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Just like a bookmark you might place in a book, a browser bookmark (or Favorite in Internet Explorer) marks your
place on the web so you can quickly find it again later on. Bookmarks can be a great way to create shortcuts to websites you frequent as well as remember the address of sites that you stumble upon that you know you would like to visit in the future.

Out of all the features added to cell phones over the years, the ability to take pictures has had the biggest impact. Whenever something major has happened in the world, camera phones have provided the first, second, and third images taken at the scene. They have helped to bring down governments, they let friends and family know you’re okay, and they help you remember what you did last night (even if you don’t want to know).

The iPhone has an autocorrect function built in that will automatically fix the spelling of words that you might have mistyped or misspelled on your own. While it can be nice to have the help, the function isn’t perfect, and you may want to bypass its suggestions sometimes (or even turn it off altogether).

Graduation is a popular time to pull out the video camera. However, the process of capturing a graduation on video can be made difficult by crowds and noise. Don’t add to the stress with your own frustration! If you plan on recording a graduation this season, a little advance planning and strategic seating can ensure you record the best video possible and get to enjoy watching your graduate receive his or her degree in the process.

Thanks for returning! How to create an email account and start sending messages to your friends and family by Emily Price Filed under: Computers Letters to Mom aims to help beginners get started with the tech basics of computers, web services, and gadgets. Print out our tips for your mom — she’ll love you for it. Email [...]

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What is Dropbox? Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere.  Might I add it is a simple step by step install to your computers and mobile! Any file you save to your Dropbox will also automatically save to all your computers, phones, and even the Dropbox [...]

Transfer music from your cd’s to Apple iTunes and then to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod simplify with these steps.

Mom Technology is here to help simplify business and life! When we find something that we know will help simplify we want to share. We have been creating websites for small businesses via Greencastle Web Design for a while now and have found that using the right host and the right WordPress theme makes all the difference. See why we think you can easily create your own small business website. Remember we can create your site or offer help and coaching if you need along the way.

If you need to get on your computer wirelessly here is a great simple how too by Emily Price.