It seems that Windows Search is having trouble when I specify a question mark character as the content that I’m searching for within my files. I’ve tried: content:? content:”?” content:”?” content:? content:%3f … Trouble trying to use Windows Search to search for file with a question mark in the contentRead more
Troubleshooting – Any advice on what to do when getting a cryptic blue screen in windows?
What are some steps that you usually take? Are there any good ways of finding out what they mean etc.? For example I have gotten these ones where it pretty much only … Troubleshooting – Any advice on what to do when getting a cryptic blue screen in windows?Read more
Troubleshooting – can a video card ‘silently’ fail?
I’ve been running a asus gforce 8800 gts 320mb on my desktop, and apparently there was a sudden failure. I’m getting no output from it, but the system seems to have booted … Troubleshooting – can a video card ‘silently’ fail?Read more
Troubleshooting – How to revive an inkjet printer — partially clogged/dried up?
How can I fix an inkjet printer where one of the colors isn’t printing well anymore? My Canon PIXMA iP3000 has served me well for a few years, and I print color … Troubleshooting – How to revive an inkjet printer — partially clogged/dried up?Read more
Troubleshooting – How to test a power supply?
My computer powered off the other day on its own, and now when I push the power button, nothing happens. My assumption would naturally be that the power supply is done (possibly … Troubleshooting – How to test a power supply?Read more
Troubleshooting – What is the proper way of debugging a slow Windows installation?
You know the drill – you’ve been asked to check why your cousin’s computer is running slow. I was right there yesterday. Being a Mac user since 2007 I haven’t really dug … Troubleshooting – What is the proper way of debugging a slow Windows installation?Read more
Turn off change file extension warning in Windows 7
Is there a way to turn off the file extension rename dialog in Windows 7? The one that prompts you Rename: If you change a filename extension, the file might become … Turn off change file extension warning in Windows 7Read more
Uac – How to always run as administrator applications on Windows
The problem is, when I open applications I need to always right click, select run as admin. When I don’t do it getting unexpected application errors. BTW, I turned off UAC. It’s … Uac – How to always run as administrator applications on WindowsRead more
Uac – How to define a powershell function which requires elevation?
Since I can’t find any alternative to Linux’ sudo elevation command, I have the following question: How to define a PowerShell function which requires elevation? I mean UAC prompt. Say, such function … Uac – How to define a powershell function which requires elevation?Read more
Ubuntu – Automatically start VNC server on startup
I installed the Ubuntu desktop on a Ubuntu 9.10 VPS server and am able to connect to the server using TightVNC. However, the VNC server on this VPS can only be started … Ubuntu – Automatically start VNC server on startupRead more
