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Turn off display in Windows on command

Is there a way to turn off the display in Windows (7), preferably without using additional software? Powershell script works fine, but leaves command-line window after turning on the display.
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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…
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How can I get qmake on Mac OS X?

I'm trying to install QtiPlot on Mac OS X, but I can't compile it since qmake isn't known. How can I install qmake on Mac OS X?
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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…
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Start Google Chrome on Mac with command line switches

I've read you can start Google Chrome in kiosk mode in Windows by using the argument --kiosk. I know how to do this on Windows, but how can I do this on Mac OS X? And how can I run Google Chrome with the --kiosk argument on startup?
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Is there windows equivalent to the .bashrc file in linux?

Just discovered doskey emacs=emacs -nw $*, but without something like .bashrc, I'll have to type that every time I start a shell, right?
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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.…
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What commands can I use to reset and clear my terminal?

I have been using the command: reset to clear my terminal. Although I am pretty sure this is not what I should be doing. Reset, as the name suggests, resets your entire terminal (changes lots of stuff). Here is what I want: I basically want to…
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How can I take screenshots of the Windows 10 Login Screen?

How can I take a screenshot of the Windows 10 Login Screen? I have read How can I take a screenshot of my logon screen in Windows 7?. Unfortunately, the posted answers reportedly only work for either Windows XP or 7. I've considered using VirtualBox…
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How to delete address bar suggestions

You know when you type something into the address bar, and it comes up with suggestions and sites you have visited, is there any way to delete those?
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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…
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Opening a .msg file in Ubuntu

Someone sent me a .msg file on Skype, and somehow I just can't open this in Ubuntu. Is there any app in which I could open the .msg file?
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Is it possible to disable smooth movement of the cursor in Office 2013/windows 10?

In office 2013 under windows 10, the text cursor appears to glide across the page smoothly, instead of advancing a character width at a time when I'm typing. I actually find this rather disconcerting, and watching it gives me something akin to…
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Are IP addresses with and without leading zeroes the same?

I have a security system and the network setting only allows a three-digit IP address. I can't set it to 192.168.2.100, instead I have to use 192.168.002.100. Are these two IP addresses different? Do I need to set my router's LAN to be all…
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Accessing a Windows share with a different username

Is it possible to manually specify the username, in which Windows uses it when connecting to a networked share? perhaps \\username@host\... PS: Both the server and clients run Windows 7.
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