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I just trimmed 6 GB...

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I just trimmed 6 GB...

Submitted by J.Michael (not verified) on November 11, 2006 - 4:24am.

I just trimmed 6 GB off my powerbook HD using the “old podcasts” list. Brilliant. Simply the most effective way to free up space on my drive that I’ve come across. Thanks Merlin.

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Revenge of the Smart Playlist: 5 tricks for packrats & power users By: Merlin Mann (57 replies) November 10, 2006 - 7:56am
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  • How about using the new... By: JB (2006-11-14 04:34)
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  • I use a set of... By: Luke (2006-11-14 13:46)
  • [...] Revenge of the Smart... By: Like Your Work » Blog Archive » links for 2006-1 (2006-11-11 14:20)
  • For those who don't have... By: Ross Hill (2006-11-11 13:03)
  • Ironically, I struggled with finding... By: CK (2006-11-11 07:59)
  • [...] The folks over at... By: A_Geek_Apart - Free up some hard drive space via iTunes (2006-11-11 07:58)
  • I just trimmed 6 GB... By: J.Michael (2006-11-11 04:24)
  • Good tips. The only... By: Fonzo (2006-11-10 23:20)
  • [...] Revenge of the Smart... By: The Daily Loper - November 13, 2006 | Medialoper (2006-11-13 15:50)
  • Sorry, that URL for the... By: Shane (2006-11-10 19:24)
  • I also can't find a... By: Keith (2006-11-10 18:46)
  • Never mind; Shift-Delete seems to... By: Keith (2006-11-10 18:53)
  • Plenty more good playlist ideas... By: Gerard (2006-11-10 18:23)
  • [...] read more | digg story [...] ... By: Revenge of the Smart Playlist: 5 tricks for packrats & p (2006-11-10 18:29)
  • To keep my library organized,... By: Eric Nentrup (2006-11-10 17:54)
  • Google "Doug's Applescripts" for unlimited... By: John (2006-11-10 16:58)
  • Merlin, Call me stupid, but I... By: Peter Garner (2006-11-10 16:22)
  • Tagging songs in iTunes... Maybe it... By: folleyball (2006-11-13 04:48)
  • [...] Revenge of the Smart... By: links for 2006-11-11 « Constitution Hill (2006-11-10 16:13)
  • Good stuff. I've been forcing... By: Kelly (2006-11-10 14:18)
  • @Ryan Option-delete should delete the selected... By: Craig (2006-11-10 10:15)
  • Some nice Playlists,thanks. One thing... By: Ryan (2006-11-10 09:39)
  • I wish I could remember... By: grant (2006-11-10 09:16)
  • When culling podcasts, I've found... By: Sys Admn (2006-11-12 10:04)
  • The last two tips are... By: MEP (2006-11-10 08:51)
  • Thank you for these hints.... By: Eugene Gordin (2006-11-10 09:00)
  • Almost all of my music... By: Sys Admn (2006-11-10 09:02)
  • [...] 43 Folders explains how... By: Wolf Notes » Blog Archive » 43 Folders iTunes Sm (2006-11-12 07:54)
  • [...] New for Friday 11/10:... By: “Music Only” for your iTunes playlists | 43 Fold (2006-11-10 08:00)
  • [...] my ipod is looking... By: another world win adventure at winkydo.net (2006-11-12 12:29)
  • Anyone know how to change... By: Eddie C (2006-11-12 12:23)
  • These are a few of... By: As Canadian as Possible... under the circumstances (2006-11-13 05:21)
  • Oooh, this cleaned my drive... By: Jeff (2006-11-12 23:09)
  • Is Chronosync "better" than SuperDuper,... By: rish (2006-11-10 10:46)
  • Is Chronosync “better” than SuperDuper,... By: Merlin Mann (2006-11-10 10:56)
  • Wo! I didn't know itunes... By: Ben (2006-11-10 11:08)
  • The ability to rate the... By: rish (2006-11-10 11:13)
  • Great tips, Merlin! Now only... By: isb (2006-11-10 11:18)
  • This is interesting but why... By: mike (2006-11-10 11:59)
  • http://There is a great blog... By: Shane (2006-11-10 12:18)
  • Maybe I'm missing something, but... By: Mike B (2006-11-10 12:39)
  • Ding! Thanks, Craig. ... By: Ryan (2006-11-10 10:26)
  • This is off-topic in that... By: Solo (2006-11-10 12:57)
  • @Shane I use grouping for classical... By: jhn (2006-11-11 07:57)
  • [...] Kleinvieh: Nette Ideen was... By: Digital Lifestyle Days Conference 2007 at kcon weblog (2006-11-11 07:38)
  • Those are some clever ones.... By: Nick Fagerlund (2006-11-11 06:53)
  • [...] Playlist for packrats [...] ... By: Pbur’s Adventures » Blog Archive » Cool iT (2006-11-14 17:31)
  • These are nice playlists, thanks. I... By: Emely (2006-11-15 04:10)
  • The problem is, I just... By: joco (2006-11-16 19:55)
  • [...] Revenge of the Smart... By: log.itto.be » Blog Archive » links for 2006-11-1 (2006-11-17 00:33)
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