Rules for Happy Computing
Al3x has 25 solid rules for ‘happy computing.’ I think I would add, Never reach for the mouse when you could use the keyboard. Via
Archive for September, 2008
Writing Tools for Back to School – TUAW
TUAW has written up a few writing tools for back to school. I’m not familiar with a few of them, but lately I’m into WriteRoom – plain text and pretty. I’ve mentioned it in a couple posts.
New iPods Sept 9
MacWorld‘s Chris Breen considers the upcoming iPod event of September 9. Well thought out article, although nothing surprising. In any case – new iTouch please!
An AppleScript to Launch Backdrop Behind Your Current Application
Backdrop overlays a picture or solid color on your desktop and hides all any files that may have accumulated there. Here is an AppleScript to toggle Backdrop on and off behind your active application.
Escape in Text Document Brings Up Completion List
Here’s a quick one. Type a few letters in TextEdit (or other writing app) and press Escape. A list of possible completions for your typed letters appears! Add this to the growing list of accidental finds.
MacBook Pro Mockup
9 to 5 Mac has found some really nice MacBook Pro mockups (well, jut one). It looks a MacBook Air Black to me, but it’s very well done in Photoshop. Glass track pad!
