Recent questions tagged software

Description : Virtual reality on my desktop workstation?

Last Answer : So, VR has various levels, the lowest of which is first-person 3D interactive programs like games (many but not all of which involve shooting and violence). You can pretty much see what ... but considered getting a PlayStation and Wand briefly after trying a certain sword fight game in a store.

Description : Has the following browser been problem free?

Last Answer : Je ne sais pas. J’utilise le renard brûlant.

Description : Any recording software for Windows 10?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Description : Do you know of any app that cleans blemishes off from old photos automatically?

Last Answer : lunaPic Restore photo feature does this in one shot.

Description : Having trouble with the new Firefox update. Can you help steer me?

Last Answer : I stopped using firefox, a while back but most of the things you've mentioned come under personalization tabs (that is what it was called when I was using it). Under settings> Personalization. Usually, ... . You will only have this version for as long as they continue to support it in the backend.

Description : Why is the 2nd bracket not in red in the following post?

Last Answer : Problem? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_(medication)

Description : Can you join the same Skype call from two different devices at the same time?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Description : What is it called when someone uses additional hashtags for the same content? See detail.

Last Answer : I have heard it in two ways: 1) when someone is complaining about it, it is Hashtag Pollution 2) when it’s mentioned, but not being complained about, it’s Hashtag Enhancement

Description : Do people use Word instead of Powerpoint as a habit or for another reason?

Last Answer : Completely different tools for completely different reasons. Powerpoint is for presentations, lessons, etc. Word is for writing and editing documents. It isn’t a question of habit. It is a matter of choosing the right tool for the job you have to do.

Description : What else works to take the curser to the beginning of the text, other than/if not the Home key?

Last Answer : You can use your mouse or the arrow keys.

Description : Are Facebook and Instagram still down?

Last Answer : I’ve been off and on facebook all day (East Coast, US) and it has always been up for me.

Description : Voice-to-text software with translation?

Last Answer : I have never seen software that does BOTH translation and conversion. I have the feeling it would be horrifically hard to do, because the computing behind translation and determining context would be so ... it, it would be Nuance link because they are up front in the voice transcription world.

Description : If the right click feature is not working, reboot or change computers, and why?

Last Answer : Is the mouse not working or the computer is locked up? Always reboot before anything else. If it wont reboot, unplug it and try again. I hope I understood the question lol

Description : Is there a Shazam-like app that can transcribe music? (Details inside)

Last Answer : Hi David, how and where do you think this would be useful?

Description : What are the pros and cons of working in a product based company?

Last Answer : Nothing inherently wrong.with a product based company. But not all companies are the same. Microsoft or Google or Adobe have dozens of products, so if one falls out of favor or gets competition, they ... If their software gets competition, they may fail. So the real answer has to be it depends

Description : Plastic Part Design resources?

Last Answer : Maybe @LuckyGuy will see this question. I think he would be a good resource.

Description : Which is your favorite CRM? Why?

Last Answer : Need Answer

Description : What CRM features do you use most? Which additional features you wish were available?

Last Answer : If your CRM doesn't tie into your bug ticket system (and by extension, the development servers) it is no good. If the CRM doesn't import/export, it is useless. Why reinvent the wheel ... of wrong decisions because it doesn't have perspective and intuited history on a customer by customer basis.

Description : Where to find a cheap Solidworks program?

Last Answer : You can’t; the license is through Solidworks! The license is forever but costs $4000 and $1300 a year for updates and maintenance.

Description : I have a belief(mis belief maybe) that I have no skills at all so I can not earn any money. Please help?

Last Answer : My field is softwares and related stuff. You just said it yourself. Your expertise is computer related.

Description : Does it help to only have the desktop version of a site on a smartphone and tablet?

Last Answer : I use the mobile apps for everything possible. The few times I need to do something on the desktop, I turn on my laptop. I’ve been using a tablet for the vast majority of my computer experience for about 2 years or more. I’m used to the mobile experience.

Description : Is there any software by which a person can talk to himself in chat conversation style GUI?

Last Answer : Yes. It’s called a mirror. Or just talk to yourself, or get a doll to talk with. Works the same. I don’t guarantee you will solve your problems, though.

Description : How to display all permutations of Strings in Java?

Last Answer : Well, how would you go about finding these permutations yourself, if you didn’t have the help of a computer program? Let’s think about this with the example of an easy, short word: test. You might start by fixing the beginning of the word in place, and only swapping the remaining letters… t

Description : How to open this illustrator file?

Last Answer : Have you considered pirating the Adobe Suite?

Description : Interesting IT blogs you would recommend?

Last Answer : answer:There are dozens, even hundreds, that are worthwhile. IT is such a wide field that it is impossible to enumerate them all. It also depends on your interests and expertise. At a minimum, ... issues ArsTechnica for all sorts of tech and scientific stuff. But I am just scratching the surface.

Description : How do you do the End function with only the screen keyboard on tablets?

Last Answer : As far as I know it isn’t something you can do simply. You’d have to click at the place where you want your cursor to be to place it there. It’s one of the worst parts of a mobile interface, in my experience.

Description : Are there any cartographers here?

Last Answer : What kind of maps?

Description : Is truck driving going to be obsolete because of "driverless trucks"?

Last Answer : Not really they would still want a person with the load in case of a breakdown. And there will still be breakdowns.

Description : Is driverless car a misleading term?

Last Answer : You mean robotic cars? Self-driving cars? Cars with autopilot? Death on wheels?

Description : Will web developers be needed for the internet of things?

Last Answer : Yes. The internet of things will be dominated by embedded systems. Assembly, C, familiarity with linux, and basic web skills. RF fundamentals will be handy too. A degree in computer engineering ... entry point. The internet of things will require a programmer to be very familiar with the hardware.

Description : Are there free programs that will decrease speed on an audio file but not the pitch?

Last Answer : Try GoldWave.

Description : Why is my computer taking a lot of time to shut down?

Last Answer : It might be downloading updates.

Description : How much is quality software worth to you?

Last Answer : answer:The answer is not so simple. For most consumers there are free versions of software that will do 95% of what an average user needs. That's what I do on my computer. My entire OS and ... many smartphone apps makers would rather you just use the free version so they can collect the ad revenue.

Description : What do you think of "Should I Remove It?" (details inside)

Last Answer : This page has a lot more information (about a different program). What do you think of the quality of the information presented?

Description : I need a fax solution. Can you help?

Last Answer : I tried a couple of fax services but found them clumsy to use and more pricey than I was willing to pay. Though I don’t fax often anymore, I like having my own machine when I do it, and the price of AIOs has dropped precipitously. (Of course, the price of AIO ink is ridiculous.)

Description : Computer question: Why can't some texts be highlighted?

Last Answer : answer:The cursor shape will tell you if text is copyable or not. When I open the About box in Firefox and hover over the version number, my pointer turns from it's usual arrow to the type ... , I just committed it to short-term memory and typed it out when needed instead of copy/pasting it.

Description : Help me! itunes has failed me!

Last Answer : Your iPods too old! All your songs should be in your library do a reset then try .

Description : Is Google search's autocomplete feature still not working?

Last Answer : It works for me when I use Firefox.

Description : Looking for Blu-ray player software running on Windows 8?

Last Answer : Try to Google Blu-Ray software. You will see many choices. Here’s one of about 12 million returned: http://download.cnet.com/1772-20_4-0.html?query=blu-ray+player+software&platform=Windows%2CMac%2CiOS%2CAndroid%2CWebware%2CMobile&searchtype=downloads

Description : Does it give a second chance to do the CAPTCHA in the following site?

Last Answer : answer:@flo People can't answer this question without entering their personal info. If you filled out the form, then you know the answer already. If you don't want to fill out the form, why would you ... ? Or - are you asking whether captchas give second chances in general? Some do and some don't.

Description : Hey! Can you guys please suggest me some easy to work with software which can effectively be used to keep daily progress of certain tasks....?

Last Answer : Try Evernote. This is an app as well as a website, and syncs across all your devices. You can set deadlines with this app. Evernote . Evernote is not perfect but is the best I’ve seen so far, IMO. If you want something that is more like a calendar, try the Sunrise app.

Description : What are the reliable free email accounts that don’t require cellphone number?

Last Answer : I use aol. They’ve been bugging me for a cell phone number lately, so that must mean that when I registered, they didn’t ask. I’m not sure what it’s like to register now, though.

Description : Is iLivid malware? If so, what is the best way to get rid of it?

Last Answer : I don’t know much about computers, but here’s a start. I found it by searching for “remove ilivid malware and this is what came up. Apparently there are slightly different steps depending on which Internet provider you use. http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-ilivid-virus/

Description : What do think about XBMC changing its name to Kodi?

Last Answer : answer:On one level, it's utterly unimportant. I never heard of them before, and I'm unlikely to do anything with them now. On a second level, purely in a marketing sense, it sort of makes sense. ... think that the name change will do? If management can give a good answer, then it was a poor idea.

Description : What is CD+G? (details inside)

Last Answer : CD+G is an extension of the compact disc standard that can present low-resolution graphics alongside the audio data on the disc when played on a compatible device. CD+G discs are often used ... machines, which utilize this functionality to present on-screen lyrics for the song contained on the disc.

Description : Upgrading android 4.2.2 to android 4.4.4?

Last Answer : answer:Legally should not be a problem (it's your phone), whether it voids your warranty is a different issue. Unfortunately, though, for most devices, it's not possible to update it yourself - ... very, very lengthy process of publishing an updated version of Android for your phones. (From here.)

Description : What is best? Windows Mobile, Android or iOS?

Last Answer : answer:Depends on what you want to do. All cover the basics. This will turn into a huge pissing match of people justifying their purchases. For just the phone part I like Windows Phone best. I would ... Android.. Kinda a non-starter for me since I am not giving my info to a advertising company.

Description : Is there a good replacement for Microsoft Office Picture manager for XP?

Last Answer : I'd have to play with Picture Manager to know, because until now I had never even heard of it. For over a dozen years now my photo viewer of choice (including minor editing and annotating) ... of every photo on your system, for much quicker retrieval than via folder-by-folder viewing and listing.)

Description : Why won't it allow me to copy the error message in the following site?

Last Answer : …and here as well clicking “Email”?

Description : Does anyone have any experience/advice with automated patient reminder call systems?

Last Answer : My doc’s practice uses one and it works great for me as a patient. I can see if they’ll tell who they use if you want.