How do I talk a new Mac user through the process of deleting/optimizing a new-to-her computer over the phone? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I log in as www? I am running a bunch of scripts on my webserver/svn server, but they are having some problems, so as a troubleshooting measure, I would like to log in as the user so I can test scripts and other random things. [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2008 - 5 answers

UK 80s gaming magazine question: Who drew "Bug Hunters", the comic strip with the big four armed robot, for CRASH and C&VG magazine? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2008 - 2 answers

Mac/PC Internet Sharing: My work PC (running XP) has an internet connect, but no wireless. Is there a way to connect my MacBook Air to my PC via USB so that my Mac can use my PC's internet connection? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm helping out an elderly lady who is using a laptop with XP which is showing signs of unreliability. It is now permanently sat on a table so it doesn't get moved around. She is especially concerned about a failure leading to a loss of outlook express e-mails. This person is easily confused by all things computer related so it has to work with minimum intervention and be as simple as possible. I was thinking of using an external drive and Acronis true image 11 home. I would set up True image to mirror on to the external drive. I was also thinking of automatically forwarding all outlook express mails to a web mail account - yahoo mail - as she has a yahoo account already. Being able to read from a webmail account would allow uninteruped service should anything go wrong. Is there anything wrong with this?
posted on Aug 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Now I'm just mad. Before I drag my stupid, crap laptop over to the Geek Squad, help me figure out some solutions for what's like a malware/adware problem. [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2008 - 24 answers

In the current and near-future markets, are there viable opportunities for a Mac-specific IT guy, and are Apple certifications worth it? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2008 - 12 answers

I had a 5 year old dell desktop that died due to motherboard malfunction about a year ago. I removed the hard drive and am attempting to retrieve the data from it. [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I get Apple to REALLY fix my computer? (Previously) [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Tell me about Network Attached Storage ( NAS )? In particular what current manufactuers should I avoid for a typical 1 terabyte (or greater) RAID array? I'm also interested in general information and pitfalls for NAS devices and implementations. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2008 - 11 answers

What are your ethical opinions on supervisors knowing thier direct reports login information? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2008 - 32 answers

"If you wait to teach them until college, it's almost always too late; adult brains generally can't form the deep structures necessary to learn real programming, only rote copy-paste code monkeying." [article] Uhh... seriously? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 30 answers

Computer 1 (XP SP2) and Computer 2 (XP) are connected to a router. I want to transfer and manipulate files from one on the other. I don't want to use File and Print Sharing. Any solutions? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2008 - 12 answers

How do computer speeds vary with different core counts? Is a twin core 3000 as fast as a single core 6000? What about a quad core? Is there any point in multicore chips for home use and gaming, or does this need fancy threaded software to take advantage of it?
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me find my lost mouse! [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Why can't I access my network shares after I connect to the WiFi at work? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 4 answers

What to do with a spare laptop hard drive...please help [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 13 answers

Does it really matter where you get the Computer Science degree from? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 32 answers

Windows Server 2003 - Best way to see what files (and their locations) disk quotas are counting against a user? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

My computer is showing that I'm connected to the Internet, but it's not actually connecting. My usual trouble shooting tricks aren't working, so does anyone have any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I make Microsoft Word 2007 include the date a document was created within the document itself? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 6 answers

What were your greatest victories and punishing woes as a unix/linux system administrator? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm a tech for a school district. One of my high schools was hit by lightning. The computer that my faculty uses to clock in every day (a windows 95 machine) died. I need a replacement ASAP. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Just installed latest Java RE 6 update 5 and IE7 crashes on opening. Have restored system and cancelled Java updates (for now) but....anyone else had this problem? Did you find a fix? I'm running Vista Ultimate on a Dell Inspiron 530 about 9 months old. Grateful for any thoughts....
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there some kind of adapter I can get that will let me plug a USB 2.0 item into a Firewire slot on a Mac Powerbook G4? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 12 answers

EEE PC Filter: Where can I buy one of the new Asus 901 EEE PCs, in London? Preferably today. [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Activities for weeklong 7th grade computer class? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 19 answers

[video/printing filter]I want to take video from Final Cut Pro, export them, and then print them on a grid on paper. I know how to do the first part, but am confused about the printing. How do I do it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Should I major in computer science? If yes, what career options are available? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 22 answers

Any advice on coming to terms with not being able to surf the internet or keep up with the news for the next year? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 14 answers

I have an Olympus digital camera. On my old computer I could plug it in via a USB port and transfer images from the camera to the computer, using the Olympus software. But I got a new computer last summer -- and neither my computer nor the Olympus software recognizes it AS a camera. Instead, they think it's a flash drive. Is there a way to correct this? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm thinking of replacing/supplementing my PC monitor with a projector, but I've never really used or shopped for one. Is it worth it, or should I just go for a couple of the biggest monitors I can afford? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Major computer issue: I have recently bought an ASUS EEE PC with Linux. I need to put XP on it but I have no CD-ROM drive. I do have three USB ports and wireless capabilities, however. How do I get XP on my computer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm in Canada, and I need to send some computers to our office in the U.S.A. (Vermont, to be more specific). Will the hardware be inspected by customs or other security as it crosses the border? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 9 answers

We're having some problems with our wireless network, and I can't figure out what the problem is. [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 8 answers

I just got my Macbook back from the Apple Store today after they replaced the logic board on the unit. I've noticed that every song I play in iTunes seems to skip. Finding this odd, I opened up the Activity Monitor and looked at disk usage. It seems like whenever a read to the disk is made, iTunes seems to begin skipping. Furthermore, I have the same problem after trying to play mp3's via mpg123. I'm worried that the skipping could be a sign my hard drive might be failing. I recently installed a brand new 250 GB hard drive from Newegg about a month and a half ago, so I'm somewhat skeptical. Is it a reasonable concern?
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 4 answers

I've really got myself a bad computer problem. At startup I get the error that the following is missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\config\system. More details after the link... [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 5 answers

I am an American living in overseas, and do not have access to computer stores. In addition, shipping here is prohibitively expensive (shipping a laptop via DHL's lowest cost option would be just over $500, and no retailer I have found ships here directly anyway.). I will be in Canada (Toronto) for two days, starting tomorrow, and need a new Thinkpad. Is this possible? I had no warning on this trip, and obviously cannot wait two+ weeks for delivery as the Lenovo website states. [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there a website that tests computer hardware like Tom's Hardware does, but publishes comprehensive comparison artilces more regularly? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 7 answers

I bought a new motherboard and a new video card, and now my computer beeps and won't boot to Windows. Which one is to blame? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 14 answers

HALP PLZ! I'm a wireless girl on a MacBook. I'm staying at a friend's house and have hooked my computer up to her DSL connection. An annoying Internet Connect dialogue box keeps poping up saying: "This is your reminder that your connection is still active. Do you wish to remain connected?" so I have to click "Stay connected" every fifteen minutes. It's a kind of slow torture that's driving me crazy and I can't turn it off. [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 5 answers

Excel filter:: Making mailing labels out of an excel spreadsheet? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Does anyone know a good way to make input devices be the only thing recognized by usb on linux? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I tile a sphere using the minimum number of differently shaped units? I have a 3 meter diameter sphere and I need to tile it using units that are each about 400 square cm (ie like a 20 x 20cm square). The units must be flat (ie, not spherical triangles). [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 14 answers

I've got an old 486 laptop, 75MHz, a whopping 8Mb of RAM, Windows 95 installed, floppy drive (no CD), no USB ports (but does have PC card slot). Charities won't take it. Is there anything useful I could conceivably do with it, other than using at as a doorstop?
posted on May 30, 2008 - 20 answers

Mac Powermac G4 AGP will not boot, can I take the drive and boot using a firewire enclosure on another G5? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I scale back Windows Server 2003 for Small Business? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2008 - 9 answers

It's not a feature, it's a bug or why do they impair my equipment when not asked to? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 28 answers

Best book for a beginner to learn C? I've never learned a programming language, but I'm hoping to learn C over the summer. My friend, a computer science student, is going to teach me as he learns it. We would like a textbook or reference book or work book of some kind. What would be a good choice? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 22 answers

I know what I like to do and I think I've found a job to go along with it. My problem is: padding my resume. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 36 answers