In the late 80's early 90's there was a device you could use while watching television. From what I remember, this device required some type of subscription and allowed you to play along while watching game shows and sporting events. It was black, had buttons on the sides, and a basic LED screen in the middle with an extendable radio antenna. Does anyone know what this device was? What the name of it was?
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on Apr 16, 2013 -
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Not sure I want to use Twitter bootstrap for the mobile versions of my Wordpress site. What alternatives do I have?
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on Feb 4, 2013 -
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Yesterday I added a network print server device to my home network. How can I know that it is secure? Can I firewall it to prevent it from sending anything out to the internet? A few more details inside.
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posted by DarkForest
on Nov 13, 2012 -
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We want to add some accountability to the use of mobile devices on our home wifi - what are our options? Ideally we just want to be able to review how the internet is being used.
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Do you recall a TV show or movie where the characters used the word "rape" as a mnemonic device?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 30, 2012 -
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Has anyone used one of those combination ECG/pulse oximeter/electronic stethoscopes that seem to be flooding eBay from various Chinese distributors?
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posted by greatgefilte
on Feb 10, 2012 -
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What smartphone should I buy if I want root on my device (without having to jailbreak it), hardware & OS quality (crashing once a month or less), and upgradability?
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on Nov 2, 2011 -
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Can I set up a dedicated Pandora player for my car without signing up for a new cellular plan?
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posted by Peregrin5
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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Follow-up: What could temporarily block or disable the tracking anklet my fictional character is wearing?
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posted by baronessa
on Apr 25, 2011 -
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Assuming that the radiation from cellphones is somewhat dangerous, will a product like a chip that absorbs EMR like this one (http://www.radiguard.com.au/the-solution.html) be useful?
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posted by orangekit
on Apr 5, 2011 -
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There are any number of mobile devices which can be used to read ebooks, go online, play games, etc etc, but is there a cheap bare-bones alternative for people who just want a mobile device for reading HTML files they transferred onto it?
(Be lenient if this is a stupid question, I'm not particulary tech-savy)
posted by quizblorg
on Mar 6, 2011 -
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Unexpected Holiday Gift: Someone got me a Zune HD! Problem. I already own an ipod Nano and know next to nothing about Zune. What can the Zune do that my nano can't? How do you use yours? What does the Zune do well? Any tips or trips or strange things/ 3rd party applications I can use?
posted by The Whelk
on Dec 9, 2010 -
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Can you point me to online stores where I can buy a laptop computer that does NOT have Internet access?
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posted by foursentences
on Oct 20, 2010 -
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How can I repair / access an Integral/Courier 4GB USB memory stick? When I plug it in Windows 7 [Home Premium, 64bit] says the "Device needs to be reset before it can be used", then "Failed to reset the device to factory default".
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posted by n3rt
on May 29, 2010 -
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What kind of small toys or devices click when you rotate them forwards and backwards? Seeking mechanism or design...
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posted by pallen123
on Nov 21, 2009 -
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Argh. I've installed the drivers, I've searched high and low online, nothing is helping, so I'm coming to ya'll: how can I get my Xbox 360 wireless controller (connected to my PC via the charge and play kit via a USB port) to work on my computer? Specifically, I want to play ROMs with it.
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posted by Bageena
on Sep 3, 2009 -
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I've taken to using one of the apps available in the iphone app store as a desk clock. It sits on its dock, charging, with the display on all day. At the end of the day when I leave work, it feels warm. Am I doing it damage by keeping it on for so long every day?
posted by leemajors
on Aug 25, 2009 -
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What is this crazy sci-fi looking device I bought at a salvage store? It has knobs, a compass, and a bizarre spinning top.
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posted by agropyron
on May 28, 2009 -
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In Windows Vista, under playback devices, I selected "Don't use this device" for the default audio device. Now that device has entirely vanished, and I can't get it back.
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posted by agropyron
on Jan 2, 2009 -
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How can I change the generic name "USB Mass Storage Device" in my Vista system tray "Safely Remove Hardware" dialog?
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posted by msbrauer
on Dec 30, 2008 -
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Sansa Connect two-fer: (1) the little dial sometimes become immobile; (2) which program to use now that Yahoo Jukebox has bitten the dust?
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posted by ibmcginty
on Oct 30, 2008 -
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I'm about to begin work at a medical device company (as a paralegal) and would like an introductory book on the subject. I've scoured Amazon, but haven't found anything that's a general overview, with chapters on history, business climate, FDA and regulatory issues, litigation -- just a smattering of everything, with perhaps emphasis on legal / regulatory. Most books are more specialized. Or are there websites or white papers along these lines? Recommendations, please!
posted by nancoix
on Aug 1, 2008 -
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Just bought Ipod Touch....I love it, but sometimes not having internet connection makes most of my widget apps useless. Are there Todo list/grocery list etc type apps that one can use offline?
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posted by matthelm
on Apr 19, 2008 -
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What exactly does a Telxon 718 do? It looks like a way-back calculator but only has plus, minus, and a few weird, presumably abbreviated, button markings. Any guesses as to what it does? Video within.
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posted by vanoakenfold
on Apr 5, 2008 -
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I've made a small mechanical device but need help to find a USB-connected, -powered and -controlled part that gives mechanical input. It should be slow, turned on/off from computer, and really cheap.
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on Mar 19, 2008 -
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Looking for a smart surge protector that shuts down peripherals when a computer is turned off or asleep.
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posted by floam
on Jan 14, 2008 -
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I'm looking for an MP3 player that you can treat like a USB drive. In other words, I want to load MP3s onto it by just plugging the device into my machine and the copying files over. I do not want to use a specialized program like Itunes, and I want to use a standard USB or Firewire cable to plug the device into my computer.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Dec 24, 2007 -
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What is
this device (180KB jpg)? My dad has had it for years but doesn't know what it's purpose is. It has a jaw that
opens (103KB) and a
scale (67KB) that reads up to 72, labeled every six divisions, and closes with an odd spring. I don't think that's in degrees since the jaw does not open that wide. It's obviously for measuring something but what that something is we can't figure out. My brother's idea was something involving maps. It is made of steel except for the brass scale.
posted by 6550
on Dec 22, 2007 -
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I'm looking for a digital compass + travel clock device for my oversea trip next year. Do you guys have any recommendation? Ideally, it should be small and has good battery life (and not outrageously priced :).
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on Oct 28, 2007 -
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