April 16, 2013
One of the clumsiest things to do on Mac OS X is Windows management. I don't usually look back on my Windows years with longing, but window management has been integrated far less sloppier on Windows 7 than it has on Mac OS X. The buttons at the top of the screen sometimes seem to act illogically. But worse, moving and resizing windows has to be done manually using the mouse. This may seem like a trivial task, but believe me, it adds up.
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October 6, 2012
Some people just want to use something that looks really pretty. On the other hand, there are some geeks who want to trick out their systems with the same effects to make a truly interesting user experience. There's a handful of programs for Linux which can manage and execute these desktop effects. One of the most popular choices is called Compiz Fusion.
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April 13, 2012
For quite a long while, I was a big Minime enthusiast. I've got some major OCD and I hate having windows constantly cluttering my taskbar, so I like to tuck them away into my system tray. However, there's a lot more flexibility that Windows should offer by default (in my opinion). I want to have more control over my applications, more than just the ability to maximize or minimize them. eXtra Buttons offers exactly that.
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March 27, 2012
PowerResizer is a tool that enhances native Windows features for managing open windows. One example is the Windows Aero-powered windows docking, which allows you to dock Windows to either sides of your screen, simply by dragging it to the respective edge. The tool also improves mundane tasks, like resizing and moving windows.
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March 6, 2012
As some of my more loyal readers may know, I’ve been using a dual-monitor setup for years. Over time, I tried dozens of different tools, both free and commercial, for making the best use of my screen real estate. I wanted tools that would let me move and resize my windows with ease, as well as a wallpaper switcher that would work well with multiple monitors.
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January 25, 2012
Computers are made to multitask. As a result, we all have to juggle with multiple open windows to jump back and forth between various tasks. Sometimes, however, you just want to keep one window in your view regardless of what else happens on your screen. Surprisingly, Windows does not offer a native feature for this task. In this article I will introduce five tools that fill this niche.
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October 27, 2011
If there is one thing I love to do, it's write VB scripts. Whether it's a Windows Script file or a VBA script inside an application, scripting provides the ability to add functionality to applications where most other people would find limitations and roadblocks. One of the most common functions that I've found I use in many of my scripts is maximizing a window.
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August 24, 2011
Open windows are the paper stacks of the modern age. They clutter up our desktops and it can become quite a hassle to navigate between them. Just like with real paper, it takes a lot of discipline and a good system to keep the stacks in order. Software developers have come up with many different ways to make window management more organized and convenient.
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March 11, 2011
A modern desktop PC is a power machine. Many systems can handle an incredibly large and diverse workload. I sometimes play a 3D game while I also have multiple browser windows open on my second monitor and I have a YouTube video playing. Why? Well, because I can. But you know the saying, right? More [...]
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January 5, 2010
All the major OS’s used today – Windows, Linux and Mac – have three buttons on the title bar of their open windows. While the functions are more or less similar (to close – minimize – resize/maximize), there are slight differences among them. In Mac, for example, the close button will only close the open [...]
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November 5, 2009
Look at your desktop and count how many windows and tabs are open. I bet there are many. We are getting so used to opening many windows at one time that it’s hard to even imagine running a computer with only one window open. I too work with many windows opened at one time: mail, [...]
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August 21, 2009
The ever increasing power of computer processors has brought its users to a level where they don’t even think much about how many applications are running and how many windows are opened. Multitasking – which once was a luxury – is now part of the nature. This new ‘open-everything spree’ lifestyle adapted by most modern [...]
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June 24, 2009
While I am using my Ubuntu (Linux), one thing that I found handy and useful is the ability to lock an application and keep it “always on top” of all other windows. This is a native feature of Linux and can be easily accessed by right-clicking the mouse and choose “Always On Top” from the [...]
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December 10, 2008
I have to admit: I love large screens. I envy anyone working on 30″ Cinema Displays, opening several Safari windows and arranging them so that everything is laid out before them. Everyone knows that large screen-estate enhances productivity, it’s not a myth. With that said, browsing and working on my 13″ MacBook isn’t a bed [...]
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