Desktop Definition and 80 Threads

I had all of my music mp3's and podcasts organized in my itunes library , now when I open my itunes library , none of my mp3s are in my itunes library. Is there a search method , that allows you to search all your mp3's that was previously on your itunes library and organized your mp3's and...

Hey! I want toi try and make a desktop wallpaper for my computer for something to pass the time :smile: I've been looking around at wallpapers and a lot of them have like cool graphics and backgrounds, and I don't know how to make these? This is what I mean...

how exactly would i go about writing a UNIX script that copies files from my Mac OS Desktop to a folder in another computer cluster? i'd need to scp the files from my desktop to the folder, but the cluster is password protected. any help?

For those who are bored at work!:biggrin: http://overdrawn.net/mario/#

Hello, I am thinking about buying a new DESKTOP computer, but I would like some advice. First my OS has to be either Windows XP or Vista. I already have a disc for XP and I have no problem installing it from scratch if it were to save a significant amount of money. Second I should...

Well I though I would give it a shot posting here since no other computer or help forum seems to come up with any results. So here goes. About six months ago my motherboard on my desktop computer went dead suddenly. It was on one minute, I left it to eat dinner (no more than 15 min) I came...

Hi! how's everything going? i just made a small program which gives you something to do on the computer when you're board (or waiting for something to finish). The program put's an animated sheep on your desktop that you can catch with the mouse and throw around to make it bounce of the sides...

I try pushing the Start/"Shut down" buttom in my desktop, but it just starts, the light blink a couple of times, smoke comes out from the button, and the whole computer stop and die. Might this most likely be an electrical problem? if so, than could i resolve the problem by buying a new power...

I have a problem. I'm using Windows XP Pro and I can't seem to rename folders on my desktop or folders within folders on my desktop. There is no option to rename the folder in the properties. I am logged in as the admin. Any help? --thank you.

This makes me nervous. Some of our users might download this program and unwittingly put confidential documents in a potentially vulnerable position. Anyone else got concerns about this? I'd really like to hear your opinions. Thanks. http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1925064,00.asp

this is what my desktop currently looks like: as you can see, I am perfectly organized and can find anything I need in a matter of seconds :biggrin:

I have a HP desktop that shuts off without warning after running for a few hours. I believe it's because the computer is not in a well ventilated area and heats up. Are there any free utilities to see how hot my CPU gets?

I am doing slide shows and I'm going to use my wallpaper as my 'interstitial' slide, so I don't want anything at all cluttering up the desktop. I've either deleted or hidden all my icons on my desktop with one exception. How do I get rid of the Recycle Bin? Thanks.

If you could redesign the current desktop interface, how would you change it? These are my suggestions: 1) All programs must be designed for the console. The GUI is simply a frontend to the console program. 2) Consistent programming toolkit. 3) Object oriented scripting language...

I saw this video today and I believe it is a presentation from SUN's "Project Looking Glass". Now this is the desktop of my dreams! http://abum.com/files/Movies/3d_desktop.wmv http://www.sun.com/software/looking_glass/

Hi friends I have this tiny little problem on my Windows 2000 box: the show desktop icon has disappeared/accidentally been deleted from the quicklaunch bar (the taskbar). If you have any idea as to how I can get it back please do let me know. Thanks and cheers Vivek

What is the difference between a desktop environment and a windows manager? Why do I need them both?

[November 2004] Post Your Desktop [56k Warning!] Rules: 1. Keep file size small if you upload your picture to physicsforums 2. Use compression like jpeg or png 3. No wallpapers with nudity 4. If possible, list which styles/themes you used ---------------------------------------------...

Anyone here running Windows XP? I was wondering if the Google Desktop Search engine was impressive. Apparently this engine is only compatible on Windows XP systems. I have read that Microsoft intends to release their own version of a desktop search engine at the end of this year...

Can I use Opteron to configure a desktop PC?

can somebody please tell me how to open the usb port on a desktop computer?

Hey all, I can't find information on google about this so either I'm not searching correctly or my question is a silly one. I am going to have to start using a laptop which comes w/only 10gigs as opposed to my current desktop which has 2 hard drives, a 40 and an 80. Is there's some sort...

Every month, starting with May 2004, I am going to create a new thread where you can show your desktop to the world and/or share tips on customizing. Images MUST be SMALLER than or EQUAL to 640x480 if your going to upload your picture to PF. Also make sure you compress the files into gif...

Badger Badger Badger on your Desktop! (KDE Only) http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php?content=12027 In order to have the dancing Badger on your desktop, you need to first install superkaramaba (download is avaliable on kde-look). If this doesn't convince you girls to use Linux, I...

I just bought a notebook. Wanna link it to my dwsktop, how? What cable and software do i need?

Remember to keep the picture size small and use compression if your uploading to physicsforums. No 1600x1600 bmps. For those who don't know how to take a screenshot in windows, press the Print Scrn button located to the upper right of the backspace. Then go into paint or your favorite drawing...

How do I disable ACPI on my comp? I'm using XP pro, desktop computer. I did it a few months ago, but I had to reinstall my OS and need to do it again and can't for the life of me remember how I did it. Thanks, -betsy

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I plan to spend about US$1200 to buy a complete new computer, I want to DIY. Where can i get guidelines to do it? The best price for the best values! The PC must be good for gaming, internet, programming, multimedia etc...