https://sprint.shakir.blogDaily celebrity news in a social format.en-usTue, 04 Aug 2026 15:41:50 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/find-outdated-updatable-pip-packages.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/find-outdated-updatable-pip-packages.htmlpip freeze shows me the packages installed, but how do I check against pypi which ones are outdated?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:32:31 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/disconnect-all-computers-that-are-signed-in-to-my-google-account.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/disconnect-all-computers-that-are-signed-in-to-my-google-account.htmlI want to disconnect all of my Google Chrome installations from my Google Account, since I have signed into Google Chrome on many computers, including some that I don't own (e.g., several school and ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:02:43 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/excel-cell-value-not-showing-when-writing.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/excel-cell-value-not-showing-when-writing.htmlExcel Version: 15.41(171205) Operating System: macOS 11.0 Beta When I write a text on a cell, the text does not appear on the actual cell but appears on the function tab. After I type some value and ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:57:10 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-setup-custom-dpi-below-100-on-windows-7.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-setup-custom-dpi-below-100-on-windows-7.htmlIn another words, how to make fonts get smaller than the default on native LCD resolution?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:49:07 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/save-ping-output-in-a-text-file.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/save-ping-output-in-a-text-file.htmlI often have to ping servers for connectivity status. Is there a way to save the ping results (output) in a text file so that I can save entire day's ping results in a text file. I am using Window......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:45:33 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/dual-boot-ubuntu-windows-admin-rights-required.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/dual-boot-ubuntu-windows-admin-rights-required.htmlI have a machine with Windows 7 installed. I currently do not have admin rights on this machine. Will I be able to dual boot Ubuntu with Windows without admin rights? I wasn't sure specifically i......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:40:32 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/bluetooth-stopped-working-in-windows-10-qualcomm-atheros-qca9377.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/bluetooth-stopped-working-in-windows-10-qualcomm-atheros-qca9377.htmlI have an Asus T102HA which has an integrated Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 WiFi+Bluetooth adapter. The Bluetooth suddenly stopped working this morning and as a result the wireless mouse no longer works......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:21:01 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/delete-command-is-missing-from-right-click-context-menu.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/delete-command-is-missing-from-right-click-context-menu.htmlTo update window, I converted my pen drive into bootable. But now when i want to delete it, I right click on a folder,the Delete option is missing from it.So how can I put it back? This is on a Wi......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:04:59 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-change-keyboard-backlight-color-from-blue-to-white-in-dell-g3-1.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-change-keyboard-backlight-color-from-blue-to-white-in-dell-g3-1.htmlI recently bought Dell G3 15 Laptop from flipkart. The specifications says RGB Backlit Keyboard. But by default, the color is blue. How can I change the color to white? I couldn't find anything in ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:59:36 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/my-windows-keyboard-is-being-clever-with-the-quote-keys-how-can-i-stop.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/my-windows-keyboard-is-being-clever-with-the-quote-keys-how-can-i-stop.htmlI'm using windows 7 on a laptop. On the laptop keyboard, for some reason, the quote key (which has both double and single quote on it) is doing some "clever" annoying things: When I press single-q......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:58:03 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-split-in-half-a-double-page-scanned-pdf-in-a-single-pass.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-split-in-half-a-double-page-scanned-pdf-in-a-single-pass.htmlI have a scanned course and it has two pages, consecutive are showing as one page, how can I automatically split all the pages in one pass. Usually this is done by cropping odd and even pages and t......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:55:51 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-7-file-name-length-limited-to-129-characters.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-7-file-name-length-limited-to-129-characters.htmlI'm trying to properly name MP3s and I hit some arbitrary length of 129 characters (not 128?). NTFS supports 255 characters in file names, how do I fix this? Star Wars - 6 - Return of the Jedi -......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:44:25 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-10-setup-stuck-at-just-a-moment.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-10-setup-stuck-at-just-a-moment.htmlI'm in the process of installing Windows 10 for someone, on a 500 GB SSD that I formatted as part of the installation. Everything was going smoothly, I rebooted, entered the next phase of installat......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:43:12 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/file-system-extents-and-clusters.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/file-system-extents-and-clusters.htmlI'm trying to learn about HFS+ and it keeps referring to "extents." Wikipedia Fork Data Attribute records contain references to a maximum of eight extents that can hold larger attributes. ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:35:57 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-does-sata-speed-correlate-with-actual-transferspeed-duplicate.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-does-sata-speed-correlate-with-actual-transferspeed-duplicate.htmlOn my motherboard I have "SATA 6Gb/s" ports, but when I transfer I typically get 70+ MB/s. It's a "SATA 6Gb/s" disk. I think I have the same issues with my old PC I use as a server, but it has "SA......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:26:23 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/alert-tpm-device-is-not-detected-on-dell-laptop-boot.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/alert-tpm-device-is-not-detected-on-dell-laptop-boot.htmlMy Dell laptop (latitude 7480) occasional displays alert: tpm device is not detected On boot, if it is turned off without power for 30 seconds then on rebooting the error is not displayed. If the e......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:08:55 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-hide-efi-partition.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-hide-efi-partition.htmlFor some sort of reason my EFI-partition shows up in disk management as well as This PC. Is there a way to hide again without messing up my system? Preferably by command line (diskpart)....Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:02:52 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/batch-file-to-replace-row-containing-a-specific-string-value.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/batch-file-to-replace-row-containing-a-specific-string-value.htmlI have an interface file for example named RawData.txt which contains different regions of data which can range from a few thousand lines to nearer 100,000 lines of data. There is a mix of lines w......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:53:15 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/net-use-delete-question.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/net-use-delete-question.htmlI want to delete a network connection. When I type net use I get this: Microsoft Windows XP [version 5.1.2600] (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp. C:\Documents and Settings\toto>net use ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:33:21 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/visio-internal-error-3400-action-2463-when-saving-to-onedrive.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/visio-internal-error-3400-action-2463-when-saving-to-onedrive.htmlI was wondering if anyone has ran into this error message before as it brings up completely nothing on the web in regards to saving Visio files. The user is trying to save a Visio document direct t......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:28:49 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/just-installed-kali-linux-forgot-username-i-entered-in-installation.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/just-installed-kali-linux-forgot-username-i-entered-in-installation.htmlI just reinstalled Kali Linux 2020.2 because I had too many problems earlier. I created a new username and password in the Kali Linux installation. I wrote the password to a file, but already forgo......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:27:35 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/break-free-of-a-fullscreen-app-on-mac-os-x.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/break-free-of-a-fullscreen-app-on-mac-os-x.htmlHow do you break free of a fullscreen app on Mac OS X? There are some, mostly games, that when they become unresponsive won't allow you to switch to another app with Command-Tab, and I know no o......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:24:24 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/what-does-the-039-this-message-is-from-a-trusted-sender-039-message-me.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/what-does-the-039-this-message-is-from-a-trusted-sender-039-message-me.htmlToday I received an email from Ebay which I was reading in my Windows Live environement. I noticed a small green icon before the message, and at the top of the reading pane. The popup of the green ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:02:35 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/can-039-t-get-intel-heatsink-back-on.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/can-039-t-get-intel-heatsink-back-on.htmlI took off the CPU heat sink to blow out the dust. Now I can't get it back on. I've tried everything I read from Google: I pull up the black pins so they're inside the white part before putting the......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:59:25 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/ubuntu-nfs-4-how-to-avoid-the-clientaddr-param-being-added.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/ubuntu-nfs-4-how-to-avoid-the-clientaddr-param-being-added.htmlI'm trying to mount distant NFS. This is what I have in /etc/fstab : server.com:/mnt/hdd /mnt/hdd nfs rw,tcp 0 0 But this param gets added to the mount.nfs args: clientaddr=192.168.x.x Since......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:53:54 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-xp-wifi-connected-but-can-not-access-internet-with-browser.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-xp-wifi-connected-but-can-not-access-internet-with-browser.htmlI have two laptops: Windows Vista laptop which connects fine to Internet (writing this post from it now) Windows XP SP2 laptop which connects fine to Wifi, Router but not Internet When I try to ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:51:27 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/lots-of-services-showing-in-services-msc-with-039-failed-to-read-descr.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/lots-of-services-showing-in-services-msc-with-039-failed-to-read-descr.htmlA large number of services (most of which appear to be core Windows services) are showing in services.msc with their service names rather than their display names (eg. BITS instead of Background ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:40:04 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/postgres-ident-authentication-failed.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/postgres-ident-authentication-failed.htmlI'm trying to set up django on a fresh Ubuntu VM. I'm following the tutorials along until I get to this: psycopg2.OperationalError: FATAL: Ident authentication failed for user "postgres" The Ubu......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:33:32 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-make-my-horizontal-scroll-wheel-scroll-horizontally-in-chrome.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-make-my-horizontal-scroll-wheel-scroll-horizontally-in-chrome.htmlI have a mouse that has 2 scroll wheels (Logitech MX Master 3) and I want the 2nd (horizontal) wheel to scroll horizontally in Chrome. What it does instead is navigates between the tabs. How can I ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:33:25 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-configure-the-ftp-root-folder-in-mac-os-x-el-capitan.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-configure-the-ftp-root-folder-in-mac-os-x-el-capitan.htmlI know how to turn an FTP server on: sudo -s launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ftp.plist turn the FTP server off: sudo -s launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ftp.pli......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:08:30 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-delete-the-boom-application-output-device-from-my-system.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-delete-the-boom-application-output-device-from-my-system.htmlI uninstalled the Boom application, I can’t find any files related to Boom in my system—maybe I am missing something?—but I still have this in my output devices configuration: How can I delete ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:50:18 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/what-does-r-and-tm-mean-in-intel-brand-name-closed.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/what-does-r-and-tm-mean-in-intel-brand-name-closed.htmlI know this question is stupid but could anyone explain it. What does (R) and (TM) mean in Intel brand name? For example: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM Thank you....Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:44:43 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/what-are-path-and-other-environment-variables-and-how-can-i-set-or-use.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/what-are-path-and-other-environment-variables-and-how-can-i-set-or-use.htmlQuestions about setting environment variables the PATH are very common here, and in most cases the answers are very similar to each other. In the future it would be nice to have a good Q/A for t......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:42:28 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-solve-blurry-text-in-windows-10.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-solve-blurry-text-in-windows-10.htmlWhen i open any app in my windows 10, the texts and images display in blur, can anyone help me fix it? here's my system's information: Thanks for you, i found a solution here...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:18:37 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-enable-ip-forward-in-android.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-enable-ip-forward-in-android.htmlI'm testing arp spoofing on phone but it's not working. ARP is changed on my PC but after it i can't ping any website. I did this on phone: echo "1" > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward And after ca......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:11:08 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-do-i-backup-restore-contacts-on-windows-mobile-without-activesync.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-do-i-backup-restore-contacts-on-windows-mobile-without-activesync.htmlI'd like to be able to backup and restore telephone contact numbers from a Windows CE device. I had a brief look at ActiveSync, but I don't want to install Outlook or Exchange or to store the data ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:53:40 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-go-about-temporarily-disabling-mcafee-internet-security.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-go-about-temporarily-disabling-mcafee-internet-security.htmlI have installed McAfee Internet Security on my Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) PC, but I need to install some drivers and I am afraid McAfee Internet Security will interfere with the installation ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:52:51 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-print-a-test-page-in-windows-7.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-print-a-test-page-in-windows-7.htmlI'm new to Windows 7. I have installed a new printer, and I would like to print a "test-page". I know how to do this in earlier versions of Windows, but it seem to have changed now in Windows 7. Ho......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:51:42 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-execute-complex-command-line-over-ssh.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-execute-complex-command-line-over-ssh.htmlI sometimes want to get the env of a docker container running on a remote host. To do this I log into the host: ssh kramer65@123.456.789.10 and then I run this command: sudo docker exec -it `sudo ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:41:46 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-connect-a-pcmcia-card-to-a-laptop-with-only-usb-ports.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-connect-a-pcmcia-card-to-a-laptop-with-only-usb-ports.htmlI have several older PCMCIA cards I use on my desktop for data acquisition (Vector Informatik, in the automotive industry). For some tests in a climate chamber we normally use laptops, but the more ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:38:56 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/centos-7-virtualbox-no-internet-access.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/centos-7-virtualbox-no-internet-access.htmlI am having trouble connecting my CentOS 7 guest to the internet. My VirtualBox Network configuration is as follows: Adapter 1: NAT; Adapter 2: Host-Only (vboxnet0) vboxnet0 is connected set up w......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:34:51 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-install-net-framework-without-administrator-privileges.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-install-net-framework-without-administrator-privileges.htmlI'm on my Windows 7 computer and want to set up .NET Framework. However it's asking for an administrator password but I have no idea what it can be. I really need the .NET Framework. I hope there's a ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:33:41 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/is-there-any-way-to-recover-unsaved-notepad-docs.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/is-there-any-way-to-recover-unsaved-notepad-docs.htmlI had to immediate shut down, and I lost about 20 unsaved tabs, is there any way to recover these?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:29:44 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/why-does-github-recommend-ed25519-ssh-key-encryption-scheme-but-itself.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/why-does-github-recommend-ed25519-ssh-key-encryption-scheme-but-itself.htmlGitHub's guide Generating a new SSH key and adding it to the ssh-agent recommends using ed25519 when configuring SSH keys for connecting to GitHub, but if you SSH to github.com, you see the host ke......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:24:21 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/terminal-emulator-with-split-panes-for-windows-7-64-bit-closed.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/terminal-emulator-with-split-panes-for-windows-7-64-bit-closed.htmlI'm looking for a terminal emulator on Windows 7 (64 bit) with a specific feature: to be able to split the command prompt window into multiple panes. It's a great feature of Terminator for gnome, I ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:51:04 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/which-name-is-correct-exfat-or-fat64.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/which-name-is-correct-exfat-or-fat64.htmlI conducted a quick Google search and realized that some people are referring to exFAT as FAT64. Is exFAT just another name for FAT64?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:38:23 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/is-it-possible-to-combine-two-audio-sources-from-my-pc-into-one-audio-.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/is-it-possible-to-combine-two-audio-sources-from-my-pc-into-one-audio-.htmlI would like to combine an audio source (like stereo mix) and my microphone into one single audio source which can then be used as a microphone is a program such as Skype. So in essence I would lik......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:33:30 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/mouse-not-working-in-remote-desktop-connection.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/mouse-not-working-in-remote-desktop-connection.htmlI am connecting from a work computer running Windows 7 Enterprise to my home computer running Windows 8.1 Pro. I am able to connect and the keyboard works just fine, but the mouse is not visible or ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:18:16 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/where-are-the-results-of-chkdsk-located-in-windows-7.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/where-are-the-results-of-chkdsk-located-in-windows-7.htmlI recently ran the chkdsk in Windows 7 on my local C: drive. After chkdsk completed, the results flashed on the screen for a few seconds and then the computer booted up. I wasn't able to read the r......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:59:14 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/what-keyboard-shortcuts-take-me-to-the-desktop-if-i-have-no-windows-ke.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/what-keyboard-shortcuts-take-me-to-the-desktop-if-i-have-no-windows-ke.htmlMy work has provided me with a smaller keyboard with no numpad due to musculoskeletal problems. I have one at home so I didn't think this would be an issue, however the new one has no Windows key, ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:58:45 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-unzip-a-tar-gz-in-one-step-using-7-zip.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-unzip-a-tar-gz-in-one-step-using-7-zip.htmlI am using 7-Zip on Windows XP and whenever I download a .tar.gz file it takes me two steps to completely extract the file(s). I right-click on the example.tar.gz file and choose 7-Zip --> Extr......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:53:44 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-remove-the-junk-e-mail-folder-from-outlook.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-remove-the-junk-e-mail-folder-from-outlook.htmlIs it possible to do this? I'm using Outlook with my GMail account, and as such I don't really need/want the Junk E-mail folder as GMail does a sufficiently good job in filtering out the spam. I......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:48:43 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-10-activation-error-0xc004f211.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-10-activation-error-0xc004f211.htmlI have Windows 10 installed in a virtual machine on VirtualBox. Recently, I switched out the hard drive in that host system, for an SSD, and migrated the VM back onto that machine. I.e. all that has ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:29:25 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-tell-if-a-laptop-has-integrated-headphone-jack-with-both-mic-in.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-tell-if-a-laptop-has-integrated-headphone-jack-with-both-mic-in.htmlI have an Acer Aspire 5 laptop. On the side of the laptop, there is a 3.5mm jack. The icon next to the jack prints a headphone with a mic. I tried plugging in an earpiece (with a TRRS plug) and I can ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:21:50 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/export-an-excel-spreadsheet-to-fixed-width-text-file.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/export-an-excel-spreadsheet-to-fixed-width-text-file.htmlExcel has the functionality to import fixed-width text files where it presents a dialog that lets you choose where the begins and ends of fields are which it puts into columns. Does it also have ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:20:07 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/onboard-wifi-on-msi-board-not-working-in-ubuntu.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/onboard-wifi-on-msi-board-not-working-in-ubuntu.htmlI have a new motherboard from MSI (Z690 Tomhawk wifi ddr4). The onboard wifi does not work in ubuntu 20.04 I have only ubuntu (no dual boot with windows). Fast boot and secure boot is disabled in B......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:14:43 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/the-identity-of-the-remote-computer-cannot-be-verified-pops-too-often.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/the-identity-of-the-remote-computer-cannot-be-verified-pops-too-often.htmlWhen I first connect to win7pro from win7home using RDP, the client says: "The identity of the remote computer cannot be verified". I check "don't ask again" and for the next 2-4 weeks all is fine.......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:40:44 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-activation-powershell-script.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-activation-powershell-script.htmlI'm looking for a method to automate activation Windows 7 machines through PowerShell. We get approximately 50 computers a month and it's slowly increasing, so manual activation is no longer possible ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:16:49 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/connecting-two-monitors-through-single-thunderbolt-3-port.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/connecting-two-monitors-through-single-thunderbolt-3-port.htmlI have Lenovo C940 Yoga 2-in-1 which comes with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. I also have Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub. This is image on above link: But when I connect two monitors to thunderbolt, one from ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:10:06 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-mount-an-lvm-volume.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-mount-an-lvm-volume.htmlI'm trying to mount an LVM2 volume in Linux, but all the instructions I see online say to mount the Volume Group, such as: mkdir -p /mnt/VolGroup00/LogVol00 but I don't know how to figure out the......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:09:30 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-cd-backtick.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-cd-backtick.htmlThe following behaves the same in Fedora and CentOS. cd mydirectory works. cd notadirectory works (gets an error from Bash). However, cd ` gives me some sort of prompt: > Nothing I've t......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:09:21 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/rundll32-exe-powrprof-dll-setsuspendstate-0-1-0-is-it-safe.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/rundll32-exe-powrprof-dll-setsuspendstate-0-1-0-is-it-safe.htmlI searched this code ,for sleep mode in cmd windows 7, on the web:RUNDLL32.EXE powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState 0,1,0. Is it safe?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:48:15 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-find-the-ip-of-a-server-address-using-cmd-duplicate.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-find-the-ip-of-a-server-address-using-cmd-duplicate.htmlHow do we find the IP of a server address (like http://google.com is 209.85.148.103) using the Windows CMD?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:47:07 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/is-there-a-mac-application-that-lets-you-manage-google-docs-from-the-d.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/is-there-a-mac-application-that-lets-you-manage-google-docs-from-the-d.htmlOn my iPhone there is a program called notemaster that lets me manage Google Docs right from my phone. But I was wondering if there is a similar app for the Mac?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:44:19 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/bluetooth-audio-sink.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/bluetooth-audio-sink.htmlI have a Belkin Music Receiver that acts as an audio sink. It works great with my Android but I'd also like to play through my PC. The device has paired and shows in my devices list but not in my ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:43:02 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-get-rid-of-large-gaps-in-text-in-ms-word.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-get-rid-of-large-gaps-in-text-in-ms-word.htmlWhen formatting a document such as a resume, MS Word often inserts a large gap in the text--sometimes as much as half a page of blank space. When I try to delete the gap, moving the cursor from the ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:39:57 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/resolve-wildcard-hostname-in-local-network.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/resolve-wildcard-hostname-in-local-network.htmlFor web development on my local server (nginx) I like to create subdomain vhosts for some projects, mostly for convenience and flexibility. For example server { listen 80; server_name ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:38:32 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/allocating-more-space-to-ubuntu.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/allocating-more-space-to-ubuntu.htmlCan we allocate more space to ubuntu without reinstalling it in a dual boot system? I also want my ubuntu data to be preserved....Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:33:04 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/sum-up-totals-if-name-is-persons-name-duplicate.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/sum-up-totals-if-name-is-persons-name-duplicate.htmlPossible Duplicate: Sum Values in One Range Based on Criteria in Another I have several columns in a spreadsheet with date, item, order etc. but also 2 columns: Column K - Owed By Column L - ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:01:00 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/customise-chrome-taskbar-icon.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/customise-chrome-taskbar-icon.htmlI saw an answer about changing the Chrome icon when Chrome is running (post) I tried everything, I literally opened every file I could with Resource hacker and changed any icons I could find that ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:24:31 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/kernel-dma-protection-and-device-encryption-support-is-off-even-with-i.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/kernel-dma-protection-and-device-encryption-support-is-off-even-with-i.htmlComputer Configuration This is the laptop. Lenovo Legion Y740, Intel core i7 9750H, 17.3" 144Hz GSync, RTX 2080MQ, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home 21H2 (Build 22000.258) Intel Virtual Techn......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:21:09 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/merge-visio-files.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/merge-visio-files.htmlI know I can do this manually by using copy/paste but I'm looking for a simpler way. Does anyone know of a quick and easy way to merge Visio documents? I have several Visio vsd files, all of whic......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:17:15 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-do-i-enter-strikethrough-text-in-a-web-form.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-do-i-enter-strikethrough-text-in-a-web-form.htmlIs it possible to submit some text in web form where some of the text is in strikethough? Is there some Alt key combination that I can use?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:14:41 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-7-user-documents-and-settings-folders.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-7-user-documents-and-settings-folders.htmlI have a machine - Windows 7, nothing remarkable about the install but I have multiple drives in the machine. I have a C:\users\username folder which seems to be current and is the one that all Wi......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:44:21 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-remove-all-white-parts-from-an-image-in-photoshop.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-remove-all-white-parts-from-an-image-in-photoshop.htmlI have this image in Photoshop below, and I am trying to figure out a way to get rid of all of the white parts of this image and replace with the same blue color that is there. I have tried: Hue / ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:27:31 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-10-read-only-file-flag-has-no-effect.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/windows-10-read-only-file-flag-has-no-effect.htmlI want to disable files from being overwritten in Windows 10. I figured that was the use of the 'Read-only' file flag. But after enabling it, it appears programs (at least the program it opens in) ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:16:50 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-run-imwheel-at-startup-login-to-allow-scrolling-while-moving-th.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-run-imwheel-at-startup-login-to-allow-scrolling-while-moving-th.htmlTl;dr: Moving the mouse while rotating the scroll wheel prevents the scrolling from actually happening in most applications. imwheel helps, but how do I run it on startup or login so that it actually ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:12:50 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/open-an-adobe-xd-web-link-using-adobe-xd-app.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/open-an-adobe-xd-web-link-using-adobe-xd-app.htmlI have received an Adobe XD web document link from a client. It contains the design and flow for an iPhone app designed keeping iPhone 7 screen size (4.7") and resolution (1334 x 750) in mind.......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:06:30 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/no-insert-cut-cells-options-in-excel.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/no-insert-cut-cells-options-in-excel.htmlAs title says. I used this very often in previous version, but in 2010 I do not see the "insert cut cells options" either in right-click menu or anywhere else. This was very helpful to change c......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:50:56 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/fully-uninstall-norton-from-mac.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/fully-uninstall-norton-from-mac.htmlOk, I made a huge mistake: I put Norton onto my mac and now I cannot get rid of it! System: macOS Catalina 10.15.7 I tried: Drag app icons to trash and select "uninstall" Run Norton's ut......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:40:04 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/remote-desktop-in-windows-xp-how-to-share-desktop-with-the-local-user-.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/remote-desktop-in-windows-xp-how-to-share-desktop-with-the-local-user-.htmlPossible Duplicate: Remote desktop connection without locking the remote computer I have Windows XP Professional Edition SP 2 - 32 bit. I have read other threads which show how to bypass the ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:37:07 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/sed-what-does-exit-code-2-mean.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/sed-what-does-exit-code-2-mean.htmlCase I am trying to replace all occurrences of <value>*</value> into <value>file:\\</value> in a designated file test.txt. I work on Windows and use sed I have installed w......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:33:50 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/does-an-imap-email-client-use-local-disk-space.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/does-an-imap-email-client-use-local-disk-space.htmlI wonder if I use some email client like Thunderbird with IMAP protocol, would it consume storage on my hard drive? As I know every time I check my emails, they will be first downloaded to my compu......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:28:41 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-do-i-get-c-on-my-command-line-closed.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-do-i-get-c-on-my-command-line-closed.htmlI am on Windows 10. What I am trying to do is load Adobe Dreamweaver extensions via the command line on Windows. I want to navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Extension Manager CSx\ I am ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:10:55 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/repeat-as-header-row-at-the-top-of-each-page-causes-a-page-break-befor.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/repeat-as-header-row-at-the-top-of-each-page-causes-a-page-break-befor.htmlI have an issue with a table in Microsoft Word with a document that has two tables in it. The document was created on a Mac, but I have also tested it on a PC with the same results. Both tables are......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:08:47 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/excel-not-properly-comparing-dates-despite-same-cell-format.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/excel-not-properly-comparing-dates-despite-same-cell-format.htmlI have two date rows. Both are formatted as dates. When I do a logic test to see whether the two dates, excel is not recognizing them as the same. Here is a screenshot of the cells: This is to c......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:05:54 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/telnet-fails-to-connect-connection-closed-by-foreign-host.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/telnet-fails-to-connect-connection-closed-by-foreign-host.htmlI try to connect to localhost with telnet: % telnet localhost 6311 This connection succeed, but when I connect by external IP of my computer, connection fails: % telnet x.x.x.x 6311 Trying x.x.x......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:52:35 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/uasp-requirements-does-the-hd-need-to-support-uasp.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/uasp-requirements-does-the-hd-need-to-support-uasp.htmlAccording to this article, these are the requirements to have UASP enabled: UAS support in the USB driver stack. Device hardware supporting UAS. Device firmware supporting UAS. UAS-compatible system ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:24:57 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/multiple-label-filters-in-a-pivot-table.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/multiple-label-filters-in-a-pivot-table.htmlIs it possible to have multiple label filters in a pivot table? I see that I can use 'contains' which could work but I am having issue with the syntax if this is possible. I'm thinking something l......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:19:09 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/your-credentials-did-not-work-unless-logged-in-locally-first.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/your-credentials-did-not-work-unless-logged-in-locally-first.htmlThis is a work from home situation. I have a desktop, which is not joined to domain and a domain joined laptop. When laptop boots up it does not have access to domain since it is not connected to V......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:11:58 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-stop-service-from-commandline-in-windows.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-to-stop-service-from-commandline-in-windows.htmli would like to stop following services from command line print spooler shell harware detection windows defender windows update onedrive onecloud and also deny them from running at startup (as i ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:07:52 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/where-can-i-see-the-printer-driver-version-on-windows.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/where-can-i-see-the-printer-driver-version-on-windows.htmlMy problem is that the print is OK on one Windows system and bad on anther system. That I will compare the printer driver versions. Where can i see the driver version of an installed printer drive......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:44:04 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/outlook-i-have-accidentally-duplicated-a-series-meeting-how-do-i-find-.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/outlook-i-have-accidentally-duplicated-a-series-meeting-how-do-i-find-.htmlI have accidentally duplicated a series meeting invitation. This happened by accidentally pressing Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V. I thought I'd copy and paste things in a different window. Now there are dup......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:40:57 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/sed-will-not-execute-as-a-ssh-remote-command.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/sed-will-not-execute-as-a-ssh-remote-command.htmlI'm working on a script that lets me delete old public keys from a server via ssh. The issue seems to come from the formatting of my ssh command here: ssh -qo ConnectTimeout=20 "${user_ssh}@${......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:40:29 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-do-i-manage-the-link-between-a-windows-10-license-and-a-microsoft-.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-do-i-manage-the-link-between-a-windows-10-license-and-a-microsoft-.htmlIn at least two help pages, Microsoft explains that a Windows 10 license can be linked to a Microsoft account, allowing it to be easily moved between computers: Reactivating Windows 10 after a har......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:35:45 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/on-windows-how-can-i-list-files-along-with-their-created-modified-and-.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/on-windows-how-can-i-list-files-along-with-their-created-modified-and-.htmlThe 'dir' command has a /T switch which selects whether to display the creation, access or modification time. However, it doesn't seem to be able to list files along with all three dates for each ......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:35:13 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/save-window-locations-of-applications.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/save-window-locations-of-applications.htmlI am trying to find a way to have a button or key combination that, when pushed, would rearrange all the windows on the desktop to a pre-determined state. There are five programs that need to be ar......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:34:44 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/copy-and-paste-in-windows-powershell.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/copy-and-paste-in-windows-powershell.htmlHow do I effectively copy and paste input and output in the Windows PowerShell?...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:32:51 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/conditional-formatting-in-excel-with-formula-current-cell.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/conditional-formatting-in-excel-with-formula-current-cell.htmlWhat to put into formula to determine conditional formatting to reference current cell? E.g. I want to make conditional formatting for if cell contains error (#N/A) and use the same rule for the en......Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:16:36 -0400https://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-manage-to-connect-5-monitors-to-one-pc.htmlhttps://sprint.shakir.blog/how-can-i-manage-to-connect-5-monitors-to-one-pc.html(Yes, really) How can I manage to connect 5 monitors on one PC? Up to 4, I can handle it with 2 video cards... Is there any video card out there with 3 video outputs? Is there any motherboard with ...Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:15:04 -0400