How-to

Designing a Facebook Cover Photo

At some point, most of those of us on Facebook will need to design a cover photo. You could simply choose a photo and slap it in, but some have chosen a more creative path. Here's three interesting samples. You may not need to have such a creative design for your company or church, but you will want to avoid…

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Simple HTML tags for non-designers

You're not a designer. You don't care about code. But, you need to create or edit some WordPress pages and you need to make some magic happen. Here's a simple tutorial on basic HTML tags that you can learn and use immediately.

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3 steps to merge your Skype and MSN Messenger accounts

In three graphical steps, learn how you can merge your Skype and MSN Messenger accounts.

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Roaming with WhatsApp while traveling

October 15, 2012
How-to / Travel
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TheBackpackr

When you swap SIM cards when traveling and start WhatsApp, it will tell you, "Mobile network changed. Register with new phone number?". Should you say Yes, or No? Find out the differences.

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WordPress Plugin for Forms – Formidable Pro

I am a firm believer of using intelligent forms to capture information. I particularly hate mailto: links that pop open your browser for a number of reasons. This plugin is highly recommended. Read more to find out about how I use it.

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Increase your WhatsApp group chat to sixteen people

WhatsApp has just silently increased the maximum number of people in a group to yourself plus fifteen others. In fact, I didn't know about it until a friend told me, and I was in disbelief as my iPhone showed I was already at the maximum with 10 other people in the group. Here's how you can increase your group size.…

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PayPal currency conversion – which should I choose?

DISCLAIMER: Your mileage may vary, and this test illustrates what I encountered as a non-US resident buying a product from the US. When you buy products from international sellers, whether on eBay or other sites, you are posed with an option to choose either: 1. PayPal's currency conversion process 2. MasterCard and Visa currency conversion process The question I always…

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Prevent legit email from ending up in Spam on Gmail

September 30, 2011
How-to / Technology
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TheBackpackr

Just 2 days ago, a colleague of mine casually mentioned that emails from a particular client ALWAYS end up in spam, causing havoc. This can have HUGE repercussions on us, as my company, Integricity, an Interactive agency, always prides ourself to be fanatically responsive. Unwanted scenario - on a Friday evening at 5pm, just before going partying: "Hello vendor, have you…

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Social media disaster: Energizer Night Race 2011

April 17, 2011
Communications / Featured / How-to / Technology
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TheBackpackr

As a proponent of social media, we know how important it is to be transparent and to treat everybody with utmost respect. One golden rule that I uphold is, "whether a person is online or face-to-face, treat them the same". However, we oftentimes witness brands / companies disrespect people online, just because they leave negative comments. It is seemingly too easy…

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