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Band Tips: Writing a Quick Letter to Get Your Band's Album Reviewed

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:04:33 EDT

In order to get a review, you're going to have to make your letter stick out.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Feb 10, 2012

How to Install an Operating System on a Netbook

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:44:05 EDT

Here's a step-by-step guide to installing an operating system on any netbook.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Paul McCartney and Other '60s Legends' Views on Music Piracy

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:30:12 EDT

Here’s a look at how Paul McCartney, Keith Richards and other rock and roll veterans have dealt with the challenge--and threat--of file sharing.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jan 27, 2012

4 Steps to Take when You Accidentally Delete a File

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:12:51 EDT

Here are a few steps to take to improve your chances of a successful data recovery on an accidentally deleted file.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jan 13, 2012

Why Bands Should Pirate Their Own Music

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:19:27 EDT

When I release my next album this year, I’m going to pirate it myself. Here’s a few reasons why I’m taking this step.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jan 06, 2012

3 Reasons to Buy a Home RAID Array

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:15:34 EDT

There are a few great reasons to look into getting a home RAID array. Here's a quick overview.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jan 06, 2012

Helpful Tips for Building an Electronic Press Kit that Will Get Your Band Gigs

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:39:16 EDT

Here are a few tips for setting up an electronic press kit that will bring in the gigs and showcase your band’s music.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jan 05, 2012

4 Local St. Louis Songwriters Everyone Should Know

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:04:16 EDT

Here are four songwriters living, playing and writing in St. Louis that everyone in the city should know about.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jan 03, 2012

Deciding Whether to Buy a Tablet or a Color E-Reader

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:17:12 EDT

There are a few key things to keep in mind when choosing between a tablet and a color e-reader like the Kindle Fire.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Dec 22, 2011

How to Stop Games from Crashing on the iPhone 4S

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:01:31 EDT

If your iPhone 4S seems to be crashing every time you launch a particular game, here are a few tips that might help you fix the problem.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Dec 15, 2011

Band Tips: Getting Radio Play for Your Band's Single

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:58:11 EDT

You'll have to jump through a few hoops to get any real radio play for a band's single. Here's what you need to know.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Dec 09, 2011

3 Quick Tips for Getting More From Siri on the iPhone 4S

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:26:46 EDT

Here are a few quick tips to help you get more out of the iPhone 4S’s voice recognition app, Siri.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Dec 02, 2011

Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, and Other Highlights of the Annual Rockefeller Plaza Christmas Event

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:20:20 EDT

Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey's video was one of the highlights of CBS’s annual Rockefeller Plaza musical event. Here’s a look at a few of the other high points.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Dec 01, 2011

How to Quickly Change the Aspect Ratio on Your YouTube Videos

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:38:43 EDT

If you’re tired of the big black bars on the sides of all your clips and you don’t want to go through the trouble of editing each individual video file, here’s a quick guide to changing your aspect ratio on any uploaded video by changing its tags.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Nov 30, 2011

4 Settings That Can Improve the Battery Life of an iPhone 4S

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:49:57 EDT

Here are a few tips to extend the battery life of your iPhone 4S without losing any essential functionality.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Nov 30, 2011

Making a Living as a Musician: Three Tips for Making Ends Meet

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:13:55 EDT

If you're trying to make a living as a musician, there are going to be months when it's hard to pay the electric bill. Here are a few tips for making enough money to get by.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Nov 30, 2011

How I'm Budgeting for a Major Tech Purchase

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:31:38 EDT

Budgeting for a major purchase can be easy with the right tools. Here are a few high-tech ways to plan ahead when buying a laptop or other expensive gadget.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Nov 02, 2011

How to Choose a Great Gaming Tablet

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:30:17 EDT

Here are a few tips for choosing a tablet PC if you’re interested in gaming.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Nov 02, 2011

4 Reasons that Your Band’s Gig Didn’t Draw

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:49:40 EDT

Here’s a few of the most common reasons that band gigs fail to draw a crowd.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Nov 01, 2011

4 Unusual Bill Clinton Products

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Phil Dotree) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:20:42 EDT

Here’s a look at a few of the most eccentric Clinton products, including dolls, cookware and more.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Oct 05, 2011