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Microsoft Outlook’s object-embedding capability makes it possible to scan documents and other images directly into your email messages. This allows you to skip the process of scanning and saving the documents separately; the scanned documents are saved as embedded images within the message itself. Outlook enables you to control the size of the image as it is displayed within the message, but the recipient will be able to save the images separately as full-sized attachments....

Each video file posted on YouTube has its own hyperlink, which is the Internet address through which anyone can view that video. As with any hyperlink, you can share a YouTube hyperlink. Simply copy the Web address of a YouTube video, paste it into an email and then send it to whomever you wish. Tips Writer Bio

An e-card is a fun and simple way to send greetings to a loved one. The card contains text and images that express your feelings or thoughts in an electronic format rather than a printed paper. If you would prefer to send your e-card directly to your recipient’s cell phone, you have to make sure that your recipient has the ability to access the Internet on his hand-held device. Tips Writer Bio

Over the years, email providers have bumped up the maximum file attachment sizes to meet the demands of consumers and take advantage of high speed infrastructure. Gmail has been a frontrunner in maximum file attachment limits, currently allowing file attachments up to 25 megabytes (MB) in size. Send large files in Gmail directly from the Web-based client with a few simple steps. Warnings Writer Bio

With the Apple Bluetooth File Exchange application, you can share files between two Bluetooth-enabled Mac laptops. Bluetooth File Exchange allows you to control incoming and outgoing Bluetooth file transfers on each Mac laptop. Accept or decline files, decide where you want to store files and choose which folders the other Mac computer is permitted to access. Before you can use the program and transfer files, you must place both Macs in “Discoverable” mode....

Updated September 15, 2017 Launch Microsoft Outlook from the Start Menu. Click “New E-mail.” Click “Plain Text.” Enter the message for your out-of-office reply in the main body of the text. Click “File,” then “Save As.” Click the “Save as type” list and select “Outlook Template.” Enter a name such as “out of office” and click “Save.” Click “File,” then “Info.” Click “Rules and Alerts,” then “New Rule.” Click “Start from a blank rule,” then “Check messages when they arrive,” then “Next....

You can use your iPhone to transfer the address of any contact to your Bluetooth-enabled GPS from Garmin; this way, you don’t have to manually type this information every time you want to visit someone. Garmin allows transferring such data through the Smartphone Link application, available on the App Store. After downloading the app, you need to pair your iPhone with your GPS device to be able to share information about your contacts....

The Nikon D80 is equipped to take quality low-light pictures, but different scenarios call for different shooting strategies. The camera’s built-in flash is useful for basic indoor scenes, but if flash is either not possible or not wanted, other options are available. Using a tripod with cable (or remote) release makes long exposures possible without camera shake. If a tripod is out of the question, adjusting the camera’s ISO, aperture and shutter speed helps keep images sharp and bright....

Headphone cables can sometimes be far too long and get tangled or in the way. To avoid this inconvenience it’s best to shorten your headphone cable to a length that suits. Headphones cables connect to your audio device using stereo phone jacks. There are two main phone jacks: the 1/8 inch (2.5mm) phone jack mainly for use with cell phones and the slightly larger 3/32 inch (3.5mm) phone jack used to connect headsets to iPods and MP3 players....

Click the name of your blog in your Tumblr dashboard and select “Customize appearance.” Choose “Edit HTML” to open the source code for your theme in editing mode. Press “Ctrl-F” to open the search feature of your Internet browser and type “block:Posts” (without quotes) in the search box. Press Enter to locate your notes in the source code. The section containing the notes starts with “{block:Posts}” and ends with “{/block:Posts}....

Updated July 21, 2017 Log on to a website you like to visit on a regular basis, but usually not daily. If you visit a site daily, an RSS feed may be overkill since you’re there already reading the updates. The idea is to sign up for RSS feeds for websites that interest you but don’t have new information on a regular basis. This might be a blog or a favorite author’s website that gets updated sporadically, such as weekly or less often....

If you work with multiple programs at once, you can use dual monitors to extend the desktop and place some of the windows on the second screen. You can also duplicate the desktop on the second screen. If you don’t plan on working with multiple programs for a few hours, there is no need to have both monitors powered on. In this case, you can toggle from dual monitors to a single monitor with just a few keystrokes....

Updated September 15, 2017 Sync with CardStar Tap the CardStar app on your device. Touch “Edit” next to one of your cards. Touch the “Sync” option. Create an anonymous user ID and PIN to synchronize your card. Tap the “Sync” button once again. You now have synchronized your card with CardStar. Restore with CardStar Tap the CardStar app to launch it. Touch “Edit” next to the card of your choice....

Market your SoundCloud songs with rich descriptions and an abundance of tags. For example, you can tag each audio clip with the artist’s or band’s name, genre, names of producers, writers and others associated with the recording. Tagging enables users to easily find your music when they use the SoundCloud search feature and is available for both free and paid SoundCloud accounts. You can enter tags when you first upload an audio clip or you can go back and enter tags to songs in your Upload list....

The Apple iPhone features a SIM card that stores the information saved to the device. Occasionally, the need arises for you to remove or replace this card. For example, if you purchase a new iPhone you may need to remove the SIM card from your old iPhone before passing it along to another employee or friend, or before selling the device. In addition, you must remove the SIM card before sending in the device for repair service....

Purchasing used or refurbished iPhones is an option that many consumers choose to make when upgrading their current phone. While purchasing a used or refurbished iPhone has some benefits, you may also be at risk of purchasing a jailbroken or hacked iPhone. Though some may welcome this scenario, others may be concerned with the safety and security of their personal information while using a hacked iPhone. However, there are several telltale signs of a hacked iPhone that you can check for....

When you connect your iPad to the iTunes software installed on your computer, you can configure it to synchronize and back up its digital content – including the book files stored in the iBooks app – to your hard drive. Other e-reading apps like Kindle or Nook instead use iTunes File Sharing, which allows you to individually select and then drag and drop the book files you wish to transfer....

Updated August 24, 2017 Shaking the Printer Cartridges Raise the Epson printer cover while the power is turned on, then wait for the carriage to stop sliding back and forth. Remove all printing cartridges by squeezing the tabs on the short ends of each cartridge and lifting straight out. Turn off the printer and wait for it to shut down completely. Unplug the printer from the power source and wait at least five minutes for the printer memory to reset....

A projection TV is a popular type of television that uses a beam of light inside the television to convert a small picture into a larger picture to display on the screen. Samsung offers several models with features including HDMI inputs, a range of HDTV resolutions and brand-specific technologies such as CinemaPure for a brighter display. If, after setting up your Samsung projection TV, you have trouble hearing the audio or the picture is distorted or will not display, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem and determine whether you can fix it yourself....

With the multitude of tablet brands available, there’s no single way to turn them all off. Most operating systems freeze up occasionally, and frozen tablets can be turned off in several ways, which tend to follow a few similar paths. Your user manual can help you determine which ways work for your tablet.