Your Mac desktop background wallpaper image may show up upside down if the photo was taken while holding and iPhone or and iPad upside down.

When the photo is taken, some meta data about the orientation of the camera is saved to the image file causing the image to appear upside down before being exported from iPhoto. Even the photo thumbnail image may appear right-side-up but when the photo is set as a background wallpaper it flips upside down.

The video above shows you how to import the photo into iPhoto and then re-export it to a .jpg file to resolve this issue.

I also attempted rotating the image in preview first but that did not solve the problem.

It is unfortunate that Apple doesn’t include an option to rotate the image in the “System Preferences”.

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This Gmail video tutorial on choosing and using labs in Gmail is part 6 of a multipart Gmail tutorial series for 2013 from AnsonAlex.com that covers all aspects of using Gmail in 2013.

If you haven’t already, you may want to check out:

Gmail Tutorial Part 1: Introduction User Interface Walkthrough

Gmail Tutorial Part 2: Composing, Sending and Receiving Emails in Gmail [Video]

Gmail Tutorial Part 3: Email Organization and Management

Gmail Tutorial Part 4: Creating Automatic Email Filters

Gmail Tutorial Part 5: Configuring Gmail Settings

See Also: Google Drive Video Tutorial Series 2013

This video provides an overview of what labs are in Gmail, how to activate them and what some of the more popular and most used Gmail labs are.

The following topics are covered in part 6 of the Gmail video tutorial series:

1. A general overview what Gmail labs are and how they work
2. Recommended labs to enable to enhance the overall functionality of Gmail
3. A demonstration of how some labs work once enabled

As more parts of the 2013 Gmail Video Series are produced, they will be linked to from this page.

This video series is a follow-up to my 2012 Gmail Video Series due to user interface and feature updates implemented by Google since 2012.

As always, if you find this video helpful, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and you may also want to think about subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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This Gmail video tutorial on configuring and managing settings in Gmail is part 5 of a multipart Gmail tutorial series for 2013 from AnsonAlex.com that covers all aspects of using Gmail in 2013.

If you haven’t already, you may want to check out:

Gmail Tutorial Part 1: Introduction User Interface Walkthrough

Gmail Tutorial Part 2: Composing, Sending and Receiving Emails in Gmail [Video]

Gmail Tutorial Part 3: Email Organization and Management

Gmail Tutorial Part 4: Creating Automatic Email Filters

See Also: Google Drive Video Tutorial Series 2013

This video provides an overview of the different settings available in Gmail and provides recommendations on how they should be configured and managed depending on your particular situation.

The following topics are covered in part 5 of the Gmail video tutorial series:

1. A general overview of all of the Gmail settings
2. Creating a Gmail email signature
3. Turning off threaded emails (conversation view) so all Gmail emails are separate
4. An overview of email forwarding, IMAP and POP settings in Gmail
5. Information on setting up multiple inboxes in GMail

As more parts of the 2013 Gmail Video Series are produced, they will be linked to from this page.

This video series is a follow-up to my 2012 Gmail Video Series due to user interface and feature updates implemented by Google since 2012.

As always, if you find this video helpful, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and you may also want to think about subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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The above Galaxy on Fire 2 (GOF2) iPad HD video review takes introduces you to some of the general gameplay features of GOF2. Oh yeah, it also features a live firefight with some GOF2 pirates!

I discovered this games recently and am completely immersed. I am not even the type of person that generally gets into space shooter games but this game has some additional features that I really look for in a lot of the games I play.

See Also: Mobile Video Game Statistics 2012 [Infographic]

Generally, I play adventure, strategy and simulation games and GOF2 has a lot of elements from those types of games such as:

1. Lots and lots of great equipment upgrades as you advance
2. A huge world, galaxy actually, to explore
3. More missions than you can possibly ever complete
4. Incredible graphics

This is, graphically, the best game I have played to date for the iPad and blows away many console and computer game graphics.

Be careful! GOF2 is super addicting and you’ll find yourself saying, “just one more mission” only to realize you said that 3 hours ago.

I bought the expansion pack add-ons for GOF2 for two reasons:

1. I was too addicted not to
2. I felt guilty playing such an incredible game for free without paying any money to the talented developers

As always, if you find this video helpful, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and you may also want to think about subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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This Gmail video tutorial on creating automatic email filters in Gmail is part 4 of a multipart Gmail tutorial series for 2013 from AnsonAlex.com that covers all aspects of using Gmail in 2013.

If you haven’t already, you may want to check out:

Gmail Tutorial Part 1: Introduction User Interface Walkthrough

Gmail Tutorial Part 2: Composing, Sending and Receiving Emails in Gmail [Video]

Gmail Tutorial Part 3: Email Organization and Management

Gmail Tutorial Part 5: Configuring Gmail Settings

See Also: Google Drive Video Tutorial Series 2013

This video covers the different features of organizing emails in Gmail with labels and explains the concept of “email archiving” in Gmail.

The following topics are covered in part 4 of the Gmail video tutorial series:

1. Creating automatic email filters
2. An overview of filtering options in Gmail
3. How to bulk delete emails using Gmail filters
4. How to add multiple email addresses to the same filter

As more parts of the 2013 Gmail Video Series are produced, they will be linked to from this page.

This video series is a follow-up to my 2012 Gmail Video Series due to user interface and feature updates implemented by Google since 2012.

As always, if you find this video helpful, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and you may also want to think about subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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This Gmail video tutorial on organizing and manageming your emails is part 3 of a multipart Gmail tutorial series for 2013 from AnsonAlex.com that covers all aspects of using Gmail in 2013.

If you haven’t already, you may want to check out:

Gmail Tutorial Part 1: Introduction User Interface Walkthrough

Gmail Tutorial Part 2: Composing, Sending and Receiving Emails in Gmail [Video]

Gmail Tutorial Part 4: Creating Automatic Filters

Gmail Tutorial Part 5: Configuring Gmail Settings

See Also: Google Drive Video Tutorial Series 2013

This video covers the different features of organizing emails in Gmail with labels and explains the concept of “email archiving” in Gmail.

The following topics are covered in part 3 of the Gmail video tutorial series:

1. Archiving emails and how it works in Gmail
2. Labeling emails in Gmail
3. Creating new custom labels in Gmail
4. Customizing labels with colors
5. Additional tips for organizing emails in Gmail

As more parts of the 2013 Gmail Video Series are produced, they will be linked to from this page.

This video series is a follow-up to my 2012 Gmail Video Series due to user interface and feature updates implemented by Google since 2012.

As always, if you find this video helpful, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and you may also want to think about subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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This Gmail video tutorial on composing, sending and receiving emails is part 2 of a multipart Gmail tutorial series for 2013 from AnsonAlex.com that covers all aspects of using Gmail in 2013.

If you haven’t already, you may want to check out:

Gmail Tutorial Part 1: Introduction User Interface Walkthrough

Gmail Tutorial Part 3: Email Organization and Management

Gmail Tutorial Part 4: Creating Automatic Filters

Gmail Tutorial Part 5: Configuring Gmail Settings

See Also: Google Drive Video Tutorial Series 2013

This video is great for those who are looking to jump right and start using Gmail. There are a lot of features to become aware of when using Gmail as your primary email system but if you just need to send and receive emails today without worrying about advanced features, this is a good place to start.

The following topics are covered in part 2 of the Gmail video tutorial series:

1. Composing and formatting new emails
2. Adding CC and BCC recipients
3. Adding attachments to emails
4. Receiving, replying and forwarding emails
5. Additional options when sending and receiving emails

As more parts of the 2013 Gmail Video Series are produced, they will be linked to from this page.

This video series is a follow-up to my 2012 Gmail Video Series due to user interface and feature updates implemented by Google since 2012.

As always, if you find this video helpful, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and you may also want to think about subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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This Gmail video tutorial series for 2013 from AnsonAlex.com covers all aspects of using Gmail in 2013.

From the very basics of navigating within Gmail to advanced settings features, this video series should provide you with all the knowledge necessary to be considered a Gmail pro!

If you haven’t already, you may want to check out:

Gmail Tutorial Part 2: Composing, Sending and Receiving Emails in Gmail [Video]

Gmail Tutorial Part 3: Email Organization and Management

Gmail Tutorial Part 4: Creating Automatic Filters

Gmail Tutorial Part 5: Configuring Gmail Settings

See Also: Google Drive Video Tutorial Series 2013

The video above is part 1 of the 2013 Gmail video tutorial series and serves as an introduction of Gmail and a walkthrough of the Gmail user interface.

Once you’ve finished watching this video, be sure to check out part 2 of the Gmail tutorial series which covers composing, sending and receiving emails in Gmail.

The following topics are covered in part 1 of the Gmail video tutorial series:

1. Navigating within Gmail
2. Explanation of the links / locations on the left side of Gmail
3. How unread and read emails are displayed in Gmail
4. How to access your Gmail contacts and tasks
5. How to access your Gmail settings
6. How to customize the appearance of your Gmail interface

As more parts of the 2013 Gmail Video Series are produced, they will be linked to from this page.

This video series is a follow-up to my 2012 Gmail Video Series due to user interface and feature updates implemented by Google since 2012.

As always, if you find this video helpful, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and you may also want to think about subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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How can Verizon users block a phone number from calling and texting their iPhone or Android mobile phone?

You can block nubmers using the Verzon website!

Unfortunately, there is no way to block a number directly on the iPhone without first jailbreaking the phone. It seems logical that there would be a way to block a particular phone number directly through your iPhone contacts but, unfortunately, it just isn’t an option.

If you have a jailbroken iPhone, however, you can just install iBlacklist – available in the Cydia store.

See Also: iPhone and Android Security Issues [Infographic]

For Verizon iPhone users who do not wish to jailbreak their phone, you can block up to 5 different phone numbers from texting or calling for free with your standard Verizon service plan.

In order to block a number on your iPhone or Android, log into the Verizon website and then follow the steps in the above video to block up to 5 phone numbers of your choice.

As always, if you find this video helpful, I would really appreciate a thumbs up and you may also want to think about subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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It is always fun to take a look at global internet usage statistics to compare and contrast different internet prices, speeds and adoption rates between countries.

You may remember an infographic I posted last year regarding online population growth statistics which discussed the countries with the highest and lowest rates of internet adoption growth.

The infographic below (published by InternetService.net) contains a number of similar statistics as well as additional statistics related to global internet usage in 2013.

Americans are often surprised how we rank compared to the rest of the world when it comes to internet speed, cost an adoption – the US is not at the top of any of those lists.

Global Internet Usage Statistics 2013 Infographic Highlights:

1. 44.8% of the world’s internet users are located in Asia.
2. 21.5% of the world’s internet users are located in Europe.
3. 11.4% of the world’s internet users are located in North America.
4. South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong are the 3 countries with the fastest average internet speed in the world (the US is 12th).
5. Hong Kong, Tokyo and San Francisco are the top 3 cheapest cities in world when it comes to purchasing a 200mpbs internet connection.
6. The top 3 countries in the world when it comes to fast and cheap internet service are South Korea, Finland and Sweden.
7. In Finland, it is a constitutional right to have access to broadband internet.
8. 94% of the people in South Korea have access to a high speed internet connection.

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