I bought my son a low-end Android tablet and now I want to load it up with quality applications. I'm looking for equal parts entertainment, education, and beautiful UI.
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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I'm a web developer who is very capable with HTML and CSS, but that's about it. I am fairly comfortable with SQL, but now I need to learn to develop an API. I'd like to read a good book on the subject. Is there such a book? All I can find are things that explain why an API is useful, or things that assume you already know what you're doing in order to build/use an API.
posted by dylan_k
on Feb 11, 2013 -
11 answers
So I am now an owner of the Samsung Chromebook 3 (yup, "The $249 laptop from Google"). It fits, well enough, what I need, and it's definitely what I can afford. (I have access to a laptop at work.)
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posted by availablelight
on Feb 4, 2013 -
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Where are there reliable Android reviews for both applications and games? Metacritic does not yet have an aggregator for Android and Play Store ratings are of little use. So what is recommended?
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posted by sien
on Jan 24, 2013 -
4 answers
How much focus, if any, on my "blemished" academic record, and my change of field, should I place in my personal statements for graduate school?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 7, 2012 -
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GRE-Filter: I was happy with my GRE scores. Then, I received word that I have the opportunity to get into a super-duper-top-tier doctoral program previously inaccessible. However, my Quantitative Score--while still in the range of accepted scores over the years for this program--is now less-than-stellar relatively speaking. Is it crazy to think I could study intensely for about a month and improve my score 30-50 points? Am I overthinking this?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2012 -
12 answers
Can anyone walk me through the application procedure for international graduate students at the University of Cape Town?
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posted by mrfuga0
on Sep 12, 2012 -
2 answers
Thinking about applying to graduate school while living off-campus-- when and how to ask for letters?
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posted by stoneandstar
on Aug 17, 2012 -
8 answers
What are some examples of small web apps that earn their creators a side-income? What are the stories behind them?
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posted by philipy
on Mar 22, 2012 -
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If I'm applying for a junior developer job in a web company, and they ask for a code sample along with the resume, what sorts of things would make a good sample? How much code is just enough/too little/too much? What would make a sample supergood, or the opposite?
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posted by jsturgill
on Feb 22, 2012 -
8 answers
How much help is too much help when it comes to a friend's application to an accountancy training programme?
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posted by muhonnin
on Feb 3, 2012 -
9 answers
Why do grad school applications ask you what other schools you are applying to? Will being honest hinder my chances at getting into a competitive program?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2011 -
13 answers
Is there a nice-looking website that will let me track multiple college applications?
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posted by krisken
on Dec 14, 2011 -
5 answers
Looking for a user friendly way to let people sign up for an email newsletter at a live event. Other than forcing them to enter their emails right into the right website, how can I simplify the current process of a person writing their email down, and a different person writing it into a spread sheet, and then someone else uploading the emails into the newsletter system? Is there an iPad app for this?
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posted by Potomac Avenue
on Nov 10, 2011 -
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I'm applying to graduate school. Apparently I have the right, under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (34 CFR 99.12), to examine letters of recommendation written about me. Every application I've filled out so far has asked me if I'd like to waive this right, should I?
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posted by Hoenikker
on Nov 9, 2011 -
21 answers
Seeking the state-of-the-art in location-based smartphone (iPhone & Android) apps.
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posted by Tufa
on May 31, 2011 -
5 answers
I want to sync a todo list from my Android phone to my girlfriend's iPhone.
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posted by babble
on Mar 14, 2011 -
15 answers
How can I best keep track of my time when working remotely for another party? I'll be responding to inquiries by cell phone, and double-checking to make sure insurance information is kosher. But I have a problem: I have no idea how to keep track of my time.
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posted by thelastcamel
on Feb 10, 2011 -
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I want to create something similar to the Martha Stewart iPad application. It's a little more interactive than a straight e-book. It has similarities to other applications (wired, etc)... Enough similarities that I thought there must be a tool that would let you create something without having to create and code something unique each time.
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posted by rdurbin
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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What's the best and most reasonably priced software (or free method), on both the Mac and PC platforms, for scheduling computer startup and shutdown, along with application startup and shutdown. Different software for each platform is fine. Being able to control this from an iPhone would be great too.
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posted by Brandon Blatcher
on Jan 27, 2011 -
6 answers
Can someone identify what filter or effect this is. I believe it's an iPhone app. Thanks.
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posted by rmmcclay
on Nov 29, 2010 -
3 answers
My sister, a Tibetan refugee girl from India applying to US colleges. Since the recession many schools have stopped need-blind admissions for International students. Are the Ivy league schools a good choice?
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posted by snowliontiger
on Nov 20, 2010 -
31 answers
Is there an elegant way to process submissions for an award that can collect information from an applicant via a form, supplemental information via documents, as well as reference letters?
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posted by perpetualstroll
on Sep 15, 2010 -
1 answer
Is there a way to get Firefox to use Google Calendar as its default handler for webcal links?
posted by WCityMike
on Aug 21, 2010 -
1 answer
I am filling out graduate school applications and I was wondering if anyone knew the proper etiquette on how to list a GPA for a student that has attended multiple institutions.
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posted by Carnifex
on Aug 20, 2010 -
6 answers
Two people. An iPod Touch and an iPhone. One Macbook Pro. How can I sync the Notes (as in...notes written in the Notes application) from the Touch to the Macbook Pro without confusing iTunes into syncing everything else to the wrong device?
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posted by nitsuj
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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Recent/Obscure web applications and tools filter. I am talking with a government department (Economic Development) about using web based applications and tools both internally and externally. I've got the basics covered, but it would be nice to include mentions of some less-than-famous apps or tools that have been of use elsewhere. If there are any that have provided some mileage for you or your organisation, especially govt ones, I'd love to hear about them.
posted by Sparx
on Jul 3, 2010 -
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How do web apps get planned? What is the "blueprint" for a web app? The storyboard, the map, the plan, the.... well, you get it.
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posted by ecorrocio
on Jun 29, 2010 -
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One organization has several job vacancies in different departments but all have skillsets that I can handle - should I submit an application for each?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2010 -
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Clipboard and/or Excel question: How can I assign a function key to do a Ctrl+V paste?
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posted by crapmatic
on Apr 21, 2010 -
3 answers
Can you advise me on creating my research tool? Do you know a way to turn outilnes into interactive menus on the Web? How about on a mobile device ? Is there an app that is for iPhone apps what Dreamweaver is for Web sites?
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posted by jimmymcvee
on Apr 21, 2010 -
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