Customize the Command Prompt in Windows 7

You can customize the appearance of a Command Prompt window, changing its size, font, and even colors. And you can save these settings independently for each shortcut that launches a Command Prompt so that you can make appropriate settings for different tasks.

To customize a Command Prompt window, you make settings in the Properties dialog box that you can reach in three ways:

Right-clicking on a shortcut for a Command Prompt provides the Properties option. Changes you make here affect all future Command Prompt sessions launched from that particular shortcut.

Clicking the Control menu icon in a Command Prompt window offers access to the Properties dialog box. (If Command Prompt is running in full-screen mode, press Alt+Enter to switch to window display.) Changes you make here affect the current session. When you leave the properties dialog box, you’ll be given the option of propagating your changes to the shortcut from which this session was launched. If you accept, all future sessions launched from that shortcut will also use the new settings.

Clicking the Control menu icon in a Command Prompt window and choosing Defaults from the Control menu lets you make changes that will not affect the current session but instead will affect all future sessions (except for those launched from a shortcut whose properties have been customized). These changes also affect future sessions in character-mode, MS-DOS-based applications that do not have a program-information file (PIF) and do not store their own settings.

Tweaking Edit Options

The Options tab offers a variety of options that affect how your Command Prompt window operates. Notably, you can enable or disable QuickEdit Mode. This option provides an easy way to copy text from (and paste text into) Command Prompt windows with a mouse. If you don’t select QuickEdit Mode, you can use commands on the Control menu for copying and pasting text. You can also enable or disable Insert Mode. This setting (which is on by default) allows you to insert text at the cursor position. Clearing the Insert Mode check box setting will allow you to overstrike characters instead.

Note that when you use the third method, choosing Defaults, you also get the option to enable and disable the AutoComplete option, which is enabled by default.

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Ways to Have Fun with a Graphics Tablet and Mac OS X

If you have never used a graphics tablet with Mac OS X, you have missed out on some enjoyable ways to work with Mac OS X. A graphics tablet and Mac OS X can let you write on your screen just as you might on paper, control and access menu items, draw with better precision, and replace your mouse.

Use Handwriting Recognition

If you have a graphics tablet that is compatible with Mac OS X connected to your computer, you can turn on handwriting recognition from a preferences pane in the Mac OS X System Preferences. One thing you can do with the System Preferences Ink pane is to define your handwriting style in terms of letter spacing. You can also enable handwriting recognition in all programs, define how to use the stylus pen that comes with a graphics tablet, and designate the font to use with handwriting recognition.

Use Gestures

Mac OS X lets you use your graphics tablet for selecting menu options without actually moving the pen to the menu bar. Instead you can write special symbols, called gestures, on your tablet. The Gestures tab pane on the Ink preferences pane in the Mac OS X System Preferences lets you see the gestures Mac OS X recognizes and you can activate or deactivate any of them.

Use a Graphics Application

If you enjoy using graphics applications for editing photos or for creating your own artistic masterpieces, you will love owning a graphics tablet. Many graphics applications for Mac OS X let you control most of the features of the software using a graphics tablet and pen instead of a mouse. You will quickly find that you can control the lines, curves and other items you draw with far better precision when you are using a graphics tablet and pen. If you own a Wacom tablet and install Wacom's software, you will have a new preferences pane that will give you even more control over how you use the pen and tablet in graphics applications.

Replace Your Mouse

When you get tired of using your mouse, you can use a graphics tablet and pen to replace your mouse.

Use a Third-Party Application

There are a few special shareware applications available for Mac OS X that can make using a graphics tablet and pen even more enjoyable. One such application is SketchBox.

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Ways to Enjoy Screen Savers on a Mac

Updated for Snow Leopard

Usually people only use screen savers when a computer is idle, but some screen savers are so enjoyable that they can provide visual relief from work sessions. In this list, I briefly describe some ways to enjoy screen savers.

Use Apple's Screen Savers

Apple provides some beautiful screen savers with Mac OS X. To view them, open System Preferences, click on the Desktop and Screen Saver button and select the Screen Saver tab. On the left side is a list of all the screen savers on your computer. My favorite Apple screen saver is Beach.

Use an iPhoto Album

Viewing photos of your children or special pet can be the perfect way to ease work-related stress. Just select the iPhoto album in the list on the Screen Savers preferences pane and let your little one relax you.

Change View Options

Mac OS X has some new display options for some of the screen savers. If you see three small symbols under the screen saver preview with the words "Display Style" under the symbols, you can choose how to view your screen saver. Your options are:

Regular view (symbol on the left) - The screen saver will move slowly around the desktop, completely covering it with one image.
Collage view (symbol in the center) - Sections of the screen saver image will appear on the screen at different angles, and each new image will be placed on top of the previous ones.
Mosaic view (symbol on the right) - Small sections of different images from the screen savers or from images in your folders will be combined to form a mosaic image.

Change Display Options

You can set display options for many screen savers. First, select the screen saver you want from the list of screen savers in the Screen Savers preferences pane. Next, click the Options... button. A pane will open and you will have several options that will vary depending on the screen saver.

Find Free Screen Savers

There are some entertaining free screen savers that you can download and add to the Screen Savers folder in your Users folder. To find more screen savers, go to MacUpdate and search for "Screen Savers."

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Is Quicken for Mac Compatible with Mac OS 10.7 Lion?

Will Quicken for Mac 2005, 2006, or 2007 work on the latest Apple operating system, OS X 10.7 Lion?

Quicken for Mac 2005, 2006 or 2007 will not work on Lion. However, a Lion-compatible version, Quicken Mac 2007 is now available.

Quicken Essentials for Mac will still continue to work on OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or later, including Lion. If you are using Quicken Essentials, make sure you are on the latest Quicken Essentials patch version for full compatibility.

Why will Quicken for Mac 2005, 2006, or 2007 not work on OS X 10.7 Lion?

Quicken for Mac 2005, 2006 and 2007 were originally built for the older PowerPC architecture, and were able to run on newer Intel-based Macs due to an Apple technology called Rosetta. As of OS X 10.7, Apple has discontinued support for Rosetta. Lion Compatible Quicken Mac 2007 is a re-engineered version of Quicken for Mac 2007 that will work on OS X 10.7 Lion.

What are my options if I don't upgrade to OS X 10.7 Lion?

If you do not plan on upgrading to OS X 10.7 Lion, no action is required. You can continue using Quicken for Mac 2005, 2006 or 2007 as is.

What are your plans related to personal finance solutions for Apple customers?

We are committed to supporting Apple products and our Mac customers. We are actively working on a personal finance solution for the iPad, as well as continuing to deliver the highly rated Mint.com iPhone application. In addition, we are evaluating options for Quicken Essentials for Mac.

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