How to Communicate With Others
When was the last time you actually made a phone call for no other reason than to simply talk to someone? How long ago was it that you sat down and wrote a letter to send through the postal service? These forms of communication were the way we connected with others for many MANY years, [...]
Avoid Communication Overload
I am convinced that there are too many ways for us to communicate with each other. We have social media sites, text messaging, cell phones, land lines, snail mail and email – and likely a handful of ways I didn’t even remember to list. It can actually be annoying and time consuming trying to keep [...]
How to Add Email to Windows 7
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I asked my friends over on the Windows Twitter account what some of the questions are that they receive on a regular basis. One of the most common ones they are seeing fired at them lately from newcomers to the operating [...]
J Smiley Outlook Email: Problem and Fix!
What’s up with that J, yo? I’m going to assume you’re using Microsoft Outlook 2010 at this point – or you know someone who uses it. But even if you’re not in either camp, you should pay attention. The following fix applies to every single Microsoft Office program that uses its universal AutoCorrect feature. I’ve [...]
What is the Best Invention?
I’ve been toying around with something new on my Facebook Fan Page today. Every hour or so, I add an open-ended question in the hopes of getting some conversation rolling. It’s been a lot of fun (and even a learning experience) to see the varied answers come floating in. The latest question I asked was [...]
How Does Mail Work on the iPad?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed With Mail on the iPad, you can actually feel your email. That huge multi-touch display will quickly adapt to show you things in a way that works best for you. In Landscape mode, your mail will appear down the left side [...]
How to Enable the Best Gmail Tweaks
If you didn’t already know, there’s a set of features you can enable in Gmail to enhance your experience with the email service – right now. They’re tucked away within the “Labs” Settings pane. As of today, a few more of these “Labs” scripts will be enabled by default. It’s time to turn on a [...]
How Do You Manage Your Inbox?
One of the longest-running issues we all seem to have is trying to deal with an Inbox that is too full. There have been many pieces of software developed over the years in an attempt to help us manage these monstrosities. However, they’ve all fallen short of the mark. However, there’s a new kid on [...]
Create Scrapbooks out of Your Photos on Facebook
Scrapbooking is serious business to those that participate in the activity. They are forever looking for the perfect papers and border. They spend hours browsing through stores, trying to find that elusive pair of scissors to make their borders just right. Creating a beautiful scrapbook isn’t an easy process for most. However, Scrapblog is making [...]
Stop Spam in Your Email
Some of us who have been on the Internet for a while remember when spam email just wanted to sell you some junk. Some spam still wants to sell you junk, but a good portion of the spam is more dangerous. There are emails that are loaded with malware. And with Valentine’s Day coming, there [...]
How Often Do You Check Your Email?
Someone in my chat room earlier asked the crowd how often they check their email. I don’t think I actually ever “check” my email. My email program is never closed. I spend more time with my nose buried there than I likely do everywhere else combined. A lot of my business is conducted via email. [...]
What Technology has Shaped Your Life
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed My cousin, Dr. Adrian Lamberti, is writing a book about technology, and wants your help. She and her co-author are putting together a book about technological history. It will look at watershed moments in communications technology, beginning with the advent of [...]
How to Send Yourself an Email in the Future
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Now is now, but you’re watching this video when it’s not now… even though it’s now when I recorded this video! This web resource is pretty awesome, and will let you send email now to yourself in the future! FutureMe is [...]
Gmail Labs
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I think everyone I know has a Gmail account. Do you use it? Do you like it? If so… why? I’m interested in hearing your responses. If you’re not familiar with the Labs feature, it’s something that will extend the capabilities [...]
Spam Increases Along with Security Issues
The unfortunate deaths of a number of celebrities recently has generated an increase in spam. Add political scandals to the news, and the junk mail really spikes upward. There has been (and will continue to be) a significantly higher volume of this junk email directed at your inbox. Not only is this spam a waste [...]
