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Quick and easy recipes, practical guides." --- - [Home](https://info.flametreepublishing.com/blog) | - [ Contact & About Us](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/contact-us) T H E   F L A M E   T R E E   B L O G ![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cooking%20HUBSPOT%20peppers.jpg?width=980&height=200&name=cooking%20HUBSPOT%20peppers.jpg "cooking HUBSPOT peppers.jpg") # Cooking & Lifestyle Blog ## [Working with Photos | Windows 8.1 Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78324/Working-with-Photos-Windows-8-1-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3211239842-jpg/images/windows_browser.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78324/Working-with-Photos-Windows-8-1-Made-Easy) **A key part of home computing is sorting and viewing photos.** Windows 8.1 is a fantastic way to enjoy your pictures but sometimes keeping on top of this **digital deluge** can be difficult. Don't let yourself become overwhelmed, today's blog helps get you started with photo management in Windows 8.1.  [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78324/Working-with-Photos-Windows-8-1-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78324/Working-with-Photos-Windows-8-1-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [Everyday Guides](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/everyday-guides), [Microsoft Windows](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/microsoft-windows) ## [Adding Images | HTML & CSS Basics Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78321/Adding-Images-HTML-CSS-Basics-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3211239657-jpg/images/coding_11.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78321/Adding-Images-HTML-CSS-Basics-Made-Easy) **Most websites contain a lot more than just text.** Images, video and audio can greatly increase your visitor numbers and encourage them to stay longer. Advanced **HTML5** features such as geolocation can improve your site’s interactions with your visitors and, of course, adding a sprinkle of **visual polish** is always a good idea. 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Fantastical worlds and realistic images are now being created through photoshop and other digital programs. As with any form of art, it is important to get the **lighting** just right. To do this, you must get a solid background on lighting and the physics behind it. Today we will look at different types of lighting **made easy** to help you **perfect** your art! [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77740/Digital-Lighting-Art-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77740/Digital-Lighting-Art-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [technology](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/technology), [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [computing and apps](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/computing-and-apps), [Everyday Guides](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/everyday-guides) ## [Finale Music, Editing Your Score | Everyday Guides Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77703/Finale-Music-Editing-Your-Score-Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/finalewide0.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77703/Finale-Music-Editing-Your-Score-Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy) ***Finale* is an amazing piece of software** for anyone looking to write their own music, be it a pop song or classical score. However, complex pieces of kit such as this can be a little hard to get to grips with, especially for those eager to get stuck in and note their music. Our upcoming book [Finale Music App: Everyday Guides Made Easy](http://www.flametreepublishing.com/Finale-Music-App-Basics.html) makes it simple for musicians at any level to use the software at a **basic level**, all the way up to **advanced techniques**. 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[If you missed part 1, just click here](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77504/Syncing-and-Adding-Contracts-To-Android-Phones-Made-Easy). One of the most useful features you can find on smartphones and tablets is the ability to use **GPS satellite signals** – much like the sat navs you use in a car – to help you find your way around. However, using this service can sometimes be a little unituitive. So let us walk you around the **Google Maps app**, our expert advice courtesy of our new book *Samsung Android Basics*, [which is available here](http://www.flametreepublishing.com/Samsung-Android-Basics.html).  [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77538/Samsung-Android-Maps-Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77538/Samsung-Android-Maps-Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [technology](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/technology), [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [computing and apps](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/computing-and-apps), [Everyday Guides](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/everyday-guides) ## [Making Sense of Large Spreadsheets | Everyday Guides Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77524/Making-Sense-of-Large-Spreadsheets-Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/excelwide1.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77524/Making-Sense-of-Large-Spreadsheets-Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy) [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77524/Making-Sense-of-Large-Spreadsheets-Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77524/Making-Sense-of-Large-Spreadsheets-Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [technology](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/technology), [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [computing and apps](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/computing-and-apps), [Everyday Guides](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/everyday-guides), [Microsoft Excel](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/microsoft-excel) ## [Syncing and Adding Contracts To Android Phones | Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77504/Syncing-and-Adding-Contracts-To-Android-Phones-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3071775665-jpg/images/sabme-18.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77504/Syncing-and-Adding-Contracts-To-Android-Phones-Made-Easy) **Handling a new smart-phone can be tricky.** If you were lucky enough to get a new device, or upgrade your phone over the holidays, you may be fumbling with an **Android device** (unless you got an iPhone - if so, then why are you here?!). In today's blog we're going to cover a snippet from our latest '[Everyday Guides Made Easy](http://www.flametreepublishing.com/Everyday-Guides-Made-Easy-Book-Series-List.html)' book, *[Samsung Android Basics](http://www.flametreepublishing.com/Samsung-Android-Basics.html)*. We're going to focus on adding contacts and syncing them with your **wireless devices**. Contacts are one of the most essential reasons for owning a phone, but on more modern devices getting to grips with this feature can be a **little tricky**. So read on for some clear and comprehensive help, courtesy of us here at Flame Tree. 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However, before you can do that you have to **establish a connection.** This is also vital if you plan on sending emails, downloading apps or streaming music and video. 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