The Windows program called Eraser fails partway through erasing unused space on my drive. Why? Or, recommend a different, free drive erasing utility? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Nov 22, 2008 - 7 answers

A friend in Austria sent us these silicone ... things in a Christmas package. They're clearly promotional items for this castle near Salzburg. Are they just random knickknacks, or do they have some other use?
posted by wtdoor on Dec 26, 2007 - 16 answers

I can't be the only MeFite who with a mechanical pencil fetish, help me find the ultimate mechanical pencil. [more inside]
posted by !Jim on Nov 2, 2006 - 36 answers