Syncing between laptops: How can I easily and automatically sync files and documents between two laptops using Bluetooth? Ideally I want to load up one machine in the vicinity of the other and have all my recent data (documents/data/RSS feeds etc.) syncronised with NO hassle. Any good apps out there? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me realistically assess/improve my (Canadian) law school prospects. [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a good program to monitor progress in various TV shows? I.e. what episode I'm on in shows if watching multiple shows in different seasons irregularly. [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 11 answers

I want to monitor a running program on an XP box to make sure it stays running. If the program should quit for whatever reason, I'd like a way to attempt to restart the program after xx - minutes/seconds, for xx - attempts. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I create a virtual "camp jobs wheel"? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 8 answers

[Facebook-filter] Are there any Facebook applications that allow me to display an XML file on my Facebook Page? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 6 answers

New Macintosh user needs help getting his Pro set up for academic research. [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 10 answers

Second-Day-on-the-Job Panic: How can I get my mostly-self-taught, LAMP-loving self to be more confident and capable with developing corporate/enterprise applications? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I best petition for the reconsideration of a grad school application? Or should I even try? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm filling out an application for a teaching program and they'd like to know some personal information... how do I respond honestly without going into detail? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 15 answers

Who owns facebook applications & why do they need to access my private data? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Any Scrabble apps for Intel Macs with networked play? Not sure why this is so hard to find (unless there are none)!
posted on Jul 31, 2007 - 6 answers

If I've been out of college for twelve years, from whom do I get recommendations for graduate school? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2007 - 11 answers

GTDfilter: Help me find the best GTD application to run on my own website. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2007 - 5 answers

For reasons of folly I thought I'd give Windows Vista a go. As a long-time mac user I'm used to relying on the apple community for useful software suggestions and ideas. With windows, I'm not entirely sure where to start so was hoping for suggestions of equivalent software to the following: Unison, Toast, Adium, Transmit, iPhoto, and Stuffit/Other compression utility Low cost is good, but i'll take positive feedback over price tags any day.
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 29 answers

Do you have feelings about the Zoho suite of web apps? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 4 answers

How might I go about com[posing a polite "reminder" email for a... forgetful recommendation-letter writer? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2007 - 8 answers

I want a windows application that can give me international times - I contact people in Europe on occasion - and I don't remember what time it is in Dublin or London. Is there a small app that can do this for me? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 11 answers

GradSchoolAnxietyFilter: I have no research experience. How do I describe my research plan? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 8 answers

I want to learn to create simple Windows desktop applications for my own personal use. What programming language should I start learning? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 21 answers

Is there any advantage to running portable applications rather than their normal equivalents from your hard drive? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2006 - 11 answers

What is a typical excellent grad student like as a person? I'm not interested in grades/GRE scores. My concern is with character, personality, work ethic. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 26 answers

is there any way to complete my application to drexel without sending them my AP us history score from 1998? of course there's [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2006 - 8 answers

"Managing" the development of an application: I'm the lead developer on a project that has swelled to 6 people. How do I smartly break tasks up into discrete chunks, assign them to people, get accurate estimates of how long it takes someone else to do something and track their progress? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2006 - 14 answers

I never restart the computer when I install things on Windows XP. I go weeks without rebooting, installing multiple programs. I've never had a problem. Two questions: 1) Why do so many programs require this? and 2) What's the potential for harm from ignoring their suggestion?
posted on Apr 19, 2006 - 9 answers

CocaliciousFilter: it won't stop crashing, and I haven't even used it yet! [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2006 - 6 answers

Linux for a web designer! Need advice of what versions to use. [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm looking for web-based application that I can use to organize my todo lists. I need for it to be webbased and it also must have an RSS feed. Does anybody have any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 7 answers

What apps are available for the Mac that can be run from a USB memory stick (aka portable applications)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2006 - 12 answers

I keep losing my application icons in OS X. [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2005 - 6 answers

Palm Tungsten E question: I just got one (I know it's lame), and I'm at a loss as to what to do with it. Can anybody help me with essential apps, and how to go about actually using the thing? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2005 - 34 answers

Help me apply to grad school! I'm making initial contacts with faculty at various universities, in hopes of getting a foot in the door while doing applications. I'm not entirely sure what to write in my e-mails of introduction, though. [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2005 - 19 answers

how can I convert an .OMG file to .MPG in Windows XP for free? with as few steps as possible..... [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2005 - 4 answers

Looking for software to run a small design firm...any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2005 - 3 answers

Anyone have any good (== interesting|useful) examples of uses of the Amazon Web Services? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2005 - 6 answers

I need some recommendations on useful Windows Mobile applications for a professional software developer... [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2005 - 1 answers

I have a question regarding attending a university but not including it in my law school application. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2005 - 29 answers

I am about to embark on grad school applications, but I'm not sure on how to go about asking for a letter of recommendation from a particular professor. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2005 - 13 answers

PortalFilter: For a new website, would you go with a CMS that does everything, but only marginally well, or multiple applications (requiring multiple upgrades and patches)? [MI]
posted on Feb 8, 2005 - 3 answers

Using Firefox with Linux. When I click a "mailto:" link, it automatically opens Evolution. How do I tell it to use Thunderbird instead? I didn't find any obvious settings in either the preferences or about:config.
posted on Jan 5, 2005 - 9 answers

I've always had teeny microphones kicking around, but never used them with my PC. Now that I've got my hands on a USB mic, though, I feel a burning need to justify keeping it on my cramped desk. In your experience, what're the most useful/productive/amusing/geeky voice-activated apps?
posted on Dec 12, 2004 - 4 answers

Must-have PDA applications?
posted on Dec 6, 2004 - 10 answers

Step by step instructions for an absolute newbie (who knows nothing about OS X Utilities) on getting all the like files (mp3s, jpgs, etc.) from a url...?
posted on Oct 21, 2004 - 8 answers

Once a message comes through a cable and into the back of a computer, what path does it follow to get to the application (i.e. browser, e-mail client, etc.)?
posted on Aug 25, 2004 - 14 answers

Red means stop....or does it? I'm developing an icon set for a web application, and I'm looking for indicators to mean "not yet started," "in progress," and "completed." My inclination is to go with red, yellow, green, but my experience with traffic lights seems to indicate that green (you haven't started, so go), yellow, and red (you're done, so stop) might be more logical. Anyone have any suggestions on which would be more intuitive?
posted on May 6, 2004 - 15 answers

Can anyone recommend a cheap (or Freeware) application for recording to mp3 (or something I can convert) from a line in that runs under WinXP?
posted on Jan 8, 2004 - 7 answers