16th April 2001
When I sit down to compile issues every couple of weeks, I usually face a folder filled with Internet shortcuts. Often, I'll drag & drop 'em in there as the week progresses. In the end (or at the beginning), I'm faced with cryptic titles like "Home Page" and "Download Area." Even though I'm a visual guy, I often forget that the thumbnail feature works for Internet shortcuts as well as images (at least, in Windows 2000 and ME). When you're faced with a handful of URLs, copy their shortcuts into a folder and turn on the "Thumbnails" view. Suddenly, you'll see a set of screen shots splattered inside that window. If you have a photographic memory, this is perfect. Or, let's say you just ran a search -- and tons of links pop up. Drag & drop the more promising destinations into... either the same folder or a new one. Turn on those thumbnails again and you'll be set. NOTE: this also works with local HTML files, although loading up a remote Web page is more fun.