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How much gold is in a CPU?
A couple years ago I recall reading that back in the early 2000's there was enough gold in the central processing unit (CPU) and math-coprocessors to make it worth while to recover it computer recycling firms to smelt the chips to recover the gold from the prongs and heat transfer points. As such, …
How to reset/restart an internal Macbook trackpad driver?
My Macbook's trackpad occasionally starts behaving erratically but after a system restart it works well again (at least for a while). I'm still looking for a solution to the root problem of the errors. However, for now, is there some way to restart just the trackpad's driver instead of the whole sy…
How do I copy files into `/var/www` with WinSCP?
When I try to place my web files into in apache on my ec2 Ubuntu instance it is giving me an error stating that I don't have permission. How do I give myself permission to do this or what is the best way to copy files to with WinSCP?
How to robocopy with progress logged to console only?
I want to run RoboCopy that will update the console with % progress but not clutter the log file with % progress. The following RoboCopy command will perform the desired copy and append logging information the log file. The problem is the log file is cluttered with % progress updates. Therefore I n…
How do I use the Bitcoin GUI app to mine bitcoins?
I'm new to Bitcoin. I installed and ran the GUI app, checked "Generate Coins" in the Settings menu, and the status bar reads "Generating". How do I know if it's actually working? I'm aware that mining is a CPU-intensive process that could take a long time; this is why I'm skeptical that the app is …
Disable the Research Task Pane in Excel/Office
Can how I disable the Research Task Pane in Microsoft Excel/Office 2003?
Is it possible to change my terminal window prompt text?
My terminal window default prompt text takes up too much space (I guess my computer name is too long). Can I customize this?
Bluetooth mouse vs 2x computers
I have a Bluetooth mouse (Razer Orochi), and I regularly switch between two computers which I'd like to use it with. Is there a way to make it so that I don't have to re-pair it every single time I change from one to the other?
How do I set the first value of AutoNumber in Access?
I don't need to reset the AutoNumber value like this question, but rather would like to first set the number to: 1001 Which then increments like normal: 1001 1002 1003 ... How do I go about doing this in Access 2010?
Where is the javascript console in Safari 5.0.5 for Windows?
Just what the title says. Where can I find the javascript console in safari?
Converting Open Office (odt) files to Latex
How do you convert Open Office (ODT) documents to tex files? I have made a report using libre office. Now I wish to continue editing the document using lyx (latex front end). So the ODT file needs to be saved as some .tex file. I don't see an option to do this in File menu (export/save as). So is t…
How to free up memory "fully hibernating" a process?
Similar to this: How to "hibernate a process" under Linux/Windows? Are there any methods to hibernate a process in a way that it doesn't stay in memory? E.g.: If I don't want to use Firefox, and don't want to close the process of it, and I need free memory, then how can I really hibernate the proce…
Word 2010 - Shading paragraph background
I have created a new Word 2010 document and am wanting to set the background shading of a paragraph to a given colour (using the blue circled button). My issue is that when I have done so, the areas to the left of the bullet points (shown in red) do not highlight. How can I cause that area to be se…
Fit column width to text shortcut?
I know that I can double-click a column header with my mouse, but is there a keyboard shortcut to fit a column to the text width?
printing passwords: How can I differentiate l/1, o/O/0, etc and visualize spaces?
I would like to print randomly generated passwords, so that look-alike characters like zero and the letter "o" or one and the letter "l" are clearly distinguishable. I would also like to find a way to visualize spaces, I.e. I'm looking for a font that does that or an alternative to underscores (sin…
How do I stop Windows from moving desktop Icons?
I have two monitors connected to my computer. (same graphics card. One HDMI, the other DVI). Whenever I do one of the following things, my icons move around on my desktop: Play a Game Turn off one monitor When I stop playing the game or turn one of the monitors back on, Windows 7 does not properly …
Will Mac RAM work on a PC?
I have some Mac RAM at school that is not being used. It has never been opened before, and one of the PC's needs a little extra. Will putting Mac RAM in be an issue? The RAM also is not labelled, how can I tell the speeds of it?
Is it safe to store 1Password data file on DropBox?
I would like to know if it is safe to store the 1Password data file on DropBox? It can be safely assumed that there are a LOT of people already doing it without any negative security side effects, but I would still like some additional confirmation before taking the plunge.
Copying partial cell to another cell in OpenOffice Calc
Cell A1 says 0001 John Smith Cell A2 says 0002 Bill Snyder I want to basically split this, so one column just shows the numbers (0001, 0002, etc.) and then another column just shows the name. The first part is easy. Using the function "=LEFT(A1;4)" I can get 0001. How can I grab the name? Using "RI…
What are some tweaks to Windows 7 that can be done for a HTPC?
I've built a HTPC and would like to optimize Windows 7 to dedicate as much of the resources to Media playback through the HTPC. I'll be using XBMC and Media Center (testing them out, and making a selection later). I'll also be playing full HD content. What are some tweaks to Windows 7 itself that w…