I'd like to select which network interface is used for Internet access on a per-application basis. How do I do this on 64bit Windows 7?
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posted by ODiV
on Aug 8, 2012 -
10 answers
When I go to the NBC Olympics site to log in with my cable package details, the iframe that should show the log in fields (username and password) does not load. This is on a win7 machine with both chrome and FF. The problem does not occur on a different computer on the same network (a macbook running 10.6.8). What setting on my computer seems to be blocking this, and how can I get this frame to load?
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posted by stresstwig
on Jul 29, 2012 -
10 answers
I had been using a mac to keep my media files and had been using "Ripit" to rip my DVD's and "identify" to tag the resulting files and put into itunes to watch on Apple TV.
Due to file space I have moved to a PC running Windows 7 to do this. And while I have found software to rip the DVD's I cannot find software to add the tags such as "synopsis", "cover art", and "episode details"?
You suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Me-Fi
posted by ndaguiar
on Jul 25, 2012 -
1 answer
I have a Summer 2011 Mac Mini Server, running Lion. It serves as a common network share for backups, iOS syncs, etc., and media storage for an Apple TV. In coming months, I need to study for some Microsoft SharePoint certifications, and I'd like to do it at home. There are popular solutions I am aware of for desktop virtualization, but is anyone aware of a virtualization solution that will allow me to run
multiple instances of Microsoft Windows on the Mac Mini Server to represent two or more servers for SQL Server, Active Directory, etc. Note that it's important for my purposes that these appear to be separate "machines" on the network, not services running on the same machine. Thanks in advance for any suggestions or assistance.
posted by OneMonkeysUncle
on Jul 24, 2012 -
20 answers
Can't afford to buy software. Seeking free windows software programs (any programs!) that are as good or better than their for-cost counterparts. What can you recommend?
posted by luvmywife
on Jul 24, 2012 -
16 answers
Looking for software for windows to tag movies and tv shows media files for itunes.
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posted by ndaguiar
on Jul 17, 2012 -
0 answers
What is the best gaming-appropriate desktop video card available right now for under $200?
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posted by killdevil
on Jul 13, 2012 -
4 answers
How do I wirelessly stream laptop output to TV? No DLNA, no Intel WiDi, but HDMI port available.
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posted by theobserver
on Jul 7, 2012 -
12 answers
I want to make an elementary school computer lab
just work, magically if possible. I am Windows deficient and could use guidance.
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posted by argybarg
on Jul 5, 2012 -
4 answers
PC Tech filter: What's a common disk-image format that I can use for storing images of bootable flash media? Sending new media to customers so slow and expensive.
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posted by Sunburnt
on Jul 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Our new house has a very plain front - I think it needs some window trim, but I'm not sure if shutters are the right answer. Are there any other options that will be consistent with the look of the house and help it look less bald?
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posted by ftm
on Jul 3, 2012 -
26 answers
I have an external drive, formatted for Mac, that needs a scheduled back-up in a Windows 7 environment (or some other solution).
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posted by Brocktoon
on Jun 26, 2012 -
3 answers
It's very very hot today. My method of cooling the house is entirely fan based. I would like to be able to leave the windows cracked for the cats when I'm at work, and when I'm sleeping, but the first floor presents a security issue. What can you recommend to secure double hung windows?
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posted by instead of three wishes
on Jun 21, 2012 -
26 answers
I just bought a new iMac for home. I use one at work(Boot camp Windows 7) with programs like Maya, After Effects, Premiere etc and love it. Now with one at home I would actually like to use both Mac and Windows OS but have a hard time deciding what software to put where... Can someone help me figure this out?
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posted by matthelm
on Jun 16, 2012 -
6 answers
Need a recommendation for a Skype recorder for Windows 7. PowerGrammo seems to no longer be supported, Pamela is buggy as hell, and the free MP3 recorder for Skype cuts out. Details inside
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posted by arniec
on Jun 9, 2012 -
3 answers
I have an Xbox 360 controller pad, and Windows 7. I would like to swap the functions of the shoulder and trigger buttons.
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posted by ArmyOfKittens
on Jun 1, 2012 -
3 answers
13" MacBook pro running Windows 7 with an HDMI out adapter. Windows doesn't even acknowledge the adapter, though it works fine on Mac OS. Video hardware is the GeForce 9400M (which can't do audio output via HDMI, since it's basically from just before Apple built in that functionality). What to do? I want to hook it up to a TV that doesn't have a VGA or DVI connector at all, so HDMI was about the only option.
posted by DoctorFedora
on May 30, 2012 -
9 answers
How do I delete windows.old in Win7 when I am administrator and windows still won't let me?
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posted by gnossos
on May 29, 2012 -
6 answers
The
Windows Live Family Safety content filter has a neat optional feature: instead of completely blocking a web page that might be inappropriate, it can display a warning that the user can then click through to visit the site if they really need to, and then a notification is sent to the parent or admin that they clicked through the warning to get to the site. Is there a similar system available for Mac OS?
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posted by eschatfische
on May 25, 2012 -
1 answer
Have you had windows installed by a big-box home improvement store (Lowe's or Home Depot)? What was the experience like? Is there a good reason to go elsewhere?
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posted by amicamentis
on May 24, 2012 -
10 answers
Repairing friend's laptop(s). Will be nuking from space. Which Windows OS version to install? Also, failing wifi on second laptop. *sigh*
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posted by jadepearl
on May 24, 2012 -
13 answers
Using Windows Vista at work: Once I finish making changes to a file in Microsoft Word 2007, I want to attach the file to an email in Outlook 2007. Currently, I am opening subfolder after subfolder getting to it either on the desktop or in the attach file dialog in Outlook, but that's annoying. Please advise.
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posted by Sock Ray Blue
on May 22, 2012 -
6 answers
Help me set up a simple 100% caching forward proxy for my home. I dicked around with squid and then apache+mod_proxy/mod_cache yesterday afternoon, and while they proxy
beautifully, they don't seem to have much cache hit even on static content- almost or completely 0% cache hit.
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posted by hincandenza
on May 21, 2012 -
5 answers
If I leave my computer for several hours, or it goes into hibernation mode, my audio programs Spotify and/or Media Monkey become weirdly unable to play audio tracks. What gives? Windows XP
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posted by sully75
on May 11, 2012 -
3 answers
Why on earth is my laptop – and only my laptop – causing our ADSL modem/router to constantly disconnect and reconnect to our ISP?
I’m having some serious issues with a new laptop I purchased about
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posted by Ted Maul
on May 10, 2012 -
9 answers
I need to go through text files, each containing hundreds of lines, and copy a specific part of each line, and then add all those parts together into one long line, each part separated by a comma. But how?
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posted by Unhyper
on May 9, 2012 -
13 answers
Windows 7 64: "Bass boost" became "bass management". I don't want this, and I don't want to play an endless game of cat and mouse with Windows Update.
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posted by ArmyOfKittens
on May 2, 2012 -
8 answers
I'd like to make certain documents at work (mostly PDFs) only openable to logged-in domain members based on group membership. Watermarking with account credentials would be a plus.
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posted by benzenedream
on Apr 17, 2012 -
8 answers
Looking for recommendations for an automated MySQL backup solution a Windows-only shop will be comfortable with.
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posted by Dr Dracator
on Apr 12, 2012 -
10 answers
For the past month or so, my Windows XP SP3 gives me the message "The current user account is not recognised. Restart the computer and then open User Accounts." whenever I try to open User Accounts. The problem is
not resolved by restarting, but is temporarily eliminated by logging off and logging back in. It reappears on restart. Why is this happening?
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posted by Senza Volto
on Apr 9, 2012 -
8 answers
I need to be as efficient as possible when using Windows 7, using Office, browsing with Firefox / Chrome, working with files, etc. etc. What are your best tips for being a Windows speed demon? Answers to this question will include keyboard shortcuts, utilities, how you use your taskbar, command-line, whatever. I am looking for how you get the most out of Windows.
posted by jasondigitized
on Apr 9, 2012 -
25 answers
Windows XP and word 2002 refuse to recognize changes on a document made on a different machine. What gives?
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posted by IndigoJones
on Mar 30, 2012 -
7 answers
Is there a way to dump the results of a file search in Windows 7 into a text file or spreadsheet?
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posted by chudmonkey
on Mar 28, 2012 -
9 answers
I want to have some sort of easily-editable text box floating on the top level of whatever I'm doing in Windows. Think, like, a sticky note or a ticker.
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posted by threeants
on Mar 26, 2012 -
3 answers
