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Burnable Folders
Burnable Folders are folders make it easy to burn CDs or data DVDs directly from a Finder window. This feature is made possible with a folder type called a "Burn Folder".
Create a Burn Folder
It's easy to do just follow these steps::
- Open a Finder Window
- Click File in the Menu Bar and select New Burn Folder

By Default OS X assigns the name "Burn Folder", highlights it for easy renaming, and places it in the location you are currently at in Finder.

Open the Burn Folder to view it

Add items to the Burn Folder
All you have to do is drag items you want to burn into the Burn Folder. To see what is placed in the Burn Folder open it and you will immediately notice icons with an arrows. This icon represents an alias (or shortcut) that points to the location of the item. Note that you are not actually moving the item to the Burn Folder, the remain where they are, the Burn Folder simply points to it.


Burn with a Click
When you're ready to burn the folder to a CD or DVD, just click the "Burn" button located at the upper right corner of the Burn Folder. You could use the Finder menu by first selecting File and then clicking on "Burn Disc" The it's as easy as following the instructions that Mac OS X presents on the screen.
Future Burns are Easy
If you think you may need to burn the contents of the Burn Folder again at a later date just keep the Burn Folder. Mac OS X is intelligent enough to remember where the original files exists and if the file gets updated between burns, Mac OS X will burn the most up-to-date file on the next burn. To remove items from the Burn Folder just delete them by moving them to the trash.
When you're ready to burn the folder to a CD or DVD, just click the "Burn" button located at the upper right corner of the Burn Folder. You could use the Finder menu by first selecting File and then clicking on "Burn Disc" The it's as easy as following the instructions that Mac OS X presents on the screen.
Future Burns are Easy
If you think you may need to burn the contents of the Burn Folder again at a later date just keep the Burn Folder. Mac OS X is intelligent enough to remember where the original files exists and if the file gets updated between burns, Mac OS X will burn the most up-to-date file on the next burn. To remove items from the Burn Folder just delete them by moving them to the trash.
By: switchtoamac
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