Desktop computers tend to come in three main parts - the case that contains the actual computer (motherboard, disk drives and power supply), the screen and finally the keyboard and mouse. Not usually portable the computer will sit on or under the desk with the keyboard and monitor on top. Desktop ...
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Being able to move Desktop Icons
Just been upgraded to Windows 7. How do I move the Desktop icons freeley and be able to place them where I like?
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Which Linux distro can be aesthetically customised the most? [closed]
I've tried Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Slackware and Mint, but not to the depth of having attempted to customise just about anything which can be customised, so I don't know. Maybe another ...
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Desktop RAID worth it?
I am going to redo the drive configuration on my desktop and right now I am considering options. I have an SSD for the OS and vital programs and HDD's for everything else. I have two 2TB disks of the ...
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Desktop unlocking issue on Linux Mint 11
It worked well before but now when I lock my desktop go away, come back and then try to enter password it always says wrong password (and I am positive that my typing and password are correct). When I ...
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Processing web requests in Java desktop application through tor network?
I write Java desktop applications sometimes and sometimes I would like for my web requests to be processed through the tor network.
How can I go about configuring this properly in Windows and/or ...
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Moving a modal window's parent window in Win 7
One of my biggest frustrations with Windows comes about when a program opens a progress bar in a modal window. If I want to move the program's windows to the edge of my workspace so I can keep track ...
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GNOME 3 Ctrl+Alt+D (Show Desktop)
I recently upgraded my system to GNOME 3. In previous versions of GNOME, the key combination Ctrl+Alt+D would hide all open windows and show the Desktop. This shortcut was eliminated from GNOME 3 ...
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How to develop a desktop application for different operating systems? [closed]
Is it possible to develop one desktop application that would work on Windows, Linux, iOS and Android?
Which programming language should I choose?
I have found an solution Appcelerator based on the ...
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Routing desktop to webcam on a mac
My girlfriend would like to broadcast her desktop on ustream. We have tried camtwist, and being a PC user myself, I am totally out of ideas since that didn't work. (Flash could only detect the iSight ...
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Change background of a Windows 7 machine using Registry
I connected my machine to a work group. The settings to change the wallpaper is in server machine, so that all the machine will have same wallpaper. Now how can I change my machine's wallpaper using ...
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tool for making virtual desktops in windows [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the multiple desktop utility you suggest for Windows?
Virtual desktop(alt+ctrl+1,2,3,4,…) like linux on windows 7
What is a free and a good tool for ...
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Strange issue in Running an application with remote desktop on Windows XP
An application that I have runs normally on the local computer, but throws error when running under remote desktop client. Specifically, this is an IDE that refuses to compile code when using it on a ...
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RSS reader that supports multiple google accounts?
I've been looking around for an RSS reader that can handle more than 1 google account? I have multiple gmail addresses for different things in life. I separate mails this way and also RSS feeds.
This ...
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What environment does an application run in if started via desktop shortcut?
I have noticed that the environment variables I export in my .profile or .bashrc files are not available to applications started via a desktop shortcut. At least to my IDE.
They are available if I ...
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Wiping Hard Drive after BIOS has been edited?
I salvaged an old tower from a warehouse. It actually works fine and boots up into XP. The only problem is that XP is locked with a password, and I think there is a delay after 5 attempts, so I do not ...
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Configure a trackball under Linux without editing Xorg.conf
Summary:
In this post, I explain how I configure my trackball through xorg.conf file and ask what I should do instead, knowing that xorg.conf is deprecated.
Long Introduction:
I've been using a ...
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Desktop background image appearing only when external monitor is on the 'right' of netbook
I am using Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. When I attach an external monitor the default is that the new monitor is placed to the right of the samsung n150 netbook I am using. This opens the desktop back ground on ...
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Pulsating buzzing sound… Should I be worried?
My computer recently began making a pulsating buzzing noise. It will be sitting quietly, when all off a sudden there's a buzzBuzzBUZZBuzzbuzz sound, repeating again and again. It's actually pretty ...
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How to create a shortcut on the desktop with PowerShell
I have been referring to answer number three of this post to write my PowerShell script, but it doesn't appear to be working.
$linkPath = Join-Path ([Environment]::GetFolderPath("Desktop")) ...
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desktop switching and panel problems Linux (Kororaa 15)
I am running Kororaa 15 with the KDE desktop. How do I fix my panel and switch desktops? I can find no information on how to put a shortcut on the favorites bar or remove one that became broken. Is ...
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Windows Desktop Management [closed]
I have been offered a post in the Desktop Management team in my office. I really don't have an idea of what they are talking about. Can anybody please help me out in understanding what is Desktop ...
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Virtualized desktops for specific tasks
Currently my system needs a major reinstall. Running an ever slowing down Windows Vista it's time to do a format c: and start over. Since I don't want to re-install Windows Vista as my main OS and I ...
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Alternative to Google Desktop? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What's a good alternative to Windows' “Search for Files and Folders”?
Windows 7 search is still poor and sadly, Google Desktop has been discontinued. ...
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Reset desktop icons on Windows 7
Few months ago, I played with space parameters (margin) between desktop icons (with TuneUP utilities), then uninstalled this application. Now I want to reset my custom desktop layout to default. How ...
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Replace a monitor that is humming?
The monitor for my desktop hums/buzzes when a have a white background with a lot of black text maximized. I'm sure it would do it in other cases but this is the most obvious. I usually hear it when I ...
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Desktop icon missing from Windows7 Taskbar
Suddenly the desktop icon from my Windows 7 taskbar disappeared. Can someone tell me how can I restore the default icons of taskbar? Thanks.
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general advie in regards to virtualization [closed]
When you want the best of two worlds, as is the case with me, but also your comfort, then there's really only two options: Dual boot or virtualization. That much has always been clear.
Lets assume ...
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Strange window on desktop labeled IPNServiceForm
Starting yesterday, I've had this little window pop-up on my desktop. It won't go away until I click on it and then just pops-up again. I looked at Task Manager, and I don't see any processes that ...
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How can I prevent applications from trespassing on my precious desktop space?
I like to keep my desktop clean. I have a single icon one my desktop: the recycle bin. Any other icon that shows up on the desktop quickly will end up in the recycle bin.
When you sensible install ...
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Tool to set one background image for dual monitors [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the best multiple monitors app for Windows 7?
Set one background to stretch across multi-monitor display?
I used to use a desktop utility program that provides ...
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Display remote X session (complete desktop) in one client X window
Situation: From Windows I connect to a remote Linux using putty with X11 port forwarding. Xming is able to display the desktop session in ONE Windows window.
If I connect from Linux with "ssh -Y ...
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How to change the background color of a transparent desktop image on Mac OS X?
Under Desktop & Screen Saver I have selected to show a PNG image with transparency on my Desktop. It looks like this:
The transparent area shows the exact same color that is listed as the first ...
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Did a fresh Win 7 install on my new SSD, can I get my Desktop back?
How can I get my Desktop(wallpapers, start menu, settings, etc.) from my HDD to my new SSD?
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Arbitrary virtual screens
I would like to redefine the screen space my monitors provide. Currently, I have two monitors on my computer with a screen size of 1680x1080 each. I would like to re-define this space to be 3 monitors ...
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Win XP - Why can't I change my primary monitor when using multiple displays?
I'm not sure if this question should be migrated or not, but I browsed the other stack exchange sites and assumed this one to be the closest/most appropriate arena. Please migrate this question to ...
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“shortcut” same type as MY COMPUTER where is it located?
Shortcuts such as My Computer or Outlook are generated by the system automatically. When we right-click on it and go properties, it usually opens a .cpl file(control panel extension)
When you open ...
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How to align desktop icons to grid in LXDE/Openbox?
Where is the option or config file to automatically align the desktop icons to a grid in LXDE/Openbox?
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Window switching Mac OS way in Windows 7? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there an alternative to Exposé for Windows?
I love the way windows are auto arranged in Mac OS as the below screenshot.
Though, I'm a Windows OS user so I'm ...
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Mysterious gray square outlines on certain desktop icons?
Recently, my hand slipped on my mouse/keyboard and I accidentally increased the icon size. After resetting it and fixing them, I noticed these incredibly annoying small gray outlines around only ...
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How can I restore a remote desktop session to the local console?
After I am finished with a remote desktop connection, I'd like to be able to restore the remote desktop to the local console so that the user doesn't have to re-enter the password and log back in.
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Windows 7 show all windows
Compiz has a feature called "Show all desktops", usually invoked via <Super> E. This shows all the currently open windows.
Windows 7 has something like this (<Super> Tab) but the windows ...
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How to continue using GNOME2 with Ubuntu or a derived distribution?
I am currently using Ubuntu 11.04 with GNOME2 instead of the new default, Unity.
I heard that in a newer Ubuntu version there is no GNOME2 aka Ubuntu classic desktop anymore.
Which Linux ...
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Extend own desktop with another one over the network in Linux
My colleague and myself are working together in the same room and each using two monitors which are placed side by side, so we can observe the work of each other.
In most cases one of us discovers an ...
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graphic default setting in linux 11.04 [closed]
I wanted to active virtual graphic and do sth.
now I haven't any bars in my desktop.
how can i set my graphic setting to default setting?
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How do I remove the Ubuntu 10.10 window centering object?
As you can see in the screenshot of my desktop, there are three objects which center is the window, how can I remove them?
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building a CAD rendering Desktop/workstation [closed]
I am trying to build an advanced CAD computer. I need to use 4GB video card, minimum 24Gb ddr5 memory, quad-core or more intel processor with an intel motherboad. This will be a stand-alone ...
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How do I get Windows 7 to highlight my icons again?
You know when your mouse goes over a desktop icon in Windows 7, a small box appears around it highlighting it? It's gone on my computer. And it annoys me because usually when I'm waiting for a program ...
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What kind of video card do I need to play BluRay disks?
I got a BluRay drive for my desktop PC that is hooked up to my Sony Bravia TV using VGA, however using PowerDVD or WinDVD (actually WinDVD just dies) it says my onboard video card is incompatible and ...
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After unselecting an icon the select-rectangle does not dissapear
Here's what I'm talking about. After I selected this icon (or any icon for that mater) and clicked on the blue background (the desktop) thus un-selecting the icon the dotted select rectangle still ...
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How do I open a local file through Remote Desktop?
Is it possible to open a file in a Remote Desktop session locally?
For example, I have a Word document in the remote session and want to open directly to local without downloading. Would this be ...
