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How do I open a remote desktop session on a secondary monitor?
How do I open a remote desktop session on a secondary monitor (in full-screen)? It always seems to want to open on the primary one and I cannot find a switch which lets me choose. Is there a known solution or workaround for this?
How do I find the largest files and folders on a drive?
Possible Duplicate: How can I visualize the file system usage on Windows? I am looking for a tool to tell me which files and folders are the largest as I need to do some cleanup.
How do I restore .bat files association with the system (make them run when double-clicked)?
What do I set the 'Opens with...' property to in order to get the system to run .bat files again (when they are double-clicked)? Somehow my boss convinced his workstation that the handler for files was supposed to be Word. Now, when double-clicking files, they're opened up in Word.
Can I use "AND" in Outlook filters?
I wish to create an Outlook rule that matches two non-adjacent words in the subject line. It must match both words (AND), not one or the other. If I add the two words as one entry it treats them as a phrase rather than two distinct words, and if I add them as separate entries, it places an "OR" between them. Creating two rules doesn't work either, as they behave just like the "OR" case. Is there any way to say, in effect, "Apply this rule to emails matching ALL of the following words."?
What does load average mean on Unix/Linux?
If I run , I get something like this: What do those numbers on the end mean? The man page tells me it's "the load average of the system over the last 1, 5, and 15 minutes.". But what is the scale? Is 1.27 high? Low? Does it depend on my system?
How to keep iTunes libraries in sync?
I have a couple of PCs and a Mac that I have my music libraries on them. Occasionally, I add files, edit artworks and ID3 tags on one of them. I want to keep them synchronized on all of my computer. Any organizational change I make (e.g. update album name, which will reorganize the folder structure) should automatically propagate to others. What's the best way to do that? Please suggest a free (as in beer) solution (bonus points if it's free as in speech). Better yet, one that doesn't require third party software. Note that sharing iTunes libraries is not a solution for me as I want to have all my files when I take only one of them and go out. The issue is resolved with the advent of iTunes 9.0.
How do I reset the Windows XP Administrator password?
I have forgotten the Administrator password of my Windows XP installation and locked out. Is there a way to reset it? I do have physical access to the PC.
How to open the Recycle Bin from the Windows command line?
How do I open the Recycle Bin from the command line? I'd be very glad if there is a built-in Windows command.
Where can I find a list of all formulas available for homebrew?
Is there a way to get a list of all formulas (packages) I can install using homebrew for Mac OS X?
Differences between Cherry mechanical keyboard switches?
I want a comfortable, responsive mechanical switch keyboard. My only concern about mechanical switch keyboards is the noise. Boards based off of the Cherry MX Blue seem to be the loudest, but apparently offer increased tactility. I don't mind a clicky noise (I would actually prefer a bit of noise), I just don't want anything overpowering. What are the different types of Cherry mechanical switches are out there, and what separates one from the other? Also, where would I be able to test one out?
What is the maximum allowed rows in a Microsoft Excel .xls or .xlsx
Is there a limit? I couldn't find one posted.
Why is "Everything is a file" unique to the Unix operating systems?
I often hear people say "Unix's unique philosophy is that it treats everything as a file" or "In Unix, everything is a file". But I've never heard anyone explain why it is unique to Unix. So, why is this unique to Unix? Does other operating systems such as Windows and Macs not operate on files? And, is it unique compared to other operating systems?
How can I improve font appearance in google chrome?
. On the left is firefox 4, on the right is chrome 12. Is there a way to make chrome render prettier fonts? The above image was taken on windows xp. Below is another example from windows 7.
What is the origin of K = 1024?
Why does the discrepancy in the number of bytes in a kilobyte exist? In some places I've seen the number 1024 (210) while in others it's 1000 (and the difference gets increasingly large with M, G, T, etc.). This is not a discussion about whether it should be 1024 or 1000 (though you can discuss it in the comments) but about where/when this situation originated and/or became widespread. As far as I know, Linux and hardware manufacturers never use the 1024 variant. That, and hearsay, make me think MS-DOS made this version common, but what are the facts?
How to find the largest directories or largest files?
Under Linux, I'm looking for a command to list the largest file and/or the largest directories under a directory.
Can I disable the cache in Chrome for specific hosts?
I like using Chrome as my everyday browser, as well as for web dev work. I'd like to be able to prevent Chrome from caching anything from (or really, any arbitrary host name) so that I don't have to hard-refresh (Ctrl-Shift-R) all the time. Is this possible? How?
How can I display the absolute path in bash prompt?
I currently have my bash set to something like this: How can I make it show the absolute path instead of the relative one (e.g. instead of )?
Does %* in batch file mean all command line arguments?
Does in batch file mean all command line arguments?
Mac Homebrew and Wireshark
I've installed Wireshark(.org) using Homebrew. at the end the script says I'm not able to find the 'wireshark' GUI. Any idea of how to build it? Thanks
Keeping local windows folder in sync with remote ftp folder in real time
I know it has been asked before, but I would like it to happen in real time and transparently (without the need to open a separate FTP client such as FileZilla). For example, if I edit a text file in the local folder and then save it, it should immediately detect it and push the changes to the remote folder. Also, if files/folder are added or removed in the local folder, the exact same changes have to be made on the remote folder. It can be unidirectional (changes made on the local folder has to be pushed to the remote folder but the reverse is not necessary). It would be great if it allows us to specify some excluded files/folders which do not need to be in sync. Is there such an application that you know of?