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Does a computer use fewer resources when programs are minimized?

When programs are minimized in Windows 7, do they use less memory and CPU than leaving them maximized?
jao
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How to get git-completion.bash to work on Mac OS X?

I have followed http://blog.bitfluent.com/post/27983389/git-utilities-you-cant-live-without to add git-completion.bash to my /opt/local/etc/bash_completion.d/git-completion and I put PS1='\h:\W$(__git_ps1 "(%s)") \u\$ ' in my .bashrc_profile But…
n179911
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PuTTY Network Error: Software caused connection abort

I have a strange problem: When I'm using PuTTY with SSH connecting to a Linux server hosted in VMware on my local Windows 7, I often get the error saying "Network error: Software caused connection abort" and then the PuTTY SSH window is inactive.…
Robert
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How to re-enable aero effects in Windows 7 after it has crashed?

Ocassionally aero effects crash. Is there a way to re-enable the effects in Windows 7 after a crash happens? i.e. restarting a service or terminatating a process and letting it restart automaticially or manually loading it? Problem symptoms; in…
Nick Josevski
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Is there a terminal tool (linux) for repairing corrupted zip files?

I've a corrupt zip file. I've tried to repair it with zip -F file.zip and zip -FF file.zip but was not successful. Is there another terminal tool under Linux for repairing zip files?
cupakob
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How to start GUI linux programs from the command line, but separate from the command line?

I've searched for this before, but have never been able to find an answer. In Windows, if I have a console window open, type winmine, and press enter, Minesweeper will appear, completely separate from the cmd program. The Minesweeper instance is not…
Jason
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What is the best way to remove 100% of a software that is not yet installed?

We will have proctored online exams because of COVID-19 for which we must install proctoring software (spyware) that will download and run additional software after installation and monitor everything on the computer. I know that I have to install…
Anne Maier
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How can I remap the Windows and Alt keys in OS X?

I sometimes hook up my MacBook to a Windows keyboard. The annoying thing is that on Windows keyboards, the modifier keys at the lower left are layed out as Ctrl - Windows - Alt while Apple keyboards use Ctrl - Alt - Apple key The Windows key…
Pieter
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How to unzip a file using the cmd?

I want to make a BAT file that will ZIP or UNZIP a file. For zipping a file, I have found this question: Can you zip a file from the command prompt using ONLY Windows' built-in capability to zip files? The answers given there are great and working…
Chen Tasker
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Why do WiFi routers do such a bad job of channel selection?

Wi-Fi congestion, especially in the 2.4GHz range, is a serious problem in some areas. It is widespread enough that there are many guides to choosing a less congested channel. E.g.…
insysion
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Vim Stuck In Insert Mode

I've been using Vim for several months now via my web host (they allow putty access). All of a sudden, the escape key has become unresponsive. I cannot exist insert or any other mode by simply hitting escape. I have to hit F1 which brings up the…
Levi Hackwith
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Disable PowerShell beep on backspace

This feature seems to have been added in PowerShell version 5.1, as I don't find it on my laptop still running 5.0. When pressing Backspace in PowerShell, it will emit a 'beep' sound if there is no (more) text to delete. This is quite annoying if…
FastEthernet
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How do I "identify with services" on IRC?

I am using irrsi as my irc cilent on ubuntu I have entered "/join #android-dev" in my command window. But I am getting this error message: 22:05 -!- #android-dev Cannot join channel (+r) - you need to be identified with services Can you…
hap497
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Moving a window from a disconnected monitor to connected monitor on Vista

I have a laptop that runs Vista Mega Ultimate Amazing for Business 64-bit. When at work, I connect a monitor via USB (which totally rocks) to the "left" of the laptop monitor. It's identified as monitor 3. At home, I use an old CRT monitor that sits…
RickMeasham
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How to bring back Photo Viewer in Windows 10?

In Windows 10, when opening images, it gives me the option to open in the Photos metro app, Paint, or GIMP. I'd like it to open in Photo Viewer, but when I directed "Open with" to PhotoViewer.dll in "C:/Program Files/Windows Photo Viewer", or…
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