Getting ready to go back to school and make The Switch at the same time- when to buy my Mac? [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2008 - 23 answers

How can I build my own A/B/A+B speaker selector box? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 10 answers

My friend Moke and I are experiencing a cosmic cell phone link. What could cause this to happen? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 10 answers

I have been charged with the task of adding a switch to a network. There are ethernet jack points at each workstation and each of these go back to a network cabinet. Apparently to make the connections live I need to add a switch. Where can I find a tutorial that will quickly get me up to speed with this sort of networking?
posted on May 21, 2008 - 3 answers

What Linux Should I Use?-Also need advice/help setting up drivers/random linux stuff? for my computerI'm a pretty knowledgeable guy about computers. I also want to be able to have vista on my computer, and hopefully keep my laptops extra functionalities such as fingerprint reader. [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 27 answers

I need some creative ideas for decorating the thin border of unpainted wall space surrounding some new decorative light switch covers. [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Does anyone know how to reset a SMC 8624T switch to factory settings? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 5 answers

Where to find a replacement oil pressure switch for 1980 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm trying to simplify my computer wiring situation, and could use some strategic advice. I have a bunch of devices, and 3 machines. How can 2 (or preferably all 3) machines share all the peripherals? My little KVM doesn't quite cut it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm extending an wired ethernet LAN to a nearby house. I'm planning to connect a 50m patch cable to the existing bridge router, run it through an existing underground pipe to the other house where it would meet a switch and serve internet via two shorter patch cables (25m?) to two laptops in that house. Can anyone see a problem with this setup? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Are there any managed Fast Ethernet switches that are quiet enough to share an office with? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 3 answers

I have a light switch on the wall that controls both an overhead light and an outleft. I'd like it to only control the overhead light, while still sending power on to the outlet. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 16 answers

OSX troubles - whenever I open or switch applications, all other open application windows disappear. How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2007 - 9 answers

DHCP and switch VLAN configuration help needed. [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 9 answers

Supporting about 35 computers and have had two switches (Netgear, Linksys) die in the last year. Looking for suggestions of brands we can stick with that are cheaper than Cisco. [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Seeking recommendations for small ethernet switch - a "splitter for travellers", maybe? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 9 answers

automatic audio switch: Does it exist? (Two computers, One pair of speakers). (an automatic switch, not a manual one) [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 17 answers

Switch from PC to MAC? After over 10 years on the PC... I am thinking about switching back to mac? anyone made the switch and regretted it?
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 46 answers

Easy question: I've been forced to move to a PC with Windows XP from a Mac. Your PC tips and tricks please!? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 34 answers

In-window air conditioner switch issue...I can't figure out how to google this, so I'm hoping someone here can understand my question! [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2007 - 5 answers

When I buy my new 24" imac, should I keep my PC and use it as a server, buy a hard drive enclosure, or just scrap my old PC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 12 answers

Refurbished Mac: Good idea? Bad idea? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2007 - 42 answers

I have been assembling some simple test equipment that involves mating an Omron digital readout to an Omron 0-5VDC pressure transducer. I have been seeing erratic zero fluctuation that appears to coincide with switching the power on and off. My background is electrical, not electronic. I suspect that there could be a voltage spike occurring when the on/off switch is used. The switch is a good quality industrial double pole rocker switch with internal illumination. I want to eliminate possible switch caused spikes as a variable in trying to figure out if anything external is causing this wandering zero. I am familiar with switches that will control spiking in an electrical circuit but not with more sensitive electronics. What type of switch do I look for in my (Digikey) catalog?
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 6 answers

Electronics for dummies? I need something very simple. There is one switch and two wires. When the switch is open, I want wire A to be grounded and wire B floating, when the switch is closed, Wire B should be grounded and wire A floating. Simple as that. What's the very very easiest way to achieve this (preferably using household equipment)? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a desktop switch that will turn a device on and off, similar to that of a lamp dimmer. But a hard switch. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 7 answers

I want to move into a marketing job in the financial services industry, where my strong analysis and writing skills and software competence will help me perform well. My problem - My background is all in marketing small firms with shoestring budgets and consequently few major impacts to brag about. How can I convince potential employers that my small-time experience can help their larger business/ how can I get into financial services marketing - temping? free work trials? or sticking to seeking a full time permanent position. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 2 answers

AudioFilter... A switcher that allows me to split 1 stereo mini jack output from my sound card to 4 or more female stereo mini jack outputs. Does this exist? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2006 - 7 answers

This intermittent fault on our small company network makes me bang my head on the wall. Metafilter: help me troubleshoot this annoyance. Roughly once a day at no particular time I get the classic windows 'A network cable is unplugged' balloon appear on my desktop. About 50% of the time, this affects the rest of the 20-odd staff in the office and at least one person will lose some work due to application failure or somesuch. [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2006 - 18 answers

I have a handful of USB devices that I'd like to share between the 2-4 workstations/laptops at my desk. I don't need simultaneous access to a given device from multiple PC's, just the ability to switch which PC each device is assigned to. Here's the catch, though: I want to do the switching on a per-device basis, so standard USB switchboxes (that switch all USB devices at once) won't do the trick. Does such a device exist? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 6 answers

Our cooktop has a downdraft vent to the outside. We live in a windy area and the flap on the vent bangs often. It's also a huge heat loss. How can I keep it closed when not in use? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2006 - 8 answers

Can I make the switch and keep my PC hard drives? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm a newly-Switched Mac user with a few questions about setting up different...uh, users? Accounts? Profiles? (I'm not sure what they're really called; I think this might be part of my problem) [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2006 - 8 answers

I want to install a timer wall switch to my bathroom fan, and have a wiring question. [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 8 answers

Ticketfilter: It is possible for me to switch my seats with someone else's if it's Will-Call only? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2006 - 10 answers

Auto Mechanic Filter: What is preventing my car from starting? Happens about every 10th time I attempt to start. No click, no churn, but the lights (including those on the dashboard) work fine as does the radio. I get it going by rocking the front end of the car up and down, and back and forth for a few seconds. Head back in, turn the key and it starts normally. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 19 answers

What do you call this type of switch? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2006 - 6 answers

Network follies. Airport + wireless ethernet bridge + gigabit switch + printer + Mac + PC = any single network service works until I try to use another one. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 13 answers

Can raided firewire hard drives from one mac be attached to another mac? In other words....here's my situation. I currently have a mac mini that I use as a backup fileserver. I have 2 250gb hard drives attached to this mac mini. Although it works fine and I'm not really looking to upgrade, the 256 mbs of original ram are not enough to run any programs on it very efficiently (as far as time is concerned). [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 3 answers

Help me make the PC to Mac switch. A few specific questions from a complete Mac newbie. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2006 - 38 answers

Help me fix my broken IOGEAR KVM Switch in OS X / XP. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2006 - 2 answers

I think I just need a USB switch. Simple solution needed for sharing my new Canon printer (working wonderfully with my Windows 98 SE machine) with my true love's Mac OS X (10.3...) machine. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2006 - 9 answers

How the *#&%! do I get these switches out of this sound board? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2006 - 12 answers

Menu bar / keyboard control of Word for Mac - is it possible? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2006 - 10 answers

I have elderly relatives who no longer can turn or twist the normal switch on a table lamp or touchier lamp. I am looking for an easy ergonomic solution that will allow them to be able to simply turn lamps on and off. I remember recently seeing a replacement switch knob that was designed with 3 flat blades that protruded from the center of the knob; somewhat like the shape of a modern windmill blades. I would appreciate any and all ideas and hints.
posted on Dec 30, 2005 - 14 answers

What concerns are there when switching from an all Macintosh (Quark 4.1, Pshop 7, Illustrater 10) shop to an all Windows shop running new PCs and the Creative Suite 2? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2005 - 30 answers

What's the advantage of having a desktop? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2005 - 28 answers

My wife has an old laptop that can just barely handle running Windows XP. I've spent the last year acclimatizing her to Firefox and Open Office, so I believe she would be willing to give Linux a whirl, assuming I could find a distro that was usable, attractive, and faster than XP on her laptop. So what should I try? Specs inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2005 - 27 answers

OK - I just bought an iMac to replace our dying Windows machine at home. I've successfully moved over almost everything - email (thanks to emailchemy), bookmarks, contacts, calendar items, documents. But I'm stuck on one thing - how can I reproduce the groups of contacts from our old windows outlook express address in the OS X address book? I would rather not have to recreate them one address at a time if I can avoid it. Thanks!
posted on Oct 22, 2005 - 12 answers

Questions about making the switch to Mac: We have 200GB of files, mostly music and photos, on the harddrive of my PC (running windows XP SP2). I want to give my SO an iMac G5. (Shh! It's a secret.) Tell me what the easiest way is to move the pictures and music from one platform to the other. [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2005 - 20 answers

Help me identify this switch [1 page pdf]. [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2005 - 5 answers