November 2010    |    eHow.com

Many people have their favorite songs as ringtones in their cell phones. You don't want to be left behind any longer, but you don't understand why you need to buy your favorite songs again when you already own them on CD and even have them downloaded to your computer. You know there should be a better way to get those songs from your computer to your phone. Believe it or not, you can turn your favorite songs into ringtones using any computer with an Internet connection and it won't cost you a penny. Read my full How-to Article >

November 2010    |    eHow.com

With a holiday always on the horizon, you may want to install some holiday sound effects or ringtones on your cell phone. Sleigh bells, Mr. Scrooge's "Bah! Humbug!" or Santa's jolly "Ho! Ho! Ho!" might impress your kids. All you need is a computer -- any computer! --with Internet access -- and it won't cost you a dime. The first step is to find and download the sound effects to your computer. The second step is to turn them into ringtones and download them to your phone. Read my full How-to Article >

November 2010    |    eHow.com

One thing kids and adults love on holidays or cold winter mornings is hot chocolate. But hot chocolate isn't the only hot drink you can make. You can also make a hot vanilla drink, top it with marshmallows or whipped cream and even color it for the season or holiday, if you wish. Read my full How-to Article >

October 2010    |    eHow.com

Your friends and family may have told you that you can't use an Apple Macintosh computer to create custom ringtones for your cell phone, but being the proud owner of an Apple Macintosh computer, you searched the Internet for software to turn your favorite songs into ringtones. And you have been disappointed. What you don't know is that you already have everything you need to turn your favorite songs into ringtones -- without spending a dime. All you need is an Apple Macintosh computer, iTunes, music CDs or digital music files, and a web-enabled cell phone. Read my full How-to Article >

October 2010    |    eHow.com

By default, Apple's powerful iTunes music software for Windows and Macintosh computers imports audio tracks from CDs in rights-protected Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) format. The AAC format, however, is not universal and, therefore, limits the usability of the raw audio file. Fortunately, Apple has provided a simple way to import your audio CD collection into iTunes as universal MP3s that can be used with non-Apple digital music players, as ringtones or almost anywhere. Read my full How-to Article >

July 2010    |    eHow.com

You probably know that you can buy ringtones for your cell phone from your provider. You probably also know that they're expensive, and not every song you might like as a ringtone is offered by your provider. What you didn't know is that you can create your own ringtones for FREE from your own CD or MP3 collection, and if your phone has web service, download them right to your phone without ever connecting your phone to a computer! To connect most phones to your computer requires purchasing an expensive USB cable, or having a computer with Bluetooth capablities, and software that runs on your computer (Macs and Linux get shortchanged all the time), which can not only be expensive but also time consuming. And frustrating, if it does not work. But there is an easier way, and you can do this from any Internet-connected computer with your MP3 on it? And did you know it works with Macintosh Computers too? It does! That's why I wrote this article in the first place, because I use nothing but Macs! Read my full How-to Article >

January 2009    |    eHow.com

People don't think about their tires very often. Though they should inspect their tires and check air pressures monthly to prevent unwanted delays due to flat tires, or worse, an accident caused by tire failure, most people by nature just don't pay much attention to their tires. Only when their tires have worn bald, go flat, cause vibrations and other ride disturbances, or otherwise become safety hazards do most drivers notice their tires and, if needed, replace them. I have written about how to properly check tire inflation in another article. In this article, you will learn how to efficiently inspect your tires on any vehicle in less than 10 minutes and know when to replace them. There's no such thing as a convenient flat tire, or a convenient accident. Read my full How-to Article >

January 2009    |    eHow.com

Many companies would have you believe that all you need is a business card to hand to people to start your own business. At the same time, they downplay the importance of the business card by making them overly simple. They just want your order; they're not interested in giving your business the best foot forward. Custom business cards today are NOT custom business cards. They are simple templates with an uninspired generic design imprinted with your information in a common font. The result is a business card that is interchangeable with most any business! In short, a business card that is forgettable! Instead, you want your card and your business to be memorable. Here's how to get more out of your modest business card budget. Expect to pay a little more than those "free" or custom business card offers available on the Internet, but also expect to reap the benefits of the additional investment. Read my full How-to Article >

December 2008    |    eHow.com

Most people know very little about their tires. Many people think one tire is like another and purchase the least expensive tire available. There's certainly nothing wrong with purchasing the least expensive tire available, but you'll get more satisfaction from your driving experience by choosing tires appropriate for your car and your driving habits. Though there are thousands of sizes, brands and tread patterns available, if your tires match your driving needs and driving habits, your driving experience will be much more enjoyable, no matter how short or long your trip or commute. This article shows you how to act like a tire sales professional and select the best tires for you and your vehicle. Read my full How-to Article >

December 2008    |    eHow.com

Last winter, on one of the coldest days of the year, I came home to a cold, cold house, wife and six children. It was already dark outside, and the house was sure to get colder. Like many people at Christmas, the last thing we want to spend money on is our furnace, and we feared we would need to spend $100's of dollars, along with a service call. But our problem turned out to be a simple one, and I was able to restore our furnace to working order with only an expenditure of time. Perhaps when your furnace doesn't ignite, you need only to replace your ignitor or thermocouple, too. Both are comparably inexpensive repairs and do not require a trained furnace technician. However, if at any point you are uncomfortable working with simple components in your furnace, or inside an electrical appliance in general, call a technician immediately. Working with any thing electrical can be dangerous. Read my full How-to Article >

October 2007  |  eHow.com

With increases in fuel prices over the last few years, consumers are naturally more concerned about fuel economy. Fortunately, there are a few simple things consumers can do to get more miles out of their tires and each gallon of gas. These tips include how to properly inflate your vehicle's tires to manufacturer specifications, how to check for problems with your tires, when to balance and rotate your tires, and when to have your vehicle aligned. All these factors affect rolling resistance and tire wear, and if overlooked end up costing you more money over the course of a single year.

October 2007  |  eHow.com

Most people do not know how or when to properly inflate their car or truck's tires because they have not been properly trained and certified. This can result in dangerous over- or under-inflation conditions which at best will damage your tires and at worst can cause a deadly accident. In this eHow to article, I show you how to locate your vehicle's correct cold tire pressure specifications and when and how to inflate and/or adjust your tire pressures to match these manufacturer specifications. Some things to remember are that you cannot gauge a tire's pressure properly by sight only, and tire pressures should never be set to the specifications while tires are warm or hot.