Office 2007 has a very cool feature that "fixes" that. You might already have noticed, but in Word, Excel, etc, you can "pin" your favorite documents to the Recently Used Files from within tha application. Quite awesome.
FYI, from the Start Menu's "Recent Documents", you can also right-click a file and choose "Send To" and "Desktop (as Shortcut)" for easy shortcut creation. Then again, show your clients this and they might end up with a desktop full of shortcuts.
I'll assume that you're being sarcastic, but just in case you're not...
No, normal users do not use Windows Explorer to open documents they're normally working on. They tend to go to the application that created the file (like Word or Access) and quickly get to it from that app's Recently Used Documents. And if it's not there, they use that app's File | Open, which only shows filetyes registered to that program.
It's more effecient than the way you're suggesting.
The only time Windows Explorer is commonly used (by normal users) is when they need to manage a bunch of files of different types, or move/copy/delete stuff around. And most users don't even touch that stuff.
As for folder structure, most users are doing that from within the application too, not Windows Explorer.
As for starting applications, no one does that but your most hard-core geeks. That's what the Start Menu is for.
I used to turn on the file extensions when I got a new install, but after a while I stopped doing it. After all, there is a whole column called "Type" which proudly shows you the filetype should you be curious. And, you can sort by that column (and in Vista, you can filter, too).
Let's face it, most people don't need to see the extension. They don't even need to know what kind of file it is. They double-click and Windows opens the right app.
> Having to stop what I am doing and FIX the errors that computer has made
If you're referring to the AutoCorrect feature, this can be disabled in a variety of ways. The most obvious is that as soon as it AutoCorrects something you've done, you can click the lightening bolt icon that appears right next to the correction, and choose "Stop doing this".
I have a related question someone might have experience with.
If a lab of computers (maybe a dozen in close proximity) is equipped with wireless mice, will there be interference or are modern wireless mice smarter than that?
Would using BlueTooth be better than wireless? Or should we just stick to wired?
It IS transparent to the user. Windows XP applications appear right on the desktop along side native Windows 7 apps. They don't need to launch the Virtual PC OS first.
For example, a shortcut on the Windows 7 desktop for "Word 2003" will launch the VPC and open Word 2003, and that window is along-side their Internet Explorer 8 from Windows 7. Most users probably won't even realize the difference.
A follow-up article shows that users of the popular social networking site MySpace tend to have an even lower GPA (1.5-2.5), although results were skewed as most applicants weren't able to provide any complete, coherent thoughts.
The study also showed that many Facebook users were actually former MySpace users. Further research will have to answer the question: in terms of average GPA, are MySpace users bringing Facebook users down?
What are the odds that one or more of the "prosecutors" were planted by Stevens or his allies?
I know that's totally tin-foil-hat-enducing conspiracy theory, but with how rich and connected this guy is, is it unreasonable to think that he convinced someone to have someone else make a few mistakes?
Maybe there *should* be criminal charges against the prosecution, but not necessarily in the way that the judge has implied.
But I also think that we need a new (fair) trial, and that this guy should not get off just because he's old or no longer in power. And that's what it looks like has happened. (And no, his "damaged reputation" is not punishment enough if he is indeed guilty.)
Wow. Judging by the patterns that I see in the "empty" lines, it looks like their CMS tool has a bug in it that is causing some sections to overwrite (or in this case, append instead).
I'd bet that every time they change their template, they are adding another set of "empty" lines here and there, rather than replacing them.
I've completedly ditched my dedicated DVD player, 42" flat panel, and the rest of my home theatre system, because I can now watch movies on my SmartPhone.
I have also thrown away my desktop computer, because my phone can access the web and everything I want is on the web. Likewise, I've given away my PS3 and X-Box 360 because my smartphone has games on it.
Next week I'm having a garage sale, and will be selling most of my tools, too. My smartphone makes a very effective hammer, measure, and leveling device... and I'm certain that my carrier will soon be selling accessories to replace my screwdriver, chain saw, and plow.
Perhaps you didn't take a moment to read the article.
The tool they developed is an exploit finder, and they made it open source.
This is not an exploit finder for open source Linux software, OMGWTFBBQ, the sky is falling, and MS is up to their old shit again.
Now, Microsoft wants to help secure third-party applications that run on top of Windows. Last year, the company released a threat-modeling tool and other resources designed to help software developers kick-start secure development lifecycle programs in their organizations. The idea was to package the security experience Microsoft has attained so it can serve as a sort of template for other companies.
They took a tool that they used internally for their own apps, tweaked it to work with third-party Windows apps, and made it open-source.
They then list the consoles on eBay and sell them to people taking the money from PayPal. But, because they've already sold the item off for cash, they tell the person who sent them money over PayPal that they will get a refund. They then call the cops, say that they have been robbed and someone stole several dozen expensive electronic components from them and then they recover whatever homeowners or rental insurance covers stolen property.
Lately, whenever I've sold something on PayPal that's been more than $50, PayPal has held the money in escrow until either the buyer gives me positive feedback, the shipping company confirms the package was delivered, or 30 days goes by. It's happened to me at least 6 times in the last couple of months. It's not annoying, but it does cause a small delay in getting my money.
As for telling the police about the stolen goods and getting an insurance claim, I'd have to imagine someone can only try that once in their life. I'd like to think that the second time, the police might suspect something and the insurance company would laugh at you.
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No kidding.
Office 2007 has a very cool feature that "fixes" that. You might already have noticed, but in Word, Excel, etc, you can "pin" your favorite documents to the Recently Used Files from within tha application. Quite awesome.
FYI, from the Start Menu's "Recent Documents", you can also right-click a file and choose "Send To" and "Desktop (as Shortcut)" for easy shortcut creation. Then again, show your clients this and they might end up with a desktop full of shortcuts.
I'll assume that you're being sarcastic, but just in case you're not...
No, normal users do not use Windows Explorer to open documents they're normally working on. They tend to go to the application that created the file (like Word or Access) and quickly get to it from that app's Recently Used Documents. And if it's not there, they use that app's File | Open, which only shows filetyes registered to that program.
It's more effecient than the way you're suggesting.
The only time Windows Explorer is commonly used (by normal users) is when they need to manage a bunch of files of different types, or move/copy/delete stuff around. And most users don't even touch that stuff.
As for folder structure, most users are doing that from within the application too, not Windows Explorer.
As for starting applications, no one does that but your most hard-core geeks. That's what the Start Menu is for.
I used to turn on the file extensions when I got a new install, but after a while I stopped doing it. After all, there is a whole column called "Type" which proudly shows you the filetype should you be curious. And, you can sort by that column (and in Vista, you can filter, too).
Let's face it, most people don't need to see the extension. They don't even need to know what kind of file it is. They double-click and Windows opens the right app.
> Having to stop what I am doing and FIX the errors that computer has made
If you're referring to the AutoCorrect feature, this can be disabled in a variety of ways. The most obvious is that as soon as it AutoCorrects something you've done, you can click the lightening bolt icon that appears right next to the correction, and choose "Stop doing this".
Or, just hit Control-Z (Undo).
I have a related question someone might have experience with.
If a lab of computers (maybe a dozen in close proximity) is equipped with wireless mice, will there be interference or are modern wireless mice smarter than that?
Would using BlueTooth be better than wireless? Or should we just stick to wired?
I like to move it, move it...
It IS transparent to the user. Windows XP applications appear right on the desktop along side native Windows 7 apps. They don't need to launch the Virtual PC OS first.
For example, a shortcut on the Windows 7 desktop for "Word 2003" will launch the VPC and open Word 2003, and that window is along-side their Internet Explorer 8 from Windows 7. Most users probably won't even realize the difference.
RTFA. :)
So, it sounds like they're pulling in $15,000/mo, or $180,000/year.
Surely that's enough to pay for hosting and a couple of reporters and still make a profit.
They may not be raking it in, but I'd be pretty happy with that.
It's the band's fault if their MySpace/Facebook page doesn't have any good information, tour dates, or anything else that might be useful.
I've seend plenty of excellent band pages. Unfortunately, the sucky ones outweigh the good ones, but don't blame MySpace.
(There's plenty of other things to hate MySpace for.)
3...2...1...
(Or "Robot Penguin Overlord" Jokes.)
An updated posted not too long ago on BBC's site says this:
"Leading scientist Stephen Hawking's condition has "improved" after being admitted to hospital with chest problems, Cambridge University says."
Killmenow, user of Slashdot, stated, "My template is the best in the entire world."
A follow-up article shows that users of the popular social networking site MySpace tend to have an even lower GPA (1.5-2.5), although results were skewed as most applicants weren't able to provide any complete, coherent thoughts.
The study also showed that many Facebook users were actually former MySpace users. Further research will have to answer the question: in terms of average GPA, are MySpace users bringing Facebook users down?
Users of 4chan not available for comment.
I'd just like to briefly point out that XP isn't exactly dead. It just won't see any new features or enhancements such as SP2 or SP3.
However, Microsoft has committed to extended support (critical security patches) until 4/8/2014. That gives it a 12+ year shelf life.
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223
What are the odds that one or more of the "prosecutors" were planted by Stevens or his allies?
I know that's totally tin-foil-hat-enducing conspiracy theory, but with how rich and connected this guy is, is it unreasonable to think that he convinced someone to have someone else make a few mistakes?
Maybe there *should* be criminal charges against the prosecution, but not necessarily in the way that the judge has implied.
But I also think that we need a new (fair) trial, and that this guy should not get off just because he's old or no longer in power. And that's what it looks like has happened. (And no, his "damaged reputation" is not punishment enough if he is indeed guilty.)
Ohhhhhh...... *SNAP!*
Carriers can disable WM tethering from the OS, just like they can install their own apps to replace/extend it.
I think an "All Your Base" sticker would be particularly effective in attracting the ladies.
Wow. Judging by the patterns that I see in the "empty" lines, it looks like their CMS tool has a bug in it that is causing some sections to overwrite (or in this case, append instead).
I'd bet that every time they change their template, they are adding another set of "empty" lines here and there, rather than replacing them.
If I'm reading the case correctly, it appears that a jury decided that the anonymous poster:
1) posted deflamatory remarks, and
2) posted IP-protected material (copyright violation, whatever)
And now at the jury has decided this, they're summoning the website to hand over the logs so they can procecute.
I'm not sure what I see wrong with that. When someone breaks the law, they broke the law.
A different issue is whether the website should be keeping those logs, but that's not what this is aboot, eh?
Naysayers!
I've completedly ditched my dedicated DVD player, 42" flat panel, and the rest of my home theatre system, because I can now watch movies on my SmartPhone.
I have also thrown away my desktop computer, because my phone can access the web and everything I want is on the web. Likewise, I've given away my PS3 and X-Box 360 because my smartphone has games on it.
Next week I'm having a garage sale, and will be selling most of my tools, too. My smartphone makes a very effective hammer, measure, and leveling device... and I'm certain that my carrier will soon be selling accessories to replace my screwdriver, chain saw, and plow.
Perhaps you didn't take a moment to read the article.
The tool they developed is an exploit finder, and they made it open source.
This is not an exploit finder for open source Linux software, OMGWTFBBQ, the sky is falling, and MS is up to their old shit again.
Now, Microsoft wants to help secure third-party applications that run on top of Windows. Last year, the company released a threat-modeling tool and other resources designed to help software developers kick-start secure development lifecycle programs in their organizations. The idea was to package the security experience Microsoft has attained so it can serve as a sort of template for other companies.
They took a tool that they used internally for their own apps, tweaked it to work with third-party Windows apps, and made it open-source.
They then list the consoles on eBay and sell them to people taking the money from PayPal. But, because they've already sold the item off for cash, they tell the person who sent them money over PayPal that they will get a refund. They then call the cops, say that they have been robbed and someone stole several dozen expensive electronic components from them and then they recover whatever homeowners or rental insurance covers stolen property.
Lately, whenever I've sold something on PayPal that's been more than $50, PayPal has held the money in escrow until either the buyer gives me positive feedback, the shipping company confirms the package was delivered, or 30 days goes by. It's happened to me at least 6 times in the last couple of months. It's not annoying, but it does cause a small delay in getting my money.
As for telling the police about the stolen goods and getting an insurance claim, I'd have to imagine someone can only try that once in their life. I'd like to think that the second time, the police might suspect something and the insurance company would laugh at you.
And tomorrow marks the 133rd anniversary of the first telemarker.
Why?
Six minutes for the inevitable Deep Thought joke?
We're slacking.