I'm looking to pick up an instrument. What would you recommend that doesn't cost too much to buy and maintain, is fairly easy to learn, can be self-taught (i.e. with online resources/videos), and works well as a solo instrument? [more inside]
posted by sciencemandan on Aug 25, 2009 - 29 answers

I'm trying to find the easiest photo blogging software for my father (age 74) for his travel blog. [more inside]
posted by jcdill on Jun 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Advice for a server newb who needs help getting started with a simple media/backup/torrent server? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on May 29, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me learn to appreciate and have fun with tactical RPGs! [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on May 27, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me brainstorm easy packed lunches. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on May 16, 2009 - 19 answers

I need more quick, healthy, dinner suggestions, but I am Picky, Picky. I've perused many a thread here about this, and am hoping to catch something new with a smaller net. Spicy is the key here. If it tastes good with my rooster sauce it will be a keeper. [more inside]
posted by duckus on Apr 9, 2009 - 17 answers

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Meniere's Disease -- basically chronic vertigo and other inner ear/balance issues. The first course of treatment is through diet: very low salt and no alcohol. The trouble is he still eats like he is in college... [more inside]
posted by sararah on Sep 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Steamed Rice with what? I'd like to use my rice cooker more often. I'm looking for recipes that take five to ten minutes that I can add / pour over / serve next to my steamed rice. Bonus: What are some things I can add to the rice cooker as the rice is being cooked to make it a one pot meal?
posted by bigmusic on Sep 1, 2008 - 34 answers

What are some good 70's and 80's songs suitable for playing in a pharmacy? My father owns a family pharmacy and we have an iPod with nice 70's and 80's songs set to play for the customers. Can you tell me some that I can add to the playlist? Remember nice calm easy listening ones are best, and no dirty or bad songs about dying etc.. To get an idea of some of the songs I have here's a link to the playlist so far. Specific songs are great, but I will also take artists. Try not to give duplicates. If 10 people give 10 songs that's 100 new songs! Thanks!
posted by ptsampras14 on Aug 18, 2008 - 34 answers

I need some really easy-to-learn nursery rhymes in foreign languages. [more inside]
posted by low_horrible_immoral on Aug 1, 2008 - 19 answers

I've just bought my first guitar & amp. I want to teach myself. What songs are easy for a complete newcomer to pick up? [more inside]
posted by handee on Mar 26, 2008 - 27 answers

Is there an easy way for a non we-savvy person to create a password-protected url on which to demo a website before taking it "live?" [more inside]
posted by Ignatius J. Reilly on Mar 23, 2008 - 9 answers

What's a job that's easy to get that requires a bachelor's degree? [more inside]
posted by Ndwright on Feb 23, 2008 - 21 answers

Help this impatient person learn how to cook from a book. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Dec 19, 2007 - 24 answers

How many different conversations can six people have? [more inside]
posted by keasby on Dec 13, 2007 - 18 answers

I run a small, private forum for a few friends who are scattered across the US & Canada. I'm looking for easy ways to incorporate other ways for me to enable additional communication between members - whether it's a group voice chat or a chat room. I need help figuring out how to do this very easily (I was barely technical enough to install a pretty skin for my phpBB), very cheaply (preferably free), and so that it maintains a reasonable level of privacy. Can you help me figure this out? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Sep 25, 2007 - 7 answers

my wife is pregnant; we need easy healthy things to cook. [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Aug 29, 2007 - 23 answers

Please help me find a musical instrument to learn that fits all these qualifications (in order of importance): super easy to learn, small, cheap. [more inside]
posted by marginaliana on Apr 30, 2007 - 27 answers

How can i stream 50 short .flv files from a player on a website that I am designing?...is this possible? [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Feb 20, 2007 - 6 answers

AlwaysPreparedFilter: What are ten (give or take a few) ingredients that are handy to always have on hand to cook a good meal? [more inside]
posted by elquien on Dec 27, 2006 - 33 answers

I recently had the brilliant idea of giving my girlfriend a domain name plus hosting for her birthday. While it was well received, I haven't yet found a way to help her write a web site. While I know web technology really well, teaching my girlfriend HTML, CSS and JavaScript is not an option. We tried Frontpage (which is simply crap) and Dreamweaver (which is too closely coupled to the code for her) so far and didn't get anywhere. Is there any really simple page creation software, possibly web-based, that would allow her to create her own site without too much hassle? I'm thinking about something with the difficulty level of Google Page Creator, but maybe with a bit more power. Linux servers running pretty much anything are available.
posted by themel on Nov 10, 2006 - 22 answers

I want a little wiki to host on my web space just for my use and possibly for some friends' use, but I can't seem to find anything to fit my preferences: (1) stores data in text or HTML files rather than a database, (2) lets me change the template by editing the files themselves, and (3) can have cruft-free URL's. [more inside]
posted by freddymungo on Oct 30, 2006 - 11 answers

What are some cheap and effective ways to make your life easier? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF on Jun 12, 2006 - 42 answers

What is the easiest country to immigrate to in Europe? [more inside]
posted by Livewire Confusion on Apr 21, 2005 - 13 answers

So I have 7 weeks in an office with basically nothing to do. How should I be spending my time? Resources: Computer, desk chair, phone. Goals: Enlightenment, Entertainment, and/or Fast Cash [more inside]
posted by slapshot57 on Apr 12, 2005 - 8 answers

What is an easy-to-install fairly secure Windows-based Webserver that I can use to show some static pages (so, no scripting needed) in an intranet. Non-IIS.
posted by vacapinta on Mar 11, 2004 - 20 answers

What's a really comfortable and easy pen to write with? Apparently I hold my pen "wrong", which causes some pain, and have a lot of stiffness in my hands to begin with. Ultimately I'm looking for something that will allow me to write for a good length of time without too much discomfort. Plus, I don't want to spend too much money, as I'd likely just lose the pen. Anywhere in the $20 -$30 (CDN) range is good.
So what are your tips or suggestions for making writing physically easier?
posted by aclevername on Dec 19, 2003 - 20 answers