What is the legality of providing free/cheap wifi to neighbors? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 15 answers

Am I really stuck with Comcast as my only cable internet provider in Portland OR? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 17 answers

I've been tasked with finding an e-commerce consulting company to help guide us (we are a wing of a fortune 500 company) through the entire e-commerce process. Not so much creating it necessarily, but more guidance/consulting. My google-fu is yielding all fluff. Ideally, looking for "Company X helped Barnes & Noble switch to an online storefront" type of info, so I can back up any suggestions I might be able to make.
posted on May 13, 2008 - 9 answers

Help! Why is my Gmail, accessed through my Macbook's Mail application, occasionally not sending emails, even though they're listed as "sent"? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Where on the internet can I watch/download high quality music videos?
posted on May 12, 2008 - 11 answers

Looking for recommendations for five-star, all-inclusive resorts in Mexico's Mayan Riviera with wireless/wired Internet access en suite (free, or *reasonably* priced). I'm going to Mexico for a week this summer and I will have to touch base with my clients during the evening as well as perform a couple of minor website modifications while I'm there. Personal experiences would be great! :)
posted on May 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Can I set up a temporary call-center with ten different lines using Skype? Or is there another VOIP solution that would cost less than installing new lines? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 9 answers

I am having a disagreement with a co-web developer I'm working with. He's insisting that having image width and height specified for images in the image tags is going to make an enormous difference in how fast this database driven site will render, while I feel that having the height and width called in the css for these images is enough. The site is very fast. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 21 answers

My computer has recently been exposed to the wild internet without being behind a firewall. I'm running Windows 2000 without a software firewall. What should I do now to clean my machine and make sure it hasn't been subject to an exploit? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 11 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

Does anybody know where I can find a full picture of the guy in this image? I don't remember much else about the image that would be helpful, only that he is standing facing the camera and I think he is wearing a black suit and tie. This picture is part of a running gag I had with an old friend and would love to find it again. Help me, Green!
posted on May 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Looking for a home stereo setup that supports internet radio, traditional radio, CD's and MP3's without a computer in the middle. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 3 answers

Mobile Internet access options in Scandinavia? For a foreigner, preferably no long term contract. [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Are the Comcast DVR woes over? Would anyone, today, say that the Comcast DVR with Tivo service works well? I'm moving house and want to set up a new TV and internet package with a Tivo-based DVR. Should I keep what I have or go with something new? Boston area in case it matters to the service. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 11 answers

I am using Belkin N1 Vision wireless router to get access to the internet. I need to expand my wireless network coverage but I am confuse what to buy? Another Router, Switch, or access point? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 5 answers

With the internet making it much easier to sell things remotely, how is Ticketmaster still able to virtually monopolize event ticket sales? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me remember this game and find something similar. [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Have you seen blog threads where commenters seem not to have read the initial post, and are way off topic? I'm seeking more examples of this for my dissertation research. Looking for blogs which have garnered comments similar to those mentioned on the earlier MeFi threads Tuesdays with Maury, Jeremy Jordan Loves Demon Dogs, and How Hawkish. Basically, commenters show up and start commenting as if they haven't read the original post at all, and they don't seem to have any idea what the discussion is about. In many cases they seem to think they're talking to a celebrity, or they are just seeking information in the wrong place. [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 24 answers

Do any of you have any knowledge/experience with public-files.com? I have been using publicdata.com but public-files.com is a lot cheaper and seems to offer more information. I googled public-files.com but didn't get anything more than links advertising it but no opinions or users of their service.
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 2 answers

How do financial dominatrices make their money? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to build my own UI on a portable/embedded device. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 7 answers

I am looking for online magazines to submit art/literature/experimental/fun articles to. I think 'The Believer' magazine is a good example of the type I crave. UK based would be best, but not completely necessary. [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 9 answers

What is the best ISP in Vancouver, Canada? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 17 answers

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? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone know of a template that is similar to AskMetaFilter? I'm trying to set up a communications site for my company, and I think that this format would suit it perfectly. I'm not much of a programmer, but I really like the social format of this site and think that my company could benefit from a similar structure for our interior communications. Any suggestions?
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 9 answers

I know there are paying content writing jobs on the internet because I've done some commissioned articles for eHow.com and I've applied to about.com. I'd love to find more sites like these to apply to, but it's tough, because searching for "online writing jobs" generally yields a bunch of spammy pyramid schemes and so on. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Off to Israel and don't want to miss my internet fix. Anyone know the best ISP? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Internet connection in one room works fine for several months, then slowly quits. Moving to another room starts the cycle again. We're using a cable modem. Do I have to rewire my house? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 8 answers

Anyone here ever been a Fraud Prevention Specialist? What's the job actually like? I was doing some job searching and saw a posting for one, though it seems it's more geared towards online fraud and stuff. [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 2 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

How my web privacy do I have when I use the internet at work? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 28 answers

I want to collaborate in real time (or not far off) on some music with someone who lives far away from me. [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the best way to get a .tv domain without paying too much? I already have a hosting account on bluehost.com so I want register the domain and then transfer it to bluehost. Which registrar should I use? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Why do flickr and Netflix kill my internet connection? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Webbrowsing/Internet Explorer 6 Filter: When reading a long webpage(usually several screen lengths), I often click on a link that's part way down. IE goes to that webpage in the same window(as it should). However, when I click back, I often find that I am at the top of the first page. I'm pretty sure it always used to scroll down to where I was before I clicked on the link. Now it only does that sometimes. I know this is minor, but it bugs me sometimes. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I listen to the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games in Salem, OR? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 11 answers

In a similar vein to a previous question of mine, after successfully tackling that problem, I am now again trying to 'bridge that gap'. This time a neighbouring house in our community would like to be wired up for internet. [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 2 answers

Mom's FINALLY decided she'll get a computer. I'm gonna help, so it'll be a MacBook. I know there's been a lot already here on this topic, but... [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 23 answers

My site's cron tasks eat up a lot of bandwidth. Can I change the paths from http to local? Or can I move the tasks to my home server? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm researching viral marketing campaigns, and I'm looking for some of the best and worst examples out there. [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 23 answers

I have an idea for a simple piece of software. It would involve intercepting browser requests, checking the requested url (probably not ip address, so before that conversion takes place) testing the url and redirecting if it passes the test. The test will itself make a network connection. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 11 answers

What were yesterday's best online April Fools pranks? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 23 answers

I have a wireless router in my house. 150 metres away I have a shed where I want to be able to use the internet on my laptop. There are electricity outlets in the house and in the shed but not in between. How do I get the signal from the house to my shed? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Thinking of moving my landline and DSL service from Verizon to Time Warner in New York City. I'd be interested to hear about other experiences, as well as any other suggestions people might have. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 26 answers

I'm looking for travel blogs with a very specific focus. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 4 answers

What is your favorite Online Backing Service? and why?
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 13 answers

Please recommend a free online address book for my slightly technophobic step-mom. I've found a bunch that might work, but not having any experience with them, I don't know which are safe and which are going to sell her info to spammers. The easier to use, the better.
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 6 answers

Why do some women on dating sites post pictures of themselves with men as their primary photos? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 21 answers

Is there a simple program out there that you can drag a file onto that will automagically upload to a pre-configured FTP server and copy the URL to the clipboard? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Why does one particular website refuse to load? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 15 answers