I am looking for examinations of the Internet and World Wide Web that use the structure and/or history of the city as a metaphor.
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posted by 0bvious
on Apr 12, 2013 -
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Mr. BlahLaLa and I are considering buying Kid BlahLaLa a laptop for his 10th birthday. (We want him to be able to play Minecraft and browse the internet.) We're a Mac family but I'm pretty sure this computer will have to be non-Mac because they're so much cheaper, which in turn opens up a whole world of internet security questions that I usually don't think about on my mac. Plus the whole idea of "Now I'm giving my kid a computer, what do I need to think about?" type of stuff.
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Mar 2, 2013 -
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I'd like to create a great streaming setup for my living room. Exact requirements inside
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posted by nickhb
on Feb 16, 2013 -
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I used to have a lot of fun doing some web design a few years back, and wanted to have some fun with it again.
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posted by readygo
on Feb 10, 2013 -
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When I stream video from almost any source, it gobbles up 100 percent of my CPU usage and becomes choppy and unwatchable. I've tried every trick in the book. Any suggestions?
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posted by ronofthedead
on Jan 26, 2013 -
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What's the best, fastest way to set up a computer to do nothing but surf the internet?
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posted by nickhb
on Oct 10, 2012 -
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Some web content, like Tumblr and the videos on Netflix appear in greyscale, with vertical lines all over them, and smushed into the left side of the screen. If I want to click on something, I need to click on the place it would normally be, rather than where it appears on the tiny, greyscale screen. I don't think it's my browser, because it happens on both Safari and IE (I know, I know, but I can't watch Netflix on Safari). I couldn't find an answer on Google. Thanks in advance!
posted by WhathaveIdonenow?
on Sep 19, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a book recommendation on the history of computer and internet security.
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posted by cman
on Sep 15, 2012 -
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What is the relationship between the ritual and the algorithm? Are all rituals algorithmic?
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posted by 0bvious
on Jul 17, 2012 -
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Asking on behalf of a friend: she runs a weekly GoToMeeting webinar that now needs to be captioned in real time. Is there a good software solution?
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posted by theatro
on Jul 3, 2012 -
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Where can I find a free download for a G2M4 codec that doesn't include nasty viruses that will torture my computer?
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posted by crazylegs
on Jun 14, 2012 -
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What are the earliest examples of Internet-based art? Are they still online? Do they date all the way back to the 1960s when the Internet was founded? Are there earlier examples of computer-based art from before the advent of the Internet?
posted by mortaddams
on Apr 21, 2012 -
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I'm looking for 'Folk' Web Cultures. I am thinking of the recent take-down of Geocities, which seemed to refresh people's love of the naff, kitsch aesthetic it was famous for, as a prime example. What are some other folk cultures still lingering in the dark corners of the web?
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posted by 0bvious
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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If I want to be a cypherpunk, or at least effectively use their software, how important is it that I learn to program?
posted by vash
on Feb 10, 2012 -
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Looking for computer/internet recommendations for my 10 year old friend. What are the coolest, most interesting, and least consumerist activities, websites, and other digital/virtual things that I can introduce this kid to? What did you like to do with computers / the internet when you were that age?
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posted by bubukaba
on Jan 3, 2012 -
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I've been asked to research the viability of the launch of a new top-level domain (TLD) parallel to dot-com. Assuming the prospective domain owner wishes not to reduplicate the internet as it exists now merely with another extension, I'd like to ask: Let's say you could take what you know about how the internet works (indexing, monetization, traffic, web-mastering but also crowdsourcing, social networking, political organizing, personal publishing, microfunding, etc.) and for reasons purely fictional, the existing system was scrapped and being re-built from scratch, what would you do with that opportunity if you had it?
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posted by brynnwood
on Dec 26, 2011 -
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My internet connection suddenly slowed way down. I've tried all the usual things, but I need some expert advice.
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posted by nickhb
on Dec 14, 2011 -
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What do I *really* need to do in order to keep my computer reasonably save from malware and intrusions?
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posted by lord_yo
on Dec 10, 2011 -
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Is it possible to run a Linksys WRT54G wireless router off a Dell 24 switch router?
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posted by ascetic
on Nov 13, 2011 -
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Ok so I'm overseas for awhile, horrible internet; is there a way store webpages automatically so I don't have to reload them next time? I view page, what i see is saved?? Is it possible?
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posted by rmathew1
on Aug 5, 2011 -
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Does anyone know of any computer software that can be used to turn on and off an electronic motor or switch?
posted by *lostatsea*
on Aug 4, 2011 -
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What's the best Net-Nanny-Type software out there for my 10 year old daughter's new MacBook Air?
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posted by madred
on May 9, 2011 -
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Where can I learn more about how one's laptop can be remotely used by others, specifically pertaining to keystrokes, text saved in the cloud such as in a blogpost draft or yahoo mail or some such with a particular emphasis on means to identify and secure one's work, even if offline?
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posted by The Lady is a designer
on Dec 17, 2010 -
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How can I make a pushpin type map that will help me to track the location of something. Specifically, community entered information (more information inside)
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posted by Raichle
on Nov 26, 2010 -
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What would be the best way of going about telling people about a project I've been working on?
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posted by thebenman
on Oct 10, 2010 -
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How do I get a VPN (hotspotshield) to "turn off" so I can use the internet normally? Is it possible?
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posted by bearette
on Sep 27, 2010 -
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What web based email provider would you suggest as an alternative to my current one?
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posted by gman
on Sep 23, 2010 -
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I'm pretty sure that too much internet has fried my brain. If I cut back my time online, is it likely that my powers of concentration will return? And how should I structure an "internet diet" for maximum effect?
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posted by gallusgallus
on Jun 3, 2010 -
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how can I watch BBC's iPlayer in the US? A one-step solution is ideal, without having to install and configure a system-wide proxy (which is the current way I can think of doing it). Some software or plugin custom-setup for iPlayer?
posted by lrodman
on May 8, 2010 -
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Background Info: I'm going to move into a house with 5 adults = 5 computers. No gaming or downloading large video files. But we would all use the computer for browsing the web, email, chatting and a couple of us may be streaming video to watch Lost or some other TV show.
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posted by Wanderer7
on Apr 22, 2010 -
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I'm about to receive a desktop computer (Windows 7 Pro) that I am going to use *solely* for playing an online game. Do I need any additional security or virus protection programs aside from what comes with Windows 7?
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posted by woot
on Feb 13, 2010 -
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My laptop (an Acer Travelmate) just gave up the ghost after 3 years and a replaced (but still dodgy) hard drive. Any suggestions for laptops that can handle plenty of travel and being bumped around in bags?
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posted by divabat
on Feb 10, 2010 -
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How do I erase my google trail? When I search my name on google, all kinds of old stuff appears, much of which I have already deleted. Is there some way to remove this stuff permanently and totally, so it doesn't appear when my name is googled?
posted by crazylegs
on Jan 29, 2010 -
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Suddenly today, I can't stay logged into anything - Google, Facebook, Metafilter, Twitter, Flickr, etc. I've run through a bunch of possibilities, but could the power cutting out last night have done something?
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posted by peep
on Nov 17, 2009 -
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