Posts by Lena Shore
Macintosh: How do I force files to open with a particular program?
Question How do I set my Macintosh to open an eps file with Illustrator, but then open a jpg in Photoshop, all by default — instead of everything opening in @#$! Preview? This is probably a stupid question, but it’s driving me crazy. Answer Nope. This isn’t a stupid question. It’s just not obvious. But…
Read MoreInserting Images Into Microsoft Word
How do I insert this logo you gave me into Microsoft Word? I get this question a lot. I think people are used to using the built in clip art, but not inserting their own images. The good news is it is super easy. Here is how. Save your image someplace on your computer where…
Read MoreHow do I make an email an active link in WordPress?
Question Hi Lena, Happy New Year. I hope you are well. A quick question in relation to our Wordpress website. I put some email addresses on the first page when you open the site, and they are not linked. You can see the old ones are. In other words, when you click on them, nothing happens. What to do?…
Read MoreCommon Business Mistakes to Avoid
I deal with a lot of people who are starting fresh in a brand new business, and I see some of the same business mistakes over and over. I myself am guilty of having committed all of these at one time or another, and this article is dedicated to keeping you free of my —…
Read MoreCan I get my Gmail to another account?
Question Is there a way to make my Mac Mail app collect my gmail? Answer Yes! You can have your Gmail forward to your Mac Mail account (or any other email account) OR you can set up a new account on your Mac mail program (or any other desktop email account, like Outlook Express) and…
Read MoreHow can I change my Gmail address?
Question My husband set up a gmail account for me. It works great, but the problem is I don’t like the account name he chose as it includes my birthday. How can I change it? Answer The bad news is you can’t change your user name in gmail once you create it. The good news…
Read MoreHow to send an Eblast
Create a New eblast Campaign If you already have an account with me and want a quick tutorial on how to send an eblast, this is the post for you. If you do not have an eblast account, but are curious how it works and how easy it is, this is a great video to…
Read MoreBusiness Ideas for the New Year
It’s the new year and many of us are thinking about how to improve our businesses, generate more more of it, and how to serve our customers better. I’ve collected a few ideas. Not everything will be the right fit for you, but it might get you thinking in new directions for improvement. Website Update…
Read MoreSync Outlook Contacts with iPhone
Question Did you ever get any info about how to get my MSOutlook contacts from my PC into my iPhone? Answer Synchronization of contacts between Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and your Apple iPhone or iPod touch requires Apple iTunes. You can configure which items are synchronized during a one-time set up process. After the initial…
Read MoreHow Paypal Works: FAQs
Paypal is probably something you’ve heard of. You might even use it. But, this article is for the scores of people who ask me very frequently how it works and what exactly is it. I will try to outline and answer the most popular questions I get. I often recommend Paypal to customers that want…
Read MoreI want a new email address
Question I would like to change my e-mail address, do you have a suggestion on how I do this? Answer The first thing you need to do is decide if you like your domain name or want to change it. Keeping Your Domain Name If your email is [email protected] and you want to change it…
Read MoreAsk Lena: Flash Tips
Question I have to do this Flash banner and I know next to nothing about scripting. Can you give me some tips and tell me how to create a link to a Flash banner? Answer I have been where you are. I will give you some basic instructions on creating a banner link and throw…
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