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iPhone Hints: Access MobileMe site via iPhone
Apple doesn't normally let you access MobileMe via the iPhone's Web browser, but here's a way you can sneak around that with the help of several third-party applications.
Four ways to access files from afar
If you work in lots of locations, you may find yourself wishing you could access your files from everywhere. Here are four ways to do just that.
Finding your photos online
Are you worried about photo theft? Check to see if your photos are being posted without your permission on the Web.
Integrate your iWeb site with Facebook
Here's a few tips on bringing iWeb and Facebook together.
Google Voice makes small businesses sound bigger
Why is Google Voice worth a look? The free service gives small companies an opportunity to use advanced call management features typically reserved for big budget businesses.
Outsource your photo scanning projects
Scanning all your old photos is a daunting process. Should you use a third-party scanning service can help you migrate old photos from the shoe box to the computer?
When to use Twitter instead of e-mail
Twitter versus e-mail? From evading junk mail filters to serving as a quick group messaging service, sometimes Twitter works best.
Protect your privacy on Facebook and Twitter
Sure, you've heard the horror stories about people getting fired because of something they said on Facebook and Twitter. But do you know how to make sure that doesn't happen to you?
Resetting Safari
I finally bring the big guns to bear on an annoying Safari/Google problem.
Three ways to improve Gmail
It's convenient, it's free, but sometimes Gmail can also feel a bit primitive. If you wish this popular e-mail service had a few more niceties, check out Joe Kissell's three favorite ways to improve the Gmail experience.
Cartoon You: More easy avatars
Part two of our series on how to create cool characters for your social networks and IM clients.
Build your own photo booth
Liven up your parties and weddings with an easy DIY photo set-up that won't break the bank.
Disabling Safari 4's image cache
A reader finds a folder full of Safari preview images that he'd like no part in. Here's how to keep from accumulating them.
Bugs & Fixes: Amazon forces a Delicious Library update
Some changes to the way Amazon.com lets people connect to its database requires an update to Delicious Monster's Delicious Library application. Ted Landau explains.
Top Twitter etiquette tips
Does anything go on Twitter? Not quite. Here are some principles to help keep things polite.
Top Facebook etiquette tips
Whether you’re making your first friend or your 1000th, these 10 rules of Facebook etiquette can help keep things civil in your online life.
Finding job posts on Twitter
Although many companies have been shedding jobs, some employers and recruiters have turned to Twitter to post positions and find new talent. CIO talks to career experts about how you can search the microblogging service for job opportunities wisely.
Using Flickr to promote your photos
Flickr's photo-sharing site is a great way to meet like-minded photographers and show off your latest work. But it's easy to get lost in the crowd. Here are some ways to improve your chances of getting noticed.
Bugs & Fixes: Safari bug confounding Apple Support searches?
While searching through Apple's support site, Ted Landau comes across an odd error message that may be related to the recent Safari 4.0.2 update.
Wolfram Alpha research secrets
You have to think differently to begin tapping into the abilities of the Wolfram Alpha computational knowledge engine. PC World's Zack Stern offers some tips on how to get started with this new kind of comparison engine.
Bugs & Fixes: Solving Twitter problems
Ted Landau looks at a trio of problems you might have run into if you use the popular microblogging service Twitter.
Bugs & Fixes: Winning the clone wars
Making a clone backup of your startup drive is a good ideal, but it can lead to hassles if some software on your drive is unable to figure out that the startup drive and its clone are two different volumes. Ted Landau works his way through one such hassle.
LinkedIn profiles: Avoid the five most common mistakes
An expert on Web-based job searches talks to CIO.com about common errors people make when they create profiles on the social-networking site LinkedIn.
Solve an obscure Back to my Mac issue
Learn how a matter of time may prevent Back to my Mac from working.
Ten Facebook tips for power users
PC World’s Ian Paul offers ten tips to tweak your profile and get more out of the Facebook social-networking service.
Twitter tips: Using Twitter to job hunt
You can use the microblogging service Twitter to get the word out about your skills and talents. CIO.com has some tips for using Twitter to find a new job.
Bugs & Fixes: When file downloads from MobileMe fail to open
When testing a new way to share files via your MobileMe disk, Ted Landau discovers a bug that prevents some files downloaded from Apple's online service from opening properly.
Search Smarter
Tips for faster, easier, and more-effective Web searches
Twitter for the creative Mac user
James Dempsey used to wonder what the fuss about Twitter was all about. Then he tried out the micro-blogging service and found another tool that fit nicely into his routine as a creative professional.
Bugs & Fixes: Dealing with iCal and Entourage duplicates
If you sync Entourage calendar appointments with your iPhone or MobileMe account, you might notice duplicate entries popping up. Ted Landau has a procedure for eradicating unwanted copies with a minimum of fuss.