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Copy an image from a Web page into a Word doc?
QuestionHow can I copy an image from a Web page to paste it into a Word doc on my Macintosh? When I do it using the Control-Option-Click and select Copy Image, then go to Word and select Paste, it pastes the address of the image, not the image itself.AnswerI right click the image to copy…
Can I use my printer for my PC and my Macintosh at the same time?
Question Can I hook my printer, which is used for the PC, up to my Macintosh and use it interchangably for both machines? I don’t think so, but figured I would ask. Answer Hook your printer up to your mac. Download Bonjour from your PC for the PC (free program from apple). My dad says…
How do I run a Clean Install with Snow Leopard?
Question How do I do a Clean Install with Snow Leopard? I’m having a lot of computer problems and need to reinstall my system. Answer Macintosh system installs before Snow Leopard had three different ways to install your system. Clean install (wipe your entire hard drive) Normal (update your currrent System Folder) Archive and Install…
Recommendations for Teaching Yourself Web Design
Question I’ve been planning on talking to an IT counselor at my local college about taking a class or two, or three… in web design. I don’t want to take the wrong classes and in the wrong order, but quite a lot can be learned for free via web. Much of what I know now…
Every Time Zone: Time Zones, Math Free!
Ever been at work and needed to make a phone call to the other side of the continent or overseas? You know it’s 10:00 a.m., but what time is it there? The fingers and the math comes out. No more! Look at this brilliant little website I found! It’s called Every Time Zone. When you…
The future of magazines: Sports Illustrated
Here is this great demo of a Sports Illustrated magazine. With the popularity of reading media on computers and mobile devices like the iPad, you can see what the near future might look like. Already many of my magazines offer versions that are digital and full of search capabilities.
Duplicate fonts in Snow Leopard?
Question Have you upgraded to Snow Leopard? I only upgraded a couple of days ago, but have run into a slightly irritating font issue. If you have, then maybe you can answer me this: Ever since I upgraded I now have a bunch of “duplicate” fonts showing in Font Book along with a few that…
Quick DIY Search Engine Optimization
So, you have a website. You are wondering how it’s working? After all, you don’t know a thing about programming and you did have the site done a few years ago. Is it outdated? Did your designer do anything thing with your SEO (Search Engine Optimization)? The more money you throw at SEO, the better…
Getting your RSS feeds OUT of Mail.app and into Google Reader
I love RSS feeds. I have lots of them. Historically, I have used my Mail.app as my RSS reader and love it. As of late I have decided that I wanted to move them all to a mobile device. Many RSS readers have a way to import your feeds from google reader. So, what I…
Why am I getting an “invalid email address” when sending mail?
Question I just set up my email account on my device. But, every time I try to send email, it says the email address is invalid, any advice?!! Answer NOTE: If you are having problems getting or receiving email, this article might help. If you still are having problems after reading this blog, please contact your…