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Remove auto-complete field entries in Google Chrome
Is there a way to stop the gmail address field (on the login page) from displaying all the gmail addresses that you have ever typed in it?
When logging in with Google Chrome or trying to set up a new account, anything you type which starts with the…
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Apostrophes and double quotes don't show up until I type the next letter
in Windows XP, when I type an apostrophe ', or dumb/typewriter quote ", no character is displayed. If I type another character, the apostrophe or dumb quote and the next character appear at the same time. This happens with double quotes ",…
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ffmpeg - replace audio in video
How to replace the audio in a video file using an audio file using ffmpeg?
I imagine the command looks like:
ffmpeg -i v.mp4 -i a.wav -MAGIC video-new.mp4
This is very similar to How to replace an audio stream in a video file with multiple audio…
qubodup
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Mac: 3 monitor setup: My desktop set keep switching places between monitors
Situation:
I have a MacBook pro MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
And have 2 External Monitors ASUS VS247 Display connected via thunderbolt.
On each monitor, I have multiple Desktops/Spaces open.
Problem:
When I wake my mac from sleep,…
Sai Phaninder Reddy J
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How to tell from what Ubuntu or Debian repository a package comes?
On a Debian-based system, including Ubuntu, how can one tell which repository a package will be downloaded from, without actually beginning the download? aptitude show and apt-cache info will show the section (e.g., metapackage, base, graphics), but…
gotgenes
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Why does 64-bit Windows need a separate "Program Files (x86)" folder?
I know that on a 64-bit version of Windows the "Program Files" folder is for 64-bit programs and the "Program Files (x86)" folder is for 32-bit programs, but why is this even necessary?
By "necessary", I don't mean "why could Microsoft not have made…
Stephen Jennings
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How to move VirtualBox files?
By default VirtualBox stores all data in a directory below the home directory. I know how to change it but how can I change the location of existing images (without editing VirtualBox.xml manually)?
I'm working on Windows and don't want to try using…
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Add directory to $PATH if it's not already there
Has anybody written a bash function to add a directory to $PATH only if it's not already there?
I typically add to PATH using something like:
export PATH=/usr/local/mysql/bin:$PATH
If I construct my PATH in .bash_profile, then it's not read unless…
Doug Harris
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Remove a certain line from Bash history file
How can I remove a certain line from history's database?
w0rldart
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How do I ensure Git doesn't ask me for my GitHub username and password?
I am working with a repo on GitHub and everytime I try to push something, it asks for my GitHub username and password. I don't want it doing that.
I tried the instructions on setting your email in Git, namely set up the Git variables github.user and…
picardo
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How to download favicon from website?
When you browse a website, the "favicon" icon shows up in the tab or next to the URL (or next to the bookmark).
If I want that graphic, is there a way to download it directly from the site? I'd prefer to download it directly from the web, but if all…
Robert Cartaino
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Why does the /winsxs folder grow so large, and can it be made smaller?
A Vista virtual machine I use only has a 10 GB virtual hard disk -- and I'm worried about it running out of space over time.
I used TreeSize to check for the culprits..
And the primary culprit is that /winsxs or "Windows Side-By-Side" folder.
What…
Jeff Atwood
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How to find out Mac OS X version from Terminal?
I know how to find Mac OS X version from GUI:
Apple Menu (top left) > About This Mac
Is there a Terminal command that will tell me Mac OS X version?
Željko Filipin
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Finding the process that is using a certain port in Linux
I'd like to be able to find out which process is currently using a certain port in Linux. Is there any way to do this?
Evan Fosmark
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What utility can move my Windows boot partition over to another hard drive?
Can anyone recommend a cheap/free utility that can do this without very much effort?
My preference is that it would be really easy.
Boot into Windows
Pick drive to move
Pick target drive
It copies everything over, and reboots to the correct…
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