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How can I rotate PDF files by 90° in Google Chrome?
Sometimes I have PDF files that have pages shown horizontally. I usually use Google Chrome to open PDF files, and I was wondering is there anyway to "turn" the file by 90 degrees so that I can read it in Google Chrome?
How does Memtest86 function with bad RAM?
I was reading another question about Memtest and started wondering: How does Memtest86 function with bad RAM? Think about it: Memtest86 needs to store information about how large the RAM is, what it put in RAM to compare later, where to update the screen, and a lot more information. The act of usin…
How can I check if an anti-static wrist strap works?
I bought Belkin's anti-static wristband but i must be sure it works, since sometimes people report getting units that are defective or do not work in reality. I have laptop only. How to check if anti-static wristband works? UPDATE: I have tested anti-static wrist strap with multimeter with resistan…
Setting path in Windows 7 command prompt
Possible Duplicate: How do I set PATH and other environment variables? How can one set the path permanently in command-prompt. I tried using the following code :- It works but only until the command prompt runs. When I exit and restart, the path returns to its earlier state. Please tell me how can …
How to get rid of auto-generated sequence number in network's device name in Windows?
Every time one plugs in the same usb wireless adapter in a new usb port, Windows creates new network device with auto-generated sequence number which looks like this , , ... The name of a device is being displayed as part of network's information in Control Panel|Network Connections. How can I get …
Are there any performance benefits to fully formatting a hard drive (vs. a quick format)?
so I have a 1TB HDD, and here's my question: Is it worth doing a hard format? Does it have any performance variance from say, quick formatting? I understand the technical difference between the two: quick formatting just tells the drives that all the sectors are writable, and doesn't really delete …
Importing multiline cells from csv file into excel
I have a csv file (comma delimited and quoted). When csv file is opened directly from explorer excel correctly interprets the cells that are mutliline, but it messes up the character encoding (utf-8). Therefore I have to use import function (Data/Get External Data/From Text). However, when I use im…
How to increase volume on multiple MP3s at once?
I know how to use Audacity to increase the volume of one MP3 at a time. What I have is a folder of audio files and I'd like to increase the volume of all of them without the need to open each one separately in Audacity. Any good solutions out there?
vim: Continue macro after error in submacro?
I'm in the process of beautifying some source code using vim. {1} I've created a couple of vim macros that do the individual steps: removing trailing whilespace, removing empty lines after , removing empty lines before , that kind of stuff. Now, I want to create a macro that executes all the indivi…
Automatically send Skype chat notifications to email?
I don't like to run skype all the time anymore. Is there any way to get chat notifications sent to my email account?
How can I keep a buffer list per window in Vim?
I'm surprised that I haven't been able to find an answer to this, but maybe I'm missing something obvious: is it possible to keep a buffer list per window? I often have around 4 splits, and each one typically serves a specific purpose: CSS in one, JS in another, HTML in a few others, etc. What I'm …
How to turn off chrome's annoying auto-fill?
For example: If I type , it autofills it to based on my history. I wanted to go to , not F7U12. Any way to turn this off?
How to read EXT2 from Windows 7 64-bit?
Are there any working solutions for accessing and ext2 filesystem from Windows 7?
Using a Windows computer as a Bluetooth input device for another computer/device
Ok, I realize this is a totally backwards use-case but I've got to imagine it's technically possible. I have an android tablet (Acer A500) that I use at work to get to personal email and IM since I can use it to connect to a nearby coffee shop wifi AP. It works fine, but I would love to be able to …
How to import/export VPN settings in Windows 7?
I have a VPN connection configured on my Windows 7 PC, and I'd like to export these settings to another computer. I could simply tell the other user which settings to use, but I don't want to share my password. Ideally, I would just go on the other computer, set everything up, check the "Remember p…
Maximize All on a PC
I know that WinKey+M and Winkey+D will essentially minimize all windows and show me my desktop. However, I have been unable to locate a similar shortcut key that either maximizes or restores all windows. Is there a pre-existing way to do this in Windows 7? I'd rather not mess with the BiOS if I don…
How to create 1G zeroed sparse file in windows?
In linux: In windows I have been playing with fsutil but I can not get the size on disk to be smaller than the size in the file properties.
vpnc - it keeps disconnecting after 24 minutes
VPNC for some reason keeps disconnecting me after a period of time. I've tried timing it to see how long it takes and it seems to be everytime after 24 minutes. After being disconnected I have no internett connection as my /etc/resolv.conf is still the same as it should be when connect to vpnc. If …
Resume Zsh-Terminal (OS X Lion)
OS X Lion has "Resume" feature, i. e. when you reopen an app it restores all windows and their contents. That works for Terminal as well. But if you use Zsh instead of Bash it doesn't restore opened directory. How can I fix this?
Mac Gnu-Screen doesn't load default .bash_profile
I have a bunch of custom settings in my bash_profile. when I use gnu-screen, I realized that my screens do not execute . I try to put source /Users/disappearedng/.bash_profile in my .screenrc file but then it complains that alias is not a command... (I guess that screenrc needs screenrc specific co…