I'm looking for an online surface area and volume calculator, where I plug in various measurements of a cylinder or sphere and it calculates the answer for me. But I want one that approximates pi as 3.14. [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on Nov 5, 2009 - 8 answers

OSXFilter: Is there a way to mute individual programs in OS X? [more inside]
posted by NoraReed on Oct 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I need to count how many times a sump pump runs in a given period. The sump pump pumps water out of a hole on the ground, it is activated by a float switch - so generally speaking it pumps the same amount of water out each time it runs (the volume of water from the top 'on' level to the lower 'off' level). I want to know how much water is being pumped per week/month/whatever. [more inside]
posted by Xhris on Sep 15, 2009 - 13 answers

Please help me remember the name of this stage of psychological development, where you can begin to discern the volumetric differences between containers of different sizes. [more inside]
posted by Sutekh on Aug 28, 2009 - 6 answers

I have a few Macbook Pro systems at work that we've installed Windows XP via Bootcamp on. We've done this with previous Macbook models in the past. This time, however, there is an audio problem: the audio on the XP side is so low it's close to non-existent. Is anyone familiar with this problem? Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix it? [more inside]
posted by strangememes on Jul 22, 2009 - 11 answers

My iPhone's volume is too freaking low. How do I boost it? When calling out, the first ring is at a decent level, then it backs down to almost inaudible. When talking to people, especially if I'm outdoors, or if there is any background noise, I can't hear anything! Does anyone else have this problem? This is a first-gen iPhone, in case that makes a difference, and I've already traded one in at the Apple store for the exact same reason.
posted by valkane on May 17, 2009 - 4 answers

"Hi-- ahem, I mean, uh... Hi." Oh no! Do you have bouts with Spontaneous Laryngitis Syndrome, or SLS? Someone passes by you and shoots you a friendly "Hey there!" and you're caught off guard and are left whimpering a little "hey." What to do? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on May 2, 2009 - 16 answers

It seems like my tea kettle (on a gas burner) boils more quickly when there's a large volume of water in it than if there's just a bit. Am I imagining this, or is there a reason it might happen?
posted by Mayor Curley on Apr 3, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a command-line tool that can return a volume value for specific points of time in an MP3 file. [more inside]
posted by joe vrrr on Mar 10, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I set my TV so that it's mute whenever I turn it on? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Feb 25, 2009 - 10 answers

Can you hack toddler toys to lower the speaker volume? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Jan 2, 2009 - 20 answers

The final mixdown on music I have created at home is very low in volume. How can I raise the volume of my final tracks without getting that god-awful digital clipping? [more inside]
posted by Brettus on Dec 17, 2008 - 16 answers

What's the psychology behind EXTREMELY loud music in nightclubs, concerts, and even some stores? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Nov 24, 2008 - 29 answers

Quicktime/Web Audio Problems. Some quicktime video I produced is having volume issues--but only on certain computers with small speakers. What gives? [more inside]
posted by pinto on Nov 18, 2008 - 2 answers

Is it possible to control the volume of individual Windows applications (or Firefox windows/tabs?) Also, is it possible to boost the volume of (e.g.) a YouTube video?
posted by callmejay on Nov 16, 2008 - 3 answers

iPodfilter: How do I increase the volume of movies I want to put onto my iPod? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Sep 13, 2008 - 4 answers

I would like to find out how much gas I can produce by electrolysis using homemade stuff. Is there any cost efficient/accurate way to measure the quantity of gas produced? [more inside]
posted by pigelb on Jul 16, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I learn to sneeze softly?
posted by riffola on Jun 18, 2008 - 27 answers

Soft talker here. Any methods/courses/books/exercises that might help me develop better voice projection? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Jun 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Is there any way to increase the overall volume on an iPod shuffle? [more inside]
posted by zadcat on May 20, 2008 - 9 answers

I can't get my Mac laptop's internal speakers to work -- they just stopped one day. When I press the volume adjust buttons, the little bars don't move, and the classic circle-with-bar-through-it appears. I've checked the volume in System Preferences, and the "mute" button is not selected by accident. [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on May 17, 2008 - 9 answers

Can I get the volume control graphic to go away quicker on my HP? [more inside]
posted by Bizurke on Apr 27, 2008 - 1 answer

The volume keys (f11/f12)on my macbook pro stop working, seemingly at random. When this happens, I still see the bars display in the middle of the screen, but the volume doesn't change. Anyone else get this, or have a fix? [more inside]
posted by bashos_frog on Apr 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Can MP3 files be processed to increase their volume level and make them louder? If so, with what and how? [more inside]
posted by hwestiii on Feb 8, 2008 - 16 answers

ISO: Photo-like diagram of the ratio of total volume of water to total volume of land on Earth. NOT the surface area - the TOTAL respective volumes of the planet. [more inside]
posted by yoga on Jan 10, 2008 - 9 answers

I have an mp3, one channel of which is way quieter than the other. How can I fix it so the two channels are the same volume? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Jan 2, 2008 - 5 answers

Calculus II filter: I have trouble setting up the integral for the volume of a solid of revolution when it is being revolved around a horizontal or vertical line other than the x- or y- axis. Does anybody know a trick or mnemonic for these types of problems? [more inside]
posted by wittgenstein on Dec 28, 2007 - 5 answers

What size of backpack should I get for a 6-8 month backpacking trip through Southeast Asia? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on Nov 15, 2007 - 29 answers

Gimmie volume! Not the acoustic kind... I have fine, flat hair, and want awesome big hair. [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on Oct 29, 2007 - 25 answers

I need a way to remotely control the volume of a Windows machine. [more inside]
posted by floam on Oct 27, 2007 - 3 answers

Is there any way that I can make the maximum volume of my UK iPod Classic louder? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Oct 18, 2007 - 13 answers

Anybody, by chance, know how to get a Mitsubishi CS 35313 (1995) tv to play the audio through the internal speakers again? [more inside]
posted by B(oYo)BIES on Oct 16, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there a way in iTunes (or another application) to make all of the songs on a playlist be approximately the same volume? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Jul 11, 2007 - 9 answers

Mythtv records shows with low volume. How can I increase the recording volume? [more inside]
posted by h2 on Jun 8, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I make my iPod quieter? [more inside]
posted by ardgedee on May 9, 2007 - 7 answers

Does listening to an MP3 player at a higher volume significantly increase the rate at which its battery drains? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Apr 24, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me find a good microphone for recording LOUD band practices. [more inside]
posted by gergtreble on Apr 10, 2007 - 15 answers

How long would a 3/4 inch inner diameter pipe need to be to hold exactly 27 gallons of water? [more inside]
posted by putzface_dickman on Mar 22, 2007 - 33 answers

Does anyone know anything about iMovie 3? I've just finished creating a project, and when I play through in iMovie it seems fine. However, when I export it, it's like the volume settings are completely ignored. Music that I set at 10% is actually playing at 100% and is overwhelming the dialogue. There doesn't seem to be anything in iMovie's documentation about this, so I'm stumped. What am I doing wrong?
posted by shawnj on Jan 14, 2007 - 1 answer

How can I increase iTunes volume beyond the current maximum on my Powerbook G4? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jan 2, 2007 - 7 answers

Do-it-yourself electronics: Building a volume knob. [more inside]
posted by etc. on Jan 2, 2007 - 17 answers

I need to make my laptop's speakers go to 11. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Nov 26, 2006 - 9 answers

Which of my three volume controls should I use?? [more inside]
posted by clh on Oct 27, 2006 - 8 answers

How are the volumes of (tea) cups commonly measured? For instance, does a “6 oz” tea cup hold 6 oz of liquid when filled to a normal level, or must it be filled to the brim to reach 6 oz? [more inside]
posted by Alex Handcoding on Oct 26, 2006 - 7 answers

Some radio streams I listen to seem to play very softly, even when my system is at full-volume. Is there free software I can download to boost the volume coming out of my laptop speakers? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry on May 31, 2006 - 5 answers

Long time listener First Time caller, can someone please explain to me why my volume control Icon on my task bar keeps removing itself. (More inside). [more inside]
posted by Unregistered User on May 14, 2006 - 12 answers

Why do American cookbooks give ingredient measurements by volume and number instead of weight? [more inside]
posted by betterton on May 3, 2006 - 35 answers

I am trying to express the concept of 500,000 gallons (US liquid, 128 fl. oz.) in terms of the volume of some other container or object. Can you think of a good analogy? [more inside]
posted by nekton on Apr 25, 2006 - 26 answers

I am looking for a Windows app that provides an onscreen visual cue when any sounds are played. It would be nice if the cue happened regardless of the status of the master mute. I'm having a tough time searching for this type of app without getting volume control widgets, etc. [more inside]
posted by ding3r on Apr 19, 2006 - 4 answers

My father is hard of hearing. I'm looking for suggestions regarding easy audio devices that will let him listen to the TV at the volume he needs, but also let the rest of the family enjoy the program at a more reasonable volume. [more inside]
posted by Galvatron on Dec 22, 2005 - 9 answers