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VLC Videolan Subtitle not Showing

Subtitle not working. Solution: If the subtitle file is srt, then it's best convert it to .ass extension, which can be done by freeware Aegisub. Then the subtitle should display.

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Windows Server 2012 install from USB

To put Windows Server 2012 Standard (or Windows 8) on USB flash memory drive in order to install from the non-DVD usb drive, use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool, by Microsoft for free.

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Disable Mouse Wheel Scroll in MS Access Database Records

Finally, someone came up with the module. This will prevent accidental scrolling by amateur users.

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Windows Requires Administrator Rights to Install USB Flash Drives

When not logged in as Administrator, XP Windows pops up admin login dialog box everytime a new USB flash memory drive is plugged in. Solution: 1. I replaced corrupted drivers (usbstor.inf, usbstor.pnf, usbstor.sys), doesn't seem to do anything. (I didn't … Continue reading →

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Smallest Router

ASUS produces two wireless routers that are small enough to put in pocket. 1. WL-330N3G Wireless-N150 Mobile Router ($45) 2. WL-330NUL Pocket Router ($40), Roll out in March 2013 This could be handy for a tech.

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UAV FOR $59

The government will have a heck of a time coming up with regulations when this gets out in the market. And it's only $59. I am intrigued by the design of propellers of these types. But I do not have … Continue reading →

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SSI - Server Side Includes

To include HTML (or other extension) files into another HTML file, <!--#include VIRTUAL="/filetoinclude.html" --> is the line to use. VIRTUAL is used when file path is not local, such as when "/" is used. Otherwise, it can be replaced by … Continue reading →

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WindowsAndroid

With so many virtual platform to test Android apps, I'd better catch up.

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YAAI error: $80040209

Yet Another Avi Info is a very good tool to fix out of sync Audio/Video files. But sometimes, the xvid codec/decoder causes problem. when i try to sync audio with YAAI i get the following massege: " The operation cannot … Continue reading →

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Download Videos from PBS, Hulu

A teacher had a problem streaming PBS video. I tried Real Player to no avail. So I searched and found StreamTransport. Freeware and seems to be doing a good job, and even able to avoid interrupting ads, unlike Real Downloader.

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