Tag: application

Running out of room? Try multiple desktops

Michael ChalkLeave a commenttechnology

Here’s an interesting idea.. if you’re running a dozen apps, from web to word, audio, visual and social networking.. and you need some thinking space.. you could: a) close some apps, walk away from the computer and take a break, or b) try a virtual multiple desktop program. Linux has always had this built in.. (along with their far superior “Start menu”) but i’ve never been busy enough in Linux to use it. i was browsing through this list of “40 awesome apps” which are all tiny downloads (2mb or Read More …

mmmm .. AutoText brings me typing bliss

Michael ChalkLeave a commentinnovation, technology

“language and literacy” Oh the joy of writing those words! i should say, the ease and simplicity of writing three words, with only three keystrokes. i write those words all the time, so i need a way to do it more easily. I have found the magic of “Auto Text” … 1) i key in double-L, and then 2) the full stop / dot / period key. My autotext program (AutoHotKey) does the rest. Three keys, to write 21 characters. mmmmmmmmm Surely you’ve used – or at least heard of Read More …