Internet Tip of the Week — Weekly tips about using the Internet, from syndcated columnist Barbara J. Feldman

How to Add Themes to Your Browser

November 15, 2011

Both the Chrome and Firefox browsers have the ability to add themes, which are graphic add-ons that add header illustrations and a bit of personality to your browsing experience. For Chrome, Google has an official theme repository in the Chrome Web Store, although you can find themes at other sites as well. For Firefox, visit [...]

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How to Stop Spotify From Posting to Your Facebook Wall

November 8, 2011

Spotify is an on-demand music streaming service with both free and paid subscription options for desktops, smart phones, and home media players. Social networking is integrated into the app, so that your music selections are automatically posted to your Facebook wall. You can turn these off in one of two ways. From Spotify, you can [...]

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Use HistoryPin to See the World

November 1, 2011

HistoryPin is a Google Maps mashup that allows visitors to pin historic photos on a map and to view photos across locations and dates. The site offers a video introduction and tours of some of the best content. For more details on using the site, read The Internet Patrol.

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How to Take a Screenshot on an Android Phone

October 18, 2011

Although taking a screenshot on an Apple iPhone is easy (simply simultaneously press the HOME and the POWER button), doing so on an Android phone is not. Some of the Android apps that take screenshots require you to root your phone. Those of us not willing to root our phones, are stuck with this rather [...]

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How to Use OpenDNS to Implement Parental Controls

October 18, 2011

OpenDNS is a unique parental control system for the Internet that doesn’t just work on your computer. Once setup, it also will restrict access (according to your settings) for WiFi connected phones, gaming consoles and tablet computers. Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost.com explains how to use OpenDNS to implement parental Internet filtering in the following video.

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Should You Upgrade to OS X Lion?

October 11, 2011

The recent OS X Lion release for Mac computers no longer supports applications written for the PowerPC. Before upgrading, it is a good idea to check to see if this presents a problem for you or not. For details on how to do this, watch this video from Steve Loyola, of Mac Help for Mom.

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How to Wirelessly Sync Android with Your Computer

September 27, 2011

Forget about cables or cloud servers! Cheetah Sync a free Android app, will wirelessly sync Android files with a folder on your Mac or Windows computer. Available for free from the Android App Market, just install it on your Android phone via a WIFI connection, and the app will email you download link for installing [...]

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How to Modify Facebook Email Notification Settings

September 18, 2011

Recently Facebook has changed their default email notifications settings, so that most people will be getting fewer emails from Facebook. To view or change your email notification settings, visit Account / Account Settings, and click on Notifications in the left-hand menu. The new setting is called Email Frequency, and the default setting is now checked. [...]

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Learning to Sell on Amazon

September 6, 2011

In addition to being a great site for shopping, Amazon.com is also excellent way to sell stuff. To begin, look for the “Sell on Amazon” link near the bottom of most pages (below the “Make Money With Us” headline.) If you sell less than forty items per month, Amazon only charges $0.99 per sale plus [...]

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