How To Change The Default App For Specific Files Or File Types [OS X Tips]

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By Rob LeFebvreAug 19, 2013, 9:00 am172 ptsTrending
In OS X, all file types have a default application that opens them when you double click on them. If you double click on a PDF file or a PNG file, chances are that your Mac will open it in Preview, Apple’s default PDF and image file app. If you’ve given an app like Adobe […] The post How To Change The Default…

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