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You can now send and receive picture messages (MMS)! ATT finally stepped up to the plate. You do need a quick update: Step by step guide with photos… Related posts |
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Archive for November, 2008
Send Pictures Messages (MMS) with iPhone Finally!
November 30th, 200815 Tech Secrets for the Road Warrior
November 28th, 2008 |
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PC World has 15 great tips to smooth out your travels: http://www.pcworld.com/article/154343/mobile_tech_tricks.html Here’s an excerpt- Save the Cost of a 411 Call: (If you don’t travel, and just need some fun, Turkey Day trivia, go here: http://home.aristotle.net/Thanksgiving/trivia.asp) Related posts |
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Escape from MS Word’s Reading Layout
November 25th, 2008 |
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A reader asked, “How do I permanently change my view when I open documents? Meaning, when I open an attached document, it always opens in “reading layout” and I just like to see a normal piece of paper, not a book layout. I can’t figure out how to make that change to “normal” and stay that way!” MS Word can be annoying by always opening email attachments in their Reading Layout. This gives you a nice overview, but isn’t “comfortable” and doesn’t allow you to edit the document. Follow the image guide above, or the steps below: Word 2003: Word 2007: Related posts |
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Video – How to Find Anything on the Internet
November 20th, 2008 |
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2 Minute Video: To start, click here or on the above image. This video is a basic introduction on how to search the Internet. Summary: Use words just like you might ask anyone else: … want to learn more? Previous tip: How to Search the Internet Related posts |
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How to Protect Your Laptop Screen
November 18th, 2008 |
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It is easy to damage your screen, or loosen the hinges, by improperly opening and closing the lid. Follow this simple guide to ensure a long, secure life of your laptop’s screen:
Things to remember: 2. Lift or hold a laptop from the base, not the screen directly. This also will cause damage to the hinges. 3. Avoid exposing your laptop to extreme temperatures, like leaving it in the car. Extreme temperatures can damage the screen and/or other hardware in the laptop. It can also shorten the battery life. Related posts |
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Your Computer Knows Where You Are
November 13th, 2008 |
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New location-aware services, such as with maps on iPhones or BlackBerry’s, are moving to your computer. Soon your computer will know where it is physically located and offer services based on this information. A few examples might include…
Technology Testing Learn more? Related posts |
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Add Today’s Date to Your Tray
November 11th, 2008 |
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Here’s an easy way to include the date in your system tray on your task bar. Download this small, free utility: http://www.rcis.co.za/dale/tclockex/. Windows only shows the time in the tray. Although you can hover your mouse over the time to get the date, some might prefer it permanently attached. This application requires little resources, so your system still runs fast. You can customize it to display a simple date + time, or change the font and go wild with colors. Very configurable. Very easy. For example: Related posts |
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Tech Tips for the Basic Computer User
November 6th, 2008 |
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Here’s a great article I read in the NY Times. The writer lists several simple, but smart tips for the basic computer user. A few examples: * Google is also a units-of-measurement and currency converter. Type “teaspoons in 1.3 gallons,” for example, or “euros in 17 dollars.” Click Search to see the answer. * You can tap the Space bar to scroll down on a Web page one screenful. Add the Shift key to scroll back up. Related posts |
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Video – To Vote or Not to Vote
November 4th, 2008 |
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Learn how your vote is tallied and how the election process works: Or…. tired of hearing about politics? Vote responsibly. =) Related posts |
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