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

I installed new RAM, and blew my power supply. Now, after installing a better power supply, the same symptoms which led to the broken power supply are happening again. What is going on? [more inside]
posted by edbyford on Jun 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Best Bit Torrent Forum? I'm having a problem, plus I'd like to learn more about torrents. Does anyone have any recommendation on an active forum board I could join? Thanks, David
posted by davidaugust111 on Apr 29, 2009 - 14 answers

Building a uber powerful gaming pc, what parts to buy as I don't want to be a sucker. Need your help. Intel Core i7 [more inside]
posted by spinko on Nov 22, 2008 - 26 answers

Is there any software of Mac OS X that will protect my bittorrent seed/leech ratio? I'm looking for something like GreedyTorrent, but for mac. Obviously, freeware is preferred but I'm willing to hear any suggestions. [more inside]
posted by alitorbati on Oct 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Are there any scripting / cli-compatible languages which decently provide or at least pretend to provide bit-math? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Sep 27, 2008 - 7 answers

Can someone identify a British (I assume) musical comedy bit from the 1960s or 1970s that's nothing more than a several minutes-long introduction of the members of the most bizarre band in the world? [more inside]
posted by CommonSense on Apr 10, 2008 - 5 answers

I will soon be distributing a bunch of large scientific and research datasets, all entirely legal for redistribution, many as large as a few gigabytes. Bittorrent is the best solution for this. Many respectable webhosting sites don't allow Bittorrent trackers; too many of those that do seem fly-by-night. I have a budget for this and want something respectable and reliable. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by mrflip on Dec 18, 2007 - 20 answers

I saw my landscape contractors using an extended drill auger bit, to drill holes for plants, rather than digging them manually. What are these called?
posted by Tacos Are Pretty Great on Mar 27, 2007 - 7 answers

Where can I find a 1/16" to 1/4" hex adapter? [more inside]
posted by mr.dan on Feb 11, 2007 - 6 answers

My Internet connection develops narcolepsy whenever I use Azureus... strange symptoms inside [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy on Jun 14, 2005 - 16 answers

I recently bought a Zoom X3 5660A DSL router/modem/all-in-one to use with my Apple Airport Extreme Base Station for internet. Everything's working fine, except Azureus (Bit Torrent). [more inside]
posted by Marquis on May 8, 2005 - 7 answers

Damn you chicken fajitas!
I bit my tongue really badly last night. [more]
posted by ssmith on Jan 14, 2005 - 20 answers