In Excel, how do I calculate the average of every 300 data points in a large data set? [more inside]
posted by Midnight Rambler on Oct 18, 2009 - 10 answers

I noticed today that text copied from articles on The Huffington Post appends the article URL when pasted and I'm wondering how it's done. [more inside]
posted by eyeballkid on Sep 25, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I safely move my iTunes library from one hard drive to another? [more inside]
posted by valleys on Sep 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Paging the MeFi Counterfeit Brigade. Two logos are suspiciously similar. How likely is it that the more recent design was copied? [more inside]
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium on Aug 12, 2009 - 16 answers

Alternatives to the program Synergy (keyboard and mouse over network)? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jul 1, 2009 - 8 answers

Help needed with footnotes in Word. (I know Word is terrible with footnotes and gives everyone grief, but these are straightforward things I'm wanting.) [more inside]
posted by cincinnatus c on May 6, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I make our copy shop "greener"? [more inside]
posted by nothingsconstant on Jan 16, 2009 - 6 answers

MusicFilter: I recently discovered Cut Copy and think that their new album is fantastic. Do you have any suggestions for similar upbeat feel-good electronic music?
posted by clearly on Jan 12, 2009 - 26 answers

Can you recommend a copy shop in Manhattan (preferably, but not necessarily, around Columbia or in Harlem) where I could print several hundred pages and have them adequately bound (on a plastic spiral, etc. -- nothing fancy) without paying too much?
posted by limon on Sep 9, 2008 - 3 answers

I've lost my security dongle! How can I get another one? [more inside]
posted by TigerCrane on Jul 20, 2008 - 34 answers

What vocals are being sampled in this song? Here is a preview from Amazon. Just click the "Preview All" button and the sampled vocals begin immediately and last for about 15 seconds.
posted by Paul KC on Jun 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Illustrating plagiarism [more inside]
posted by FidelDonson on Jun 20, 2008 - 23 answers

Is there a Firefox extension — preferably a Firefox 2 extension — that will alter Firefox's copying behavior so that, when you copy something, it is copied to the clipboard (or pasted from the clipboard) as its HTML, instead of plain text? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Mar 27, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I get a digital copy of my own DNA? How much will it cost? Is the cost likely to become reasonable any time soon? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Mar 24, 2008 - 19 answers

How do I copy a large number of files in Windows XP without changing the date created/modified? [more inside]
posted by muckster on Feb 2, 2008 - 6 answers

Mac OS X: External drive is dying, many corrupt files randomly strewn about it. What Mac utility can copy all the non-corrupt files to a new disk and provide a list of the files it couldn't copy? [more inside]
posted by Plug Dub In on Jan 21, 2008 - 6 answers

The disk in my MBP was upgraded from 100GB to 250GB. They used a hardware disk to disk copier that just cloned the drive, bit for bit. Now, I want to grow my 100GB partition to fill up the new space, however Disk Utility only sees the drive as 100GB. I know there are some $100 utilities out there, but I am a geek and want to do it for free. [more inside]
posted by dhammala on Jan 15, 2008 - 17 answers

What does copywriting pay? A computer consulting firm wants to hire me to write founder bios, customer service email templates, redo the copy on their website, etc. Also maybe some light technical writing. As far as experience, I've done all that (unpaid) for a startup of my own, which was very successful. I'm also a very experienced popular writer (articles and books). But never did this sort of copywriting for pay. What's typical renumeration?
posted by jimmyjimjim on Dec 10, 2007 - 22 answers

Excel for Mac freezes on copy (command-c)! Help. [more inside]
posted by lucasks on Nov 12, 2007 - 1 answer

My group at work needs access to a file which I maintain and vice versa. We'd like to keep the files on our own laptops so we can edit them whenever, but maintain a regularly updated copy on a server share to which we all have access. [more inside]
posted by Kid Charlemagne on Oct 15, 2007 - 6 answers

I want to copy files, ignoring & logging it if the target directory contains files with the same name. (Ubuntu 7.04) [more inside]
posted by Busy Old Fool on Sep 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Medical Journal Advertising: need recommendations on firms or independant designers to create our advertisment. [more inside]
posted by Bob Dobbs on Aug 25, 2007 - 4 answers

How does one go about getting a tailor to clone one's favorite item of clothing? [more inside]
posted by nursegracer on Aug 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Need to copy a VM image to multiple external hard drives. How can I automate this? [more inside]
posted by deeman on Aug 13, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there a way to copy text on a webpage and paste in Word with all of the embedded web links attached? [more inside]
posted by suzeQ on Jul 15, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there any way to resume an interrupted file copy in Mac OS X? [more inside]
posted by Ø on Jul 14, 2007 - 8 answers

Does Windows create temp files on the local disc when copying a large file from an external drive to a network share? [more inside]
posted by DZ-015 on Jul 9, 2007 - 2 answers

Ugh. I Can't believe i'm asking a (probably) stooopid ipod question-filter... [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Jul 8, 2007 - 10 answers

Fair Use Filter -- I want to take clips from movies and embed them in an online essay as quotation-style references. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Jul 2, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there a consumer software (preferably free) that copy protects dvds? [more inside]
posted by Apo11o on Jul 2, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I have multiple Copy & Paste shortcut keys at the same time on Win. XP? [more inside]
posted by ndillon on Jun 27, 2007 - 4 answers

In my old office, we had a machine that would enlarge 8.5"x11" flyers into poster-sized prints. What's it called and where do I get one? [more inside]
posted by mikespez on Jun 25, 2007 - 5 answers

I hate reading on screen, so I do lots of printing of articles I grab from the web. But for really long articles or ebooks, especially where I'd like to store a (hard) copy, I often wish there was a way to create a more or less bound copy. Publishing-On-Demand doesn't work for single run-offs (it's expensive and requires copy to be set in Quark). Adding clips to printouts isn't quite the same as binding. So...is there a service out there where I could email a PDF and have them mail me back some reasonable approximation of a book? Even if it's 8.5x11 copy paper pages just cheaply "bound"? Even better would be if I could get something like this from copy shops, Staples, or other local service outlets.
posted by jimmyjimjim on May 22, 2007 - 23 answers

MS Excel help, please. I'm creating a multi-sheet workbook, and cells on one sheet will contain the same text as cells on another sheet. Is there a way I can avoid having to enter the text on each sheet? Is there a function that will automatically copy text from a cell on one sheet to a cell on another sheet?
posted by msacheson on May 15, 2007 - 7 answers

Can I copy a button-down shirt I love? [more inside]
posted by apetpsychic on May 9, 2007 - 8 answers

I'd like to know how to clone DVDs on a Mac. [more inside]
posted by wolfsleepy on Feb 21, 2007 - 11 answers

I would like to explore the idea of opening a copy center. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Dec 26, 2006 - 6 answers

I have two DVDs with identical content, both damaged in different places. How can I combine the "good" data from each DVD to make one perfect copy? [more inside]
posted by bakerybob on Dec 16, 2006 - 16 answers

Copied hard drive won't let me log on! [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Nov 14, 2006 - 17 answers

Very straightforward: would a testy copyeditor say "take out our grammar frustrations" or "take out our grammatical frustrations" and why?
posted by vers on Oct 21, 2006 - 17 answers

Mac OS X: Is there any way to paste text when a program disables the edit menu? With Quicksilver, maybe? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Jun 5, 2006 - 19 answers

Help us get rid of this Copy/Paste problem we're having in Windows XP Pro // SP2! [more inside]
posted by beaucoupkevin on Jun 5, 2006 - 11 answers

I need some low-tech advice on displaying exhibits at my upcoming mock trial. [more inside]
posted by Saucy Intruder on Apr 25, 2006 - 7 answers

I have two paintings signed by Salvador Dali I am in the process in having them authenticated as legit or copies. To possibly save some resources I would like to do background on the paintings, but I am unable to find any information, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by lutzla23 on Apr 21, 2006 - 17 answers

I have an out of print, foreign book (written by Jesuits, snatch) that I need copied. It's a language book, and written some time ago. The book is borrowed and I'd like a copy for reference. It does not have to be professional bound or anything like that -- and the original copy can be destroyed if necessary. [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Mar 24, 2006 - 13 answers

How can I randomly copy files to an external drive? [more inside]
posted by Mick on Feb 26, 2006 - 3 answers

FileCopyFilter: I need a COPY statement or looping BATCH file which will put my mind at ease. Well, actually, put my music where it belongs. [more inside]
posted by Dunwitty on Feb 23, 2006 - 9 answers

What is a good digital camera for doing close focus (not real macro) photos? I used to use a Sony Mavica that was outstanding at doing close focus photographs and also unintentionally created an image file file that was optimized for a laser B&W printer. These laser prints were gorgeous. The Mavica has gone the way of all Mavicas and has been tossed because of floppy drive failure. This is to be used in a home brew document copier and does not need to be one of the new high megapixle units. Color reproduction is not a major concern. It needs to be able to save a file as a TIFF for OCR conversion and have filter threads on the lens for mounting on the copier. The camera would also be much easier to use with a remote cable. Direct USB connection to a computer would be very useful. I use a Minolta A2 whose macro capabilities are dismal. (Have I been spoiled by the Mavica?) Any recommendations and suggestions?
posted by Raybun on Jan 4, 2006 - 9 answers

What is the cheapest and quickest way to get a copy of my birth certificate? [more inside]
posted by gaelenh on Oct 31, 2005 - 16 answers

is there a reason why effing windows copies text formatting when i simply Ctrl+C? [more inside]
posted by yonation on Oct 6, 2005 - 20 answers