I will be moving to Boston for Grad school. I would love a checklist of what I need to do to prepare, A. I guess just the move in general, but most importantly B. Making the most of the MPH program and hitting the ground running- 2 years is gonna go by fast.
I have to secure housing. I need to make sure that I have enough professional clothes- so I am gonna raid the Loft clearance rack. Other than that, I am looking to find a free online Biostats and Epi course, and looking into/reading up on How to Network- everyone keeps talking about it, and I am a total introvert- so I know I gotta figure that out so I can get a job when I graduate. If such a doc already exist, or something like making the most of grad school (I already have the book Getting What you Came for) please let me know, or otherwise give me your advice on what you think I should do now to prepare and be successful, what you wish you had know or done. thanks!
posted by TRUELOTUS
on May 23, 2013 -
1 answer
What are the Netflix engineers currently doing to make sure that this weekend's release of Arrested Development Season 4 will go off without a hitch?
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posted by burnfirewalls
on May 22, 2013 -
17 answers
I have a corporate LAN/port/network security issue that I'm looking for some advice on.
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posted by JPowers
on May 22, 2013 -
13 answers
I am looking for some software (cheap, free) that will tell me which program is currently accessing the net AND how much traffic is being transferred.
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posted by gnossos
on May 22, 2013 -
5 answers
What is an inexpensive hardware and software configuration that would allow someone to stream a handful of channels of live TV to 50-100 computers, accessing these on demand?
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posted by Bathtub Bobsled
on Apr 20, 2013 -
17 answers
Shortened URLs don't work for me anymore. Say, on my phone, when I'm reading my Twitter feed and I click on a shortened URL, it doesn't redirect, just eventually returns a 'time out' error. I've copied and pasted the short URL into both Chrome and Safari, but with no luck. Can you help?
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posted by undue influence
on Apr 18, 2013 -
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Why are file transfers between PCs on my home network so slow when I can download stuff from the internet way faster? I'm a developer, not an IT guy; I don't even know where to start looking to figure this stuff out. Details below -
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posted by xbonesgt
on Apr 18, 2013 -
12 answers
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 -
9 answers
I have a somewhat complicated home network (see inside) that works OK most of the time but is occasionally unreliable. What software tools exist for testing the
long-term reliability of a network (i.e. over several days)?
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posted by Betelgeuse
on Apr 10, 2013 -
6 answers
I just purchased an underpowered computer to experiment further with remote desktops.
Ideally I'd like to be able to use a remote desktop technology to stream HD video from the remote server, play a game on the client that's rendered on the more powerful server, and to have a local user work on the remote serving computer while another account on the server is being accessed remotely by the thin client.
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posted by jsturgill
on Apr 10, 2013 -
12 answers
I have a personal desktop that I want to access from my laptop while I am traveling abroad for the next 4 months (international, not the fastest connections). CrossLoop seems to work but what else should I use that is more robust?
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posted by DaftMythic
on Mar 17, 2013 -
9 answers
When job searching, how do you successfully network without looking tacky, blowing your cover at your current job, looking desperate - just general rules for avoiding acting in poor taste, whatever that would look like?
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posted by windbox
on Mar 11, 2013 -
5 answers
After wasting two different off-days trying to get my damnable modem+router working, I want to return them both and get something entirely new. Any good recommendations for a solid, reliable DSL modem and wireless router set-up with decent NAS support?
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posted by Rhaomi
on Mar 3, 2013 -
5 answers
I have a mess of ad-hoc backup systems, none of which “just work”. I would like to have a NAS that quietly backs up the cross-platform content I have, and also mirrors it online securely. I should probably budget for about 1-2 TB. I have no problem doing geeky setup stuff, but the less routine stuff I have to remember, the better. System details follow.
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posted by scruss
on Feb 10, 2013 -
10 answers
I have a friend who has become totally reliant on an e-mail account, which was provided by an internet service provider which she has just left to go to a new ISP. She uses Outlook 2003 as her e-mail client program. Unfortunately, she is now finding that after moving to this new ISP that although she can receive e-mails absolutely fine, she cannot send e-mails.
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posted by conrad101
on Feb 7, 2013 -
16 answers
Trying to set up a new wireless network and running into all kinds of strange problems. Connections dropped every few hours! Some machines work, some don't! Can connect to internet,
can't connect to
router! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER
(literally). Please help.
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posted by Rhaomi
on Feb 7, 2013 -
10 answers
I lack the networking skills needed to progress further in my job. I'm trying my best, it's not working out. I need some help on how to make it happen.
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posted by gadha
on Jan 28, 2013 -
1 answer
I have a small netbook (Samsung NC10), running Windows XP, that I very much like for travel. But in some places, it doesn't connect to the internet over wifi. I've never tried to figure out why, or fix it: it's so far always been somewhere I could either skip being connected for a few days or plug directly into a router. But for an upcoming trip I'd like some help with a better plan and some tools and resources.
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posted by still_wears_a_hat
on Jan 23, 2013 -
5 answers
I am looking for something to help me quickly and easily change the IP address(es) I use on my laptop's network adapter.
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posted by Sternmeyer
on Jan 22, 2013 -
6 answers
I need some help on networking and ip addresses. I'm working on a project that uses a RN-XV Wifly module to connect to a home's wifi network. To use the device you will have a GUI that on the back-end telnets to the Wifly module and sends a serial string of commands. So if the Wifly address is 10.1.0.17, it would send:
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posted by BeeDo
on Jan 7, 2013 -
14 answers
How can I unlock an iphone tied to t-mobile in the UK?
I have received as a Christmas present an iphone which is locked to t-mobile. I am currently on an 02 contract that ties me for a further 6 months. Clearly, I would like to use my 02 sim with this iphone, however, when I went to a shop who specialised in phone unlocking, to get it unlocked, I was told that he could not unlock it and that it would take atleast a month to get t-mobile to unlock it. It was also mentioned that the merger of t-mobile in to the new company everything everywhere will probably delay the unlocking further. I am getting the impression that I will be forced to take out a t-mobile contract as it stands. Anyone out there have any recent knowledge about t-mobile unlocking.
Many thanks!
posted by conrad101
on Dec 23, 2012 -
7 answers
My company has a security policy against using their equipment outside the U.S.A. What steps can I take to get them to make an exception for me?
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posted by puddleglum
on Dec 18, 2012 -
13 answers
I want to move to network-attached storage. I've got two Macs and am trying to decide between buying an Airport Extreme or Seagate GoFlex.
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posted by blueshammer
on Nov 23, 2012 -
9 answers
Screening questions (and answers!) for low-level office IT admin staff.
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posted by Iteki
on Nov 21, 2012 -
20 answers
Why are there many products for in-home power-line computer networking, but nearly nothing for phone-line networking?
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posted by massysett
on Nov 5, 2012 -
7 answers
What is the best practice for setting up Windows laptops inside and outside of a domain?
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posted by chairish
on Oct 13, 2012 -
0 answers
Please help me solve my router management issues. At my house I want multiple SSIDs (at least two), AND the ability to monitor network traffic by device or by SSID.
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posted by rhapsodie
on Oct 12, 2012 -
6 answers
What is the best way to play MP3s on one computer, but controlled (prev, next, play, volume, etc.) by an interface on another computer. Complication level: there shouldn't be one because there is Linux and FreeBSD and NFS and shit everywhere. Why is this harder than it should be?
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posted by wrok
on Oct 3, 2012 -
9 answers
Does anyone know how to access a Synology (or other) NAS remotely -- esp. if they seem to be behind multiple routers in a big network?
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posted by This_Will_Be_Good
on Sep 22, 2012 -
6 answers
Now that my kids are getting older and wanting to use more stuff online from a wider range of devices, what can I do to keep an eye on what they're doing?
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posted by singingfish
on Sep 20, 2012 -
7 answers
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 -
8 answers
I'd like to select which network interface is used for Internet access on a per-application basis. How do I do this on 64bit Windows 7?
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posted by ODiV
on Aug 8, 2012 -
10 answers
I have an Apple TV (1st generation) connected to my 720p TV. I have an Intel iMac. What I don't have is a WiFi subscription. Help me understand what's possible with this and if I can connect the two.
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posted by zardoz
on Jul 29, 2012 -
5 answers
What networking or server (NAS?) equipment do I need to set up a small design business that will use a lot of fairly large CAD, Rhino, PSD, AI, and other design-type files?
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posted by This_Will_Be_Good
on Jul 21, 2012 -
3 answers
Who has tried to sell a network/studio on an idea for a TV series by producing an episode on their own? Stories of success and failures both welcome.
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posted by jayfrosting
on Jun 12, 2012 -
7 answers
Having acquired a couch on which to sit and an 8 bit Nintendo to play whilst sitting on said couch, my girlfriend and I are now getting audio and network stuff. Please help us fill in the gaps!
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posted by monocultured
on May 29, 2012 -
3 answers
One of my Soundbridges died. What's a decent network audio player to replace it with?
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posted by scruss
on May 25, 2012 -
4 answers
I am looking for some resources for a non-IT person who needs to solve the IT needs of a small but growing consultancy business. Heavy snowfall inside.
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posted by OctopusRex
on May 24, 2012 -
5 answers
Is it possible to use a Cisco 881 along with a broadband router to connect to Amazon VPC (with hardware VPN option)?
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posted by bootlaces
on May 20, 2012 -
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