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ask.metafilter.com > 390588 > What-to-advise-graduating-Software-Engineers-about-jobs

What to advise graduating Software Engineers about jobs

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (209+ words) Software Engineering has changed greatly in the last few years. It is now less about manual coding and more about coaxing Claude into doing it for you and verifying the results. Obviously that's a primary skill that needs to be…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390585 > printer-that-can-handle-5x8-cardstock-Chicago

printer that can handle 5x8 cardstock - Chicago

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (85+ words) I have asked FedEx, Staples, and some local print shops if I could bring in my blank thank-you cards to print messages on them, and all have said the smallest they can handle is 8.5x11.I just need to print basic…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390547 > Brother-2370-perplexing-problem

Brother 2370 perplexing problem.

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (152+ words) My Brother 2370 printer won't print, showing ""Cannot detect. Put the toner cartridge back in."Of course, taking the cartridge out and putting it back in doesn't solve the problem... So off to the internet for some suggestions, all of these…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390536 > Best-tool-for-occasional-source-of-flame

Best tool for occasional source of flame

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (116+ words) Every so often (every month or two?) I need a source of flame for things like burning the clear insulation off a wire, stopping the ends of a cord from unraveling, heating up a small piece of metal to melt…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390521 > How-do-I-change-the-default-paper-selection-when-printing-on-a-canon

How do I change the default paper selection when printing on a canon?

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (147+ words) How do I change the default paper selection when printing on a canon printer? It has paper ready to go, but always gives an error first and makes me select which paper to use.I print from a Canon g3070. I…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390514 > Recycling-used-laser-printer-cartridges-UK

Recycling used laser printer cartridges (UK)

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (121+ words) In my office I have a pile of boxes containing spent toner cartridges. I kept them because I intended to send them back for recycling, but as the backlog grew the job became too daunting. Is this still worth doing?...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390500 > Two-inputs-Four-devices-One-old-TV

Two inputs. Four devices. One old TV.

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (140+ words) What do you recommend to connect four HDMI devices (a Roku box, a Switch 2, a PlayStation 3, and a Raspberry Pi) to a TV with only two HDMI ports?I know splitters exist and I bought one but it isn't working…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390490 > House-wiring-question

House wiring question

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (193+ words) Help me figure out whether I can replace this motion-activated light switch with a three-way switch.There's a motion-activated light switch controlling our upstairs hall light. If you move in the hall, it turns on; it shuts itself off after…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390488 > I-vaguely-recall-this-thing-I-want-to-buy-help-me-find-it

I vaguely recall this thing I want to buy - help me find it!

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (111+ words) I am looking for something that's like the floor buttons for dogs and cats -- you record a word or two on it and then when you press the button you hear it, but it's hand-held and has six (I think)…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 390486 > Ipad-Pro-upgrade-now-or-wait-till-2027

Ipad Pro - upgrade now, or wait till 2027

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (319+ words) My 1st gen Ipad Pro recently died (9 years ain't bad!) I'm looking at replacing it with the 2026 Ipad Pro, but then I started reading that then 2027 version may have materially updated chips - do I wait? or do I just get the…...