[If you could suggest a male AO...]

I use Vista Animation's "The Boss". The Marketplace only lists the extended edition:

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/VISTA-ANIMATIONS-THE-BOSS-EXTENDED-EDITION/2999652

but there's a basic edition available in-world for about half the price. I used to use their "Business Man" AO but after a while I grew tired of how wooden the standing poses appeared.

[House-less model needing a house..]

You might find something you like from Creative Decay's offerings: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/104124. I've only given it an admittedly cursory look...

Good luck with your search!

[where to find furniture]

You might try Joyus Living in Caledon,  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/213/220/23. She only has a handful of items in the MP; far more extensive selection in-world.

Good luck in your search!

[Problems with Wearing Overlapping Mesh Clothing Items (and Potential Solutions?)]

I've purchased a lot of mesh clothing from hoorenbeek... pieces such as a shirt may have several different meshes depending upon how the clothing will be layered... a shirt might be worn on its own, or layered under a jacket or blazer, and combined with high- or low-rise pants. There are also 3 different sizes (S, M & L)... it makes for a lot of options for a single garment, and undoubtedly adds to the expense. The net effect, though, is a good one.

[Best Jeans for Men?]

I like the men's clothing from [hoorenbeek], https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/49237

[Mesh bogging down high-end Dell laptop]

Have you considered switching to a different viewer, such as Firestorm? It might be an improvement in efficiency and support for your video hardware.

[Home landmark]

See this thread:

http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Lifestyles-and-Relationships/Premium-Account-and-Partner-setting-quot-Home-quot-location/td-p/1746607

[Poser and SL Avatar]

The 'SL Avatar' folder should be copied to your Runtime/libraries/Character folder, the 'SL Clothing' folder should be copied to your Runtime/libraries/Props folder, and the 'avatar_mesh' folder should be copied to your Runtime/Geometries folder. The avatars will then appear under 'SL Avatar' in the Characters group.

Good luck!

[I need help putting shoes and clothes on to my avi]

There is a useful set of alpha masks available for free in the Marketplace:

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Avatar-Alpha-Overlays-101311-update/2312783

You'll need to do some trial-and-error to find the one that works best, but it may help a lot with shoes for which there is no supplied alpha mask.

Good luck!

[Tutorials Neckline Facing?]

Have you looked at Robin "Sojourner" Wood's tutorials and in-world resources? I think I recall something in her "Clothing 101" book that addressed necklines.

Her web tutorials for SL are at http://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/Technical/SL-Tuts/SLTutSet.html.

Good luck!

[AOs for the older man]

I like this one from Vista: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/VISTA-ANIMATIONS-BUSINESS-MAN-AO/298451.

[Sculpties to Hexagon 2.5 to Photoshop CS6]

Do you have Photoshop CS6 Extended? I can't open OBJ files in the regular version of CS6, but my old copy of CS3 Extended opens them just fine.

[Can anyone give me a kimono????]

The Hosoi Cluster Welcome Package, which costs a single Linden, contains a male and a female kimono.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Japan%20Chubu/57/244/24

The Harusaki Onsen spa is a lovely place to visit while you're there.

[Best Laptop for SL]

I'm using a Lenovo W520 which works well in Ultra mode. It also works very nicely with Adobe Creative Suite CS6.

Lenovo's web price for the W530 (the successor model) is £1250, but you may be able to find a W520 within your price range (though near the top, admittedly).

Good luck!