iMac Feedback...#2
by Shell Weinberg
Application title Menu bar Raise the front Mount SuperDisk Application title Menu bar Raise the front Mount SuperDiskLet's start the column today by explaining a couple of operational features you may, or may not, be aware of. First, I want you to look at the upper right corner of the menu bar. Notice a very faint vertical bar with 4 dimples in it. It's between the time and Application icon. When you click on this little bar it toggles (on/off) the title of the Application you are active in. For people who like to see a title with the icon.
While we are at the menu bar, you probably know the traditional press-and-drag method of command selection works just fine. However, we also now have an alternative. When you position your pointer over a menu bar word, click one time and release the mouse button, you will find the menu drops and stays on your screen for 15 seconds. You can then move your pointer without pressing your mouse button down, point to your selection, and click to activate. The interesting thing is while a menu is on screen, you can just point to another menu word and that menu will then drop. Another click anywhere will remove the menu.
And now a couple of ideas I designed to improve my iMac operating environment. I like to have the screen a little more in my face, so to speak, so I raised the front of the iMac a little bit. This changes the viewing angle slightly and I prefer it over the regular set-up. I have done this by gluing a 1" rubber crutch tip to each of the two front feet. The 1" opening in the tip actually fits perfectly over the little round foot. I suggest you retract the blue long foot before putting the tips on.
If you use a product I recommend called "Silicone II", clear, made by GE, you will find that any residue from this glue can be cleaned up without damage to plastic surfaces. It is gel-like to use and hardens into a rubber-like form in 24 hours.
The 1" rubber crutch tips come in a package of 4, white or black, $2.29 at Home Depot. Silicone II can also be purchased there.
Incidentally, if you are pressed for space, and you have the Imation SuperDisk... I have mounted mine on top of the iMac using the Silicone II glue. Only a little dab of the stuff on the front foot and a little dab of the stuff on the underneath, just before the back foot, where it will make contact. Then carefully position the front foot so it is touching the leading edge of the Apple logo. This can be a very slippery deal so you might need an extra pair of hands to help you.You will have to hold the SuperDisk in position for 24 hours while the glue cures. I used masking tape to do this.