If you've ever been writing up a long e-mail, forum post, or anything else that doesn't save automatically in your browser and had Firefox crash or your computer shut down, you know how infuriating it can be to lose the time and words that you've already written. While Firefox crashes are far and few between, it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to these things. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2009
Deploying Java through Group Policy and Java RE Improvements
To push Java out through a Group Policy, you'll need to get the installation as an .msi. Fortunately, the installer that you can download from Java is an executable wrapped around a .msi. We'll be able to use this to deploy the software. Tip: Download the Java RE from java.sun.com instead of java.com to get the package without the Yahoo! Toolbar. The installer from … [Read more...]
What Your Browser Says About You and Security Tips
Internet Explorer users are complacent, compliant, and by-the-books types of people. Mozilla Firefox users are rebels, trying to change the world. They also want things their way. Google Chrome users are Kool-Aid drinking conformists with fickle loyalty. Safari... don't get me started on Safari users! No, this post doesn't try to describe your personality based on what … [Read more...]
WhatTheFont : Find out the name of fonts
If you've ever been tasked with any responsibility involving fonts, you might be all too aware of the pains fonts can bring. Unless the person before you documented what font they used and what size, you can spend a lot of time trying to match fonts or settling for "close enough." If you're updating a Flash menu or just trying to add another line to a flier, or even if … [Read more...]
SOLVED: “This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked.”
Updated May 22, 2017 If you're getting a message at the bottom of Word 2007, Word 2010, or other products in the Office suite whenever you try to change the document saying "This modifications is not allowed because the selection is locked.", this article should answer your question 'why' and tell you how to make your document editable again. There are four possible … [Read more...]