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What is the best way to make an ISO file out of a DVD?
I downloaded the huge Windows 7 .iso file and burnt it to a DVD. I then used that DVD to install Windows 7 on my machine and then realized that I the .iso file was on the Vista operating system that I replaced with Windows 7 (didn't upgrade). So now I would like to get the .iso file back but with t…
What's the easiest way to update album art?
I don't have the album art for most of my music, and I don't have time to go find and download images for all of my album. Any suggestions?
Tips for getting latte or soda out of your keyboard?
For the first time in my entire life yesterday, I accidentally spilled some latte in my ergonomic keyboard. The keys are starting to stick a bit now, and I was just wondering if there was some way to get those keys unstuck short of buying a new keyboard. Update Last week I accidentally choked on so…
How can I make Windows not mount a drive when it is plugged in?
Due to my employer's IT policy, I'm not allowed to have any kind of MP3 playing software on my computer. I do, however, like to plug my iPod into my computer to keep the battery charged during working hours. Normally, I plug the iPod in, Windows mounts the drive, then I have to go in and eject the …
How to force NetworkManager to make a connection before login?
I leave my laptop at home 95% of the time. I would like it to connect to my wireless network without me having to login. And, just as important, I'd like it NOT to DISconnect when I log off. I'm using Fedora, but Ubuntu instructions are welcome too.
What's the difference between SATA and SATA-II (3.0 GB)?
What's the difference between SATA and SATA-II (3.0 GB)? Specifically, if I'm shopping for a new (budget, so not new-new) motherboard, do I need to take into consideration if it supports SATA-II? And if buying drives for an existing SATA-capable board, do I need to make sure they're not SATA-II dri…
Time Machine on Ubuntu?
Is there a Time Machine like backup system for Ubuntu? If not, what is the closest thing?
Is Anti Virus Software needed for a Mac (OS X); If so free solution?
I have a MacBook that I use for programming and graduate school work. Since I bought it, I've not given much thought to putting an anti virus on it. I bought it about 6 months ago and for some reason, doing so has never crossed my mind until this morning. I scanned this site (using the search featu…
Should I let my browser or the site remember my password, or neither?
What are the security implications of letting a web browser remember log-in information for me? Should I let a browser remember, like Firefox or Chrome, or should I let the site remember? I'm sure the most secure option is to type my log-in details in every time, but if I choose not to do this and …
How to *diagnose* windows explorer frequent freezes
It is very common on my windows xp machine for windows explorer (including taskbar) to be frequently unresponsive for several seconds (and sometimes up to a minute) any time I am browsing the file system (or using the start menu). This can get a bit frustrating.... I suspect it may be due to some n…
I just spilt coffee on my laptop, what should I do?
I have just dropped a half full latté on my company laptop and am not sure what to do. Is there a way I can make sure that my laptop is usable again? What steps must I go through to improve it's chances of survival?
Best way to optimise disk performance in OS X
As the question suggests, does anybody have any tips in increasing disk performance in OS X Leopard?
Bypass Google's tracking links
Google has an annoying practice of sometimes using tracking links, so when you click on a search result, you are first directed to a Google URL that silently gathers stats, then redirects you to the actual result. Is there a simple way to disable/bypass this? I'm thinking some sort of Firefox plugi…
Why does Internet Explorer sometimes fail to connect to anything until I restart it?
IE has an annoying problem on my PC (XP SP3). I start it and try to go to Google (for example) and it'll sit there saying "Connecting" but nothing will happen and it doesn't matter how many times I try, it won't connect to anything. I discovered that if I kill IE and restart it then it might start …
How do I make Windows launch a new instance of explorer.exe when I open My Computer?
How do I make Windows launch a new instance of explorer.exe when I open My Computer? I know there is a setting that does this. I turned it on previously, and the performance increase was noticeable.
How does Google My Location work?
Google My Location in Google Maps is able to find your approximate position with good accuracy. Although it's clear that it makes use of GeoIP mapping, they need a more accurate strategy to pinpoint your location. It is claimed that it uses the WiFi access point information to pinpoint your locatio…
Single Monitor act exactly like dual monitor?
Does anyone know if there is a way to make a single monitor act like a dual monitor with 2 totally seperated areas that are detected at the window's level. Eg. 2560x1600 monitor to show up as 2 panels with 1280x1600 resolution each or a 1920x1200 showing up as 2 960x1200 monitors. I am usually look…
What is the easiest way to convert MPEG video to FLV format?
I have MPEG video (.mpg) that I would like to convert to FLV format for use in Flash players. What is the easiest (idiot-proof) way to do this on a Windows machine?
How to get a good clean newspaper scan?
I tried a few times to scan newspaper articles, but the images I got were always blotchy and with bad colors, sort of like this: Sometimes I see some really good scans, like this: What is the trick to get such good results? Do I need a high-quality scanner, or some good Photoshop filters? If there …
How do you track which packages were installed on Fedora (Linux)?
(This question is very similar to 6338. It was suggested that it be split from it as Fedora and Ubuntu/Debian are different enough to warrant different answers.) As I use any Fedora setup I gradually install a number of packages over and above the baseline installation. If I reinstall, or if I need…