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Inserting images into body of Gmail

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For new (or veteran) Gmail users out there who missed having the ability to insert images directly into their messages, the wait is over. Today, Google announced that if you enable the Inserting Images option under Labs.

This new feature gives me the opportunity to introduce a second Gmail feature to you that enhances the way you work with Gmail. In order to enable the Insert Image feature, you first have to know about Labs. Google introduced Labs as a part of Gmail about two years ago. This feature contains many add-ons and enhancements that Google engineers have developed that can be optionally added to Gmail. To get to Labs, all you do is click Settings at the top of your Gmail screen, then click the Labs tab.

In addition to enabling the Inserting Images option (it’s towards the bottom of the Labs list), you might also want to try:Read More »Inserting images into body of Gmail

5 pieces of technology I can’t live without

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Many of these types of articles have been written on the Internet, but I don’t think I ever did one. These are the five pieces of technology that I consider essential to my digital life.

  1. Smart phone (currently the iPhone 3G). Since I started using cell phones, I saw the need and utility to marry the phone with a portable organizer. I even carried around the clunky (but useful) Handspring Visor with the Sprint phone plug-in. Smart phones offer the best in communication via voice, Internet, chat, instant messaging, and now social networking as well as maps, password management, Internet access, GPS, games, and so much more.
  2. Flash drives. USB flash drives truly make my day-to-day life tons easier because I can carry so many tools with me to fix and augement computers in my pocket. And I can change up, add to and update those tools quickly and easily.
  3. Netbook. Netbooks are the small little laptops that weigh less thanRead More »5 pieces of technology I can’t live without

Email of the Week – 002

Question Name:  Lauren From:   Collbran OS:      Windows XP ———————- I’ve been trying to loAD avg 8.5 – IT KEEPS TELLING ME THE FILE IS CORRUPT.  What am I doing wrong?  I keep trying every night because I’m on dial up.  Thanks Answer Hello Lauren. You reminded me to ask one more question of folks who call me… Read More »Email of the Week – 002

Gmail guide for beginners – 3 Videos – Video Tip

This week’s video tip is a HelpMeRick.com first…it involves 3 videos to cover the topic of Gmail. Directly above each video below, I give a short synopsis of the videos contents. The more I use it, the more impressed I am with Gmail. If you currently use Gmail, don’t be afraid to watch these videos as you might pick up a tip or two yourself.

Google offers a good Help section covering their email system, and you can find it by clicking here. My short video series here are meant to just get you started quickly and give you the highlights of this email system.

NYTimes gets in on Web 2.0 and Zoho

I’ve been writing about and using Zoho.com’s useful and robust online office programs for years (search the site for Zoho), and now finally they are getting some national media attention as well. Digital Domain – Web-Based Competition for Microsoft Word – NYTimes.com.

Rick Answers his email Videocast – 039

This is part 2 of this week’s videocast edition (YouTube only allows 10 minute videos…unless you pay).  This edition includes questions about Microsoft Outlook, Windows 7, Firefox, more AVG questions, FoxIt Reader, disappearing cursor, and much more via questions from:  Neil, Tom, Roy, Gloria, Joan, Taggie, Marianne, Deb, Sandy, Jim, Marty, Dan, Carl, Bob, Garry, Anne, Patrick, Don, Manny, Paul… Read More »Rick Answers his email Videocast – 039

How to use Google Maps & Street View – Video Tip

You asked for it, and I deliver. Watch the short video below to see how to use Google Maps and the Google Maps Street View feature. Be sure to pass the article and the video on to your friends and family!