Nov 30, 2017 The Downloads folder is aptly named, since it’s where anything you download from Safari – or other browsers – ends up. This setting can be changed: in Safari, for example, go to Safari Preferences, click General, choose Other from File download location, and then select a different folder. Most people, though, stick with the default. In Mavericks, Mail creates a separate folder for each download to avoid problems with duplicate filenames. Prior to OS 10.9 Mavericks, this folder was located at /Library/Mail Downloads.
Some Mac users say that they can't download programs from other website except Mac App Store, or they may can't be opened the download file. When they click on the download file, it says 'xxx can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer'. For example:
The new Downloads default folder has now been successfully changed. As others have mentioned, there are a number of scenarios where this can prove useful. Most users tend to download a torrent of data but rarely go through their downloads folder either to relocate or delete those files. This makes for a huge downloads folder. A Beginner’s Guide to the Mac Downloads Folder A typical problem new Mac users have is a Downloads folder that quickly fills with lots of files taking up a large amount of hard drive space. The Downloads folder is the default location for web downloads and it can be easy to forget to maintain it. Download and set up OneDrive Files On-Demand. Download and install OneDrive Files On-Demand for Mac. For new OneDrive accounts on Mac OS Mojave, Files On-Demand is turned on by default when you set up OneDrive. Existing users need to turn on Files On-Demand in OneDrive Preferences.
If you are facing this problem while you are downloading & installing DoYourData Software, you can follow these simple steps to solve this issue.
Step 1: Click 'Launchpad' --> Find 'System Preference', and Open it --> Click 'Security & Privacy'.
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Step 2: Change the setting, enable your Mac can download from 'Anywhere'.
If you have upgraded your Mac to macOS 10.12 Sierra or higher, you just click 'Open Anyway', like this:
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Step 3: Re-download the software or re-open the download file on your Mac. Then install it on your Mac, you can follow this guide: http://www.doyourdata.com/support/product/mac/install-and-activate-mac-software-doyourdata.html
DoYourData Mac software are 100% safe and clean. If you have any question, feel free to contact us by sending an email to [email protected].
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