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Folder Size Column on Explorer on Windows Vista/Seven
I'm a big fan of FolderSize, but unfortunately it works only on Windows XP. Even reading this and this, I'm not convinced that I cannot to have a column showing the folder size on Windows Explorer. Even with all "problems" FolderSize worked like a charm in WindowsXP. In a sysadmin life, FolderSize …
Pros and cons of 64bit vs 32bit Windows
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the two types of system? I know that 64bit allows more RAM then the 3-and-a-bit used by 32bit, but what other differences would you expect to see? I am particularly interested in Windows7. Thanks!
Firefox Addons to go with Vimperator
Being a ViM fanatic, I recently discovered and began using the Vimperator addon for Mozilla Firefox. I've really enjoyed using it so far, and there is even a list in the Vimperator wiki for some addons that work well with Vimperator. I'm curious as to what other addons that veteran Vimperator users…
Is there any way to ensure that a specific USB key always gets the same drive letter?
Depending on what's currently connected to a PC, a USB key does not always get the same drive letter. This is an issue for me because I want to use this key as a backup destination, and I thus have to change the path that's used from time to time. Is it possible to make sure that a specific key alw…
Does the Virtual PC XP Mode need safety measures?
Does the Virtual PC XP-Mode (or any other virtualized mode) require safety measures, such as antivirus or a firewall? I'm just wondering if the XP-Mode would be a large security loophole, since it's so much more integrated into Windows 7. Actually I'm wondering the same for Portable Ubuntu, are the…
How to tell if my USB ports are 1.1 or 2.0 for different OSes?
In the same vein as this question, how do you determine what speed the USB ports are on your machine with different OSes installed? Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X Linux (Ubuntu) etc.
Does using TrueCrypt makes "file shredding" tools obsolete?
On Windows, I frequently use Eraser, to delete securely the files I remove. I've been looking at TrueCrypt recently, and its whole disk encryption. If I encrypt the whole disk, does that make using secure deletion tools moot? I mean, could someone still find what was deleted?
Explorer Very Slow and Nonreactive
My Windows Explorer on Windows XP 32Bit is very slow lately. When I start it, it takes up to 10 seconds until it lists all folders and drives. During this time it is nonreactive, which means it does not react to mouse or keyboard input. Even after it stays slower than usual. opening new folder take…
Skype status showing always online
Skype has recently started showing my online status as constantly "online" even after I have been inactive for longer than the configured time period of 5 minutes. Things that I have tried: Reinstalling Skype on all PCs Disabling all Skype Extras I use the same skype account on my desktop, laptop, …
Charitable uses of upload bandwidth?
My google-fu is failing me. I already donate most of my spare CPU time to BOINC projects. I'd like to donate my spare up-load bandwidth to worthy causes, particularly if they have high-social value, like if it helps save lives or helps scientific research. Unlike BOINC, bit torrent doesn't come wit…
What application do you use to play and manage music on your computer?
What software do you use to play and manage music on your computer? Include a link if you can, so others may discover great software! Please, one application per answer. That will allow the votes to bubble the most popular answer/application!
Acquire Windows XP License Keys Legally
I'd like to get my hands on to legal Windows XP keys so that I could setup a few virtual machines. I'm a software developer and this would be greatly useful. I'm willing to buy them (cheaply) if needed but I've not been able to identify a source for legal Windows XP keys. Is it possible for a previ…
Firefox: Avoid splitting images and lines of text when printing
When printing from Firefox (on any OS, I think), the browser splits images and sometimes even lines of text across page breaks -- the top part of an image shows up at the bottom of page n, and the rest appears at the top of page n + 1. Is there any way to get Firefox to keep images on individual pa…
Is there a "save desktop icon arrangement" option in windows?
I normally work on Windows with a 1600x1200 or similar large desktop screen and have my icons laid out just perfectly so. Every now and then I need to hook up to a projector or do a WebEx at 1024x768 or the ungodly 800x600 to do a demo/presentation/online meeting only to find after the meeting when…
Difference between a device driver and module?
Question: What is the difference between a Device Driver and a Module (or Kernel module) in the context of both Linux and Windows specifically? I understand the purpose of a device driver, can you refer to a module interchangeably?
What Vim features do you use?
I spend almost all day programming in Vim and I am sure that a lot of you do too. What features do you use that make your day to day coding that much better? One that I use is gv, which will let you reselect the previously selected text. It is great for reindenting!
How do I send email in plain text rather than HTML in my email client?
For various reasons, I often have to help friends and family to send email in plain text rather than HTML. However, many of them use email clients that I'm not familiar with, forcing me to search the internet, read help files, or click randomly through dialogs looking for the setting. I've often wi…
Why haven't file managers improved as much as browsers?
Is it because webbrosers bring money while file managers don't? Is it because current file managers are just great and do the work? Why practically none of the alternate file managers for various platforms haven't become mainstream. Think about IE4 and WindowsExplore back in '95, they were practica…
Monitor utilities
I'm a big fan of good monitor usage, but only currently use a few utilities to help me attain display nirvana across several systems and monitors. Part of this is due to not knowing what's available. Please list one monitor utility that you use and what it does for you per answer, and avoid duplica…
Spotlight doesn't solve math operations any more
It used to be that Spotlight would figure out math operations for me (for example, if I typed , the first Spotlight result, before any located files or other search results, would be the answer). For the last few weeks, it hasn't anymore - if I type a math operation, it just finds a bunch of docume…