how do i use my computer properly

[t2rew]

this is a question for you computer bods. i have recently tried to put a web address into my threads and it doesn't work. they are in my favourites and i can get them but when i put them on the thread they dont work. i have checked them for spelling. any ideas?



also i just got a digicam to put things on the forum and i save them to my documents. when i try to show them it seems they are too big and cannot be sent. how do i make them small enough to send? all help apresiated.

[Glenn Butcher]

Jason,

You must have "Automatically parse URLs checked on at the bottom of this typing window. Or just add ADDRESS

Then you can do the following:

For URLs (website addresses) you can just put www.mymazdarotary.com (literally type it as that).

Another way is to copy and paste the URL into here, like this:
http://www.mymazdarotary.com/mazda_rotary_events/sevenstock_4/sevenstock_4_videos/sevenstock_4_videos.htm

Most of the time when I post links I will "Right click" on the original source of the link then select "Copy Shortcut" - then paste whereever.


You will need a picture editing program to reduce the size of your photo files. You can do this with "Windows Paint" (under Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> Paint). But the software you got with your camera should have this, there should be an option under "Save As" then select the amount of compression for the image 80%.

I use a program called Presto amoung others - check out attached screen dump here (for an example).

Also - reducing the size of the image by 50% (actual display size) will reduce the size of the file somewhat.

[t2rew]

thanks glen. you have given me an idea what to do. i have been trying to post a picture for well over an hour with no luck but i will keep trying, maybe tomorrow. i get the idea now , you have to move the info around change it call it something else then get it back. thanks, jay

ps i was trying to show you my new to4e

[Glenn Butcher]

Good stuff!!!

I you are still stuck - send me a copy on email, I'll change it and post up for you.