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Which Windows 7 log file contains device connection/disconnection information?
Windows 7 frequently plays the usb/new device connection/disconnection sound. It happens both when the computer is idle and under load. All usb device connections have been checked (though I can't rule out a bad cable yet). I thought a good way to track down the issue would be to wait for the sound…
Which archiving method is better for compressing text files on Linux?
In my application I need do compress of logs that are text files. Seems that and have the same compression ratio. Is that correct?
Can I use an RSA SecurID software token on Ubuntu Linux?
I have Windows, Mac, and Linux computers; but I am only able to connect to some of my company's websites through the Windows and Mac machines at the moment because they are the only ones with RSA SecurID software tokens. I'm curious: is it possible to set up a SecurID software token to work on a Li…
How can I restore a remote desktop session to the local console?
After I am finished with a remote desktop connection, I'd like to be able to restore the remote desktop to the local console so that the user doesn't have to re-enter the password and log back in. How can I create a desktop shortcut to do this?
Can you make MS Word display a black background with white text, but print the inverse?
I am documenting some software in MS Word. I want white text on black background when viewing on the computer (it saves eyes and power), but I want black text on white background to save ink in case people print. Is this possible? I don't know if this helps but I will likely be saving as PDF. Curre…
Disabling or configuring blinking (pinned?) tabs in Google Chrome?
I've noticed with the latest release of google chrome that any of my pinned tabs will start blinking if there is new (ajax) content available. It's mainly Gmail, Reader, Facebook, Twitter doing this at the moment. I'm finding it extremely distracting. Does anyone know how to disable the blinking ta…
Can't connect to FTP server: 425 Unable to build data connection: Connection timed out
I have a Windows 7 installed on my laptop. I installed VirtualBox 4.1.4 with Ubuntu 11.10. I'm trying to connect to my site via FTP but I got an error when I do : What could be the problem?
Custom gedit Syntax Highlighting for Dummies?
I want to make (have, actually) a custom syntax highlighting for gedit. There would be just a few different items: A line that begins with 2 tabs. ----- One color. A line that begins with 3 tabs. ----- Another color. A line that begins with 4 tabs. ----- Another color. and a line that begins with I…
How do I set up a proxy server for home with bandwidth control, download limit options?
3 room mates share a single 2 Mbps connection. Have a 40GB per month download limit beyond which speed drops to 256Kbps which is annoying. One of the roommates abuses the connection by downloading beyond his quota limit. I have a Netgear WNR1000v2 Wireless router + ADSL Modem to connect to the inte…
Is there a telnet utility for windows?
Is there a simple telnet command line utility for Windows 7? I am used to the telnet command that is built into UNIX, but I can't seem to find one for Windows that can be used similarly.
How can you get thread count of running process in Windows 7?
I have a multi threaded C# application and I want to see active threads of that process while running. Where can I see it?
What is the difference between a link local address and an IP address in the private address space?
I read that a link local address is used when no other method for acquiring one is found. But the address space for them doesn't seem to be reserved under private address space, what is the difference between a link local address verses, one that is for private use. according to wikipedia, let me k…
What markup language is this? (ca. 1991)
I am preserving a manuscript written by my father. The data files are on 5.25" floppy. I have successfully read the files off the disks, but neither of us knows what format the markup language is. It is one used by book publishers back in the early 1990s. Here are a few lines from one of the files.…
Is there a Linux window manager that allows separate virtual desktops (workspaces) on separate monitors?
For instance, in Gnome, I can set up multiple Gnome workspaces. But when I add a second monitor, all I get is my current workspace extended onto the second monitor. I hate it. Every time I run a full screen application I lose the second monitor, and have to go re-enable the stretched desktop after …
Yum : searching for a package with binary name
Is there a way to search a package using the binary name. for example I want to find rpm package for command " " then it should be for example.
Why cwRsync doesn't work on Windows?
I'm trying to run rsync on Windows with the cwrsync port. I'm issuing the following command (note that this is just a dry run): but I get the following error Could someone point me in the right direction?
Recovering a Partially Formatted USB Thumb Drive
I have a USB Thumb Drive that I was going to use to install Windows 7 with. While formatting the drive with the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool it failed leaving my USB drive in an unusable state. I can see the drive with the Windows Disk Manager, but it shows that it has a RAW file system, and any…
Unable to get access to Router even though internet is working
I'm able to access internet but when I type 192.168.1.1 in the browser address bar, I'm unable to get router access, the page just won't open and I'm not even reaching password screen whereas earlier I used to access for this same router. What could be the reason? What should I try?
Windows equivalent of SSH
I don't know Windows very well and only vaguely know my way around the Command Prompt. Is there an equivalent to SSHing into another Windows computer via cmd? Equivalents to SCP and other Linux commands would be nice as well.
VMware Workstation 7 vs. VMware Player 3 features?
Now that the VMware Player 3 is out with the ability to create virtual machines, I am wondering what I would get for $189 for the full VMware Workstation. Is there a feature matrix somewhere? Edit: I've read the FAQ (http://www.vmware.com/products/player/faqs.html) but am looking for a more complet…