Is there good sites that provide ranking of computer processors performance? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands on Oct 30, 2009 - 17 answers

Recomendations needed for a good way to keep group email communications clear and unmuddled, you know emails zooming back and forth, people messing up addresses, cross talking etc. If you were about to embark on a email conversation with five people with much back and forth, one fraught with high emotions and perhaps family type dynamics, how would you make this work? Would you set agreed upon ground rules and/or would you use a tech solution. Is there a excellent ( hopefully free) software solution to this problem?
posted by flummox on Oct 27, 2009 - 15 answers

InterviewPrepFilter: I need to brush up on my numerical reasoning. I'm looking for ways to master things like word/story problems (probability, work-rate, distance), and some math review. I have good logic skills, but basic math can be confusing for me, esp. under pressure. Tutoring is not really an option and anything that is cram-friendly is also good. Any books, resources, tips, general guidance from math-y people ?
posted by sidd.darko on Oct 22, 2009 - 4 answers

TechFilter: I'm part of a medium-sized IT support company and we're looking at some new helpdesk/workflow management software. What advice can you give on your setup or software you are currently working with? [more inside]
posted by de1mar on Oct 14, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I fit into (and how can I find) a tech startup or small tech company, that does something I'm passionate about with my current skills/experience? [more inside]
posted by studiosonic on Oct 12, 2009 - 2 answers

Does Zune HD have VPN connectivity option as iPod touch?
posted by omaralarifi on Sep 26, 2009 - 2 answers

Should I go back to school and take some computer programming classes? I've got my MLIS and work in Archives now, I'm sorta interested in Content Management but I have no useable computer knowledge. Would an introductory course help me see where my strenghts are and what I might possibly be good at? I'm not sure where to go from just having my Master's on top of the fact that I'm not sure I want to stay in the Archives field. I'm more interested in Records Management but I know I lack a lot of the tech experience
posted by Mis-Information on Aug 25, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm trying to figure out my options for setting up a small digital media lab for a new non-profit, but I have no idea how to set a minimum level of server specs! How much CPU and RAM do I really need? What determines this? The server will be used to administer local user accounts, and store files (including large media files). We may also end up using it to host our website and mail, if it makes sense (unlikely). All the main client computers will be macs, so I assume I should make life easier and just get an XServe. But I'm open to other suggestions. See below for some prices and models for various XServe's I'm trying to choose between. How low can I go? How much CPU/RAM do I need? Let me know if you need more information... [more inside]
posted by yuletide on Aug 20, 2009 - 5 answers

My computer can't find its NIC, any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Aug 11, 2009 - 13 answers

I used to feel pretty confident with computers / IT in general (80s child). Now I need a boost to get back up to speed, especially digging around in the OS / filesystem. Recommend me a good book / website / hands-on project? [more inside]
posted by KMH on Aug 6, 2009 - 7 answers

What's your stake in international tech standards and OOXML?(I'm working up a thesis and I could use some input from the computer literate world) [more inside]
posted by trcook on Jul 30, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm happy at the tech company I work for but am increasingly concerned about my career progression. Nearly a year ago, I took on new role as a project manager, moving from a role with a mix of development and client technical liaison/consulting. My company is currently strongly encouraging me to take on even more of a project management role. I think I'd rather move towards working as a technical lead, I'm concerned that getting myself too far removed from technical work now could make it too difficult to move back later. I could really use some advice from Metafilter-ites with experience in tech firms and technical project management! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 5 answers

I've been asked to look after two work experience kids (young teens) for the coming two weeks to experience and learn what I.T. is all about. What tasks can I give them that will educate and enlighten them while not killing my productivity? [more inside]
posted by Static Vagabond on Jun 12, 2009 - 8 answers

How OK are PDF resumes in the tech sector? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 29, 2009 - 30 answers

Can anyone identify this Gillette DE razor I picked up at a flea market today? [more inside]
posted by Dr Dracator on May 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Is it realistic for me to expect that I can pay off my student loans with a lab tech job? [more inside]
posted by pullayup on Feb 19, 2009 - 14 answers

I want to read as many things as I can about early adaptors of technologies of yesteryear (like the first people who jumped on the radio, transistors, calculators etc.) Do you know of any articles/books/people studying this? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Feb 17, 2009 - 14 answers

I have an external usb drive running off my Windows 7 computer. It keeps switching back to Read-Only, so when I try to send files to it, it merely appends a file and adds a number to its name, instead of re-writing the entire file. I've tried to change it back, but it does not stay changed. The minute I refresh the page, the read-only status comes back! Is there some setting I'm missing? Is there something in Windows 7 that's causing this to happen?
posted by noir on Feb 11, 2009 - 2 answers

Choose my next phone: BlackBerry 8830 or Samsung Saga? [more inside]
posted by sesquipedalia on Feb 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Just returned from fabulous 2 week holiday in New York. I Brought back Epson Artisan 800 All-in-One Printer from Staples costing $230. Unfortunately, I cannot use it in U.K., unless I plug voltage converter/transformer products. Has anyone else bought this set over there with more success? Any advice \ information appreciated. Please specify me What exact voltage converter product to buy & where to buy it from USA online store. Thanks. [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi on Jan 28, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I save a flash program from the internet? [more inside]
posted by sumobob on Jan 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I find repair manuals and exploded diagrams for valve amplifiers online? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Jan 21, 2009 - 3 answers

Anyone know of a TechShop equivalent in London?
posted by bullox on Dec 29, 2008 - 2 answers

I never finished high school. I am very tech-savvy, and I would like to know the best way to go about getting a tech job. Should I go for certifications? Get my GED and go to a technical school? Continue learning on my own? [more inside]
posted by CliffDiving44 on Dec 11, 2008 - 22 answers

How would I install a disk image on ~50 machines all of unique hardware configuration? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on Dec 10, 2008 - 14 answers

Mac OS X / Microsoft Office 2004 (Excel) crash and failed file recovery has left excel in an endless loop of restore and crash. Can anyone help me to find and delete the (unwanted) auto-saved excel sheet that is causing this problem? [more inside]
posted by urban greeting on Dec 4, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me pick a digital camera for my 70-something parents with arthritic hands. [more inside]
posted by Jandasmo on Nov 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me combine my masters in psychology, IT experience, and love of research into a more satisfying job. [more inside]
posted by Silvertree on Nov 6, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm putting together a tech wishlist to build the ultimate internet-enabled home (or at least to drool over building it). I'd like your recommendations on the best consumer electronics devices to carry out home-bound computer-related tasks outside the computer (in the same way the Philips VOIP841 phone makes Skype calling simple without a computer). Suggested areas: internet radios, real live news tickers, world thermometers, internet TV boxes, but I'm also interested in whatever other fields you can suggest. Your ideas/experiences welcome, wireless or wired.
posted by scrm on Oct 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Landshark.com What the heck did they do? Just saw August the movie and I still don't know. They died in the dot com bubble. [more inside]
posted by prodevel on Oct 2, 2008 - 4 answers

TechFilter: Help me find a replacement fan for my Arctic Cooling heatsink. [more inside]
posted by judge.mentok.the.mindtaker on Sep 3, 2008 - 1 answer

How do I get my Samsung Juke phone to work with my computer? [more inside]
posted by champthom on Sep 1, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm sure this question will not make me the most popular student at the dance, but is there a way to identify (via IP) machines running BitTorrent clients within an internal network (ie. work)? My company has around 50 employees, and the old, "Please don't torrent at work" doesn't seem to be doing much good anymore. It brings our email and web browsing to a near standstill, and dropping by the "usual suspects" is not only tiresome, but doesn't seem to find all the sources of traffic any longer. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
posted by numlok on Aug 11, 2008 - 27 answers

Can a cable feed be rotated 90 degrees on a monitor if the signal comes in through coax? [more inside]
posted by MrMulan on Aug 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Windows Media Player 11 -- I (foolishly, it seems) allowed MS to update to the newer media player. I hardly ever use these bloated monsters, but sometimes, at night, I enjoyed one of the visualizations, and I've used it for years. In the latest and greatest media player from MS, it is not available. Where can I get the 'old' visualizations, and how/where to I install said visualizations so I can once again use the only thing I care about their media player? Alternately, can I install an older MS media player on this machine once this new one has its hooks into my puter, and how do I install an older media player, and where do I get it? I'd rather use the latest, as I'm sure it's more up to date against whatever hacks someone may come up with; that said, I want my dang visualization back.
posted by dancestoblue on Jul 30, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me find my lost mouse! [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Jul 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a good ticket/support/bug management system that builds a queue out of incoming emails? [more inside]
posted by c:\awesome on Jul 3, 2008 - 16 answers

How can I increase the range of my brand new Linksys WRT600N wireless router so that my wife's Dell Inspiron 1505 gets a better signal? My former router, a 3 year old Linksys model (WRT54G) seemed to send a much better signal, and I bought this new router thinking I'd see improvements a-plenty, but noooooo, and documentation is sorely lacking. Help! I really don't want to go back to the WRT54G, since surely this new router is more capable when set up properly, right? [more inside]
posted by newfers on Jun 22, 2008 - 15 answers

So I told my friend I'd be his band's light/sound guy, and I need some help figuring out the practicalities of it all... [more inside]
posted by unexpected on Jun 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Why do more operating system options keep appearing when I turn my computer on? [more inside]
posted by sliderjc on Jun 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Facing critical burnout - how do we keep our business on track without killing ourselves? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2008 - 24 answers

iBook G4 battery is out of juice. Computer won't start up... even when AC adapter is plugged in. Is there something else going on? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers

I've been asked to help create a wifi "hotspot" for the outdoor common area of our apartment complex... [more inside]
posted by lot49 on May 31, 2008 - 9 answers

Why does windows disconnect from my wireless network every 3 minutes? [more inside]
posted by sliderjc on May 30, 2008 - 9 answers

There has to be some reputable service that accepts MMS messages from my cell phone and will post my photos to its Web site for free. Right? [more inside]
posted by teracloth on Apr 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Going to be moving into a new office space, where will will get to redesign some of the space for our needs. We will need to set of a 10TB server rack-- need to figure out how much space should we set aside for a server room. If you were starting to set up one from scratch, what would you start considering? [more inside]
posted by ShawnStruck on Apr 24, 2008 - 12 answers

I have a very specific problem with the online system at my work. [more inside]
posted by mammary16 on Mar 10, 2008 - 13 answers

I want to be an IT mercenary, how do I get started doing freelance/contract SysAdmin/Programming? [more inside]
posted by rhizome on Mar 4, 2008 - 6 answers

What are some good places to work in NYC for a tech-savvy medievalist who also has experience teaching history and politics to middle and high schoolers? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I find a site dedicated to modern or classic home mechanisms... [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Jan 23, 2008 - 9 answers