I have an AOL Screen Name

For those of you who have followed this web site and the show for awhile are probably wondering what an anti-AOLer like me is doing with a Screen Name. Actually, it is a result of a corporate buy out. Years ago I signed up for some free online storage space from X-Drive . Like many other tech companies, AOL purchased X-Drive since I had signed up for it. When I first signed up, I used the account to upload large files that...

How to open strange email attachments

One of the most common email questions we get is along the lines of how to open email attachments. An email attachment is a file that is sent along with a regular email message. The file or files can be photos, PowerPoint presentations, documents or just about anything else. Here are a few tips for opening strange email attachments. 1. Don’t do it unless you know it’s safe. There are still a few viruses out there...

How to Email Your Digital Photos

Emailing Your Digital Photos A few things to remember: Always save a copy of the ORIGINAL photo You can always go down on resolution, but you can never go up. 72 dpi for email and web – 300 dpi for printing Never email more than 150k of attachments Black & White takes up less space How to do it:   Outlook Express Create a new email message. Click ...

Sending pictures via email

Computer users are always grateful to learn new tricks of the trade. One ‘trick’ that was implemented with Windows XP more than five years ago continues to escape many computer users…send pictures via email efficiently. Sure you might be sending digital photos as attachments, but can you send more than one at time? Are you resizing your photos before sending them so they don’t require horizontal and...

Be courteous with your attachments

The ability to send attachments via email is great. You can attach an important work form to your employees or just a silly picture to a friend. If you enjoy sending attachments, here are a few things to keep in mind. 1.      Not everyone has the same programs that you do. If you are sending a spreadsheet document from Microsoft Excel or Quattro Pro, save the file as a .csv (comma separated value)...

Powerpoint Viewer – Opening PPS email attach...

When someone sends you an email attachment with a .pps extension. You need to download and install the PowerPoint viewer. It is a free program and it will let you view Microsoft PowerPoint sideshows…which is what a PPS file is.

Saving Pictures from Email II

With scanners built into sub $100 printers and the onslaught of digital cameras, more pictures are being sent via email than ever before. Search through our archives on the most efficient ways to send your digital photos and ways to resize photos that were sent to you too large. Today’s tip, however, focuses on the recommended method of saving those precious photos from getting lost. One thing I do not recommend doing...

Unblocking Attachments in Outlook Express

Many computer users over the past few months lost the ability to receive attachments normally in Outlook Express for seemingly no reason. As with all problems, there is a cause. In this case, the loss of attachments starts after a Windows Update session or an upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer/Outlook Express. Microsoft decided that since attachments can bring along a virus, by default they would prevent...

One Additional Defense Against Email Viruses

This simple tip should not be a substitute for anti-virus programs and keeping them updated, but can be an affective adjunct to anti-virus programs. As always, remember that viruses can come from friends and family. Although not on purpose, if a friend or family email buddy received a virus unknowingly, they will propagate the virus unknowingly as well. Because we have a tendency to look at email attachments, institute this...

The efficient way to email your digital photos

I often get emails from family or friends who have recently been on vacation or been involved in some other event and they want to share a handful of photos with everyone in their address book. Some of the email works out great, but other email doesn’t quite make it through the way sender intended. Emailing photos can be one of the most troublesome things you can do with your email for several reasons. 1. ...

The efficient way to email your digital photos

by Adam Cochran I often get emails from family or friends who have recently been on vacation or been involved in some other event and they want to share a handful of photos with everyone in their address book. Some of the email works out great, but other email doesn’t quite make it through the way sender intended. Emailing photos can be one of the most troublesome things you can do with your email for several...

AOL Users – Find your downloads

One common question I get from AOL users is locating files or email attachments they have downloaded. When an AOL user downloads email attachments, by default, they get buried in a sub-folder of the AOL folder. This tip will help AOL folks who have a hard time finding these files. One easy way to quickly navigate to your AOL download folder is by creating a desktop shortcut…here’s how: 1. Double-click My...

Keep your system running clean

It’s easy to become a digital pack rat. However, using all this space on your computer can contribute to slower performance. Here are some tips of how to keep your system clutter free. * Use the Disk Cleanup utility (Windows 98 and Me users) to delete temporary windows and Internet files. * If you use a digital camera or scanner, archive your older images on a ZIP disk or CDR (also important for backups). *...

Delete an Email without opening it

A common question I am asked is how to delete an email without opening it first. Keep in mind that if you keep your anti-virus software up to date AND you don’t open suspicious attachments…even from people you know, you will lower your risk factor significantly. To delete email without opening it in Outlook Express follow these steps: 1. Click on View from the menus 2. Click Layout 3. Uncheck the box next...

Attach files to email

Follow these simple guidelines for attaching files to email. 1. First and foremost, pay attention to the size of the files you are sending. As a rule of thumb, try not to send files larger than 750 kilobytes per email. If your files are larger than this, use a compression program like WinZip to make them smaller. 2. Be cognizant of what types of files you are sending. Sending files that are ‘generic’ in format...