For the neffers@work..the desktop cloaking device

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http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=STEALTHSWITCH

StealthSwitch is a microprocessor based computer privacy device. StealthSwitch uses technology to instantly and completely hide applications with a press of the footswitch. The applications are not just minimized they are made completely invisible. No more minimizing applications, turning off the monitor, or re-booting when someone enters your office or cubicle. With a simple click of the foot switch, you can instantly hide the current window, hide all open windows, or hide all open windows except certain windows. And the best part - because the StealthSwitch is under your desk, no one will notice. When they leave your office, simply click the foot switch again and your programs are back just the way they were.

 

[mitmot]

i need to get me one of these

 

[leftyman]

god how i need something like this

 

[T3C]

nice!

 

[scorpmatt]

saw that, am thinking of getting one

 

[luckysnafu]

That's awesome.

 

[NiKeFiDO]

cool product

 

[AdamSnow]

Yeah, those are sweet

It has to be done with software though... I wonder if you could just make a keystroke do it... like the * on the numpad or something...

 

[neutralizer]

alt-tab .

 

[oznerol]

Originally posted by: AdamSnow
Yeah, those are sweet

It has to be done with software though... I wonder if you could just make a keystroke do it... like the * on the numpad or something...

You definitely can.

Just use a macro program to bind a key, like scroll lock, to the "show desktop" shortcut.

 

[OdiN]

There is a cheaper way to use a foot switch. Find the power switch on your surge strip and use it.

or Window Key + D

 

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or there's ghostzilla

 

[imported_Kensai]

That's slick..