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How to display only Permissions and file names using ls command?
How can I display only Permissions and file names using ls command and how to list all files in a directory including full path, owner, group and permissions for each file?
How to disable MS GS WAVETABLE synth? or what is occuping it?
I have a small(?) issue program. A friend of mine has a computer with the following specs: Creative XtremeMusic soundcard (latest x-fi drivers, the complete package) USB Midimate 2 (usb midi interface) Yamaha CS1x keyboard with midi outs (connects to computer with MidiMate 2) Program called Ableton…
What do the underlined words in Unix man pages do?
This may be a really dumb question, but I think that I remember hearing that they link to other pages and that there is away to follow the link. Maybe it is just for emphasis
How to add PHP in netbeans on Ubuntu?
I just downloaded Netbeans for Ubuntu. Now I only have Java, how can I add PHP to it?
Choose an output audio device different from the default on WMP 11
I like to play my music through a Hi-Fi audio equipment and everything else (like windows sounds, web videos and such) through my default PC speakers. On WIndows XP I had WMP 9 and I could do that with no problems since I can choose what audio device (which sound card) to use, and that selection is…
Windows Key while using Unix/ Linux?
Ever since I moved to Ubuntu Linux, the windows key on the lower left hand corner of my keyboard doesn't has any utility. Can there be any possible utility of this key in Unix/ Linux systems ?. I am sure there are many innovative enthusiasts who can suggest some use of this lame windows key ! UPDAT…
How do I stop VLC from stealing my volume buttons
when I press the volume buttons on my laptop, usually the system volume is changed. However, when I do this with VLC it "steals" the presses and adjusts it's own "volume" instead. The system volume is also changed. I can't find any way to turn this off in VLC. Does anyone know? Update: Sorry, some …
How to Set Firefox 4 to only store History for a set period of time, i.e. one day?
I want to setup Firefox 4 to only store my history for 1 day (or some other set period of time), but I can't seem to find an option to do that in the options dialog, all I can see is "Remember History", "Never Remember History" and "Custom History Settings". "Custom History Settings" only lets me s…
How can I get Google Chrome to auto-fill more form entries?
Google Chrome's auto-fill does not work for most sites and does not save form entries. This makes it unusable. When I checked the options, I was shocked to see the only option with auto-fill is to save address and credit card. Have they not considered the idea that form entries can be of different …
How long should it take Cygwin to load?
I recently downloaded Cygwin so I could easily use gcc. It installed correctly, and gcc compiles programs and reports errors as expected... but I can't help but notice that it appears to be taking an extremely long time to load the environment each time I run cygwin. Whenever I run Cygwin, it takes…
Windows activation with planned reinstall
My laptop's hard drive is dying. It still works (boots Windows 7, run some programs), but it is obviously damaged. I am buying a new one to replace it. I have a legal and activated copy of Windows 7 32-bit Professional (RETAIL, not OEM). What should I do before installing Windows 7 on the new hard …
Windows 7: How to solve IPv6 "No network access" problem?
I'm tearing my hair out on this one. Basically I need IPv6 to work on a Windows 7 (Home Premium) Dell laptop and it isn't. I have the wireless networking all working but if I click on the wireless network and select status it says: IPv6 Connectivity: No network access I have the firewall completely…
What is the path for JDK on Windows 7 64-bit?
When I work with the JDK, it says that is not recognized as an internal or external command. What shall I do? What is the path for jdk1.6.0_21?
Monaco font not appearing in PuTTY font list
I'm using PuTTY 0.60 under Windows XP. I recently downloaded and installed the Monaco font, and configured PuTTY to use it. However, after reboot, the Monaco font doesn't appears in PuTTYs font list; it does appear installed, and other applications can use it. At first I thought it was a problem of…
Why does Programs and Features take minutes to populate?
On my Windows 7 machine, the Programs and Features control panel page takes 3 and a half minutes to fully populate (it varies, but that is one example). Initially the large majority of installed apps are shown, and then over the remaining period, further apps trickle in, while the progress bar cree…
I have to refresh browser all the time to view a webpage, and sometimes only text appears instead
I have to refresh my browser all the time. Browser doesn't matter, this happens in all browsers. The problem is when I enter a URL, sometimes the page loads fine, but most times the page won't load (keeps loading without anything happening), or it loads but only text is visible and not the pictures…
Is there any software that can play a subtitle file without a video file?
My friend likes to stream movies through Netflix on her 360, and the problem with this is that Netflix does not usually provide subtitles or captioning on anything but foreign films. A few select videos on their website are captioned, but Xbox users are out of luck. Me being hard-of-hearing, I can'…
Automatically Adjusting System Volume Based Upon Ambient Noise Level
My home office has a loud air conditioner right next to my computer desk. When the air conditioner turns on, I need to increase my computer's volume level in order to hear music and sound effects. But when the air conditioner turns off, the system volume seems very loud. Adjusting the system volume…
Firefox (on windows) constantly consuming 10% CPU - is there an add-in to find the rogue tab?
I often have many Firefox windows open, each with many tabs. Now and then one of the tabs will be running a web page that for some reason consumes lots of resources. Right now, I have a tab somewhere that is constantly consuming 10% of the CPU...which would be fine as my computer can easily handle …
How do you make your hard drive last as long as possible?
I'm having some drives that seems to die soon. Doesn't feel like I have had them that long, so starting to wonder if I could have done something to make them last longer. So, what are some good advice to make your hard drive last as long as possible? I assume keeping them cool is a good idea? Shoul…