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How to increase the volume for an avi file
I have one or two .avi files for which the sound is simply too low. I like to play them in vlc, and enabling the graphic equalizer helps somewhat, but is there any other (easy and quick!) way of increasing the volume? Thanks!
What was the 3D file browser used in Jurassic Park?
What was the 3D file browser used in the movie "Jurassic Park"? Is it a real product and is it still relevant today?
Is there an alternative to the 'insert' key?
On my logitech keyboard the Insert key has been replaced by a doubly big delete button. I don't mind, because I never use insert mode. However, very occasionally I end up in insert mode. Of course, when this happens, I don't have an Insert key to get me back out. So I need a reboot How can this hap…
When should I put configurations into .bashrc vs into. .bash_profile?
I was looking at Questin 9152: Why doesn’t my path update now?. Which customizations should go into my ~/.bashrc file vs. into my ~/.bash_profile file?
Windows 7: Add column to ALL music folders
In Windows 7 Explorer, when I open a folder containing only music, it's smart enough to show me a custom set of columns (Name, #, Title, Contributing Artists, Album) that make sense for a music folder. However, I also always want to see a Length column. I can right click on the column headers and a…
How can I stop Flash from leaving full-screen mode when it loses focus due to a mouse-click in the other monitor?
On a multi-monitor system, if I'm viewing a full-screen video in Flash on one monitor, clicking the mouse on the other monitor causes Flash to leave full-screen mode and revert to normal size. What's the easiest way of preventing this that works on my version of Flash? My system is Flash 10 (10.0.1…
How to set-up a Linux machine for children's Internet use?
My kids are approaching the age where they want to use the Internet. I have a spare computer with Linux on it. What are the things I should do make the Internet safe for my kids?
Is there a real reason to use a screen saver?
Other than entertainment, is there a real reason to use a screen saver? Does it somehow "save your screen"?
What approach should I take to export my iPhone contacts to Gmail?
I'm on the iPhone OS3, I want to get my contacts on my phone in sync with my Google contacts, but I don't want to lose what is currently in my phone. So far I have been under the impression that by just turning the Google Sync on that it will overwrite the info on my phone. I don't currently have a…
Windows: What software do you recommend for editing MP3 ID3 tags?
What software do you recommend for editing MP3 ID3 tags? (The OS is Windows XP.)
How do you silence the startup chime on a Mac?
What tools or techniques are available for silencing the start up chime on a Mac? I know this can be accomplished by muting the sound before shutdown, but I was hoping that a solution existed that didn't require me to, you know, remember to do anything.
Elevated Priviliges for Startup Applications in Windows?
Is there any way to configure application that requires administrator privilages (elevation) so it's automatically started with elevated privileges and does not request elevation on every startup? For example, I have Riva Tuner that always starts with Windows. And it always asks for elevation via U…
Windows equivalent to cron?
What's the Windows equivalent to cron, or for those of you unfamiliar with Unix, how does one schedule a program to run at regular intervals?
What is the best software to split and join avi files?
What is the best software to split and join avi files without losing quality (lossless) in Windows?
How can I get OSX Terminal.app to open fullscreen and not cascade?
I prefer to have separate Terminal App windows rather than tabs. If I open a new windows then it always wants to cascade and I can never get it to go fullscreen. Solution?
What's the fastest way to transfer files between 2 computers?
Let's say that I have 80Gb of data to transfer from one computer to another. What's the fastest method to transfer that files? Network transfer? DVD Recording? Copying in a pen drive? Removing one HD and placing as secondary in the another PC and copy and paste the files? [another suggestion?]
Running virtual desktops (like Spaces on Mac OS) on Windows 7
I make much use of Ctrl-arrows to new virtual desktops on my MacBook to get more real estate, organize like-applications and windows, and help focus on a task at a time. How can I get the same or similar feature to work in Windows 7? The Ctrl-arrows behavior on Mac that I'm talking about include st…
Can I remotely hibernate a computer?
I know the command (and the corresponding switch to show the GUI), but is there a way to hibernate a computer remotely in a similar way? The machines are running Windows XP and Vista - I'd like to be able to do it either way round.
Smooth font rendering for Japanese characters
I am using Windows 7 and have set font smoothing to ClearType. However, Japanese characters display very roughly throughout the operating system. What can I do so they are rendered smoothly like other characters? Here is a sample of what they currently look like:
How to convert 50 episodes from DVD into 50 .mp4 with HandBrake, easily?
I loaded a DVD with 50 episodes in it (chose VIDEO_TS from the program), now when i open it in HandBrake, it shows 50 "titles" in there. i choose 320x240 output format and start converting. Then i click to next title, do same again, 50 times. Is there any way to speed this up?, because it doesnt re…