Creating custom Avatar (thanks to Kelpike)

[Gadget]

Directly from Kelpike's great post, thanks Kelpike;

I found a simple way to create an Avatar. Go to this website: Create Avatar , In the number one box, just click "Browse", then choose the photo from your computer. You can leave the max setting at 200 pixels, then just click resize. You will get 3 pics to choose from. Just save the resized photo to your computer and add it as your avatar on the forum. Hope this helps.

[matteh99]

I did mine manually this site seems like it would be a lot easier.

[Kelpike]

It's actually even easier than it sounds in my description. I may have over explained it a little, I just wanted to make sure everyone would understand. I leave a shortcut on my desktop so anytime I need one, it's easy to get to.

[bradler451]

Do i have a avatar? I dont even know what it is? Is it the little pic next to ur name i guess does mine show up anyone? I want make sure i have one when i go to qualify for MR. 200 pi

[Gadget]

Do i have a avatar? I dont even know what it is? Is it the little pic next to ur name i guess does mine show up anyone? I want make sure i have one when i go to qualify for MR. 200 pi

You have one. it is the little photo next to your name.

[bigred8033]

where do i put a signature? don't find anyplace to put one.

[Gadget]

where do i put a signature? don't find anyplace to put one.

Open the User CP at the nav bar top left. There is a place to edit the signature there.

[Kiwimike]

If you go to MajorGeeks.com - Download Freeware and Shareware Computer Utilities. and download "ShrinkPic" which is absolutely free. It runs in the background and shrinks all your pics to fit most forum formats.

[INSANITY]

Pretty much EVERY computer has the program PAINT! Open your photos in Paint, Click on IMAGE and select RESIZE/SKEW.
A small window will appear, all you care about is RESIZE not Skew. Change the 100% in both boxes to whatever percent of 100 that you would like.
Depending on the size of your original, start with 75% or 50% 0r 25% or 64 or 33% for that matter.
Whatever percentage you put in the Horizontal Box, put the Same in the Vertical Box
Play with it untill your happy with it, then Select FILE - SAVE AS, then just ad an A or sm (for small) to the end of the original file name.
This will leave your original untouched and your new smaller version will be easily idetifiable.

Hope this helps.

Aaron