I'm currently running a business where I monitor computers for people. I use custom made software that gets by all the anti-malware scanners and through the firewalls. I have been charging $40/hr for the first hour, and $45 for each hour after that. Since most of work may only take 1-4 hours per client I've been told that I'm charging too little. Figures have been thrown at me by friends, family and even clients that I should charge $60, $75 or even $100. What is a fair amount in this business. Yes this involves spying on people at the workplace, churches and spouses. My first question. I've searched mefi for similar stuff and came up empty.
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 15 answers

The battery in my G4 Powerbook won't charge, and I am a long way from any technical help! [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 5 answers

We've all been reading about the iPhone and its battery that's supposed to last 300-400 charges. How do they define "charge"? I usually charge mine every night, when the battery is at about 50%. Is that a "charge"? If I top my iPhone off when it's at 80%, is that a charge? What's the best way to preserve the life of my iPhone battery?
posted on Jul 8, 2007 - 10 answers

Why does my electricity go the wrong way? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2007 - 12 answers

I recently sold a photograph (of dragonflies copulating, no less) to an Italian publishing house. They asked me to send an invoice and appropriate tax information. This is the first time I've ever sold something like this; can anyone tell me what forms, et cetera I ought to use or make? Thank you!
posted on Jun 13, 2006 - 7 answers

Small, WIFI, USB, Externally rechargeable batteries, Tablet PC Does such a beast exist? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2006 - 9 answers

I have an old portable solar panel setup rattling around, and I'd like to put it to use. [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm traveling outside of the U.S. (to Israel) and want to know about charging my electronics. I'm only taking a few (I agree with comments in a summer 2005 posting that taking too much stuff can distract from the actual visit) namely my HP handheld (for contact numbers) and my digital camera. I may need to recharge both. I have the original charging cords, appropriate adapters and I have access to a transformer. Do I use the transformer, and is it safe to charge these devices overseas?
posted on Feb 13, 2006 - 8 answers

My iPod Shuffle just doesn't charge off my PC. [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2005 - 13 answers