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How do I add custom scripts to Outlook?
I need to add a custom script to process Outlook meeting requests. (see this question) The dropdown menu for selecting scripts is empty and there doesn't appear to be a way to add scripts. How can I add a script that will be available via Outlook's rules?
How to search with Spotlight more effectively
I'm used to using various flags to modify the results of Google searches, to only show results from a particular site, or only certain kinds of files. For example you can restrict Spotlight searches to only look for pdf files like this example, when I'm looking for a pdf cheatsheet for using YUI's …
How to associate iTunes to an existing library after installing Windows 7?
I had Windows XP, installed on my C: drive, and my iTunes library was on the E: drive. I've now replaced XP with Windows 7, so any iTunes settings that were in the registry or its Program Files folder have been lost. I still have all the mp3s and the iTunes Library files on my E: drive, however. I'…
How can I use my Gmail contacts within Alpine/pine?
How can I use my Gmail contacts within Alpine/pine?
Blocking Experts-Exchange from my Google results and/or computer
Possible Duplicate: Is it possible with Google searches to ban any and all results from a domain? The site Experts-Exchange is very annoying. How can I block it from my Google results? Alternatively, how can I block it in Firefox, so that if I click on a link to it, I instantly see that it's blocke…
Add an audio track to an existing MPEG movie (using MEncoder?)
I have an existing MPG (MPEG-1) video file. The video has no sound. I have an audio track (currently in MP3 format, but I could record it in AC3 or some other required format if that's what it will take for it to work). The two files are the same "length" (meaning that when played, both are 5 secon…
What is the 2007 Microsoft Office Plugin for Netscape Navigator?
After installing Office 2007, the following plugin shows up in Firefox: 2007 Microsoft Office system 12.0.4518.1014 Office Plugin for Netscape Navigator What exactly does it do?
Log in with two accounts (e.g., in Gmail) in a single Firefox window
I have two Gmail accounts. I'd like to log in to both of them at the same time in a single Firefox window. How would I go about it? I know one suggestion is IETab, but that fix has too much of a duct tape feel to it. There are some other questions covering this, but not necessarily within the same …
Can I connect a SATA-II hard drive to a SATA-I connection?
I have an older computer with a SATA-I connection. My hard drive crashed and I need to buy a new hard drive. Will I run into problems if I connect a SATA-II drive to my computer?
X forwarding over SSH from Mac to a Linux box
I need run Mac applications on a remote Mac machine and display it on a local Linux machine's X server (a lot of articles on the Internet seem to be detailing how would you do it the opposite way). My variable appears to be empty. What should it look like so that forwarding works correctly? Can I r…
Boot Camp, Parallels, VirtualBox Or Fusion?
Boot Camp, Parallels, VirtualBox Or Fusion? In a recent article on Australian LifeHacker.com they discussed the following question, I trust the SU group more then the anonymous answers from LifeHacker and I thought I would re-ask it here? I’m sitting here with my MacBook Pro and a copy of Windows 7…
How do I share my Ditto clipboard with multiple machines on my network?
I'm using Ditto Clipboard Manager and wish to share the clipboard on multiple machines on my home network. I've heard that you can do this but haven't found any help on it.
How do you erase the revision history of your MS Word (2007) document?
I have an MS Word file that I want to send to someone and I want to make sure they can't see the revision history. Is this hidden by default or is there something I can do to hide the revision history or delete it?
Windows7 Full System Backup - Bare metal Restore (maybe diff specs)
I have a HP desktop for development work that I picked up at local supermarket, its Quad core, 2gb RAM, onboard NVidia graphics etc.. pretty much run of the mill. I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit RTM. I created a boot/active/main partition c:\ with 80GB and this is where my windows, apps, sett…
Virtual sound card driver for Windows
I have no sound card on my machine, but I want to (automatically) record screen with audio on it. So I thing it's some kind of virtual sound card driver needed to loop back sound send to play to microphone. Is there such solution for Windows OS?
Firefox bookmarks folder icon
Is there a way to assign a custom icon to a folder in Firefox bookmarks? That way not all folders would look the same, so I could delete the names and save some space in the bookmarks bar.
Why is my speed only limited to 12% of my max bandwidth?
I subscribed in a 1Mbps broadband internet (data only). The provider said that customers would only get 60% of it which is approximately 600kbps of the 1Mbps, which is enough for me. But I've been observing my download speed and it is limited to only 12%, i can't get past 120kbps. Every time my DL …
How can I find all symlinks in Windows Vista or 7?
I'm looking for a way to search for all the symbolic links on a NTFS filesystem on Windows Vista or 7. It would be even better if I could specify a specific target to see if it has any symlinks pointing to it, but a way to search for them all would be great, too.
How to sync only certain folders on Dropbox
I have a desktop machine with plenty of space with Dropbox set up. I also have a netbook with limited space. Is there any way to set up my netbook to sync only with certain folders in my Dropbox (i.e., sync my 10 MB of documents not my 100 GB of pictures). I also have some Ubuntu machines and some …
How can I unlock a folder locked by ‘System’ process on Windows Server 2008?
I'm on Windows Server 2008 64-bit. LockHunter identifies that a folder is locked by the "System" process. I'm not sure why this happens, but my bigger concern is how to unlock it. I'm looking for a solution that can be run from the command line. LockHunter itself is unable to unlock it. Also, Sysin…