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In Emacs how can I search a directory and all subdirectories for a filename?
In Emacs how can I search a directory and all subdirectories for a filename?
Choose specific access point in a multiple access point WIFI network sharing SSID
In my university, there is a big WIFI network which is covered by different access points (antennas) which all share the same SSID. One of these access point doesn't work: broken or misconfigured. So, when I use Linux I can choose to which access point connect to (I see them all and I simply choose…
Downloadable templates and styles for Word 2010?
Where can I find downloadable templates and styles for Word 2010? I'm not a designer, but would like to find pre-packaged sets of fonts, colors and indenting that is more appealing that what is built in.
name terminal/tabs
Is there a way to name a terminal window or even better give each tab a name. at the moment they just get the underlying process name : for example a tab running elasticsearch gets the name java
Power on laptop without opening lid
I had a problem with the laptop lid so I am using it with an external monitor. I was wondering if there is any way to power on the laptop without opening the lid, that is through ports. Laptop: Dell Inspiron 1525
opening files directly from Google Chrome
Installed the Google Chrome today, everything runs surprisingly good and fast/smooth, no problems at all, except one. When I click to download a file, it only offers to save it, but I want it to be like in IE - when you click to, for example, download a .zip file, it would offer you to OPEN or save…
Making bash TAB completion more like cmd.exe
I wondered if theres a way to do rotational style completion in bash similar to the behavoir on cmd.exe, I've found it speeds me up in regard to entering commands
What does "Write cache buffer flushing" mean
As in the Windows 7 Disk Policy Options: Is the first the cache on the physical disk, and the second the windows cache? (I've googled, but didn't find a clear answer).
Command-line FTP function does not work
I am using Windows 7 and have multiple FTP client applications working without any problem. However, when I use command-line FTP, I can get connected, log in (after entering user name and password), but it always gets disconnected when the dir or ls command is used. The response is: Connection clos…
Windows 7 notification area settings are locked
I have an administrator account on this Windows 7 Enterprise x64 machine. Windows 7 notification area settings are locked. If I right click on the system tray (where the clock is) and click on 'Customize notification icons', the screen that pops up has all the notification icon options disabled so …
monitor interprocess pipe traffic
I have two Linux processes communicating via a nameless pipe. How can monitor the traffic in the pipe? How can I inject data into the pipe? I have root access and know the pipe inode.
Aptana changed my Eclipse color scheme, and I want it back
I installed Aptana Studio 3 as an Eclipse plugin. Generally, it works OK, but Aptana thought that a dark background is cool and elegant (apparently). But I liked my old color scheme with a white background, especially because we have these stupid glare type monitors at the office, which do not lend…
Ubuntu Network Priority
Situation I'm temporarily without a fixed Internet connection on my desktop computer. I'm using my HTC Magic as a 3G dongle through usb0. I also want to be able to print on my Samsung printer connected through Ethernet on eth0. So i set up eth0 to have static IP and installed dhcp3 server. The prob…
What is IPv6 and why should I care?
What is IPv6 and why should I care? Bonus points for easy instructions for jumping into the bandwagon.
How to Right Click Using the Keyboard from Ubuntu on a Mac
I'm running Ubuntu on a Macbook Pro. How do you right-click using the keyboard in this setup? I've read that holding down the command key simulates pressing the "context menu" button on a Windows machine, but this behavior doesn't seem to be present in Ubuntu. I also don't see any way to configure …
What parameters does ulimit have?
I see in examples that the option is used with the command, but I cannot find documentation that says what that option means. shows the manual for a system library function. What options does have and what do they mean?
How to login as a different user in terminal?
I'm currently logged in as a normal user in OS X. I'd like to start a terminal session and login as user . Is this possible?
Is there an application to dim all windows except the active one?
I'm sure I used to have an application installed that would fade all windows except the one I was working on. Did I imagine this? I've Googled for it a few times and can't find it for OS X (I can find plenty for Windows) The inactive windows would still display, just darker so the active one really…
What is remoting as offered by Google Chrome?
Since the past few dev builds, Chrome has an option to enable in the section. What is remoting ?
Can Thunderbird and MS Outlook be made to play nice together
I have had a long-term ongoing battle in having nicely formatted emails sent in Thunderbird totally destroyed by MS Outlook. Are there any settings in either program which can resolve disagreements in layout and font selection? By way of example, as a test I sent this: and my coworker saw this: The…