http://www.askdavetaylor.com/ Industry guru Dave Taylor answers questions about a wide variety of technical and business topics, including online advertising, Sony PSP, Web design, management, Linux, SEO, MySpace help, Mac OS X, shell script programming, Microsoft Windows and all the latest gadgets and mp3 devices. en-us 2008-05-15T08:10:27-07:00 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/290970068/are_there_any_cool_spotlight_shortcuts.html <p>I'm on a kick about learning all the sneaky and secret shortcuts buried in Mac OS X and have heard that there are quite a few in the Leopard version of Spotlight, the utility that lets you find files on your Mac. Do you know some, and can you share?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/are_there_any_cool_spotlight_shortcuts.html">Are there any cool Spotlight shortcuts?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=Aw8cIT"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=Aw8cIT" border="0"></img></a></p> Mac OS X Help Dave Taylor 2008-05-15T08:10:27-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/are_there_any_cool_spotlight_shortcuts.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/290208221/do_contextual_keyword_ads_adversely_impact_credibility.html <p>Dave, I have a client who is considering using Kontera to insert keyword ad links. Our recommendation to them was to create internal linking, not keyword ads in the text. I remember you discussing removing the keyword ads. Was there a reason for this in regards to SERPs, or was that purely due to expert credibility?<br /> </p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/do_contextual_keyword_ads_adversely_impact_credibility.html">Do contextual or keyword ads adversely impact credibility?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=4jsJDG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=4jsJDG" border="0"></img></a></p> Blogs and RSS Feeds Dave Taylor 2008-05-14T08:05:36-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/do_contextual_keyword_ads_adversely_impact_credibility.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/289498212/how_to_fix_broken_pc_windows_computer_laptop.html <p>Q: My Dad just gave me his old laptop. That's good, but, um, it's broken, which is bad. Is it possible to fix my own laptop, and if so, how do I go about it?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_fix_broken_pc_windows_computer_laptop.html">How do I fix a broken PC laptop?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=kmOBqM"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=kmOBqM" border="0"></img></a></p> Computer and Internet Basics Dave Taylor 2008-05-13T08:43:11-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_fix_broken_pc_windows_computer_laptop.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/288720439/helpful_tips_on_searching_google_effectively.html <p>Dave, any tips on how to get the best possible search results from Google? I spend a lot of time using Google and seem to have a hard time finding just what I want...</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/helpful_tips_on_searching_google_effectively.html">Helpful tips on searching Google effectively?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=ZbhZ5A"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=ZbhZ5A" border="0"></img></a></p> Computer and Internet Basics Dave Taylor 2008-05-12T08:03:04-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/helpful_tips_on_searching_google_effectively.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/287553086/how_to_change_login_account_picture_apple_mac.html <p>I saw your article of a few days ago about changing the Mac user account. You set up an account for "James Bond" and accidentally didn't use Daniel Craig's photo, even though you commented about "the one true Bond". Weird. Anyway, how did you set that picture?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_change_login_account_picture_apple_mac.html">How do I change the picture on my Mac account?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=z7EKyT"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=z7EKyT" border="0"></img></a></p> Mac OS X Help Dave Taylor 2008-05-10T09:10:05-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_change_login_account_picture_apple_mac.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/286871243/how_to_buy_register_internet_domain_name.html <p>You have a custom domain, everyone seems to have a domain for themselves except me. I'm stumped. How do I find an available domain and buy it?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_buy_register_internet_domain_name.html">How do I buy and register a domain name?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=RRT9RJ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=RRT9RJ" border="0"></img></a></p> Business and Management Dave Taylor 2008-05-09T08:25:36-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_buy_register_internet_domain_name.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/286132173/how_to_rename_home_directory_apple_mac.html <p>Dave, I purchased a used macbook from a friend and need to change the Home Icon (House) name from his to mine, but I can't find information anywhere to do this. It is driving me crazy. Can you possibly assist? </p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_rename_home_directory_apple_mac.html">How do I rename the "home" directory on my Macbook?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=MTJDYl"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=MTJDYl" border="0"></img></a></p> Mac OS X Help Dave Taylor 2008-05-08T08:40:53-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_rename_home_directory_apple_mac.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/285374986/is_prince_caspian_book_2_or_book_4_in_the_chronicles_of_narnia.html <p>I was browsing the juvenile fiction area of the public library earlier today and was pretty confused to see copies of The Chronicles of Narnia's book "Prince Caspian" (the basis of the upcoming movie of the same name) listed both as book #2 and book #4 of the series. What the heck? Which is correct?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/is_prince_caspian_book_2_or_book_4_in_the_chronicles_of_narnia.html">Is "Prince Caspian" book 2 or book 4 in the Chronicles of Narnia?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=owbV53"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=owbV53" border="0"></img></a></p> d) None of the Above Dave Taylor 2008-05-07T07:22:38-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/is_prince_caspian_book_2_or_book_4_in_the_chronicles_of_narnia.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/284690441/difference_between_trackback_and_a_ping.html <p>I'm trying to figure out all this blogging stuff, but I'm a bit confused about two aspects of blogging: pings and trackbacks. What's the difference?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/difference_between_trackback_and_a_ping.html">What's the difference between a trackback and a ping?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=l6hTDL"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=l6hTDL" border="0"></img></a></p> Blogs and RSS Feeds Dave Taylor 2008-05-06T08:16:14-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/difference_between_trackback_and_a_ping.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/283986969/how_to_encrypt_pdf_file_mac_windows.html <p>I need to be able to send my parents a copy of some documents I have in PDF format, but I want to ensure privacy and encrypt them first. Is there some easy way to do this?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_encrypt_pdf_file_mac_windows.html">Is there an easy way to encrypt a PDF?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=6f9R3W"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=6f9R3W" border="0"></img></a></p> Windows Help Dave Taylor 2008-05-05T08:42:43-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_encrypt_pdf_file_mac_windows.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/282772137/how_to_stop_facebook_users_chatting.html <p>Not to sound too antisocial, but the new chat feature on Facebook is driving me a bit wacky. Every time I'm on Facebook now, people are bugging me. Is there some way to turn it off?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_stop_facebook_users_chatting.html">How do I stop other Facebook users from chatting with me?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=FTWyzD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=FTWyzD" border="0"></img></a></p> MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and Social Network Help Dave Taylor 2008-05-03T08:22:01-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_stop_facebook_users_chatting.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/281474378/how_to_tell_if_email_is_spoofed_or_legit.html <p>I have a similar problem to that which you wrote about in <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/in_gmail_how_do_i_read_the_message_headers.html" target="_blank">How to read message headers in Google Gmail</a>: If i have received an email from my friend, how can I tell whether it is spoofed or not?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_tell_if_email_is_spoofed_or_legit.html">How can you tell if email is spoofed or legit?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=fmymCk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=fmymCk" border="0"></img></a></p> Computer and Internet Basics Dave Taylor 2008-05-01T08:03:06-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_tell_if_email_is_spoofed_or_legit.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/280831702/how_to_set_up_time_machine_mac_with_time_capsule.html <p>Okay, I bought a new Time Capsule from the Apple Store and it's a great wireless base station but... I want to use it for Time Machine backups too and am a tiny bit lost on how to get that set up. Can you help me out?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_set_up_time_machine_mac_with_time_capsule.html">How do I set up Time Machine on my Mac with my new Time Capsule?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=q4y1UY"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=q4y1UY" border="0"></img></a></p> Mac OS X Help Dave Taylor 2008-04-30T08:10:01-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_set_up_time_machine_mac_with_time_capsule.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/279696393/how_to_use_google_gmail_address_manage_spam.html <p>I know that Google's Gmail service has a spam filtering system, but a friend of mine was also telling me that you can use a "plus notation" to compartmentalize incoming spam too? Do you know what he's talking about? </p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_use_google_gmail_address_manage_spam.html">How can I use Google Gmail to manage spam?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=w6AoIv"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=w6AoIv" border="0"></img></a></p> Computer and Internet Basics Dave Taylor 2008-04-28T16:30:07-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_use_google_gmail_address_manage_spam.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AskDaveTaylor/~3/279506837/can_you_recover_my_hotmail_password.html <p>I've been using Hotmail for years without a problem but suddenly it rejects my password, and when I go to the password recovery option, it doesn't like my zip code or other secret information. I have vital information in my inbox! Can you reset my password for me or tell me the new password?</p><br /> <div style='font-size:75%'>Continue reading <b><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/can_you_recover_my_hotmail_password.html">Can you recover my Hotmail password?</a></b> &nbsp; &nbsp; [article source: <a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">AskDaveTaylor.com </a><a href="http://www.askdavetaylor.com/">Tech Support</a>]</div><br> <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?a=xWUQ78"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/AskDaveTaylor?i=xWUQ78" border="0"></img></a></p> Computer and Internet Basics Dave Taylor 2008-04-28T10:22:32-07:00 http://www.askdavetaylor.com/can_you_recover_my_hotmail_password.html