November 2008 Archives

Remember the Robot in the old TV classic "Lost in Space" who would frantically wave his arms and shout "warning! warning!" whenever danger loomed? That's what I think of every time someone sends me an email full of pictures five times the size of my computer screen, clogging my entire inbox and sending those dire "over the limit" message warnings my way. Fortunately, mac users have a quick, easy way to reduce the photo size with iPhoto.

We've all been there. Once the photo is loaded, and edited, and then you change your mind about the picture only to discover you've deleted the original (insert sound of groan here). Fortunately, there are many ways to protect these precious files. And if you're lucky enough to work with iPhoto, protecting original picture files is as simple as switching on your computer.

After processing the various features photo sharing websites offer, Picasa is a great choice. Download the Picasa software and begin creating a Picasa photo gallery on your computer. Are the photos stored online and what else is involved in the process? Read on for the low down.

Watch the computer screen as the software downloads. Images will begin appearing in a small menu bar. One at a time, Picasa will take the images from the computer's hard drive and insert them into an organized album of photos. Once this is complete, follow these tips to keep the photos stored in Picasa.

There are several reasons why Photobucket is my favorite photo sharing site. With such a massive membership base, the site always has an enviable collection of impressive photos. Perhaps more important is the easy-to-use interface and fun tools to get your creative mind churning.

Thanks to great new features and tools photo sharing sites are adding, photo editing is now easier and quicker than ever! Be sure to look for sites that offer these tools as part of your photo sharing membership or as an external free service.

Whether you're a newbie or a pro, you will appreciate the convenience and simplicity that the new online photo editing tools provide. An increasing number of photo sharing sites are adding photo editing capabilities for you to use. But be sure to check before joining because not all sites offer the editing tools. Two of the photo editing and sharing programs are Picasa and Picnik.

Free online photo sharing sites are a dime a dozen these days. So, sites like SmugMug are harder to sell. However, one look at SmugMug will show you many more options that the average photo sharing site.

Facebook is a very well-known social networking site. Users enjoy it because they can communicate with others at any moment they'd like. With all of the capabilities of Facebook, mistakes can be inevitable. We present two common mistakes made often on Facebook and what you can do to fix them.