DrPak
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I wrote the following letter to the USMLEworld folks. I was wondering if anyone had a similar problem and if they ever found a solution to this problem:
I am a subscriber to usmleworld. I enjoy the service and I think the questions are great. However I have a big problem with the user interface. You guys use a java-based interface which, once in a block, does not allow me to minimize the window and use other applications. I look up a lot of stuff online (usually wikipedia) as I am reading the usmleworld content. When there is something I don't remember the meaning of, or I want to delve into more deeply, it's very easy for me to look it up online as opposed to lugging out a big dictionary and reference books around with me. The only way I can do this currently is to first suspend the block I am in so that the usmleworld window can be minimized. This is quite a hassle because I usually feel a need to look things up with every question. I have a slow internet connection where I live (Pakistan) and this frequent suspension and reloading of the block takes a lot of time and causes me significant delays and a lot of frustration. My entire flow of thought is interrupted as I sit staring at the "Loading" window for upto 5 minutes at a time. Please give me some sort of a workaround to this problem. I am sure I'm not the only one with this problem. With o
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| robin082006
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Use IE instead of Firefox.
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| DrPak
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Are u sure? Have you used usmleworld and not had this problem? The thing is that usmleworld is not browser based, but they make u download and java script program that logs into the usmlesworld server. So there is no browser involved.
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| ing
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I don't think you can minimize the window. I guess this may prevent people from printing the screen. But I'm not sure.
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| robin082006
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open MS Word if you want to type your note.
Then press Alt and Tab to select running program.
Good luck.
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| DrPak
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No, the Alt+Tab trick didn't work either. But the problem is solved. I wrote to usmleworld and bugged them, and they offered to change my subscription to a browser-based service, which I accepted. I'm accessing usmleworld with a browser now. Problem solved! I have to commend usmleworld for their excellent customer support.
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| doctor_80
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Hi drpak ,
I need to know few things , please help me with that
1. How many total Qs are there in UW step 2 ???
2. Do U think one month subscription wud be enough to do UW ??
Thanks in advance
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| Mamay
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Hey colleagues...
I have a Q to everyone who used to use the usmleworld: can you really try to make a screen shot of the UW block window, or can you simply print it out? I would like to have something saved/copied for further reference... Thanks for answer in advance...
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