rapid scripting, HTA files; Windows
The registry is like a menu for windows settings. You can create script files (similiar to HTML) it might use windows scripting host and run in Internet Explorer.
See this post from a blog on how to edit the bubble screen saver registry settings with HTA. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/unlocking-the-bubbles-screen-savers-hidden-settings-in-vista/632
HTA could probably be combined with AutoHotkey to rapidly code or script apps
Browser Fix? –Firefox plugin control
WIP
Firefox 10 (9.01?) now appears to install plugins without the users consent.
Here are links that allow you to ID where plugins are located on your machine (didn’t work very well for me) to manually find and remove them http://www.ghacks.net/2010/10/02/how-to-remove-plugins-from-firefox/
Think I found some plugins in a windows system directory…
and to control the ‘feature’ this might help:
http://www.tothepc.com/archives/disable-firefox-plugin-addon-software-installation/
I think I had to manually add the string
http://www.tothepc.com/archives/disable-firefox-plugin-addon-software-installation/
You might want to make sure the plugins are up to date on the addon tab, it will take you to a mozilla website to check.
Music Software
wip
Make your own music
Saw on ubuntu
Scolily score recorder – create scores on the fly. recording from mic
Internet DJ Console – Create your live radio show or podcast
Drum Machines:
Sounds http://downloadmydrums.com/200-classic-drum-machines-for-free-download/
Danys Virtual Drum 2.0 Beta 3 (DvDrum)- http://darktigerdevelop.altervista.org/portale/
For Windows – music editor free basic
Audacity – both
Syncronize audio and video in an avi file
For Playback only
In the VLC Preferences, click on Audio and then tick the Advanced options checkbox; there is an Audio desynchronization compensation setting that allows you to set a positive or negative time delay between the video and audio tracks in milliseconds. [Fix Desynchronized Video and Audio with VLC http://lifehacker.com/367558/fix-desynchronized-video-and-audio-with-vlc]
To re-encode: http://www.misterhowto.com/index.php?category=Computers&subcategory=Video&article=synchronize_sound_with_mencoder
Windows GFX Bling
WIP 8/31/2011
This is just a rough draft on how to tweak out the Windows enviroment with graphical effects
Rainmeter
Vista Start Menu http://www.vistastartmenu.com/
Volume2
Shock 4way 3D,
nimi visuals
VLC Video animated wallpaper howto: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/18167/set-a-video-as-your-desktop-wallpaper-with-vlc/
3D Modeling Software and tutorials
wip
Just links for now to help people who are into this
SoftImage ModTool – http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?id=13571257&siteID=123112
Blender 3D
http://www.blender.org/
http://www.blender.org/education-help/tutorials/getting-started/
http://www.blender.org/education-help/tutorials/
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro/Unit_1:_Knowing_Before_Making
http://www.blenderart.org/
http://blenderartists.org/forum/
http://blenderartists.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=34
http://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?t=56842
http://www.blendernation.com/using-blenders-game-engine-for-more-than-just-games/
http://www.gameblender.org/
http://blender-games.webs.com/
http://www.blendernation.com/
http://www.blender.org/education-help/tutorials/animation/
Wings3D
Educational/Helpful Simulation Software
WIP 8/20/11 – Various lab simulators
Electronics, CPU’s snap on Circuits:
Logsim – An educational tool for designing and simulating digital logic circuits, featuring a simple-to-learn interface, hierarchical circuits, wire bundles, and a large component library. As a Java application, it can run on many platforms. http://sourceforge.net/projects/circuit/
Chemistry Lab and Experimentation
http://www.freeware-guide.com/dir/homeedu/chemistry.html
I tried Virtual Chemistry Lab http://chemistry.dortikum.net/en/home/ and it reminded me of the lab software I used in college. Haven’t thoroughly reviewed it or spent time with it though. Here are labs you can do?: http://www.infoplease.com/chemistry/simlab/electrolpt1.html
Physics Fun – Numpty Physics A crayon physics deluxe clone. Draw and animate objects with your mouse or tablet. Better link: http://thp.io/2008/numptyphysics/
Keys:
| stylus | draw a new stroke |
| space or enter (d-pad centre) | pause/unpause physics |
| esc (back arrow) | undo last stroke |
| q | quit |
| r or up | reset level to initial state |
| n or right | skip to next level |
| p or left |
go to previous level |
| e or fullscreen | edit mode |
Repair Windows 7 with inplace upgrade
7/14/11
I heard you can repair Windows 7 by doing an inplace upgrade of windows; Doing this shouldn’t make you loose Important stuff. You’ll want your windows 7 DVD key and probably want your administrator login, you’ll probably need admin rights….
You will probably want to slipstream the installation first;
The instructions might help: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/145343-slipstream-windows-7-sp1-into-installation-dvd-iso-file.html
Here is a link to do the upgrade in place install: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
Anti-Mosquito, Dog Wistle, sprays work better/best
WIP 7/4/11
So far in conclusion sprays such as Lemon Eucalyptus work better than sounds, wav files
Misquito Myths
http://blog.ecosmart.com/index.php/2010/04/08/all-natural-mosquito-repellent-mythbusters/
http://www.ct.gov/mosquito/cwp/view.asp?a=3486&q=415084&mosquitoNav=|
Avon
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/archive/index.php/t-637498.html
Lemon and Eucalyptus; apply every 30 to 45 minutes
Other Tips but has stupid vampires remark:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5072144_make-natural-mosquito-repellent.html
Youtube: Software/devices that make sound don’t seem to work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_RiBZ86Ark
Software
SEA_antimosquitoes_xp
(has setting for fly)
http://techchand.org/328/anti-mosquito-software-keep-mosquito-away
http://anti-mosquito.blinkweb.com/how.html
Free Anti Misquito wave file: http://www.allmosquitos.com/anti-mosquito-software/anti-mosquito-sound.html
I don’t know if this noise will keep them away
Here is a dragonfly sound, you might have to buy it. http://www.therecordist.com/dragon-fly-wings
Dog wistle website, didn’t work for ours
http://www.jetcityorange.com/dog-whistle/
OTHER LINKS/info:
The Mesquito (spelling) is also another name of a sound to scare away kids that adults can’t hear, “The Mosquito was invented by Howard Stapleton in 2005″ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mosquito
GIMP settings
The GNU Image Manipulation Program
http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ 2.6.x (stable version)
Portable Version for Windows with link to photoshop layout: http://portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures/gimp_portable
This program uses the following dependancies: gtk+-2.6.7 When I had problems with file types, etc. I reinstalled this. There may be a newer version
These are the settings I use so that it uses the same settings every time; and doesn’t take time to load fonts.
Keep same settings every time:
File >> Preferences >> Window Management >> Reset Saved Window Positions to Default Values
Also uncheck the box that saves window values on exit.
Restart GIMP.
No Load Fonts:
Add the command (3 dashes): –no-fonts
in the “Target” box of the shortcut that goes to gimp
You can get to this by right-clicking the shortcut and going to properties. Note: you won’t be able to do text
9/9/11 WIP Gimp 2.8 (2.7.3 portable, Considered unstable) also you can set the number of processors.)
Single Window Mode
Windows –> Single Window Mode
Uncheck Save Settings on exit
Edit –> Preferences –> Tool Options –> Uncheck Save Settings on exit
Note: You can also use Adobe Photoshop Brushes in Gimp, and the –no-fonts switch doesn’t work well on 2.7.3 (2.8) so far
Other Commands: http://dalelane.co.uk/blog/?p=628
