Monday, March 26, 2007

Add the Path button to Finder's toolbar

Mac Tip: Add the Path button to Finder's toolbar - Lifehacker:

"The Path button isn't included on the Finder toolbar by default, but you can add it by Ctrl-clicking and choosing 'Customize Toolbar.' Then drag and drop the Path button - which kind of looks like a staircase - onto the toolbar. From there, use it to see where you are in the folder tree, and move up to enclosing folders in a click."

Multiple libraries in iTunes 7

Multiple libraries in iTunes 7 - Lifehacker

Switching libraries is simple; hold down the option key on your Mac (or shift key on Windows) when you launch iTunes et voil , you'll get the option to create a new library or choose the library you want to load. For iPhoto users, this is the same shortcut you would use if you wanted to manage multiple libraries in iPhoto.

Stop Resizing My Firefox Window, $%@*!

Stop Resizing My Firefox Window, $%@*! « TechPwn

Here is how to prevent sites from resizing your Firefox window…

1. Open Firefox, Preferences (or if you’re on Windows…Tools, Options)

2. Go to the Content Tab

3. To the right of “Enable Javascript” hit “Advanced…”.

4. Uncheck “Move or Resize Existing Windows”

GMail Delete Keyboard ShortCut

GMail Delete Keyboard ShortCut - Works in IE, Firefox, Opera at Digital Inspiration

If you are reading a message in GMail, press the # key (Shift+3) and that message will instantly move to Trash.

Alternatively, select one or more email messages in the GMail list view, press the same # hash key and all the selected GMail conversations will be deleted in one batch.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Medicine-Cabinet MacGyver | Tools Gallery: Smooth Caulk - This Old House Photo Gallery

Medicine-Cabinet MacGyver | Tools Gallery: Smooth Caulk - This Old House Photo Gallery

Run a finger moistened with sudsy water along a bead of caulk to even out the line and keep the sticky silicone from clinging to your skin.

Medicine-Cabinet MacGyver | Tools Gallery: Recharge - This Old House Photo Gallery

Medicine-Cabinet MacGyver | Tools Gallery: Recharge - This Old House Photo Gallery

Wipe the metal contacts on cordless tool battery packs with a Q-tip dipped in isopropyl alcohol to help maintain a clean connection between the battery and its charger.

Monday, March 05, 2007

Daily Cup of Tech » 14 Windows Command Line Tricks

Daily Cup of Tech » 14 Windows Command Line Tricks: "Get Installed Driver Information"

driverquery

It can be very useful when troubleshooting to know what drivers are installed on a system. This command will give you a complete listing of the drivers and when they were installed."