How to password protect your iWork documents for web sharing

The updates rolled out for Pages, Numbers, Keynote and iWork documents allows for an added layer of security to web sharing.<br><br> Apple recently updated its iWork office suite, allowing users to password protect specific documents for web sharing, however, despite iOS interface appearing a little tricky otherwise, adding password to iWork data is extremely simple. <br> <br>The updates rolled out for Pages, Numbers, Keynote and iWork documents allows for an added layer of security to web sharing. <br><br>According to Cnet, to add a password to the iOS, iCloud or Mac version of the iWork app, a user open the respective document and tapping on the settings icon and select the 'Select Password'. <br> <br>One can also choose to make the iOS app or Mac device to remember the password, however, a password for one device is specific to that device and there is no syncing across platforms or iCloud connected devices. <br><br> The report said that adding a password on OS X is a little different, as a user doesn't need to open the document, but instead click on File in the toolbar, followed by 'Set Password' option. <br><br>User can also select the Share icon, then 'View Share Settings' and set a password by selecting 'Add Password' for OS X. <br> <br>The updated features allow users to share password-protected iWork documents using an iCloud.com link and any changes made to an iCloud -shared document will sync across all devices, the report added.

How to password protect your iWork documents for web sharing

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How to prepare for the end of Windows XP

Microsoft has two suggestions for those still using Windows XP: upgrade the operating system or buy a new PC.<br><br>As Microsoft has been reminding its customers for many months, support for its Windows XP operating system ends on April 8. While your Windows XP computer will continue to run, Microsoft will not be providing security updates and other patches to keep the system safer from viruses and other malware attacks. The company also announced that it would not be providing an XP-compatible version of its Microsoft Security Essentials software on its site, either. <br> <br>Microsoft has two suggestions for those still using Windows XP: upgrade the operating system or buy a new PC. The system requirements for Windows 8.1, the latest operating system, may be a little high for older hardware. <br> <br>You need a machine with at least a 1-gigahertz processor, 1 gigabyte of memory, 16 gigabytes of hard drive space and a graphics card compatible with DirectX9 and the Windows Display Driver Model software. <br><br>Microsoft's site has a tutorial on potentially upgrading from Windows XP, including links to an upgrade assistant program that checks your current machine to see if it can run Windows 8.1. You can check to see if your older programs work on Windows 8.1 on the Compatibility Center page. <br> <br>If neither of these options sounds appealing or possible, you have other choices. You can continue on with Windows XP with third-party security software, although you may find fewer sites, services and programs that continue to work with an operating system that was first released in 2001. <br> <br>Although it may take some heavy lifting and expertise, some people have found extended life for old hardware by installing the open-source Linux operating system, which tends to have less-intensive system requirements than other operating systems.

How to prepare for the end of Windows XP

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How to type out into PDF forms

Static or “flat” forms that do not accept text input are often scans of paper documents or files intended for printing. <br><br>Some PDF files are created to accept and save the text you type in on your computer. These interactive PDF files are typically referred to as "fillable," and they can be made with several programs, including Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word. Static or "flat" forms that do not accept text input are often scans of paper documents or files intended for printing.<br> <br>But even if a form is flat, you may be able to add your own text using different programs. Although you can add comments and notes to files, the free Adobe Reader software cannot enter and save text on its own unless the form was created to be fillable.<br> <br>People with the full Adobe Acrobat program, though, can use the Typewriter option. In recent versions of Acrobat, under the Tools menu on the right side of the screen, go to the Content menu and select "Add or Edit Text Box" to get to the Typewriter tool, then click into the form fields and start typing.<br> <br>The full version of Adobe Acrobat XI Pro costs $450 and even though a free 30-day trial is available to download, there are other ways to fill in flat PDF forms.<br><br>In many cases, Mac users can use the free Preview app that comes with OS X; the app can often recognize text fields in forms and includes text annotation tools, although some users report having to resave the file as a PDF so other programs can see the text.

How to type out into PDF forms

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How to type out into PDF forms

Static or “flat” forms that do not accept text input are often scans of paper documents or files intended for printing. <br><br>Some PDF files are created to accept and save the text you type in on your computer. These interactive PDF files are typically referred to as "fillable," and they can be made with several programs, including Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word. Static or "flat" forms that do not accept text input are often scans of paper documents or files intended for printing.<br> <br>But even if a form is flat, you may be able to add your own text using different programs. Although you can add comments and notes to files, the free Adobe Reader software cannot enter and save text on its own unless the form was created to be fillable.<br> <br>People with the full Adobe Acrobat program, though, can use the Typewriter option. In recent versions of Acrobat, under the Tools menu on the right side of the screen, go to the Content menu and select "Add or Edit Text Box" to get to the Typewriter tool, then click into the form fields and start typing.<br> <br>The full version of Adobe Acrobat XI Pro costs $450 and even though a free 30-day trial is available to download, there are other ways to fill in flat PDF forms.<br><br>In many cases, Mac users can use the free Preview app that comes with OS X; the app can often recognize text fields in forms and includes text annotation tools, although some users report having to resave the file as a PDF so other programs can see the text.

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How to print photos from your smartphone

Here are tips on how to print photos which are saved in your smartphone's SD card or internal storage.<br><br>Unless your phone and printer are compatible for wireless printing (through technology like Google's Cloud Print or Apple's AirPrint, for example), one approach is to first transfer a full resolution copy of the photo to a computer.<br> <br>You can do this by emailing it to yourself, uploading it through a Bluetooth or USB cable connection between phone and computer, or using a file-transfer app. Once you have transferred the file, decide how you want to print it. If your computer's printer has an adjustable tray that accepts photographic paper (available at office supply stores) in the size you want, you can try printing it there.<br> <br>If your printer is not equipped to handle photographs or you are dissatisfied with the quality, you can upload it to one of the many online services that outputs photo files and mails back the prints. You can also copy the photo onto a portable USB flash drive and take it to a drugstore or shop that has a photo printing machine available.<br> <br>Such a machine will let you plug in a portable drive, select the photos and create prints, usually for less than 50 cents for each 4-by-6-inch copy. Some drugstores, (like CVS and Walgreens), even have their own apps that let you order prints from your smartphone for store pickup later, which allows you to skip the step of copying the photo file to the computer for printing.<br> <br>The same online photo services that let you upload photos and receive prints by mail — including Snapfish, iPhoto and Shutterfly — have apps for ordering prints right from the smartphone, too.

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Courses To Advance Your Career

<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4WwqKCRIN3bPjuxbwYxXiSdeqS7ILuWUtPSFCZ0T5wMLQ7yVapEJVYnm47KRsq-PRcLCp848g1fAV18rsNApaW1IqA1HXt3U9Wkg5iaBv1Go0kfPUUd4Vsb0hqp9C0eJ4fU1ZGZvjowCS/s1600/fin-engineering-1-787573.jpeg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5980466171413736402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4WwqKCRIN3bPjuxbwYxXiSdeqS7ILuWUtPSFCZ0T5wMLQ7yVapEJVYnm47KRsq-PRcLCp848g1fAV18rsNApaW1IqA1HXt3U9Wkg5iaBv1Go0kfPUUd4Vsb0hqp9C0eJ4fU1ZGZvjowCS/s320/fin-engineering-1-787573.jpeg" /></a></p>Online classes can be fascinating. They cover everything from comic books to financial markets, and can be taken from the comfort of your home.<br>But they also require a big time commitment that can take away from doing other things. So for many considering online classes as an inexpensive form of professional development and career advancement, the key questions is: Is it worth your time investment?<br> The answer is rarely, says Lou Adler, a hiring expert and CEO of the Adler Group. Adler believes that online courses are only helpful for career advancement when the course-taker can demonstrate to an employer how the knowledge or skills obtained in the class could apply to their job.<br> For job seekers looking to capitalize on additional online education, Adler says this might mean creating sample work that you can show. Instead of telling him, "Hey Lou, I've just taken a statistics class," he explains that the person can do some statistical analysis based on what was learned, and submit it as part of an interview or application.<br> For those already employed in stable jobs, Adler says it could be valuable to use online courses to stay abreast of the latest in their field. "If someone is past the entry-level kind of positions, if they're constantly evaluating some of the latest data trends or technical trends related to their position, I would give that person a plus," he says.<br> He adds that any STEM class would probably be somewhat useful to take, and have broad applicability in the workplace.<br>The bottom line: There's certainly nothing wrong with taking online courses. But in terms of your career, they're only valuable if you can prove to employers that what you learned isn't just helping you - it's also benefiting them.

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Courses To Advance Your Career

<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnt-7Q7SgvBdQD0Oj3Z_b8Kr7Z_gaIyZBClWuUpk-N8tYWJPaUMUbmWDfXgNrE1bX71UKYjkh79oRhg2GzAUv0HJsvu1UY-IaZs71wGji9VNQ2PpyqVqf9sCHe3nIQhCmr5MW4-fDO4Vs/s1600/fin-engineering-1-787636.jpeg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5980466173357590450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnt-7Q7SgvBdQD0Oj3Z_b8Kr7Z_gaIyZBClWuUpk-N8tYWJPaUMUbmWDfXgNrE1bX71UKYjkh79oRhg2GzAUv0HJsvu1UY-IaZs71wGji9VNQ2PpyqVqf9sCHe3nIQhCmr5MW4-fDO4Vs/s320/fin-engineering-1-787636.jpeg" /></a></p>Online classes can be fascinating. They cover everything from comic books to financial markets, and can be taken from the comfort of your home.<br>But they also require a big time commitment that can take away from doing other things. So for many considering online classes as an inexpensive form of professional development and career advancement, the key questions is: Is it worth your time investment?<br> The answer is rarely, says Lou Adler, a hiring expert and CEO of the Adler Group. Adler believes that online courses are only helpful for career advancement when the course-taker can demonstrate to an employer how the knowledge or skills obtained in the class could apply to their job.<br> For job seekers looking to capitalize on additional online education, Adler says this might mean creating sample work that you can show. Instead of telling him, "Hey Lou, I've just taken a statistics class," he explains that the person can do some statistical analysis based on what was learned, and submit it as part of an interview or application.<br> For those already employed in stable jobs, Adler says it could be valuable to use online courses to stay abreast of the latest in their field. "If someone is past the entry-level kind of positions, if they're constantly evaluating some of the latest data trends or technical trends related to their position, I would give that person a plus," he says.<br> He adds that any STEM class would probably be somewhat useful to take, and have broad applicability in the workplace.<br>The bottom line: There's certainly nothing wrong with taking online courses. But in terms of your career, they're only valuable if you can prove to employers that what you learned isn't just helping you - it's also benefiting them.

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Five steps for a better-looking TV

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><h1 style="color: #39434d; font-family: HelveticaNeue-CondensedBold,'Helvetica Neue Bold','Arial Narrow',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #768696; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19.421875px;">New TVs ship with settings to make them look good in the store, not in your living room. Here are some some easy ways get your picture looking the way you want it.</span><br /> </h1><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">TV factory settings are generally designed to look good in bright, fluorescent retail stores -- not your living room. To get the best TV picture, you'll need to make some adjustments.</div><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><!-- INITIAL ADD --><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:120px;height:90px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-5122984711807769" data-ad-slot="3991233535"></ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">This guide begins with some of the simpler (but impactful) settings -- like disabling unnecessary features and adjusting basic options -- before diving into some of the more in-depth calibration techniques. Give it a whirl; if you make it through the fifth step, you're sure to have a better-looking TV.</div><div style="background-image: none; color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; min-height: auto; width: 300px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0.5em;"><img src="http://i.i.cbsi.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2014/01/31/ht_BetterTVPicture_300x214.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%;" /></div></div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"></div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"></div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"><b>1. Disable any extras, like the "Soap Opera Effect"</b><br />TVs purchased any time over the last few years are likely stocked with seemingly arbitrary features, like "Motion enhancement,""Noise filtering," and "Motion Eye Care."</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">"Motion enhancement," (also known as "Auto Motion Plus" on Samsung TVs) is a feature that attracts polarized opinions. When enabled, the setting makes anything playing look like a soap opera, as it attempts to reduce motion blurring and introduce a more real-life quality.</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">Noise filtering, along with Motion Eye Care, and even MPEG Filtering, should, for the most part, be disabled. Disabling these settings, along with the Soap Opera Effect, will improve the quality.</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"><b style="font-size: 15px;">2. Check the aspect ratio</b></div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">Maybe you wanted to get rid of the black bars. Or, maybe you were watching a older 4:3 format show. Whatever the case, your TV's <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/4:3-standard-tv-aspect-ratio/" style="color: #2964bf;" target="_blank">aspect ratio</a> might not currently match the input source (like a cable box or DVD player), and may be cutting off parts of the picture.</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">As you switch between sources, be sure to check the aspect ratio, a setting that can be found in the general settings menu or through a dedicated button on your remote (usually "P. Size" or "Aspect").</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"></div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"><b>3. Adjust the basic (most impactful) settings</b><br />Sometimes, changing a few basic settings can make a big impact on your TV's settings.</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">Like aspect ratio, make a habit of accessing your <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57614610-221/whats-the-best-picture-mode/" style="color: #2964bf;" target="_blank">TV's picture modes</a> as you switch between programming. For instance, many TVs have a "Movie" mode, while some even have "Gaming" and "Sports." These presets are designed to optimize the picture settings for the content you're watching -- and they're usually accurate.</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">These presets can also act as foundations for fine-tuning. For example, you could choose "Dynamic," then dive into the picture settings and make adjustments for brightness, backlight, contrast, and color temperature.</div><div style="background-image: none; color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; min-height: auto; width: 300px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0.5em;"><img src="http://i.i.cbsi.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/14/ht_SetUpTVbyEye_300x214.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%;" /></div></div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"></div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"><b>4. Get a settings cheat sheet from the pros</b><br />If freestyling menu options sounds like a daunting task, CNET might have a cheat sheet for you.</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">Whenever CNET's TV expert, David Katzmaier, reviews a new TV, he also<a href="http://forums.cnet.com/hdtv-picture-settings-forum/" style="color: #2964bf;" target="_blank"> posts recommended picture settings </a>based on his testing. His cheat sheets include all the basics, but also dive into some of the more advanced settings, like white balance, along with those extra features (like the Soap Opera Effect).</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;">If you can't find David's settings for your TV specifically, give <a href="http://www.tweaktv.com/" style="color: #2964bf;" target="_blank">TweakTV</a> a try. It's another trusted resource with an expansive library of recommended settings.</div><div style="color: #252525; font-family: HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19.421875px; margin-bottom: 1em; word-break: break-word;"><b>5. Pick up a calibration disc</b><br />While you can achieve great results by calibrating your TV by eye, more accurate adjustments can be made with a calibration disc.</div></div>

Five steps for a better-looking TV

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Five steps for a better-looking TV

<h1 style="font-size:25px;margin:0px;line-height:1em;font-family:HelveticaNeue-CondensedBold,'Helvetica Neue Bold','Arial Narrow',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(57,67,77)"><span style="color:rgb(118,134,150);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px;font-size:15px">New TVs ship with settings to make them look good in the store, not in your living room. Here are some some easy ways get your picture looking the way you want it.</span><br> </h1><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px">TV factory settings are generally designed to look good in bright, fluorescent retail stores -- not your living room. To get the best TV picture, you'll need to make some adjustments.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px">This guide begins with some of the simpler (but impactful) settings -- like disabling unnecessary features and adjusting basic options -- before diving into some of the more in-depth calibration techniques. Give it a whirl; if you make it through the fifth step, you're sure to have a better-looking TV.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"></p><div style="max-width:100%;margin:0px auto;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px;width:300px;min-height:auto;background-image:none"> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em"><div style="background-image:url();margin-top:0.2em;width:290.125px;min-height:206.953125px;background-repeat:no-repeat no-repeat"> </div><img src="http://i.i.cbsi.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2/2014/01/31/ht_BetterTVPicture_300x214.jpg" style="max-width:100%;margin:0px auto;display:block"></div> </div><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"></p><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"><b>1. Disable any extras, like the "Soap Opera Effect"</b><br> TVs purchased any time over the last few years are likely stocked with seemingly arbitrary features, like "Motion enhancement,""Noise filtering," and "Motion Eye Care."</p><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"> "Motion enhancement," (also known as "Auto Motion Plus" on Samsung TVs) is a feature that attracts polarized opinions. When enabled, the setting makes anything playing look like a soap opera, as it attempts to reduce motion blurring and introduce a more real-life quality.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px">Noise filtering, along with Motion Eye Care, and even MPEG Filtering, should, for the most part, be disabled. Disabling these settings, along with the Soap Opera Effect, will improve the quality.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"><b style="font-size:15px">2. Check the aspect ratio</b></p><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"> Maybe you wanted to get rid of the black bars. Or, maybe you were watching a older 4:3 format show. Whatever the case, your TV's <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/4:3-standard-tv-aspect-ratio/" style="color:rgb(41,100,191)" target="_blank">aspect ratio</a> might not currently match the input source (like a cable box or DVD player), and may be cutting off parts of the picture.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px">As you switch between sources, be sure to check the aspect ratio, a setting that can be found in the general settings menu or through a dedicated button on your remote (usually "P. Size" or "Aspect").</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"></p><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"> <b>3. Adjust the basic (most impactful) settings</b><br>Sometimes, changing a few basic settings can make a big impact on your TV's settings.</p><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"> Like aspect ratio, make a habit of accessing your <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57614610-221/whats-the-best-picture-mode/" style="color:rgb(41,100,191)" target="_blank">TV's picture modes</a> as you switch between programming. For instance, many TVs have a "Movie" mode, while some even have "Gaming" and "Sports." These presets are designed to optimize the picture settings for the content you're watching -- and they're usually accurate.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px">These presets can also act as foundations for fine-tuning. For example, you could choose "Dynamic," then dive into the picture settings and make adjustments for brightness, backlight, contrast, and color temperature.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"></p><div style="max-width:100%;margin:0px auto;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px;width:300px;min-height:auto;background-image:none"> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em"><div style="background-image:url();margin-top:0.2em;width:290.125px;min-height:206.953125px;background-repeat:no-repeat no-repeat"> </div><img src="http://i.i.cbsi.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/14/ht_SetUpTVbyEye_300x214.jpg" style="max-width:100%;margin:0px auto;display:block"></div> </div><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"></p><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"> <b>4. Get a settings cheat sheet from the pros</b><br>If freestyling menu options sounds like a daunting task, CNET might have a cheat sheet for you.</p><p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"> Whenever CNET's TV expert, David Katzmaier, reviews a new TV, he also<a href="http://forums.cnet.com/hdtv-picture-settings-forum/" style="color:rgb(41,100,191)" target="_blank"> posts recommended picture settings </a>based on his testing. His cheat sheets include all the basics, but also dive into some of the more advanced settings, like white balance, along with those extra features (like the Soap Opera Effect).</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px">If you can't find David's settings for your TV specifically, give <a href="http://www.tweaktv.com/" style="color:rgb(41,100,191)" target="_blank">TweakTV</a> a try. It's another trusted resource with an expansive library of recommended settings.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:1em;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:HelveticaNeue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:19.421875px"><b>5. Pick up a calibration disc</b><br>While you can achieve great results by calibrating your TV by eye, more accurate adjustments can be made with a calibration disc.</p>

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