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Why can't I take a screenshot on my second monitor on my Mac?
Whenever I attempt to take a screenshot on the second monitor, it fails silently. Is this possible, or do I have to move whatever I want to take a picture of onto the first monitor? Using Snow Leopard
Workstation for a software developer
I'm a software developer, planning to get a new desktop workstation. Partly because of company policies and partly because I've got other things to do than building hardware, the machine must be a readily available package from a major manufacturer such as Dell. But I'm overwhelmed by the choice, a…
Windows 7 File Transfer Speed over Gigabit is slow
I've got windows 7 pro running on my file server and my main desktop. Each has a gigabit network connection and I'm connected to a gigabit switch. However, when trying to copy some large files, it's running pretty slow at a measly 12-15 MB/s The data is coming from a 7200RPM SATA drive (which I thi…
Fast window switching without Alt-Tab or Command-Tab?
Alt-Tab or Command-Tab can sometimes be slow, especially when you have many windows open and you frequently switch to only a few of those windows. How do you work around this problem -- any tool to switch to desired windows (most frequently accessed) directly, other than tapping the Alt-Tab combina…
Delete files recursively matching a name on the command line (OS X)
Just recently I tried out a backup utility, and wanted to back up the local copies I have of some websites on my MacBook (OS X) Unfortunately, the utility left two files in every directory it backed up: and I have now removed the backup from that directory, but it still left the files and I would v…
What is the difference between bandwidth and download speed
I have an internet connection that provides a bandwidth of 256 kbps. However, when I download a file, the downloading software displays numbers like 30 kbps, 40 kbp etc. and keeps changing. I have never seen it showing 256 kbps. What I want to know is that even though I have a connection which has …
How can I copy files with SSH?
I am trying to copy a file from my other computer, to another computer. (both running Ubuntu 9.10) So, I've ssh'ed into the other computer; I to the directory; and I entered as is located in the directory I just used with. Now, it gives me the following error message: What do I have to do?
Maximum number of monitors Win 7 Supports?
I want to set up a system with (9) monitors arranged in a 3x3 grid. Is this configuration possible with Windows 7? Does it max out at a set number of monitors? Any suggestions about known working hardware combinations would be much appreciated. Currently considering (3) nVidia Quadro NVS420 cards t…
Can you convert an address to a zip code in a spreadsheet?
Given a column of street addresses with city and state but no zip in a spreadsheet, I'd like to put a formula in a second column that yields the ZIP code. Do you know a way to do this? I'm dealing with US addresses, but answers pertaining to other countries are interesting, too. UPDATE: I guess I'm…
Removing locks on files in Windows 7
I need to modify a file that is locked by a process. How can I find the responsible process and release its lock? I'm running Windows 7.
Why does Windows 7 install 64 bit apps in the Program Files (x86) folder? Can I change the behaviour?
I've been using the 64-bit version of Windows 7 since the CTP and have run into a few problems with applications that get installed in the folder. What's the purpose of having 2 separate Program Files directories anyway? Every program I've installed has gone into the folder. It doesn't seem to matt…
Best way to mirror folders
I want to mirror two folders so a change in one is reflected in others. am i best off making a home brew solutions with RoboCopy and /MIR or is there a decent preferably free app to do it for me?
Problems with screen in Windows 7? Graphics gets stuck
I'm having problems with graphics that get "stuck" in Windows 7, usually when selecting an item in a menu. See screenshot. It's removed if I change the resoultion of the screen. How can I fix this?
How do I recover files from an USB flash drive?
I have a flash drive that was used primarily on a Mac, and it was ejected improperly. Now when I put it back in, the computer (I tried 2 different Macs and 3 PCs) does not even register the flash drive- it does not show up in Finder or in My Computer. Any ideas how to get the lost files back?
Making aptitude less verbose
People say that on Debian is so much better than , but I find it less usable. (See examples below.) Is there any configuration magic for to get rid of those useless status messages? Compare:
How can I take an image with a white background and make it transparent
I have a png image that has a white background. Is there anyway to take the white and make it transparent.
Is there a way to keep applications in Mac OS X from stealing focus?
I realize I asked this question in the context of switching spaces and that it has been asked about for Windows, and I've seen some discussion of it elsewhere, but I realize I want to stop applications from stealing focus in any context, even in a single space, and for any reason. That is, I want t…
How to force the rsync to use my proxy settings?
I am installing macports on my Mac OS X and for fetching the binaries from the repository it uses rsync protocol. Unfortunately seems the repository is not accessible by direct connection from my machine. So I ran a local proxy program (supports http, https, ftp and socks) and now trying to find ou…
How can I make my computer sound like computers on TV?
When you're watching CSI, Law & Order, or any movie where they show how hi-tech the characters are when they use a computer, the computer always beeps and blips along... when stuff scrolls on the screen it goes deet-deet-deet-deet-deet... when they zoom in on something it goes blip-blip-blip etc et…
Dvorak hotkey remapping in vim, worth it?
I've been trying to learn the Dvorak keyboard layout of late and I have been making some good progress this time around. The trouble I am finding now is that all of my hotkeys are all in the wrong places. As a vim user this is particularly troubling. I have found good resources to switch the bindin…