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Screenshot Captor / Re: Cant "Grab selected area" when Screenshot Captor main window open

« Last post by tomos on May 23, 2012, 09:33 AM »

On the "Pre-Capture Options" tab, do you have "Hide Main Window" unchecked? Try checking it if so.

-mouser (May 23, 2012, 08:18 AM)

that works, thanks mouser
Ideally, would be nice if it were possible to keep it open, but I'm happy now - I always forget to close it manually.

[2] Another minor related bug:
with "Hide Main Window" checked, if I press escape before taking a screenshot of selected arrea, the SC window jumps to the front.


Dunno whether this any help:
If I check  "Hide Main Window", and then uncheck it shortly later, it works mostly as expected (it needs a restart to change back to bug-behaviour described in previous post). i.e. SC stays in the background. But same problem as [2] above

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Screenshot Captor / Cant "Grab selected area" when Screenshot Captor main window open

« Last post by tomos on May 23, 2012, 07:38 AM »

If I open Screenshot Captor's main window, change focus to another window, and then attempt to make a screenshot of a selected area, the focus goes back to the SC window.
i.e. I can only sucessfully take screenshots of selected area when SC main window is closed.


I'm using the full screen crosshairs & preview box but I've experienced this bug since well before they were introduced (but not sure exactly how long).

______________
Win7 64bit

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Screenshot Captor / Ability to take screenshot of Admin windows? (Win7+UAC)

« Last post by tomos on May 23, 2012, 07:28 AM »

I thought this was mentioned before but could not find it:

I'm wondering if it's possible to take a screenshot of Admin windows when using Win7 (64bit) and UAC at the highest level. I mean apps that require UAC approval to start.
AFAIK SC would have to be running "as admin" as well - would it be possible to temporarily elevate it's priviliges? or is that possible (I know DOpus can do it, but that doesnt mean SC can - or that it's worth the effort...)

TIA

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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows Aero (transparent window borders, etc.) is dead.. Good riddance

« Last post by tomos on May 22, 2012, 04:43 PM »

Sorry to be a party pooper but I like aero ... but then what do I know.  

-Carol Haynes (May 22, 2012, 03:44 PM)

I like it too, using Eóin's version of it:

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DC Website Help and Extras / Re: Usability (i.e. mercy) suggestion?

« Last post by tomos on May 21, 2012, 08:26 AM »

I think the point is that you dont know from the app name what it does. Hence the suggestion of a tooltip.
Although the names certainly give an idea of what each app is about...

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General Software Discussion / Re: powerful undo

« Last post by tomos on May 21, 2012, 08:21 AM »

For important work, I use FileHamster (FH) - it will archive a copy of your file when you save it - lots of other apps do this, often even better than FH, but FH has the ability to save a note with each backup version. Also it has a reasonable viewer for looking at your backup/related-notes. It works reasonably well and has great potential imo, but neither the general public nor the developers seem interested in extending it (e.g. via tagging of files). See here for more details of my usage if you're interested. You'll need the full "Advanced" paid version (I think there's a trial).

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General Software Discussion / Re: generate a text report of all the subfolders and files of a directory

« Last post by tomos on May 21, 2012, 08:06 AM »

I use Directory Opus file manager, but there are other (& possibly free ones).

I used to use Karen Kenworthy's Directory Printer but that hasnt been updated since 2009 (and wont be updated in the future) - dont know if it works with Windows 7, I used it on XP fine

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General Software Discussion / Re: Write text over the wallpaper

« Last post by tomos on May 21, 2012, 07:59 AM »

this would probably do it (but I havent seriously tried it so cannot say for sure)
Splinter
https://www.donation...ex.php?topic=30897.0

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General Software Discussion / Re: Locate32

« Last post by tomos on May 14, 2012, 03:47 AM »

Shortcut in Startup folder.

-PhilB66 (May 02, 2012, 10:26 PM)

Do I place only the .exe file in the startup folder or the entire Locate32 folder?

-Nzyme (May 13, 2012, 11:54 PM)

Alt+drag the exe to the startup folder (that creates a shortcut)
or right-click the exe & "create shortcut" - that's usually made on the desktop. You can them move it.

There are lots of (free) apps for checking/managing apps that start with windows.

I used use Codestuff Starter, but havent installed it yet on this machine (I notice the website doesnt mention windows 7. There is a portable version there though so easy to try out.)

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Best Dialog Extender / Re: Listary Pro - good value at full price, 50% discount on BDJ today - 17 Dec 2011

« Last post by tomos on May 12, 2012, 04:38 AM »

You'll always get lifetime upgrade for free.

-Channing (May 11, 2012, 09:17 PM)

nice to hear

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Living Room / Re: Google.com is suddenly redirecting me to Google.co.uk ?!

« Last post by tomos on May 11, 2012, 06:24 PM »

funny, I used always get redirected to .de, but now I can go to directly to the .com version

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: AppendDate

« Last post by tomos on May 11, 2012, 02:24 PM »

Oh, and 'separator' only has 1 e, but 2 a's

-Ath (May 11, 2012, 01:25 PM)

I had to double check that one - probably been misspelling it for years..

-tomos (May 11, 2012, 02:01 PM)

My memory of hearing that separator has "a rat" in it has outlasted my memory of the name of the teacher who taught me that.

-daddydave (May 11, 2012, 02:17 PM)

sounds memorable all right
- but our problem is with the "par" as opposed to "per". Could remember it via golf (par) but not even half as memorable as a rat ;-)

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Living Room / Re: Cool YouTube feature I just found randomly

« Last post by tomos on May 11, 2012, 02:14 PM »

It's a nice mix, isnt it


If a video is shown here it will show a link below the video - as seen on donationcoder - the link goes to the page you're showing. I think if the video is shown elswhere in the meantime, the dc link is replaced by a new one.

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: AppendDate

« Last post by tomos on May 11, 2012, 02:01 PM »

Oh, and 'separator' only has 1 e, but 2 a's

-Ath (May 11, 2012, 01:25 PM)

I had to double check that one - probably been misspelling it for years...



EDIT/ +1 to the date as prefix to filename request

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General Software Discussion / Re: Popup Translator Shootout?

« Last post by tomos on May 10, 2012, 05:36 AM »

ad 1.) you press Ctrl two times (quickly)
ad 2.) yes!

Hth,

-David.P (May 10, 2012, 05:24 AM)

yes, now it sounds even better

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Best Dialog Extender / Re: Listary Pro - good value at full price, 50% discount on BDJ today - 17 Dec 2011

« Last post by tomos on May 10, 2012, 05:20 AM »

From the Policy section: "Upgrades to future versions of the software will be free for the lifetime of the product."

-x16wda (May 10, 2012, 05:09 AM)

sorry, I wasn't fully clear -
I already have a license & am wondering what the upgrade cost will be for that

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General Software Discussion / Re: Popup Translator Shootout?

« Last post by tomos on May 10, 2012, 05:18 AM »

hi David, sounds good.

couple of queries:

1. what exactly is double Ctrl ? (pressing the two Ctrl keys simultaneously? or tapping it?)
2. do you know are the hotkeys customisable?

thanks, Tom

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Best Dialog Extender / Re: Listary Pro - good value at full price, 50% discount on BDJ today - 17 Dec 2011

« Last post by tomos on May 10, 2012, 05:06 AM »

And again today, 2012-05-09.

Channing added some teasing comments about the forthcoming - it's not here yet   Listary 4:

Channing Dai
[...]
Listary 4 is almost finished and you can upgrade to it (and all future versions) for free if you purchase now.

-rjbull (May 09, 2012, 06:04 AM)

and still on offer today the 10th (!)
http://www.bitsdujou...tware/listary-pro-2/

wondering what their upgrade pricing will be with version 4. (I know it's a steal anyway...)
EDIT/

sorry, I wasn't fully clear -
I already have a license & am wondering what the upgrade cost will be for that

-tomos (May 10, 2012, 05:20 AM)

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General Software Discussion / Re: how to increase PC performance, in terms of software?

« Last post by tomos on May 10, 2012, 03:41 AM »

One thing I've done on this and last machine:
Two drives (at least), one for the OS, one for data.

First (OS) drive of 1 or 2TB has two partitions:
      Partition 1. OS - say 100GB for Win.7
      Partition 2. remaining space - I use this *only* for backup from Drive #2 - i.e. it is rarely used.

Advantages being that, with this setup, Drive #1 is normally only used by the OS. Also, the first (relatively small) partition on a large drive is supposed to be very fast. I'm certainly happy with it (but also happy with 8GB memory & i5[whatever] CPU *and* the remaining space on Drive #1 for backup)

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Found Deals and Discounts / PearlMountain Image Converter Giveaway (=chance to win a copy)

« Last post by tomos on May 09, 2012, 05:01 AM »

I've come across some nice software via dc member RGdot's site/reviews -
www.rgdot.com

Has an offer today - post a comment for a chance to win a copy.
PearlMountain Image Converter Giveaway

interesting looking resizer/converter:

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Living Room / Re: Show us a photo of your mutt or other creatures..

« Last post by tomos on May 08, 2012, 04:18 PM »

Just been annoying my dogs with a Laser Pen xD - Sorry for the bad quality, only had my crappy phone on me

-Stephen66515 (May 08, 2012, 04:02 PM)

that was great
I thought only cats would get so carried away chasing the light like that.

Sorry for the bad quality, only had my crappy phone on me

-Stephen66515 (May 08, 2012, 04:02 PM)

easiest to see full screen, lights out, and stand back a few yards from the screen lol

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N.A.N.Y. 2011 / Re: NANY 2011 Release: TaskDaddy Release

« Last post by tomos on May 06, 2012, 11:57 AM »

nice parting note(s) there daddydave

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General Software Discussion / Re: Get the most out of your multi-processor computer

« Last post by tomos on May 06, 2012, 11:54 AM »

separate out the processes by core?

-TaoPhoenix (May 06, 2012, 04:11 AM)

Would Process Explorer do?

-Ath (May 06, 2012, 06:26 AM)

I thought of that, but it doesnt do the next request:
> separate out the processes by core

still, it's a start

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Living Room / Re: Anybody In Favour of the blocking of PirateBay, Please Read

« Last post by tomos on May 06, 2012, 11:49 AM »

Then again, maybe I shouldn'tjavascript:void(0); have even poked my head in here in the first place since I am not in favor of blocking TPB.

-Deozaan (May 04, 2012, 01:37 PM)

maybe he's going to become a monk*

-tomos (May 04, 2012, 03:30 PM)

* Deozaan wonders how tomos got a "javascript:void(0)" in his quote.

-Deozaan (May 05, 2012, 06:13 PM)

wondering myself now
unfortunately I am unable to reproduce it.

-tomos (May 06, 2012, 03:52 AM)

Drag a smiley into the text window...thats how

-Stephen66515 (May 06, 2012, 10:06 AM)

I didnt do that intentionally ... & cant see how I would have done it unintentionally
but you're right - it works:
javascript:void(0);

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Living Room / Re: Anybody In Favour of the blocking of PirateBay, Please Read

« Last post by tomos on May 06, 2012, 03:52 AM »

Then again, maybe I shouldn'tjavascript:void(0); have even poked my head in here in the first place since I am not in favor of blocking TPB.

-Deozaan (May 04, 2012, 01:37 PM)

maybe he's going to become a monk*

-tomos (May 04, 2012, 03:30 PM)

* Deozaan wonders how tomos got a "javascript:void(0)" in his quote.

-Deozaan (May 05, 2012, 06:13 PM)

wondering myself now
unfortunately I am unable to reproduce it.