My Toshiba Satellite laptop has this problem. But, there's a catch: I'm pretty computer illiterate and don't know how to fix it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 9 answers

What does a river look like from above, over time? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 15 answers

How is it possible to detect arsenic in soil from a satellite? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 3 answers

CyprusFilter: Where on the island of Cyprus are these large satellite antennas located? They belong to CYTA, the telecommunications authority of Cyprus. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me figure out which satellite provider has the best parental controls, specifically restrictions on time of day. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 5 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. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 1 answers

Is there a cheap (free) way to get information off my old Toshiba Satellite laptop now that I've lost the AC adapter? Read more about my plug-holes of differing sizes inside. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me find the title of this documentary with pirated, never-seen tv clips. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 9 answers

What should a bone-novice know about installing extra memory in a laptop, a Toshiba Satellite A135-S2386? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 3 answers

My system has multiple Internet connections, and I want to be able to specify which of these connections particular applications will use. I run Windows XP Pro. [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 15 answers

Say there's another huge blackout like the Northeast had a few years ago, and let's say it lasts two months... Will a GPS unit in my dashboard and powered by my car still be able to connect to the satellites it needs to, to direct me on my way?
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 20 answers

Is there any way to cache a set list of websites so they load from the hard drive instead of dynamically? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for broadband internet connectivity options for my (quite non-tech-savvy) in-laws. They live in a somewhat rural area in Wisconsin where no cable or DSL service exists. [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 21 answers

I haven't owned a tv since 2004. Since then, I've been downloading my shows, at first at compressed HD quality, and then more recently 720p and 1080i/p. I don't want to watch broadcast TV that looks like YouTube, I want a beautiful picture. Should I wait until 2010 to get an HDTV and service? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 19 answers

Any satellite radio users able to offer some insight on the best method of installation? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 4 answers

What device can be used to send/receive text messages from very remote locations? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 11 answers

I've tried to resist, but I can't any longer — I want to subscribe to satellite radio. XM has at least two stations that I'll listen to almost constantly (channels 4 and 44, though 28 and 81 sound appealing, too). After hearing the web-based "free trial", I'm ready to sign up but I don't know anything about receivers. I'll mostly be listening at home. I don't have a stereo setup, but I do have lots of Macs (including Airport Express). I'd like to be able to listen in my car, too. Which receiver options are best? I know that XM and Sirius are merging — is this any reason to wait to purchase equipment? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 23 answers

Mrs. mysterious1der's laptop (M55-S331) won't keep time accurately. I've torn apart and repaired (board swaps, not actual board level repair) dozens of Dell laptops, but this is my first Toshiba. Lo and behold, the CMOS battery is soldered to the motherboard. Do I either have to unsolder it and resolder a new one, or get a new motherboard? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 5 answers

The first transatlantic television image was that of a fluttering American flag. My grandfather was the cameraman. Two words: Christmas gift. [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2007 - 10 answers

We bought an HDTV. Which provider would you recommend? Should we go Cable or Satellite? What are your experiences? We're in NYC. TIA!
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 7 answers

Does anyone know what this facility is (google satellite image, Action, California.) It looks like a nursery, or something similar, but I'm trying to get more specifics for a hiking guide I'm working on (without taking the long, long drive out there.)
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Best internet options in Iraq? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 5 answers

What's going on in these strange circular regions (pictured here) in Christmas Valley, OR? My guess: Some kind of circular crop field, with a big rotating arm that does tilling/harvesting. If my guess is right, what kind of farm equipment is that and where can I learn more about it? If my guess is wrong, what is it?
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 11 answers

A/V Question: What do I need to run an HD satellite signal into my computer. [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Could the speedometer built into my car be less accurate than the speed assessed by my GPS satellite navigation? [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2007 - 15 answers

Is there a software program of some kind that will automatically monitor and analyze the health (i.e. transfer rate and up/down status) of a broadband Internet connection? Ideally like to see statistics graphed over the course of a week or so, tested every 1 to 15 minutes, so I can see what kind of quality I'm getting. I'm not sure if any software like this exists.
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 6 answers

I'd like to buy a Sirius radio for my home and the car but I'm having trouble weighing all the options -- any help would be appreciated. I'd like to install this in the car (2003 Honda Civic w/ no audio input) and be able to use it at home as well. Options like recording are nice but not a must. I am interested in the Stiletto but am worried about the antenna quality as well as the car installation. If the fm transmitter won't work well (likely as the one I have for my ipod is spotty at best here in Chicago) is there a way to use it wired directly to my existing car stereo? Should I look at other options? For home use, I'd like to listen to it through my existing stereo setup.
posted on Jul 20, 2007 - 7 answers

ExpressVu vs. StarChoice -- help me choose. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2007 - 2 answers

I have a Dish Network satellite dish + satellite receiver that I never returned after I cancelled my contract with them. What cool things can I do with it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I rent a satellite phone in the bay area (CA)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2007 - 5 answers

Can astronauts/cosmonauts on the International Space Station get satellite TV? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2007 - 11 answers

Help my Toshiba laptop recognize DVD-Rs. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2007 - 4 answers

Can my landlord prohibit me from installing a satellite dish on my apartment's property? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2007 - 36 answers

What would be my best source for HD content and the best PVR to capture that content? I just purchased a new HDTV. I have a Direct TV Tivo box that is only standard def. I figure as long as I have an HDTV though, I should try to get the most out of it. It seems my options are Direct TV with their HD PVR, a Direct TV HD receiver and an HD TiVo or MythTV set up, cable and one of their PVRs or cable and a Tivo or MythTV set up. [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm thinking of getting Satellite TV (Sky+). Does anyone know how susceptible it is to interference from signals from nearby mobile phone transmitters? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 5 answers

Can an XM radio use a Sirius antenna? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2007 - 5 answers

Satellite internet in Africa? More inside. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 8 answers

So I've upgraded to Vista, for better or for worse. I've got a Toshiba Satellite A105-S361, though, and the "hot, new" Aero Glass feature isn't working. Am I wasting my time trying to enable this and/or is my computer even capable of rendering Aero? I've checked everywhere, to no avail.
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 7 answers

Can I view the closed caption information on my plasma monitor which is hooked up to my dish network receiver? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2007 - 5 answers

Recently, the satellite images in Google Maps for Ocean City, MD were updated to a higher resolution. Does anyone know the date that these new images were captured? I know from landmarks that these images were captured sometime during summer 2006, but I'm curious to have an exact date, if possible.
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 1 answers

Could there be a virus downloading from my computer that cannot be detected by a bandwidth monitor? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 11 answers

Is Sirius going to take over XM? The fat kid that smelled liked cabbage who works in the car audio section at Best Buy said it was likely.... [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 27 answers

Why would my Wild Blue satellite usage keep going up and up even though the modem is unplugged? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 13 answers

Greeks and Greek-Americans: what happened with Mega Cosmos on Dish? Are they moving to cable or to a different satellite company, or are they simply not going to be available in the US any more? This sucks.
posted on Dec 2, 2006 - 18 answers

Are the playlists for Sirius Radio music channels available online anywhere?
posted on Nov 6, 2006 - 6 answers

What's better...DirectTV or Dish Network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2006 - 22 answers

Is it possible to pick up free-to-air satellite TV signals via Internet streaming? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 4 answers

Are /k/ , /'e/ , and /o/ really the only phonemes "common to every language?" [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2006 - 11 answers

What is the origin of the phrase, "(something) should be nuked from orbit," or "nuke it from orbit?" [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2006 - 24 answers

NewHomeFilter: I have a few questions about moving into my first new condo. I'm on a budget and green to the process with questions about: furniture (where to get), TV service (see inside), and lots... [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2006 - 14 answers