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How to download a folder containing multiple files on an FTP server to a desktop?
I want to download a folder which contains hundreds of files that are hosted on an ftp server to my Windows 7 desktop. I've never used FTP before, so I am not sure where to start.
OS X Lion desktop switching speed
One of the things I've noticed about OS X Lion that is really annoying me is that when you switch desktop to the next one over (this starts out as the Ctrl + ← / → shortcut) this animation is much slower than the switch animation that gets set off when you switch desktops with the keyboards shortcu…
Why does connecting to my work VPN cause my internet to not work?
I VPN to my work, and then I terminal server into my computer. Everything works fine in relation to the VPN access, but locally I can't access the internet. How can I fix this?
What limits a motherboard from supporting more memory?
My specific question is with the ASUS M3N78-VM motherboard that my home server uses. I currently have 4x2GB installed for a total of 8GB but I was hoping to upgrade to say 16GB (4x4GB). The official specifications of that motherboard says it only supports up to 8GB but it was released back when onl…
What is the Mac terminal command to remove ACL?
I'm trying to find the terminal command on a Mac to remove ACL to fix user permissions on a folder that gives an error code when I try to copy it (error code -41).
How to install FFmpeg on Debian?
How do I install on Debian?
Access a ZFS volume in Windows?
You'd think this would have been asked but I can't seem to find it so... Let's say I have a ZFS setup in this enclosure (8 bay USB3 JBOD): Now, I'm going to be running it on my Mac direct attached but I'd like to be able to access the files when I boot into Windows as well. With HFS+ volumes Apple …
Custom bash tab completion
I have my custom console utility with list of options What should I do to able bash autocomplete the options by pressing the key? I mean the user typed then pressed . And then appeared.
How to type pound sign(£) using US keyboard, in Windows, Linux and Mac?
I have dual boot configuration with Fedora and Windows XP. Keyboard is normal US standard keyboard. Now that I am working for a UK based client, I need to use pound sign quite often. Currently I am copy pasting it, and it is a bit annoying. If it is possible to type pound sign using US keyboard, th…
Are there any differences between `/etc` and `/private/etc`?
Are there any differences between and on Mac OS X?
Using underscore in file names?
I use the command line frequently to navigate my files so I try not to have spaces in file names. Typically I have used an underscore to connect words but it was recently suggested that I should use a dash. Are there any disadvantages to using an underscore in file names? Should I switch to a dash?…
Hide desktop.ini for the desktop view only; still show hidden and system files
Is it possible to hide on the desktop, but show it when viewed in Windows Explorer? Essentially, I need to be able to see hidden and system files when using Windows Explorer, but I don't like the two files on my desktop (using Windows 7, 8, and 8.1). Is there a way to hide those two files on the de…
How does Bittorrent work?
I want to learn more about the bittorrent way of file sharing. I am a technically advanced user (programmer), so technically advanced material is no problem, but it should be concise and to the point. I need a good resource book/web which explains the overall bittorrent architecture. I am not inter…
on Mac, how to export pdf for certain pages
on Mac, how to export pdf for certain pages. For example, I have a pdf file for 40 pages, I just want to export page 10 and 11. Can anyone help me?thnaks
How to share a VirtualBox image?
How would I share a VirtualBox image? I am a developer and I want to be able to allow other developers to develop on their machines from the same image. Is there an easy way of doing this? Every week we would like to share our images.
Windows script to copy some text to the clipboard?
I am using an application that requires several attempts to log in (because of overloaded servers). This app has no "remember my password" feature. Therefore, I would like to make a script (preferably a .bat script), that would first copy my password into the clipboard -so that I don't have to rety…
How can I run another app when pressing the calculator key on my keyboard?
I've a Logitech Media Keyboard 600 which features a separate button to launch the calculator. I need that quite often, but the Windows shipped calculator is useless; there are more advanced out there. So I've installed another calculator application and want this special key start this other app in…
How much memory can a 64bit machine address at a time?
If the memory is byte addressable, shouldn't it be ? A general Google search says 8GB or 16GB max. How is that true? Also, how does it depend on the Operating System?
How do I make sudo ask for the root password?
When I run as a normal unprivileged user, it asks for my password, not the root password. That's often convenient, but it reduces the amount of information someone would have to have in order to run commands as root. So how can I make ask for the root password instead of the invoking user's passwor…
Is there a built-in method for computing an SHA-1 or MD5 hash in Windows 7?
Is there a built-in method for computing an SHA-1 or MD5 hash in Windows 7?