My friend is looking to begin a charity benefiting children in Africa. We live in the U.S. And we have no idea what we're doing. Any tips from someone who would know how to begin? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I would like to create a podcast that involves me playing music (mp3s) and talking about it. One minor problem: I know absolutely nothing about podcasts. [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Bitten by the olympic bug, I am interested in taking up fencing. Fencing questions inside. (Suggestions for other unique non-team sports are welcome) [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2008 - 21 answers

Which NON-digital, cheap SLR should I get my sister for her birthday? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2008 - 23 answers

Where's a good starting place for a 22 year-old looking to get into the recording studio side of the music business? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 14 answers

I want to share pictures and videos on the web with family. Is a website my best bet? Where do I start? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 15 answers

I've put on 20 pounds since I started my full-time desk job a year ago, and the time has come to get myself back in to shape. Research has brought me two preferable possibilities: a few days a week, either start taking Krav Maga classes (during my lunch break), or start commuting to work by bike instead of driving (15 miles each way). I have no experience with either, live in Boston, work north of Boston. Help me pick the right path. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 27 answers

Can you guys recommend a photography textbook? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Any good Rails 2.0 books for beginners? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 6 answers

I don't play music. I want too. What instrument should I learn? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 30 answers

Easy way to turn my medical calculations website into an iPhone app? I tried fooling around with Xcode... [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 7 answers

BassGuitarFilter: Anyone used a Yamaha RBX374, Squier Standard Jazz Bass or Ibanez GSR 200? What you think of them? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2008 - 13 answers

My Sis gave me her sax a while back and I have a few hours to fool with it. That leads me to 3 questions. [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2007 - 14 answers

How to buy a cheap (less than $100) bike in NYC to learn how to ride on? [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 33 answers

I'm totally inexperienced when it comes to electronics, but I want to start building things that make noise. Is this (the link goes to a page with schematics and information) a terrible first project? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2007 - 20 answers

I've taken up the violin. Where can I find the coolest sheet music? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2007 - 12 answers

*nixfilter: Help me get to the "root" of understanding the vastness that is a unix/linux environment. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 23 answers

Dutch as a second language [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 25 answers

I'm looking for suggestions for someone beginning in yoga at home. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2007 - 15 answers

I've been inspired by t-shirt surgery and am thinking of getting into sewing. However, I've never sewed something in my life. Where do I begin? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 24 answers

I've started running recently although I know nothing about it...help! [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 32 answers

I got music in my soul. Help me learn to belt it out on the guitar! Of course, there's... [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2007 - 12 answers

Looking for good information (ie. a book, not a basic article) on how to start investing a little bit of money every month. [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2006 - 20 answers

People keep telling me that I should get into voice-over work. And not just one or two of my friends, like random people that I talk to and at least twice a week. Where do I start for something like that? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2006 - 15 answers

I want to buy an electric guitar, but I have no idea what to get. How do I choose a good first guitar in the $200-$300 range? Any suggestions? Feel free to ask questions that might help with answers.
posted on Oct 15, 2006 - 22 answers

I want to start bicycle commuting to work. It's about 6 miles each way. I have no idea what kind of bike I need. I have no experience with bikes in general. I want to be comfortable and, if possible, not look like a dork. I guess I need help with the very basics of choosing and outfitting a bike. Question balloons further out of control inside. [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2006 - 34 answers

I have applications galore mapped out in my head, and want to hire a coder to make them. Without coding knowledge, I want to be the dream client by submitting a GUI graphic and basic directives (like "initial screen displays these 6 buttons" "option for icon/text" "keep all screens no busier than 60% whitespace" "what problem is this app designed to solve?"). Can you supply/point me to such a developer/client questionnaire and free GUI template graphic maker? Please don't suggest I learn how myself right now -- I need these apps because I'm so overwhelmed with stuff to do! Thanks in advance.
posted on Aug 1, 2006 - 26 answers

Where can I find a beginner's guide to setting up domains, webspace, email and all that, with simple, comprehensive instructions, but without chapters of "there's this thing called HTML"? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2006 - 8 answers

My girlfriend and I would like to spice things up, and she wants me to get her a toy...problem is, I have no idea what to buy... [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2006 - 25 answers

Serverfilter: So I managed to get my hands on my father's company's old server. I know nothing about servers and related fields, but how might I get started? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2006 - 18 answers

I am starting a blog. (I'm a little late to the 21st century.) What resources, blogs, and tutorials should I study up on before launching? I'm using WordPress but I'm looking less for technical info on the software and more for general tips and guidelines I can study. Personal suggestions are also welcome. Thanks.
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 8 answers

I want to record my own music. I have no idea where to start. What would be a fairly inexpensive and good beginner's setup hardware and software-wise? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2005 - 23 answers

Aside from books about teaching, what did you really need or appreciate in your first year being a (math) teacher (of high school kids)?
posted on Sep 24, 2005 - 6 answers

I know nothing about Linux but would like to try it on my spare laptop... [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2005 - 15 answers

Inspired by this thread on programming languages, I have a question on learning programming if you have no programming experience. (more)
posted on Jan 30, 2005 - 31 answers

I'd like advice about how to begin learning how to play the game of go--I'm specifically thinking of recommended introductory texts for the absolute beginner, but anything else useful you have to say is welcome.
posted on Aug 2, 2004 - 15 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for a good Gamecube game for my mother - definitely a non-gamer. She's still working on using a controller, so I'm figuring something simple and fun may be best. Any thoughts?
posted on May 13, 2004 - 22 answers

anyone have any suggestions for books or vids/dvds on learning to surf? (more inside)
posted on Feb 29, 2004 - 3 answers