#310
/ July 16, 2009 / 2:28 min.
How to optimize image sizes online using Smush It
The key to optimizing images for online lies in getting the best image quality with the smallest file size
. Even if you've previously compressed your files using image editing software, Smush.it can >optimize image file size without sacrificing quality
.
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- Go to
Smush.it
- Click on the Uploader tab, browse for the image file stored on your computer.
- OR, click on the URL tab and enter the image URLs in the field provided.
- Once you've pointed to your files, click the Smush button and Smush.it will
automatically optimize your images
, without changing the originals.
- Click the download button on the results page to save your optimized images.
- For quick and easy access to this online service, you may want to install the Firefox extension or the bookmarklet.
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#795
/ September 8, 2010 / 1:45 min.
Aero is one of the cooler
features in Windows 7
. It gives open windows that translucent, glass look. Unfortunately, it can put a bit of strain on older video cards. If you like
using Aero
but your computer isn't running it fast enough, there is something you can do to
make Aero faster
. Here's how!
#794
/ September 7, 2010 / 2:05 min.
If you need to
track a flight
while on the go, you can do so using
FlightStats Lite
. With FlightStats Lite for
Android
, you can
track flights
, get information on
delays
and
save flights
. Best of all, the Lite version is free.
#793
/ September 6, 2010 / 1:32 min.
If you use
Gmail
, you might be curious to learn
how to block email senders
. Whether you're getting excessive
junk mail
or just the same old jokes and YouTube links from certain people, there is a way to
block incoming mail
. We'll show you how in this video.
#792
/ September 3, 2010 / 1:56 min.
Nook is a
free Android eBook reader app
that lets you take your library anywhere you take your phone. This
free Android app
lets you browse the Barnes and Noble book store shelves and
download eBooks right to your Android handset
.
#791
/ September 2, 2010 / 1:20 min.
If you've ever wondered, "
what is firmware?
" you're in luck. Here, we'll give you a quick
definition of firmware
in easy to understand terms.
#790
/ September 1, 2010 / 1:58 min.
If you need to
find movie showtimes
while you're on the go, you can
use Fandango from your Android
. Fandango is a
free application
that you can download from
Android Market
. It can even help you
look up movie details
and
buy tickets
.
#789
/ August 31, 2010 / 2:00 min.
It's important to
create a Windows system repair disk
just in case something goes horribly wrong with your computer. The Windows system repair disk will help you get your computer back up and running should disaster strike.
#788
/ August 30, 2010 / 2:58 min.
You can
customize volume profiles
on your
Android phone
similar to the way BlackBerry users can. This way, you can
create a volume setting
for
silent
,
loud
and so on in order to
switch between profiles
whenever you want.
#787
/ August 27, 2010 / 1:00 min.
Safari 5
can now
run extensions
but you have to first enable them. To
enable extensions in Safari 5
, you have to change some of your
browser settings
first. Then you'll be able to run extensions just like in other browsers.
#786
/ August 26, 2010 / 1:50 min.
Simply put,
Fring is the best free IM app for Android
. With Fring, you can easily have
IM chats on your Android phone
over ICQ, MSN, AIM, Google Talk and many many more. Manage all your IM contacts, get
push IM notifications
and more, all with this
free Android app
.
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