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Free Photo Editor
Some photo editing software is extremely expensive -- others are just too lightweight. Here's a free photo editing software program that is worth paying for -- but, SURPRISE, it's free ...Submitted by terrymulligan | -
Freeware Graphics
If you're looking for a free program to start working with digital graphics, here's a wonderful free program you need to check out ...Submitted by terrymulligan | -
Can I view photos on my phone without an Internet connection?
If you use a mobile device with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system, you can view your Picasa Web Albums photos offline with Google Gears, a browser extension that allows web applications to provide offline functionality. To get started, you'll need to download Google Gears, to your phone. After installing Google Gears, follow these steps to add offline functionality ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
Can I take a screenshot with Picasa?
1. Press the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard and a snapshot of your screen will be taken. Please note you will not be able to see this screenshot until you paste it into your computer's Paint program.2. Open the Paint program on your computer by clicking "Start" > "Programs" > "Accessories" > "Paint."3. In the Paint program menu select "Edit" ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
How do I use "Export as HTML" to create a webpage?
1. Select photos for your webpage. Press "Hold" to the right of the Photo Tray when selecting photos from different folders.2. Click "Folder" at the top of the page and select "Export as HTML Page."3. Choose your photo size, page title, and location to save the HTML page to. 4. Click "Next."5. Choose a template for your photos and click "Finish."Picasa ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
Why can't I set my Desktop image using Picasa and Windows XP?
1. Right click on a blank portion of your desktop (not on any of your Desktop icons). 2. Click "Properties" > the "Desktop" tab > "Customize Desktop" > the "Web" tab. 3. Uncheck "Lock Desktop."1. Right click on a blank portion of your desktop (not on any of your Desktop icons). 4. Click "OK."5. Click "Apply."Go into Picasa and try to ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
How do I delete images sent to my TiVo from Picasa?
1. Completely close the TiVo desktop application. 2. Open Windows Explorer to the folder where you have exported your photos to TiVo, for example: C:\Documents and Settings\Your_Name_Here\Local Settings\Application Data\TiVo Desktop\PhotosSubmitted by explicitdreams89 | -
Will Picasa export to my TiVo?
1. Open Picasa2. Select photos in Picasa.3. Go to "Tools" > "Export to" > "TiVo Series 2 DVR." 4. Edit the album name and/or location via the "Export to TiVo" box. 5. Click a "OK." This exports the photos to a folder that you can setup in the TiVo software. 6. Use the TiVo software to view the photos on your ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
What does it mean when I see the error message that I am missing a video codec?
If Picasa informs you that you are missing a video codec, please visit the following site to download and install the proper file: http://www.codec-download.com/index.phpSubmitted by explicitdreams89 | -
How do I move photos within a collage of Picasa 2?
While it's not currently possible to drag and drop photos within a collage, you can change the order of photos by clicking directly on the collage preview. To shift the layout of a Picture Pile collage, hold the "Shift" key while clicking on the collage preview. Once you have a collage that you're satisfied with, choose a location to save it ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
Picasa for Desktop
1. Click the photo you wish to use as wallpaper. 2. Click "Create" (next to File, Edit, View, etc.).3. Click "Set as Desktop..."4. Click "Yes" to the promptSubmitted by explicitdreams89 | -
How to make a poster with Picasa 2
1. Select the desired photo by clicking on it2. Click "Create" at the top of the window and select "Make a Poster" from the drop-down menu. 3. You can enlarge your poster by selecting a size from the "Poster size" menu.4. Select your paper size and check or uncheck "Overlap tiles." When enabled, this feature will cause the image on each ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
Making a Movie with Picasa 2
1. Select the photos you'd like for your movie. You can also select multiple photos from different folders using the "Hold" button next to the Photo Tray. 2. When you have the desired photos selected, select "Create."3. Select "Movie."4. Select "Delay between pictures" from the drop-down menu and a movie size. 5. Click "OK."6. You'll see the option to compress your ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
Picasa Collages
Select the photos you'd like to include in your collage. Your selected photos appear in the Photo Tray in the lower-left corner of the screen. Press the Ctrl key to select multiple pictures, and press the Hold button when adding photos from multiple albums or collections. Click Collage. Note: If the 'Collage' button is disabled, you'll need to first select photos ...Submitted by explicitdreams89 | -
What is Shareware?
h4. What is Shareware? Shareware is software that you can try before you buy. Software developers post trial versions of their software on websites. Consumers can then download the trial version to their computer and evaluate it. If the consumer likes the software they can purchase it. Shareware is also called try before you buy. Today almost every big software company ... -
What is software piracy?
There are several kinds of software piracy. The bottom line is when software is pirated, the developer does not receive compensation for their work. h4. Effects of Software Piracy When software is pirated, consumers, software developers, and resellers are harmed. Software piracy increases the risk consumer's computers will be corrupted by defective software and infected with viruses. Those who provide defective ...