Adam Myers
Hide that Running Application with Dad’s Around
Historically, the Boss Key or Panic Button is a piece of software running in the background that can be triggered to obstruct parts of the screen on demand, typically by a predefined keyboard shortcut. The logic is pretty simple to deduce; if you are running or viewing something you should not be, perhaps a video [...]
Using Firefox Without a Mouse
No one would argue the huge importance around the introduction of the mouse and what it meant to interfaces of then and now. The mouse made the computer more approachable and less intimating to unfamiliar users. While I wouldn’t trade away a good set of keyboard shortcuts, I see the value the mouse offers to [...]
Shutdown your PC at the End of iTunes Playlists
Many people need help winding down at days end before ultimately falling asleep. Some read, some watch TV, while others listen to music before the eyes close. As most music collections now live on the computer, iTunes is the logical playback system for satisfying the musical night time ritual. The problem in this going green [...]
Regain Screen Real Estate with WinRoll
Costs on high resolution displays for your computer are constantly falling all while the size and resolution increase. It’s difficult to think back on the days of the 15″ CRT and 800×600 resolution – both available if you were lucky – and not shudder at the hit your productivity would take if you were forced [...]
Adding Version Control to your Documents in Word 2007
If you are a power user in Microsoft Word you’ve likely suffered at least one catastrophic failure that resulted in hours of lost editing. Moving forward, you’ve learned from that tragic event and now you save early and save often. You may even take it one step further and create copies or iterations of your [...]
