Stupid computer non-help screen

[listersgirl]

Help!

I have two stupid questions about IE that maybe someone can answer:

1) Is there a way to set it so that the default is that links, when clicked, open in a new window?

2) Is there a way to designate it so that any new windows automatically open up maximized?

I suppose I should be thankful that these are my most pressing problems this morning, but it's irritating me that I can't figure them out myself.

Comments

[sh1mm3r.livejournal.com]

From learning about HTML coding, etc., I think the first one is dependent on how people code the links. I always right click and go to "open in new window" just in case.

If you find out about number 2, I'd sure like to know that one!

[listersgirl]

Sigh. I was worried that might be the case. Fine.

[notmonochrome.livejournal.com]

According to nicepersonality, who has done tech support for the past forever:

1) Not from within IE. There may be some third-party toolbar or something that offers that option, but I don't know which one (if any). The closest I can find is a setting in Tools > Internet Options > Advanced to force shortcut icons on the desktop open in their own window instead of an existing one (uncheck "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts"). I usually just right-click and choose "Open in New Window."

2) Not that I can find, in either IE or Windows Explorer. Huh.

[listersgirl]

Yeah, I think I'm just going to have to get in the right-click habit. Thanks for asking, though.

[notmonochrome.livejournal.com]

You can Shift-click, too. I don't know if that's any easier, though.

[listersgirl]

It probably would be, except that I usually have a CD case in my other hand, because I AM AN OLD WOMAN and CD writing is very, very tiny. Sigh.

[notmonochrome.livejournal.com]

Plus that requires using two hands in a coordinated fashion. I could never, ever be a drummer.

[listersgirl]

I took percussion techniques in university, and I was very good at it, as long as all I had to do was count out the rhythms. I am a rhythm master! But as soon as I had to actually, you know, make the sounds, my natural ability to be a complete doofus came shining through.

[starfishchick]

I usually just right-click and choose "Open in New Window". It's a reflex for me now.

HI!

[listersgirl]

Hi!

I was reading through your obsessively organized memories last night. *hearts*

[starfishchick]

Hee - glad someone appreciates them! :)

And thanks for the reminder - I have to organize the Lost fic memories before they get too overwhelming.

[listersgirl]

I think I may have written Sayid/Sawyer yesterday morning in my morning pages, but I might just be making it up, because, you know, 5:30 in the morning!

[starfishchick]

OMG OMG OMG!!!!

And WOW, I am so impressed with you for still doing you pages. I haven't since Grand Bend. I am teh sux0r!!

[listersgirl]

I stopped for ages, but I managed to start again last weekend, and so far *crosses fingers* I'm still going.

Of course, I'm weeks behind on my tasks.

[starfishchick]

I am getting the book back from the TPL tonight, so go me!

There are a few reasons I should be back on track soon:

1. We set the clocks back this weekend so I should be able to get up again without it being pitch black.

2. When baseball is over, I can start going to bed earlier (like, 10 instead of 12) and therefore get up earlier.

Sigh.

[listersgirl]

Ooh, I forgot about the clocks changing. That should help, for sure.

Mostly I just need new things to write about. There are only so many lists someone can me, even me who loves lists!

[starfishchick]

At least, the clocks had better bloody go back this weekend - it'll be November on Monday!

[par-avion.livejournal.com]

Not that I know of in IE. But if you use Firefox -- tabbed browsing ::loves:: -- there is a way to force all links to open in a new tab :)

[tinkerer.livejournal.com]

I second the move to Firefox! Secure browsing, tabbed browsing... what more could one ask for? :D

I also second shift-click over "right-click->open in new window" (mentioned by a few people), but that's just a matter of personal preference...

[listersgirl]

I've mostly been shift-clicking, but I usually need my second hand for something important, like eating. :)

[listersgirl]

I love the idea of tabbed browsing, but the IT department here does not love the idea of me downloading a new browser. They suck. :)