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How To Execute Cmd.exe Silently?
I use below code in Run dialog of Windows XP. You may replace the program path any program installed on your system. The problem is Photoshop launches up but cmd.exe window still keeps. I do not want to cmd.exe file pop up. Is it possible to launch up a program via cmd without opening a cmd.exe win…
Does Linux have a Ctrl+Alt+Del equivalent?
Does Linux have a CTRL+ALT+DEL equivalent?
Can IE9 Beta be installed side-by-side with IE8?
Can IE 9 be installed side-by-side with IE 8? If not what are some recommendations for using IE9 for testing?
Why Do Some USB Cables Have Two USB Connectors at the End?
I've recently bought an external hard drive enclosure and it had arrived with an USB cable, with one USB connector on one side and two on the other. Why do some USB cables have two connectors while others do not?
What does the number on the visual studio solution icon represent?
Just out of curiosity - what does the number represent? At first I thought it was simply the version/year, because I saw some 10's and some 8's (I have vs 2010 and 2008) but, then why do I have some 9's aswell?
There appears to be a poltergeist in my speakers (no, really)
I've no idea if there's a suitable Stack Exchange for poltergeists. It appears to be software, hardware or virus related, so I thought I'd try here, seeing as Ghostbusters is just a film, so I can't call them. I'm not going mad, and this isn't a joke. There's what appears to be a radio stream comin…
How to prevent clearing of terminal output when I "exit" an SSH session?
This is the situation: I open a terminal in Ubuntu, and do , which works as expected. From host-1, I do , which again works fine and connects me to host-2. From host-2 I do, for example, , which prints to the screen. Problem: If I do , the screen is cleared, and I am left with only the following: H…
What folder are installation logs in?
If an installer stores a log of the installation process, where would I find that log? If there is an installer that does not log the installation process, how can I make it do so?
Connect to server using SFTP and a public SSH key using FileZilla on Windows
Is it possible to generate an SSH key on a Windows machine and then use that key to connect to a server using SFTP via FileZilla? This is all working with my Mac, but I have a client that is stuck in a Windows environment. Our server does not have traditional FTP access and I need to get him connec…
Bash not loading '.profile' in new session on Linux
I'm setting up a new Linux machine I got from our IT dept, and noticed is not loaded when I start a new terminal session. The current shell is Bash, though I changed it from the default sh it came with. How do I make it load on startup? I access the shell via SSH: . I have administrator privileges …
How do I escape the '{' and '}' characters in an AutoHotKey script?
I'm trying to write a simple auto-replace script but can't find how to insert the '{}' characters. The usual escape characters (backtick ` or backslash ) don't seem to work for curly brackets. e.g. gives rather than
How do I interpret the results of the `ls -l` command?
I want to learn about the meaning of values for example first line; is here the owner of directory ?
Is it safe to hot swap a PS/2 keyboard?
I've always powered down machine to change out PS/2 peripherals. Is it necessary?
Use runas with a domain account on a non-domain machine in Windows 2k/XP/Vista/7
My Windows 7 computer is on LAN in an intranet with a Windows domain, but it is not a member of that domain. However, I need to run some applications under domain accounts while I'm logged on locally as a local admin. I know you can use the utility to start processes under accounts different from t…
Why does vim delay for a second whenever I use the 'O' command (open a new line above and insert)?
When I use most commands, they take effect instantly. When I use the command, however, I see the "O" replace the current character for a about a second, then the current character returns, and a new line is inserted and opened. I have no such problem with the command (open a new line below and inse…
What is the equivalent of chmod 777?
I'm trying to replace with , but I'm getting UAC permission issues when I try to open a file with the replacement . I have to open as admin. How can I perform a Windows 7 equivalent of the linux on the file?
(reverse-i-search) in Bash
I usually end up using CTRL+r for (reverse-i-search), however, sometimes I pass the command that I was looking for; if I do again a it doesn't find it anymore. I assume that the current pointer to the command history is before the command I'm looking for. Does anybody knows how to go back to the mo…
What's the meaning of 10.0.0.1/24 address of my computer (from the "ip addr" command)?
What's the meaning of 10.0.0.1/24 address of my computer (from the - command)? Why is it 1/24 and not 0/8? Why is it using the 10.0.0 range and not 192.168.10?
SMTP: Is it possible to CC someone without sending the original?
I actually started thinking about this because I forgot to CC someone on an email I was supposed to send, and I wanted him to get a copy without double-sending to everyone else. I ended up just forwarding it to him, but I'm still curious. Where are the CC and BCC lists handled in SMTP? Would you ne…
"Always use this program to open these files" is grayed out. Why?
I inadvertently set the Registry Editor to be the default editor for *.txt files. Now when I go to change the default, "Always use this program to open these files" is grayed out. This is the case whether I right click on the file and choose "Open with...", or start with the "Set Default Programs" …