Author Archives: Dan Pinnington
Audio Editor Audacity Great for Recording or Converting Audio
Audacity is a free, multi-track audio recorder and editor that runs on Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to record live audio through …
Use High Dynamic Range or HDR for Better Pictures on Your Smartphone
Most smartphones now have an option called HDR, which is short for High Dynamic Range. When you take a picture in HDR, your smartphone camera actually shoots three pictures at …
Send Personalized Connection Invites for Better Uptake on Your LinkedIn Connection Requests
I’m just back from an ABA conference and am following up with some of the people I met. That might mean a phone call or an email with a link …
Clean Your Smartphone Lens for Sharper Pictures and Better Selfies
For most photographers, a clean and unscratched lens is pretty much an obsession – and it is something that also is critical for getting sharp pictures.
Many smartphone users take …
Filter Your Gmail Messages With Personalized Custom Email Addresses
Most people don’t realize that you can use multiple address variations of your basic “[email protected]” Gmail address. Gmail lets you put a plus (“+”) sign and any combination of words …
A Better Microphone Can Really Improve Your Online Calls, Podcasts or Music Recordings
It is a safe bet that the microphone on your desktop or laptop probably makes you sound like you are under water or in the next room most of the …
Be a YouTube Power User With These Keyboard Shortcuts
Most people wouldn’t think of using keyboard shortcuts as they watch videos on YouTube. However, there are actually several really helpful YouTube keyboard shortcuts that everyone should know and use.…
Computers Running Windows XP SP3 or Office 2003 Must Be Updated Immediately
I have , but nothing like a pending deadline to spur the procrastinators amongst us into action…
As of April 8, 2014, Microsoft will cease supporting Windows XP SP3 (Service …
You Can Ignore “Low on Ink” Warnings on Inkjet Printers
Don’t Waste Your Money on Expensive HDMI Cables – the Cheaper Ones Are Just Fine
After spending money to buy a new TV, you want to do everything you can to get the best possible picture. One of the tempting additional purchases – often pushed …



