I like how Windows' drag and drop functionality works by default. If you are dragging an item from one folder to another on the same drive, it moves. If you drag the item from a different drive, it copies. If you use right-click to drag and drop, it will present you with a menu of options - copying, moving, or creating a shortcut. If your workflow has you always copying, always … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Swizzle to keep those ads out of your inbox without missing a deal
Everybody likes to save money, but sometimes there can be 'gotchas' to the freebies or discounts. You might get 10% off but in exchange you have to use a rewards card that allows your purchases to be tracked. You might enjoy free shipping but you have to sign up with an email address to receive it. Just signing up for a company's newsletter can overwhelm your inbox if you sign … [Read more...]
New Windows 8 and Server 2012 Group Policies
Anxious to see what new Group Policies will be coming with Windows 8? You can dive into the Windows 8 Release Preview or the Server 2012 Release Candidate. However, if you're just looking for a reference, Microsoft has you covered. … [Read more...]
Mozilla releases Firefox 13 with redesigned new tab and home pages
Mozilla has launched version thirteen of its Firefox browser. The New Tab page and Start page have received an updated look. SPDY protocol is now enabled by default on sites using SPDY. General performance has been improved by JavaScript garbage collection. … [Read more...]
Adobe provides Photoshop and Illustrator CS5 security patches
Being told to buy CS6 as the recommended security update for Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash CS5 did not sit well with customers. Adobe later recanted and promised updates to fix the known security vulnerabilities beyond their "be careful" recommendation. Yesterday, Adobe delivered the updates to Photoshop CS5 / CS5.1 and Illustrator CS5 / CS5.5. The update to Adobe Flash … [Read more...]