Detect deleted original aliases using Find Dud Aliases software.
As a Mac OS user, I have always appreciated the convenience of aliases. However, a downside to using aliases is the difficulty in determining whether an original file is being deleted when various aliases are pointing to it.
Fortunately, I recently came across a useful software tool called "Find Dud Aliases". This small AppleScript is designed to locate all the aliases in your hard drive that no longer have an original file associated with them.
Using this software was easy and convenient. Simply running the program quickly identified all the aliases in my hard drive that were no longer linked to an original file. I was surprised to learn how many aliases were affected, and I could immediately delete them without hesitation.
Overall, I found the "Find Dud Aliases" software to be a valuable tool for any Mac OS user. It is completely free, making it an affordable solution to a common problem for those who frequently use aliases.
Fortunately, I recently came across a useful software tool called "Find Dud Aliases". This small AppleScript is designed to locate all the aliases in your hard drive that no longer have an original file associated with them.
Using this software was easy and convenient. Simply running the program quickly identified all the aliases in my hard drive that were no longer linked to an original file. I was surprised to learn how many aliases were affected, and I could immediately delete them without hesitation.
Overall, I found the "Find Dud Aliases" software to be a valuable tool for any Mac OS user. It is completely free, making it an affordable solution to a common problem for those who frequently use aliases.
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