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Macros

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    Macro to swap display resolution and audio device

    So I've recently completed a simple hardware project. I ran an HDMI cable, USB extension cable and a 3.5 mm cable from my desktop through one wall to my bedroom to play games and watch videos in bed. The setup went exactly as expected, everything works as intended. I would like to make a macro...
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    Macros available on mirrorless cameras?

    Can mirrorless cameras shoot macros? Specifically, Sony's alpha 6000?
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    Quality camcorder for under $1000

    Hello, I'm looking for a good quality camcorder for under $1000. It will be used for general outdoor and indoor filming, as well as making macro videos of little objects such as insects. I'm currently using a JVC GR-D270...
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    I am looking to buy a macro ring or Speedlite flash, which one do I get?

    I am using a Canon 80D with an 100mm EF macro lens with 1:1, it's thread size is 58mm. I am looking to take better macro shots with more realistic lighting and to be able to take pictures in darker situations but I also like portrait photography so I am unsure which one to get, I would like some...
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    how do i copy the exact data???

    this button help to copy all the data from table 1 to another sheet which i name it to table 2. however when i delete the some rows from the table 1 and then click the button to copy it to table 2, it does copy the updated version but the some data still in the table 2. (I'm not sure you guys...
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    Looking for a good tripod for my dslr

    I'm looking for a good tripod for my DSLR that does great pans and tracking shots. My budget is 70 dollars and under. Thanks!
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    Excel to copy matching cell row from tabs to a summary tab

    Hello guys, I have a workbook and I need to find the NO values on ROW G (Row 7) and then copy the line that NO belongs to a new sheet (TAB) called summary, in my case it is listed as sheet 18. I need to search on all sheets though from Sheet 1 to Sheet 17 in their G Rows for NO's. I have a...
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    how large is the magnification of 50 2.5 macro than 50 1.8?

    hello I'm just curious with macro lenses since I haven't had one. situation: I am deciding which will I buy. 50mm f1.2 or 50mm 2.5 macro. I have a Japanese customer and he wants me to take pictures of different insects. but I want to know if I can still use this after this project. questions...
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    A simple macro recorder for XP?

    Hi! I work at a truck stop with a crappy old computer. It requires a lot of pointless tapping on the screen to print out a ticket for my customers. I was wondering if there was a macro recorder available for this OS. I've dealt with simple ones on Vista-8.1, but not on XP. Specs are Windows XP...
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    Hi,I am a newbie with macros, and would like some expert advice. I have a project every 6 months. We have a master spread

    Here is the macro that I am using. Here is the macro I am using. When it comes to the Outlook message, not all of it appears in the email. Sub Send_Email_Current_Workbook() Dim OutApp As Object Dim OutMail As Object Set OutApp = CreateObject("Outlook.Application") OutApp.Session.Logon Set...
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    Powershot A460 problem

    Hello, I have a Canon Powershot A460 from a few years ago. The problem is when I take a picture from distance, further than macro range, the pictures get yellow and a bit blurred: I checked it's not from the settings, I double checked them. What could be the problem?
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    Macros or shortcuts attached to RIGHT ALT

    I am using macros software and recorded phrases on PhraseExpress. I would like to assign key combinations specifically to RIGHT ALT (because I never use it). But I can't assign specifically to right alt, I can only assign to ALT in general. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Right... So I need to press 96 places on my desktop within 10 seconds

    Any ideas on how to do this? The current macro program that i have been trying to use is Jitbit macro recorder, and that for damn sure isn't fast enough to do that even with 0 delay inserted in the program...
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    macros for winamp on startup?

    is there a macro I can attach to winamp exe so not just the player starts with one button, but it also loads the playlist of choice and starts playing it. Soo....when I start my computer, while it's booting I can go feed my cockatoo and by itself on startup, the computer will start winamp with...
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    Macro Creater for keyboard without macro keys

    I am in need of a Macro Maker for my new keyboard, it doesn't have any macro keys but it has some unused keys that i'd like to use for macros
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    best auto focus camera for wildlife and macro?

    I've been doing quite well with the old canon power shot I had -- but I think I'm ready to step up in terms of image quality for enlargements. But I want auto focus just for speed and what I'm used to now. I also would LOVE a camera that would also record my interviews (up to 3 hours at a...
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    Window key lock/disable/toggle

    I just got a Asus G751JY and running windows 8.1. I know some keyboards have a key that you press that can toggle the windows key on and off. I would think a gaming laptop would have something like that. Is there any key on my laptop that will disable the windows key? If not, is there a way to...
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    Can't click on ActiveX control in Excel 2010

    I have a .xlsm file that has ActiveX control button with a module macro assigned to it. Problem is I can't click the ActiveX button from my Excel 2010 Standard. I tried to repair and reinstall Excel but that did not fix it. Tried adding a new ActiveX control to the worksheet but got "Cannot...
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    Best and cheapest Macro Tube/Lens setup for Canon XTi?

    What is the best and cheapest way to get good macro photos with this camera? I love to take pictures of things like wood grains, insects, plants, etc. up close but I only have the stock lens for this camera. In order to get really good close up photos, would I need 2 macro tubes, 1 tube and...
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    Moving Macros from Excel 1997 to Excel 2007 on a different PC

    We have a multi-page spreadsheet used for account-keeping at the studio I work in. I had to recently rebuild our reception PC as multiple memory components failed in the motherboard. The rebuild has not problems what so ever, the only problem we have is transferring establishing the extensive...