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How to download high-resolution photos from Facebook (reader mail)

How to download high-resolution photos from Facebook (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Sep 4, 2012 | digital cameras, how-tos, social networks

Anne writes: I know a budding photographer who posts the most beautiful photos to her Facebook page. How do I download high-quality versions so I can frame them for her as a present? Hi Anne! So, first the good news: downloading photos from Facebook is incredibly...
iPhone tip: Where do I find my “archived” e-mail messages?

iPhone tip: Where do I find my “archived” e-mail messages?

by ben patterson | Aug 3, 2012 | how-tos, phones

(Updated 11/6/2017) Mark writes: I was filing some mail on my iPhone 4, but instead of putting my messages in a folder I pressed “Archive”. Where is this archive and how can I retrieve items? Hi Mark! So, I’m guessing you were filing messages in a...
Can I play music from iTunes on an Android phone? (reader mail)

Can I play music from iTunes on an Android phone? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Aug 1, 2012 | apps, how-tos, music, phones

Kim writes: I am debating whether to move from my beloved iPhone to Android as it’s time to upgrade. Can still use music I bought on iTunes with an Android phone? Also, I bought TomTom’s satellite navigation app for my iPhone at a staggering $40 and I...
Should I install Mountain Lion on my Mac now, or wait? (reader mail)

Should I install Mountain Lion on my Mac now, or wait? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Jul 27, 2012 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Joel writes: Hey Ben, I just read your tips on the Mountain Lion release. Should I go ahead and update my MacBook Pro ASAP or wait a couple of weeks for the initial bugs to be fixed? Hi Joel! Yes, it’s pretty exciting when a new version of the Mac operating...
Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots: 7 (more) of your questions, answered

Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots: 7 (more) of your questions, answered

by ben patterson | Jul 20, 2012 | how-tos, networking, phones

Could you replace your home cable modem with a personal hotspot? Can you use your phone’s hotspot and charge it at the same time? Will a Wi-Fi-only iPad work with a 3G or 4G mobile hotspot? Read on for answers to those questions, and more! Jessica asks: Would it...
Android tip: I need a better podcast app! (reader mail)

Android tip: I need a better podcast app! (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Jul 12, 2012 | apps, phones

Hannah writes: I got to this page (about Google’s Listen app for podcasts) when I searched for how to get “recent NPR” podcasts. Here’s my issue: the first thing I did was search for “Wait wait” and all I see is something from a...
Why can’t my friends post “Happy birthday!” on my Facebook timeline? (reader mail)

Why can’t my friends post “Happy birthday!” on my Facebook timeline? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Jul 9, 2012 | how-tos, social networks

Sarah writes: OK, something weird is going on with Facebook, and I only noticed because today is my birthday and no one posted anything to my Facebook timeline. Instead, they all wished me “happy birthday” through individual Facebook messages. Turns out...
Will my Wi-Fi-only iPad work with a mobile 3G (or 4G) hotspot? (reader mail)

Will my Wi-Fi-only iPad work with a mobile 3G (or 4G) hotspot? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Jun 22, 2012 | how-tos, networking, tablets

Ashley writes: I bought an iPad 2 with only Wi-Fi, and not 3G. If I were to buy a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, like a Mifi or another portable device from Verizon or AT&T, would I be able to access it from my iPad 2 although it doesn’t have a SIM card to access...
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