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Methods to save data when browsing the internet with a desktop-based browser?
I'm sometimes in situations where I have a 200MB data limit on internet usage with my laptop. I was wondering what tips and tricks might exist to use very low data from a desktop browser like Chrome ...
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How to better keep track of/organize multiple buffers in emacs?
I've been using emacs for quite a few years and (like many people), I haven't quite perfected the art of using it yet. One stumbling block I noticed is that when I have several buffers I'm working on, ...
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What are some tips for a RAID-0 of SSD's?
I have two SSD's in RAID-0 on a Windows 7, 64-bit system. Since it appears that TRIM still isn't supported with any RAID configuration of SSD's, what are some tips/workarounds that I can use? Some ...
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Firefox 4.0 Tips and Tricks? [closed]
Now that Firefox 4.0 has been officially released for Mac OS X, I was wondering if anyone (perhaps from the beta trials) knows some great tips and tricks for this new version of the amazing web ...
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Indenting an x number of lines in vim
I've been coding in Java for a job recently and I've noticed that I'll write some code and then determine that I need to wrap the code in a try/catch block.
I've just been moving to the beginning of ...
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Is there a cool trick to get a bunch of file names from a directory?
I'm looking for a cool and quick trick in Windows XP/Vista/7 that gets filenames of files from a directory and makes it a list in text format:
[My Documents]
--SomeFileName.doc
--AnotherFileName.bmp
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Useful Custom Grub Entries
I've been playing around with Grub2 on my machine, and I've just gotten the hang of loading ISO's from the hard drive. I wanted to share what I've added to my custom Grub for others.
ISO Loading:
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Virus found on a domain computer… What to do!¿
We have a user that got several viruses. It has been deleted and cleaned but now, I need to find how she got these viruses on her computer.
I would like to know what you use to check, remotely, what ...
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What files and/or directories can be removed from a Windows XP install without breaking anything?
This is after installation (I haven't got the option of nLite or similar tools to slim the install disc).
I'll be taking a hard disk image (using Norton Ghost running off a BartPE CD). To be exact, ...
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How do I take a screenshot of Login dialog box? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
tool to capture logon screen in windows 7
I want to take a screen shot of Login dialog box (the login dialog box that comes when user locks the computer) of Windows XP.
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How to “power-use” Microsoft Outlook? [closed]
I am looking for any lesser known but powerful / time-saving features / tricks of Outlook, that people are generally unaware of.
What are some such features / tricks / hacks and how do you use them ...
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tips for ubuntu new user?
I'm new to linux, especially ubuntu. Are there some tips that are time saving or important? For example, if I knew this earlier, I wouldn't spend hours to doing this and that.
Is there an easy way ...
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any tips on when a key on your laptop keyboard starts to die
I have a key on my builtin keyboard that is starting to die...any tips to:
downright fix it
make it better
make it easyer to type
something
I would like tips...not necessarily a "right answer"
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Where does the information shown by OS X Terminal 'Display all commands' feature come from?
I just learned that if you hit and hold ESC while on the Mac Terminal, a prompt appears after a few seconds offering to show every command available on your system, including aliases, built-ins, and ...
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Make an OS X Installer Think that it is on Snow Leopard, not Leopard?
Is there a way to make Leopard think that it is Snow Leopard, for the sake of installing newer software?
(At my own risk, understandably.)
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new xp install, but it moves slow
I just installed new XP windows OS on a old laptop. I did also all the updates I was asked for. I installed also, the latest driver updates from the official laptop producer site. Now, when I try to ...
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What are your favorite netcat tricks? [closed]
What are some of your favorite tricks to do with netcat? For instance there is the popular file transmitter. What are some other things you've done with netcat?
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How best to copy an SD card with corrupt filesystem to attempt recovery?
I have an SD card with a corrupt filesystem, so wanted to clone it and attempt recovery on the copy (just in case of problems). I was thinking that dd-ing it Linux would be a sensible way to go, but ...
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Emacs check syntax of file before saving
How I can prevent Emacs from saving my buffer when it contains syntax errors ?
It would by especially useful for editing source code.
I'm writing some source code into the buffer, hit C-x C-s and ...
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Useful Firefox error-console evaluations [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Hidden features of Firefox
I recently came across this piece of code, which you can enter into the Firefox Error Console and have it evaluated.
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GNU Screen Tips & Tricks
I use backtick ` as my command char, it is more convenient than using ^A or even ^O. The only issue I encounter is when I want to cut & paste scripts with backticks. I created registers bound to ...
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Tomato QoS: Why is some traffic unclassified when there are classifications for it?
Ok, I am trying to tweak my router to give priority to some traffic. My classifications seem to cover just about everything but I still see ~60 to ~80% of the traffic as unclassified:
TCP ...
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So I installed Tomato on my router 'cause I wanna be hardcore'. What should I do next?
So I installed Tomato 1.27 on my WRT54GL v1.1 to try and get the most out of it. What can I do optimize my DL and UL speeds? If I wanna run a web service, how do I go about setting up dynamic DNS? ...
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From Newb to Macintosh Power User
I just started using Mac (been using Windows and Ubuntu). Can anyone direct me towards resources that will help me become a power user?
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Windows 7 Installation Experience?
Our team is starting to put together installers for our various software products. Some of our products are .Net based, some Progress 4GL and others are .Net CF running on Windows Mobile 6 (we are ...
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Mac OS: Tips & Tricks for Programmers/Geeks
I've got a MBP (not so long so I don't really know any tricks), and some of my friends has. I know that there are some cool stuff you can do with Terminal, and Automator, which can help you do things ...
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How to configure Windows 7 for maximum, realistic, every day security?
Being realistic I want to be able to do most things: install apps, go online, etc. but want to be safe and prevent any unnecessary problems (i.e. reinstalls!)
From what I've gathered Microsoft ...
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What are your favorite Firefox shortcuts? [closed]
What are your favorite/useful/most used shortcuts for Firefox?
Mine: Ctrl-L and Ctrl-T
Any useful dark corners a very few know about?
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Would it help to tweak a fresh Windows 7 install? [closed]
We're upgrading to Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate at work and I am wondering if there are any great tweaks that I could apply to a fresh Windows 7 install and make it more productive and stable?
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What are the most useful findings which made your life easier with computers?
Here are some examples from my experience:
Authotkey to automate anything and everything
using multiple clipboards (e.g clipx)
using copy on select to avoid thousands of unnecessary ctrl+c presses
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Remote desktop tips and tricks [closed]
Remote desktop has recently become my best friend, and I recently learned some neat keyboard shortcuts, but I'm sure there are a million other things that can help me.
ALT+PAGE UP - Switches
between ...
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Gmail: How to read that new email while composing another email? [closed]
Is there a trick/plugin/script to achieve the following in Gmail?
While I am writing an email, I see that I have received one or more new emails. They might be connected to what I am writing about, ...
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Tips for dusting out a PC [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I clean a computer from dust?
My PC is about a year and a half old, and despite the fact that I use a case with filters in front of the intake fans, it's getting ...
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Tips to prepare your computer for a clean Windows install?
As Windows 7 RTM is / will be out soon for everyone, many people will be thinking of doing a clean OS installation. I'm sure I'm not the only one that's afraid somehow someday I will realise I have ...
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How to have a timer driven “reload” of a tab in Mac OS X Safari 4?
Is there a way to have safari 4 on Mac OS X to reload a web page every N minutes on a per tab basis?
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Shortcut to open Network Connections from run
Is there any shortcuts to open Network connections from Run?
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How to overcome procrastination and cyber-slacking
Many people procrastinate online. Random web distractions suck our time.
How do you limit your web use? What tools do you use to monitor your web usage patterns? What tips do you offer to a ...
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Tips on Managing Podcast Subscriptions
I listen to a silly number of technical podcasts. I listen to enough of them that it is literally impossible to keep up. I nearly gave up and started dropping feeds from my subscription list when I ...
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What are your best uses for Quicksilver? [closed]
I know that Quicksilver is one of the most useful utilities on any Mac power user's hard drive, but I can't get over the feeling I'm under utilizing it. 90% of my use for Quicksilver is iTunes control ...
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Interesting uses of the “private browsing” feature in current web browsers? [closed]
The new "private browsing" feature of current web browsers (InPrivate in IE8, PrivateBrowsing in Firefox 3.5 and Incognito in Chrome) is teased as being "porn mode" but there have got to be some more ...
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Tips to increase security of computer?
Which are the tips you know will increase the security on the computer? For instance, the first one for me is disable the autorun.
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What backup steps do you do daily/weekly? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How do you backup your data?
Backup is super important, but sometimes it's kind of hard to do large backup in long period of time. So what is your backup steps/tricks ...
