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So we've discussed what to do if you're wanting to have fun with call-center scammers who claim they're from Microsoft. What to do to stop them, though? [more inside]
posted by Namlit on Aug 30, 2012 - 11 answers

I am looking for the best DVD (not Blu-Ray) prints of Silence of the Lambs and Manhunter. I know Lambs had a Criterion issue and regular issue, a 2-disc issue and perhaps more. Manhunter had a 2-disc issue (orange cover), a single issue, and perhaps others. I currently have the Hannibal Lector trilogy, which is all three movies in slimline cases with no extras. I am not sure if they are the same prints that come in single issue cases or if my prints are the high quality. When I say "best", I am referring to best picture quality first and then extras. I am not sure if newer issues lime my slimline set necessarily have the best picture or not simply because they are newer. My slimline set is just the bare bones movies, btw. So best print and if any extras that would be great. I know Criterion has commentary on Silence.
posted by snap_dragon on May 24, 2012 - 6 answers

What are some good ear plugs available that are capable of muffling subwoofers? [more inside]
posted by Stynxno on Nov 18, 2011 - 18 answers

So, y'know that one part in Novacaine for the Soul around 1:20 where the music and vocals drop out completely for 3 or 4 seconds? I am look for not-too-obscure songs that have MULTIPLE occurrences of that kind of complete drop out of music and vocals. [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on Nov 14, 2011 - 16 answers

I enjoy movies with extended scenes of silence between characters. Please recommend other entertainment in this vein. [more inside]
posted by quadog on Oct 2, 2011 - 44 answers

Do awkward silences always mean incompatibility? Or can awkwardness come from within and have little to do with the other person? [more inside]
posted by mhm407 on Jul 4, 2011 - 18 answers

I work as a web developer in an open space, and unfortunately, I am the type of developers who needs silence in order to concentrate on my code. This is a small startup, where people leave their music, ringtones, and other noisy devices, open. There's noise through the whole day, and I'm having difficulties to be productive. I've informed my managers about this, but since they are quite happy with background music, they've disregarded my requests and needs. How do you cope with such a situation? Are you aware of any good corporate "noise policy"? What do you think I should do?
posted by lipsum on Oct 12, 2010 - 46 answers

I'd like to watch the World Cup in peace! Using Windows Media Center 7, how do I silence the annoying Vuvuzela horn? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver on Jun 17, 2010 - 12 answers

How can I get the ringer/vibrate/silent switch on the side of my iPhone 3GS to start an app within the iPhone when I flick the switch instead of silencing the ringer? [more inside]
posted by thankyoumuchly on Apr 15, 2010 - 4 answers

When I think about the situation, I think I'm doing the right thing. Then why do I feel so bad about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2009 - 44 answers

Why is there a teeny tiny bit of silence at the start of exported mp3 tracks? How can I get rid of it? [more inside]
posted by minifigs on Mar 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Several mp3s in my large collection are silent, or almost entirely so. Please help me find ways of detecting them automatically. [more inside]
posted by scruss on Nov 29, 2008 - 5 answers

There is a war going on in the library. This conflict is between students who seek solitary silent study and those who seek to study or work on projects in groups. An individual student's allegiance to a faction can change from day to day based on their current course load. Because the Grouparians have the advantage of numbers, they tend to win out over the Solitarites. Surely the latter group needs a fortress all their own? [more inside]
posted by robocop is bleeding on May 1, 2008 - 42 answers

Does anyone have any recommendations for a quiet PC? [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Nov 19, 2007 - 17 answers

Are there any devices that I can plug my headphones into to give my complete silence so I can concentrate at work? [more inside]
posted by niwnfyc on Aug 24, 2007 - 13 answers

What is the most effective way of reducing the sound of other people: voices, music, traffic, all the stuff that encroaches on silence. Is there a really efficient earplug or headphone that will work or some external machine that will counter noise effectively?
posted by jennydiski on Jul 29, 2007 - 16 answers

Where does the idea come from that an alarm company can actually tell whether the system actually is armed? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Jul 10, 2007 - 12 answers

iTunes 7.X on my Windows box has seizures during the last several seconds of a song. My search fu has failed me. [more inside]
posted by chairface on Nov 15, 2006 - 16 answers

Shhh! A mixcd about silence... [more inside]
posted by grateful on Aug 16, 2006 - 62 answers

How do you deal with the frustration of waiting for a reply and never getting one? Is there a helpful mantra or attitude adjustment or something? [more inside]
posted by Eater on Jun 1, 2006 - 13 answers

Looking for music with interesting or creative uses of silence. Please no John Cage.
posted by Joseph Gurl on Dec 5, 2005 - 50 answers

Is there a field recording of the two minutes of silence yesterday honoring the London bombing victims? [more inside]
posted by grefo on Jul 15, 2005 - 9 answers

Inspired by this question
Attention all men: I need your expert advice. How do I get my longtime SO to have a conversation about "our relationship" without frightening him and driving him into a clamlike silence? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Oct 4, 2004 - 64 answers