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 - 4 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 - 6 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

Is the new-fangled Clear WiMax low latency enough for gaming? [more inside]
posted by falconred on Nov 5, 2009 - 4 answers

My new computer can find our wireless router; it asks for a "security key" in order to connect. What is a security key? [more inside]
posted by jaruwaan on Nov 4, 2009 - 12 answers

What are some jobs that the Internet is killing, or making obsolete? [more inside]
posted by bunny hugger on Nov 4, 2009 - 39 answers

Internet art? [more inside]
posted by yegga on Nov 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Help! I live in a basement and need a stronger Wi-Fi Connection! [more inside]
posted by OuttaHere on Nov 2, 2009 - 14 answers

I need to send a fax, right now, without a phone line or a fax machine. [more inside]
posted by Violet Hour on Nov 1, 2009 - 20 answers

Looking for a thesis topic related to the internet and society...please help give me some direction! [more inside]
posted by metametababe on Oct 28, 2009 - 8 answers

I loved the plot of Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. Any recommendations for similar books, shows, or movies? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Oct 28, 2009 - 10 answers

Know any good blogs by high school or college age females? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on Oct 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Filemaker Filter. I need help publishing a database to a leased server- preferably in the way that my boss can access it on his iPhone. [more inside]
posted by lifeofthunder on Oct 27, 2009 - 1 answer

Why are browser-based videos so slow on my computer? [more inside]
posted by dephlogisticated on Oct 27, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm constructing two websites that display the progress of social science research currently underway. I need a system that allows ease of use for all involved student researchers. Is Wordpress the way to go? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide on Oct 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Why can't I connect to the internet anymore? Is customer service giving me a plausible explanation? [more inside]
posted by Beardman on Oct 25, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm starting a web forum. Should I charge users? [more inside]
posted by bryon on Oct 25, 2009 - 15 answers

Calling all network experts...How can I make the music on my PC stop skipping? [more inside]
posted by st starseed on Oct 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Any have experience dealing with online wholesale importers as an end consumer (i.e., not a retailer, just a guy who wants some buckles) ? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Oct 23, 2009 - 1 answer

Looking for a universally compatible word processing program that can I download for free off the internet. [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Oct 21, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there such a thing as a no-ad internet domain? I love the days of personalized websites with no ads but I'm having a hard time digging them up these days. Any suggestions???
posted by scewinleg on Oct 21, 2009 - 10 answers

I enjoy vintage articles about the early days of the Web. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by starman on Oct 20, 2009 - 7 answers

If Karl Marx & Emma Goldman were arguing about the internet on Metafilter, what might they be saying? [more inside]
posted by jammy on Oct 18, 2009 - 10 answers

I am trying to set up my router so that I can get at my files on my 3 NAS boxes. These NAS boxes are 1) D-Link DNS323, Infrant ReadyNAS NV+, and a Buffalo TeraStation HD-H2.0TGL/R5. The router is connected to the internet via a home service cable modem so it won't have a static IP and one step is to find the IP address before accessing. I have a router (DLink DGL-4100) which says it can make a IPSec VPN or FTP using a Virtual Server (I think). There would be no other PCs on the network since I would be taking my laptop with me when I access the network. The manuals for the routers talk about FTP serving but if I get a VPN set in my router then I should be able to just browse for whatever I want that way...right? The instructions say it can be done, but how? Please give me step by step instructions the best you can for setting up the router, the NAS boxes and my XP laptop (with suggested software, if necessary) since I have looked all over the internet and can't find anything I can understand. Of course the access should be encrypted and password protected. THANKS GUYS. [more inside]
posted by CodeMonkey on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Give me a crash course in making our nonprofit website accessible. What are the best practices/standards? What's the lingo? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Oct 14, 2009 - 7 answers

For comedic purposes, I'm looking for flame wars on obscure and trivial subjects regarding consumer products. The idea came from video games and the intense passion around consoles (Xbox 360 vs. PS3, etc.), so I'd like to put together examples from other areas; e.g. cars, cameras, high-end audio, violin bow resin. Ideal examples would be highly emotional, petulant and way out of proportion to the issue at hand. Bonus points for posts that take perceived slights against the product as a personal attack or escalate into threats.
posted by mattholomew on Oct 12, 2009 - 38 answers

I'm looking for a very simple rss updater to replace Rososo. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Orchestra on Oct 12, 2009 - 3 answers

Am I being unreasonable about how much time my girlfriend spends on online forums and message boards? [more inside]
posted by kleenkat on Oct 11, 2009 - 30 answers

In terms of energy usage, how much would you estimate that it costs for a bit to travel over the internet? [more inside]
posted by mr.dan on Oct 10, 2009 - 9 answers