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For an instant full-screen slideshow of a bunch of pictures, select them in the Finder, and press Command-Option-Y. (This is the same as pressing the Space bar, clicking the full-screen button in the Quick Look toolbar, and clicking the play button.)

 
 

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iTunes stops podcast downloads -- If you don't open a new podcast episode within five days, iTunes stops downloading new episodes. Is there a way to change this behavior? (2 messages)


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