Technology Summary. By default, Mozilla Thunderbird is configured to begin your reply below the original email. Follow these instructions to change the setting: From the Tools menu choose Account Settings. Your email service/server name should be listed on the left with various setting categories below it. Click on Composition & Addressing. Select the option “Automatically quote… Continue reading Mozilla Thunderbird Configure to Reply Above Original Email Message
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Trailguru User Guide and Help Instructions for Support and Time Zone Adjustment
Technology Summary. The Trailguru system (example) is a very nice online automated GPS mapping system that interfaces with the Apple iPhone using a simple application. This page contains instructions for the basic use of Trailguru. More information is available on the Trailguru help page and in the Trailguru discussion forums. Adjusting Time Display for Your… Continue reading Trailguru User Guide and Help Instructions for Support and Time Zone Adjustment
ATI Radeon HD 3450 Limited Video Screen Resolution to 1024 x 768 for Dell Vostro 420 Requires CATALYST Control Center Change
Technology Summary. You may notice a limitation of 1024 x 768 when setting the screen resolution for a Dell Vostro 420 with the ATI Radeon HD 3450 video card. This may also be a problem for other video cards. It may be necessary to use the ATI CATALYST software to resolve the problem. In the… Continue reading ATI Radeon HD 3450 Limited Video Screen Resolution to 1024 x 768 for Dell Vostro 420 Requires CATALYST Control Center Change
Andy Small – The Video Center – Media Production and Foreign Video Transfer Conversion Services of Iowa City
Effective Living > Technology > Video Summary. For many years, Andy Small has been operating The Video Center in Iowa City offering media and video production services in the Iowa City area for weddings and public events. Services. The Video Center in Iowa City provides video transfer services from standard VHS Tape in NTSC or… Continue reading Andy Small – The Video Center – Media Production and Foreign Video Transfer Conversion Services of Iowa City
Apple Keyboard Key Combinations for Sleep Logout Restart Shutdown Control Option Command
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. The Apple Operating System provides quick keyboard combination for putting the computer to sleep, logout, and shutdown. They are: Logout: Shift+Command+Q Shutdown: Control+Option+Command+Eject Sleep: Option+Command+Eject Restart, Sleep, Shutdown Dialog Box: Control+Eject The Apple website offers a complete list to Apple Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts.
Facebook Application Removal
Technology > Resources > Facebook Summary. Facebook is a social networking personal content management system that allows people to create their own online presence. Facebook Facebook Applications may be inadvertently added to your Facebook account, and can sometimes cause problems with Facebook operation. Application Problems. The Applications developed by Facebook for Facebook are generally fine. However,… Continue reading Facebook Application Removal
Apple Empty Trash File in Use or Permissions Error Message – Hold Option Key
Technology > Apple Problem Summary. When you attempt to empty the trash (recycle bin) on your Apple computer, a message indicates that a file can’t be deleted because it is in use or you don’t have the permission to do so. Problem Solution. Try holding down the option key, and, while holding it down, empty… Continue reading Apple Empty Trash File in Use or Permissions Error Message – Hold Option Key
Apple OS X Leopard Time Machine External Drive Slowing Down
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Problem Summary. If you are using Apple OS X Leopard Time Machine with an external drive, you may notice that your computer is slowing down for certain tasks which wake the drive from a sleeping state. Anytime you go to save a file, or need to access the finder, the… Continue reading Apple OS X Leopard Time Machine External Drive Slowing Down
Dell Adamo 10-inch Netbook Inspiron Mini 10 Notebook Computer
Technology Summary. Dell is offering a new notebook, the Adamo, with glass display and aluminum construction. The Adamo has received much press attention including stories featured by Engadget, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal. Review. This notebook represents a departure from most Windows compatible notebook computers because of the elegance in design and durability of… Continue reading Dell Adamo 10-inch Netbook Inspiron Mini 10 Notebook Computer
Remove Formatting from Pasted Text
Technology User Question. “Often when I paste something from the Internet to an e-mail or Microsoft Word, the resulting pasted text ends up having weird formatting like being too small.” Response. Typically in Windows or Apple, pasting text that has any formatting will retain the original formatting. For Apple users, try pasting the text into… Continue reading Remove Formatting from Pasted Text
Old HP or Epson Scanner Drivers for Windows XP or Vista
Technology User Question. “I just upgraded my operating system and discovered that my scanner isn’t compatible with the new operating system. The scanner is a really nice one and cost several hundred dollars. I called the manufacturer and they said that it isn’t possible to offer new software and drivers to make the old scanners compatible… Continue reading Old HP or Epson Scanner Drivers for Windows XP or Vista
Palm T|X Hard Case Makes Rattling Noises
Technology Summary. Some owners of the Palm Tungsten T|X and hard case enclosure may notice when the Palm device is in the case and the case is closed, it rattles around which is kind of annoying. Solution. Small rubber clear cushion “feet” can be purchased from Radio Shack (item 64-2365) and placed on the inside of the case that… Continue reading Palm T|X Hard Case Makes Rattling Noises