Tip 2 - Use Launchy

Great little program, takes a small amount of getting used to, but after a couple days you'll never want to be without it.

This little utility is a smart tool for opening your applications and doing tasks that you regularly have to go looking for the launch icons. There are many things it does that I haven't even explored yet, and they seem to be developing more while web 2.0 folks seem to be creating scripts that work with Luanchy.

Read more on the site, try it out and let me know if you agree that it is a HUGE time saver.

Peace,
geoffrey/pax

RUBARBike.org Updates Made

Updates have been made to rubarbike.org as they have begun a new season after summer travels. Be sure to check out the site and the BRAG photo album!

Leave comments if you see area for improvement, if there are no comment I'll assume it looks perfect!

Tip 1 - Smoothing Out the Fonts

Today we launch the new blog concept for AWA. These posts will start including tips that may improve your computer and web experience.

For today's I will tell you about a little trick to change the font style to make things a bit more eye friendly. This is not for everyone, but I thing it helps a lot.

Some people have mentioned that web pages are easier to read in Inernet Explorer than with other browsers. Well, turns out this is a windows XP feature available for all programs.

If you right click on your desktop and bring up Display Properties box (or open it from control panel or run - 'desk.cpl'). Go to the Appearance tab, click on Effects and change the "Use the following method to smooth edges.." to Clear Type.

Try it, see what you think, and if you prefer to have the crisp looking text change it back to Standard.

Leave a comment and let me know which way you prefer.

Peace,
geoffrey/pax