On 4/15/08 1:48 PM, nk wrote: > I'm using Tiger, 10.4.11. I've got Hard Disks, Network, > Connected servers and Removable media (such as CDs) all checked. I thought I remembered that from comparing your computer to mine a few days ago wrt RAM and open apps. :) Mine is set the way yours is, and when I attach a new external hard disk (or switch it on), or add a thumb drive, etc., it/they automagically show(s) up in the sidebar -- I don't have to manually add it. If you log in as a new User and test this, does it behave as you expect?