[who moi]

I thought maybe some folks would like some help with some of NT's features.

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one of the biggest complaints that I've read is how when folks would type out a long post only to have it lost once they've hit the submit button.

The best way to avoid that is to click on "remember me" when one is logging in.



some folks like to type their posts on their word processor first such as WORD or Works or notepads then cut and paste into their posts. That's a great tip also.

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an Avatar

Avatar in forum definition would be that little photo/picture one has below their user name.



to create an avatar, first one needs find a photo or picture that is about 85 by 85 pixels or 29.3 KB (whichever is smaller). NT has a software that might shrink it down for you but it cannot be too large of a size otherwise you'll get a failed message.

To create an avatar, click on "User CP" (located at top left) and scroll to

"Edit Avatar" and click on that.



once there, one has the choice of adding the photo from a url from the internet or browse something that is on their desktop (picture file).



Just need to make sure the sizes are small enough.

the quickest way to find out the size of a photo (on your own computer, not on the web) is to place the mouse over the picture and let it hover for a couple of seconds and it'll give you the details.

If not, right click over the photo/pic and scroll down to properties. It will give you the info on the size of the photo/pic. (this is also for the photos/pics you see on the internet)

then click on save changes.

[who moi]

how to post photos/pics.

curious did a wonderful job already explaining how to post photos.

click here for instructions

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I'll go one step further. NT has offered every member free photo spaces to post photos from their own computer and store it in their personal profile.

to start, first by click on your own user name. It'll then take you to your personal profile page.

On the right hand side, scroll down to "Albums" and click on create albums.



Give the album a name.

now, one can upload photos from their puter to their album by clicking on upload pictures.



the uploading window will come up



you can upload up to three photos at one time.

click on "browse" on the right hand side and browse through your puter for the photos you want to upload. The maximum limits are:

Maximum File Size per Picture 9.54 MB
Maximum Picture Dimensions 1,800 by 1,800 Pixels

but if the photo is slightly larger in size, NT's software will shrink it down automatically.

once the pathway is created, (either by selecting the photo you want and double clicking on it or click on the photo then select "open" )

select upload pictures.




the photo(s) will then appear to be inspected for final submission. Click on Save Changes. And now those photos will be in your album.

To post those photos, go to your album and select on the picture you want to post.

copy and paste the second option: BB code



and insert that to anywhere you want to place it in your post. (including your signature)

because it is coded already. You do not need to add additional IMAGE codes ( [IMG] [/IMG] )

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if you find a photo on the internet that you'd like to share on NT (read the rules on bandwidth and copyright first, please)

what you'll need to do first is to copy and paste the URL.

For example, I found this photo that I like:

http://www.prashantpoladia.com/html_...-cute-kids.jpg

I would cut and paste the above URL, then click on the "photo/pic icon"



this window will pop up for you to insert the URL of the photo:



As a general rule to avoid human errors. I would hit backspace once to undo the highlighted "http://" then copy and paste the URL into the box then select OK.

it now should look like this in your pre-post.



(as coupled by the IMAGE tags [I call them the IMG brothers. LOL]

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some useful tips.

If you see a photo you like but you see a whole page of writings and other photos, you cannot serve that page.

every link starts with http:// and ends with something. If it ends in " .htm"

you cannot post those photos. You have to find the individual link where the photos themselves are served.

the URL will usually end in something like " .jpg" or ".gif " or anyone of those picture file names such as php or bit or tiff.

and if the site is strict about their bandwidth, they may not let you link their photos/pics and you might see a big red X.

If you want to practice, the best place is to practice in your own personal profiles page.

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*Edited to add another tip:

The easiest way to find out where that photo/pic is located: is to "right click" over the photo (provided it is NOT locked by the website) and scroll down to "properties" then left click.

it'll give you the information.

On that new "grey window" Look on the left side for "Address (URL)" and you'll see where the photo/pic is hosted. Copy and paste that

that's the quickest way for me to link photos here. You can always test it by placing that over your address box and see if that photo shows up by itself.

if you want to practice with the photo below by right clicking over it and checking its properties.

the URL link should be: http://www.prashantpoladia.com/html_...-cute-kids.jpg



Good luck and have fun!!

[gardengrl]

Ohhh thank you Moi, I for one NEED pics to understand instruction! This is Most helpful.

I just had a HUGE Panic attack, Dang dog managed to trip me while carrying my laptop. It's broke!!! The screen looks like a crystalized mess. DH won't be home for 22 days to fix, but I thank DH for leaving me his old laptop....Almost had to cry to lose you all!

But this one will do, very slow, but a life line all the same. Anyone have any idea of what I can do to fix my laptop? I can still see behind the cracked looking, crystalized screen some of my text. It still works but the screen is bad...

[who moi]

the easiest way to link a link (link a link link *music just popped in my head. LOL) is to simply copy and paste an URL here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MLBfwblps8

NT's software will automatically use the VBB/UBB codes to enclose the link.

(in case you are wondering what those codes are(look like): )

the more fancier way to link a link (and I am always often asked to share this. LOL) such as this:

click here to check out my link a link...

or to embed a photo to create puzzles (LOL) such as this:

(click on the picture of the kitty)

you can even do it with just smileys. (but I'll let you guys practice those on your own)

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first thing to do is to click on the "Insert Link" icon



it will give you the insert link window (a tiny window)



As a rule to avoid human error, I would hit backspace and get rid of the highlighted "http://"

now insert the link you want to share and hit OK.

you now will see this on your pre-post:



see that highlighted URL? That's where you can have all the fun.

The first URL that's inside the [] is already coded.

If you leave the whole thing along, it'll just show the URL, like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MLBfwblps8

BUT, if you backspace that highlighted part and put whatever you want in there. l usually put "click here"



it'll look like this:

click here

and if you want to get fancy or embed a secret code like I do sometimes. You can place a photo in there. (but you have to make sure you use your [IMG] Tags that you just learned about using photos. LOL)

or use smileys, like this:



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once again, your personal page is the best place to practice these and you can always delete them later

[who moi]

Originally Posted by gardengrl

Ohhh thank you Moi, I for one NEED pics to understand instruction! This is Most helpful.

I just had a HUGE Panic attack, Dang dog managed to trip me while carrying my laptop. It's broke!!! The screen looks like a crystalized mess. DH won't be home for 22 days to fix, but I thank DH for leaving me his old laptop....Almost had to cry to lose you all!

But this one will do, very slow, but a life line all the same. Anyone have any idea of what I can do to fix my laptop? I can still see behind the cracked looking, crystalized screen some of my text. It still works but the screen is bad...

hey gg/hazel,

I think you'll either have to call tech support if it is still under warranty or take it to a puter repairs shop. There's no way you'll be able to fix that yourself and I wouldn't use it. Those things are POISIONOUS if they leak...and I wouldn't take the chance...I would not use it anymore until it is fixed, K?

[gardengrl]

k.....sobbing.....

Thanks for that info as I did not know that!

[who moi]

besides the smilies next to your pre-post doc.

there are always new smilies being added for us to express ourselves.

click on [More] under the smilies will give you more options:



such as these:



I usually copy and paste them vs typing them out.

Because they are case sensitive. For example, the "Doh" smiley cannot be typed, "doh"

and there are just way too many to remember them all by default.

this dude I always remember by default>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Curious]

I just click on the smiley and it inserts it.

[who moi]

well, shoot, you're right!

I've been doing it all wrong all these time...

[Curious]

Do you use the WYSIWYG editing feature?

No way did I teach Moi something.