curiosity

have come across a situation where a file is stored with .ram extension instead of its default extension,so is there any shortcut on windows operating system to store file as .ram file,felt like some shortcut unexpectedly created it,can someone help on this? curious to know what might have happened

Daniel Paulino created his first Windows app when he was at a career crossroads: Was he good enough to have a successful career as a developer? He wasn’t sure, but Daniel also knew he needed a timer app that connected to his workout band. “At the time, no app did this. I had this curiosity. That...

Wondering if, Image Composite Editor is freeware? The program is almost 10 years old. Seems Version 2 for the 64-bit operating system is no longer available while the 32-bit is available? Somewhat curious also? I have the 64-bit installation file and wondering if I can distribute it on my...

A friend wanted to send me a twitter thread - she right clicked on it and a menu came up "send to (my pc name)" -- does anyone know where that would end up on my pc? I thought maybe it would end up on my desktop but nothing arrived there. The only thing I can think is, I must need a twitter...

There is some backgorund I/O activity in Windows. I do not mind it, but I am just curious about what this activity is.

Hey guys, As many are aware, we can install Android apps not only from the default store, but also from the internet, simply by downloading their ".apk" files, and installing them. It means that Android applications are installed from .apk files, implying the store simply installs it on your...

Hi This isn't really a request for help, more curiosity. This morning I deleted a folder that I though was out of date and I emptied the recycle bin. Only after that did I realize that there was another folder in it that I did need. I've never used Recuva but I downloaded it and tried to see...

I must confess that I had not noticed this before. I am sure others are aware of it, particularly MSDN account holders. I was browsing through the settings, and noticed , in "Updates - Activation, this reference to digital methods. So, I was curious as to the actual definition. So I got...

Just curious. Just had a check of my update history. I can see I have had none since the 8th Dec. Anyone care to check? Just needed to add - Apart from definition updates. I have those

Hi, new poster here. I've posted this to the Win 8 forum, but it could equally apply to Win 10. I have 3 windows machines at home - netbook, laptop and desktop. The netbook was bought with Win 7 has never had a personalised lock screen, now it's on Win 10 it has a generic Microsoft one. The...

im just curious if it asks for a key or not :P

Does anyone know if Telemetry is only for the Technical / Consumer Previews? I've installed Windows 10 via the provided ISO's on the Microsoft website. These are not the Technical Preview ISO's. My question is, do these versions still contain Telemetry methods? I have nothing to hide, I'm just...

I have this little green marker on the left top of my avatar. Does that mean anything? Just curious.

I’m hoping that those of you who are already Linux users will share some insight, perspective, and experience to help guide those of us who are ready to jump in. Some specific questions are listed below. Please answer as much as you feel inclined. All input helps. It is not necessary to...

Hi All, Just curious about the Media Center that I was able to get free with Windows 8 pro. In Windows 8 it was a separate download. Is the Media Center included with windows 8.1 pro? Or when I upgrade to 8.1 next month will it be available for me to download free...

Hi all I was wondering if the price for Consumer Windows 8 has been announced? I know that Windows 8 Pro will cost 40$ but i haven't heard anything about the regular Windows 8. This is just of pure curiosity, and i am sorry if this has been answered before, but i couldn't search it up, and a...

I've had 2 spurious emails sent from here but with Nobody <nobody@host.windows7forums.com> the sender. Both are stating that a post I put up 3 years ago has been deleted. Wasn't overly concerned but just curious as the msg was apparently generated as a private msg to me hence wondered if it...

My home network has XP Vista and W7 so I never bothered with Home Group. Are W7 and W8 Home Groups compatible? Just curious really. Joe

Well, y'all knew I'd toss my 2 cents in here Yes, I, too, knew the numbers, the specs, even the motivators & goals, in advance AND what it all suggested... hell, I even sat through a whole morning of listening the Steve rant about its greatness & appeal... I muddled about w/ the DP. We are...

PONDER •I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes. •There are two kinds of pedestrians: the quick and the dead. •Life is sexually transmitted. •Healthy is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. •The only difference between a...