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Coding Snacks / Re: Global Hotkey Management

« Last post by MerleOne on January 23, 2009, 07:05 PM »

You can also look at these -
http://www.autoitscr...8&hl=file+dialog
http://www.qliner.com/hotkeys/

-robinsiebler (January 23, 2009, 06:12 PM)

Thanks !

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Coding Snacks / Re: Global Hotkey Management

« Last post by MerleOne on January 22, 2009, 01:37 AM »

Thanks, will try to download an eval version !

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General Software Discussion / Re: Using a Desktop Search through the network

« Last post by MerleOne on January 21, 2009, 07:50 AM »

There is a small tool (commercial) from Valixsoft which is supposed to do quick net searches (maybe not within files).  It is regularly offered on GiveAwayOfTheDay.  It's called Netsearch I think.

I would also recommend ScanFS from Saleen Software.  GUI is a bit overwhelming but it has many features and perform non-indexed search (slow) within files.

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Living Room / Re: Buffalo external HDD with "TurboUSB"

« Last post by MerleOne on January 16, 2009, 07:22 AM »

Hm, there's no description of this "TurboUSB" available anywhere whatsoever? No indication whether it's smart firmware, or a specific app for file copying? Sounds fishy to me. Also, encryption software isn't a selling point either, you shouldn't really use anything but TrueCrypt on Windows...

-f0dder (January 16, 2009, 05:01 AM)

Here is what I found so far about TurboUSB :

• http://www.ubergizmo...08/02/turbo-usb.html (+20% faster)
• http://www.laptopmag...tation-turbousb.aspx (+17% faster)
• http://i4u.digitaltr...main24123_page2.html

I agree about TrueCrypt, it's close to perfection !

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Living Room / Buffalo external HDD with "TurboUSB"

« Last post by MerleOne on January 16, 2009, 04:10 AM »

Hi all,

Has anyone had any experience with the following external HDD from Buffalo Technologies and their proprietary "TurboUSB" mode.  Reviews are fine AFAIK.

http://www.buffalo-t...h-power-saving-mode/

Thanks !

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Sandboxie license at 51% off - $14.14 (Jan 15 only)

« Last post by MerleOne on January 16, 2009, 03:33 AM »

I bought one license of this small & efficient software which is excellent for casual evaluation of software, among other things.

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Coding Snacks / Re: Global Hotkey Management

« Last post by MerleOne on January 13, 2009, 01:35 AM »

Actually no.  I just try to disable as many hotkeys as possible when I install a new program !  And I understand from this thread that there is no easy/obvious solution !  Thanks !

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General Software Discussion / Re: MBR Backup & Restore

« Last post by MerleOne on January 06, 2009, 04:12 PM »

Again, thanks all for all these tips.

I did try MBRtool by burning  a CD but it wouldn't save the MBR on anything.  HDHacker seemed easier to use even if I had to be extra careful when performing the save (a restore could have been catastrophic).

To be on the safe side, I also performed a full image backup of the entire HDD with Image for Linux bootable CD (TerabyteUnlimited).

I then installed the software that was rewriting its own MBR, DriveClone Pro 6 (Farstone) and I must say I am quite impressed with it.  It's a mix of Rollback RX and Acronis True Image, with the difference it doesn't crash so much.  But I guess I should give more details in another thread, even write a minireview, if only I could figure how to use the post model.

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General Software Discussion / Re: MBR Backup & Restore

« Last post by MerleOne on December 28, 2008, 03:29 AM »

Thanks a lot 4wd !  I had a bit of trouble getting MBRTool, the main site seems to have problems, but they had it on download.com.  In my case the Lenovo MBR is proprietary, non standard, because it can activate Lenovo Recovery Partition.  I want to install DriveClonePro 6 from Farstone which comes with an excellent optional instant recovery system, like Returnil or Rollback RX, except that it seems nicer so far.  So I want to be able to restore the original one.

You're right by saying most image software also backup the MBR, it is the case for instance with TerabyteUnlimited Image for Windows V2, but I am always afraid that I need to image the full HDD and not a single partition.  Also, MBR restoration (or HDD cylinder 0 which I prefer, in case of non standard MBR) is usually tricky.

All that to say I was hoping to find a nice straightforward tool that does is.

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General Software Discussion / Re: MBR Backup & Restore

« Last post by MerleOne on December 27, 2008, 10:13 AM »

HDHacker (Scroll to bottom of the page).

Raymond recently reviewed 5 Free Tools to Backup and Restore Master Boot Record (MBR)

-PhilB66 (December 27, 2008, 04:30 AM)

Thanks.  I have tried some of them in the past, but will look again.  HDHacker seems indeed quite close to what I'd like.

For 4wd, I agree Google is often a good place to start with, but I was looking for a real experience from DC readers, not just some pagerank data.

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General Software Discussion / MBR Backup & Restore

« Last post by MerleOne on December 27, 2008, 03:55 AM »

Hi all,

Could someone recommend a good, preferably free, MBR manager.  I am about to install software that will change my current MBR on my Lenovo and I am pretty sure this MBR is non standard (I am running VISTA). I'd like ideally to backup the full first cylinder.

Thanks.

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Find And Run Robot / Re: Intermittent Hotkey problem on VISTA

« Last post by MerleOne on November 12, 2008, 12:39 PM »

I have noticed that the hotkey works fine almost (but not always) when the desktop is selected.  When it's another application whose windows has the focus, or other vista items (deskside bar), I think it doesn't work so well.  I have yet to change the hotkey to see if there is an improvement.

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Living Room / Re: World of Goo - Indie Game with Great Reviews?

« Last post by MerleOne on November 06, 2008, 11:12 AM »

The game is also supposed to appear on Wii , using download....  So your kids could use a Wii, and you would keep your PC... 

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Find And Run Robot / Re: Intermittent Hotkey problem on VISTA

« Last post by MerleOne on November 06, 2008, 09:39 AM »

OK, thanks, I'll let you know if that solves the issue (might take some time since it only happens now and then).

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Find And Run Robot / Re: Intermittent Hotkey problem on VISTA

« Last post by MerleOne on November 06, 2008, 07:07 AM »

I'll try that. I think I have to delete the current assignation, it doesn't seem editable ?

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Find And Run Robot / Intermittent Hotkey problem on VISTA

« Last post by MerleOne on November 06, 2008, 06:59 AM »

Hi,

I recently noticed that, on some occasions, on my VISTA PCs, pressing "pause" doesn't open the search windows.  I usually rely then on the menu tray icon, and it works again fine after.  I never saw this on XP.  Could be a hotkey conflict, but since it works most of the time, it's strange.

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Coding Snacks / Global Hotkey Management

« Last post by MerleOne on November 06, 2008, 06:47 AM »

I'd like to have some kind of utility that would tell me which hotkeys are currently assigned on my XP system, so I could avoid conflicts between different applications.  Thanks !

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General Software Discussion / Re: Reliable web page capture...

« Last post by MerleOne on November 05, 2008, 01:26 AM »

I personnaly rely on Metaproducts Inquiry (http://www.metaprodu...Standard_Edition.htm) which is excellent.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Movie Collector from Collectorz on Bits du Jour soon

« Last post by MerleOne on November 02, 2008, 11:17 AM »

I take it that BitsDuJour.com is working for you? They've been inaccessible to me since Friday. Pings and tracerts don't return, both from my home and from my office.

Coincidentally, GiveawayOfTheDay is similarly inaccessible, although it's not their server itself that's unresponsive, but something on the route to them.

-CWuestefeld (November 02, 2008, 11:11 AM)

I can acces Bitsdujour website fine. 
I forgot to mention two things :
1/ this "deal" will be valid on November 8th.
2/ An upgrade from previous version (V4) may cost you less.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: ALL Genie-Soft Products - 50% off till Nov 1

« Last post by MerleOne on November 02, 2008, 09:55 AM »

It does work today (November 2nd) and I got Open File Backup.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Movie Collector from Collectorz on Bits du Jour soon

« Last post by MerleOne on November 02, 2008, 09:42 AM »

See http://www.bitsdujou...movie-collector-pro/

They will propose a 38% rebate on the pro version. 

DC used to have a special offer (which I used).  BTW the publisher changed some month ago their lifetime license for a more conventional model, with upgrade fees for major versions, AFAIK.

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Living Room / Re: World of Goo - Indie Game with Great Reviews?

« Last post by MerleOne on October 17, 2008, 01:51 AM »

Is there any way to test the game before actually buying it ?

-ak_ (October 16, 2008, 10:30 AM)

I believe there is (or is going to be) a demo version featuring the first episode of gameplay.

-f0dder (October 16, 2008, 10:47 AM)

There is a demo version downloadable somewhere (http://2dboy.com/for...ndex.php?topic=378.0) , and also on Steam if you already have an account.

PS : I bought a license, this game is really great !

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General Software Discussion / Re: In search of ideal backup utility

« Last post by MerleOne on October 09, 2008, 01:28 AM »

oooh. I see. Thanks for taking the time to post this screenshot. 

That option could be handy... 

-Armando (October 08, 2008, 02:04 PM)

Actually I didn't try it, but you may experiment directly, they have a trial version.

Also, I didn't see any option related to open files backup.  Maybe it's always on ?

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General Software Discussion / Re: In search of ideal backup utility

« Last post by MerleOne on October 08, 2008, 02:02 PM »

This screen captures shows the feature "save when folder content is changed".

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General Software Discussion / Re: In search of ideal backup utility

« Last post by MerleOne on October 08, 2008, 12:43 PM »

Thanks MerleOne.

On the feature page, they say :

"Folder monitoring to auto start backup tasks when file change is detected"


Seems like a nice feature. Do you use it, and does it work well?

And how about backing up locked files ? I'm having problems using the volume Shadow Copy service, and wondering if TK8 Backup uses the same technique...

-Armando (October 08, 2008, 10:22 AM)

I have not tried this feature yet and about locked file, I suppose it is VSS since there is no extra software installed, which I also like.

Actually, the publisher responds always quickly to inquiries, I am sure he can give more details.  If I can manage, I'll try to look deeper and let you know here.