How do I COMPLETELY uninstall Photoshop CS4 to allow me to reinstall it properly? I am debating wiping my master boot sector. [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Nov 17, 2009 - 14 answers

Is there a simple way, on the Web, to research how each member in both the House of Representatives and Senate voted on a bill? Specifically, I am looking for how Nancy Bean (Illinois) voted on the recent Health Care Bill. Thanks in advance.
posted by Mckoan1 on Nov 14, 2009 - 5 answers

There used to be a website for California where you could enter anyone's name and get a public record on them- all their driving and criminal history was available, free, online. I can't find it anymore. Help?
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Oct 25, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for a discreet audio recording device (not one of the typical voice memo recording sticks you get at radio shack, this must be discreet). I am a public speaker at my company and I typically speak at multiple meetings per day, with no time to take notes for follow-up questions. I need a stand-alone audio recorder that is discreet (wrist watch, pen, etc.) and that can handle at least 8 hours of recording on 1 charge / 1 set of batteries. [more inside]
posted by thankyoumuchly on Oct 19, 2009 - 19 answers

What happens if an arresting officer records your conversation with the public defender? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Oct 8, 2009 - 14 answers

My digital cable provider (comcast) has sold me a service which does not allow me to record any of the channels that I subscribe to and pay for every month. I have informed them of the issue and they have not responded with an adequate solution. What is the workaround? [more inside]
posted by quadog on Sep 29, 2009 - 22 answers

Is there such a thing as an independent, online music store? [more inside]
posted by serazin on Sep 11, 2009 - 26 answers

Where can I find a list of the smallest things (and for that matter) the biggest things in America? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I find a replacement dust cover for a technics turntable and replacement record sleeves? [more inside]
posted by Go Banana on Jul 8, 2009 - 7 answers

What are some instances of sportsmen skirting or defying convention in pursuit of a meaningless record? [more inside]
posted by beukeboom on May 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me remember the name of a website that records all tracks recently played by almost any radio station. [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce on May 26, 2009 - 3 answers

Lately, my record player (not turntable) of four years hasn't been working correctly. When I turn it on, the platter part of it doesn't start spinning until I give it a slight nudge. Even after doing so, it still doesn't spin at the right speed (33 1/3 sounds more like 45, 45 sounds closer to 78, etc). Is there a relatively easy way to fix this or should I just buy a new one? My current model is really similar to the new 3-in-1 "vintage-style" Crosley.
posted by atoastedheart on Apr 14, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I record a call on a cell phone - or what are my options for recording a conversation in the situation I'm dealing with? [more inside]
posted by Jennifer S. on Apr 10, 2009 - 14 answers

Built-in MacBook microphone records an annoying buzzy/overloaded tone on loud vocals- is there a cheap fix? [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Apr 2, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I physically destroy old paper records, obvious methods problematical ... [more inside]
posted by Kevin S on Mar 11, 2009 - 17 answers

Exactly how easy is it to get a criminal record expunged? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 27, 2009 - 10 answers

SoulFilter: Any idea what this soul (perhaps jazz-rock) record is? It's track 20 of a compilation mix called 'Taste of White Chocolate'. Listen here
posted by bollockovnikov on Feb 21, 2009 - 3 answers

This evening, I'll be sitting around a conference table with my PhD committee, getting feedback on some of my writing. What's the best way to record the session on my Macbook? [more inside]
posted by terceiro on Feb 19, 2009 - 10 answers

How should I go about making a video from screenshots and pre-recorded audio? [more inside]
posted by entropic on Feb 14, 2009 - 8 answers

Hello My father is deathly ill from a stroke in Mission, TX. Me and my mother are in Montreal, Canada. My mother has a criminal record from a few years ago from marijuana growing. [more inside]
posted by PowerCat on Feb 7, 2009 - 15 answers

How can I record an iTunes radio stream? [more inside]
posted by rachelpapers on Jan 2, 2009 - 11 answers

I want to get an internship with a record label. I dont have a degree or experience. What can I do???
posted by Dasmall07 on Dec 26, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a digital audio recorder with good line-in recording capabilities and easy file transfer options - do you know any? [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Dec 22, 2008 - 20 answers

I would like to set up a system where my turntable and my iMac all flow out of a nice set of speakers. I have no idea where to start. [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Dec 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Hi. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a programme to record mobile phone calls i make so that i can edit them in Garageband on my mac? Do i need a specific attachment for my mobile/cellphone?
posted by peatree on Dec 13, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the best way to mic my guitar amp for recording in a studio/practice room? [more inside]
posted by andruwjones26 on Nov 22, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm building a record collection, and I want opinions on the records every audiophile and music lover should own. [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Nov 9, 2008 - 47 answers

Where can I find a small number of vinyl records (20 - 30) inexpensively? Alternately: other things to spray paint and throw on my walls! [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Nov 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Years ago I had one of those "greatest album covers" books, and there was one (a jazz LP, I believe) that featured a gorgeous black and white photo of a woman floating in a lake or river, wearing a white dress, with only her face above water (the photo was taken benearth the surface, so her face wasn't visible). There was no writing of any kind on the cover. Anyway, I've been trying to find out which album that is for years now (the book is long gone), to no avail. Does this ring any bells with anyone?
posted by The Card Cheat on Oct 21, 2008 - 5 answers

What movie is this screen capture from? (girl playing a record) [more inside]
posted by white light on Oct 6, 2008 - 13 answers

VinylFilter: Looking for a quality Turntable and PreAmp to fill the needs of a poor audiophile ($500-650 Budget) [more inside]
posted by robdon on Oct 5, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I record a video stream from CNN this Friday? [more inside]
posted by maus on Sep 25, 2008 - 4 answers

Here we go with another one of those 'help me remember something from a bizarre series of random images' questions! When I was a kid (we're talking approx 1973 to 1978, with maybe a year or two on either side) i had a record that came with a storybook. From very vague memory, you listened to the record and you turned the pages of the book in time with a specific sound (though I could be wrong). Here's where the memories get very random (all of the following may or may not be true): the story involved tiny people, they lived in a forest, next to or near a house, children lived in the house (or were visiting the house), with an older man (a grandfather?), who had a big old-fashioned looking car. [more inside]
posted by planetthoughtful on Sep 24, 2008 - 10 answers

Does anyone know where I could locate a record by the Temple City Kazoo Orchestra? I believe it was made some time around 1969.
posted by veterinarian on Sep 20, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for some small cheap device that will work OK to record quality audio. [more inside]
posted by oneous on Sep 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Is there a way to force our DVR to record a later showing of a program? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Aug 29, 2008 - 6 answers

I scanned with OmniPage 4,000 records and now have a single column of records saved as a text file each record is separated by a blank line. Each record is composed of 4, 5, 6 or 7 lines with the first 3 or 4 or 5 lines being the address the rest is fax, phone, email.. [more inside]
posted by Mauimarty on Aug 27, 2008 - 9 answers

How should I ship my beloved LP collection across the country? [more inside]
posted by pedstel on Aug 9, 2008 - 7 answers

I'd like to transfer several hours of audio from old cassette tapes to CD for my mom and to iPod for me. Of course if I can get them to CD I can take it from there. [more inside]
posted by dawson on May 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Open-source way to record phone calls? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Feb 20, 2008 - 10 answers

I would like to get some video footage from an upcoming snowboarding trip and download it to my computer at a later date. What equipment would be suitable for this? My budget is £100 (~ $200 US) [more inside]
posted by oliverst on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I'd like to record live video directly from my FireWire DV camera using Windows XP. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by russ9595 on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

What exactly is a police 'clearance letter,' and how do I go about getting one? [more inside]
posted by mhz on Feb 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Scheduling and recording an ASX webcast with freeware? [more inside]
posted by alcopop on Feb 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Can I re-find a Brahms CD I once loved, if I know which pieces are on it (not a common combo of pieces) but don't remember much else about it? [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jan 30, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I record video of a powerpoint/impress/etc slideshow in a format suitable for inclusion in a video podcast? Presenters use their own laptops and I have access only to a vga cable carrying the image, so screencapture tools are not a preferable option. [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Jan 29, 2008 - 2 answers

I had a DVD made of my first skydive. It will not play on any DVD player. [more inside]
posted by C17H19NO3 on Dec 18, 2007 - 33 answers

Help me find a traditional Spanish flamenco record from my past! [more inside]
posted by KathyK on Dec 14, 2007 - 0 answers

Record sound from a Quicktime movie in MP3 format? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Nov 28, 2007 - 7 answers

Using a no-frills but decent PC, what (cheapish) sound card and what software should I buy for my father so he can record his guitar playing and singing as well as do basic mixing and editing? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Nov 15, 2007 - 6 answers