The most time consuming part is conducting an Internet search for the folder or icon set that you want to use. You can usually find something you want for free, but you can also purchase sets if you wish.
Once you have your icon(s) selected follow these simple steps.
When working with an existing icon image such as a folder.
Choose the image you want to use, click on it once to select it, then choose copy from the Edit menu (or hit Command + C)
Find the folder you want to change. Click on it once and choose File > Get Info (or right click and choose Get Info)
An information window will open and in the top left of the window will be the current folder icon. Click on it once and choose Edit > Paste (or hit Command + V). The new icon image will replace the old one.
When working with a photo or other regular image.
Open the image using Preview or a graphics utility application such as Graphic Converter or Photoshop. You don’t have to adjust the size.
Follow the same steps as noted above.
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( 3 / 59 )If you have any involvement with a Mac User Group you should check out The Mug Center. Actually, you might want to become familiar with it even if you don't have access to a MUG in your area because you can get all kinds of great information at this location. Chuck Joiner, who is responsible for the site, creates several podcasts a month. Several of them are with the most respected and knowledgeable people in the world of Mac. Chuck is a wonderful interviewer and he knows how to put together a professional show.
If you are a member of a MUG you will find out what kind of specials are available to MUG only members and who is speaking where. You can even find out how to start a MUG in your area if there is not one.
Nancy
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( 2.9 / 72 )If a new user asks me today what is the best advice I can give them--what is the one thing I wish I had known when I first started using my Mac--the answer is simple. Find a Mac User Group if possible and become involved. It has been my experience that you will be surrounded by friendly people who are more than willingly to help you learn and problem solve. After all, they have all been where you are and they love the Mac enough to be part of a club that celebrates its uniqueness.
If you live in the Austin, Texas area then check out our group - Capitol Macintosh Users Group (CacMac).
If you don't, this list will help you find a user group near you.
Nancy
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