Ok, so you have just got your shiny new iphone and are wondering how best to sync your contacts and calender. We if you are a user of Google's suite of applications (specifically Mail, Calendar & Contacts) then you will be pleased to know that syncing these is very easy.
One concern I had was that I would have to access all of these Google applications via the iphone's web browser as opposed to via the Mail, Contacts and Calender Apps pre-installed on every iphone. (Doing so is essential if you want to make amendments and you are in a location with poor or no signal/wifi).
Syncing Google Mail With the Iphone
This is easy. Simply navigate to the Settings App on your iphone then select "Mail, Contacts, Calenders". Under the Accounts section select "Add Account..." then simply fill in the promted fields and away you go.
Syncing Google Calender and Contacts with your iPhone
Ok this is relatively straight forward to however you will need to use a third party service over at NuevaSync. Simply register for an account then set up your account by entering your google account details and telling it which services you want to sync (in this case choose calender and contacts).
Once that is done simply head over here to set up your iphone correctly.
What is great about this is that you can then easily share you fully sync'd calender with your other half or colleagues thanks to Google Calender letting you share calenders with other users.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
How To Get on Flickr Explore
Many users of flickr wonder how to get their pictures onto Flickr's Explore page. First you need to understand explore an how it works.
Explore is a showcase of the best photos on flickr. Flickr use Explore to promote the 500 best or most interesting photos uploaded to flickr each day. They aim to select the 500 most interesting pictures each day as a way of show casing the best flickr has to offer.
The way flickr defines interestingness is via a computer algorithm that selects the picture. Exactly what it looks for in pictures nobody really knows however below are some great things you can to to get your pictures on Explore.
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1. Join the community
Flick is a community based site. Explore almost certainly ranks pictures by a large by by factors such as how many comments a picture gets, how quickly a picture gets comments, which users (new v established) comment on your picture, how many users have made a picture a favorite.
If you want people to comment or favorite your pictures then the only way to encourage this is to do the same to other people. If you provide lots of genuine copnstructive comments to others chances are they will take some time to do the same to your pictures.
2. Tag Your Pictures Well
Tags are another great way to help people find your pictures. Try to include many tags with each picture. In addition try to convey the mood of your pictures in some tags. For example don't just tag a snap of your dog "Dog" and "Mutley". Try to sum up his expression by using tags such as "longing" or "joy".
3. Learn from others
By spending some time looking on Explore you will soon see some patterns emerging of the types of pictures that flickr determines to be interesting. Moody landscapes, arty shots of attractive ladies and flora and fauna seem to crop up time and time again. Snaps of your families recent holiday in Spain may not be interesting to anyone apart from your family so are unlikely to make it onto explore!
4. The importance of Groups
It has been noted that groups that ask for mandatory commenting or awards on pictures may be ranked lower by the Explore algorithm. That said do not ignore putting your pictures in groups at altogether. Adding your pictures to groups is a great way to show others your work. Try to stick to special interest groups that relate to your equipment or style of pictures. In these groups the communities are generally very friendly and usually happy to comment on others work.
5. Make Friends and Contacts
If you see pictures or a photostream you like then add the owner to your contacts. If the photographer like your pics then he or she may well add you to their contacts. This will make them much more likely to comment on your picture in the future as they will see your recent upload when they log into flickr.
6. Improve Your Photography
While it may be a good buzz to get some of your pictures onto flickr's Explore page it is not the be all and end all. If you are interested in photography and you use flickr as a tool to help you learn from others and enjoy participating ion discussions then you will most likely make it to explore one day. The most important thing though is to enjoy your photography and learn to take better pictures!
What is Explore?
Explore is a showcase of the best photos on flickr. Flickr use Explore to promote the 500 best or most interesting photos uploaded to flickr each day. They aim to select the 500 most interesting pictures each day as a way of show casing the best flickr has to offer.
The way flickr defines interestingness is via a computer algorithm that selects the picture. Exactly what it looks for in pictures nobody really knows however below are some great things you can to to get your pictures on Explore.
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How to Get On Flickr Explore
1. Join the community
Flick is a community based site. Explore almost certainly ranks pictures by a large by by factors such as how many comments a picture gets, how quickly a picture gets comments, which users (new v established) comment on your picture, how many users have made a picture a favorite.
If you want people to comment or favorite your pictures then the only way to encourage this is to do the same to other people. If you provide lots of genuine copnstructive comments to others chances are they will take some time to do the same to your pictures.
2. Tag Your Pictures Well
Tags are another great way to help people find your pictures. Try to include many tags with each picture. In addition try to convey the mood of your pictures in some tags. For example don't just tag a snap of your dog "Dog" and "Mutley". Try to sum up his expression by using tags such as "longing" or "joy".
3. Learn from others
By spending some time looking on Explore you will soon see some patterns emerging of the types of pictures that flickr determines to be interesting. Moody landscapes, arty shots of attractive ladies and flora and fauna seem to crop up time and time again. Snaps of your families recent holiday in Spain may not be interesting to anyone apart from your family so are unlikely to make it onto explore!
4. The importance of Groups
It has been noted that groups that ask for mandatory commenting or awards on pictures may be ranked lower by the Explore algorithm. That said do not ignore putting your pictures in groups at altogether. Adding your pictures to groups is a great way to show others your work. Try to stick to special interest groups that relate to your equipment or style of pictures. In these groups the communities are generally very friendly and usually happy to comment on others work.
5. Make Friends and Contacts
If you see pictures or a photostream you like then add the owner to your contacts. If the photographer like your pics then he or she may well add you to their contacts. This will make them much more likely to comment on your picture in the future as they will see your recent upload when they log into flickr.
6. Improve Your Photography
While it may be a good buzz to get some of your pictures onto flickr's Explore page it is not the be all and end all. If you are interested in photography and you use flickr as a tool to help you learn from others and enjoy participating ion discussions then you will most likely make it to explore one day. The most important thing though is to enjoy your photography and learn to take better pictures!
How to Tie a Tie
Learning to tie a tie can be a tricky process. First off you need to decide which knot you want to learn to tie. Below is a quick guide to a few of the most common.
The Windsor Knot
This tie knot was named after the Duke of Windsor and is one of the most common tie knots. Best suited to formal occaisions the knot is large and triangle shaped. Due to the large knot size a cut back collar on your shirt looks best with this knot.
The Half Windsor
As the name suggests this knot is very similar to the Windsor however it is slightly smaller in size. This is probably the most popular formal knot in existence and a must for anyone to learn. It is ideal for wide ties made form light fabrics such as silk.
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Here is how to tie one:
The Windsor Knot
This tie knot was named after the Duke of Windsor and is one of the most common tie knots. Best suited to formal occaisions the knot is large and triangle shaped. Due to the large knot size a cut back collar on your shirt looks best with this knot.
The Half Windsor
As the name suggests this knot is very similar to the Windsor however it is slightly smaller in size. This is probably the most popular formal knot in existence and a must for anyone to learn. It is ideal for wide ties made form light fabrics such as silk.
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Here is how to tie one:
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