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Android Google Maps cannot download Offline Maps

- Clear map cache from settings - Force close Maps - Restart maps - Re-add area - Download will start

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Transflective LCD display

Able to read in sunlight. Such as that by Pixel Qi: selling display modules for variety of devices.

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Programming Language: C# (jpg -> ico Program icon)

To get ico files quickly, for program icon and form icon, use online converter: www.prodraw.net/favicon/generator.php.

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Microsoft Security Essentials

A very good free anti virus. It is, in my opinion, better than Avira Antivir. Ironically, it is from Microsoft. And there is a security built-in to check validity of genuine Windows system before installation. There is a way to … Continue reading →

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Windows Vista Explorer problem

Windows, start menu, taskbar icons, messed up. Solution: Reinstall nvidia graphic driver. Though, the sometime-not-able-to-copy-paste in Explorer problem still persists. Perhaps it is not relevant to this one.

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Virtualdub Output Video Frame Not Showing

No output video means I cannot see my modified preview before processing. This is in Divx 6.9.2 Codec (2 logical CPUs) compression mode with mp3 128kbit/s 44,100hz under audio full processing mode compression. I supposed this is a bug. Solution: … Continue reading →

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Vista Restarting Problem: Auto Restart possibly caused by virus

Even Kaspersky Rescue disc cannot help. But at least now I have the disc for future aid. Error message: "windows has encountered a critical problem and will restart..." And before I know it, my vista ultimate 32bit laptop shut down. … Continue reading →

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Kyocera Taskalfa 6500i Finishing grayed out

At NYGC, both copiers couldn't do punch from computer. Settings under Finishing tab are disabled/grayed out for Staple and Punch. Although features work fine on the printers themselves. Emailed tech guy Brian from MattNYNJ. Solution: Go to admin's printer properties … Continue reading →

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Wavy Video Screen

At Ping An Lei's. Machine: eMachine T6524 Monitor wavy screen. Examination: Monitor problem (unlikely). Software driver problem (unlikely - no settings work on frequency/refresh rate). onboard graphic card problem (possibly). PSU power supply (possibly not functioning properly, causing magnetic disturbance). … Continue reading →

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Picasa Gallery Limits

It appears that though having 1GB limit for free account, picasa does not count 2048 x 2048 pixel image files (for google+ users) or under 15 minutes videos. I'm reaching my limit after that Terracotta soldiers post. Which has all … Continue reading →

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