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rather than have a tidier Mac. I mean, I put files in particular places for a reason, and I didn't
want some smart-alecky app making up its own mind about where things should go.
But the thing is, Hazel does only what you expressly ask it to do. And if it makes you more
comfortable, it can alert you when it moves or deletes something so that there are never any
surprises.
Here are some examples of what Hazel can do for you:
• Keep your Downloads folder clean. If you haven't manually removed a
downloaded file after a week or so, Hazel can archive or delete it based on rules
you've set up.
• Look for music files that appear in your Dropbox folder and then add them to
iTunes. It can delete the (now redundant) originals, too.
• Keep your Desktop clutter-free by moving files into project-specific folders if
they've been on your Desktop for a few weeks without being opened.
• Alert you when a shared folder changes (say, for a project you're working on
with someone else).
• Add photos from Dropbox to iPhoto.
It'seasytogetcarriedawaywithatoollikethis,butIprefertothinkofitasawaytoautomate
a few specific file-management tasks that would otherwise require my time and attention.
