Set the Default Application for filetypes

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Want to change the default application for a particular filetype so you can double-click the file’s icon to open documents in Pages instead of MS Word? Or open .html files in Dreamweaver for easy editing? Try this easy tip to save time and frustration. Find the type of file that you want to set the default application for in your Finder. Right-click on the file and choose “Get Info” from the shortcut menu. In the info window that opens, set the Open With: to your application of choice, and then click the “Change All” button and close the info window…..

Get Moving!

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Sitting in front of a computer all day can be bad for your health: there are many studies showing the impact of eyestrain, poor posture, strain from repetitive typing, not to mention sitting stationary for 8+ hours each day. So use technology to get moving and improve your health. Into running? How about yoga? Just want to watch what you eat? Try some of the many fitness and health apps available from the iTunes App store or the BlackBerry App World, or the Android Market. The benefits of regular exercise are huge – aside from the obvious health benefits, exercise….

Protect Your Files With Dropbox

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Recently, I’ve had a few people ask me about file storage and backup options. You should be backing up your computer on a regular basis (more about that in another post) but a great alternative to storing your files on your desktop or an external hard drive is online file storage. A service such as Dropbox is a free* solution for backing up your files AND syncing them across multiple computers. Access your files from your computer, or anywhere by logging into your Dropbox account online. There’s even Dropbox apps for the iPhone, Blackberry, and Droid so you can view….

Too Good (or Weird) to Be True? It Probably Is.

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We’ve all received those emails: the ones promising everyone who forwards the email a share in the profits when Bill Gates rewards you for helping him test email tracking software. Or the infamous Nigerian bank transfers. Some are very obviously fake or spam, but others can be tricky. Make it a rule to always check your facts before you follow directions in an email or forward it to your entire address book. A quick Google search will let you know if it’s true or not. Receive an email from a friend claiming to be stuck in a foreign country and….

Just a nibble…

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You’ve probably heard about bytes, and maybe even bits, but did you know there’s a unit of digital memory called the nibble? The more common byte is made up of 8 bits. A nibble (in English, considered a ‘small bite’) is made up of 4 bits. Learn more about Nibble on Wikipedia.

Mac Screenshot Shortcut

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Want to take a screenshot of just one part of your screen? From any application, use the keyboard shortcut of Cmd + Shift + 4 to get a crosshairs icon. Click and drag a box around the area you want to capture and a .png file will be saved to your desktop (named Picture 1.png, Picture 2.png, and so on).

Apps for Smart Shopping

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Comparison shop to save time and money: use an app such as Red Laser (Red Laser at iTunes App Store) or Shop Savvy Barcode Scanner (Shop Savvy Barcode Scanner at iTunes App Store)  to scan an item at a store and compare prices and availability across local and online stores.

Getting Organized: Information Overload

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Information overload? Feeling like you have too much to keep track of? Use productivity software to keep you organized at home, at work, and on the go. Many applications (such as Evernote) have desktop and mobile versions that sync together to keep your information current whether you’re in front of the computer or standing in the grocery store wondering what was on your shopping list that you forgot at home.

No Excuses: Learn Something New

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