You might not give Safari a great deal of thought.... It's such a well designed web browser that you probably don't event notice it. This is as it should be; technology serving you rather than the other way around. However, you may be able to pick up one or two tricks that you didn't previously know to make your use of the previously know to make your use of the latest version of Satari as efficient as possible. The main interface is shown in … [Read more...]
Podcast may seem a little 2003 rather than 2013, but media outlets still seem them as a major catchup medium and an increasingly diverse genre for consumers of audio programmes. They're like DIY broadcasting- prerecorded audio or video shows that you can download (most of free) and enjoy on your computer, iPad or other device. Up until now, you'd fine them under the Podcasts tab in the iTunes Store: download one and it appeared in your music app … [Read more...]
Welcome to iBooks! This app (now version 3.0.2) has had an incredible effect on the way in which we buy and read books. With its build-in iBookstore you can instantly download a vast array of literature from classic to bestseller and beyond. There are textbooks, children's books, fact, fiction and biographies - and thousands of books are available for free. To get started you'll need to get the free iBooks app from the App Store. Once it's … [Read more...]
One of the best features of iOS is something you'll probably never notice: the way it dynamically manages memory and background task, closing them if necessary to make more memory available to new applications. What you will notice is how easy it is to switch from one app to another: there's no need to quit one app before you launch another. Instead, you simply move from one to the next and, if the first needs to carry on working in the … [Read more...]
These days everybody has to be careful with money. Whether you're looking to pick up a bargain online, or sell unwanted items to raise a bit of much-needed cash (or fund your shopping addictions), then eBay is the go-to choice. And when it comes to accessing eBay on your iPad, the official eBay app has all the tools and functionality you need. Once installed, launch the app and log into your eBay account - you're now ready to browse or search … [Read more...]
iOS Devices have been known to have their security concerns and Apple is still infamous for not providing security updates in a timely manner, though with the research provided by security experts from Trend Micro the real problem has come in to view in its entirety. The iPad which has recently turned two has not received updates very consistently and studies show that this has left the device very susceptible to software attacks. The problem at … [Read more...]
FaceTime on the iPad 2 is an amazing feature that you will want to check out once you get your new device. It can be used for business, school, or for bringing families closer. If you start using it and have issues, here is some help and tips how to use FaceTime. Facetime is great on the iPad 2. The screen size and the flexibility of using it makes is a perfect tool for multiparty videoconferencing or for bringing together your family … [Read more...]
Buy and Read Digital Books - iPad Tips iBooks is perfect for reading eBooks, but there are others like Kindle, which allows you to buy eBooks and sync between devices. WHSmith eBooks also has a built-in reader with a virtual bookshelf and Waterstone’s lets you buy books and find the nearest store to reserve physical copies. Use a Big Screen - iPad Tips The iPad 2 has a clever ability that makes it a powerful tool for entertainment and … [Read more...]
1st iPad Tips - Make Notes on Your iPad The Notes app makes it simple to write and store notes. Its interface takes the appearance of a leather book, storing notes in a sleeve. You can sync notes to your desktop, and apps such as Evernote enable you to store them in the cloud, so you can access them from any device. 2nd iPad Tips - EMail Friends and Family With the iPad, you’re never far from your email. Mail is perfect for email-related … [Read more...]
There are ways-though not as many as you’d think-to watch tv on iPad. When I started to write this, I really did think there would be tons of different ways to get free, legal, television shows on the iPad. Turns out I was wrong. But there are some options. If you search for “television” in the App Store, you’ll find a lot of apps. The problem is that most of them are not ready for prime time or have anything to do with television. … [Read more...]
Sometimes your iPad goes down for the count because its settings have become corrupted. In that case, you can restore iPad by restoring its original settings. The best way to go about this is to use the Restore feature in iTunes, because that enables you to make a back up of your settings. However, it does mean that your iPad must be able to connect to your computer and be visible in iTunes. If that’s not the case, see the instructions for … [Read more...]
The best way to manage email is to read it and respond to it when it arrives, and then delete it. This keeps you up to date and keeps your Inbox from getting cluttered. Responding to an email can be as simple as reading and deleting it, sending a reply or forwarding the email to someone else, or it may be a bit more complex and involve saving the data in the email in the appropriate app (saving photos to the Photos app, for instance). … [Read more...]
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