Adam Myers
Keep Firefox’s memory in check with Memory Fox
The web browser market is quite mature and stable; developers are struggling to innovate and introduce features that are actually useful for anymore than a handful of their user base. Users expect newer versions with new features of their software, not just with their browser. An expansion of features often comes with a price – [...]
Selecting files by checkboxes in Windows Explorer
One of the many attractions to the Apple platform is centered around easy of use and usability in general. Windows is commonly thought of as not being easy to use to new users – with multiple or confusing ways to accomplish a single goal, there is some truth to the matter. If it’s possible for [...]
Return the “run” command to Windows 7 Start Menu
The notion of Start->Run has been ingrained in most enthusiasts minds as the premise existed since the days of Windows 95. The method was an efficient way to launch commands without the need of traversing the Start Menu – assuming you knew what you were looking for. For reasons unknown, Microsoft chose to remove the [...]
Removing misspelled words from Firefox’s dictionary
As a blogger I’m quite reliant on Firefox and it’s built-in spellcheck. While not perfect, it does save me a lot of embarrassment as, let’s face it, when you get used to a crutch it’s difficult to function fully without it. Even though spellcheck wasn’t prevalent through my schooling years, in my professional life you [...]
Prevent random touches of the trackpad while typing
Practically every laptop manufacturer ships with a trackpad or touchpad as the method of input for cursor movement and mouse clicks. Accepted form factor dictates that the trackpad be placed below the keyboard which certainly makes it convenient and efficient to switch between typing and mousing. However, that convenience comes at a price – at [...]
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