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Force Quit the current iOS app

December 22, 2011

I just saw this tip in an email from MacMost, and had to pass it along… it’s too good to miss. There is a way to force quit an iOS app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch without ever leaving the app. Hold down the sleep/wake button at the top of your device until [...]

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iOS 4.3.5 released – Important security update

August 1, 2011

Apple patched a security vulnerability last week with the iOS 4.3.5 release. Certificate validation vulnerabilities were the issue, while 4.3.4 patched PDF vulnerabilities. 4.3.5 applies to the iPad and iPad2, iPod Touch (generation 3 and 4) and the iPhone 3GS and 4 (GSM). The Verizon iPHone4 will upgrade to iOS 4.2.10. I highly recommend all [...]

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Evernote – A very useful app

May 7, 2011

I love Evernote, and use it a lot, on my Macs and on my iPad. It allows me to move data between my devices easily, and to keep track of different kinds of information easily. This morning I saw a post on MacAppStorm called 9 Unique and Useful Ways to Use Evernote by Jorge Rodriguez [...]

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I’ve got iPad Envy! The iPad 2 is out.

March 3, 2011

I had to replace a lost iPad in December. I knew that the next iteration of the iPad was coming, but just couldn’t wait. I love the thing… Yesterday Apple released the iPad 2, and I’ve got a bad case if iPad envy. The new gadget has a faster processor… same processor speed (1GHz) but [...]

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iPad Battery Care

February 16, 2011

If you have an iPad, or for that matter an iPhone, iPod or even a laptop, Mac or not, you could be burning through your battery’s lifespan quicker than you need to. Apple recommends running the battery charge down to zero once a month, then fully recharging the battery. This advice is good for all [...]

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Everything you want to know about iOS 4.2

November 23, 2010

iOS 4.2 was released yesterday, and it seemed that the whole world wanted it at the same time. I had the first attempt at downloading it fail due to server timing out, but the second (took nearly 2 hours!) worked, and my iPhone now is running 4.2. My iPad… was left behind on a Southwest [...]

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The iPad in corporate America

July 12, 2010

Macworld’s Tony Bradley article published July 7 brings up some very interesting points: the iPad is being embraced by businesses well beyond expectations. Of course, iPad sales (more than 3 million in about 3 months) have been beyond expectations, too. AT&T statistics indicate that 4 in 10 iPhones are purchased for business use, and if [...]

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Become an iPad Power User

April 11, 2010

Rather than go into a lot of detail (and because I don’t have my iPad yet to test out), here’s a great source of tips for iPad users: 25 Tips to Become an INSTANT iPad Power-User MacLife.com posted a detailed article with 25 tips to help you get more from your iPad. I think it’s [...]

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Keep your iPad healthy: Don’t break it!

April 11, 2010

Macworld.com has an article discussing what you need to keep a healthy iPad in good condition. The article is reprinted from the Today@PC World blog iPad stress tests: Don’t drop it, and buy a case The article discusses iPad stress tests, similar to the iPhone stress tests done last year, and the results. Dropping the [...]

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Business Apps for the iPad

April 11, 2010

This is the first of no doubt many posts on the subject of business and enterprise apps for the iPad. The possibilities are endless, it seems! Citrix Receiver for iPad Receiver for iPad is designed to help iPad users use their workplace applications online, and allows multitasking and supports Flash. The iPad itself does not [...]

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