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Is it possible to prevent maximized windows from restoring down by moving the window?
I would like to completely disable the possibility of mouse-dragging maximized windows. Ideally, the maximized window should restore down only by double-clicking, or pressing the 'maximize' button ...
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What does “Virtualization” in the Task Manager on Windows do?
If I open up the list of running processes in the Task Manager on my Windows Vista. Then I can right-click on a process and chose "Virtualization". Not much happens after that.
What does this really ...
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RAMDisk option in NTLDR
While experimenting for this answer, I came accross the following messages in NTLDR:
Windows could not start due to an error while booting from a RAMDISK.
The RAMDISK options specified in boot.ini ...
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All “Shift” operation in Windows
I am looking for a complete list of all "shift" operation in all version of windows. You may help me to build this.
e.g.
shift-delete -> skip recycle bin
[Windows 95, 98] shift-reboot from start ...
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Hidden minimizing effect in Mac OS X
Normally there are two minimizing effect in Mac OS X.
Genie Effect
Scale Effect
There is one more effect.
Which works like we flush water. or like flag like effect. ( don't have proper words to ...
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Advantages & Hidden Features of OpenOffice.org [closed]
I am currently using OpenOffice.org suite (OO.o) and would like to know its hidden features and advantages. (Please don't compare it with commercial products.)
One of the best features I know of is ...
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Why does software have hidden features?
Why does some software have hidden features or easter eggs? Why don't they list all the features in the manual or release notes?
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How can I emulate middle click in Windows on a touchpad?
On my laptop, the touchpad drivers for it allowed me to emulate middle click by clicking both the left and right mouse buttons at the same time. I'd like to have the same feature on with my netbook's ...
