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| Having trouble viewing parts or all of the newsletter? View the entire newsletter here! Quick iPad App Management We all know there's a quick and easy way to delete iPad apps, but what if you're looking for something more centralized – like a place to uninstall apps and check space, etc? Well, that's an easy one! Tap Settings>General>Usage and you'll get a whole screen devoted to what's installed on your iPad. Simply tap an app for a rundown of how much space it takes up and a quick option to delete the app if you so desire. All in one place, and super easy! ~Andrew Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version
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Raw Studio: edit raw images before they're even produced! Take care of all adjustments, like noise reduction and poor exposure. Get your color tone balance correct the first time around by adjusting white balance, exposure and black point - all from one menu! You can even create your own custom text and effects. HDR Photo Merge: this allows you to merge photos that contain different or contrasting exposures. You can customize the color range to create impressive, stunningly beautiful images by merging two or more images together. Pen & Paint Tools: choose from tons of textures and multiple paint brushes to draw on your digital photos, add in drop shadow, and finish it off with your own text - your photos can be anything you want them to be! Brilliant Effects: Black & White filters, Oil Painting, Impressionist, Pencil Drawing and a lot more! FREE Bonus Program: PanoramaPlus X4! You can easily create stunning panoramic photos by putting several different images together! Imagine being on a ski trip in gorgeous Colorado - you're at the top of the slope and you've taken several stunning skyline shots. Sure, each photo is beautiful, but you want a panoramic shot of everything together. Guess what - it's easy to do and this program comes as a bonus FOR FREE! Powerful Photo Editing Software - Amazing Price! You'd think a photo editing program of this quality would run you several hundred dollars (cough...photoshop...ahem...) Well...not at Worldstart! Today, you can get this cutting edge, top of the line photo editing software for just $12.97 with FREE US shipping! That's an amazing deal, and your photos are going to thank you for it! PS - The quantity is EXTREMELY limited! This sale will be gone Friday and the price will go up to $24.97, so if you don't grab it today, you're gonna miss out on the DEAL OF A LIFETIME
Rolf from WI asks: The flat, ribbon cables in my computer – do they have a shelf-life, so to speak? When should you or do you replace these connections? Thanks in advance for your help. Is it Time to Replace Your Flat PATA Ribbon Connectors? Does the inside of your desktop computer resemble something akin to a rats nest? Multiple hard drives, DVD drives, maybe even an old floppy drive all connected to your motherboard with a bunch of wide and flat ribbon like cabling? If this sounds like your computer, you're not alone. Up until just a few years ago, desktop computers have relied primarily on what is known as the Parallel ATA (or PATA) interface to connect various internal drives (hard drives, DVD drives, etc.) with the desktops' motherboard and other device controllers. Bridging these connections, and thereby keeping everything running smoothly, are the traditional 40 and 80 pin ribbon cable connectors. Available in a variety of lengths and colors, from the standard light gray cable with black, grey, and blue connectors, to bright lime green or red ribbon with matching color coordinated connections, flat PATA ribbon cables are typically one of the most cost effective pieces of hardware to be found inside of your desktop computer. In addition to being a cheap method of transferring data, flat PATA ribbon cables are also typically very sturdy; with a high tolerance for heat and a large amount of flexibility for reaching even the most oddly placed PATA motherboard connection. Although generally very cheap to purchase, the sturdiness inherent in the construction of a typical flat PATA ribbon cable adds a fair bit of longevity to these data cables. In fact, so well produced are most ribbon cables that in all of this writers years I have never had to replace a flat PATA ribbon cable due to any malfunction caused by physical degradation of the cable itself. Despite this stellar build quality, there are a few instances where replacing a flat PATA ribbon cable may be advantageous or, very rarely, altogether necessary. First off, when would it be absolutely necessary to replace a flat PATA ribbon cable? Typically only when the cable in question has suffered severe physical damage. Say someone took a pair of scissors and cut your cable halfway through horizontally, severing both the plastic ribbon covering and the wires inside. In an extreme example such as this, replacing your flat PATA ribbon cable would definitely be necessary. Even in less extreme instances, where there appears to be a small rip or tear in the ribbon cable itself, it is recommended that you replace your ribbon cable to eliminate the risk of data loss due to a damaged cable. However, be aware that some ribbon cables which appear to be severed, particularly ribbon cables commonly used to connect 3.5″ floppy drives to the motherboard, may come from the manufacturer with parts of the ribbon near to the plastic connector seemingly cut vertically along the ribbon, when in reality the ribbon simply came "pre-sliced" from the factory. If your flat PATA ribbon cables have suffered no damage, then there's no reason to replace them right? Not always… As you'll likely notice when you take a peek inside your computer case, flat PATA ribbon cables, while not very thick, have a rather large surface area which is not only unsightly (particularly if your computer has a see-through window,) but can in fact inhibit airflow around the inside of your computer. While not usually a huge hazard, having a bunch of ribbon cables blocking airflow around the inside of your case can none the less increase the risk of having higher temperatures within your computer case which, in turn, could cause all manner of issues as time goes on; including an increased risk of premature hardware failure due to higher than optimal temperatures. What's the best way to tackle this airflow issue? By replacing your standard flat ribbon cables with rounded ribbon cables. Available in many styles, lengths, and colors, rounded ribbon cables are basically flat ribbon cables which have been twisted to fit in a much more airflow efficient tube shaped plastic sheath. In addition to offering a variety of styles with which to enhance the "under the hood" visual appeal and airflow of your computer, the small form factor of rounded cables also make it easier to navigate through the insides of your computer when performing hardware upgrades or maintenance. While a rounded cable normally costs a bit more than a comparable standard flat PATA ribbon cable, the extra cost is relatively small when compared to the improved airflow, convenience, and stylistic gains which rounded cables bring to your computer. One final tip on improving airflow within your computer: If you wish to do so without replacing your flat PATA ribbon cables with rounded cables, this can also be done with a bit of creativity. As mentioned earlier, flat PATA ribbon cables are very pliable. With their highly flexible nature, the extra unused length of a flat ribbon cable can easily be folded and fastened to the inside of your computer case with plastic fasteners and zip ties; up and out of the way of all important circulating air within the computer case. So what are you waiting for? Crack open your computer and take a long, hard look at what's inside. If it looks like a mess of cables, chips, drives, and dust, consider replacing or re-ordering all those ribbons floating around inside of your computer. ~J. Conboy Click here to rate this tip | Printer friendly version Do you have a question for us? Ask it here!
I just got an Android 4.0 phone with a limited data plan. I heard that the Android sleep policy settings can help conserve data usage, but all I can find are instructions from earlier versions that don't work with my phone. Can you help? Thanks for the question Bre. Yes, changing the Android Wi-Fi sleep policy makes it possible for users to achieve a balance between data and battery usage, with several settings options. For example, those who like to stay connected, but have a limited data plan, can set up their Android device to receive Wi-Fi transmission when the device is on standby or asleep, thus conserving data usage. On the other hand, if transmissions are set up to sync in the background (news, weather, Facebook, Gmail, etc.), this same setting can be a drain on the battery. In that case, an option is provided to receive a Wi-Fi signal only when the phone is plugged in. In earlier versions, the settings were buried pretty deep in the system–and they still are–but with Android 4.0 (ICS), a couple of steps were eliminated. (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!)
Controlling Spell Check in PowerPoint When the wavy red line became a part of the Spell Checker feature, I fell in love with it. I like that I know immediately when and where there is a problem. On the other hand, I also know that I spend more time actually composing my writing, since I frequently stop, go back and fix those errors as they occur. It takes a lot of extra time to keep pausing my thoughts and backing up in the text. For those of you who really don't want that distraction as you type and are very good about always running the Spell Check when you're done, you may be happy to know that you can choose to have PowerPoint hide the errors as you work. Don't worry, this isn't turning off the Spell Check feature… it still knows that there is a problem, but it won't immediately flag it. Get the whole tip here! (Want these tips in their entirety? Sign up for Premium!) Turn Off the Lights When enjoying a movie in a theater, do you often find yourself wishing the house lights were brighter? Me neither. So, which look might provide a more enjoyable online video viewing experience? This…. Check it out 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.
Forget the Film, Watch the Titles I have always loved the opening title and the ending credits of a movie. I'm always the last one out of the theater, I watch the credits scroll till the screen goes black. I do this for two reasons – easter eggs (bonus film clips that might be hiding in the credits) and to see the soundtrack listing (which is almost always last). But this site takes this to another level and really celebrates the talent and design that goes into creating the title and credits for movies. On the main page you can see what titles are being featured – this is where I started browsing (with the Snow White and the Huntsman credits which are very well done and really dark), but you can also use the main menu in the top left of the page to navigate. It has the following categories: Browse All 180 Titles, Browse All 98 Designers, Browse Subjects, and About. I love that there is an option to browse the designers of these title sequences. Not sure what is being highlighted on the site? Then check out the About section which lays it all out for you. You'll also find the FAQ in the About section. When you select one to check out, you will find a video of the title/credit sequence being examined – stills, font, design interviews, and more. They really break down the hard work that creates the magic and charm of these sequences. And if you find a designer or design team whose work you really love you can then go check out the what else they've done by browsing by Designer. I thought it was very neat to see the process of how these sequences come together for our viewing pleasure, and how they can transcend their functional role of setting the tone for the movie by becoming mini works of art. Check it out today! http://www.watchthetitles.com/ ~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
Throw That Stinky Permanent Marker Away!! Instead - Protect All Of Your Valuables With This Bad Boy!! AWESOME Personal Engraving Kit!! Quickly & Easily Personalize Anything & Everything You Own! Works Practically On Any Surface!! VERY Limited Quantities!!! Special Price - Today ONLY!! This has definitely got to be one of the coolest items we have seen in quite awhile! It's the Engrave-It and it is so simple and easy to use! You'll be putting your name, initials, logo and just about anything else you can think of on all of your items (and not with that stinky Sharpie)! I just got the sample in and tested it out - all I gotta say is this works like a charm on practically ANY surface!! I was so amazed, I tried every other surface I could think of in my office - my phone (plastic) - works great; my desktop (glass) - no problem and even my wooden bookcase - you guessed it - it works perfectly on all of these surfaces! Of course, now I have random words and designs on various items in my office, but hey it looks like they were done by a professional so no worries. ;-) It really is sooo simple! I popped in the two batteries (not included) and got started in oh, 30 seconds! You simply press down on the button to activate the engraver tip and press down on the surface you are engraving just like you would with a pencil. It doesn't get any easier than this!! This is perfect for use in the home to ID all of your personal items (cell phone, keys, iPod, jewelry, etc.) and it's a really great item for people that like to dabble in crafting as well. This would be great for gifts like glasses, mirrors, vases, woodworking, etc. The possibilities with this little guy are endless!!! This is such a great deal, I can't believe we're able to do these so cheap - but get this, your cost is just $12.97 and that includes FREE shipping in the US! See, told ya it was a great deal! You've got to get to the website and get yours ordered right away - these are really great! Check 'em out: http://store.worldstart.com/product/5852 PS - This is a brand new item for us and as many of you know, new items tend to sell out fast! Don't wait, get yours ordered today before the price heads up to $16.97 on Friday
July Wallpaper! WOW - It's July already! Time to spruce up your desktop with some new wallpaper! Choose from one of the three featured photos below or one of the 80+ others at the site! (Note the shot of Corkscrew Falls below will have black on both sides when displayed on your monitor, but still looks pretty cool) As always, all the desktop wallpaper below is 100% free.
It can all be found here: http://www.backcountrygallery.com/wallpaper/ Enjoy! ~Steve
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WorldStart Tech Tips 2012-07-12
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