Aimee's Got a New Phone!

I am thrilled about my new phone. On Friday it arrived and by Monday I am already blogging from it.

It's insanely cool!

I look forward to using my new mobile phone (VU by LG) to blog on the fly this week while in NYC.

(If you feel the urge, post a comment).

10-4

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Aimee
"Aim for Mobile Aimee"

Aimee's Links: Hands Down, Best Mac Support Page

Yesterday, I was searching for a standalone version of Safari (for Windows XP) for a pal. Then to my surprise, not only did I find the download, but also an extremely essential Apple Support Page:

• Apple Support-Downloads (new window)

I think it's great that most software companies now automatically detect our computer's settings so they can serve and auto install our machines with the appropriate version of their software.

However, there are times when some of us need a specific version for a particular reason, for instance, to help a friend who can't download it. Thank you Apple for this useful source.

Was this useful? Why don't you leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts..

Aimee
"Aim for Aimee's Links"

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Problem: Unable to download software into my computer.

Possible Solutions:

1. Check your Internet security software settings to allow downloads:

• for Vista & XP; start-control panel-security settings and/or parental controls.


• If you run a separate firewall program like Norton or Zone Alarm-check those settings as well.

2. Check your IE preferences. In Internet Explorer, go to Tools-Internet Options.

Windows Help & How To on:

• Downloading Files & Internet Explorer
  


• Windows Vista: Internet


• Tips for solving problems with Internet Explorer

3. Try installing and using another browser program. (Firefox or Safari is what I recommend. Both are free & easy to use.)

• Firefox Browser


• Safari Browser

If you don't have either already on your machine and are unable to download files, then:

• Go to another computer (friend or work pc) and download the browser software-burn to cd or thumb drive-then take cd & install on original computer. This will allow you to download files through a new browser as a "work around" since your current browser is not functioning properly.


• Download Firefox Browser-Standalone Versions (can be burned to cd or saved to a thumb drive)

Microsoft Windows Useful Links:

• Windows Help and How-to: Vista


• Windows Help and How-to: XP


• Windows Update


• Internet Explorer


• Microsoft Update


• Download Center Home


• Office Downloads

Did this help? Please let me know by commenting to this post.

Aimee
"Aim for Knowledge"

How do We Read a Web Page?

Eyetracking research, from Nielsen Norman Group illustrates how users read web sites and explains what user patterns were discovered.

• F-Shaped Reading Pattern for Web Content


• Banner Blindness


• Fancy Formatting: A Bad Idea

Aimee
"Aim for the Useful"

Mac Tip: Confusing Mac Symbols

If you just got a Mac, this should be quite helpful. The chart below shows the Mac keys and corresponding symbols.

Aimee
"Aim for the Useful"

Tip: Taking a Picture of your Desktop

(Screen capture keyboard shortcuts for Windows & Mac users.)

On a Mac:

Want to take a quick picture of your desktop:
COMMAND KEY + SHIFT + 3

Want to take a picture of a specific section of your desktop:
COMMAND KEY + SHIFT + 4
(A cross hair will appear as your mouse pointer, then highlight your selection.)

These are great for making screenshots for websites and the .png files are saved right to your desktop.

For Windows:

Press your PrintScreen/PrtSrn button (normally located at the top right of your keyboard).

It copies an image of your screen onto the "clipboard" ready to paste into any graphics program or even into a Microsoft Office document (you will want to crop the image).

Aimee
"Aim for the Useful"

Aimee's Links: 5 Geeky, but Useful Sites

1. HowStuffWorks HowStuffWorks explains hundreds of subjects, from car engines to lock-picking to ESP, using clear language and tons of illustrations.


2. Mental_floss Magazine A great site for those who thirst knowledge and trivia. Remember to feed your brain.


3. Kevin Kelly -- Cool Tools Cool tools really work. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, video, map, hardware, material, or website that is tried and true.


4. Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done Daily weblog on software and personal productivity recommends downloads, web sites and shortcuts that help you work smarter and save time. Basis for a book.


5. makezine.com: MAKE: Technology on Your Time They bring the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life. MAKE is loaded with neat projects.

Aimee
"Aim for the Useful"

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