Is there a software/service that allows you to search specific websites rather than just through than the internet as a whole? I have a select list of sites I refer to weekly to find specific content. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by jverdone at 12:31 PM - 12 answers

I'm on my way to Austria for a few weeks. Looking for a handy German language app for my Blackberry Tour to help me as I struggle to remember the language. Is there one? While we're here, any other good world travel apps you recommend? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster at 6:41 AM - 6 answers

To transport or not to transport, that is the question! [more inside]
posted by fantine at 5:56 AM - 8 answers

I want to listen to my digital music player at work (technically, WMAs and not MP3s) through speakers rather than headphones. With the latter, all my songs sound fairly consistent in volume. With the former, they're all over the map and ditto for the dynamic range. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing at 9:41 PM - 6 answers

While running errands today I found a rusty metal thing on the sidewalk. Naturally I took it home with me. But I don't know what it is. Do you? It's very heavy.
posted by kenko at 5:31 PM - 16 answers

Loudspeaker troubleshooting. [more inside]
posted by Neiltupper at 2:59 PM - 8 answers

What cool tech toy should I buy? My family isn't doing presents this year. Given that, I'm taking the money I would have spent on them (or rather, them on me), and buying myself something fun. Trouble is, I can't figure out what that fun should be... [more inside]
posted by cgg at 1:31 PM - 22 answers

I’m looking to buy a compact, flash-based, HD-capable camcorder with the ability to shut off automatic controls such as white balance and auto-focus. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 11:11 AM - 1 answers

My internet connection is haunted! I lose connectivity the second I turn on my xbox, even when the network cable is unplugged. How can that be? [more inside]
posted by cirrostratus at 9:48 AM - 6 answers

I need an app that would allow many users to input a few bits of data - name and zip code, for instance - and then would map the results of all the individual inputs onto a map. [more inside]
posted by nushustu at 9:15 AM - 2 answers

What are some multiplayer iPhone games that don't require players to be actively using their phone to play? [more inside]
posted by Tu13es at 5:13 AM - 2 answers

From a reasonably good [60wpm] looking-at-the-keys typist to a reasonably good [90wpm] touch typist. [more inside]
posted by ekpyrotic at 5:54 PM - 21 answers

What is the best WYSIWYG website builder for PCs out there these days? [more inside]
posted by julen at 9:03 PM - 17 answers

What is a good, working surround sound USB adapter for a Mac mini in a home theatre setup, which uses a TOSLINK connector? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 12:57 PM - 5 answers

Why can't I get Digital Out (5.1) from my PC to work with my Sony receiver? [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller at 4:17 PM - 11 answers

Do any of you guys have reccomendations for portable scanner which is powered from USB? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee at 11:13 AM - 11 answers

My entourage 2004 "Identity" is occupying 1/4 of my (full) HD. I use webmail for email and just want to get this enormous file off my HD, but it won't copy to an external drive. Any advice?
posted by muscat at 10:53 AM - 9 answers

Would pre-industrial cultures have been familiar with the odor of electrical smoke under another name? Are there natural sources or was it introduced to the world with the adoption of electrical appliances?
posted by Jeff Howard at 10:43 AM - 8 answers

Pre-paid/pay-as-you-go cell phone solely for picture messaging? [more inside]
posted by samsarah at 8:37 AM - 6 answers

Nikon recalled the D5000 a few months ago - are the ones on store shelves today still affected? [more inside]
posted by consilience at 1:32 AM - 8 answers