This tutorial shows you how you can backup your files online.
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Backup Up Your Files Automatically
// davisde // Safety & Security, Video Tags: backup, data, diy, files, safety, security, tips, tricks, tutorial 1 Response
The free program Idlebackup allows you to backup your files while your computer is idle.
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Top 5 Firefox Extensions
// davisde // Video, Web Tips Tags: add, browser, diy, extension, firefox, internet, tips, tricks, tutorial 2 Responses
By request, here is a list of 5 Firefox extensions that should make for a better browsing experience. If you have any that you would like to share, please feel free to post them in the comments below.
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Send text messages from e-mail
// davisde // Video, Web Tips Tags: cell, diy, email, how, phone, text, to, verizon 20 Responses
Send text messages to most phones through your e-mail account. Below is a compiled list of text addresses for major carriers. For European users, click here to find your company
Verizon Wireless
10-digit cell phone number @ vtext.com
(ex.3332221111@vtext.com)T-Mobile
10-digit cell phone number @ tmomail.net
(ex.3332221111@tmomail.net)Sprint PCS
10-digit cell phone number @ messaging.sprintpcs.com
(ex.3332221111@messaging.sprintpcs.com)Cingular Wireless
1 + 10-digit cell phone number @ cingularme.com
(ex.13332221111@cingularme.com)AT&T PCS
10-digit cell phone number @ mobile.att.net
(ex.3332221111@mobile.att.net)Cellular One
10-digit cell phone number @ mobile.celloneusa.com
(ex.3332221111@mobile.celloneusa.com)Comcast
10-digit cell phone number @ comcastpcs.textmsg.com
(ex.3332221111@comcastpcs.textmsg.com)Telus
10-digit cell phone number @ msg.telus.com
(ex.3332221111@msg.telus.com)Fido
10-digit cell phone number @ fido.ca
(ex.3332221111@fido.ca)Bell Mobility (Canada)
10-digit cell phone number @ txt.bell.ca
(ex.3332221111@txt.bell.ca)Bell Atlantic
10-digit cell phone number @ message.bam.com
(ex.3332221111@message.bam.com)Rogers Wireless
10-digit cell phone number @ pcs.rogers.com
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Multimedia Tip: Professional Video Editing
// davisde // Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: adobe, diy, editing, effects, free, professional, special, tips, tricks, tutorial, Video, wax 6 Responses
Wax 2.0 is a free non-linear video editor that can be used to add advanced effects to your videos. There are many different things you can do with Wax 2.0, but for this tutorial, I will show you how to zoom in on screencasts that we made in the last tutorial.
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Multimedia Tip: Create Animated Images
// davisde // Multimedia Tips, Software Tips Tags: animated, animation, avatar, design, diy, image, multimedia, web 3 Responses
This walks you through how to create an animated GIF image file that can be used in websites, as avatar’s, as icons, etc. This example walks you through how to make an animated signature.
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Freeware Tip: Remotely Control A Computer
// davisde // Software Tips, Video Tags: access, computer, control, diy, remote, tech, tutorial 4 Responses
Control anyone’s computer remotely using this free program. This is great for performing remote technical support.
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Make a DVR from an old computer
// davisde // DIY Projects, Video Tags: computer, diy, media, orb, record, tutorial, tv, Video 4 Responses
Turn an old computer into a DVR that you can use to watch TV and record shows from over the internet using a TV card and free software.