How to Customize Folder & External Drive Icons on macOS (Because You Can)

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Ever looked at your Mac and thought, “This could use a little more personality”? Good news — macOS lets you customize folder icons and external hard drive icons, and it’s easier (and more fun) than you might expect. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to: • Change folder and drive icons on macOS • Use Preview’s Instant Alpha tool to remove image backgrounds • Export images with transparent backgrounds for clean icons • Create custom icons using photos, drawings, or built-in macOS app icons For reference, this video was recorded on: • macOS Ventura This is a simple customization trick — but once you start, it’s hard to stop. 00:00 | Welcome Back 02:20 | Quick Look Keyboard Shortcut 02:48 | How to Get Info for Files & Folders 03:52 | Using Instant Alpha in Preview 05:53 | Custom Selections in Preview 08:34 | Exporting with Alpha Channel 11:08 | Getting Icons from Built-In Apps #joelfeld #learnwithjoel #preview #customizeyourmac If you have a video suggestion, let's chat! https://www.youtube.com/c/Learnwithjoel/community –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE TECH GIZMOS AND GADGETS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/joelfeld We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Influencer I earn from qualifying purchases from some of the links above. WEBSITE: https://joelfeld.com