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Launch synergy client on boot in Mac OS X
I have a mac as a secondary machine at work. Currently I use synergy on my main machine to share its keyboard and mouse with the mac. I created a launch agent for my user to launch synergy when I log in, and that's working. However, this means I still have to pull out the mac's keyboard and mouse i…
Automatically Mute Windows on Shut Down
How can you automatically mute the audio in Windows every time you shut down?
Could I replace a stock PSU fan with a more quiet one?
I have a cheap 450W PSU with an exhaust fan at the rear. This fan, however, is very loud. Is it a good idea to replace the stock PSU fan with a quiet fan with similar airflow? The PSU fan is hard-wired to the PCB in the PSU so I was intending on snipping the stock fan wires and sealing the loose en…
How does dust affect a computer?
It is generally known that dust makes computers slower, and that cleaning out the dust regularly can make your computer run better. What I have not seen, is why this happens. From what I know dust doesn't stop electrons from getting from one side of the computer to the other. Does the dust only clo…
How do I interpret the Memory numbers in Windows Task Manager?
Physical Memory Total Cached Available Free Kernel Memory Paged Nonpaged
How much will it cost me to run a Windows Home Server?
Anybody has any measurements of how much electricity does a Windows Home Server (say one of the HP models) use while being on 24/7? I have an old PC running at home to store files that everyone can access from their laptops, but it is using too much power. I'm wondering if it would be worth to buy …
Does Windows 7 multi-touch work with every touch screen?
Will Windows 7's multi-touch work on every touch screen? Edit: Ok, do you think some of these drivers would work backwards compatible? If not, how would I recognize if it supports it (if it's not of the box)?
Why are there different clockspeeds and timings on RAM?
I don't consider myself a novice when it comes to building computers or computer hardware in general, but I've never taken the time to fully understand RAM. Can somebody tell me why there is a need for different clockspeeds when it comes to RAM? And what the timings are good for. Thanks
Where to download a lot of digits of pi?
Where could I find a large amount of digits of pi? I have already calculated 3.14 billion using PiFast (works well under wine). I don't care about slow download speeds.
Is there a way to prevent installs/updates to litter my hard drive with cryptic folders?
Often I find guid-like folder names spread around on my hard drives. Is there a way to prevent this from happening? I think they might come when I install various programs or while updating them (seems like windows update does it too). I find it very annoying. Especially when some of them won't be …
How do I configure my monitor/operating system for optimal color display?
I'm a web developer, and for a hobby I take photos and edit them on my computer. I've found that sometimes I miss stuff on my own monitor that are apparent on other monitors (aliased edges that didn't appear on my screen, for example.) What tools/methods can I use to get the optimal settings for my…
Lynx web browser usage
Does anyone still use the Lynx text-only web browser? It would seem useful for certain classes of low-end mobile devices, especially if one is billed per KB of data transfer.
How do I find out who is logged into Windows XP?
How do I find out which users are logged into a Windows XP machine? I'm looking for something like the Unix command, or a screen that just gives me a list of users currently logged in.
Need a non-Mac keyboard alternative for Mac users
I'm a Macbook Pro user. I like Apple products in general, but I hate their keyboards. I work on my computer/laptop 10+ hours a day, so I would like to have a keyboard that is Mac-compatible and ergonomic. I found this one on Amazon. It is specifically made for Mac. However, I would like to get some…
Ubuntu vs. Mac OS
I'm hesitating about buying a new macbook pro laptop. I just want to learn more about os and get more experience on *unix. Is the Ubuntu enough to me? What mac can offer me that Ubuntu can not?
Disabling networkmanager for a specific interface
I'd like to do some experimentation with hostap without disabling my primary wireless interface. How do I tell networkmanager to keep its hands off a specific interface or interfaces while allowing it to continue managing all other interfaces normally? I'm using Ubuntu 9.04. (Wasn't sure if this sh…
Outlook 2007 won't close
I use Outlook 2007 at home as an IMAP client and RSS feed reader. I have a problem that when I close outlook, the window exits, but the process remains running. This prevents me from opening outlook again and on Win7 prevents rapid shutdown of my computer. How can I have Outlook 2007 exit for real?…
Which windows XP services can I disable without major consequence?
Possible Duplicate: What Windows services can I safely disable? I want to disable some Windows XP services to make PC run faster. I am not going to be using the PC for anything complex, but will need to leave networking enabled. Which ones can I get rid of without fear of breaking something. On a s…
Is it possible to use Skype to fax?
If not, how can I fax using a computer application? I am also open to using an online application.
Remote Desktop or Streaming Software/Services that Supports Gaming
I've simply been amazed by the quality and speed of Onlive, as this technology has the potential of making hardware requirements irrelevant to the average user. However, at the moment Onlive is only for remotely controlling video games, and not desktops or other devices in general. I'm in pursuit o…