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Can I mirror / duplicate mouse events on both halves of my screen?

If I have two identical applications side-by-side on my desktop, is there software that exists that will mimic what I do on the left half on the right? Basically, if my screen is 1000x1000 and a click ...
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Linux: date cmd doesn't accept its own output string as input string?

$ date Mi 14. Jun 09:54:58 CEST 2017 $ date -d "Mi 14. Jun 09:54:58 CEST 2017" +%s date: invalid date ‘Mi 14. Jun 09:54:58 CEST 2017’ Why wouldn't the date command accept its own output string as ...
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How to get the Windows 11 emoji panel to automatically close after typing one emoji?

The Windows 11 emoji panel/picker/keyboard (opened by Win + . or Win + ;) stays open after I type one emoji, allowing me to keep entering emojis. I'd prefer that the panel closes after I type one ...
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Multiple input languages, switch between two

How could I have three or more input languages active (namely English/Russian/Chinese), but cycle with Alt+Shift only between two of them (English/Russian)? Punto Switcher handles this task only with ...
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Does Unicode have a unified way to input all diacritics, especially in MS word2010?

I search and find that in word 2010, the only way that can input all kinds of UNICODE characters is to use the "symbol table", which is a time butcher to find the character I need, because the ...
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Have it ever happened to you, when you type fast, e.g "kill", it turns out "ikll"? [duplicate]

I have bought a new keyboard and noticed this glitch so many times now. Whenever you type some two keys in a very quick succession, there is a chance that the OS will interpret those keys backwards? ...
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How to troubleshoot sudden text input failure?

Very infrequently, a very strange thing starts happening, seemingly without cause. At first, it seems as though my keyboard has broken, but replugging has no effect, and bringing up OS X's keyboard ...
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Wayland alternative for xorg's xdotool?

xdotool is a nice X application, I tend to use it for creating macro commands (like Alt+F4 or Ctrl+W or Ctrl+Alt+Backspace or something like that). It's really easy to use and convenient, but I don't ...
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Can't enter unicode character with Alt+ even with EnableHexNumpad

I'm trying to enter unicode characters by using Alt+#### but I'm not being able to. In Registry Editor, I added a new String value called EnableHexNumpad with value of 1 in HKCU\Control Panel\Input ...
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How to disable Xbox One controller in UWP apps like Windows Store in Windows 10?

I've noticed recently on Windows 10 that UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps like the Xbox, Windows Store, etc are taking some inputs from my attached Xbox One controller. There is an article on ...
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Ubuntu 10.04 doesn't accept keyboard input when running under VMware on Windows 7

I have just installed Ubuntu for the first time using VMWare on Windows 7. Everything has been installed smoothly but after the installation, the login screen username prompt appears. When I try to ...
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How to connect a headphones output to a laptop microphone input

I have been struggling to find the best way to connect a stereo headphones output (the socket where you would normally plug your headphones into) to a Lenovo G575 laptop microphone input for recording....
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Do other OS's support ALT-codes?

Do OS's other than Windows support Alt-codes? If I put in Alt+1 for ☺, would I be able to put the same code in on MacOS and Linux and get the same output?
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MacBookPro running Windows 7: accidental trackpad input is driving me mad

I am running Windows7 Professional 64bit on a 2010 MacBookPro using BootCamp 3.1. I am using an external trackball. When I am typing, I accidently brushing the trackpad and accidently overtyping ...
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HDMI Output to VGA Input

I have a computer with only an HDMI output and a monitor with only a VGA input. I would like to have the computer extend its display onto the monitor. However, I have read that VGA outs cannot be ...
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How do I write a batch script to generate folders for each month, day and year?

How do I write a batch script to generate folders for each month, day and year based on user input?
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Input corrupted on Windows 10 after 1083 update: ASCII chars are replaced with �

Suddenly, likely due an update, input is corrupted for ASCII chars. I am using Windows 10 (Version 1803, Build 17134.112). Usually if I write left Alt + 254 on numeric keyboard I got black square ■ ...
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Windows 10 keeps navigating upwards on the Start Menu and on the settings menu, but not in other apps

I have an unusual problem on my Windows 10 device. When I try to use the Start Menu or the Settings menu, the system behaves as if I'm constantly holding the up arrow key. Here's a video of this ...
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Using adapter with higher output voltage?

My adapter is broken, and I'm currently using another one while I'm waiting for a new adapter. The input voltage and amps are the same for both adapters, while there are difference in the output ...
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Batch File: Loop Not Outputting Inputted Variable Value to External File

The problem lies in this part of the code: for /l %%x in (1, 1, %num%) do ( set /p "inp=Enter Ext of PC: " echo pc-%inp%x>>"Myfile.log" ) Here is the full code: @ECHO OFF :: +++++++++++...
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