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How do I open a file in binary/plaintext format on Mac OS X?
This is the thing bugging me. I'd like to see some of my files in binary or plaintext format, but I can't figure out how to do it for all files. I can open some image files in plaintext using Textedit, but that's all I can figure out. Anyone know anything?
Skype: How to record a podcast?
I am doing a podcast with some friends. We are planning to do this by getting onto a Skype conference call and discussing our topic. Is there a way to record this Skype conference conversation into a MP3? (The OS is Windows XP.)
Is there some way to connect two computers using USB?
USB is a popular standard and I was wondering whether there is some way to connect two or more computers using USB ports rather than the Ethernet ports.
How do I transfer my iPhone and iTunes application to another computer?
I have my iPhone and iTunes set up on a specific computer but want to transfer this to another computer. Do I just install iTunes on the new computer and just sync my iPhone etc.. or is there anything special I have to do ?
Does opening a lot of tabs in Google chrome cause a performance issue?
I have heard that each tab in a Google chrome is a separate process. So if any tab crashed it won't be affected to the whole browser. So if you open so many tabs there will be as many processes in the OS. Is this a performance issue?
How to set up Firefox on Windows to ignore registry settings?
It seems that a number of vendors are silently installing Firefox extensions via registry settings. I would like to prevent Firefox from reading any Windows registry settings at start-up. Does anyone know how to start up Firefox in a way that ignores Windows registry settings? Is this a problem tha…
Looking for an alternative to the Windows defrag utility
Under Windows XP, what are some alternatives to the default disk defragmenter?
Why does restarting/resetting the router work?
So, I'm a technology guy and sometimes I have to troubleshoot a home network, including my own. I make sure the wires are in securely and that the lights suggest there's an actual internet connection. Usually after that point I just reset the router( and possibly the cable modem) and that fixes thi…
Are there alternatives to TextExpander on Mac OS X?
I'm looking for a open source alternative to TextExpander (or TypeIt4Me or Typinator) -- not because I'm cheap, but because I'm interested in the source code. It therefore doesn't have to be as polished as the apps mentioned above.
Virtualbox, VMware, KVM or other for Ubuntu virtualization?
Is any one of these better than the others? What are the differences in practical terms for home use?
Windows 7: Disable applications stealing focus
Is there any way to prevent specific programs from stealing window focus in Windows 7? Windows 7 doesn't have the option of using PowerToys' TweakUI, which has been suggested in the past for stopping window focus stealing.
Is flash storage affected by magnetic fields?
I have several SD cards and USB flash drives that are often laying around my work space. Do I have to be careful to keep magnets away from them? (This paranoia is showing my age - I remember needing to make sure magnets never got near my precious 3.5 inch floppies...)
Can a router map a URL to a local ip?
I'm setting up a facility with many different computers where I don't have access to their hosts files. How would I map test.com to a local server without using the hosts file? Can this be done using a simple home router? I'd like to be able to tell guests: "If you're on our wifi, you can just go t…
How do I write files to a USB without being root?
I have a 4GB USB stick which I partitioned using and formatted using . It's currently set to ID with System when I run on my Debian Squeeze. I use to mount the external USB drives. So doing a mounts it to because I have the ff. line in : After issuing the command, the USB is mounted to -- doing an …
How can I securely erase files from a USB drive, using Windows?
Possible Duplicate: How to wipe a USB hard drive [Author edit] Actually I think the duplicate is this one: Permanently delete files from a flash drive [/edit] I have a USB stick returned to me by someone else. To maintain confidentiality of what it was used for I want to perform a secure erase on i…
Gnome: Change title of current terminal from bash command line
I know there are options to start a new terminal with a specified title, and that is is possible to change the title from a terminal using the menu: 'Terminal' -> Set Title. However, I want to change it for a current terminal from command line. How can I change the title for an existing Gnome termi…
Does Psexec execute Remote Procedure Calls?
I've heard of RPCs and that they get executed via TCP port 135. I just executed via on a remote PC and wondered if this is a RPC. As I've seen in Wireshark, the whole process is beeing done via SMB port 445 not DCE/RPC port 135. So I don't really get what a RPC is? Do you guys have any examples for…
Homebrew won't link git
When I installed git or upgrade git via I couldn't link it with . If I try I get: cowardly refusing to sudo brew link It says that I have to check the permissions on: I ed everything to 777 but I'm not sure if it is good. I can now link git. Should I change the permission to something less permissi…
Learn to use both sides of the keyboard
I'd like to force myself to use the correct (right side or left side) Shift, Ctrl, and Alt keys depending on what letter I'm typing. For instance I'd like to use the right Shift key when typing 'A' and the left Shift key when typing 'P'. I find myself using only the left side a lot and I'm looking …
List of all Windows 7 Event IDs and Sources?
I'm looking for a complete list of Sources + Event IDs for Windows 7. I known there's many web site with built-in search to find informations about a specific source + event id such as Eventid.net but what I'm looking for a complete list of these informations or, better, a software providing such i…