Thursday, October 7, 2010

Resize All Columns to Fit Text with a Simple Keyboard Shortcut [Keyboard Shortcuts]

Resize All Columns to Fit Text with a Simple Keyboard Shortcut [Keyboard Shortcuts]: "
The detailed view in Windows Explorer and other Windows applications often has poorly spaced information columns. Pressing CTRL and the numeric pad's + key will automatically resize them for best fit. More »






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NoReplyAll Stops Outlook Users from Burdening Your Inbox [Downloads]

NoReplyAll Stops Outlook Users from Burdening Your Inbox [Downloads]: "
Outlook 2007/2010 only: Few things make work feel like a moment from Office Space more than seeing an email hit an entire department's inboxes, over and over again. If you're in an Outlook environment, the NoReplyAll add-on stifles the ad nauseam action. More »






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The Problem with Using the Same Password Everywhere, Illustrated [Humor]

The Problem with Using the Same Password Everywhere, Illustrated [Humor]: "
We recently offered a feature explaining why you should update your weak passwords, and stop using the same password everywhere. Today's xkcd comic illustrates the fallacy and potential dangers of the one-password-for-everything system, with a bit of evil-genius-turned-sad backstory. More »






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Beneath the Loft: A Stylish Apartment Workspace [Featured Workspace]

Beneath the Loft: A Stylish Apartment Workspace [Featured Workspace]: "
Integrating your workspace into your living space, especially when you're living in a small apartment, is a challenge. Creating a workspace that blends in and creates a sense of spaciousness in a tiny nook is an outright art form. More »






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Five Best Fax Services [Hive Five]

Five Best Fax Services [Hive Five]: "
Despite the overall decrease in the popularity of fax machines, faxing is still a common practice in many industries. Here's a look at five of the most popular services for sending and receiving faxes from a computer—without the clunky hardware. More »






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Grow a Green Curtain to Cut Down on Cooling Costs [Energy Conservation]

Grow a Green Curtain to Cut Down on Cooling Costs [Energy Conservation]: "
It's a bit late in the year in many locales to be contemplating keeping cool, but this clever planting technique is worth putting on the calendar for next year. Slash your energy bill by planting a shady and edible curtain. More »






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