I want an app that I install on my Droid 3 phone that'll find my computer on my home wireless network and which I can point to my music folder and stream.
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posted by cthuljew
on Jan 11, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm reformatting the hard drive of my parent's Windows 7 PC to give to somebody. That's all well and good--software is reinstalled, drivers are updated, Windows Update looks happy. When I started the machine for the first time after Windows 7 installation was complete, it did it's standard thing where it asked what the user name was, what the PC name was, basic settings, etc. Is there any way to redo that setup for the new owner when they turn it on for the first time?
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posted by jroybal
on Jan 10, 2013 -
5 answers
I moved an SSD to a new system. Now I can't access files on the old hdd that were created during the time the SSD was a part of that old system. Can they be brought back to life?
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posted by peacay
on Jan 9, 2013 -
15 answers
How do I get my windows box to work with my Thunderbolt display? I'm trying to get rid of an extra monitor. I'm willing to invest in a new motherboard and/or video card. Has anyone done it?
posted by empath
on Jan 8, 2013 -
5 answers
How can I tweak the Windows 7 search index so that I can find all files on both the SSD and the hdd?
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posted by peacay
on Jan 1, 2013 -
6 answers
Help me name my new product, which combines the functionality of popular existing apps, but is specialized with high-security features.
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posted by bfu
on Dec 26, 2012 -
21 answers
How might I recover an Office 2010 product key from a Windows install now located on an external hard drive?
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posted by dumbland
on Dec 19, 2012 -
4 answers
Looking for software for windows to tag movies and tv shows media files for itunes.
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posted by ndaguiar
on Jul 17, 2012 -
0 answers
PC Tech filter: What's a common disk-image format that I can use for storing images of bootable flash media? Sending new media to customers so slow and expensive.
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posted by Sunburnt
on Jul 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Do you use a Mac laptop in combination with a PC desktop computer? Please tell me how you manage your workflow between the two. Can you recommend useful software and/or hardware to make coexistence as painless as possible?
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posted by embrangled
on Jan 3, 2012 -
21 answers
My PC is running slow. So I went to ProcessLibrary.com to check the programs running in task manager. I've also got Malwarebytes and AVG Anti-Virus running. But these programs aren't impenetrable. Consequently, I've learned there are many legitimate programs that have double identities.
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Jun 27, 2011 -
14 answers
Recommend an external hard drive? I'm looking for something in the 500GB range, Windows (XP) format, UBS 2.0 or earlier. Thanks!
posted by The Ardship of Cambry
on Mar 12, 2011 -
12 answers
I would like to display Karaoke lyrics over a
live webcam feed. This means I might need a skype (or equivalent) plugin that plays the music & lyrics,
or find some karaoke software with the ability to display lyrics over a transparent background. (That is, to have windowless karaoke display, and run the webcam feed behind it. )
All the software (I can find) to play
.CDG (karaoke lyric standard) files forces them to be played with an image background, or over a video file.
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posted by 0bvious
on Mar 10, 2011 -
1 answer
I have a guest staying with me who suggests that Apple uses PCs and PC-based CAD software for doing the mechanical design of their products. I'm skeptical, and consult the mighty and infallible Oracle of Metafilter for first hand verification. Anyone know what they use... for real?
posted by FauxScot
on Feb 2, 2011 -
11 answers
For my mother: a totally unexciting Windows tech question! Mysterious error code, and PC won't boot fully after updating antivirus software.
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posted by jon1270
on Jan 13, 2011 -
10 answers
I have a problem with Windows 7 startup after I made some hardware changes. The computer won't boot automatically and I'm hoping for some suggestions.
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posted by Mokusatsu
on Dec 5, 2010 -
5 answers
i've given up on windows, and i'm enthusiastic about not dealing with its security issues ever again.
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posted by radiosilents
on Sep 9, 2010 -
22 answers
I'm having a wireless connectivity issue that is proving troublesome. My Windows XP-equipped desktop won't connect wirelessly to the internet about 90% of the time. Intermittently, it will connect and browsing proceeds normally. If I connect via LAN Ethernet, all is well.
I'm using a
Netgear WG111 v2 wireless adapter connected via USB to my desktop. My wireless router is a
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posted by Exchequer
on Sep 5, 2010 -
11 answers
My Windows 7 (64bit) PC crashed and now wants me to login. However, I have never set up a user account. What the heck do I do now?
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posted by ninazer0
on Jul 13, 2010 -
4 answers
What is the best way to move years of financial data from AceMoney on Windows to anything on OSX and not screw it all up?
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posted by drgonzo2k2
on Jun 30, 2010 -
3 answers
My friend just got a new laptop, and every time she attempts to shut it down, within a few seconds it turns itself back on. Halp?
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posted by EtzHadaat
on Jun 27, 2010 -
14 answers
iTunes/Networking Filter: Cannot see a shared library that resides on my Windows XP desktop on iTunes on my Windows 7 laptop...
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posted by ganzhimself
on May 30, 2010 -
1 answer
The "System" process on my work PC is intermittently causing the CPU utilization to spike to 50-100%, freezing the computer for a few seconds each time. Why, and is it fixable?
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posted by gemmy
on May 3, 2010 -
7 answers
My girlfriend is looking for a laptop. She's used to a Mac (desktop) and we've determined that the
MacBook Pro 15-inch with 2.4 ghz Intel Core i5 processor (she's a photographer, so needs a decent amount of power).
We're pretty sure she'd be happy with that, but we're trying to figure out how much we'd save by going Windows. Of course, trying to figure out an equivalent Windows to a Mac is a bit baffling (to me, anyway), so...I turn to the fine people of Askmetistan. What's a good comparable?
posted by The Dutchman
on Apr 22, 2010 -
34 answers
I have two computers, a Mac and a PC. Can I set up my network so that I can play a game on the PC and view it on my Mac?
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posted by inturnaround
on Jan 22, 2010 -
13 answers
Know of any good card game software with computer bridge players who know how to bid? My mom plays Hoyle Card Games 2008 on Windows XP and is eternally frustrated with the choices her electronic partners make.
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posted by marble
on Dec 28, 2009 -
6 answers
I'm looking at purchasing a new PC for gaming, wanting to spend between $1000 and $1500 total, would prefer not to put it together myself, and am waaaay out of the loop on hardware at this point, particularly graphic cards.
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posted by cortex
on Nov 10, 2009 -
23 answers
Looking for the perfect laptop for traveling. Priorities are durability, lightness, and battery life, in that order. Performance is not too important, but it must run Windows 7 like a champ. Willing to consider netbooks.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Oct 29, 2009 -
19 answers
I am in need of a new desktop computer. I am wondering if I should wait until Black Friday and brave the crowds or take advantage of some of the Windows 7 deals this week. I live in the Twin Cities, MN metro area if that makes a difference.
posted by dyno04
on Oct 27, 2009 -
14 answers
I have a Touch Pro (Fuze) on WinMo 6.5. From my understanding, my text messages are being handled by pocket outlook. Can I use something besides outlook?
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posted by Zeker
on Oct 18, 2009 -
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