InternetFilter: Besides MetaFilter, whats the must read of the day? Tired of perusing the usual suspects for cool things on the internet. As I grow older find myself a bit less enthused over reddit, fark, digg, etc.
As we all know, Metafilter is the holy grail of knowledge and all things fantastic, but I find myself wondering if there are a couple of pit stops missing before arriving here that will make my internet time better. Thinking along the lines of science, art, sociology, psychology, music and more. Any and all suggestions much appreciated.
posted by Funmonkey1
on Oct 13, 2008 -
20 answers
I'm thinking of starting a Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (
YNPN) chapter in my city. Has anyone ever joined or started a chapter? What is the organization like?
posted by trillian
on Oct 9, 2008 -
1 answer
Netgear access point weirdness. Wireless roaming. OMG, why does the AP do
this and as a result cause my internets connection to connect/disconnect frequently?
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posted by beerbajay
on Sep 28, 2008 -
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My non-profit uses a DSL service best typified as a mom and pop operation in our small city. The ISP recently switched their upstream provider and our DSL speeds got an immediate burst in speed and quality. Now it's back to being pokey again. What's the best way to see what's going on in a network sense?
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posted by diode
on Sep 17, 2008 -
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I was recently passed over for an interview for a great job because of (I strongly believe) my lack of references (which the ad requested, but I submitted without anyway because my other qualifications were strong). I don’t have any references. Not professional. Not personal. I’m dependable (to a fault!), hardworking, and stable (years-long resume gap notwithstanding), but I have no way of proving this. I suffered from crippling depression and anxiety for years...
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2008 -
25 answers
Can anyone suggest a catchy tagline for a networking site for doctors? Everything I come up with just seems so mundane!
posted by healey
on Sep 9, 2008 -
18 answers
I have a cable modem provided by Time Warner Cable of NYC (
seen here). The back of the device has one 10 Base-T port (ethernet jack) and one USB type B jack. Can I connect a laptop to the USB jack and my Xbox 360 to the ethernet jack?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Aug 28, 2008 -
13 answers
There's a job opening and it turns out I have a contact there. How can I make the most of it without just being told to "apply online"?
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posted by luckyveronica
on Aug 21, 2008 -
3 answers
Help me convince my friend of a basic networking truth. He sent me an e-mail saying he was assigning static IPs to all the devices on his home network so the signal would be stronger. More details inside:
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posted by arniec
on Aug 21, 2008 -
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So I bought an Acer Aspire One, a netbook/UMPC/whatever you want to call it, and it comes with Linpus and I know next to nothing about Linuxish stuff let alone this flavour, please help with some basic questions?
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posted by loquax
on Aug 17, 2008 -
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One particular Mac on my home network is experiencing really slow internet connectivity. I have tried a lot of different stuff so far...
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posted by scarabic
on Aug 15, 2008 -
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How do I transparently share files from a Windows Server 2008 box to several XP computers? I want it to stop asking for a username and password when people try to access files.
Also, can anyone point me in the right direction to solving this weird network issue I've been having?
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posted by Magnakai
on Aug 9, 2008 -
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I like to think of myself as somewhat of a power user when it comes to mail servers, SSH, Gmail, and Outlook, but this one has me stumped! I use Outlook for both work and personal e-mail, but while on the network at work our ports are pretty locked down. How might I access my Gmail account via IMAP in Outlook while on a locked-down network? Ports 25, 110, 143, 587, 993, etc., are all blocked.
In order to access personal e-mail, I connect via SSH (PuTTY) to my DreamHost mail server and tunnel POP/SMTP (ports 110 and 25) traffic over that SSH session. Is there any way I could use that SSH connection to tunnel to Gmail's servers for IMAP access as well? If not using that tunnel, is there another way?
I can access Gmail through a web browser, but my objective is to be able to collect all my e-mail in Outlook as well. Thanks!
posted by izicwe
on Aug 7, 2008 -
16 answers
Computer 1 (XP SP2) and Computer 2 (XP) are connected to a router. I want to transfer and manipulate files from one on the other. I don't want to use File and Print Sharing. Any solutions?
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posted by daksya
on Aug 2, 2008 -
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SETUP:
-One PowerMac G4 running OS 10.4
-One Macbook Pro running OS 10.5.4
-One Airport Extreme (older UFO model) on 802.11g
For a long time I've had a home network between my desktop and my Airport. I never had any problems with signal or anything. About a year ago I purchased a Macbook Pro and set it up for my network. The only problem is that on my Macbook I consistently get fluctuating signal strength and my network often just disappears all together.
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posted by ISeemToBeAVerb
on Jul 29, 2008 -
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I'm setting up a wireless network in my house and am having a problem getting my XP laptop and my roommates Vista laptop on at the same time.
I can get one or the other accessing the internet (when right clicking on network and repairing). I'm assuming this is an IP conflict since when I get her Vista laptop accessing the net, a yellow triangle with an exclamtion mark pops up in my task bar and then my laptop won't access the net.
My guess is I have to set up a static IP for both?
posted by debu
on Jul 29, 2008 -
19 answers
Help me figure out the best approach to getting a smaller quantity of network cable type (cat6 outdoor, uv rating only - aerial run) that is apparently only available in bulk.
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posted by kalessin
on Jul 16, 2008 -
9 answers
Career / resume / job hunting advice for moving to a big city and looking for an engineering / government job.
Looking for advice to help me squeeze every bit of juice out of my first job which I consider to be a very rare job for someone of my background, age, and experience.
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posted by decrescendo
on Jul 14, 2008 -
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I live in Vermont. I work in a small town that has been directly affected by the recent Brooke Bennett tragedy (family involved 12 year old in sex ring and killed her, attempted to blame it on a MySpace predator) in an industry that is directly related to dealing with the aftermath.
I am also reading
Freakonomics, which amongst other things has persuaded me to look past media hype and compare numbers to actual relevant data. I have two questions
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posted by SirStan
on Jul 2, 2008 -
13 answers
What's the best way to get my wireless router (Linksys WRT54G2) to play nice with my Vonage VOIP adaptor (Motorola VT 1005)? Frequently when I'm trying to upload somewhat sizeable files (e.g., like a minute-long movie to youtube), I lose my connection and have to reboot.
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posted by chinston
on Jun 30, 2008 -
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My (very) small office has two desktops running XP Pro (SP3), that are networked using a cable. They also share a DSL internet connection, which can also be accessed wirelessly via our Linksys router.
The internet connection isn't password protected, which is nice in that it allows people who visit to have an easy time getting online. However, I'm pretty sure that free and easy access to wireless network=anyone can access our shared folders on those two desktops. Clearly, this is bad, but I'm not sure what to do. Please explain a fix to me like I'm five. Thanks.
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posted by 4ster
on Jun 26, 2008 -
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I have finally completed a overhaul of my home network. There's only one question left - how can I leverage the resources I have to backup my Mac?
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posted by kbanas
on Jun 26, 2008 -
14 answers
Archaic Windows dial-up networking question; why do I randomly lose internet connectivity (with dial-up still online) and can't get it back without restarting the computer?
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posted by Jimbob
on Jun 23, 2008 -
11 answers
I am looking for vendor sources to purchase used optical network transport equipment (OC-12/OC-48 generation) and spare parts.
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posted by thewalrus
on Jun 13, 2008 -
1 answer
Career networking issues: I need super-explicit advice about how to utilize connections, set up informational interviews, and, well, network.
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posted by chickletworks
on Jun 12, 2008 -
9 answers
How can I reach potential clients and new avenues for my health business? Would love specific suggestions for online networks, writing and speaking opportunities, and individual consultations. My business revolves around holistic health, life coaching, homeopathy, and intuitive skills.
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posted by healthyliving
on Jun 10, 2008 -
1 answer
How do I manage my HOSTS/LMHOSTS file and/or better manage a virtual machine IP that changes?
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posted by bertrandom
on Jun 5, 2008 -
7 answers
Yet Another Social Networking Question: I'm looking for something that does well with different user groups.
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posted by chrisfromthelc
on Jun 3, 2008 -
6 answers
Can anyone recommend software for a community forum / photo gallery / blog suitable for a corporate organisation?
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posted by hot soup girl
on May 19, 2008 -
5 answers
PugetSoundFilter: We're relocating to Kitsap County, from Philadelphia, in a month. I need to find the other hackers and tinkerers. Help me build a new network.
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posted by Netzapper
on May 10, 2008 -
8 answers
How can I get a computer running Vista Business to join a Windows 2000 Server Domain?
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posted by evanm
on May 7, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by miasma
on May 6, 2008 -
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Started a new job a week ago, heading to an industry informational panel tomorrow that will provide a huge opportunity for networking. How do I avoid looking like a shmuck when I'm asked a question about my new company and I don't know the answer?
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posted by undercoverhuwaaah
on Apr 29, 2008 -
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Our home builder installed cat6 network cable for me as a favor, but now that we've moved in, a cable tester now reports it as shorting out. Wires 5&6 are shorting. I guess they treated the cable too roughly. Does anyone have any advice for me on using the old cable to pull new cable through the walls to the second floor? If I was to install a messenger cable for future pulls at the same time, what should I use for that?
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posted by Jupiter Jones
on Apr 25, 2008 -
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Going to be moving into a new office space, where will will get to redesign some of the space for our needs. We will need to set of a 10TB server rack-- need to figure out how much space should we set aside for a server room. If you were starting to set up one from scratch, what would you start considering?
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posted by ShawnStruck
on Apr 24, 2008 -
12 answers
Looking for advice and strategies from experienced business networkers (or schmoozers, for lack of a better word.)
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posted by justonegirl
on Apr 22, 2008 -
4 answers
Telecom nerd filter (again): Documented instances of 802.16-2004 or 802.16e-2005 WiMax installations interfering with C-band satellite systems? 3.40 GHz to 6.425 GHz frequency range.
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posted by thewalrus
on Apr 21, 2008 -
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