Comments on: Using Metadata Effectively in OS X http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/ TheAppleBlog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:41:51 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: RustyRookie http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-32372 RustyRookie Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:20:23 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-32372 I've been wanting to add tags or even a more complete file description to many items for years, but, it's been my understanding that there are some types of system maintenance that wipe spotlight comments. (repair permissions? disc repair?) The precise command escapes me at the moment. Is there any way to make sure spotlight comments are preserved even through disc repair/maintenance? I’ve been wanting to add tags or even a more complete file description to many items for years, but, it’s been my understanding that there are some types of system maintenance that wipe spotlight comments. (repair permissions? disc repair?) The precise command escapes me at the moment. Is there any way to make sure spotlight comments are preserved even through disc repair/maintenance?

]]> By: Tips on using metadata effectively in OS X http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12821 Tips on using metadata effectively in OS X Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:25:08 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12821 [...] Using Metadata Effectively in OS X [...] [...] Using Metadata Effectively in OS X [...]

]]> By: Where’s the Easy Access to Tagging in OS X? | The Apple Blog http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12823 Where’s the Easy Access to Tagging in OS X? | The Apple Blog Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:00:20 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12823 [...] tag bookmarks, photos, applications, blog posts, and on and on and on. I’ve written at length about streamlined ways to tag files within OS X, and lauded the fantastic Default Folder X from St [...] [...] tag bookmarks, photos, applications, blog posts, and on and on and on. I’ve written at length about streamlined ways to tag files within OS X, and lauded the fantastic Default Folder X from St [...]

]]> By: b3n.org - Taxonomy at home http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12822 b3n.org - Taxonomy at home Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:38:38 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12822 [...] filesystem tagging is supposed to solve this problem (TheAppleBlog01). Instead of placing the files in folders, the practice of metadata realizes that we aren’t [...] [...] filesystem tagging is supposed to solve this problem (TheAppleBlog01). Instead of placing the files in folders, the practice of metadata realizes that we aren’t [...]

]]> By: the inn at the worlds’ end » Blog Archive » tag! you’re it. http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12818 the inn at the worlds’ end » Blog Archive » tag! you’re it. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:16:15 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12818 [...] and switch to tagging as my primary means of organizing my data. My inspiration came after reading this article over on the Apple Blog and this article from the always informative [...] [...] and switch to tagging as my primary means of organizing my data. My inspiration came after reading this article over on the Apple Blog and this article from the always informative [...]

]]> By: Old Shatterhand http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12820 Old Shatterhand Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:57:32 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12820 Tags don't really need a prefix. But if you use Spotlight to look for e.g. '&mail', it won't return all the instances with 'mail' in it. Tags don’t really need a prefix. But if you use Spotlight to look for e.g. ‘&mail’, it won’t return all the instances with ‘mail’ in it.

]]> By: DLoranz http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12819 DLoranz Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:44:34 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12819 I was wondering why tags needed an identifying prefix? - Thanks I was wondering why tags needed an identifying prefix? – Thanks

]]> By: links for 2007-08-07 « geek notes http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12814 links for 2007-08-07 « geek notes Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:30:58 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12814 [...] Using Metadata Effectively in OS X - The Apple Blog This article covers how to organize your filing system using spotlight and metadata, effectively ditching hierarchical filing. (tags: macosx filesystem geek finder howto productivity) [...] [...] Using Metadata Effectively in OS X – The Apple Blog This article covers how to organize your filing system using spotlight and metadata, effectively ditching hierarchical filing. (tags: macosx filesystem geek finder howto productivity) [...]

]]> By: [ Tagamac ] [ Some tagging resources ] http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12815 [ Tagamac ] [ Some tagging resources ] Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:42:25 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12815 [...] Part One: Using Metadata Effectively [...] [...] Part One: Using Metadata Effectively [...]

]]> By: Old Shatterhand http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12816 Old Shatterhand Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:08:34 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12816 Problem with tagging using QS is that the File Tagging Module causes QS to bloat on CPU. On my system (with Mac OS 10.4.10) that is, to an extent that I have to relaunch QS at every couple of days or so. Problem with tagging using QS is that the File Tagging Module causes QS to bloat on CPU. On my system (with Mac OS 10.4.10) that is, to an extent that I have to relaunch QS at every couple of days or so.

]]> By: Essential Metadata Tips - The Apple Blog http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12817 Essential Metadata Tips - The Apple Blog Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:33:27 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12817 [...] I’ve written at length about putting metadata to good use on OS X. There are many benefits to ‘tagging’ files, but topping the list are probably quick retrieval of files, and more intelligent storage methodologies. But the features I’ve put together on the topic have been aimed a little more at the advanced user, leaving the non power users a bit behind - likely because I lean so heavily on Quicksilver to execute my tagging workflow. So I wanted to do a ‘lite’ post about metadata with the newer user in mind. [...] [...] I’ve written at length about putting metadata to good use on OS X. There are many benefits to ‘tagging’ files, but topping the list are probably quick retrieval of files, and more intelligent storage methodologies. But the features I’ve put together on the topic have been aimed a little more at the advanced user, leaving the non power users a bit behind – likely because I lean so heavily on Quicksilver to execute my tagging workflow. So I wanted to do a ‘lite’ post about metadata with the newer user in mind. [...]

]]> By: » Ask the Readers: Run iTunes from a USB drive? blog-technology.info: http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12813 » Ask the Readers: Run iTunes from a USB drive? blog-technology.info: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:06:11 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12813 [...] keep an eye on. Window users should check out how they can do the same in Vista. — Adam Pash Using Metadata Effectively in OS X [The Apple [...] [...] keep an eye on. Window users should check out how they can do the same in Vista. — Adam Pash Using Metadata Effectively in OS X [The Apple [...]

]]> By: Digital soup - separating information storage, retrieval and presentation « Derivadow http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12811 Digital soup - separating information storage, retrieval and presentation « Derivadow Wed, 09 May 2007 21:23:22 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12811 [...] however, recently I’ve read a couple of articles by Nick Santilli over at Lifehacker and The Apple Blog highlighting a further issue: “I’m fairly certain your hard drive is teeming with files, [...] [...] however, recently I’ve read a couple of articles by Nick Santilli over at Lifehacker and The Apple Blog highlighting a further issue: “I’m fairly certain your hard drive is teeming with files, [...]

]]> By: JJ http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12812 JJ Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:11:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12812 what does 'GTD' stand for? what does ‘GTD’ stand for?

]]> By: Noam http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12810 Noam Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:36:27 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12810 Has anyone found a way to use file tagging on a Mac Server? I'm trying to develop a tagging system for our office. I know Jaguar for servers will have spotlight, but I'm not sure we want to upgrade just for that (or wait). Has anyone found a way to use file tagging on a Mac Server? I’m trying to develop a tagging system for our office. I know Jaguar for servers will have spotlight, but I’m not sure we want to upgrade just for that (or wait).

]]> By: Kirk http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12809 Kirk Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:09:25 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12809 I really want a note taking application that allow the rapid assignment of multiple tags to a given note - say, 5 different groups of tags, with N number of tags in each group. AND, more importantly, the ability to use those tags quickly. iPhoto's approach of clicking on 2 or more tags in the keyword list instantly segregates your photos by the criteria, and can be either AND or OR (set in preferences, not so intuitive). I want this functionality in collecting notes. I juggle many tasks concurrently, on multiple relatede topics, and a hierarchical filing system just does not cut it, as I end up needing the information filed under multiple topics, and even conditional joins of those topics. Notae is the only note taking app I have found that uses tags, but entry is good, and usage is poor. I have even tried Supernotecard, Avenir, and Scrivner, all writing apps that support keyword tagging, and they get closer, but are not optimized to managing action items... close but no cigar. All the GTD stuff is seriously process constrained, and non-tag friendly, except on a single tag approach - not any better than a hierarchy. I have run dozens of applications looking for this, and can't believe that nothing out there is available to do this, even with all the power of OS X Spotlight (no, I don't want seperate files for each note, and use the file system as a database - arrghh!) Suggestions? kirk@kpj2.com I really want a note taking application that allow the rapid assignment of multiple tags to a given note – say, 5 different groups of tags, with N number of tags in each group.

AND, more importantly, the ability to use those tags quickly. iPhoto’s approach of clicking on 2 or more tags in the keyword list instantly segregates your photos by the criteria, and can be either AND or OR (set in preferences, not so intuitive).

I want this functionality in collecting notes. I juggle many tasks concurrently, on multiple relatede topics, and a hierarchical filing system just does not cut it, as I end up needing the information filed under multiple topics, and even conditional joins of those topics.

Notae is the only note taking app I have found that uses tags, but entry is good, and usage is poor. I have even tried Supernotecard, Avenir, and Scrivner, all writing apps that support keyword tagging, and they get closer, but are not optimized to managing action items… close but no cigar.

All the GTD stuff is seriously process constrained, and non-tag friendly, except on a single tag approach – not any better than a hierarchy.

I have run dozens of applications looking for this, and can’t believe that nothing out there is available to do this, even with all the power of OS X Spotlight (no, I don’t want seperate files for each note, and use the file system as a database – arrghh!)

Suggestions? kirk@kpj2.com

]]> By: academhack » Blog Archive » Tagging Files—Or How to Keep Research Organized http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12760 academhack » Blog Archive » Tagging Files—Or How to Keep Research Organized Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:59:19 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12760 [...] with screencasts. So if you are a Mac user and you want to tag your files, this will do the trick. Start here, and then go to Part 2, Part 3, Part Four, and finally The Wrap Up. This should pretty much cover [...] [...] with screencasts. So if you are a Mac user and you want to tag your files, this will do the trick. Start here, and then go to Part 2, Part 3, Part Four, and finally The Wrap Up. This should pretty much cover [...]

]]> By: Metadata in OS X: Wrap Up at The Apple Blog http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12761 Metadata in OS X: Wrap Up at The Apple Blog Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:52:29 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12761 [...] think we’ve covered a lot of ground in the past 4 weeks, talking about Metadata in OS X. While it’s clearly a large step in a new direction, [...] [...] think we’ve covered a lot of ground in the past 4 weeks, talking about Metadata in OS X. While it’s clearly a large step in a new direction, [...]

]]> By: The Metadata Screencast: Part Three at The Apple Blog http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12778 The Metadata Screencast: Part Three at The Apple Blog Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:28:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12778 [...] and such. Everything’s in perfect order post-backup/restore.) So today marks Part 3 of our Metadata Series. This is the screencast that shows the apps I’m using (Default Folder X, Quicksilver [...] [...] and such. Everything’s in perfect order post-backup/restore.) So today marks Part 3 of our Metadata Series. This is the screencast that shows the apps I’m using (Default Folder X, Quicksilver [...]

]]> By: :: DigitalFreak.net > Information for Pro and Amateur Photographer, digital Junkies :: http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12766 :: DigitalFreak.net > Information for Pro and Amateur Photographer, digital Junkies :: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:06:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/02/01/using-metadata-effectively-in-os-x/#comment-12766 [...] not only for your photos but for all of your documents, I suggest you read the excellent article The Apple Blog posted not too long ago, it’s a gold mine to really take advantage of this new friend [...] [...] not only for your photos but for all of your documents, I suggest you read the excellent article The Apple Blog posted not too long ago, it’s a gold mine to really take advantage of this new friend [...]

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