How to become a DB Admin in two weeks? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 8 answers

I have an external firewire hard disk sitting on top on a powered monitor speaker on my desk here. Is this a terrible idea? Will it shorten the life of the drive? What's a safe distance? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Are there any issues with backing up multiple computers to one external hard drive? And which drives come with simple, one touch backup software? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I run a wiki on my PC? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Does anyone know of good, free, and easy to use screen sharing applications? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Do you know of a USB/DVI KVM switch for 2 computers that doesn't suck? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 9 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 have a bachelor's in architecture but after a few years of work experience I have begun to feel that it may not be my bag. At work I find myself spending more time tweaking my computer and finding new tricks than actually drafting. [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 19 answers

A novel about a computer that attempts to create art? Help me identify this sci-fi book. [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 5 answers

How to make my Macbook Pro sleep? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 4 answers

I need a skinny, possibly fanless video card for a 1 U server. Linux drivers, PCI Express, very little room for it to live. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm a liberal arts major. I'm considering Law School or a Masters but according to US News & WR Even college grads might want to consider blue-collar careers . I live Near Wake Tech (a well respected Technical/Community College) and like the idea of a steady, secure 9-5ish type job. Salary is not critical, as long as I can live reasonably comfortably. So what are my best options? (See More Below) [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 9 answers

How to set up MX records on on a DDNS server (zone edit to receive outside domains email) [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 5 answers

I need a bit of help identifying this vintage computer and any value it might have. [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I create a social networking site? I am in Southern California (Inland Empire/Orange County) and interested in building a social networking/message board/blog site along the lines of Sermo or Metafilter that isn't really about customizable media and meeting friends, as much as it is for people within a certain specialty, let's say the veterinary community, to share their ideas about their expertise with peers, receive newsletters relevant to their work, and ask for their peers' opinions or advice. [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 10 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

2 used laptops: what to do with them? One will be new to me (from my wonderful girlfriend), one will be new to my grandma (from me) [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 14 answers

Computer Jobs filter: My friend recently graduated with a BS in Information Systems (after a long hiatus away from school). He has pre-college experience in database architecture using MS Access, but his other skills (MySQL, pHp) are learned on his own. He wants to find a job as a DBA or a web developer, but doesn't have the 3+ years of professional experience everyone wants. Even if he's able to learn Oracle, Python, Ruby, etc. on his own, how can he prove he knows them without resume experience to back him up? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 17 answers

Cool, 2.0ish ways to document a trip along the Oregon Trail? I'll have a camera, a handheld GPS, a laptop, and an 8-year-old. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Is it really possible for a layperson (me) to successfully replace my logic board on my 12" G4 PowerBook? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 12 answers

How can I flash my BIOS without paying HPs exhorbitant tech support fee? Details down under ... [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone help with a program to show total drive space in a PC across multiple drives? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm having network problems with virtualized systems. I have Macs runnig OsX 10.4 with Parallels running XP. At random times, the network fails...kinda [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Is it possible to connect or network 2 computers that both have wifi and wired nic cards with crossover cable [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 16 answers

I want to run Folding@Home on my MacBook Pro, but I want it to only fold while plugged in. Is there a way I can do this? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 6 answers

I checked "Don't ask me again" when dragging one artist into another in WMP11 on vista in order to change all the names from one to another (to combine "the beatles" and "beatles" into one, in this case), expecting it to just do it without asking in the future, but now I've lost this functionality altogether. How can I re-enable it?
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 1 answers

Possibly arcane question about my computer and AFCI circuit breakers. [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 12 answers

The Man is turning the company into an SAP shop. SAP offers training, but I'm looking for third party vendors who offer a better or cheaper option. Specific areas on interest are Portal and BI, possibly XI and MDM. Focus should be Administration more important than end user, but all is of interest. Horror stories welcome, good experiences more so.
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 0 answers

My CD ROM/Burner are somewhat half dead, XP does not recognize them! Please help. [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I find online laptop ratings about durability, repairs, or typical problems, the way Consumer Reports does for cars? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 17 answers

Anyone know of a backup script or utility that won't hurt the OLD copy? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 9 answers

MySQL question: Given a table with a datetime column and several additional columns which may or may not be null, is there an easy way to select the most recent previous non-null value of each column given a specific date? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 10 answers

I’m building my first desktop system in many many years now and getting back up to speed on all the hot topics is taking a while. I’m leaning towards getting the GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H which is based on the 780G northbridge so it has the integrated graphics with the hybrid crossfire feature (and also is miniATX size and has audio optical out, HDMI…). Review here and here continued... [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 4 answers

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

How do I get ~40GB of data off my outdated PC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 20 answers

I want to use my Xbox 360 to show slideshows of the Flickr Interestingness RSS feed --- without having to download the photos every day. [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend any adaptive devices for someone who enjoys computers, but suffers from severe arthritis in his hands? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for software recommendations for classroom computer management. The company I work for is setting up a small training room, around 6 six computers, and we want to be able to display any of the screens on a projector, give control of the computer to the teacher, etc... [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 11 answers

Can I upgrade my motherboard and CPU without reinstalling Vista? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers

How do you create system-wide desktop icons in KDE 3.5? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 0 answers

Other than being Database Admin, what other kinds of database jobs are there? Looking to leave tech support and maybe server administration [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Questions about PSP modding (via Pandora's Battery) - will my UMD games still play on it? Will games purchased via playstation online store still work? And if future games are made to not work with modded units, can I 'reverse' the modding and go back to Sony firmware?
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 3 answers

I would like to find a computer shop in the Hollywood, FL area that can replace the hard drive in my fiancee's iBook G4. It's way too complicated for me to do it myself so DIY is not an option. Apple's "genius bar" refuses to do it so I guess we need to find a local computer tech shop. Any recommendations on a skilled and trustworthy place?
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - 12 answers

Help! My computer screen has shrunk and I can't make it big again! [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 10 answers

Given my love of building things, should I change my major from Computer Science to Computer Engineering? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 16 answers

Co-worker's Outlook (2003) reminders pop up fifteen minutes and five minutes before appointments, but invariably hide behind whatever application is being worked on. Meetings are being missed or appearances are late because of this. How to make the reminders less shy? My searching turns up nothing.
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me find the best real-time video generative software for someone with little programming experience (PC, no Mac.) [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 3 answers

I cannot maintain a connection to my wireless network. I think it might have something to do with the EIGHTEEN other wireless networks available around me. What can I do? (And let's knock this one out early: I'm on a completely different channel from all the other networks). [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 11 answers

A couple months ago, I sold my old Sony Trinitron and gave up TV. It's been fantastic and I haven't really looked back. But I *have* been missing watching movies on a screen bigger than my 15” laptop. I've also always wanted a bigger monitor for my laptop, so I can juggle more projects at once. So I'm starting to look around for a large LCD monitor or sizable HDTV to serve these needs. I've had a couple co-workers at previous jobs tell me they use an LCD TV as a monitor and they swear by it for cost savings and multi-functionality. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Why is my mother-in-law's computer rebooting? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 12 answers