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Is there a simple method to copy an image from Google Docs to the local clipboard?
Google Docs uses a 'web clipboard' approach for cut and paste that works very well so long as the paste target is another Google doc. However, I don't know how to easily copy an image from the Google web clipboard to my local clipboard so that it…
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How do I log out of `sudo su`?
I'm using sudo su to start mysql and do some homework with it.
When I finish with mysql (or any other command), then I'm still in sudo.
How do I "log out", so my prompt changes back from # to $?
KDecker
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How do I exit a Modern UI app?
So I downloaded and installed Windows 8. I'm very impressed, except for one thing. I don't have touch, and I have this running in a virtual machine. How do I exit one of these full screen Modern UI apps using just a mouse and a keyboard? Right…
Nathan DeWitt
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How to amend the last commit to un-add a file?
I have modified two files a, b in the last commit. But file b should not be commited, what's the workflow to amend this?
Lenik
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How to tell how many CPUs (cores) you have on Windows 7
I got me a nice new laptop and I want to know a bit more about the hardware.
How can I see how many CPUs my computer has in Windows 7?
(Note: Clicking on Start → right clicking on Computer → selecting properties shows me the processor type, but it…
Vaccano
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How can I open a command prompt in current folder with a keyboard shortcut?
How can I open a command prompt in current folder with a keyboard shortcut in Windows 7?
Is there any way to implement this?
I think Autohotkey could do this, but don't know how.
Gemili
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Which ports are considered unsafe by Chrome?
Some ports generate an error (ERR_UNSAFE_PORT) when browsing to them via Chrome (see this related question). Which ports are considered safe, and which are unsafe by default?
ripper234
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How much space to leave free on HDD or SSD?
In the informal (i.e. journalistic) technology press, and in online technology blogs and discussion forums, one commonly encounters anecdotal advice to leave some amount of space free on hard disk drives or solid state drives. Various reasons for…
user11574
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Set shortcuts to change keyboard layout in Windows 10?
Is there any way to set keyboard shortcuts to quickly change to a different language/keyboard layout? The old shortcuts still seem to work (when set back in Windows 7), but I can't seem to find anything to change it in Windows 10.
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Unable to install fonts on Windows 10
I'm using Windows 10 x64 Pro and I'm unable to preview or install fonts.
When I try to preview a font (double click or Right Click >> Preview), I get an error message that reads "The requested file is not a valid font file" as shown in…
void.pointer
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What is the difference between SETX and SET in environment variables in Windows
What is the difference between SETX and SET?
As per my understanding:
Both are used to set environment variables
SETX is for user variables.
SET is for shell variables.
Premraj
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Why is checking Windows Update so slow?
I have Windows 7 PCs that have automatic update turned off. I do updates in batch once a month or so. But each time "check for update" takes 15 to 30 minutes. I don't understand why checking for updates can be so slow? I have to wonder what is…
some user
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What is the difference in "Boot with BIOS" and "Boot with UEFI"
Now Windows 8 supports the UEFI bootloader and I have read that its different from the BIOS, but it's unclear to me after many searches on the Google.
Some points in mind are below:-
As we all know, BIOS is an important part of accessing boot…
avirk
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Change default action on connecting a USB device
I've a device I connect to my windows computer (in this case it is an iPod but I don't believe that matters). Often when I first connect such devices a dialog will pop up giving a list of actions with a check box saying something like "do this as…
Hogan
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How to find and remove "spicy" media files from my PC
I have an embarrassing problem: during my younger and wilder days, I used to download a certain type of movie clips and pictures. The combination of youthful foolishness and a couple of beers apparently caused me to put these files in odd places on…
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