Recent content by ander

Unfortunately, Foxit Cloud no longer appears in "Add and Remove Programs". Foxit obviously intends that people not have a choice about using it anymore.

I'm sure Gee Bee really feels that way. However, keyboards are a very personal thing. I'm not a gamer, but I'm a fast typist (110+ wpm). When I researched mechanical keyboards, I learned that the Cherry Red and Brown switches were the quietest (and Blues the loudest). So I looked for opinions...

I had this very same problem, for months. It was maddening. I tried all the standard solutions in Power Options, Device Manager, BIOS, etc. I finally fixed it by disabling the Workstation service (one of the many hidden programs that automatically run when you start Windows). The Workstation...

Besides the technical info itself, I think it's great seeing people get this excited about something like power strips. It shows you how interesting even everyday things can be. It's also encouraging to know that not everyone's attention span has been shortened to the length of a 5-minute sitcom...

CheVolume isn't free, though. Actually, to do what you're describing, you don't need any extra apps—just follow the method described here, which uses some of Windows' existing sound settings. It worked great for me (also Windows 7, 64-bit). Cheers, Ander

Not quite true. The dual cores take advantage of any software that runs multiple threads (parallel processes). See: "Intel debuts Core Duo: dual-core processors come to laptops" http://www.cnet.com/4520-6022_1-6410042.html Most big apps and games are multithreaded. But even when they're not, a...