PLEASE NOTE – THIS FIX WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AT THIS URL AS WE ARE MOVING TO DAVIDCRANDALL.COM – HOWEVER, WE UNDERSTAND THIS PROBLEM HAS EFFECTED MANY PEOPLE AND WE WILL MAKE A PAGE DEDICATED TO THIS FIX

Hello everyone!  A common problem for Vista users with Dreamweaver MX is the “Insert>Tables” function; it simply will not work.  I have already posted two articles on this issue providing some fixes for the issue.  In the first article, I show how to make the “Insert Table” function actually do something and that is insert a table.  The only problem with THIS fix is that it doesn’t allow you to change the specs before the table is inserted into your Document.  The second fix is a tip given by a user, and another tip given by me which has worked for a decent ammount of people, but not all (for some it only worked temporarily, then the problem occured again.)  In this tutorial, I will be giving a new fix which will make the “Insert Tables” function work like a charm.

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These days, things are constantly changing – especially all things tech.  The way we use our computers, watch our TV programs and movies, advertise business, check our e-mail, and browse the internet constantly changes.  In my last article, I explained the reasons one may like to switch to Firefox from Internet Explorer 7, now I will explain the reasons you may want to stay with Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer 7 is fast. Especially on the Vista machine as it was made to match and work with Vista.  Each and every feature, at least with my experience, has responded very quickly.  So its performance has been great.

Internet Explorer 7 is safe. By safe, I mean it does indeed help prevent you from spyware, adware, and phishing websites.  Built in to IE7 is a pop-up blocker and phishing filter.

Internet Explorer 7 now has tabbed browsing. I LOVE tabbed browsing – in fact, I love IE7′s tabbed browsing feature more than Firefox’s.  IE7′s “New Tab” button is already on the toolbar, while with Firefox (at least when I got it) you had to browse the menu’s or use a keyboard shortcut to create a new tab.  Now with Firefox, there IS a button you can add, but you have to do the work in finding it and adding it yourself.  Having the button there automatically, like IE7, is just common sense.

Internet Explorer 7 is stylish. If you want a taste of the way Windows Vista looks and feels, Internet Explorer 7 is a good start.  The design of this browser is beautiful and elegant.  The great thing is that the beautiful looks of IE7 does not inhibit IE7′s performance and speed.

Internet Explorer 7 is free….enough said about that.

So which is it?  IE7 or Firefox?

And the winner is……FIREFOX!  Firefox is safe, fast, customizable in appearance and functionality, and its security measures are NOT annoying!  Sorry, IE7 just doesn’t cut it for me anymore.  Getting IE7 to test websites with Flash documents was a difficult process.  It usually gives me some warning that the web page I’m trying to access is attempting to use some sort of ActiveX control that could harm my computer….IT’S JUST AN SWF FLASH DOCUMENT!  Anyways, besides that annoyance, the pop-up blocker can also be annoying – Firefox’s utilities are just much more functional and tolerable.

I love almost more than anything that you can literally change Firefox’s interface.  You can make it look like anything by downloading themes from Firefox’s website.

Firefox is undoubtabley the best web browser I use, and I MUST reccomend it to you.  If you’re afraid that it’s going to be too different than the Internet Explorer you’re used to – don’t worry about it.  Firefox is SUPER simple and has a similar layout to Internet Explorer.

So do yourself a favor and download Firefox.

What Do you Think?
What is your favorite web browser?  Send in all your thoughts to david@funkytower.com OR leave a comment below!

Take it easy,
David Crandall

There is an ongoing battle between FireFox and IExplorer users.  Much like the battle between Mac users and PC users – no one has substance to their argument, other than the fact they just like their operating system – no one has any substantial reason for switching to Firefox or staying with IExplorer.  I use both, so let me share with you the pros and cons of both.  This first article is all about firefox, so if you’re remotely curious as to why you should use Firefox, then please read this article.

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NOTE: NEW FIX AVAILABLE HERE: http://www.funkytower.com/2008/09/22/dreamweaver-mx-and-vista-fix-insert-tables-best-fix/

Recently, I have posted the article “Dreamweaver MX and Vista: Inserting Tables Fix” which has become one of the most popular recent posts I’ve written thus far.  This post shows how to get the Insert>Tables function in Dreamweaver MX to work in Vista – specifically Vista Premium (but should work with other versions.)  This has been a huge help to readers across the globe and I am thankful that I have been able to help so many people.

As you may know, FunkyTower.Com is not just about me helping you – the goal is to get you involved by offering ideas for content, solutions to problems, etc., that are all submitted or asked about by you.  This happened recently, thanks to Phil Chave.  Phil sent me this e-mail which may solve the ever so frustrating Inserting Tables problem in its entirety:

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Windows Vista looks cool – alot cooler than XP.  It’s sleek design is probably what attracts users the most.  I have to say, it is very pretty – but, I like things to be exactly how I want them.  I like to pick and choose my colors, and even the design and shape of my taskbar and start menu.  I like custom cursors, sounds, icons, backgrounds, etc.  I like everything on my computer to represent me and who I am, and I like to do it in style.  If you want custom EVERYTHING, like me, and you have Windows XP or Windows Vista, I have something to show you.

It’s a company called Stardock.  These people have come up with possibly the most wonderful programs I have ever used.  Using their products, you can change virtually anything on your XP/Vista machine.  Allow me to show you a few that I thoroughly enjoy.

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