Q: I'm comfortable with Windows Explorer and I'm wondering if it's a good idea to edit multiple iTunes tracks in Windows Explorer? A: Good question. Before you do any editing, it's important to make the distinction between a file's (e.g. a music track's) filename as seen by Windows Explorer (or a USB key, or any drive, etc) and the tags that iTunes will see. Windows … [Read more...] about Should I Edit iTunes Files in Windows Explorer or iTunes?
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What is the Other in iTunes? How do I remove the Other in iTunes?
Q: I was updating my iPod when I saw that there were many GB of space taken up by something called "other"? What is this other and why is so much space all of a sudden being taken up by other? A: It's my understanding that the other section in iTunes for your iPod or iPhone is where extra files are stored. These extra files often include album cover images, playlists, and … [Read more...] about What is the Other in iTunes? How do I remove the Other in iTunes?
How to Test to See if an Email Link is Safe, or if a Website Has a Virus or Malware
Sometime you get a link -- via email or on the web -- that you are just not sure about. First let me say that you should be VERY cautious about any link sent to you in email -- especially one that you don't recognize.What spammers, scammers and thieves often do is to make a link look safe, but make the actual page you go to when you click on the link an alternate or … [Read more...] about How to Test to See if an Email Link is Safe, or if a Website Has a Virus or Malware
Wild Apricot – Review – Signifigant Administrative, Security and Privacy Limiations
I've have a very small member website and I use Wild Apricot to manage the site. Generally speaking I'm pleased with the Wild Apricot product, support and pricing. There are, however, some significant limitations which I think you should know about prior to using their service: 1. No Truly Protected Files and Links. Wild Apricot allows you to build a private member area … [Read more...] about Wild Apricot – Review – Signifigant Administrative, Security and Privacy Limiations
Sykpe – Static, Fixed Picture of City with Lights and River in place of Video
Q: I'm trying to make a skype video call and instead of seeing my own video (I can see the other person's video), I see an image of a city with lights that's sitting on the edge of the river. I can't make this go away. What's the problem? A: This is a frustrating problem that's hard to describe but generally straightforward to solve. This "city with lights picture" or "city … [Read more...] about Sykpe – Static, Fixed Picture of City with Lights and River in place of Video