How to use your Folder's Icon in the Taskbar with Directory Opus
Channel: AUTOHOTKEY Gurus
Date: 15/10/2021

In beta version 12.25.1 of Directory Opus you can now leverage assigned folder icons in your taskbar.   Directory Opus is an amazing tool!  Now I can take advantage of seeing which folder I'm in on my taskbar by looking at the icons instead of having to read something.  You can get the beta version here: the-Automator.com/OpusBeta

TLDR: Directory Opus introduces new tools based on user feedback to simplify navigating between open folders and customize folder icons for more efficient work.

1. 00:00 💡 Directory Opus introduces new tool based on user feedback.
 1.1 Directory Opus has added a new tool based on feedback from Joe Lyons.

2. 00:27 💰 The stock market is experiencing a surge due to positive news about COVID-19 vaccines and potential economic stimulus.
 2.1 Saving space is important and the speaker recommends using a vertical monitor to maximize width.

3. 00:46 💻 Folders with customized icons are easily accessible through shortcuts and files open with corresponding extensions in the default browser.
 3.1 Folders with customized icons are accessible through shortcuts, and the default browser opens files with corresponding extensions.

4. 01:17 💻 Change the icon of a folder shortcut by right-clicking, going to properties, customize, and selecting a new icon.
 4.1 To change the icon of a folder shortcut, right-click on it, go to properties, customize, and select a new icon.

5. 01:46 👀 Opus simplifies navigating between open folders.
 5.1 Opus is a convenient tool for easily jumping between multiple open folders.

6. 02:18 💡 Opus has a useful icon feature accessible through settings and preferences.
 6.1 Opus has a helpful icon feature that can be accessed through settings and preferences.

7. 02:37 💻 Quickly access folders with a tool that turns on and off shortcuts.
 7.1 Quickly turn off and on a tool to easily access shortcuts to folders without having to search for them.

8. 03:02 💾 Creating shortcuts with icons can save time and make work more efficient.
 8.1 Creating shortcuts with icons and applying them to folders can save time and make work more efficient.


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