How to Backup an Android Phone on the Google Cloud: 5 Steps

The Google "Cloud" refers to various places where Google can store your files, settings, and other data outside of your phone. You can backup onto the cloud with built-in controls.
STEPS

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PRESS THE "HOME" BUTTON ON YOUR PHONE TO GET TO THE HOME SCREEN. Hit the "menu" button next and select "System Settings."

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SELECT THE "PRIVACY" OPTION RIGHT UNDER "LANGUAGE" IN THE SETTINGS SCREEN.

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MAKE SURE THE "BACK UP MY DATA" AND "AUTOMATIC RESTORE" BOXES ARE CHECKED. Click "Backup my account" to ensure extra redundancy for backing up your data on the cloud.

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SELECT AN ACCOUNT THERE FOR A BACKUP ACCOUNT, OR CLICK "ADD ACCOUNT."

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SELECT "EXISTING" FOR A DIFFERENT ACCOUNT THAT ALREADY EXISTS, OR CLICK "NEW" TO SET UP A NEW ONE. This will help ensure your data stays safe.
TIPS
Make sure you backup onto the particular Google account that you want. You'll have to switch around if you have multiple Google accounts.

Maps Bikin Frustasi, Bos Apple Minta Maaf Lewat Surat

VIVANEWS -- Dalam pernyataan yang tidak biasa, CEO Apple, Tim Cook, pada Jumat 28 September 2012, meminta maaf pada para konsumennya yang mengeluhkan performa aplikasi pemetaan buatan Apple, Apple Maps. Melalui surat terbuka.

"Di Apple, kami selalu berusaha untuk membuat produk kelas dunia, untuk memberikan yang terbaik pada pelanggan kami," tulis Cook, seperti dimuat CNN.

Dia mengakui, Maps yang diluncurkan minggu lalu tidak sesuai dengan komitmen tersebut, untuk memberikan yang terbaik. "Kami sungguh minta maaf karena telah menyebabkan pelanggan kami frustrasi. Kami akan melakukan apapun yang kami bisa untuk membuat Maps lebih baik."

Masih dalam suratnya, Cook menyebut, lebih dari 100 juta perangkat mobile telah di-upgrade ke sistem iOS terbaru, menggantikan Google Maps.

Yang mengejutkan, Cook menyarankan para pelanggannya untuk beralih sejenak dari Apple Maps, ke aplikasi pemetaan lain, termasuk para pesaing. Dan ya, Google Maps.

"Sementara kami meningkatkan performa Maps, Anda bisa mencoba alternatif lain dengan mengunduh aplikasi peta dari App Store seperti Bing, MapQuest, dan Waze. Atau menggunakan aplikasi pemetaan Google juga Nokia maps, dengan cara mengunjungi situsnya dan membuat ikon pada layar (home screen) Anda untuk aplikasi web mereka," tambahnya.

Seperti yang diketahui, setelah menggunakan data pemetaan Google selama lima tahun, Apple pada 19 September 2012 "membuang" Google Maps dari sistem operasi terbaru iOS 6, yang digunakan jutaan perangkat iPhone, iPad, dan iPod Touch.

Apple Maps juga ada di dalam iPhone 5, produk teranyar Apple yang diluncurkan minggu lalu, yang laris manis, laku lima juta buah keping dalam waktu tiga hari.

Sayangnya, Apple Maps didukung data yang secara signifikan kurang dibandingkan pendahulunya. Tak akurat bahkan membuat tersesat. Entah bagaimana, sebuah kota ada di lautan, daerah pertanian disebut bandar udara, jalan layang berakhir entah di mana, dan kota Stratford-upon-Avon, tempat asal Shakespeare, mendadak ada di dalam sebuah rumah sakit. Belum lagi kualitas peta yang dianggap kurang memuaskan.

Banyak yang menyebut tak adanya Google Maps menjadi kekurangan signifikan iPhone 5. Bahkan, Google pun meledek iPhone tanpa Google Maps di iklan Motorola, menyebutnya sebagai "iLost".

Sebelumnya, pendiri Apple, Steve Wozniak juga ikut bicara atas kontroversi kualitas Apple Maps. Woz mengakui bahwa layanan pemetaan Apple memang mengecewakan. Tapi ia menegaskan bahwa kelemahan yang ada tidak begitu parah. (umi)

BBM untuk Android dan iPhone Ditarik, Ada Apa?

BBM untuk iPhone sempat hadir di Apple App Store. Namun, hingga Minggu (22/9/2013) pagi, belum ada tanda-tanda kemunculan aplikasi BBM di Google Play Store.

Bukannya mengumumkan ketersediaan BBM di Android, BlackBerry justru menunda kehadiran BBM untuk Android dan menarik kembali aplikasi untuk iPhone. Kenapa?

Dalam sebuah publikasi di blog resmi BlackBerry, Minggu (22/9/2013), perusahaan mengungkap alasan tertundanya aplikasi BBM di Android. Menurut BlackBerry, akar permasalahannya berasal dari file instalasi aplikasi BBM tak resmi.

"Akibatnya, versi yang belum pernah dirilis ini menyebabkan masalah, dan kami sedang mencoba menyelesaikan masalah ini sepanjang hari," tulis Luke Reimer, Manajer Bisnis Media Sosial BlackBerry.

Beberapa jam sebelum BBM meluncur di Android dan iPhone, file instalasi BBM dengan format .apk (format aplikasi untuk Android) memang beredar di internet. Menurut Reimer, jumlah pengguna BBM bertambah menjadi 1,1 juta orang dalam waktu delapan jam. Namun, banyaknya pemakaian aplikasi BBM tak resmi menyebabkan masalah teknis bagi BlackBerry.

Tim teknis BlackBerry mengaku tetap berusaha membawa BBM di perangkat Android dan iPhone. Untuk sementara, perusahaan harus menarik kembali aplikasi BBM yang telanjur beredar, termasuk dari toko aplikasi online Apple App Store.

Kendati demikian, Reimer mengatakan, pelanggan yang sudah mengunduh BBM di iPhone tetap bisa menggunakan BBM. Aplikasi BBM untuk iPhone sempat tersedia di Apple App Store pada Sabtu (21/9/2013) sejak pukul 22.00 WIB.

Sementara itu, aplikasi BBM di Android yang masih dalam tahap uji coba atau tidak resmi akan dinonaktifkan. Pengguna Android yang telanjur mengunduh aplikasi tersebut harus mengunjungi situs web www.bbm.com untuk mendaftar dan update aplikasi BBM resmi untuk Android.

BlackBerry tidak mengungkap kapan perusahaan akan kembali merilis aplikasi BBM resmi untuk Android dan iPhone.

Reimer menegaskan, masalah yang ditimbulkan dari aplikasi BBM di Android dan iPhone ini tidak akan berdampak pada layanan BBM untuk pengguna ponsel BlackBerry.

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How to Edit Android Screenshots: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

Once you've taken a screenshot on Android, it can be helpful to mark it up to help give directions or make comments on the image. You can do this with an app from the Play Store.
STEPS

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SEARCH FOR AN APP FOR ING IN THE PLAY STORE, SUCH AS SKITCH.

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CLICK "INSTALL" TO GET SKITCH ON YOUR PHONE, THEN CLICK "OPEN" TO OPEN THE PROGRAM.

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CLICK ON THE PICTURE OF THE LANDSCAPE IN SKITCH, AND SELECT A SCREENSHOT IMAGE ON YOUR PHONE TO MODIFY.

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CLICK ON THE TOOL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE APP THAT YOU WANT TO USE ON THE IMAGE. For example, click on the "a" to add text to the image.

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TYPE IN THE MESSAGE YOU WANT, AND IT WILL APPEAR ON THE IMAGE.
TIPS
Don't clutter up the screen too much or people won't be able to see what's underneath.

How to Sync Google Calendar with Your iPhone: 8 Steps

While you might love your iPhone's calendar app, many people are equally enamored of Google's calendar. If you don't want to miss that noon get-together your friends set up in Google Apps, this article will show you how to set up Google Calendar on your iPhone with a few short steps—just in time for lunch!
STEPS

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OPEN MAIL, CONTACTS, CALENDARS. Tap "Settings" on your home screen, then scroll down and tap "Mail, Contacts, Calendars."

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ADD A NEW ACCOUNT. From the Mail, Contacts, Calendars control panel, tap Add Account…

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SELECT "OTHER." At the bottom of the Add Account control panel, tap the "Other" button.

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ADD A CALDAV ACCOUNT. In the Other control panel, scroll to the Calendars panel, then tap "Add CalDAV account.

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ENTER THE INFORMATION FOR THE NEW CALDAV ACCOUNT, THEN TAP NEXT.
Server is google.com.
User Name is your email login for Google.
Password is your Google password.
Description can be anything you like.
When you tap Next, your setup is complete.

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OPEN THE CALENDAR APP. Unless you've moved it, you will find it on your home screen. At the top left of the calendar window, tap Calendars.

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SELECT THE GOOGLE CALENDARS YOU WANT TO SHOW ON YOUR IPHONE CALENDAR, THEN TAP DONE. Within a few moments, the Google calendars you've will be displayed. Syncing is automatic.

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CONTROL THE CALENDARS AVAILABLE. To enable or disable multiple calendars in Google, navigate to https://www.google.com/calendar/syncselect and check the calendars you wish to show or hide in your Calendar settings on your iPhone. Click the Save button, and within a few moments, your new settings will take effect.
Note that you can still show or hide multiple calendars within the Calendar app, as long as they are enabled in your Google Calendar sync settings.[1]
TIPS
Syncing is automatic—nothing needs to be set once you have Gmail set up properly.
The more calendars you send to your phone (and don't filter via Google Sync), the more control you will have on your iPhone.
WARNINGS
Syncing with a CardDAV account requires SSL1 for Apple devices, and iOS versions 5.0 and above.
SOURCES AND CITATIONS
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How to Choose an Android Phone: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Google’s Android mobile operating system is an open-source platform that can be licensed and used by any smartphone or tablet manufacturer. This is the reason there are countless new Android-based devices hitting the marketing at a breakneck pace. This article will provide you with insight into choosing an Android phone that best suits your needs.
STEPS
METHOD 1 OF 2: SELECT A CARRIER AND DEVICE

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SELECT A CELLULAR CARRIER THAT IS CURRENTLY CARRYING ANDROID PHONES. Some carriers may have a carrier-specific version of Android, which could ultimately impact your decision.

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DECIDE BETWEEN A MULTI-TOUCH DISPLAY, A TRADITIONAL PHYSICAL QWERTY KEYBOARD, OR A HYBRID; THIS WILL GREATLY NARROW DOWN YOUR SEARCH.

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DECIDE ON THE SIZE AND QUALITY OF THE SCREEN. Four inches has become the norm for multi-touch screens on smartphones, though they can go as big as five inches and as small as three. If you plan on watching HD video, 1280 x 720 (720p), is ideal. Any lower than that and the screen will be more pixelated and worse. Avoid lower than

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20 x 480 resolution.

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CHOOSING A PHONE WITH THE TECHNOLOGY YOU REQUIRE IS KEY. For example, if you would like to take high quality pictures, a device with a high mega-pixel camera is ideal. Likewise, if you’d like to use specific third-party peripherals, Bluetooth technology or integrated ports may be necessary.

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CONSIDER THE MEMORY CAPACITY. Those that want to store music, videos, photos, and other files on their device will require higher internal memory storage or the ability to add expandable memory storage.

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CONSIDER THE CPU (OR PROCESSOR) THAT THE PHONE RUNS ON. This is very important, as a higher CPU operating frequency allows you to do heavier multitasking and assures quicker global phone responsiveness and operation. A Quad Core processor is the fastest currently available. It is ideal if you plan to play games with amazing graphics. If you are on a budget but still want to use your phone for games, a Dual Core smartphone is also good. Unless you are only using the phone for the bare essentials, your Android performance will be hindered by any processor less than 1Ghz Single Core.

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PICK A DEVICE THAT SUPPORTS WHAT MOST CARRIERS REFER TO AS “MULTITASKING”. This refers to the ability to use voice and data simultaneously. This is necessary to take advantage of the Android operating system’s full capabilities.

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SELECT A PHONE THAT MEETS YOUR REQUIREMENTS IN TERMS OF WEIGHT AND SIZE. Android devices come in various sizes, ranging from tall, slender touch screens, to more compact designs. Selecting a device with a larger display will sacrifice portability and vise versa.

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COMPARE THE BATTERY TALK TIME AND STANDBY STATS. For those that are using their device for work or other situations where a long lasting battery is key, this will be a major consideration when comparing devices.

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SELECTING A DEVICE THAT IS CAPABLE OF HANDLING 4G TECHNOLOGY IS NECESSARY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF 4G NETWORKS, WHICH ALL CARRIERS WILL BE MOVING TO SOON. If you purchase a device that is only 3G-capable, you will not be able to benefit from the faster 4G networks once they become available.
METHOD 2 OF 2: DO YOUR RESEARCH

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CONTACT YOUR SELECTED CARRIER AND INQUIRE ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THE DEVICE YOU ARE CONSIDERING WILL RECEIVE FUTURE ANDROID UPDATES. Google is constantly updating the Android operating system, making past versions obsolete. It is best to select a recently launched phone that is guaranteed to receive future updates for at least the term of your contract.

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UTILIZE THE “COMPARE” FUNCTION PROVIDED ON MOST CARRIERS WEBSITES TO COMPARE FEATURES FOR A NUMBER OF SELECTED ANDROID DEVICES.

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READ CUSTOMER AND PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS TO GET A BETTER IDEA OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH ANY GIVEN ANDROID PHONE YOU ARE CONSIDERING.

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FIND OUT WHETHER OR NOT THE PHONE YOU ARE CONSIDERING PURCHASING IS COMPATIBLE WITH ANY THIRD-PARTY PERIPHERALS OR DEVICES THAT YOU PLAN ON USING.
TIPS
In-store employees at your local carrier will be more than happy to guide you through the process of comparing Android devices.
Alternatively, search for Android smartphone reviews on YouTube to get a detailed visual look at the phone you're considering.
WARNINGS
Most Android phones purchased through a cellular carrier will be subject to a minimum two-year cellular plan and contract.

How to Write a Simple Macro in Microsoft Excel: 18 Steps

Increase the usability of your Excel spreadsheets by adding a little programming to them. While Excel's formulas and spreadsheet features make it a great tool, mastering the ability to create macros will make it even greater and faster to work with. Learn how with these steps.
STEPS
METHOD 1 OF 2: EXCEL 2007 AND 2010

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CLICK THE DEVELOPER TAB ON THE RIBBON AT THE TOP OF THE SCREEN. If the tab is not showing up on your screen, you can add it as follows:
For Excel 2010: click the File Tab then select options. On the left hand side of the Excel options dialog box, click CUSTOMIZE RIBBON. Then, on the right hand side box select DEVELOPER.


For Excel 2007: click the Microsoft Office button, then Excel Options. In the Popular category, under Top Options for Working with Excel, select Show Developer Tab in Ribbon.

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CHANGE THE SECURITY SETTINGS. In Trust Centre, Under Macro Settings, click ENABLE ALL MACROS, then click OK.
Note that this security setting is not ideal for basic use. When you've finished creating your macro, go back and un-click Enable All Macros.

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CLICK RECORD MACRO. You'll find it on the Developer tab under Code.

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NAME YOUR MACRO. The first character of the name must be a letter; after that, you can use characters, numbers and underscores. Macro names cannot have spaces.
Don't use the same name for your macro as an existing cell reference.

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SET A SHORTCUT FOR YOUR MACRO (OPTIONAL). Type a letter in the Shortcut Key box. A lowercase letter will translate to CTRL + letter; an uppercase letter will be CTRL + SHIFT + letter.

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CHOOSE WHERE TO STORE YOUR MACRO. In the Store Macro In list, select the workbook where you want to store the macro. If you want it to be available whenever you run Excel, select Personal Macro Workbook.

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DESCRIBE YOUR MACRO. Write this in the Description box.

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CLICK OK to start recording your macro.

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PERFORM THE ACTIONS YOU WANT THE MACRO TO RECORD.

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STOP RECORDING. Go to the Developer tab, click CODE, then click STOP RECORDING.
METHOD 2 OF 2: EXCEL 2003

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CHANGE THE SECURITY LEVEL. Switch the security level from Medium to Low.
Click TOOLS -> OPTIONS -> SECURITY.


Click MACRO SECURITY.


Select SECURITY LEVEL. Select LOW.

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START RECORDING YOUR MACRO. Navigate to Tools -> Macro -> Record New Macro.

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NAME YOUR MACRO. The character of the name must be a letter; after that, you can use symbols, numbers or underscores. No spaces are allowed.
Don't use the same name for your macro as an existing cell reference.

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CODE A SHORTCUT FOR YOUR MACRO (OPTIONAL). Enter a letter in the Shortcut Key box. A lowercase letter will make the shortcut CTRL + letter; uppercase will be CTRL + SHIFT + letter.

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CHOOSE WHERE TO STORE YOUR MACRO. In the Store Macro box, select a location for your macro. Click PERSONAL MACRO WORKBOOK if you want it to be available whenever you open Excel.

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WRITE A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR MACRO.
When you're done, click OK.

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RECORD YOUR MACRO. Remember, Record Macro is still on. Carry out the actions that you want Excel to record as your macro.

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CLICK STOP RECORDING. You can find this option on the Stop Recording toolbar.
TIPS
If you already know the code for your macro, you can enter it in the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor. In Excel 2007 and 2010, it's located under the Developer tab, in Code. In Excel 2003, click Tools -> Macro -> Visual Basic Editor.
You can make your macro behave as one of Microsoft Excel's formula functions so you can use it inside the spreadsheets to calculate things. Basically you have to change your "Sub" to a "Function", add parameters and return a value, but this is explained in its own how-to, look for it in the related wikiHows section.
The forums at ExcelForum are filled with helpful people who will work hard to answer your politely asked Excel questions.
Use the Range, Sheet and Workbook objects to interact with the information in your worksheets. The ActiveWorkbook, ActiveSheet and Selection objects point to the current book, sheet and range of cells in the Application.
WARNINGS
Due to security measures, some people may disable macros. Make sure you let your colleagues know the book you're sending them has macros and that they can trust they're not going to damage their computers.