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Hack to the Past for Mac

Brings back shortcut key combo, Command+N.

Free
In English
Version 3.0
5.0
Based on 5 user rates

Hack to the Past overview

Hack to the Past will bring back the shortcut key combo, Command + N, for creating a New Folder before Apple (Hello, McFly, anybody in there?), in their infinite wisdom, switched it to Command + Shift + N. So instead of continuing to use that cumbersome command to create a new folder, you can now 'Hack to the Past' and return to using Command + N like it was before the cats (all OS X versions) came on the scene. It will also swap the New Finder Window with Command + Shift + N as it should be, IMHO. You can also revert back if you've become used to the "cat's" way and you're getting totally confused and are simply used to these post-OS 9 commands. Plus, the actual menu items (in the Finder) are updated as well, and Command + N will work even in dialog boxes, so everything is seamless to you, the end-user. It Will not 'stop working' between software updates, but you will likely have to run the script again if you reinstall system software or update to a completely new 10.x version.

What’s new in version 3.0

Version 3.0:
  • Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or later

Hack to the Past for Mac

Free
In English
Version 3.0
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5.0

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Kobalt
Kobalt
May 13 2014
3.0
5.0
May 13 2014
5.0
Version: 3.0
Quick, easy, perfect!
Fishscale
Fishscale
Jan 7 2013
3.0
0.0
Jan 7 2013
0.0
Version: 3.0
I am sure this is a nice tool in its day but is it really still needed? You can change all menu item keys in system preferences -> keyboard… At least since 10.6+… so maybe this is useful if your pre 10.6 but otherwise no need for extra software imo.
Foulger
Foulger
Jan 7 2013
3.0
5.0
Jan 7 2013
5.0
Version: 3.0
Simplicity is the mother of invention. At last I have got rid of that annoying little impingement which affected my brain each time I made a new folder. Thank You so much. Will it stay put after each OS increment or will it need to be applied each time?
Kobalt
Kobalt
Jan 7 2013
2.0
5.0
Jan 7 2013
5.0
Version: 2.0
We're some 8 years on since the last comment and I just want to say that this can still be downloaded and still works! Been using it for many years and can't see that change any time soon. Thanks Thomas. :) PS. There is now a new version out I noticed. Find it here http://www.nonamescriptware.com/wp-content/uploads/hack_to_the_past_iii.zip
Guest
Guest
Sep 22 2005
2.0
0.0
Sep 22 2005
0.0
Version: 2.0
Yeeeeesssssss !
Kobalt
Kobalt
May 13 2014
5.0
May 13 2014
5.0
Version: null
Foulger
Foulger
Jan 7 2013
5.0
Jan 7 2013
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Sep 22 2005
5.0
Sep 22 2005
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
May 2 2005
5.0
May 2 2005
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
May 1 2005
5.0
May 1 2005
5.0
Version: null