Tech Tips Weekly [ 3G Vs. 4G - What's The Difference? + Finally - Remove The Pain Of Deleting Email + Mobile Device Screenshot Tricks You Need To Try ] 04/27/2012

WorldStart Tech Tips 2012-04-27 Take an iPad Screenshot Okay, big day – you've finally beaten Angry Birds, with three stars on all the levels, and you want to show off. So, what're you going to do? Carry your iPad around with you everywhere and never play the game again? No! You take a screenshot so you can post it and e-mail it to everyone! Here's how: First, make sure your iPad is on the screen you want to capture. Now click and hold the Home button button and press the top button on your iPad. You have to be pretty nimble, otherwise you might get sent back to the home screen or put your iPad to sleep. If done correctly, however, you'll hear a camera noise and the screen will flash. Now simply go into your Photos. You should see your screenshot, and from there you can share or e-mail it. Sweet! ~Andrew Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- Gmail – Delete 'Em All I work for Worldstart, and I get a LOT of e-mail. We're talking hundreds upon hundreds of messages – all of which Gmail keeps in one place or another for me to access at any time. So, when I finally go in to do a little spring cleaning, I'm met with a nightmare. I select all and delete… …100 messages at a time… But I've found a way to delete ALL my old, useless messages all at once, so I thought I'd share. In Gmail, make sure you're in the folder which you'd like to delete all your messages, (spam, trash, etc.) and click the box shown in the image below… …and click All – this will select all the messages on screen. Now, notice that at the top of your inbox there's a message that says "All 100 conversations on this page are selected." and next to it a link that says "Select all XXXX conversations in (insert folder name here)" Click it to select ALL messages in that folder. …and then click the trash can icon to delete. Voila! Note: Make sure you're ready to permanently delete these messages – otherwise you're going to be one unhappy camper! ~Andrew Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version The Cassette Tape Era Has Long Since Passed... But What do you do With ALL Those Old Tapes? Don't Throw 'em Away - Don't Rebuy the Music on CD or MP3... Transfer ALL of it to Digital Instead... WITH THE AWESOME CASSETTE TO MP3 CONVERTER! Brilliant Device Easily Transfers Old Cassette Tapes to Digital MP3! Put the Music on a Portable Music Device - Or Burn Then to CD's! Amazing Device Also Functions as a Portable Tape Player! Simple Transfers: Connect - Install - Transfer - USB Compatible! Remember the Good Old Days? You used to keep ALL of your favorite cassette tapes in the glove compartment. You had a huge selection, and enjoying music was simple. Wasn't it great? NOPE - IT SUCKED! It's easy to look back and say it didn't, but don't your remember what a pain tapes were? For example, how easy was it to access your favorite song on a tape? You'd have to fast forward, hit play, fast forward again, then end up rewinding. By the time you got to the song, you were too frustrated to even enjoy it! The main problem is, you've invested a TON of time and money on your collection of cassettes, and they've done nothing but sit and collect dust since the age of CD's and MP3's hit the market. Whatever you do, heed this advice: DO NOT rebuy all that music - we've got a device that transfers those cassettes to digital, and it's easy! Check out the amazing video demo below! USB 2.0 Interface - Simple to Use - ANYONE Can do it! Equipped with a universal 3.5mm audio jack (included), all you have to do is connect the converter to the USB port on your computer, follow a few simple steps to install the software, and that's it! Now you're ready to rip your cassette tape to MP3 format! Once it's on your computer you can do with it whatever you want - burn it to CD, or drag and drop the files onto your MP3 player! That old music collection is FAR from being over with! Of course, this is USB 2.0, but it's also compatible with USB 1.1 if you're really old school. No matter what system you have, you can rest assured that this thing works with EASE! Also Functions as a Portable Tape Player! How great is that? Not only will it transfer your tapes to digital MP3 format, it also plays the tapes! Just pop one in and hit play - now you're rockin' it OLD SCHOOL! That's yet another reason not to get rid of your old cassettes - even after you have them converted! Any time you want to, you can pop a tape in and get going - just like you did 20 years ago! The small, compact size is easy to travel with and the sound quality is amazing! Hey - audio has come a long way since the days of the cassette tape - and this thing sounds great! And speaking of it's compact size...this thing looks great! With it's black on chrome color design, you're not only rockin' some stylish technology, it's TOTALLY functional! The tape player functions just like they always have: rewind, fast forward, play and stop! There's also easy volume control! *Please note: headphones NOT included in this package. Excellent New Technology - Amazing Price! So not only are you saving yourself a fortune by not having to rebuy all of your old music to have it in digital format - you're also saving a boat load of money on this thing! Today, get your Cassette to MP3 Converter for just $32.97 with FREE US SHIPPING INCLUDED! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7818 PS: we were only able to get one shipment of these in, and they're sure to be a hot seller. Get yours now - waiting will cause nothing but problems! Looking for the Most COMPLETE Digital Photo Program Available? PHOTOSTUDIO EXPRESSIONS PLATINUM 4.0 IS HERE! Create Slideshows, Beautiful Scrapbooks, Stunning Photo Albums & More... Featuring BRILLIANTLY Built-in Photo Editing Software! TONS of Special Effects - Beautiful Clip-Art - Pre-built Templates... PRINT EVERYTHING OFF FROM YOUR OWN HOME! Burn Your Slideshow Movies to CD or DVD - AND Print the Label Off! Professional Results - EASY to Use - Mind-Blowing Price! Is There Anything This Doesn't Do? Nope, not really. See, we've had similar items in the past, but NONE of them even came close to this one. No matter what you're trying to do, from slideshows to calendars, print projects to cards and invitations - this program does it all. But what you'll immediately notice is how PROFESSIONAL looking your projects turn out to be! This program makes it easy - you'll be walked through how to use each feature, and you'll be surprised at just how easy it is! You don't have to be a professional graphic designer to make your projects shine - check it out! So...What do you Want to Create? This program does it all! Seriously, you can create stunning slideshows that can be either uploaded to the internet or burned on CD/DVD and watched at home. You can make beautiful photo albums and scrapbooks. Effortlessly create invitations, calendars, business cards...even beautiful panoramic photos! PhotoStudio Expressions Platinum 4 comes stock with a TON of tools and features! You'll have access to fully functional, premium photo editing software, beautiful clip art, pre-made templates, even a wide range of gorgeous, rich text options. Bottom Line: no matter what your project is, you can bet that it's going to turn out with beautiful, professional results - and ANYONE can do it! Have your pick between Photo Albums, Scrapbooks, Photo Calendars, Greeting Cards, Panoramas, Invitations, Montages AND MORE! Let's just take a look at a FEW of the many examples... Make a Beautiful Scrapbook! Forget about doing it the oldschool way - you know: dull scissors, messy glue, ZERO room for error. None of that applies here! That's the beauty of doing it digitally - it's precise, beautiful, and always comes out perfect. So go ahead and select your favorite photos for the scrapbook. Then enhance those photos to PERFECTION using the included photo editing software. Now you get to pick from a TON of different Clip Art, an array of rich fonts & texts for captions, gorgeous frames and stunning borders! To top it all off, you can even add your own music to it! Your Scrapbook is now digital - and digital is FOREVER! Go ahead, upload it to the internet and share it with the world! Perfect Photo Editing Software - Built Right in! The photo editing program is amazing. You'd pay TOP DOLLAR for a single software offering these kinds of features - but it's just part of the package with this one. This has already been touched on, but keep it in mind because it'll really make your photos shine! Eliminate red-eye, blurriness, dull skin tones, wrinkles, blemishes - everything - and get each photo exactly how you want it. Crop out parts of photos you don't want to keep, or focus on a single aspect of a photo. Once your photos are perfect, the fun REALLY begins. Not only is this top notch software, it's remarkably easy to use! You'll be a pro in no time, and your photos will look WAY better than they did before! Make Beautiful Photo Albums - Print or Upload to Digital! Whether you're trying to create a photo album, make a photographic calendar or any other picture project, you can rest assured you're dealing with the best program! Print them off, or upload them to digital! The digital uploads are simple, and printing them off on your printer is too! And you get a ton of options - you can print off individual, single pictures, or you can put multiples per page. You'll have your choice of layouts, and can print them in Wallet size, 4X6, 5X7, 8X10 and BEYOND! This AWESOME program even allows you to stitch together beautiful panoramas with ease! You can combine and stitch together up to 16 pictures with this thing! No matter what direction, no matter how vast, stitch photos together and enjoy your stunning creation! Blow EVERYONE Away With Your Slideshow! Maybe you just got back from vacation, have a TON of amazing photos, and you want to create something memorable that you can share with everyone. If that's the case, you're really in for a nice suprise! When it comes to beautiful, atmospheric slideshows, this program positively SHINES! So the first thing you'll do is upload your photos. Again, we can't stress to you just how GREAT the INCLUDED photo editing software is - so use it! Enhance your photos to perfection and they're ready. Next, you get to choose from a wide array of beautiful texts and brilliant transition effects - you'll have a ton of fun customizing your one-of-a-kind slideshow with these tools! Don't forget - this program allows you to upload your slideshows to popular social networking sites like Youtube, or you can burn them onto CD/DVD, create beautiful labels, and give them to friends and family! One Program. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES PhotoStudio Expressions Platinum 4 does it all. From scrapbooks to photo albums, from slideshow movies to personalized greeting cards and SO much more! You can even print off labels, enhance existing photos, organize entire albums...you name it, this does it! It's WAY more than just print/digital project software...it's your entire photographic package that gives you everything you could ever want in a digital photo program! An UNBEATABLE DEAL! You'd think a program that offers all of these features would cost you a fortune. And you'd be right if you were looking anywhere else. But not at Worldstart! Today, this amazing, Platinum edition program can be yours for just $14.97 with FREE US SHIPPING! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7819 PS: not only do we have a limited supply of this brilliant program, we don't know if we'll be able to get more at this low cost once they run out. Do yourself a favor and get yours now! Mr Doob Mr. Doob is the pseudonym used by an innovative graphics programmer, whose remarkable skills test technological boundaries. While some of the sensational graphics demonstrated on his site require specialized computer hardware or software, all selections here worked in Chrome and Firefox on retail versions of XP, Vista, and Windows 7 computers (although browser and Adobe Flash Player updates may be necessary). However, there may still be hardware or software limitations on your machine, that can make them difficult–or impossible–to view. Each image contains a link to the corresponding page. If you're reading this online, once you've viewed the page, click the back arrow in your browser (or use the keyboard shortcut Alt+Left Arrow) to return to the article. Click the image below and watch what happens. Then, click and drag the debris to rearrange the pile that falls to the bottom of the screen. Click this image and follow the instructions printed on the large ball. For the next one, just click the image and move your mouse around the screen (no need to hold any buttons). On this page, just type a word. Tapping the Enter key first clears the word type from the screen. Then, click and drag to create ripples and waves. There are lots of others. Select an image from the top of the screen at http://mrdoob.com/ and give it a try. ~Kevin Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- Riani from South Africa writes: Is there a way to protect only some information on a Microsoft Excell worksheet? I dont want to protect the sheet or book, because I still need info from them that needs to be typed in – just some formulas. Once you have your excel worksheet created, select all the cells in the worksheet by left clicking the arrow next to Column A & on top of Row 1 and then right click and go to Format Cells. Go to the protection tab and left click the box next to "Locked" so there is no checkmark. Next, highlight the cells you wish to protect and right click on them and click on format cells. Click on protection tab again and then left click on the box next to Locked so that there is a checkmark in the box. Now, go to the Review Panel and click "protect sheet" and enter a password. Click OK and enter the password again. Click OK again. You can edit all the cells, except the ones you protected. ~Tim Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here! Anthony, from New York City asks: What does 3G or 4G mean? One hears these terms used in cell phone advertising all the time, but the ads never explain what these mean. It is true that these terms are commonly used in advertisements. The "G" is often used in commercials as a way to entice the audience. The "G" actually stands for generation. Therefore, "4G" stands for fourth generation. This means that there are different generations of phones. First Generation (1G) Phones The preliminary first generations phones were released during the 1980s. These phones were much larger than the ones that are in the market today, and they had a broad rigid structure. The Motorola DynaTAC was one of the prominent models of first generation phones. These phones primarily used radio transmissions (AM and FM), unlike the phones that use digital technology today. Read the rest here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) --- All About Siri You may not believe it, but the iPhone 4S comes equipped with a personal assistant. Its name is Siri, and your wish is literally its command. Siri understands your commands in plain English and will help you type a message, create a reminder, find a restaurant, and much more. It talks back too! Let's explore how to use Siri and unlock its extraordinary potential. To begin, let's make sure Siri is enabled on your iPhone 4S. From the home screen, select the Settings icon, followed by General, and Siri. Make sure both the Siri switch and the Raise to Speak switch are set in the On position. Get "Sirious" over at Worldstart! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) Mozilla Thunderbird Shortcuts Pt. 1 The more I use Mozilla's E-mail client, the more I love it, so naturally I had to gather up some keyboard shortcuts to bolster my proficiency. Maybe they'll help a few people out there in Internetland, too! New message (default) – Ctrl + M New message (non-default) – Shift + Ctrl + M Open message – Ctrl +O Print – Ctrl+ P Copy – Ctrl + C Undo- Ctrl + Z Redo – Ctrl+ Y There's more over here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) --- Scroll Lock Key It's time to play "What's that key?" again here at Worldstart! We've covered such gems as Print Screen andSysRq in the past, but now it's time to discover the mysteries of….(drum-roll, please…) The Scroll Lock key! The Scroll Lock key can usually be found directly above the group of keys that contains Insert Home and Page Up keys, nestled in-between the Print Screen/SysRq and Pause/Break keys (which we'll get to another time). Get the full scoop here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) For stories, jokes, quotes and cartoons every day, sign up for our Just for Grins newsletter. Our Best Bites You know that when I visit a food blog the images have to be mouthwatering. I want to be inspired to run into my kitchen and try the recipes offered just because I glanced an image of a tasty treat. I have found, however, that what keeps me coming back to certain food blogs is the charm and wit of the writing surrounding those recipes. That's why I keep coming back to Our Best Bites – delicious recipes and charming blog posts. It's also why I'm excited to share it with you! Navigation is easy since it is setup blog-style. Just scroll down the page and use the Older Posts/Newer Posts to navigate back and forth through the entries. You can also check out the colorful navigation strip at the top of the page for more options like Home, About Us, Recipe Index, The Scoop, Crafts & Family Fun, Tips & Tutorials, and FAQs. That's right in addition to all the wonderful food writing, you will also find craft ideas, how-to tutorials, informational posts and more. I think you'll fall in love with this blog the same way I did, so check it out today! http://www.ourbestbites.com/ ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version --- Eating Asia Warning! This site may induce hunger and a desire to travel! The reason I'm bringing you this site today is because it combines two of my favorite things: what I like to call computer chair travel (instead of arm chair), and food blogging. Eating Asia combines both travel and cuisine to bring you an informative blog with excellent food photography. Navigation is easy since the site is setup blog style. Just scroll down the page and use the arrows at the bottom to navigate back and forth. You'll also find menus on the left, like Categories, Recent Posts, and Press & Praise that will let you narrow down how you are viewing the posts. You know what it is even more exciting than the delightful narratives and mouth-watering photos? Some of the blog entries include recipes that will allow you to make the tasty treats you're viewing in your own kitchen! Don't waste any time – go check out this amazing food blog today! http://eatingasia.typepad.com/eatingasia/ ~Amanda Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a cool, non-commercial site that you want to share? Send it to Amanda at amanda@worldstart.com AWESOME Happens When you LEAST Expect it... BE PREPARED AND STOP MISSING OUT! The Sylvania Digital Camcorder is an Absolute MUST-HAVE! We're Talkin' Crystal Clear Video with Brilliant 4X Digital Zoom... And Ultra Point and Shoot Power to Capture ANYTHING! AMAZINGLY EASY One-Touch Record! Still Camera, Video Recorder, Playback...BRILLIANT! It's the HANDS-DOWN BEST Camera We've EVER Sold! You're Missing Out... Walking down the road, you all of the sudden you look up and see that celebrity - you know, the one from that show that everyone loves. You DESPERATELY wish you had a camcorder or a camera..because you KNOW nobody is going to believe you! Just think: you could have had that on FaceBook for proof! Now, you just look like a complete and total liar... Ok - maybe this scenario isn't likely, but that's what makes it AWESOME! Want the Ability to Capure ANYTHING in Crystal Clear Definition - With the Push of a Button? Guess What? The WORLD is yours to film and capture on camera - And it COULDN'T have come at a better time! The Sylvania Pocket Digital Video Camera is here! This thing is BRILLIANT! First of all, you don't have to be some shutterbuggin' photographer or film expert to use it! It was designed with the average Joe or Jane in mind - it's TOTALLY point-and-shoot and the results are STUNNING! Seriously, anyone who sees your videos or pictures is gonna think you're the experienced one! Wanna shoot a video? GO FOR IT - just aim and hit record! Oh, and you won't BELIEVE the clarity you're gonna get! You'd think this baby was production grade! IS IT DARK? NO PROBLEM! The fine folks at Sylvania were obviously thinking on their toes when they built this sleek, beautiful pocket camera/recorder. Why? BECAUSE THERE'S AN AMAZING BUILT-IN-LIGHT! That's right - it's NEVER too dark for AWESOME to happen, so it shouldn't be too dark for you to capture it forever! UNBELIEVABLY EASY TO USE! Seriously, once you turn this awesome digital piece of technological brilliance on - you're ready to go! It's THIS simple: FOR VIDEO: Turn it on. OK, the hard part is over... Press the "Mode" key and select "record" Press the "OK" button - and your recording starts automatically! Pretty simple, huh? FOR TAKING PICTURES: Press the "Mode" key, switch to "still photo" mode To take a picture, simply press the "OK" key...Congrats, you did it! Watch AWESOMENESS with Ease! Ok, so you've just recorded the absolute FUNNIEST thing you've EVER seen, and you can't wait to show everyone. Guess what? You don't have to wait! Playback for Videos AND Photos! Wanna watch what you just recorded or snapped a picture of? Push that mode button, select the playback option, and BAM- everything you just recorded OR took a picture of is displayed on the crystal clear 2'' display screen! It's as simple as hitting the select (OK) key and watching! You've NEVER Seen Such a SWEET Camera! With it's sleek design, you're able to carry it in your pocket, purse...LITERALLY ANYWHERE you go, and it's always ready to capture Awesomeness. Want Even More Amazing Features? You Got it! Naturally, this comes INCLUDED with an AV cable so you can upload everything to your computer...but theres something else that makes this thing REALLY special! There's a little button on the side, and when you push it...BAM! A USB extension cable pops out! That's right! Go ahead and push the button, stick it in your computer's USB Port, and you're on your way to uploading everything you just captured...IN SECONDS! 2 Pieces of AMAZING Software Included! Memories ON TV AND ArcSoft! This is so cool! Once you install this software (it's SO easy, too), pop in your camera(we recommend just using the USB - such a convenient feature!) and drag and drop your videos and photos into a box! You can then add music, effects...anything! Convert it to a Windows Media file and be able to email, upload it, anything you want! TOTALLY FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE COMPATIBLE! This Baby is Complete! WE'LL JUST SAY IT NOW: YOU'RE WELCOME! For today only, you can grab this unbelivably QUALITY Digital Camcorder/Camera for the ridiculous price of just $38.97 with FREE US SHIPPING! Try finding a deal like this on a name brand camera at your local box store...they'll laugh you right out the door! http://store.worldstart.com/product/7418 PS: This camera WILL NOT last long - our stock is limited, and due to the amazing price we're getting them at, they'll be gone in a flash. If there's any left Monday, we've gotta up the price to $46.97 so don't wait, grab yours now! April Wallpaper! Hey, no foolin' - April's wallpaper is ready to go! All the desktop wallpaper below is 100% free. Devil's Bathtub Had to get a little wet for this one. Waded out into the (surprisingly cold) water and setup a tripod to capture the shot. This was the morning after a rainy day and there was... (more) Bison Calf And Flower I found this little guy roaming along the roadside with his mom (and about 300 other bison) in Custer State Park, SD. He was pretty playful and cooperative, so I stuck with him for a bit just to see what would happen. Glad I did! He discovered this thistle and flower and just couldn't stop messing with it. At first, he was... (more) Apple Tree Flower This one is pretty simple. I don't do a ton of macro shots, but in the spring, I just can't seem to resist dragging out the 200mm macro lens and hitting the blossoms a bit. The tree I found was just full of new flowers, but I wanted something special. I noticed as the sun rose, the light spilled... (more) It can all be found here: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ Enjoy! ~Steve

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