Anyone know anything about configuring firefox settings? I'm trying to allow my computer to log on to the network internet at the school I'm working for, but my proxy settings are all out of whack. What's more, they're locked, so I can't change them. Further, I can't access the "local-settings.js" file which is supposedly where I'm supposed to be able to unlock them. I've been reduced to using my phone as a hotspot, or plugging in with a network cable which are both amateur moves. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Help needed! What non-itunes program should I use to rip my cd collection to my hard-drive? Needs to be easy (12 year old John is going to do a lot of them), and will need to be playable on google play music and apple devices. Would prefer to maintain as much quality as possible, and I don't mind paying a little for good software if needed. Thanks all!

I've probably asked before, but can where can we find the idkfa posts of olde? (Josh: Don't you tell me some silly nonsense like "You can't." because I know you can.)

Why do we go through the bother of putting drywall and joint compound on walls, which create a 1-hour rated firewall, if all we're going to do is spray super flammable wall texture on the walls? Cause if you read the MSDS, that shit doesn't become not-flammable.

Josh, TimeMachine will not connect to my NAS. Error is:

"There was a problem connecting to the server "ScrotoNAS(TimeMachine)".
The server may not eist or it is unavailable at this time. Check the server name or IP address, check your network connection, and then try again."

I can connect to my NAS via the interface, have ensured that TimeMachine is enabled and probably configured. So it's something with TimeMachine or network settings on the computer end.

I did a little research, see here (forum.qnap.com). I don't quite understand their fix. Can you enlighten me? Thanks buddy.

How was RHCP? FULL REVIEW AS AN ANSWER JOSH

Should I sell my 2002 Honda Civic (manual) and buy my parents' 2007 Hyundai Elantra (automatic)?

We're only bringing one car down to California, and Dave can't drive stick shift because of his leg. Logically, it'd make a lot more sense to sell the Honda and get a car that both of us can drive...

But selling my Honda (whose name is Greta, by the way), my chariot of 10 years, feels akin to getting rid of the family dog.

Any suggestions?

How long has this place been back up and running?

If you let a Nissan Leaf draw down to half charge, and assume a conservative estimate for the circuit's charging efficiency, it costs somewhere around $2.50 to top it back off to full charge.

Given the stated range of 100mi/full charge, assuming a linear relationship between % charge and range (probably the weakest spot in my logic here), half-charge probably gets me (& my driving style) about 30 miles. Which equals out to about $0.08 per mile.

My truck, with a 21 gallon tank, about 15 mpg in the summer, and a city range of about 315 miles, costs approximately $0.28 per mile if gas is $4.15/gallon.

If I consider only the cost of fuel (nevermind maintenance, insurance, and all that jazz), and I don't sell my truck, and make the Leaf my primary driver when the roads allow it, I would have to drive 150,000 miles to recoup the cost of buying a Leaf.

I've had my truck almost 5 years and I've only driven 44,000 miles.

It was a fun thought.

Actors you want to see in more movies, go.

Mark Strong

Aaron Johnson

This sounds legit as hell (www.sciencedaily.com), but I'm not exactly keen on what they're describing here. It sounds like they've identified a plausible storage mechanism for information within 'microtubules' within brain cells.

Can anybody comment?

So this is going to sound stupidly pity-seeking, but that's not the point here; thanks for your condolences and well wishes in advance, but you really don't have to post them, because it isn't as big a deal as it sounds. So this weekend our house was broken into and robbed. What do you expect, its Brooklyn. Don't you all totes want to come visit me now? All they took was my computer, which I have backed up and which was only like $300 anyway, so no big loss for me. They also took my sisters computer and some cash she had lying around. All things considered, a best case scenario robbing. No musical instruments or other high value electronics stolen, so vandalism, no injury or, besides a broken window, damage. While I have the wherewithal to buy myself a new computer comfortably, my sister does not. I don't mean to beg, but I wanted to put out a call to a group that is generally white, male, upper middle class, tech savvy, and who go through consumer electronica like candy. She needs a computer. All she does is use the Internet, type resumes (which she was doing in text edit! She's an idiot!), watch DVDs, and occasionally record music in garage band (or related PC software). If you have a computer that is old, out of date, and unused, perhaps you may send it to her. She'll pay shipping, duh. Preferably laptop, but anything will do, and preferably Mac, but again, beggars can't be choosers. Just think: instead of getting pennies for your old computer at Mac recycling or some electronics dump, she'll get hours of use out of it. And it's just sitting in your closet anyway, so you'll have more space! Thanks guys, contact me or her directly if you've got any leads.

Gotta crowd-source this one, because it is bugging the hell out of us:

What TV jingle from out childhood ended, "...they're naturally delicious!"

I can sing the melody for you if you want.

Hey all. I have four things to ask, the first & second being the most important. Josh, can you make my username "T$"? I mean seriously, why is two characters too short?

Thirdly, what personal finance software do y'all use? And how much do you like it? Megan and I are trying to figure out what's good and what's not.

Thanks for the help, and Josh, you seriously need to look into those first two questions.

Old Man Travis is turning 30 in about a month and I need to throw a party for him. Any suggestions on what to do for a 30th bday party?

The first thing that came to mind was an 80's themed party because he was born in 1981, but that just seems too easy. I could still go with that, but was wondering if people had better ideas. There's always the black/over-the-hill theme, too, but I feel like that's better suited for a 40th bday.

I'm thinking a keg and beerpong are needed, too.

so.... what are you watching tonight? The premier of Falling Skies or the finale of Games of Thrones?

Does anyone have a large trampoline I can disassemble and borrow? Like the 10'-ish diameter kind?

A related question: does anyone want to climb Flattop carrying bits of a disassembled trampoline?

Who was the DDF coach that wasn't Chad? I want to see if she'll come to Glass Menagerie.

flash cookies. why?

Where can I buy locally-raised or locally-hunted meat?

I've just read "Eating Animals" and have decided that ease of access isn't worth animal torture and genetic monstrosities. "Omnivore's Dilemma" set the scene, and "Eating Animals" pushed me over the edge into near-vegetarianism.

What's the best way to size a power supply for a desktop?

Does anyone know of an apartment to rent that allows cats? Dave and I have to move out in May/June (our landlords are selling the duplex)....

Why have so many huge hotels inexplicably popped up around Anchorage in recent years?

Perhaps it hasn't been quite so sudden, or I'm just super unobservant, or I only notice now that I drive C Street every day. But from what I understand, tourism in Alaska has been in decline the last few years, and I've yet to identify another industry that requires huge amounts of temporary lodgings.

Here's what I mean:

• The Fairfield Suites and Motel 6 right next to each other on C Street and International.
• Homewood Suites (Hilton, two large buildings), Hampton Inn around C Street and Tudor.
• The (weird) Dimond Center Hotel in the Dimond Mall parking lot.

...and that business card says

Thai Curry Restaurant

333 4th ave suite 228

their curries are awesome

yessss...the business card is in my coat.