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How can I convert scanned images as PDF to a searchable PDF file?
I have a PDF of a scanned book. I'm looking for a free software that will perform OCR and then provide an option to save it as a PDF or document again. Is there one?
"iTunes.app" to accept incoming network connections?
Every time I open iTunes I get the the following warning: Do you want the application "iTunes.app" to accept incoming network connections? Clicking Deny may limit the application's behavior. This setting can be changed in the Firewall pane of Security preferences. I always click "Allow" but it stil…
How to get past China's Great Firewall and reach blocked sites?
I wonder if there are any other users who are annoyed like me by the Great Firewall set by the Chinese Government. If so would you please present me an effective way to get on YouTube? Since it's going to be China's flag-day or something, I tried almost all approaches from the internet like ultrasu…
What are some things to avoid if you want to keep your computer adware/spyware free?
I recently reinstalled the OS (Windows XP Home) on a friend's heavily spyware/adware infected machine. It appears as though his kids (7 and 11 years I believe) were visiting sites that offered downloads for search bars, screensavers, and "cute" cartoony animations that anyone with safety in mind wo…
Automatically open ICS files in Google Calendar
Lots of web sites have an option to export events as an ICS file that can then be imported into a desktop or web-based calendar (for example if you're invited to a Facebook event there will be an export button that gives you an ICS file). By default in Firefox 3.5 on Vista I'm only offered three op…
Emulating the right Ctrl key on MacBook Pro keyboard lacking an actual right Ctrl key
I need to use the right Ctrl key in a certain application, but my keyboard doesn't have one. The left Ctrl key has an entirely different function in this case. How can I emulate the right Ctrl key, for example by pressing the right Alt button? I tried the “Right Option acts as Control” feature of D…
how to execute command after current running command in bash?
I'm downloading file with wget, and I want to turn off my computer after downloading will be finished, but I need to go somewhere now :) Is it possible to execute command in bash exacly when process will be finished? I know that this works: But what if I type only:
how to beep on tail -f event
I want my PC to make a system beep on every tail event I have the following command is there an easy way like pipeing it to somthing that beeps? like if so will the grep output still be shown?
How to Suppress Repetition of Warnings That an Application Was Downloaded From the Internet on Mac OS X?
On Mac OS X, when I run Firefox (and Thunderbird, and ...) which I downloaded from Mozilla, the OS pops up a warning that the file was downloaded over the internet, giving the date on which it was downloaded. I have no problem with that warning on the first time I use a downloaded application - but…
Why can GPUs run hotter than CPUs?
As far as I can tell GPUs can easily run at much higher temperatures than CPUs without problems. Aren't they both made out of the same materials? Why are GPUs capable of operating at temperatures that would kill CPUs?
How do I make mailto: links open gmail in Ubuntu?
I've tried using this How-To Geek guide, but it doesn't work. Running the script from the terminal works (although I had to change its permissions first), but clicking on a mailto: link does nothing. Note: I am using the Chromium Daily Builds for my browser. I would mailto: links in all application…
How do I upgrade to Snow Leopard without a CD drive?
I'm on a Intel Mac (desktop) which has a broken CD drive. Is there any way to install without buying an external CD drive?
How to test which button is stuck
My laptop's keyboard is prone to buttons sticking. The fix is to just press the same button again. Now when it is the letter/number keys are stuck, it's just a matter of putting the cursor in a text field, and seeing what characters appear. However, when it is one of the modifier keys, or tab, or e…
When installing additional printer 32-bit drivers fails on Windows 7 64-bit I get the error "Selected printer driver not found", what should I do?
I've successfully installed Windows 7 (x64) and drivers for my Canon MP510, and have no problem printing with this setup. There is another PC in the network running XP SP3, and I want to share the printer so that users of that PC can also print. On W7 I have the option of installing additional prin…
How to verify my current user has admin rights or not?
I'am running win XP sp2. How to check that whether I have admin rights or not? I can't check the system properties. I don't have that much items in the configuration panel. It seems I don't have admin rights, but how to check that formally ? Is there any command line tools for that?
Associate a File Type with a Specific Program
How do you associate a specific file type to an application on a Windows (Vista) PC?
Can Windows Virtual PC run a 64-bit OS?
I'm running Windows Virtual PC (RC) on a Windows 7 (RTM) 64-bit host. When I create a new virtual machine and try to install 64-bit Windows 7 on that VM, I get "this CPU is not compatible with 64-bit mode." Is there a way to create 64-bit virtual machines?
Where do I download Java development binaries (JDK) for Windows 7 64-bit?
I am trying to install a Java development environment on Windows 7 64-bit, but I am unable to find a suitable install. Is there one available?
How to remove the Ubuntu Gnome desktop after making the switch to KDE?
This is the opposite of this question. Basically I've been using Ubuntu for a while but decided to give KDE a shot so I went through the process of getting the latest KDE installed. I'm very impressed with KDE and the Kwin window manager seems like a better WM than Compiz which is what I was using …
Windows 7 system tray date display not appearing
I'm using Windows 7 RC and for some reason, the date won't show at all on my system tray. It used to for a while, but one day it just stopped (I didn't even notice it until someone pointed it out). So I've been trying to fix it, by customizing the format of the date, resetting to defaults, etc... B…