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Re-saving JPEG while keeping quality
Sometimes I use XnView's* "batch conversion" tool to downsize a bunch of JPEGs (to maximum of 1600x1200). But some of them are equal or smaller than that and no resizing is done. Is any image quality lost during the process? (Even if I choose JPEG 100% quality?) Edit: I was asking about those image…
How to find all symbolic links to a given file/directory?
How can you find all symbolic links to a given file / directory? This previous question only applies to hardlinks (if I read correctly).
Why is the laptop charger thing (transformer) making a noise?
The laptop power cable consists of two cables with a transformer in the middle. The transformer is making a tiny noise while plugged in. I think it's normal... is it normal? What is it exactly?
Am I secure from network monitoring software if HTTPS is used?
I will be logging into my bank account and my personal email accounts at work. Its not banned at work, but I just don't want them to save/log a copy of whatever I do with these services. Especially my passwords. If the service uses a HTTPS connection, will my company be able to track/save/log my pa…
Multiple Workspaces in Windows with Two Monitors
I have a dual monitor (soon to be a three-monitor) setup. I am running windows 7 and my machine is capable of anything (no worries about memory hogs or intensive cpu loads). What I would like to do is have virtual desktops / workspaces like you find in linux/solaris/mac. I have considered 360Deskto…
Good bug tracking with Sharepoint?
At my place of work, it has been decided to move many processes to Sharepoint. I'm now looking into how Sharepoint can be used for bug tracking (à la Mantis, FogBugz etc. but within Sharepoint). Specifically, we're using a collaboration room and the solution must work inside that. I know that I can…
Free and easy alternatives to Ghost?
I'm looking for a free alternative to Ghost, with as many of the following features as possible: Easy to use GUI Save to USB DVD writer, usb hard drive, or network share Creates bootable disks Can create an image for just the operating system that excludes data and certain programs. I want to fit m…
What file compression application is the most space-efficient?
I have a bunch of directories that I want to keep, but I also want to clear out storage on my drive. What is the most efficient (in terms of compression ratio) compression application? I don't care if it's slow as I will not be accessing these files often. The only constraint is that the program mu…
What is the ALT-Code for Irony Mark (؟)
Is there an alt code for the irony mark ? If there isn't, is there some way I can set my keyboard to create an ؟ when I press ?
What kind of information can my University gather regarding my internet use on the University’s network?
I attend a large University and use their network for just about everything. Although I realize security measures probably differ from campus to campus, on a typical University-wide network, how secure is the information I send and receive on the University's network? Is it safe to shop on-line usi…
Windows 7 Copy File dialog keyboard accelerators
In Windows XP, when copying/overwriting multiple files, you could press Alt + A to copy/replace all. These keyboard shortcuts don't seem to be available in Windows 7. I have to press Alt + D then Tab, Tab, Tab, Space to get the same effect with the keyboard. Does anyone know of a keyboard shortcut …
What is the command to cut a portion out of a video and save it using ffmpeg?
I've tried but that's giving me: Please advise. UPDATE: Molly, that command gives: And then it appears to freeze. I'd appreciate any help.
Is it possible to download minimal drivers on Windows, without the extra software packages?
The situation in all its glory: 30 megs for ATIs' "Display Driver Only". Almost 100 megs for NVidias' GeForce/Ion bloatware. 300 megs for an HP printer driver with immense amount of crap 30 megs for a Realtek integrated sound card driver. 50 megs for a mouse driver ...and dozens and dozens of other…
How can I break a symbolic link loop?
While I was trying to compile a C shared object library, I accidentally created two symbolic links which point to each other. Is there a way to get rid of them without nuking the whole directory? I read that the only way to break a symbolic link is to delete the file it points to, but I'm sure ther…
Move "XP Mode" from Windows Virtual PC to VirtualBox?
I installed "XP Mode" in Windows 7 (which uses Windows Virtual PC to host XP). I have now discovered that VirtualBox, which I have installed on the same Windows 7 machine, refuses to run at the same time as Windows Virtual PC (it gives me an error about not running multiple visualization programs).…
How to set identity for Windows client for NFS without identity server?
I am using the Windows 7 NFS client to access a Fedora FC 11 NFS Server. The identity presented by Windows NFS Client to the NFS server can only be set in AD or if running a special identity server that runs on Windows Server 2003 R2. Is there any way to set the identity from a standalone Windows c…
.Net Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows 7 not recognized by installers
Windows 7 Ultimate RTM already comes with the .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 preinstalled. However, some installers like the Azure tools and SDK 1.1 seem to check for it and fail: Windows Azure Tools for Microsoft Visual Studio requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. Since the framework is preinstalled there seem…
Non-RDP remote desktop solution (for LAN - Windows Home Premium)
I was too cheap to buy Windows 7 Pro and went with Windows Home Premium, so now I'm looking for a replacement for RDP (Remote Desktop). It's been a while since I've used VNC, but the performance was always pretty poor even on a LAN. I'm going to take a look at TightVNC and UltraVNC, but is there an…
Installing libraries and header files under Ubuntu Linux for C/C++ development
I have to admit that I feel completely lost each time I have to fulfill the dependencies of some C or C++ code. Currently, I'm on Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala), but I remember the same feeling of forlornness from Windows. I really think that I do understand C, C++, static and dynamic libraries, header…
Word 2007 jumplist missing
For some reason the jumplist showing recent documents on my pc has gone. The link is still pinned to the taskbar but the list shows no documents. How can I get the jumplist to show recent documents?