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Get recursive list of different files in Winmerge (without folder tree/structure)
I prefer Winmerge to Diffmerge, but the one thing I envy is Diffmerge's folder diff feature. Diffmerge shows, for complicated folders and subfolders, only different files (not folders). Winmerge shows different files and equal files and subfolders. Winmerge has a feature which can show only differe…
Why does Excel not auto-update my equations anymore?
For some reason all of a sudden when I update cells in Excel, my equations are not being updated. For example, I have a simple equation . If I change any of the cells in C4-C16, the answer doesn't get updated... I don't know what happened I've never seen this fail before. Any ideas?
How can i remove an app icon on mac's application switcher (cmd+tab menu)?
On Mac's application switcher I want to hide particular applications such as adium and terminal (especially terminal). Because I use them with global shortcuts and they're always running. Is there a way to do that other than using third party software?
Is there a Windows 7 uninstall log that shows who uninstalled what?
Is it possible to know who uninstalled a specific application from Windows 7 event logs?
How to copy text in the Windows command line 'cmd'?
Is there any way to copy text that's shown in the Command Prompt window to the clipboard?
Why does Adobe Acrobat Reader require a restart on update?
Why does Adobe Acrobat Reader require a restart when you update it? It's a piece of software that reads PDFs. Just what else is it installing/updating that requires a total OS reboot to "complete" the installation? A bit of Googling indicates that it's to allow the OS to install the Adobe "Speed La…
Resize a File in Command Prompt?
How do I resize a file from the command prompt (or in a batch file)? It needs to treat the file as binary. The file format is irrelevant and arbitrary. Extending the file should pad it with zeros. Shrinking the file should truncate the file. In other words: How do you duplicate the functionality of…
Can I use rsync for backing up at Amazon S3
I have bought some space from evbackup which provides me FTP, rsync and SSH. But I have also read that Amazon S3 can also be used to backups. So I am really confused that do Amazon give FTP access to upload files to backup. How can I download those files. I read their site many time but could not u…
Does VLC media player store the files or its history in a hidden location?
Does VLC media player store the played files hidden somewhere? I share my computer with a fellow student and do not want him to see what I have been watching. Is the history or files of what's played in VLC stored or logged anywhere on the computer? I want to know if there is a hidden file somewher…
How do I install zlib on Debian 6?
I want to install zlib on Debian 6. For this, I think I would use , but I don't know which package to use. The package zlib doesn't exist, and if I install zlibc (which sounds most appropriate), running brings up the error . (I used to find zlibc.) Is there another package which contains zlib, and …
Chrome's omnibar shortcut, F6 vs Alt-D vs Ctrl-L?
Google Chrome's omnibar can be accessed using either: AltD CtrlL F6 (list others in comments if you know of any) What's the difference between these options?
Binary diff/patch for large files on linux?
I've got two partition images (A and B) and want to use them to create a patch that I can apply on A on another computer in order to get the new B image without flooding the network. I have the following requirements: works on Linux can create diffs can use diffs to patch files can handle binary fi…
How can I open a new tab in terminal in Mac
When I use Command + t to open an new tab in terminal, it always open my home directory. How can I new a tab which open the same directory?
Keep Outlook Invitations in Inbox
Is there a setting so that when an Outlook meeting invitation is accepted the invitation is not automatically removed from the Inbox? I often accept invitations and then realize that I needed some information about them. It would make it easier if they stayed in the Inbox and behaved more like ever…
Can VMWare be configured to use a proxy?
I'm evaluating some software solutions, so a simple "yes" or "no" would be nice. I'm having some issues getting a simple answer with my own searches... The configuration would work like this: I have a VM (guest OS shouldn't matter), running in VMWare Workstation on an MS-Windows OS host. The host c…
How do I set the desktop background on Windows from a script?
On X Windows I had a cool 'silent-alarm" reminder script that would change my root window (background) color to solid red, just for a few seconds a few moments before changing it back. Is there a way to do this for Windows XP? I'm thinking some kind of scheduled task that uses cscript to set regist…
Symlink to a URL
Is there any way to create a symbolic link to a (HTTP) URL? Update: The reason I want to do this is so that I can move this symlink to another computer without having to copy the file itself (it's big), and instead, the other computer will just use the online copy from the URL.
Get pixel dimensions of a PNG on my Mac?
I have a random file on my Mac. Actually I have about a hundred of them. What is the easiest way to get the pixel dimensions? (I.e, 100 pixels wide and 50 high, or whatever).
How to hide (remove) 'Owner' and 'Computer' information on PDF file?
I would like to share a PDF file on a forum anonymously. When I right click on file and go to 'Details' tab, it shows my computer name and owner name. How do I remove (hide) this information?
What are the technical differences between Windows Vista and Windows 7?
I'm interested in finding an unabridged technical manual documenting all of the differences between the two operating systems. In Tanenbaum's latest edition of Modern Operating Systems (3rd Edition), he dives into the technical layout of Windows Vista. I'm looking for something similar or in greate…