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Stephen · 01-11-2018, 02:17 PM

As in Windows explorer. File explorer? Basically saving changes in one app then switching back to Explorer so I can copy the saved file from one folder to another. I'd like to switch to Explorer with source and destination folders both visible so I can copy the file over.

**Frownland** · 01-11-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

In Windows 10 when I'm alt-tabbing to get back to Explorer from another app is there a way to just switch to Explorer with all the open windows visible instead of having to select each window separately to bring them forward?

Have you tried "restore down" by the red x in the corner?

Stephen · 01-12-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Have you tried "restore down" by the red x in the corner?

As in switching the window between maximised and windowed? Not really helpful as I am on a laptop with minimal screen real estate. Experimenting with multiple desktops which might work ok, apart from the desktop shortcuts always opening things in the first one instead of the current one.

Basically I am switching between three apps, editing a javascript in WordPad, copying it over to Illustrator's presets folder in File Explorer and then testing it in Illustrator. I have two windows open in File Explorer, documents and program files folders because it won't let me save changes directly in the applications folder, my document window in WordPad and multiple documents in Illustrator. When I finish an edit in WordPad and zoom that window Illustrator is the previous app I was in so then I need to switch from that to File Explorer. Anyway hopefully the multiple desktops thing is workable. Haven't used that before in Windows but I'm used to it from Linux so I'll see how it goes.

Plankton · 01-17-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

As in Windows explorer. File explorer? Basically saving changes in one app then switching back to Explorer so I can copy the saved file from one folder to another. I'd like to switch to Explorer with source and destination folders both visible so I can copy the file over.

Create a Shortcut to the folder you'd like to go to, then right click on the shortcut and in the Properties tab fill in a Shortcut key, like Ctrl + Alt + M. You'll have to physically press those keys to set it within the Shortcut key property.

definetheline · 02-13-2018, 05:25 AM

I've been having so much trouble with my iTunes lately that I'm thinking of switching to a whole different music player. Is this the thread where I can get tips on that, or is there a better one somewhere else on Music Banter?

Trollheart · 02-13-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by definetheline

I've been having so much trouble with my iTunes lately that I'm thinking of switching to a whole different music player. Is this the thread where I can get tips on that, or is there a better one somewhere else on Music Banter?

Media Monkey is very highly rated I believe.

definetheline · 02-26-2018, 02:24 AM

Thanks for the tip, Trollheart. I did some research over the weekend about different alternatives to iTunes, and Media Monkey did seem like the best one. One of the articles that was the most helpful in getting a basic idea of the different options was this one:

https://www.1and1.co.uk/digitalguide...-alternatives/

Media Monkey looks pretty good in that lineup but there's something to be said for the other options too. Hopefully that link will help other people in case there's anyone else out there who's fed up with iTunes

DwnWthVwls · 02-26-2018, 09:04 AM

Just get spotify.

definetheline · 02-27-2018, 09:01 AM

That's another option, but I feel a little better supporting musicians by buying their stuff as much as I can (though obviously that's difficult financially for a lot of people)

The Batlord · 02-27-2018, 10:38 AM

Then you should probably use Bandcamp.

01-11-2018, 02:17 PM	#1851 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,850	As in Windows explorer. File explorer? Basically saving changes in one app then switching back to Explorer so I can copy the saved file from one folder to another. I'd like to switch to Explorer with source and destination folders both visible so I can copy the file over.

02-13-2018, 05:25 AM	#1855 (permalink)
definetheline Groupie Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 19	I've been having so much trouble with my iTunes lately that I'm thinking of switching to a whole different music player. Is this the thread where I can get tips on that, or is there a better one somewhere else on Music Banter?

02-26-2018, 02:24 AM	#1857 (permalink)
definetheline Groupie Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 19	Thanks for the tip, Trollheart. I did some research over the weekend about different alternatives to iTunes, and Media Monkey did seem like the best one. One of the articles that was the most helpful in getting a basic idea of the different options was this one: https://www.1and1.co.uk/digitalguide...-alternatives/ Media Monkey looks pretty good in that lineup but there's something to be said for the other options too. Hopefully that link will help other people in case there's anyone else out there who's fed up with iTunes

02-27-2018, 09:01 AM	#1859 (permalink)
definetheline Groupie Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 19	That's another option, but I feel a little better supporting musicians by buying their stuff as much as I can (though obviously that's difficult financially for a lot of people)