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Why is my browser using so much memory?
I've recently had problems with Firefox running very slowly when I have many tabs open; say 20 tabs. My whole system would slow down. I decided to give Google Chrome a try, and it started out fine. But lately I am finding that it too, slows down my whole system. Looking at Task Manager, chrome.exe …
Can't mount Linux usb disk. It just create /dev/sg device but no /dev/sd
I have a Corsair R60 ssd disk which is a disk with both sata and usb connectors. But the usb thing seems to be a bit non-standard, or maybe its just my fedora linux. When I insert the disk using a usb cabel to a running Fedora 14 linux system, a device called /dev/sg3 is added but that is all. No n…
Generate or update a PDF to include an encrypted, hidden watermark?
Background Using LaTeX to write a book. When a user purchases the book, the PDF will be generated automatically. Problem The PDF should have a watermark that includes the person's name and contact information. Question What software meets the following criteria: Applies encrypted, invisible waterma…
Shortcut for "Network and Sharing Center"
Is there a control panel link to open the Network and Sharing Center in Windows 7 ?. Edit: I am aware that the command: does what I want, but I was hopeing for something like (used for opening Add/Remove Programs) as these are easier to remember and works everywhere.
Is it possible to dedicate a monitor for VirtualBox use?
Configuration Windows 7 Intel i7-based platform ATI Raedon HD 5850 Display card VirtualBox with Ubuntu 10.10 as guest Problem: I wanted to connect another monitor to my current setup (Which is a single monitor, dell U2711 monitor) so that it would be dedicated to one (or more if possible) virtual m…
How do I open 2 instances of the same file in notepad++ side by side with their own scrollbars in a single Notepad++ window?
I remember doing this a long time ago and have forgotten how I had done it. I like to do this when I have long html or php files to edit and I need part of the code from further down the file in a place nearer to the top, or when I want to compare different parts of the same file. There was a way t…
How to change x-axis min/max of Column chart in Excel?
Here i have a column chart of binomial distribution, showing how many times you can expect to roll a six in 235 dice rolls: Note: You could also call it a binomial mass distribution for , Now that graph is kinda squooshed. i'd like to change the Minimum and Maximum on the horizontal axis. i'd like …
Windows 7 machine makes router drop ALL wireless connections
Some background: My home network consists of my desktop computer, a two-month old Windows 7 (x64) machine which is online most frequently (N-spec), as well as three other Windows XP laptops (all G) that only connect every now and then (one for work, one for Netflix, and the other for infrequent reg…
How can header cells in Excel be "pinned" or "frozen"?
How can you "pin" or "freeze" cells in the top row and/or leftmost column of an MS Excel sheet, so that they always remain visible regardless of scrolling?
Are CPU coolers for LGA 775 compatible with LGA 1155 CPUs?
I have a fancy CPU cooler for my older LGA 775 Intel CPU. I want to upgrade to an LGA 1155, including a new motherboard and RAM. Would I be able to re-use the CPU cooler? Or would I need a new one (using either the OEM cooler or buying another aftermarket cooler)? UPDATE: Ok, so I've purchased a LG…
color coding mac terminal
how do i get the mac terminal to display colors? i.e. in fedora when i use it color codes the results based on if it's a file or folder. similar results on mac?
How can I break external links in PowerPoint 2007?
In a PowerPoint 2007 presentation I have many external links. These are updated when the document is opened. However, the source documents are now missing so I want to remove the external links, i.e. keep the existing information and not update. How can I do this?
OSX SSH rsync - Keep remote directory up to date
I come primarily from a Windows background, migrating over to Mac. I've used WinSCP and loved a featured called "Keep Remote Directory Up To Date". Here's the question: is there an equivalent SCP client for OSX that will monitor a directory for changes and upload when detected? I don't care if it's…
Ubuntu/ Gnome : Open an application in a specific workspace
How do tell an application to open in a specific workspace? More info: I like to have my C++ IDE in workspace 2, my Java IDE in workspace 3, and my email, browser and miscellaneous in workspace four. I also use a shell script that executes upon log in: Of course currently it all opens in the curren…
How to convert from day of year and year to a date YYYYMMDD?
I'm looking to go from day of year (1-366) and year (e.g. 2011) to a date in the format YYYYMMDD?
Is moving an "all-in-one" PC when turned on/off dangerous?
I have an "all-in-one" computer. I know that moving a computer when it is switched on is harmful to the hardware components. What I would like to know is if the same applies to "all-in-one" computers and if the same applies to regularly moving it from one side of the room to the other when it is tu…
VLC Caching levels
When I open the Preferences of VLC and go to Input & Codecs, I have a setting called Default Caching Level. I can choose between Cusom Lowest latency Low latency Normal High latency Higher latency I'm used to caching being set in seconds or something like that. So, more seconds/higher buffer means …
Is there an equivalent to xkill for Windows 7?
In Linux there is a utility called that changes the mouse pointer so that whatever you window you click is killed. This saves you the trouble of finding its PID and killing it with . Is there any similar utility for Windows 7 that can save me the trouble of going through the task manager?
VIM: How do you get the last ex command you used?
I find that sometimes I write a really long ex mode command that do lots of stuff. They are sort of "mini-scripts" that I write in the text editor then I start ex mode and copy them into the ex line and execute. But then I always end up editing in the ex mode and then I find it difficult to get the…
What makes bootable media bootable?
Out of curiosity, what makes media bootable? Links to explanations would be appreciated.