The iPhone has been around for a while now, but it is amazing how many little shortcuts and tricks there are available. Here are 15 of the simplest and best tips to make using your iPhone easier… Continue reading »
Jan 10
Jan 08
Much hoopla has been raised about the life, or lack thereof, of the iPod's battery. And while many users of the first 5GB iPod model are still using the battery with no problem whatsoever, the fact is that cells eventually run out of juice. You won't wake up one day to find your battery dead; rather, expect a long, slow descent that involves shorter and shorter battery life between recharges. Eventually, you're going to have to switch out the battery… Continue reading »
Jan 06
Using iPod as a drive
- Connect iPod to your computer.
- Open iTunes if it doesn't automatically open.
- Select the iPod icon in the Source pane.
- Click the Summary tab.
- Select "Enable disk use" or "Manually manage music and videos." Either one will allow you to use iPod as a drive. If you select "Manually manage music and videos," iTunes won't automatically update iPod with the iTunes library. If you want iTunes to automatically update your iPod, select "Enable disk use" instead.
- The iPod disk icon appears on the desktop and in Finder windows, and in My Computer/Computer in Windows. Double-click the icon and drag files to or from iPod's window to copy them.
- Make sure to eject iPod before disconnecting it from your computer. Tip: The iPod display will say "Do Not Disconnect" when disk use is enabled (iPod shuffle's status light will continue to blink orange until after it is ejected). These are reminders for you to eject iPod first.
Dec 21
Remote is a free program available at the App Store, that allows you to use your iPhone or iTouch like a remote control to control your iTunes library or AppleTV. No need to get up to skip music or change channels… Continue reading »
Dec 20
Although the iPhone
Dec 16
While Apple would prefer that you buy ringtone versions of music you've already purchased, you can still make ringtones for your iPhone using only iTunes and songs that don't have DRM (such as the ones you've ripped from your old CDs). Here's how… Continue reading »
Nov 27
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How To…Get The Most Out Of Your iPhone Battery
Posted in: Connect & charge, how-to, iPhone, news
One of the most frequent complaints about the iPhone is how fast the popular smartphone sucks the energy right out of the battery. And this is compounded by having the battery sealed within the phone, so carrying around a replacement won't work. But there are many things you can do to save iPhone battery life simply by going into the iPhone settings and adjusting a few things… Continue reading »
Nov 24
Step 1
Create a clean work area free of dust and pet hair. If you have animals, put them away too.
Step 2
Clean your hands.
Step 3
Take your cleaning cloth and clean your IPhone/iPod screen…
Nov 20
This the first 'How To' blog post in what we hope will be an ongoing series of helpful and handy technology hints.
Anyone who uses a computer for long periods of time knows how sore your eyes can become from starting at a screen for hours on end. This is particularly true when using a computer at night – the brightness of today's laptops and desktops can really affect you… Continue reading »
