Forum Tips & Tricks

[Oktoberfest]

I’m looking for some tips and tricks on how everyone navigates this site.
There are so many topics and sooo much information available here.

I manly browse on my phone.
What settings is everyone changing?
Any filters that you set?
Any tips when searching for specific items? Or general topics.

I think sharing these tips would be great for a lot of newbies and a few of us who have just been lurking for a while.

 

[AZsurveyor]

I mainly browse on my computer and have noticed that whenever I try to browse on my phone, it does not seem to recognize I am already logged in.

@modified been wanting to bring this up actually

 

[RedZilla]

If you want to find information about a specific subject, It's not so effective using the forum search box. Instead do a search on google or whatever search engine you prefer and type in "Fordtremor.com........" ending with the topic you are looking for. Below are some random examples. If you scroll through the results you will find a number of offerings that are directly from the Tremor forum that should be closely related to your query.

fordtremor.com air bags

fordtremor.com wheels

fordtremor.com carpet delete

 

[AZsurveyor]

If you want to find information about a specific subject, It's not so effective using the forum search box. Instead do a search on google or whatever search engine you prefer and type in "Fordtremor.com........" ending with the topic you are looking for. Below are some random examples. If you scroll through the results you will find a number of offerings that are directly from the Tremor forum that should be closely related to your query.

fordtremor.com air bags

fordtremor.com wheels

fordtremor.com carpet delete

Undoubtedly, no search engine can compete with Google, but @Optimus🤖 would probably appreciate not needing to be queried about a topic from 120 weeks ago.

This deserves to be shared in the forum for everyone to see.

 

[Ceerix]

If you want to find information about a specific subject, It's not so effective using the forum search box. Instead do a search on google or whatever search engine you prefer and type in "Fordtremor.com........" ending with the topic you are looking for. Below are some random examples. If you scroll through the results you will find a number of offerings that are directly from the Tremor forum that should be closely related to your query.

fordtremor.com air bags

fordtremor.com wheels

fordtremor.com carpet delete

air bags site:fordtremor.com is might better
Works with most sites

 

[Optimus🤖]

Great thread!

Searching:

When searching, if you use the "Google search" function it will direct to you to specifics.:

If you use the "Forum search" function, the results are generalized. It will direct you to the words used. Some threads will show just the word "delete" even though it has nothing to do with "carpet."

Try it. Type "carpet delete" into the Google search and you'll be shown a specific thread. If you use the forum search function, you'll get many threads will those words.

There's pros and cons to both. I've found answers to something even though it wasn't in a specific thread. It just happened that someone posted something in a other thread and I caught it.

Posting pics/videos:

It's easier if you use the toolbar for posting pics, rather than using the lower "Attach files" in the lower left-hand corner:

When using the "Attach files" function, you have to insert the photo then choose between thumbnail and full image. Too many steps to achieve the same thing.

As far as videos, use the toolbar as well. Only your videos will appear:

If you choose "Attach files" you have to click on your directed action and you'll notice your whole gallery appears. This takes quite some time to find a video.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: You should only upload a video in a smaller format such HD and 30 FPS (adjust your camera settings on your phone). This will allow for at least an 18 second upload. If you increase the resolution, it might not appear and/or you'll only get a short amount of duration.

I don't know if these are tips or tricks but just what I do. I'm sure the moderators are better versed and can chime in with their experiences. As far filters are concerned, I recommend K&N .

If you'd like to report any of my posts, I won't show you how to do that. Hmmmm let me see, what else...

Oh yeah: if you need help using Zelle, Venmo or PayPal, I will be more than happy to show you. Please send me a DM with banking information and we'll get this going very quickly .

Great thread idea and hope to see what others share!

 

[AZsurveyor]

Great thread!

Searching:

When searching, if you use the "Google search" function it will direct to you to specifics.:

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If you use the "Forum search" function, the results are generalized. It will direct you to the words used. Some threads will show just the word "delete" even though it has nothing to do with "carpet."

Try it. Type "carpet delete" into the Google search and you'll be shown a specific thread. If you use the forum search function, you'll get many threads will those words.

There's pros and cons to both. I've found answers to something even though it wasn't in a specific thread. It just happened that someone posted something in a other thread and I caught it.

Posting pics/videos:

It's easier if you use the toolbar for posting pics, rather than using the lower "Attach files" in the lower left-hand corner:

View attachment 229250

When using the "Attach files" function, you have to insert the photo then choose between thumbnail and full image. Too many steps to achieve the same thing.

As far as videos, use the toolbar as well. Only your videos will appear:

View attachment 229253

If you choose "Attach files" you have to click on your directed action and you'll notice your whole gallery appears. This takes quite some time to find a video.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: You should only upload a video in a smaller format such HD and 30 FPS (adjust your camera settings on your phone). This will allow for at least an 18 second upload. If you increase the resolution, it might not appear and/or you'll only get a short amount of duration.

I don't know if these are tips or tricks but just what I do. I'm sure the moderators are better versed and can chime in with their experiences. As far filters are concerned, I recommend K&N .

If you'd like to report any of my posts, I won't show you how to do that. Hmmmm let me see, what else...

Oh yeah: if you need help using Zelle, Venmo or PayPal, I will be more than happy to show you. Please send me a DM with banking information and we'll get this going very quickly .

Great thread idea and hope to see what others share!

Why bother moderators when we have our own exclusive IT guy.

That posts was more informative than reading the policy and guidelines.

 

[Optimus🤖]

Why bother moderators when we have our own exclusive IT guy.

That posts was more informative than reading the policy and guidelines.

There's a policy and guidelines!? Damnit! No wonder why I get into so much trouble. I'll have to edit it .