I have a batch of mixed-format data including long-form text fields, hyperlinks, number and plain text in an Excel doc. I have assembled a Word catalog merge file intended to allow me to proof the data manually. There are 42 records.
On merge, the output document results in what appears to be the correct number of pages and records. However, records 28-42 do not appear to place any data in the destination document.
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posted by mwhybark
on Apr 15, 2013 -
1 answer
I have a 13" Macbook Pro that I bought in late 2010. Lately, it's been doing some odd things. Occasionally it makes a sound that I can only describe as an "electronic fart". Like a short buzz that lasts less than a second. The second thing is that sometimes parts of the screen go black. These things only happen once every few days.
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posted by ohmy
on Feb 19, 2013 -
9 answers
My son's PC, a dual boot Ubuntu / Win 7 box that I built myself about 3 years ago will not boot. It was working fine last night. When you power up the CPU fan runs for less than a second then shuts down and nothing else happens. The motherboard LED does stay lit, so there is some power getting to the board. Am I correct in guessing that replacing the power supply is my most likely route to a fix?
posted by COD
on Jan 26, 2013 -
4 answers
So I did a time-lapse and set the frame rate way too high. Now it will only export around 700 pictures to the camera roll and I can't figure out how to get the rest. Every time I get the photos from camera roll to iPhoto, iLapse just starts from the beginning again. So I can get the first 700 just fine, but not the rest. This sucks. Please tell me there's a solution!
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posted by guster4lovers
on Jan 14, 2013 -
5 answers
Good Morning Hive!
I'm having a little trouble setting up my office phone. Here's the info:
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posted by oviedo
on Jan 10, 2013 -
5 answers
Why can't devices on my new 8-port switch get internet access on my network? I’ve got a new wired network set up in my house and am fine tuning it, getting everything to connect to the internet… Main computer and xbox are working (connected directly to D-Link DGL4300 Wireless router), but the Tivo and anything plugged into the new switch-based jacks aren’t getting to the internet, though they see the network.
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posted by Pantengliopoli
on Jan 2, 2013 -
28 answers
Android Login problems. I can't login to either Flickr or Tumblr using my android phone. I can login in just fine on my laptop but on my phone I am unable to login via the apps or direct to the websites via the browser. Does anybody have any idea why that would be the case?
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posted by srboisvert
on Dec 19, 2012 -
5 answers
Apple TV + iPad troubleshooting: Suddenly, my iPad has stopped sending video to my Apple TV when it is in "lock" mode (or sleep or standby mode or whatever it's called). As recently as two days ago, this did not happen. Does anyone know how to fix this?
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posted by crLLC
on Nov 20, 2012 -
1 answer
Why does my wireless router stop some devices from accessing the web every now and then.
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posted by xchmp
on May 17, 2012 -
4 answers
Yesterday, my firefox install on ubuntu started misbehaving. The bookmarks toolbar only shows up if I remove it and and add it again. There are no URLs in Address bar and no URL display down where the status bar used to be. Several plugins have stopped working without being disabled. Sometimes tabs can't be closed. No session management and on and on. The problem seems to be some interaction of a ubuntu update and firefox not cooperating. After googling I have nothing and am at a complete loss for how to fix it. Where do people turn for support for ubuntu firefox problems that don't require them to be on either development team?
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posted by srboisvert
on Apr 17, 2012 -
8 answers
One of the rear surround outputs on my receiver causes any speaker that's plugged into it to constantly produce a quiet but noticeable sound of static or white noise. What could be causing this?
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posted by strangely stunted trees
on Mar 13, 2012 -
6 answers
Why are certain Netflix shows jittery on certain devices, while other combinations of devices/shows are not?
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posted by kosmonaut
on Feb 28, 2012 -
7 answers
When I save MS Word docs, a lot of my spacings between words are being eliminated. In just about every sentence, it happens at least once! To be clear, instead of something like "and the", it will say "andthe". Could it be a faulty flash drive?
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posted by Eiwalker
on Feb 22, 2012 -
10 answers
My internet connection suddenly slowed way down. I've tried all the usual things, but I need some expert advice.
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posted by nickhb
on Dec 14, 2011 -
10 answers
I am at work, at a college, and there seem to be wifi hiccups throughout the day, moments where the connectivity is briefly lost. How can I log these interruptions so I can convince our technicians that there is a problem?
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posted by mecran01
on Nov 25, 2011 -
13 answers
My website's domain is not resolving after ≈60 hours. The test link from the hosting service is working fine. The nameservers are correctly assigned over at my registrar. What gives?
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posted by Scientist
on Oct 17, 2011 -
12 answers
My MacBook Pro 2011 13" is making an odd noise through the speakers/headphones. Has anybody come across this before?
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posted by anaximander
on Oct 15, 2011 -
8 answers
What is the easiest, most affordable way to mac system troubleshooting and maintenance on another Mac over the internet?
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posted by konig
on Oct 4, 2011 -
5 answers
I dropped my Samsung Focus into water two days ago. It works fine (yay), except the screen keeps lighting up unbidden. Can I fix it?
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posted by oinopaponton
on Sep 25, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm having trouble getting my Macbook to reliably communicate with, well, anything else on my network, and not having a spare router or laptop is not helping the troubleshooting process.
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posted by Tomorrowful
on Sep 20, 2011 -
11 answers
Broken fridge; need refrigeration engineer help for insurance and maintenance purposes. Many technical geeky issues involved. Long post follows:
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posted by FauxScot
on Sep 8, 2011 -
7 answers
I have ATT Wi-Fi Internet (not U-Verse). And I've been running into connectivity issues with the 2WIRE modem that have been plaguing me consistently for the last year. More inside, but just an FYI, I have a Mac.
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posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth
on Sep 7, 2011 -
3 answers
I have an old 1st generation iPhone that I left for dead two years ago, after it got wet and stopped working. I put it in a drawer and forgot about it. Eventually, I tried charging it, and it magically came back to life... But with a very peculiar problem: the on-screen image is a mirror image of what it should be. Everything is flipped horizontally, an exact mirror image... But the phone still expects the same touch input! For instance, to wake it from sleep, the slider appears flipped, as a right-to-left slider; but in order to actually wake it up, I have to slide my finger left-to-right. (my question after the jump)
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posted by Silky Slim
on Aug 20, 2011 -
7 answers
Weird computer technical problem pertaining to the POST and bootup stages of conputer use. Details inside.
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posted by dougrayrankin
on Jul 30, 2011 -
7 answers
Do I
really have to replace the motherboard? My computer is showing no display and I think I've ruled out everything except the motherboard. Changing that is obviously expensive and time-consuming, so please tell me if I'm missing anything!
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posted by Busy Old Fool
on Jul 28, 2011 -
12 answers
I get a movie through iTunes. I start the movie. The movie stops unexpectedly halfway through. How come? This is on an iPad.
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posted by arkhangel
on Jul 18, 2011 -
7 answers
Baffling and infuriating: Ability to use TV as external monitor for Macbook Pro has disappeared overnight!
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posted by Alaska Jack
on Jun 18, 2011 -
8 answers
iMy husband's iPhone 3GS does not work with our
ICF-CD3iPSIL Sony clock alarm...but my iPhone 3G works just fine. Why?
Details: His iPhone charges just fine when it's in the clock alarm dock, but we cannot control it via remote control or the buttons on the alarm clock. Also, his iPhone won't play music through the alarm speakers, though it will play it fine through the phone speakers. My older-generation 3G does all of those things. I compared iPhone settings, and everything seems the same. Can you help? Thanks so much!
posted by Atrahasis
on Jun 4, 2011 -
8 answers
My Microsoft Setpoint (wireless optical) mouse isn't selecting properly anymore, especially text, but seems to work properly in every other way.
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posted by dhartung
on May 12, 2011 -
2 answers
My home-built computer seems to not want to undergo any extended load (gaming) without freezing up to extents varying by game. Where do I start?
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posted by pahalial
on May 11, 2011 -
13 answers
I have a Linux laptop with an nvidia graphics card that is giving me headaches. Help me figure out what the deal is!
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posted by circular
on Apr 8, 2011 -
7 answers
Internet connection issues in bachelor pad of two pseudo-luddites. Both macs. Both show connection to our dedicated, password protected network. I get internet connection, my housemate doesn't. What's up?
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posted by Lutoslawski
on Mar 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Please -- please! -- help me troubleshoot a vexing wireless connectivity problem. Just to put this front and center: I am not knowledgeable about computers.
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Feb 24, 2011 -
8 answers
Vintage-Polaroid-Troubleshooting-Filter: Yay! I finally bought a vintage Polaroid One Step 600 (looks very similar to
this) in The Big City. I bought
this film for it. But...no pictures. Help?
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posted by stellaluna
on Jan 20, 2011 -
4 answers
I am trying to get the Adobe CS3 design premium suite working on my Windows 7, 64-bit gaming computer, which meets and exceed CS3's minimum specs. The install went fine, and I know the disks are good as they worked on my old (dead) XP computer. Most of the programs (Bridge, Flash, etc.) will open a process, but not actually open anything on the screen. Photoshop will open, but all that appears is the gray background, and the menu bar. It hangs immediately. It won't even open the Photoshop "loading..." splash/credits screen. How can I get these programs running? (Yes, I tried googling it, and no, it isn't a TWAIN issue).
posted by flibbertigibbet
on Jan 14, 2011 -
11 answers
