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Size windows correctly with an easy Applescript

Set bounds of front window to {0, 22, 450, 300}

A simple little AppleScript makes it trivial to make windows the exact size you like and put them exactly where you want them — for most apps anyway. Here’s how.

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Reopen windows on Restart in Lion?

When you restart your Mac under Lion all the apps and windows automatically open up again. If you don’t want them to, here’s how to change that behaviour.

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Quit and Discard Windows in Lion

Quit and Discard Windows will usually stop Lion from reopening documents when you start an app up again. But watch out: there’s a twist in the tail. Find out what makes some files still open up again and how to change the behaviour.

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How to use your iPad or iPhone as a second monitor

I work with a MacBook Pro on my lap and don’t use an external monitor. But once in a while I need just a little bit of extra room on my screen. Did you know your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch can be an extra screen? Here’s how to make it happen.

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