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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.

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

Facebook is quickly becoming how many people, particularly young adults, communicate with one another. The site allows you to keep friends up to date on what you’ve been up to, show off pictures you’ve taken, or invite people to an event, as well as comment on what your friends are saying and doing too. Originally developed as a way for college students to communicate with classmates, Facebook later opened to the public. Once it did, adults flocked to the site not only to keep up with their current friends, but also to reconnect with friends and classmates from years past. Come see how simple it is to get started!

Five tips to simplify your video gaming experience.

eBay is a popular online auction site where you can purchase anything from a car to a pair of pants. Just like traditional auctions you may have been to, each item starts at a set price, and then bidders have the opportunity to place higher bids for the item. The highest overall bid wins the ability to purchase it. If you have items in your home you would like to
sell or if you’re in the market for something new, then eBay may potentially be a good place for you to do so.