Ok to store large files on desktop?

Hi Junk,

I can't think of any consequences to storing your large files on your desktop. After all, from your system's point of view, your desktop is just another folder. However, there is some system consequence to storing lots of files there, as it will decrease performance. But with 4GB of memory, I'm not sure how much of a difference you might see. And there's a big gap between "I'm storing 15 photos on my desktop" and "I can no longer see my hard disk icon in this mess." If the idea of even potential system slowdowns bothers you, create a work folder and leave it on your desktop to drop all of those photos in. If you're not getting too insane with the amount, though, I'm sure you'll be fine.

Hope that helps!
—Hazy

Are there consequences (running slow) when storing a large files or numerous files on the desktop?

The size of the files doesn't matter, but having a few hundred or more of them on the desktop will decrease performance. If there are enough on the desktop, the Finder will become unusable.

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Aw, Junk! Thanks. Though I think Niel was right first. 🙂

I don't know why all people do it, but I do because I enjoy it. This is what I do for a living, and I actually have a lot of fun sleuthing about what problems might be.

Feel free to ask away! The people here are always helpful. And welcome to the Mac!

—Hazy

Aw, Niel! You're too fast! 😉