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Overtaking applications

There is a nice registry hack that allows you to execute a specific application when you try to execute actually a different application. For example if you try to run notepad.exe, the calc.exe will be launched instead. Details: The key you create in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionImage File Execution Options must have the name of the application

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Parallel programming (raw notes)

Raw Notes on Parallel Programming Parallel programming involves multiple tasks running simultaneously to process data or execute instructions. I’ve been exploring parallel computing for a recent project, and I’ve come across various definitions and distinctions in the literature. These terms often have loose interpretations, so it’s worth noting that each book or source defines them

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Saving $250 by setting your computer correctly

I’ve noticed that many people aren’t configuring their computers to automatically enter stand-by or hibernate when they’re not in use. Even worse, some aren’t even activating the ‘Hibernate’ feature! Whether it’s due to indifference, lack of knowledge, or simple neglect, this can cost you money. A well-documented study (linked below) reveals that by configuring your

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Toshiba Laptop – Hands on

Toshiba Qosmio Laptop – Hands-On Review First Impressions The Toshiba Qosmio x505 is a very powerful, gaming-oriented laptop—though it’s not quite a desktop replacement. For the price, it offers impressive performance. That said, the amount of bloatware and crapware pre-installed is staggering. The hard drive is advertised as 500GB, but after formatting, only 477GB is

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Win7-Wrong folder permission

Fixing Folder Permissions After Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 Under Windows XP, I never had to worry about file or folder permissions—they just worked. However, after upgrading to Windows 7, I noticed that some programs no longer had proper ‘read’ or ‘write’ access to their own folders. This wasn’t limited to system folders

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