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How do I disable Javascript in Chrome?
How do I disable Javascript in Chrome?
How can I create a zip / tgz in Linux such that Windows has proper filenames?
Currently, encodes filenames in UTF, so Windows users see all characters spoiled in filenames which are not english, and can do nothing with it. has the same behavior. How can I create a zip / tgz archive so when Windows users extract it will have all filenames encoded properly?
How can I see if Windows 7 is using TRIM for my SSD drive?
I recently upgraded the firmware on my SSD to support TRIM and upgraded to Windows 7. How can I tell whether Windows is recognizing the drive as SSD and using TRIM correctly?
Freeware local proxy engine for Windows?
Is there a nice and small, freeware proxy application that runs in the system tray? It should support HTTP and HTTPS proxy connections, NTLM authentication and configurable rules (different proxy servers for different hosts). Bonus karma if it can NTLM-authenticate anonymous requests passing throug…
Which lightweight HTTP or FTP Server is good for simple file transfer?
This question is a followup to How to copy files to an untrusted computer?, as there doesn't seem to be a dedicated app for this purpose, I am now searching for a http or ftp server as an alternative. More specifically I am searching for a lightweight server that is usable for simple one-time file …
Best way to share certain passwords stored in Keepass?
What's the best way to share certain passwords that are stored in a Keepass database? For example, I want to share certain Banking Passwords with a family member, but I don't want to share my work passwords (or my personal Keepass database password)
Function keys with external keyboard
When using an external keyboard, how can use a function key as a function key (e.g. F10) instead of Mac custom control button (e.g. mute)? The built-in keyboard contains an button, but I cannot find it in the external one.
How to Bridge Two Ethernet Ports on Mac OS X
How can I bridge two wired ethernet interfaces on Mac OS X (e.g. the current MacPro comes with two ethernet ports)? Googling turned up (e.g. this Apple forum post and this openvpn post) that this is fairly easy on Linux (using the brctl command) and under Windows (via Network Connections > right-cl…
Recover data from SD card
I have a 2 GB Kingston microSD card which is about three years old. I put it in a reader today in my Windows Vista computer, wrote a 32 MB file onto it, safely removed it, and then tried to read it elsewhere. Nothing. Putting it back in the Windows Vista computer it now says: You need to format the…
Remove Spotlight icon from the menu bar
How do I remove the Spotlight icon from the Mac OS X menubar? Note, I don't want to disable Spotlight (I use it). I just want to remove the icon.
Induce Mac graphical login from SSH
How do I induce the Mac graphical login from SSH? Is there a way to make the process start a user session by running a command when remotely logged in via SSH as an admin on Mac OS X? When the machine is at the login window (no user is currently logged in), I want it to open up a user's session as …
What can be used to 'gzip' in Windows?
gzipped files are awesome! they are the best compressed files I know, .rar and .zip are nowhere near , if you compare the compression ratios... Generally I use Windows, does anyone know how can I gzip in Windows?? I have severe limits at the attachment sizes here, so anything that compresses more, …
Open Multiple Instances of Excel without PERSONAL.xlsb Lock Message
Whenever I open more than I instance of Excel, I get the following message: PERSONAL.xlsb is locked for editing Q: How can I disable or hide this message? Alternatively, if someone could suggest a way to improve Excel 2007's support for multiple monitors within a single instance, that would get aro…
Visio alternatives
I need an alternative to Visio for making diagrams (particularly signal processing block diagrams) that includes some kind of custom stencils + connection points. I just spent 2 hours learning bits and pieces of Dia only to find that it has no rotational capabilities, not even 90 degree rotations. …
Why is a single thread spread across CPU's?
I'm just curious why the scheduler constantly moves an app between CPUs, rather than keeping it on one. It looks a bit silly to have 4 cores at 25% rather than one at 100%. Does it has to do with heat, or is it more efficient somehow? Do other OS's do it differently? Insights or links to in-depth s…
How to make Outlook display envelope icon for unread mail in other folders than Inbox?
I get a bunch of SVN commit messages to my email, and I created a rule to move them to a separate folder ("commits"). Now, the problem I have is that when I get a new commit message, Outlook no longer displays the little envelope icon in the tray. The envelope icon is displayed just fine as long as…
What's DMZ used for in a home wireless router?
As far as I understand, by using DMZ you expose all of the host computer's ports to the Internet. What's that good for?
Force programs to use & go through proxy
My school requires a proxy for all internet access. If you want to use the internet, it is impossible to not use a proxy. This makes it a problem for many programs that don't seem to let you enter proxy settings. How can I use Steam when I am behind a proxy? Is it possible to somehow enter the deta…
Can I run my MacBook in clamshell mode without being connected to power?
At home, I run my MacBook in clamshell mode (closed lid, external display). This works fine when you're connected to the power adapter, but it doesn't work when running on battery. That's how it's supposed to be and Apple has some kb entry on the issue. But it's also lame. You can prevent the machi…
How do I quickly position two windows side by side?
Sometimes you need to see two windows side by side, e.g. when following instructions or when working on a translation. How do I quickly arrange two windows like that? edit: interested in answers for all platforms and window managers