Is xbox live appropriate for an 8-year-old? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Dec 22, 2009 - 33 answers

How do you deal with instant messaging early in a relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2009 - 18 answers

Help My Parents With Their Inexplicable Obsession Filter: Is there a way to watch the Golf Channel online for free or cheap? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Dec 21, 2009 - 5 answers

How should I attempt to get satisfaction (ideally, a refund) from a scammy "grant" company? [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl on Dec 20, 2009 - 3 answers

Do you live somewhere interesting that has a great city government website? [more inside]
posted by Mike Mongo on Dec 19, 2009 - 12 answers

How would you promote a web site for a charity fundraiser? [more inside]
posted by skewedoracle on Dec 18, 2009 - 3 answers

As a Facebook refuser (I've never signed up, never will) is there a best way to monitor any photos or writings that may be linked to my (quite rare) real name? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2009 - 22 answers

I want to add a power switch to my modem + router so I can easily restart them. Advice? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Dec 16, 2009 - 11 answers

In Thomas Friedman's weak OP-ED entitled www.jihad.com, he writes: “Let’s not fool ourselves. Whatever threat the real Afghanistan poses to U.S. national security, the “Virtual Afghanistan” now poses just as big a threat. The Virtual Afghanistan is the network of hundreds of jihadist Web sites that inspire, train, educate and recruit young Muslims to engage in jihad against America and the West.” If this is true, could someone provide examples? I mean, I'm sure they're using the internet to recruit people, but this makes it sound far more sophisticated than I would have assumed.
posted by defenestration on Dec 16, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm thinking about canceling my Comcast internet and TV service. To fulfill my internet needs I would switch from my current last-gen handset to a smart phone with a data plan. What should I consider before I make this move? [more inside]
posted by codacorolla on Dec 16, 2009 - 16 answers

My internet connection is haunted! I lose connectivity the second I turn on my xbox, even when the network cable is unplugged. How can that be? [more inside]
posted by cirrostratus on Dec 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Can some of you amazing Internet security people explain to me how cautious I need to be about what I do online? Is there a way to explore ideas online that are ideas you'd normally keep private? Or -- do I perhaps not need to worry about this, given the way opposition research and government confirmations actually work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2009 - 11 answers

How do I make the most of the Internet? [more inside]
posted by logicalsequence on Dec 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Why do online magazines/news sites post articles over multiple pages? [more inside]
posted by jonesor on Dec 10, 2009 - 11 answers

Do you know of any sites with home page videos introducing new concepts such as the P2 for Wordpress theme? [more inside]
posted by Bacillus on Dec 9, 2009 - 1 answer

What are some amazing virally-disseminated music songs from the internet from 2009? [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue on Dec 9, 2009 - 27 answers

My friend's dad has decided he's not worthy of an internet connection. How can my friend get through his dad's Orwellian firewall? [more inside]
posted by bewarethewumpus on Dec 8, 2009 - 47 answers

How do online drum lessons compare to taking lessons in person? Does it make sense money-wise if both cost about the same? [more inside]
posted by seatofmypants on Dec 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for a website to help me, a late thirties male, who wants to get in shape. Not obese by any stretch of the imagination, but not as slim and trim as he and his doctor feels he should be. BMI of about 26. I know the general range I tend to feel best at and in that range I do tend to fall into the healthy BMI range. I’m more concerned with feeling good than with being at the exact right weight to get to the right BMI for my height and age. I want to lose a little weight, trim up, look better, abs of steel, ass to match, etc. [more inside]
posted by brokeaspoke on Dec 8, 2009 - 17 answers

How should my business partner and I split the ownership and income of our start up? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 7, 2009 - 16 answers

Seeking fire department incident response websites from anywhere in the world – updated on the fly (e.g. Toronto) or whenever they get the chance (Shropshire), it doesn't matter. Does your area's fire service do this?
posted by avocet on Dec 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Where does email go when it's sent and then lost in the ether? [more inside]
posted by MaudB on Dec 6, 2009 - 6 answers

Does anyone know internet law? Can a website owner in one country be sued in another if libel laws are different? Or does it depend on where the server is actually held?
posted by MrMerlot on Dec 4, 2009 - 7 answers

I currently have Comcast High Speed internet. I have two additional IP addresses assigned to my account, which they charge me monthly for. Is this necessary, i.e., if I had the that option taken off my bill would only one of my home computers be able to connect to the internet, vs the four that currently do with the Comcast option for only two additional licenses (which means only three total should be able to connect)? If it matters, the cable modem is connected to a wireless router (Apple Express) and all the home computers are Macintoshes.
posted by nomadicink on Dec 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Argumentative types: how do you avoid becoming this guy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2009 - 32 answers

I can't reach one single website from home. no problem using any other connection. what gives? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Dec 1, 2009 - 15 answers

My DSL stops working every Sunday afternoon for about 4 hours. WTF? [more inside]
posted by Mid on Nov 29, 2009 - 12 answers

Is there a straightforward set of recommendations or standards for how much internet bandwidth to set up per number of expected users? [more inside]
posted by BigLankyBastard on Nov 29, 2009 - 3 answers

Where can I find a freeware macro recorder (with smart recording ability)? [more inside]
posted by ptsampras14 on Nov 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there an ultra-simple and bullet proof front end for MS Windows thats suitable for elderly folks? [more inside]
posted by jorlando on Nov 28, 2009 - 7 answers

What's the best way to watch live tv (sports mainly) on a PC? My gf's parents have a vacation cabin with only internet access and they want to be able to watch live sports while they are there. What's the best option. Her mother asked me about "Digital TV for PC" but I think it's a scam. They do have full cable at their main home so I was thinking of advising Slingbox. Anything else out there that won't require me installing hardware at their main home? Thanks!
posted by paulyballs on Nov 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Please help me fix an internet/computer problem....I keep getting the message "Invalid Security Certificate" when I try to logon to my email accounts. I'm trying to logon to both my gmail account and my msn account and this morning I get the message "google.com uses an invalid security certificate"? [more inside]
posted by dmbfan93 on Nov 27, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the website that allows you to set a startup amount for a web -based project and allows people to invest in such a way that you won't start the business until you have sufficiently met your startup amount. I tried a bunch of google searches and couldn't come up with it. Hard to find the right keywords to search.
posted by jeffreyclong on Nov 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Sort of looking for an Internet Radio Stream that plays kompakt pop/ambient kind of stuff. Thank you!
posted by four panels on Nov 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Are there any websites or online resources for people considering a career change? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Nov 24, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm looking for some sort of web service that will keep track of previous travels and do things like make a map with pinpoints of where I've been, where I've been in the past year, etc. Mapping out highways taken and the like would be even better. Sort of like Brightkite, but without the whole social networking thing. I don't care about planning future trips or booking flights or hotels. Does this even exist?
posted by reductiondesign on Nov 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Help! Can I salvage this friendship even after experiencing the searing pain of rejection? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2009 - 13 answers

What was the name of the service that provided you with a free 800 number and credit card processing? Their model was that they took a percentage of the credit card fees and you billed your customers through them. It was a very neat way to setup a small service business with almost no overhead. Are they still in business?
posted by thinktwice on Nov 20, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the best way to rate comments and why? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama on Nov 18, 2009 - 17 answers

Suddenly today, I can't stay logged into anything - Google, Facebook, Metafilter, Twitter, Flickr, etc. I've run through a bunch of possibilities, but could the power cutting out last night have done something? [more inside]
posted by peep on Nov 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Hi, I will be living in Mumbai for 11 weeks next summer. I have an unlocked iPhone 3G. What is my best bet in terms of carrier and plan for the cheapest and most reliable data access? I plan to do local calls over the cell phone voice network and international calls via Skype on the iPhone. Thanks in advance!
posted by jesseendahl on Nov 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Is there a good website for making flow charts or concept maps or cognitive maps in groups? A group of my students and I will be making a website together, and I am hoping to find a free or low-cost way for all of us to make such a chart together online. This would be to show how all of the sections of the website relate to each other. Any thoughts or experiences with such services would be most appreciated.
posted by tnygard on Nov 17, 2009 - 11 answers

I need recommendations for a web host and software to allow people to purchase digital downloads using Paypal, etc. (think Rifftrax or eBooks, etc.) [more inside]
posted by arniec on Nov 16, 2009 - 1 answer

I now own a MacBook Pro 17". And now I have some questions relating to MacOS and Windows 7, hardware upgrades and getting Applecare-on-the-cheap. [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Nov 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Is a site based outside of the US, that allows US under-13s to join, required to comply with COPPA? [more inside]
posted by lwb on Nov 11, 2009 - 5 answers

I have a MacBook Pro running OS 10.6.1, and an Airport Extreme Base Station. Is there a user-friendly way to see if someone is trying to use my internet connection or hack into my network? [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Nov 10, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for good examples of website/cms administration UI. I know what I want, but I can't find it again. [more inside]
posted by micawber on Nov 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Why do I feel compelled to seek distractions while working, and what can I do to stop it? Time management/personal productivity filter. [more inside]
posted by Dukat on Nov 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Most awesome, pretty and easy to figure out Flickr image gallery plug-in for Word Press? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Nov 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Asking for a friend: I've been offered a position as a "Usability Testing Assistant" at an established, medium-sized (50-75 employees) web company, and now I need to provide them with salary requirements. [more inside]
posted by the jam on Nov 6, 2009 - 7 answers