file folders.

When I plug it into a PC laptop, I can see a whole lot more - including the music directory itself (when the correct file permissions are added).

Just wondered how you do this on a Mac?

Cheers,
D.

 

[Christopher]

Use Anapod Explorer.

It's about £5, but lets you explore, change and... ahem, copy the files to your Mac/PC.

 

[Rob182]

download this

http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/developer/hiddenfiles.html

Very easy and FREE

 

[Darren S]

Cheers chaps.

Just tried Rob's suggestion and its allowed me to view and copy the files at least. I'm still struggling with the window/desktop/minimise/expand options on a Mac - not to mention the fact that clicking on a red 'X' doesn't actually close the program? So, so different to using PCs....

D.

 

[Stuart.Atkinson]

download this

http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/developer/hiddenfiles.html

Very easy and FREE

Cheers for that, it might come in handy sometime

 

[AK]

Lol at 'aquired' :rasp:

 

[BenWall]

Cheers chaps.

Just tried Rob's suggestion and its allowed me to view and copy the files at least. I'm still struggling with the window/desktop/minimise/expand options on a Mac - not to mention the fact that clicking on a red 'X' doesn't actually close the program? So, so different to using PCs....

D.

It's good once you get used to it. Use CMD+Q to quit programs.

The expand button expands the window to the required width for the content. Really good on web pages etc.