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What is the correct way to check the efficiency of an UPS?
I have my UPS made by Israeli company - Advice. I read somewhere that every few months, UPS should be checked for operability by disconnecting it from the mains plugging mid and high powered devices ...
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Acer Aspire 5750G temperature
I have been testing (CPU and graphics stress test) my computer and logged the temperature: here are the results.
I'm wondering if this is normal or should I do something with it?
This temperatures ...
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Is there a faster way to test RAM than memtest86+?
I have a couple of PCs with 8GB of RAM and for quick checks I'm using an Ubuntu live CD, but in case of troubles I have to resort to memtest86+. However, memtest86+ is taking quite a while to ...
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needing storage integrity (write/read) test - for BASH
In need of shell scripts / bash commands to verify data integrity of local harddrives, usb-drives, etc, ...
Like the famous www.heise.de/download/h2testw; or something that is at least common within ...
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Hardware Configuration for Windows MultiPoint Server
I've read every article on the Microsoft sites regarding Windows MultiPoint Server 11. I decided to go with a zero-client over USB configuration.
The problem is that we don't have distributors in our ...
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Username password Macro or tool
I write extensions for a program. The program has a username/password dialogue box. There is no "remember my password" option. The task of entering this information is quite cumbersome and breaks ...
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Stress testing - Is it good or bad?
First, my PC specs goes below:
Intel Core i5-2400
Intel motherboard
4 GB DDR3 RAM
2 SATA-2 7200 RPM HDD
1 DVD Writer
Thermaltake 500W PSU (70% efficiency)
I'm planning to buy a graphics card soon. ...
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Trying to implement different network latencies and bandwidths using tc in Ubuntu
I've seen a few similar posts around but haven't found anything that's exactly what I'm looking for.
I'm hoping to test software under different bandwidths (up and down) and latencies to simulate ...
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Kill program after it outputs a given line, from a shell script
Background:
I am writing a test script for a piece of computational biology software. The software I am testing can take days or even weeks to run, so it has a recover functionality built in, in the ...
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How to compare page load speeds of two different web servers
I've recently set up a VPS with a view to transferring all of my current websites from my current shared hosting platform to this VPS. But I want to make sure that this VPS would be an improvement to ...
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How could I identify the usable Cat-5 pairs in this mess of torn-out wiring?
When the previous occupants vacated my new lab space they did a number on the Cat-5 wiring that had previously been installed. This is definitely a case where a picture is worth a thousand words:
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JVM implementation tests
I have been developing grails for some time now, and I keep running into platform dependent behavior. I have found bugs that only happen on legitimate versions of windows, I have found bugs that only ...
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Is there such a thing as an open source “test engine” for human tests?
I would like to compile verbal and numerical skill assessments for hr recruitment processes, etc., similar to SHL and Provisor, and I'm looking for a customizable and free solution to handle the ...
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I'm teaching a computer class and would love to give the kids a component test that isn't BORING [closed]
We have already disassembled and assembled computers. I want to have a formal, yet interactive or virtual, assessment for the kids on the components of the computer...so I can CYA in terms of ...
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What is the best way to test a webpage on higher resolution than your current screen's resolutions?
What is the best way to test a webpage on higher resolution than your current screen's resolutions? I'm making a responsive website where I need to test my webpage's css, html, javascript rendering on ...
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Public MySQL servers for use in sample code
Similar to how the IETF's example.com domain's web and email services can be safely used in code samples, is there a public MySQL server I can safely(*) use in some sample code?
("Safe" in that it ...
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Can a vm be a reliable test machine?
My apps must run on legacy windows up until 95. I don't own any hardware that could run such outdated OS's but my clients do. I develop my apps on windows 7 but all use plain old C++ and stl along ...
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Is there software for stress-testing computer displays?
I am working with a monitor in our offices that appears to have a malfunctioning DVI interface. When the monitor is in DVI mode, even with cables disconnected, there is serious ghosting, artifacts, ...
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Looking for a program to create test and do exams
I am looking for a program to help my little brother to study english.
I am looking for a program with these features:
free or an open platform
Able to create your own test
Able to do exams (based ...
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How to interpret NutTCP warning: “IP frags or no data reception since buflen > ctlconnmss”
I'm using NutTCP 5.3.1 to test UDP performance on an IPv6 network.
The server is running on another machine.
This is running under Windows with the supplied Cygwin DLL.
The client command is:
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How to start with the SQL queries in the QC 10.0?
I understood that for generating reports and troubleshooting in QC we can use SQL queries from backend of the QC 10.0.
Please guide me through any any tutorial websites,cookbook's or workbook's ...
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Running VMware Player from An External Drive
I would like to run VMware Player from an external USB Harddrive (1TB USB 2.0) but I am unsure if it will even work, I do not need speed as much as I need to be able to run a few test. Here is what I ...
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What's a good disk test that uses random data?
I'm trying to test a linux driver, and I need a test like bonnie or dbench, but I need it to send random data. I'm trying to find corruption bugs, and if every write is all zeros I can't tell when I ...
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What programs can I use to test my computer's hardware? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the best computer “burn-in” or stability testing software?
How can I thoroughly test all the hardware on my computer?
I been having computer ...
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TCP Throughput testing tools with ability to rate-limit?
I'm looking for test software that can generate test streams with the TCP/IP protocol, but limit the rate of the test data. For example, if using 100Mbps Ethernet, I would like to be able to generate ...
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Is testing Cat5 cable using a testing device necessary if I have verified connectivity with a computer?
I'm running some CAT5 cable around the house and this is the first time I've needed to build/terminate my own cables. I hooked up the cables to a computer and router and was able to reach the router ...
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How can I test a GPU completely to ensure all of it's components work properly?
I was unable to find a solution to this on Superuser, the GPU isn't overheating nor is it crashing, it simply provides wrong output and practically explodes sometimes. I need to find a tool which can ...
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Test laptop speaker hardware
I bought a used laptop on Craigslist (a Toshiba Satellite M115), and promptly wiped the drive and installed Ubuntu 11.4 (Natty).
(This was a big deal for me, since every computer I've ever owned [20+ ...
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Testing motherboard SATA controller
I have an eVGA 680i SLI motherboard, it has sat around for a while after I stopped using it because it seemed to be "killing" hard drives left and right.
Is there anyway I can test the SATA ...
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Performance testing software for PC
Can you recommend me a free performance testing software for my PC?
I used the demo version of Passmark Performance Test, but the trial period is now finished.
Do you know of a similar software?
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How can a speed test restore broadband speed?
Our broadband connection has been inexplicably slow for a number of days, to the point of being unusable. Of course broadband support is never helpful and says it is all our fault. After many ...
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Router load tester that is open source?
For residential routers I need a load tester that is open source; are there any recommendations?
Some testing that I would like to do is:
Mass connections to find out max
Simultaneously ...
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How do you test for noise on a CAT5 cable run?
I've been having some issues with my DSL line and when AT&T did a line test they found a lot of noise. The technician came out and tested the line up to the house and said it was clean. This means ...
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Periodic Speed Tester script/app/process?
I have been wondering lately what my 'true' connection speed is on my AT&T 6mbit connection (advertised) as I usually ever see up to ~5mbit throughput.
What I would like to do is almost like a ...
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Make a virtual WAN for software testing - Linux
I am in the process of writing a socket program that will need to talk to different computers across the world. I want to set up a virtualized WAN on my computer so i can install the software on a ...
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Using VirtualBox for testing different application installation scenarios
I have an app that I want to test under several different installation scenarios. In particular, I need to validate the behaviour when the app is installed over the top of previous installations of ...
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How to test LCD monitors?
tomorrow i will be buying a second hand monitor, a Benq LED Benq 24 V2420H FullHD.
What methods can i use to test that the monitor is OK.
I mean like dead pixels etc.?
Thanks.
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Where can I find Firefox 5 .deb packages for Debian Wheezy (testing)?
I'd like to install Firefox 5 for Debian Wheezy (testing). Where can I find suitable .deb packages (unofficial is fine)?
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Looking for a way or web-service to check if a system can be pinged / exists?
CanYouSeeMe is good for checking if a system can be connected to by external systems on the Internet, but is there a way to see if the system can be pinged?
For example, my ISP seems to be blocking ...
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HP PSC 1500 test page
I just got a HP PSC 1500 with color cartridge empty . Is there a way to stop these test pages without buying color ink to print 1 page?
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Free poll and test creation tool for offline use, no Win only
my sister is looking for some tool which she could use to create some polls and tests. It should be relatively user-friendly (need support for UTF-8 or CP1250 encoding for national characters) enough ...
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Is there any way / tool to test intermittent internet connectivity problems?
Is there a tool to test intermittent internet connectivity problems? I believe I am having some at work but I can't prove it without solid evidence, tracert isn't that great of an option as the ...
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Screen reader that logs text (for accessibility testing)?
Does anyone know of a screen reader for Windows that writes text to a log instead of actually reading it out? This is for accessibility testing. I know how to directly access the automation tree, but ...
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How to install old version of python by removing new version in Ubuntu?
I want to uninstall python 2.6.5 and want to install python 2.5 Also want to uninstall nosetests new version and install old one.
OS is Ubuntu
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Installing legal older versions of Windows XP
For testing purposes, I need to install a Windows XP Home environment in a virtual machine.
The thing here is I don't have a license and Microsoft won't sell it anymore. What can I do about it?
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I'm looking for an open source speed test [closed]
I want users at my site to be able to measure their connection speed. I don't want to use ookla's flash speed test because their license is too restrictive (it only lets me put the test on one URL). ...
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Automating the scanning of graphics files for corruption
Does anyone know of a good program that can scan graphics files (particularly JPG, GIF, and PNG) for corruption?
Preferably, it would be able to scan a bunch of photos automatically and have some ...
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bad TCP network emulator
Is there any tool that woks like router and transform reliable network traffic into no very reliable. I am looking for features like
Connection drops
Split packets
Lag
Problem is that i have ...
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Building a PC - Out of case BIOS only test - what hardware do I need?
I am building my PC and my friend told me I should try to plug a monitor in and see if the BIOS works to make sure everything is not DOA and is compatible. He's not online now, so my question is, what ...
