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How can I change the subtitles font size in VLC Media Player?
That's my question: How can I change the subtitles font size in VLC Media Player? I try with Preferences > Video > Subtitles/OSD, but I can't find an option to change the font characteristics.
Why do I need to run commands as administrator if my account is member of administrator group?
If my account is already a member of the administrator group why do some functions on Windows 7 require me to run them as administator? I kind of thought that was implied?
Where are temporary files in Chrome stored?
Internet Explorer stores temp files in temporary folder when viewing YouTube. So it's easy to find a copy of that file. How about Google Chrome? Where does it store browsing temp data?
Use ALT to move windows in Windows like in Linux
In most Linux window managers, one can use the Alt key while clicking and dragging to rearrange windows. This is one of my favorite features of Linux window managers. Is there a way to do this in Windows 7?
Why do fonts sometimes look "fat" on Mac OS X?
Sometimes when resuming from suspend, the fonts in Mac OS X look "fatter" than normal. Unfortunately right now I can't get my Macbook Pro to exhibit the "normal" behavior for comparison, it has been abnormal yesterday and today. If I can get screenshots of what I think is 'normal', I'll add them. "…
How to shut down the computer without the update on Windows 7?
Sometimes when my Win 7 machine has programs that crashed, maybe Firefox, or IE, I would like to shut down the computer without installing any Windows update. That's because I worry that if IE or Firefox crashed, the system is not in a very stable state, so I would rather install the update later. …
What hardware combination should I consider for a 20TB file server?
I want to build a file server for my home media. The server will only be used to serve files to my Media PC. Essentially all it needs to do is be able to expose around 20TB of shared folders. I don't really have a clue on server hardware, or even if this can be done with desktop hardware. I need so…
Is it better to always copy and delete, rather than move?
I often get anxious about the potential for incomplete data when I consider canceling a file move, regardless of whether I'm using Windows or a Unix-based system. It's sometimes tricky for me to recall how the move command functions in these environments, especially with directories. For example: D…
Make Firefox use the favicon as window icon under Linux
Is there a Firefox feature, setting, or add-on that arranges it so that the favicon of the currently open web page becomes the icon of the browser window in Linux/X11? In particular, it ought to show up in the window manager's task bar. Konqueror does that, and I find it very useful, considering th…
How to run a program when connecting to a specific network in Windows 7
I want to have an executable run every time I connect to my wireless network at home. The purpose is to sync a folder on my laptop with my desktop machine. Is there any way run a program or script when you join a wireless network? I'm running Windows 7, and I'd also be happy to use a program that t…
Use all 5.1 speakers with a 2.1 audio source
I just bought a 5.1 surround sound speaker set for my computer in my bedroom. The rear speakers are next to me in bed while the front speakers are at the other end of the bed at my feet. While I enjoy the surround sound during movies that support 5.1 sound, I would like to have my rear speakers wor…
Is there a way to set iTunes to play in mono?
I've got a set of speakers, but one of them doesn't work. Is there any way to get iTunes to output to mono, but with both channels? I'm on Leopard, and going to System Preferences » Sound » Output and sliding the Balance all the way to one side doesn't help, as it doesn't combine the channels.
How to mount a .bin file on a Mac?
I have a bin file and I want to mount it without having to burn it in my mac like my iso-files. How do I do that?
Printing pages from 7 to 17 by lpr
How can you print pages from 7 to 17 by lpr?
Windows 7 running in VirtualBox cannot see shared folders
I have a VirtualBox instance (running under Mac OS X 10.5) and Windows 7 running in VirtualBox. Everything is otherwise fine, but I cannot understand how to use shared folders. I have added a shared folder in the VM configuration in VirtualBox, but I cannot for the world of me understand how do I a…
Navigating nested RDP sessions
Often at work I have to RDP into one server in order to get to another. And no, there's no chance of the network getting sorted out such that I can connect to all machines directly :) I'm wondering if anyone has any good tips/tricks for working in this scenario. I tend to open RDP sessions full scr…
Can I use one virtualbox disk for multiple machines?
I'm not sure what search term to use and skimming through the VirtualBox manual didn't help me either, so I ask my two questions here... My setup is this: PC with dual boot into Windows 7 and a Debian operating system (both 64bit). I've created a virtual machine (Kubuntu, 64bit) under Windows and p…
Access Google Chrome Bookmarks with Keyboard Shortcuts
I've searched around, there don't seem to be any built in shortcuts. Is there a way to customize shortcuts with an extension or an extension that is built specifically for accessing bookmarks? EDIT: I want to be able to press a configuration of buttons on my keyboard, not my mouse, to select bookma…
How can I add a Firefox bookmark as toolbar button?
I have a bookmark that I use to 'zap colours' from websites: I would really like to make it an actual button on the toolbar in Firefox (for instance, to the right of the 'help' button). I know it's easy to move it onto the bookmarks toolbar, but I like to have the bookmark toolbar hidden, so would …
Keyboard shortcut for moving a window to another screen
When working with two (or more screens), a common problem is that launched applications appear on the "wrong" screen. I especially find this annoying when launching a text editor from the command line, because I have to leave the home row with my right hand in order to drag the window to the "right…