Finder crashes can be caused by the presence of problematic .DS_Store files. These invisible files are created (by default) anytime a new folder is spawned or accessed. They store information where ...

Files named .DS_Store contain various Finder properties -- "View" settings and positioning of icons, for instance. These repositories are created by Mac OS X to store information every time a new ...

.DS_Store files can pollute the network and removable storage for non-Mac users. Learn what these files do and how to disable them. If you can only read one tech story a day, this is it. We use ...

Google Drive is causing problems for some macOS users, as the ubiquitous ".DS_Store" files are being misinterpreted by the cloud storage service as documents that infringe copyright. Users of Google ...

Google Drive was seen flagging '.DS_Store' files generated by macOS file systems as a violation of its copyright infringement policy. '.DS_Store' is a metadata file commonly seen by Apple users when ...

A security vendor has noted an interesting information disclosure issue concerning the .DS_Store files generated by Mac OS X. First, some background: .DS_Store files are created inside folders by Mac ...

Do you see all sorts of ".ds_store" and "._" files lying around on your external drive when you plug it into a Windows machine? Like this MacOSXHints reader, did you browse your company's network with ...

Just saw a reference to this kb article in the Macenterprise (old macosxlabs.org) mailinglist.<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode ...

Is there a specific action that causes the .DS_Store files to be made (Panther)? I am trying to create them in the Finder by making folders, switching icon views in the folders, etc. I cant seem to ...

Judging by the reaction to my MS Remote Desktop Client post, it is safe to assume I am not the only Mac user working in a Windows dominated office (nor am I the only one who takes care of lots of ...