blurfus interactive

The Microsoft Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards, can do a few tricks people aren’t always aware of.

The Windows Logo key looks like this:

Do try this at home:

• Windows: Display the Start menu
• Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows
• Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer
• Windows + F: Display Search for files
• Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer
• Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center
• Windows + R: Display Run dialog box
• Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows
• Windows + L: Lock the workstation
• Windows + U: Open Utility Manager

Have Fun Now…

I was cleaning up my PC the other day and came across with an old application I once wrote while learning Swing. I figured I’d just pack it and release it as others may find it useful (or not).

So, Let me introduce you to….

RenameIT

RenameIT is a Java Swing application that, given a folder name and a prefix, will rename all the files in that folder to the following format:
[prefix]_[seq.number].[file extension]

Requires Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.2 or better installed on your computer (most computers nowadays have it)

You can obtain a FREE copy of this application in the downloads section.

Once, I have some time to clean up the code, I will release the source code as well, very likely under the GPL, for others to use it as a learning tool (as the application itself is very simple)

In Part I of this series, we discussed how to save your business some money by using services such as Skype or Vonage for your long distance calls.
In this second installment, we will go the opposite way and ask you to spend money. Counter-intuitive? maybe but not until you read the rest of article.

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