Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Tech Tips [Which Broswer Is Safest? + Windows 10 - I Need A Free Word Processor] 10/06/2015

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Quick Tip

Why Won't vPike Work On My PC?

Bill had a question about a navigation site Amanda featured in CoolSites called Vpike. "He writes: I used to be able to get vPike on my old computer, but now on my new computer I can not……how come ?"

Bill, you won't say if the site just won't launch or if you're unable to load the maps. My first guess would be that it could be an issue with your browser.

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I'd try opening the site in another browser, just to see if that works. Without any more information, I can't really diagnose what your problem might be, but you can e-mail the folks at vPike directly by clicking here.

~ Cynthia

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Announcements

EVERYONE Needs This!

If you've never read the WHOLE Bible, this is the perfect time to do it!

This is hands down the most engaging and captivating way to experience everything The Bible has to offer! From Genesis to Revelation, you get the ENTIRE experience in one tiny USB drive!

Every single verse is spoken at perfect pacing and pronunciation! Make sure you're getting all those names and words exactly right!

You'll be so taken with this reading of The Bible that you might read the whole thing in ONE SITTING!

Plus, the text is nice and big so even if your eyesight isn't what it used to be... this is still gonna be easy readin'!

Already read The Bible? EVEN BETTER! This little USB book gives you the PERFECT quick reference guide!

Citing verses has NEVER been easier! With books split into chapters and verses you can easily find the exact words you're looking for!

Need to find them even faster? A search bar at the top lets you type in any word or phrase and it returns any verse with the corresponding words! WOW!

It even shows them in the order in which they appear!

It's as easy as being at book, chapter, or verse and simply pressing the big "Add Bookmark" button. Then, whenever you want, you can just immediately click right back to where you saved that bookmark! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!

Anyone who has ever read The Bible has TONS of favorite verses and chapters! There's so much in there that can apply to any situation, you KNOW you're going to love having them so readily available!

Oh, and if you're like me, taking notes is a necessity!

You're in luck - this little USB Bible gives you the option to take notes right in the interface! It even saves them right in the software!

All you have to do is click the notes button! IT'S THAT EASY!

Set a subject for your note, then any information you want to record! It's YOUR own personalized Bible - all on a convenient USB drive!

People are gonna be asking you left and right where you got your cool USB Bible. Not only is it just a genius idea, but even the USB drive itself is housed in a well-crafted design that looks like a Bible!

You'll NEVER mistake any boring old standard flash drive for this, your favorite copy of The Bible!

And when you aren't using it, you can press down on the switch to safely store the connector. There's no WAY you're gonna let this get damaged!

Bottom line - If you've never read The Bible... you KNOW you've always wanted to. Everyone should read the whole text through! And if you already have, well, you will NOT find a better, faster, and more convenient reference tool!

These retail over $20 minimum anywhere else. We've got the for just $14.97! That means they are gonna be gone QUICK... make sure you don't miss out!

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Computers 101

Word Processor For Windows 10

Marie is looking for a word processing program in Windows 10. "I just bought an HP laptop with Windows 10 on it and to my surprise I do not see a program to create word documents. I am asking if you know one i could download, free. Also, can you suggest a program that i could install, also for free, to open the .wps files I transferred from my old computer. They were created in Microsoft Works."

Marie, there is a great little word processing program included withe Windows 10, called WordPad. For many people, it will meet all of their word processing needs.

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To find it, just search WordPad in the search box.

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Or look in All Apps under Windows Accessories.

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You could also consider heading over to Outlook.com. Set up a free Microsoft e-mail address and you'll have access to the online app versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Not to mention free cloud storage on OneDrive.

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You could also download the excellent, free LibreOffice suite. I think you'll find that LibreOffice Writer is more than up to the task of handing your documents.

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If you have a Google account, there's also the option of using Google Docs. Though, of all the option, that is probably my least favorite.

One of these choices should fit the bill.

~ Cynthia

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On The Move

Best Premium Tablets: Part 2

In part 1 of this article, we started counting down the 10 best tablets on the market and got through five great options. Today, we'll look at more outstanding tablets.

7. Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+
Lenovo had the biggest market share of laptops in 2014, so we already know that the chinese company produces high quality devices. The Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ takes an unique approach to design, incorporating a cylindrical enclosure on the bottom of the tablet, that houses a huge 9000mAh battery that promises 18 hours of battery life and a stand.

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Besides the best-in-class battery life, the Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ sports average specs, that should be enough for casual gaming and other activities. The screen is 1080p, perfect for watching movies because of the 16:9 aspect ratioThe Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ sells at an excellent price, mainly because it isn't equipped with top of the line hardware. You can buy it right now for $299, which in our opinion is a bargain for what you get.

6. Amazon Fire HDX 8.9
The Fire HDX 8.9 is the most powerful tablet in the store's "Fire" series. Like its predecessor, this device integrates some Amazon services directly into the operating system. If you are a regular Amazon customer, you will surely like features like Underground and Mayday, which enables one click purchases and many other things.

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The most impressive feature of this tablet is the gorgeous 8.9 inch HDX display, featuring a record-setting PPI number of 339. That is the highest PPI number of a display this size ever. And the best part is you will be able to enjoy that screen by streaming movies and TV shows directly on your tablet from Amazon's impressive movie collection.

You can buy it directly from Amazon for exactly $400 with shipping included. It's a rather good deal, especially when you consider the Amazon integration and services.

5. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Sony has always made great looking devices and this one isn't an exception. In my opinion this is one of the...

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From The Archives

Russ from Chambers, NE writes:

Our tech guy says Internet Explorer is much safer and better to use than Firefox or Chrome. Is this true? I like using Firefox and Chrome for Google. He says not to. What do you say?

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First of all, if your tech support guy at work says that he is most comfortable with Internet Explorer and that's what he wants you to use at work, do what he says. After all, he's going to do a much better job troubleshooting something he is comfortable with and it's possible that Internet Explorer works better with the particular systems you use on the job.

My #1 steadfast rule when it comes to a work environment is that you obey the IT guy/gal. (Unless that person says it's okay to still run Windows XP.) It's his/her party.

I have heard IT people express security concerns about Chrome before and the browser had a rough start of it with security issues, but most of that seems to be under control.

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There was a time when Internet Explorer was considered to be the least secure browser, but with recent updates and the demise of IE 8, security is much improved for IE 11.

The next statement will probably anger a few people...

Click here to learn more about which browsers are most secure.

Today's Feature

Touch Up Photos With BeFunky Photo Editor

In a previous article, I told you about the free, fun online photo editing app called BeFunky. It's also available for iPhone and Android, but it this article I'm going to discuss how to use the online version of the app with your PC. The mobile app is similar, but there will be some differences. If you aren't familiar with BeFunky, read my introductory article to get familiar with the navigation of BeFunky.

Today, we're going to look at how to use the Touch Up tools to jazz up your portraits. Start out by choosing Touch Up at the left and opening up the photo you wish to edit.

We'll open a photo of adorable baby Fiona who has a bad case of red eye.

Select Fix Red Eye from the menu. You can then adjust the size of the brush to...

Click here to learn more about touching up your photos with BeFunky

Amanda's Coolsite

Housekeeping 365

My adoring cat, Finn, decided that the best place to lose his kibble was on my pillow and when I discovered it he turned on the charm purring and giving me that "I'm so adorable, don't you just love me?" look. Rather than get upset since the damage was already done, I went looking for a way to wash my pillow. Little did I know it was a simple procedure!

This article offers you 36 step by step guides on how to do the chores around your house. Scroll down past the advertisement to find the list of 36 how-to-guides divided by room. There is even a section devoted to general cleaning tips!

The next step is to pick a tip, for example How to Wash a Pillow from under the Bedroom heading. Click on the link, and you're whisked away to the guide. There you will find step by step instructions, as well as any helpful tips that you might need to accomplish the task.

This is a great guide to book mark for any go-to advice you need later on making your home nice and clean. I know I'm bookmarking it for spring cleaning! Check it out today!

http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/roundup/housekeeping-basics-35-stepbystep-guides-to-every-chore-in-your-home-156566

~Amanda

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One More Big Deal

Let's all be honest! WE LOVE our iPhone or iPad. There is nothing better than holding a sweet, slick Apple product. I'll be honest, I get super-excited when I hear them power up!

Now, you've got some questions about how it all works, but...

Apple just expects you to "figure it out" on your own!

If you're going to use an iPad, iPhone or iPod, you want to know how to use it to its full potential!

Our writers are constantly answering questions about how to connect WiFi settings, or how to download apps, or even just "how do I turn this thing on?!"

We tackled the problem head on: we gathered all the resources we could and had every tech genius in the office collaborate so we could put together this guide!

This is quite simply the most thorough, detailed, easiest-to-understand guide to iOS you'll EVER find!

While it's focused on tablets, the iOS operating system is virtually identical for Apple phones too... so 99% of the information here is applicable to both!

You finally get all the information you need, without the pointless fluff!

I wish I could tell you EVERYTHING that's in this guide... but there's too much to pack into one e-mail!

After all, the guide is over 150 pages long, with step-by-step graphics that make sure you know EXACTLY what we're talking about!

The 12 chapters are chocked full of the critical information you've been dying to know!

  • Discover the basics of how to navigate your touchscreen
  • Learn the difference between all the types of "taps"
  • When to use different types of gestures
  • Unlock a secret gesture for "undo"

  • How to set up your Apple ID
  • The passcode and slide open screen
  • What you need to know about the notification center
  • All about iDocks and control center
  • How to get rid of those apps

  • Discover the amazing apps already on your device
  • Learn tricks to master them
  • The secrets to enhance each app
  • How to partner apps for a fuller experience

  • How to use Airplane mode
  • Which WiFi Connection to use and how to stay connected
  • All about Bluetooth Pairing
  • Changing your screen orientation
  • How to conserve battery power

  • What is the iCloud
  • How to set up the cloud
  • Learn how to use the cloud on your PC
  • Family sharing on the cloud
  • What is the keychain and how to set it up

  • Discover how to access the App store
  • Where to find free Apps
  • How to search for an App
  • What you need to know about dowloading
  • Loading up that iTunes card

  • How to crop those wide pictures
  • The difrence between normal and HDR photos
  • Enhancing your photos with filters
  • How to store and find photos
  • The blue message box and the green… What's the difference?

  • Who is she?
  • How can you find her?
  • How to ask her questions and set reminders
  • How to let Siri be your total personal assistant

  • How to use your voice to control your device
  • The secret to enlarging text for easier reading
  • How to set up your device for a person with an impairment

  • How to use your device just like a laptop
  • The best Apps for office use
  • How to print from your device
  • Making the iPad your go-to productivity workhorse

  • Learn all about those "emojis"!
  • Easy tricks to make typing faster
  • Making instant payments with your device
  • Secrets to make your device super-efficient

  • The best of the best from the iTunes store.
  • Discover how to make FREE video calls anywhere in the world
  • Addictive games you can't put down (yes, even FREE solitaire)
  • Edit your photos & videos like pro

By the end of this guide, you WILL know how to use your iOS device. (Probably better than MOST!)

You WILL be able to answer any questions your family and friends have.

And most importantly... you will NOT have to deal with the frustration of awkwardly pressing buttons and apps until your iPad or iPhone does what you want it to.

Use this guide to make sure you're getting ALL the benefits of what has to be the most significant technology this century so far!

I feel like I've been going on and on forever!

But this is just scratching the surface of all the information you'll find inside!

So if you have a device that runs on iOS or you're eyeballing that fancy new iPad... Don't worry this guide HAS YOU COVERED!

Remember you get over 150 pages filled with knowledge that you can digitally download RIGHT ONTO your iPAD or computer OR EVEN PRINT IT OUT all for just $8.97!!!

THATS RIGHT JUST $8.97!!!

You won't find a guide like this anywhere else! IT SERIOUSLY COVERS EVERYTHING!

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Monthly Wallpaper

October Wallpaper Is Ready

The featured desktop wallpaper for October is all set and ready to go. And remember, there are hundreds of images to choose from on the site!

All can be found here and are 100% free:

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Oh, and if you enjoy these images, please tell your friends!

Spruce Flats Falls In Autumn

Turned out third time's a charm – at least for me at Spruce Flats Falls in the Smoky Mountains National Park! As you can guess from the above, this was my third time to this falls. I had been there earlier in the year, but the water wasn't as nice looking as I had hoped – it was shortly after a rainfall and…(More)

Heaven's Gate

This image was captured at the Clingman's Dome area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There had been a good deal of storm activity in the mountains over the past week and today was no exception. Despite the hour long drive from Townsend, I couldn't resist giving it a try. Storms can generate some of the most amazing light shows, and I wasn't about to...(More)

Eye To Eye With A Grizzly

We came upon this grizzly (complete with a large crowd of onlookers) in Yellowstone National Park. He was busy getting ready for winter while a barrage of shutters fired away. It's not the ideal situation, although he really didn't seem to mind. One thing I really liked about this guy was..(More)

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As always, the wallpaper is 100% free, so enjoy!


Attention All Wildlife Photographers!

We are officially into wildlife season!

My e- book, Secrets To Stunning Wildlife Photography, has everything you've ever wanted to know about wildlife photography in one place! Learn how to take your wildlife photography to the next level with this comprehensive 290 page e-book.

Find out why thousands of photographers have already ordered theirs (and see what they think here).

http://www.backcountrygallery.com/secrets-to-stunning-wildlife-photography/


Photography Tips - Step By Step Videos!

Is it time to improve your photography? Check out my YouTube channel - loads of helpful photography tips with more added monthly (more or less).

http://www.youtube.com/user/backcountrygallery

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