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Hello I am using Ubutnu 12.04. I am also using a 1000 DPI mouse. In the system the precision of the mouse leaves a lot to be desired. My monitor is 16:10. In windows there is a TICk 'improve mouse precision' - after ticking it the cursor of the mouse seems improved. But the system is not the problem. What is worse, in games aiming at your opponents is far from satisfactory. No precision at all. Is there a way to improve the mouse cursor? Maybe by installing sth some packets? thanks Continue reading...

how can i check if i have PHP SimpleXML on the opensuse is there a command that i can use in terminal Continue reading...

greetings, how do i get the value of a variable from a form. So for example PHP Code: <option value="<? echo $TODAY ?>"><? echo $TODAY ?></option> my drop down menu will show me today's date, but when i select it and click submit the value in value is not getting interpolated. Continue reading...

I'm fairly new to ubuntu/linux, so I am lost as to how to fix this problem. I am trying to run this file with the command "sudo ./cloudera-manager-installer.bin" and I get a Syntax error: word unexpected (expecting ")") What does that mean and how can I fix it for the terminal to run the file? the terminal recognizes the file and it is executable. Continue reading...

Handoff is a major element of Apple's "integration" theme, and of the new Continuity feature set for iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, which also includes cross-compatible AirDrop, iPhone call and SMS handling on the iPad and Mac, and the new, much easier to connect, tethering service. Rather than trying to fit one interface across a range of different devices, or making the cloud the center of the universe, Apple is promising to transparently, seamlessly move whatever activity you're doing to whatever device you want to continue doing it with. It's a person-centric choice and a bold one, but if Apple delivers, it could forever change the way we use our iPhones, iPads, and Macs. S…

Every day dozens and dozens of new and updated apps and games hit the iOS and Mac App Stores. It's impossible to keep up with them all, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! Today we've got Amazon Music, Launch Center Pro, Infinity Blade III and lots of other great stuff. New and updated iOS apps Skype 5.0: The messaging and voice/video chat application gets a major overhaul in the new 5.0 release, along with overall performance improvements, more reliable messaging and other changes. Free - Download now Amazon Music 3.0.0: Amazon Cloud Player has been rebranded as Amazon Music, and now supports free streaming for Amazon Prime s…

Using technology to try and improve your fitness is becoming more and more common these days. There are a variety of devices available, however one of the lower cost and simpler to use options is a fitness tracker. These trackers are coming from a variety of well known companies such as Jawbone, Nike, Garmin and even Samsung. They are also coming from some newer companies such as Misfit Wearables. But while wearables, and fitness trackers in particular, may be somewhat of a new trend -- there is one company that seems to have a slight edge in terms of name recognition. That company is Fitbit, and despite this all being a new trend, they have already been around for mor…

Rovio's latest instalment in the Angry Birds franchise is an RPG, which is quite different from the physics-based gameplay that has made the series an international hit. Called Angry Birds Epic, the game was soft-launched in Canada, Australia and New Zealand earlier this year, but is available globally now. Angry Birds Epic follows a free-to-play model that is becoming increasingly popular with studios. The game follows a turn-based RPG format which sees players battling pigs with a team of birds. Along the way, players can acquire and upgrade weapons, potions and armor, level up and unlock new characters. Users also have access to a crafting engine that allows them …

Amazon has unveiled a music streaming service, dubbed Prime Music, that will be offered for free to all existing Amazon Prime subscribers. Amazon mentions that consumers can choose from over 1 million songs from the catalog at launch, and is also offering a 30-day fee trail for non-Prime members to check out the service. Unlike Apple's iTunes Radio, Prime Music will be offered for free to anyone with an Amazon Prime subscription (which costs a$99 a year), and does not feature any ads. Instead of individual tracks, the focus will be on playlists, with Amazon stating that there are currently hundreds of "expertly programmed" playlists to choose from. The service als…

Today we published the June 2014 Security Bulletin webcast questions and answers page along with the webcast replay. We answered six questions on air, with the majority focusing on the updates for TCP and Internet Explorer. The transcript also includes a question we did not have time to answer on the air.

One specific program won't print: due to indicated Spooler subserv app problem. What to do? Prints OK from MSWord, but the Memorex CD Label program stalls at that point. Everyone else seems happy. I tried reloading the Label program: no soap. I tried reinstalling the printer: no improvement. The pop-up says something like "Spooler subserv app not working, or missing..." Continue reading...

until very recently I could do so without any problem, just recently each time I attempt to send an email with a scanned document attached the response I get is 'A problem occurred while trying to open this message. A problem has occurred please try again. Continue reading...

After downloading "Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Office 2010 (KB2687455)", get error code 0x800B0003 when trying to install. Anyone know how to solve this problem? Does anyone know how to try to reinstall the update on Windows XP? I am used to Vista but using an XP at the moment. Continue reading...

Error Code 0xc0000001 on Asus Vivo Tab Rt with Windows RT wont boot Hi guys, I hope you can help, I bought an Asus Vivo Tab RT with windows RT 13 months ago, I only used it for the first two weeks after I bought it and then went travelling. I returned to find it wont boot and goes to a blue screen with error 0xc0000001 After multiple tries the operating system on your PC failed to start, so it needs to be repaired. It is now one month out of warranty and ASUS are refusing to provide support for me, I have used the recovery media to reset the tablet but still it boots to this message. I'm not sure what else I can do, I'm totally stuck. Can anyone offer so…

I have an hp deskjet 895cxi printer and I dont have the drivers. I tried to download the drivers online to install to my computer using windows 8 but i could not. Please I need help Continue reading...

I installed the latest drivers for my motherboard, but every time I turn on the system i have to go to " Device Manager" and have to scan for hardware changes to make my internet connection work. "82579LM Gigabit Network Driver" changes to "82579V Gigabit Network Driver" only after i scan for hardware changes.And another thing is that the internet would be connected and the torrents are downloading correctly whereas the browsers don't work. Does the driver has anything to do with it? and how to keep the network driver changed without having to scan every time? Continue reading...

I was trying to reset my Acer Aspire V5 when I accidentally cancelled the reset process, and now all my laptop says when it starts is just "Preparing Automatic Repair," and then it goes black, and then it says "Diagnosing your PC." Important Details: -Can't access desktop, boot menu, or anything at all -F11 trick doesn't work -Laptop has no disc drive. If any of you could help me, that'd be great. Continue reading...

I'm getting a problem on my PC, with the system keeps saying that there is a Driver_Power_State_Failure every time it happens. How do I fix it? Help please. Thanks. -Chris Continue reading...

Please help me how to solve this problem i have at the moment.... i try and find all the solution i can, but i find is just don't work for me :( Please Help! Original title: HELP! MY WINDOW 8 (PRE-INSTALL) ONLY SHOW BLACK SCREEN AND CURSOR HOW TO FIX?? HELP! Continue reading...

Hello, I'm hoping someone smart can help me identify what is wrong with my Windows Explorer. My entire IT dept can not figure it out. When I'm browsing for files in any folder of Windows Explorer, my icons for programs will turn all white. I can still identify the program each icon is from if I show details, but visually it is very annoying and slowing down my work. I reboot my computer and the icons come back in full color briefly, but as soon as I open any program file, they turn white instantly. Very bizarre. Please help. Picture shown here: I have tried to delete the cache. (Microsoft suggestion) I have gone to "run" and typed regedit, then went to …

I think I have inadvertently uninstalled something that I need on my computer. Any time I receive an e-mail with an attachment or one asking me to open wimp or you tube or any advertisement I cannot open them. I have taken my computer back about 4 days, but still the problem persists. Any help would be very welcome as I am finding it very frustrating to say the least as I cannot view anything that is sent to me. Hope you can help. Continue reading...

Yesterday (6/11/14) I installed the Windows update for Windows 7 and the wireless driver installation failed. I completed a system restore prior to the update and the wireless card is still unable to connect to the internet or find any networks. I used a different computer and the wireless system is working properly. Can anyone help? Thanks Continue reading...

Hello, I have a network folder marked to be offline available. This worked for two years now without bigger problems. Unfortunately, since two days one file (.pst) is not accessible any more. When switching to offline mode, the file has a size of 2.540 MB, but is marked with a cross, pale and one can't change, open, copy or delete it. When switching to online mode, the file has 0 KB but is no longer marked with a cross or pale. However, it is also not possible to do anything with the file. In the synchronization center, I get no alerts about problems or conflicts. Last time I used the file, it was smaller for a few MB. According to sync center, there are still …

The last three times Windows Update has taken my laptop offline. Usually I have to restore before I am able to reconnect with the Internet. This time restoring does not get me back online. Yes, I have checked my Internet and all connections. Also with this update I now get a window saying that my mouse and keyboard are not working correctly aand to uninstall and reinstall to uninstall I have a window that says cannot uninstall at this time Anyone have any ideas how to correct these issues ? Continue reading...

Anybody here know what SpSetup.exe really is? Searching the net doesn't really help a lot. Is this the reason why my browsing is getting really slow? Sometimes even losing connection. I'm using Windows 8.1. Thanks! Continue reading...