More Internet How-To
- 03 January 2013
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How-Tos: Create a website with 1&1 MyWebsite
If you want to build a website with the minimum effort and technical knowledge, 1&1 MyWebsite with web apps is ideal. Let us be your guide
- 02 January 2013
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How-Tos: Power through schedules with 21 Google Calendar tricks
Maybe you charge through your plans with Patton-like precision, planning everything down to the minute. Or, like Marilyn Monroe, perhaps you've "been on a calendar, but never on time." It really doesn't matter which approach you take--Google Calendar can fit your style.
- 26 December 2012
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How-Tos: How do I connect my TV to the Internet?
How do I connect my TV to the Internet? We show you the easiest ways to connect your television to the Internet, your router and your computer.
- 21 December 2012
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How-Tos: What the end of Google Sync means to you
If you use Google's services for email, calendars, and contacts, you're probably aware that there are several different ways to access your data. You can use your favorite browser to access the Web interface. If you prefer dedicated Mac or iOS client app, you can use any that work with the industry-standard IMAP or POP protocols to access email, with CalDAV to access calendars, or with CardDAV to access contacts. On iOS devices, you've also had the option of using Google Sync--Google's implementation of the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol--for all those kinds of data.
- 09 December 2012
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How-Tos: Watch streaming video better with these tips for power users
If you're reading this, you don't need to be told that streaming live video on your PC and mobile gadgets is blowing up in a big way; with streaming sites like Justin.tv, UStream, and game-specific streaming services Twitch.tv and Own3d.tv, you have more options for live news and entertainment than ever before. But with so many streams on so many sites (and not so many full-featured standalone player apps), staying on top of the brave new world of streaming TV can be a pain. With that in mind, here are some quick tips and tricks for making your live video streaming experience less painful.
- 05 December 2012
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How-Tos: Apply special effects to your videos in Final Cut Pro X
Using the right special effect can make your video match your creative vision. Whether it’s simply tinting a shot to fit a mood, creating an old-fashioned film look, or turning a video clip into an abstract animated background, the right video effect is just a click away.
- 30 November 2012
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How-Tos: Ask the iTunes Guy: Home Sharing, tag editing, iTunes U, and more
Editor's note: This week's column addresses issues with iTunes 10. iTunes 11 was released on Thursday, and the iTunes Guy is hard at work on an in-depth review, which will post soon.
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How-Tos: How to Set Up a Pinterest Business Page
Following in the footsteps of Facebook, Twitter and Google+, social bookmarking site Pinterest has unveiled pages exclusively for businesses.
- 29 November 2012
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How-Tos: Back up Gmail to a local drive
Charles Johnson has a "nagging worry" about all those important messages stored in Gmail. He asked if there's a way to back them up locally to his hard drive.
- 28 November 2012
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How-Tos: How to Set Up a Pinterest Business Page
You have no doubt watched the rise of Pinterest, the latest social media phenom. But have you switched to the new Pinterest Business Pages? Here's how to do it, plus details on its other exclusive features.
- 27 November 2012
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How-Tos: 7 Email Marketing Tips to Boost Holiday Sales
To quickly increase online sales this holiday season, start with a good schedule, work in rewards and don't forget about social and mobile customers.
- 14 November 2012
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How-Tos: Salesforce.com's Complexity Brings CIOs, Partners Together
As Salesforce.com's SaaS offerings become more sophisticated, configuration and deployment gets more complex. In response, enterprises are increasingly turning to partners for implementation help.
- 12 November 2012
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How-Tos: How Small Businesses Can Manage Their Online Reputation
Small business owners face numerous anonymous threats in the Internet era. While keeping bullies, trolls and extortionists at bay online is similar to what you should do in real life, repairing the damage they can do to your business requires a different set of reputation management skills that make the online 'noise' they create disappear.
- 09 November 2012
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How-Tos: Set up your addresses in Messages
When you set up the Messages app in iOS or OS X, you must supply it with an active Apple ID. But a single Apple ID can be associated with multiple phone numbers and email addresses, and the iMessage system enables you to send and receive messages to and from any email address or iPhone number that’s associated with that ID.
- 07 November 2012
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How-Tos: How to Deal With Panda, Penguin and Other Google Algorithm Changes
In an effort to improve search result quality and punish black-hat SEO, Google has been making big changes to its algorithms, and more updates are likely on the way soon. Here's how to prepare.
- 05 November 2012
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How-Tos: How to share family contacts
Reader Walt Bischoff and his spouse--like all good couples--would like to share more of their lives with one another. He writes:
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How-Tos: How to print anything from anywhere: Your ultimate guide to mobile printing
Printing anything from anywhere is no longer fantasy. In fact, it's often a necessity if using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is an essential part of your daily workflow.
- 01 November 2012
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How-Tos: Create iMovie titles or watermarks with creative overlays
iMovie ’11 offers many options for styling title text—more than you probably realized. But what if you want even more control over how text appears? Or maybe you want a custom graphic or logo to appear in the corner of your video. With an image editor and a small amount of trickery, you can easily do so.
- 26 October 2012
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How-Tos: Create cool video titles in Final Cut Pro X
If you edit video, you probably use titles—to introduce a topic, identify a speaker, or perhaps credit actors and crew. Title design goes beyond just the choice of words. Fonts, colors, size, graphic elements, and animation all combine to establish a tone that can unify, support, and enhance your entire project.
- 22 October 2012
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How-Tos: Broadband doesn't work unless I pick up the phone
When a reader contacted us to tell us his broadband connection worked only when he lifted the receiver on his phone, our Helproom Editor explained that it was probably a problem with an ADSL filter. Here's how to fix broadband that works only when you lift up the phone.
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