Help me buy a Wireless (WiFi) router with exceptional signal/range for not a boatload of cash. [more inside]
posted by jckll on Sep 2, 2009 - 12 answers

Excel2007Filter: I want to be able to search information between two things in a single cell in Excel. So a cell may have 4-9 typed in it, but I want that cell to be highlighted if a user searches for 7. Or 4. Or anything between 4 and 9 inclusively. (More details and a screenshot of the spreadsheet inside.) [more inside]
posted by sperose on Sep 2, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I count certain things in a range of cells in Excel that fall between two dates? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Sep 2, 2009 - 5 answers

My state's unemployment regulations have a section indicating that turning down a job offer is grounds for terminating benefits. Given that at this point, I'm not being asked to provide them with any data as to whom I'm applying, and given the extraordinarily large number of people on the unemployment rolls, am I correct in saying that turning down an offer really has little practical chance of getting back to them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Should we look into compact dishwashers and portable gas stoves for our newly rented flat? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl on Jun 23, 2009 - 2 answers

Does formal, or politely euphemistic, language exist by which, early on in the job-hunt process, you can make sure you and a potential employer aren't considering salary ranges that are half a planet apart? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Jun 12, 2009 - 8 answers

The oven portion of our gas range went from being fine to dead inside. Made baked potatoes one night, next night I turned it on and it wouldn't heat up at all. The burners still work fine. I reviewed some literature about repairing it myself, but I'm trying to decide if it's a good idea. [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley on Mar 23, 2009 - 12 answers

Is it worth the trouble to vent our range hood outside? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 20, 2009 - 21 answers

How far will a 35dB 2.4GHz (b/g) signal travel indoors with a ceiling mounted dome antenna? [more inside]
posted by jammnrose on Mar 13, 2009 - 5 answers

our new belkin router doesn't have the power to make it all the way through the house. are range extenders good? which one should I choose? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by krautland on Jan 5, 2009 - 10 answers

PseudoMilitaryFilter: Looking for a pdf of a range card, the kind you used to fill out while sitting in your trench, OP or whatever. [more inside]
posted by furtive on Nov 29, 2008 - 7 answers

How to do a VBA version of the following array formula in Excel? The following array formula (entered with ctrl,shift,enter) will produce the string 'Bank statement'!H842, which is the name of a cell I would like to be able to manipulate via VBA: {="'Bank statement'!H"&MATCH(C1&D$39,'Bank statement'!A:A&'Bank statement'!C:C,0)} [more inside]
posted by Mokusatsu on Oct 17, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I apply Dynamic Range Compression to my iTunes library? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on Sep 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Bluetooth Class 1 headphones? [more inside]
posted by chengjih on Sep 2, 2008 - 2 answers

Is anyone familiar with Elmira stoves, especially the Northstar? My mother wants to know if they are anything special besides the obvious retro-charm appeal. My instinct is to tell her if she is going to spend this much to buy a Wolf, which is a fraction of the price. I think if the Elmiras are as well-performing as Wolfs or Vikings she might want one regardless of the cost. (I found this, but it's not quite what I'm looking for.) [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Jul 8, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm thinking of relocating the base station to a different part of the house, behind a brick wall which will significantly reduce the range of the handsets . Is it possible to open one of these up and install a more powerful antenna? [more inside]
posted by simplesharps on May 25, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can I find Cerama Bryte pads for ceramic cooktops? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on May 19, 2008 - 4 answers

How (if possible) can you find the domain and range of a graph on a graphing calculator (which in my case is a TI-84 Plus)?
posted by meta.mark on May 8, 2008 - 3 answers

My new gas range is breaking my heart. WTF is wrong with it? And if it is a goner, should I bother trying to replace it with another gas range, or give up and switch to electric? [more inside]
posted by Enroute on May 6, 2008 - 17 answers

I've decided to abandon 'plan A' and think it's best to connect my two houses using wifi because of electrical concerns. I've read through tons of past Askme and other threads on the internet about range boosting, repeaters, gain, antennas etc but I'm asking this question because I'm hoping that there's a kit someone can point me in the direction of that matches my needs! [more inside]
posted by dance on Apr 17, 2008 - 13 answers

How do I increase the sucking power of my kitchen vent? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Mar 30, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I get more WiFi range on my laptop computer? More info follows. [more inside]
posted by chips ahoy on Feb 27, 2008 - 9 answers

Can I use my three-ply (out-middle-inner) copper-aluminum-stainless steel pots and pans on an electric range? Will it mess them up?
posted by aussicht on Jan 30, 2008 - 3 answers

My U.S. passport expires 13 Oct 08 and I need to book one international trip before then: leaving New York 17 July 08, returning 2 Aug 08 (one destination country, a non-EU-member in Eastern Europe, plus stops for flight transfers in one or two EU member countries). Is it even worth researching various countries' and airlines' how-close-to-expiration-date safety ranges for travel, or should I just assume I MUST renew my passport before then?
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2008 - 16 answers

How do I safely remove glass that has melted to my stove? [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Dec 3, 2007 - 17 answers

I am trying to find replacement knobs for a stove, but cannot find a model number anywhere on the stove. [more inside]
posted by Pockets on Nov 11, 2007 - 6 answers

The vintage oven/range in my new apartment is so obviously awesome. And my landlord says it works. But how? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Nov 9, 2007 - 17 answers

In UNIX (specifically FreeBSD, if it matters), is there a way to *randomize* the interval and/or size and/or destination of pings? [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Oct 11, 2007 - 9 answers

My husband and I cook a lot. We're moving from an apartment with a decent gas stove/oven to one with a crappy electric stove/oven. Obviously, Something Must Be Done. Should we go for gas or induction? [more inside]
posted by web-goddess on Sep 10, 2007 - 22 answers

How to cook on electric stove? [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Aug 26, 2007 - 13 answers

ExcelFilter: Help me count rows where one string appears in one column and a second string appears in a second! [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Aug 14, 2007 - 5 answers

Wifi Shootout: powerbook g4 PCMCIA: what card and antenna combination will get me the most bang for my buck in terms of range? [more inside]
posted by Freen on Aug 7, 2007 - 9 answers

I have a gas range that was left in the rain for a short time (about a 10 minute, moderate rain). Will it still work? [more inside]
posted by kingtaj on Jul 17, 2007 - 9 answers

We just moved in to a new apartment with a gas stove/range. When we run the oven, even though the pilot light is lit and it heats up, there is a strong gas smell. We freaked out and turned it off but is this dangerous? Is it possible that it just smells of gas right away but it would dissipate in a few minutes? I would call the landlord right away but we already called with a laundry list of problems today so I'd like to avoid a follow up if at all possible.
posted by jules1651 on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

Looking for advice/reviews/comparisons/details on simple, inexpensive under-cabinet vented range hoods. Not interested in the luxury "home-improvement porn" design-y stuff. This is not a sexy appliance, and I don't need it to be. For pete's sake. [more inside]
posted by desuetude on Jun 7, 2007 - 15 answers

I'd like to spend a nice New Jersey day shooting a rifle. Can I? [more inside]
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Dec 20, 2006 - 12 answers

An odd search question; how would I go about looking up something like, "Give me a list of major cities (100,000 population or more) with 2000km of Tulsa, OK". My googlefu is failing me.
posted by drleary on Oct 7, 2006 - 9 answers

I'm looking for vacation property that's within about 2 hours of my primary residence. Is there a site out there that can generate a map that shows towns within this range? Maybe a Google map with a maximum radius displayed?
posted by GernBlandston on Mar 28, 2006 - 3 answers

How do I correct the oven temperature on a Wolf stove? [more inside]
posted by suchatreat on Mar 26, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm looking for an ipod remote control with the greatest range. I'm trying to control an ipod on the other side of a wall in the back of a movie theatre- -about 100 feet or so. (Video iPod- -does that impact my choices?) Thank!
posted by verylargecorp on Mar 22, 2006 - 1 answer

So, we just moved into a new (rental) house in Bavaria, Germany. Great house, nice kitchen except for the range / cook top. Bad enough it's electric, much prefer gas, but it's a ceramic cook top. I've had them before in previous domiciles and have never come to terms with 'em. There seems to be only two settings - too friggin' hot or too friggin' cool and it takes forever to reach either of these. Replacing the cook top is not an option as it's a rental. Therefore, reaching out to the MeFite community - have you any tips for making the best use of these cruddy cook tops? [more inside]
posted by Expat on Jan 8, 2006 - 8 answers

OrganicFoodFilter: I'm looking for some information sources and populated forums discussing local farming options, organic food, pasture-raised meats, humane meat animal treatment, etc. Do such forums exist? Do such forums with a decent sized Los Angeles community exist? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Jan 2, 2006 - 1 answer

Help me get a professional massage! What is a "named range" in Excel and how do I create one? I cannot import an .xls file into her outlook contact folder until I address this issue. [more inside]
posted by sourwookie on Jul 5, 2005 - 6 answers

I just moved into a sweet new apartment which houses a Whirlpool Gold Super Capacity 465 Electric Range. The oven door will not open. Help! [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Apr 4, 2005 - 4 answers

Well, our new old apt (it's new to us, but it's old) has no range hood. Looks like the previous owner decided to make a HUGE pass through. What solutions/options do I have (besides some sort of bizaare way to hookup an ordinary rangehood). Do the somewhat reviled ionic breeze / ionic cleaners work well enough to clean the air? It's a 600 sq ft apt.
posted by eurasian on Dec 13, 2004 - 11 answers