Blackhole is a simple program that creates a folder in your computer's home directory where files may not return.
Every time you start your computer/log into your user account, if contents are present, the Blackhole directory is moved to your computer's Recycle Bin/Trash, where you can restore it if needed.
- Temporary downloads
- Temporary torrents
- Temporary extractions of specific files in archives (
.zip
,.tar
,.rar
, etc) - Temporary storage for files waiting to be uploaded elsewhere, e.g. via FTP
- Temporary downloads of files from instant messaging
- A recoverable/very large/non-volatile (but slower) ramdisk
- A glorified temp folder/recycle bin
And much more...
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- Blackhole will automatically add itself to your startup programs via the registry.
- The
BLACKHOLE
directory will be moved to the Recycle Bin every time you login, if contents are present. - The
BLACKHOLE
directory will automatically be added to the Quick Access locations.
%USERPROFILE%/BLACKHOLE
- Blackhole will automatically add itself to your login items when you first run the program.
- The
BLACKHOLE
directory will be moved to the Trash every time you login, if contents are present. - The
BLACKHOLE
directory will automatically be added to the Finder sidebar.
$HOME/BLACKHOLE
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