The .mac blog—which isn't really a blog but shameless self-promotion for .Mac—has announced iDisk has gone all AJAX on us with a browser based iDisk. However, unlike the slackers trying to get rich off Web 2.0, the javascripted page/directory actually does stuff. Being a .Mac member, I had previously been embarrassed to hand out an URL worthy of the DaVinci Code for people to access content on my iDisk, but now that's Web 1.0 history.
Simply entering the URL idisk.mac.com/membername-Public now produces a page that automatically includes download links for whatever's currently in membername's Public folder. All you need to do is give the URL for your iDisk Public folder to the friends and colleagues you share with.
Idisk Me App
The iDisk me is the ultimate solution for memory expansion on iOS device. It's provides two-way storage between iOS and MAC/PC without Wi-Fi or network signal. This ultra-slim and fast flash drive enables users to seamlessly transfer, view and share documents, images, video and audio files between a multitude of gadgets. Accessing your idisk (given to you when you sign up for itools) is quite easy under OS X. When in the finder, select Connect to Server under the Go menu (or just press command-K). When the dialog box appears, make sure the drop-down menu says AFP Servers, and then type idisk.mac.com in the URL entry box. A username/password dialog box should appear. Download the latest version of gDisk for Mac - Gmail space becomes extra storage. Read 87 user reviews of gDisk on MacUpdate. Mac Groups members can share calendars, photos, files, and so on, and post to group message boards. They also get ad-free email. The iDisk Groups folder has subfolders that are accessible only to group members. Shared: This folder appears only if you have a Family Pack.Mac membership. Included are files that can be accessed by the master.
You can create an empty disk image, add data to it, then use it to create disks, CDs, or DVDs. In the Disk Utility app on your Mac, choose File New Image Blank Image. Enter a filename for the disk image, add tags if necessary, then choose where to save it.
Idisk.mac.com Error
Access to the Public folder can be set for both read and write privileges, as well as password protection, through the .Mac preference pane in System Preferences. Also, by leaving off the '-Public' from the URL, I was presented with a request for my .Mac name and password, and then allowed access to my entire iDisk. As can be seen in the image, you get a 'List View' of your iDisk, complete with expanding folders that open when clicked, and open very quickly indeed. It's all pretty cool, though it is not cool factor infinity plus plus. I tried to drag and drop a file, but that didn't work—maybe for Web 3.0 at Christmas. Looking at the color scheme, one wonders if we are looking at the shape of Finders to come in Leopard. As one who loathes brushed metal, let's hope so. In the meantime, good job .Mac team!