How to Install Android Apps on the Nook

1. Tap the 'Menu' button on the Nook Color to bring up the Nook's main menu.

2. Tap the 'Apps' icon in the main menu to view the apps installed on the device.

3. Tap the 'Download More Nook Apps' button to launch the app store.

4. Tap the name of the application that you want to download to view a detailed description of that app.

5. Tap the price icon listed to the right of the app's name. Confirm that you want to download the application to begin the download and installation process. Your Barnes & Noble account is automatically charged the price of the app when you confirm the download.

How to Clear a Gmail Account Inbox on Android

1. Launch the Gmail application on your Android device.

2. Tap the check mark to the left of each message's subject. The check marks will turn green as you tap them and additional options will appear at the bottom of your screen. If you only want to delete a single message from your inbox, you can tap that message's subject to open the email instead.

3. Tap the 'Delete' button at the bottom of the screen.

Laptop Power

Dim the Screen

One of the biggest power drains for the laptop is lighting the screen. When you are using the laptop, lower the lighting level to conserve power. Different computers do this in different ways depending on who the manufacturer is, but most have a function key and increase and decrease brightness buttons. You can also shorten the time of idleness required before the screen turns off by editing the power options. A blank screen requires less energy than a lighted screen.

Turn Off Wireless Card

The wireless card in your laptop requires a large amount of power to search for and receive Internet signals. If you are not in an area that has a wireless signal or are not using the Internet, turn the wireless function of the computer off. You can do this by going to network settings and disabling the wireless adapter.

Use Standby and Hibernation

Standby mode turns off the monitor and hard drive and stores the open programs in the RAM memory. This reduces the amount of power needed and still allows you to resume whatever you were working on very quickly. You will want to save your work before going into standby mode because if power is lost, anything saved in the RAM memory will be lost as well. Hibernation saves all of the information to the hard drive and then turns off everything, conserving even more power than standby. The downside to hibernation is that it takes longer to resume than standby. To set your computer to go into either of these modes, either use the Start menu and select the mode you want to go into, or set your computer to enter one of these modes when you close the lid of your computer.

Limit CPU Usage

To conserve power, minimize the amount of programs and processes that are running on the computer. To maximize the battery life, do not run programs like DVD players or online games because these will drain the battery very quickly. You can also decrease the number of programs that are running by closing any programs in the task bar, located at the bottom right of the screen, that you are not using.

How to Sort Shortcuts on an Android

Sorting Home Screen Shortcuts

1. Navigate to the location on the Home screen where you want to add your first shortcut. Swipe your finger left or right on the screen to find the section, or 'extension,' where you want to start.

2. Press the 'Menu' button on your Android device. This button's icon varies across different devices; it may simply say 'menu,' or it may have an icon of several horizontal lines or four squares.

3. Tap 'Add,' then 'Shortcuts.' From here you can select from a list that includes apps, bookmarks, contacts and settings. You may have additional shortcuts available depending on the apps you've installed.

4. Move the shortcut around the screen to whatever location you prefer. Press and hold your finger on the shortcut until your Android device vibrates and the shortcut appears to 'lift' off of the home screen. You can now drag it around the screen wherever you want. Remove your finger from the screen when you find the location you prefer.

5. Continue adding and organizing your shortcuts on the Home screen until they're set up the way you want.

Sorting Shortcuts into Folders

6. Navigate to the location on the Home screen where you want to add a folder. Swipe your finger left or right on the screen to find the location you want to start.

7. Press the 'Menu' button on your Android device. This button's icon varies across different devices; it may simply say 'menu,' or it may have an icon of several horizontal lines or four squares.

8. Tap 'Add,' then 'Folders.' Tap the folder type you want. Most likely you'll want to use the 'New folder' option, though you may decide another pre-set option is better for you, like 'Facebook Phonebook' or Pandora's 'My Stations.' If you choose one of the pre-set folders, the folder will appear with its default contents and you'll have little or no further customization options available.

9. Press the 'Menu' button again and tap 'Add,' then 'Shortcuts.' From here, you can select from a list that includes apps, bookmarks, contacts and settings. You may have additional shortcuts available depending on the apps you've installed. The shortcut will appear on your Home screen.

10. Press and hold your finger on that app until your device vibrates; then drag it to the folder you created and remove your finger. The app will move inside the folder.

11. Continue adding shortcuts to the folder until it contains all the items you want.

12. Rename the folder as approproiate. Tap the folder to open it and press and hold your finger on the name of the folder near the top of the display. In a moment, a text box will appear, and you can type in whatever folder name you want. Then tap 'OK.'

How to Make Tabs in Android

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and type 'eclipse' in the search text box. Press 'Enter' to open a list of Eclipse files. Double-click 'eclipse.exe' to open and start the Eclipse development software.

2. Eclipse opens to the most recently used project. Open the project you want to edit, then double-click the XML file for your Android app layout. Click 'Designer' to view the layout's visual design.

3. Click the 'XML Code' tab. Android uses XML to set up the layout and determine the tab's size and text. A Layout XML node is automatically created, but you must manually add all the tabs you need for the layout.

4. Add the tabs for the layout. The following code is an example of a tab layout with two tabs:

5. Save the new file and click the 'Run' button in the main Eclipse toolbar. The file runs on the computer in the Android emulator installed in the Eclipse environment. After the emulator runs, you see your Android app button. Click the button to review your tab layout.

How to Sync a Journal With Android

1. Tap the 'Market' icon on the Android home screen and search for 'Diary Mobile' in the apps directory. Tap the 'Free' button, then tap 'Install' to download the journal app and install it to your device.

2. Go back to the Android home screen, but this time, tap the 'Diary Mobile' icon. Tap the 'New User: Sign Up Here' button to create a free diary.com account. Or if you previously created an account, then enter the email address and password and tap the 'Login' button.

3. Tap the 'New Journal Post' button from the 'Dashboard' area. On the next screen, type a title for the entry. In the text field area labeled 'Post Something Private' type your journal entry. To save it, tap the 'Done' button on the upper right side.

4. Tap the 'Dashboard' icon on the bottom of the screen, then tap the 'Sync' button. All your journal entries are automatically synced between the Android device and diary.com.

ePSXe Guide

Plug-Ins and BIOS

To start using ePSXe, you need to download and install several plug-ins and the PlayStation BIOS; ePSXe requires one BIOS file, a video plug-in, a CDR plug-in and a sound plug-in. These files do not come with ePSXe, so you must locate them yourself. Look for the files on most emulator websites. Many websites offer all the required files in a single package. The ePSXe folder contains folders for the BIOS and for plug-ins. Once you locate the necessary files, extract each into the appropriate folder. If you do not do this, the plug-ins will not appear in the ePSXe setup menu.

Setting Up ePSXe

After installing the required plug-ins and BIOS, you must set up each plug-in before using ePSXe. To start setting up plug-ins, click on 'Config' at the top of the window and then click on the plug-in you want to configure. EPSXe lets you configure and customize the way the emulator handles audio, video and CD-ROM games. Most plug-ins are already configured, so all you need to do is select the desired plug-in to turn it on. You do not usually need to change the plug-in settings. One exception is the video plug-in; most video plug-ins let you choose between 'Fast' or 'Nice' performance. Select 'Fast' performance if you have an older or slow computer. Select 'Nice' performance for the highest-quality graphics and sound. EPSXe works with a keyboard or a game controller. Select 'Game Pad' from the Config menu to set up your controller or keyboard.

Playing Games

EPSXe allows you to load a game from CD-ROM, ISO or BIN file. Generally, it is faster to run a game from an ISO file because the computer does not have to read the data from a disc. To play a game from disc, insert the disc into your computer's CD-ROM drive and click 'Run CDROM.' If the game runs too slowly, consider ripping it to an ISO file. Use a free program, such as ImgBurn, to do this.If you downloaded an ISO game file, you usually need to extract it before use. Most ISOs come packaged in a RAR, ZIP or 7Z file. Use a program such as WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract them. EPSXe also supports the BIN file format, but this format is not as commonly used as ISO.When running a game, use the save states feature to save your progress at any time. Press 'F1' to save and 'F3' to load.

Problems and Solutions

If you experience video or audio problems with ePSXe, such as choppy frame rate or glitches, change your plug-in's settings. Using different plug-ins may also fix the problem.If your game runs too fast, you are most likely using the default or 'Fast' option of your video plug-in. Switch to the 'Nice' option to run the game at normal speed.Using save states can cause the game to freeze. If you use a save state and experience problems, load the game from an in-game memory card save instead. Cheat codes also sometimes cause freezing, so turn them off if necessary.For best results with ePSXe, ensure that you have the latest drivers for your computer's graphics card. Shut down all other programs while using ePSXe.

A Volleyball Player's Diet

Carbohydrates

For the volleyball player, carbohydrates are key to optimum performance. A high carb diet serves to supply the needed calories for both the anaerobic and aerobic energy needs of the player. Around 60 percent of the volleyball player's diet should come from carbohydrates such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, bread, pasta and rice.

Proteins

To provide additional energy and assist in muscle repair, about 15 to 20 percent of the volleyball athlete's diet should contain protein foods such as lean meats, turkey, chicken, fish, nonfat cheeses, dairy, egg whites and trail mixes.

Healthy Fats

To sustain weight at a competitive level, less than 30 percent of a volleyball player's diet should consist of foods containing healthy fats. Such foods include nut butters, fish oils, nuts, soy, avocados and salad dressings made of vegetable oil.

Fluid Intake

To supplement the diet as well as replenish fluids, volleyball players need to consume about two eight-ounce glasses of either a sports drink or water before a game or practice. During play, they should consume three eight-ounce glasses of water or a sports drink for every 15 minutes of play. After a game or practice, they need to consume, as they did before play, two eight-ounce glasses of water or a sports drink.

Nutrition on the Road

During away games, players need to stock the necessary foods to supply their energy requirements and maintain their electrolyte balance. Such foods include sports and breakfast bars, sports drinks, crackers, trail mixes, soups made with noodles or vegetables, cereals, fresh fruits and bagels.

Pre-Game Nutrition

Players should consume a meal prior to playing that is rich in carbohydrates, has a moderate amount of protein and is light in fat. Therefore, an example of a pre-game meal might include grilled chicken with pasta and salad or a lean piece of hamburger with salad and baked potato. For extra fuel, the player should drink a couple eight-ounce glasses of a sports drink or an eight-ounce glass of of water with half of an energy bar. Large meals (around 800 calories) should be consumed about four hours prior to play while smaller meals (around 600 calories) should be eaten about three hours before a game.

After-Game Nutrition

Just as important as the pre-game meal are the foods consumed after training or a game. That's because muscles can better replace carbohydrates in the muscles shortly after exercise. Therefore, consuming a meal containing foods with nutrient-dense carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, rice, pasta, potatoes, breads or even pizza is helpful in maintaining optimum nutrition. Include proteins, such as lean meat, chicken and cheese and some healthy fats, such as avocados, nuts, soy or fish oil as well.

How to Tell if an Android Has Spyware

1. Open the application launcher on your Android device. Find the 'Market' icon and tap on it to open the Android Market.

2. Tap the magnifying glass icon to bring up the search box. Type in the search term for the application you want to use. Some vendors who offer security apps that can detect and remove spyware include Lookout, Norton, Webroot and NetQin. Press 'Enter' to search the Market.

3. Tap the listing for the security application, then tap the button under 'Install.' For free applications it will say 'Free,' and for paid apps it will show the price. Tap 'OK' to accept the permissions the application needs, and then it will begin to download. Once the download is complete, tap the 'Install' button and then press 'Open.'

4. Follow the instructions from the application manufacturer to scan your Android device for spyware and remove any infections.

How to Download Pictures From a Nikon Camera

1. Open the connector door on the side of your Nikon camera. This will typically be located on the left side of the camera. The door will be marked with the USB icon, which resembles a three-pointed arrow.

2. Insert the small end of the USB connector cable into the port on the camera. The cable will fit in only one orientation, so rotate the cable if it does not fit. Do not force the cable into the camera's port.

3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer's USB port. Your computer will automatically recognize the camera and open a window asking what you would like to do with the media (photographs) on the camera.

4. Highlight the 'Copy pictures to a folder on my computer' option. It should be the first one in the list. Click the 'OK' button. Windows will prompt you for the location of your folder or allow you to create a new folder. After you have chosen the folder's name, click 'OK.'On Max OS X, the camera will mount like an external drive. Access the camera in Finder, highlight the image files you want to copy and drag them to a location on your computer.

5. Click the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon in the system tray. Choose the 'Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device' option from the menu.On Mac OS X, click the 'Eject' button in the Finder window next to the camera icon.

How to Control iTunes From Android

Connect to the Local Wireless Network

1. Press the 'Home' button on your Android device. Press the 'Menu' button and then tap 'Settings.'

2. Tap 'Wireless & Networks,' then tap 'Wi-Fi Settings.'

3. Tap the local wireless network that your computer with iTunes uses and enter the security credentials, if required.

Enable iTunes Sharing

4. Launch iTunes on your computer. Click 'Edit' and select 'Preferences.'

5. Click the 'Sharing' tab and click the radio button beside 'Share entire library.'

6. Click 'OK' to close the 'Preferences' dialog.

Remote for iTunes

7. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android home screen. Tap 'Search' and enter 'Remote for Android' as your query.

8. Select 'Remote for iTunes' from the search results. Tap the price and then tap 'OK' to install the app. The app costs $4.99 as of the time of publication.

9. Press the 'Home' button, then tap the app drawer icon. Tap the 'Remote for iTunes' icon.

10. Launch iTunes on your computer. Click 'Remote for iTunes' in the 'Devices' section of the left sidebar. This connects iTunes to your Android and broadcasts a four-digit code to the device.

11. Enter the four-digit code from the device into the appropriate text field in iTunes, then click 'OK.' This pairs your Android with iTunes.

12. Tap the 'Artists,' 'Albums,' 'Playlists,' or 'DJ' tabs to browse your music collection. Tap a song to begin playback. Use the multimedia controls to adjust the volume, pause the song or move backward or forward in the playlist.

TunesRemote

13. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android home screen. Tap 'Search' and enter 'TunesRemote' as your query.

14. Select 'TunesRemote' from the search results. Tap 'Install' and tap 'OK.'

15. Press the 'Home' button and tap the app drawer icon. Tap the 'TunesRemote' icon.

16. Launch iTunes on your computer. Click 'TunesRemote' in the 'Devices' section of the sidebar. This connects iTunes to your Android and broadcast a four-digit code to the device.

17. Enter the four-digit code from the device into the appropriate text field in iTunes and click 'OK.' This will pair your Android with iTunes.

18. Tap the 'Artists,' 'Albums,' or 'Playlists' tabs to browse your music collection. Tap a song to begin playback. Use the multimedia controls to adjust the volume, pause the song or move backward or forward along the playlist.

iRemote

19. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android home screen. Tap 'Search' and enter 'iRemote' as your query.

20. Select 'iRemote' from the search results. Tap 'Install,' then tap 'OK.'

21. Press the 'Home' button and then tap the app drawer icon. Tap the 'iRemote' icon.

22. Launch iTunes on your computer. Click 'iRemote' in the 'Devices' section of the sidebar. This connects iTunes to your Android and broadcasts a four-digit code to the device.

23. Enter the four-digit code from the device into the appropriate text field in iTunes and then click 'OK.' This pairs your Android with iTunes.

24. Tap the 'Artists,' 'Albums,' 'Playlists,' or 'Search' tabs to browse your music collection.

25. Tap a song to begin playback. Use the multimedia controls to adjust the volume, pause the song or move backward or forward along the playlist.

How to Convert JPEG Images into a Flipping Book

1. Find a flip book conversion service or program that allows you to convert JPEGs. Page-flip.com is one such service.

2. Gather all of your JPEGs into one folder and name each one by page (page1.jpeg, page2.jpeg and so on).

3. Open the flip book software and navigate to the folder that holds all of your JPEGs. This will tell the software where to pull the image files from.

4. Click 'Convert.' The software will change the JPEGs into flash SWF files and then group them into one flipping book. Upload the files to your web server according to the instructions. If you use online software, the provider might just keep the files on its own server and simply give you an HTML link to your flip book.

How to Make VLC Work in Android

1. Tap the 'Android Market' icon on the home screen of your Android device.

2. Tap the 'Search' icon.

3. Enter 'VLC Direct' in the search bar.

4. Tap the 'Install' button and then tap the 'Confirm' button. The VLC Direct application will install to the home screen of your Android device.

5. Double-click the VLC icon on your computer.

6. Click the 'View' option from the VLC main toolbar menu. Select the 'Add Interface' option and select 'Web Interface.'

7. Tap the 'VLC Direct' icon on the home screen of your Android device.

8. Tap the 'Menu' option and select 'Settings.'

9. Tap the 'Automatic Connection Wizard' option.

10. Tap 'Start.' The VLC Direct application will connect to your computer's VLC application. You can now use your Android's VLC Direct application to control and view media files on your computer.

How to Un

1. Touch the 'Menu' button and tap 'Settings.' Touch 'Accounts & Sync.'

2. Tap your default Gmail account. The account will have a green 'Sync' icon next to it if you have it configured to sync with Google.

3. Tap the check boxes next to 'Sync Contacts,' 'Sync Gmail' and 'Sync Calendar' to remove the green checks from each. Touch the 'Back' button to return to the 'Accounts & Sync' screen. Touch the 'Home' button to return to the home screen.

How to Delete a Market Cache on Android

1. Press the 'Menu' button on your Android, then tap the 'Settings' icon.

2. Tap 'Applications' in the list of options that opens, and tap 'Manage Applications.'

3. Scroll down to the entry for 'Market,' and tap it.

4. Tap the 'Clear Cache' button to delete the Market cache, then press the 'Home' button to return to the Android's home screen.

How to Install Android Apps from the Computer

Android Market

1. Visit the Android Market in your Web browser. Click 'Sign In' at the top-right corner to log in with the Google account that is associated with your phone.

2. Locate one or more applications that you want to install, and click the 'Install' button under the application icon on a list page or from the application description.

3. Choose your phone from the drop-down menu that appears, and click the green 'Install' button. The market will install the application to your phone. When you access your phone, you'll see an alert that a new application has been installed.

Third Party

4. Download the 'apk' file onto your computer from any application developer.

5. Connect your Android phone to your computer via the USB cable. (Choose store mode when prompted for connection type.)

6. Open your phone as a folder (from 'My Computer' on Windows). From within this folder, open your memory card's folder.

7. Copy and paste or drag and drop the 'apk' file from its current location on your computer to your phone's memory card folder. Disconnect your phone.

8. Open the file from its location on your memory card with a file manager program such as Astro File Manager or ES File Explorer. When you open the file, it will begin to install automatically.

How to Connect an iPad to Wi

1. Root your Android phone. This process is required before you will be able to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone. It can be done in many different ways. One option is to download a program such as SuperOneClick to your computer. Then you will connect the Android to your computer with a USB cable. You then use the software to complete the rooting process on your phone.

2. Visit the Android Market by pressing the 'Android Market' icon on your phone. Locate the Barnacle WiFi Tether application by typing its name in the search box. Enter your account information and then download the app to your phone. The program itself is free to install. You also have the option of buying a widget for the program for $1.99 to help with the installation.

3. Open the Barnacle application and press the 'Settings' button to enter the Settings menu. Once in the Settings menu, press the 'SSID' option to name the network that you want to create.

4. Press the 'Wireless Security' selection and then press the button to enable WEP. Once you have done this, choose a password for your network. Click on the 'WAN' and 'LAN' options in the Settings menu. Delete anything in either text box. Once you have done this, click on the 'Back' arrow and select 'Start.'

5. Press the icon for an application on your iPad that uses the Internet, such as Safari. You will be prompted to choose a Wi-Fi network to use. Look at the list of available networks and then press the name of the one that you created. Then enter the password that you used earlier. Once you do this, the iPad will be connected to the wireless network created by your Android phone.

How to Root an Android 1.5 Phone

1. Download the rooting application from the Android phone you will be rooting. This application is called Z4root and is available in the Android Market. Press the 'Market' application on your Android homescreen and enter 'Z4root' in the search bar.

2. Press the 'Z4root' icon in the search results, then press 'Install' on the next window to install Z4root. Press the 'Home' button on the phone to return to the homescreen.

3. Press the 'App drawer' icon on the Android homescreen to see the list of all installed applications that are on the Android phone.

4. Press the 'Z4root' icon on the bottom of the list and Z4root will launch on the phone. Press the 'Root' button on the Z4root homescreen and wait as the application roots the Android 1.5 phone automatically. The phone will reboot. When it turns back on, the phone will be rooted.

Is There an Alternate F Chord for Baritone Ukulele?

F Major on a G-C-E-A Ukulele

The F major chord (or simply F) on a G-C-E-A ukulele is made by fretting the G string at the second fret and the E string at the first. The C and A strings are open.

F Major on a D-G-B-E Ukulele

On a D-G-B-E ukulele, the F chord is made by fretting the D string on the third fret, the G on the second, and the B and E strings on the first.

First Alternate on a D-G-B-E ukulele

F major can be played in other positions on the neck. Fretting the D string on the seventh fret, the G and E on the fifth, and the B on the sixth will also produce an F major.

First Alternate on a G-C-E-A Ukulele

A higher-voiced F major can be played by fretting the G and E strings on the fifth fret and the A on the eighth, leaving the C open.

Second Alternate on a D-G-B-E Ukulele

Fretting the D on the third fret, the G and E on the fifth, and the B on the sixth will create an F major, too.

How to Delete Amazon.com MP3s From an Android

1. Open the Amazon.com MP3 application on your Android smartphone.

2. Tap 'On-Device Music' to view the music you've downloaded to your device.

3. Scroll through the artist list, and tap on the artist whose MP3 you want to delete.

4. Tap the album the song appears on.

5. Press your finger down on the song title you want to delete, and hold it there for 2 seconds. A pop-up menu will appear. Tap 'Delete Song' to delete the Amazon.com MP3 from your phone.