MAC advice....all of a sudden....

[celticpilgrim]

when I open a jpeg it does it as a download, then I have to 'open' the download to view it, then go back into the download folder to delete it.

This has only just started happening, and IT IS BUGGING THE F*CK OUT OF ME

I'd be most grateful for any advice from the PH massive

[PJR]

I assume you are talking about jpg's that you have on your computer already?
It sounds like somehow the settings have changed which decides which app a pict file is opened in. That being the case, right click in a pict file and select "Get Info" then go down to where you see "Open With" and decide what app you'd prefer the pict to be opened/viewed with. Which i would guess would be "Preview" if so, then select that. Under there, there is a button marked "Change all" pressing that will ensure all files on that file type will be opened with the same application, and not just that single file.

P,

[HiRich]

PJR's idea sounds like a prime suspect.

Another possibility is that you are using a modifier key when clicking on links (thumbnails, or text hyperlinks) in your browser. The correct protocol is:
Apple-click: Opens the link in a new window or tab
Alt-click: Downloads the link to your nominated download folder
which I think is the reverse of Windows. So perhaps your thumb is reaching for the wrong key, which I've done before?

If it's neither of these, we'll need more information.