I'm in the market for an MBP, and thus will need to migrate stuff from my PC eventually. I'm looking specifically for Mac software that are very similar in UI and/or features to the Windows software I'm using now. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 15 answers

Why can't I find a simple app to remind me when it's time to catch the bus? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 6 answers

The left control key on my keyboard has suddenly started toggling the mute on my master volume. How do I make it stop? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Windows Server 2003 - Best way to see what files (and their locations) disk quotas are counting against a user? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm finally retiring my dad's virus-laden PC running XP with a new iMac. Is there any way to migrate his old settings from the PC over to a VMWare instance of XP running on the iMac in case he must use a PC-only app after the upgrade to a new machine? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 9 answers

I am trying to set up a VPN server at the office using our Juniper Networks SSG5-v92-LAN firewall/router and, if needed, a server running Windows Server 2003. The reason why I'm saying "if needed" is because the router itself seems to be able to handle VPN connections without the need of a seperate server, unless the username and password needs to be authenticated against another computer. [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 0 answers

I've read so much here lately 1 2 3 about not browsing as an admin, decided to check it out and yepper, I surely was using an admin account. I've set up a non admin account, made a few other changes (described inside), hoping to find out from The Hive Mind if I am now safe enough to breathe easy(er). [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 11 answers

I have an HP iPAQ 2750. Around the same time it was manufactured, lots of aftermarket hardware and software came out with promises to enhance the device. One of those applications was a GPRS/GSM plug in modem (via the CF Card slot) and software from a company called Enfora. The modem was bundled with software from a company called BVRP. There was other software without a modem which also installed phone tools on the PDA from another company called WebToGo. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 3 answers

IT Heads: Vista Business Best Practices on a Domain? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 4 answers

If I buy the Vista Ultimate Upgrade DVD, do I have to install the 64 bit version on top of my install of 32 bit XP, or can I install it fresh if I have an authentic XP CD? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I create and manage a few hundred user accounts on Windows a Windows box without hiring an intern to point and click all day? Difficulty: can't buy expensive third party tools. [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 12 answers

Can I wirelessly have audio from my laptop play on another computer? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I remedy the error message I'm getiting on my laptop about the windows\system32\config\system file being missing or corrupt? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 15 answers

Tossing an idea around here ... I'd like to use my old Powerbook as a media server for my Windows network. [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Can I safely remove my USB drive from a Windows computer without stopping it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 14 answers

My fantastically unstable IBM T42 (which is on it's 3rd, soon to be 4th, life) died a little while ago, no longer booting into Ubuntu. However, it loves to boot into Windows. How do I nuke both? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for an alternative to windows' CMD window/terminal. It isn't the shell itself that has me annoyed (although it stinks and monad is an improvement), but the terminal window. I'd love to have something like xterm or rxvt running- just the ability to resize the width of the window would be huge. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 13 answers

Syncing between laptops: How can I easily and automatically sync files and documents between two laptops using Bluetooth? Ideally I want to load up one machine in the vicinity of the other and have all my recent data (documents/data/RSS feeds etc.) syncronised with NO hassle. Any good apps out there? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 8 answers

What free Windows malware detectors/removers should I put on a CD or USB stick? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 6 answers

Data Backup Filter: I have about 6TB (yes TB, not GB) of data. I need to back it up BEFORE it crashes. I also need a good way to share it on the network. How can I do this? Details within... [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 28 answers

I'd like to carry my digital address book around with me. Problem is, it's not in a standard format. [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the best (most cost effective way) to insulate my apartment windows? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I find a PDF to CHM converter for Windows? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 4 answers

What is the best Uninstaller software that could remove program(s) totally without any traces (such as registry files and others) for Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I permanently disable sticky keys? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Can an LVM partition be mounted by Windows XP or Vista? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Can I backup Windows license information to "downgrade" a PC with Vista and Office installed to XP? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend a Windows-based FTP server that will automatically mirror (copy, replicate, whatever) files uploaded to it to a back-up server? Say user "X" uploads foo.jpg, I want the FTP program to log into my back-up server's FTP site and automatically upload the image as soon as it's done uploading, if you follow me. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend (free) mouse gesture software for improving productivity in Windows Vista? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 3 answers

My (very) small office has two desktops running XP Pro (SP3), that are networked using a cable. They also share a DSL internet connection, which can also be accessed wirelessly via our Linksys router. The internet connection isn't password protected, which is nice in that it allows people who visit to have an easy time getting online. However, I'm pretty sure that free and easy access to wireless network=anyone can access our shared folders on those two desktops. Clearly, this is bad, but I'm not sure what to do. Please explain a fix to me like I'm five. Thanks. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 12 answers

Why am I getting these mysterious network errors in my C# app? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Windows XP pro is failing to load. There was a brief power failure which shut the machine down, and now xp won't load. I get a BSOD that flashes so quickly I can't read it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Archaic Windows dial-up networking question; why do I randomly lose internet connectivity (with dial-up still online) and can't get it back without restarting the computer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 11 answers

Hi, I'm trying to find some old Word documents in Windows Vista and I don't seem to get the option to look through file contents when I use search. Could someone please tell me how I can do an advanced search to find all documents containing a particular phrase in Windows Vista? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 4 answers

I have an application installed on my PC at work that needs to connect to the internet through our ISA Server. The problem it has is that it can't connect directly unless I put in proxy settings. The problem that I have is that the proxy setting is just one long URL with no username or password. How can I get this application to connect? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 1 answers

Can I move a HDD with Windows 2000 to a new computer and expect it to load Windows 2000? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Networkfilter: I have a NTFS volume mounted on my OS X Server box. I'd like to access it over the net using AFP. It's not showing up as an available AFP share. What gives? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I get this Bluetooth headset working with Skype on Windows Vista? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 2 answers

What do I need to know about replacing my windows? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 13 answers

What do I need to know and how should I learn it? I am the "IT" guy at my company, a small supplier of building materials, with an office staff of about 10, and a warehouse crew of about the same. Problem is I'm underqualified. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 8 answers

I seem to have corrupted files, but don't know how to replace them. [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 7 answers

On my external hard drive there's this empty file folder that I can't delete. Every time I try to delete the folder, I get a message saying that it doesn't exist. I'm not very tech-savvy. What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm on a Chinese-language computer and want to use Windows XP and Windows Vista in English. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 1 answers

I'm moderately handy. Is installing a replacement window something I can do? Or should I leave it to the pros? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 10 answers

Software recommendations for an offline journal or personal diary? (for Windows XP) [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 9 answers

How do you clean these windows properly when you live on an upper floor of an apartment building? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Running Windows on my Mac and having some internet woes... [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 9 answers

What is this mysterious process that hijacked my shortcut? I was using Photoshop CS2 and entered the shortcut key for "Save for Web" (Alt+Shift+Ctrl+S) and instead of getting the Save for Web dialog, a very minimalist login box appeared. Intrigued, I brought up the Task manager, right-clicked on the "Login" entry in the list, and selected "Go To Process." The process turned out to be C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\vidifker.exe. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 9 answers

IE7 keeps stealing focus, even after I use TweakUI. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I turn a long list of hyperlinks into either a list of filenames in Windows Explorer or a list of Favorites in Internet Explorer? Say I have 1,000 hyperlinks in a list so it is 1,000 entries long (could be in an Excel file, a Word file, or on a web page). I want to have these 1,000 hyperlinks as Favorites, which seems to be the same as converting them from the content of one file to the file names of 1,000 files. I can manually save each hyperlink as the name of a file, but if there are 1,000, and if they need to be updated every week, that would be a killer. I need an automated solution.
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 4 answers