I haven't used Windows since the year 2000, but a new job means this longtime Mac user needs to learn how to. A couple specifics related to image editing and task management software plus general words of wisdom/ encouragement requested within.
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posted by hwickline
on May 20, 2013 -
11 answers
We lost our network analyst recently, and he left us with almost no documentation. The network is having some issues, and we are troubleshooting, but we cannot get access to one of our switches - it's a Dlink DGS-3450. No problem, right? Well every manual with instructions I can find via Google online is coming up with a 404. We found reference to an addendum with instructions - no luck.
Has anyone done this successfully? Any ideas how to do it without losing configs? The configs are crucial - we can't lose them. Tech support for D-link is closed.
Thanks in advance!
posted by routergirl
on May 11, 2013 -
8 answers
I have a Mac Pro set to DHCP manual assign and a certain IP address that cannot change. I also have a printer plugged into a certain network jack; IP address less important. I am moving the physical location of the Mac Pro near this printer and the printer's network jack is the only one available. I'll have to plug both of these machines into the same network jack via switch/router.
What switch/router is the right one to buy in 2013 (bonus if I can find it at Best Buy) and what the right way to set this up so the Mac Pro is still reachable at the same IP address on the network?
posted by michaelh
on Apr 27, 2013 -
12 answers
Why can't devices on my new 8-port switch get internet access on my network? I’ve got a new wired network set up in my house and am fine tuning it, getting everything to connect to the internet… Main computer and xbox are working (connected directly to D-Link DGL4300 Wireless router), but the Tivo and anything plugged into the new switch-based jacks aren’t getting to the internet, though they see the network.
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posted by Pantengliopoli
on Jan 2, 2013 -
28 answers
We are switching from AT&T cell phone to service to Verizon, and I'd like to perform the switch smoothly while also using one of the new phones as a Christmas gift. Your advice on the proper procedure would be welcome.
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posted by Rock Steady
on Nov 20, 2012 -
14 answers
Thinking of leaving one of the larger banks for either a community bank or credit union. The problem? My only two credit cards are also through the bank I'm considering leaving. What to do?
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posted by po822000
on Aug 21, 2012 -
12 answers
Where can I get a giant electrical throw switch?
I've been tasked with finding & buying a gigantic ( ideally 1-2 foot long ) lever. It will go up on the wall of our web development office and it will be labeled "Interwebs: on/off". Where can I find some kind of switch that is worthy of turning the internet on or off?
That's the immediate problem, but let me give you the background - I'd love other ideas too:
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posted by doub1ejack
on Aug 5, 2012 -
13 answers
Please help me understand this bizarre home electrical-wiring problem, and how to fix it. I've got a mid-50s house. I wanted to put an outlet into the second bathroom, which has none, and it looked like the easiest way to do that would be to replace a wall switch with a combination switch/outlet (specifically,
this one).
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posted by adamrice
on Jul 30, 2012 -
10 answers
I have a home networking question! About my home network! Read more about it, after the break.
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posted by kbanas
on Jun 7, 2012 -
17 answers
The school I wanted to go to seemed like they weren't going to accept me so I took them off the list a few months ago. I was accepted to another program which starts tomorrow. Whoops, on Saturday I got an acceptance letter from the first school. Now what??
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posted by Danila
on May 28, 2012 -
18 answers
How to automatically mute (or pause) one audio source if any other audio source is playing.
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posted by Akeem
on Mar 15, 2012 -
6 answers
Idiot's guide to replacing my Windows Vista (don't judge me!) laptop hardrive?. Preferably by "cloning" the old drive onto the new one (I suspect via another external hard drive / backup).
posted by ewan
on Feb 4, 2012 -
4 answers
Do you switch back and forth between audiobook and ebook? If so - how do you keep your place?
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posted by ManInSuit
on Dec 26, 2011 -
14 answers
Anyone have experience switching from a smartphone to a feature phone?
My current phone is a Blackberry. (Its Blackberry-ness isn't the issue.) I pay AT&T $90 month.
I bought an iPad 6 months ago and my use of the phone has dropped precipitously. I initiate one or two voice calls per week and just a few texts. I never user it to browse the web. I do use it to check mail but I never respond to or initiate email on it. I travel with the iPad, so that relegates the phone to the bench on those occasions, too.
In other words, I have much more phone than I need and I'm paying ATT $90 each month for services I barely use.
So, I'm thinking about terminating the contract and going pay-as-you-go with a cheaper phone.
Has anyone done the same thing for the same reasons? How did it work out? Did you regret it?
posted by justcorbly
on Dec 17, 2011 -
22 answers
How do I create a public wifi network that is separate from our corporate network while using the same internet connection?
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posted by talkingmuffin
on May 19, 2011 -
4 answers
I want to convert a wall switch into a door switch (for a wardrobe light). Is this easily feasible?
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posted by ddaavviidd
on Feb 16, 2011 -
5 answers
Hello IT, have you tried turning off and on again? I'm in need of a short extension cord, with a separate, big button toggle switch. Extra difficulty: It needs a short time delay before it powers back on. Any ideas? [specifics inside]
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posted by chambers
on Feb 8, 2011 -
18 answers
I used to be lactose intolerant, but I outgrew it years ago. Unfortunately, I developed a taste for lactose free milk and can't drink the regular stuff. Can you help me transition?
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posted by charmcityblues
on Jan 20, 2011 -
10 answers
We need help extending a wired network via wireless to a distant office room. Which devices should we use to get this done?
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posted by kartguy
on Jan 6, 2011 -
9 answers
I've got a lamp plugged into a wall switch controlled outlet. I'd like to be able to turn off the light at the switch and next to the lamp while somehow maintaining the ability to turn the light on from either spot regardless of how I turned the lamp off. (Degree of difficulty: I don't want a Clapper).
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posted by JakeLL
on Dec 23, 2010 -
8 answers
How can I migrate my wife's digital pictures from Photoshop Elements 5 on WinXP to iPhoto 8 and preserve the albums?
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posted by wenestvedt
on Dec 17, 2010 -
2 answers
How can i limit bandwidth in both directions to 1mb on a single port on a cisco 2950 switch? From what ive found...srr-queue bandwidth limit should do the trick however that command is not found on my switch. Other options??
posted by flipmiester99
on Nov 9, 2010 -
5 answers
Is my job in peril? Should I be searching for another one? Why do I suck so much? These questions and so many more, answered after the jump!
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 18, 2010 -
16 answers
Replacing the switch in my 3-speed Hunter ceiling fan. The power is turned off. I've taken it apart and there are four wires going to the old switch, but the replacement only has poles for three wires. What do I do? Thanks.
posted by wsg
on Jul 15, 2010 -
16 answers
YANME – You are not my electrician – Help me diagnose a problem with my new dimmer switches.
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posted by cecic
on Jun 2, 2010 -
11 answers
I've taken a one year leave from a grad school program in physics. I was very unhappy in grad school, and I'm now leaning towards not going back. My next best idea is to become a high-school teacher in physics and/or math in the Boston area. Am I crazy? How do I do this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 2, 2010 -
13 answers
How can I get the ringer/vibrate/silent switch on the side of my iPhone 3GS to start an app within the iPhone when I flick the switch instead of silencing the ringer?
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posted by thankyoumuchly
on Apr 15, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm looking for a comprehensive A/V switch that receives pretty much anything and converts it all to digital signals for HDTVs and modern home theaters. Does it exist?
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Mar 8, 2010 -
10 answers
CareerSwitchFilter: I majored in Computer Science and Theater in college. I've been working in theater for the past two years and now want to switch to a career in the more lucrative major. Problem is I have no experience and no code samples, having deleted them all to make space on my computer for production photos. What's the best way to go about making this switch?
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posted by edbles
on Jan 22, 2010 -
14 answers
What is the absolute simplest, least expensive way to fix my sister-in-law's home network?
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posted by ook
on Dec 3, 2009 -
7 answers
After approximately 10 years of using the same equipment naming convention at work we're thinking about changing, I'm curious what other people have used.
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posted by togdon
on Nov 17, 2009 -
8 answers
My employer is impressed enough with my work that they want to promote me into a position which would ordinarily make for a great career move. I, however, am planning on leaving in a little over a year to earn a degree in a completely different field, and thus have no interest in the job (for reasons explained after the jump.) How do I diplomatically tell them no without jeopardizing my current position, and how much, if any, of my future plans do I mention to them?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 20, 2009 -
16 answers
About 5 years ago, I switched from PC to Mac. Now I'm most likely switching back. I have a couple of specific questions (about iTunes and viruses) and a few general questions.
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posted by scody
on Oct 20, 2009 -
35 answers
Calling all MeFi electricians: why does my light switch make a popping noise, and will it kill me?
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posted by feathermeat
on Jul 1, 2009 -
12 answers
