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Get the Most out of the iPad's Web Browser
It's easy for your bookmarks list to become so long that it is easier to just search for a website via Google. But if you organize your bookmarks into folders, they can remain very efficient.
How to Switch an iPhone SIM Card With Blackjack
Subscriber identity module (SIM) cards are chips in the battery compartment of cell phones that are required in GSM phones to make calls. If you switch networks, you have to switch chips. Suppose you switch chips between an iPhone and a Samsung BlackJack. One or the other phone may no longer make ca
How to Use a Humminbird 385C
Humminbird's 385c nautical global positioning system (GPS) is a mobile system designed to be mounted in smaller craft such as fishing boats. The 385c includes a sonar function to help users find the biggest fish along a route, so that a trip mapped out on the system can be sure to include plenty of
How to Sync Two Computers & iTunes Libraries?
If you have an iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Touch or iPhone, you can sync two or more computers with the same library as long as both computers are running on the same operating system. Thus, if you have a Windows PC and you want to sync it with another Windows PC, or if you have two Macs, this wil
How to Synchronize Thunderbird With an iPhone
Although the Thunderbird email client cannot be synced with the iPhone through the phone's mail account settings, you can also use Funambol, a third-party open-source application. Once set up, the applications syncs your Thunderbird contacts and email with the iPhone though the service.
How do I Use a Purchased Song as an iPhone Ringtone?
Apple iTunes makes it possible for users to create custom ringtones for their iPhones. From your iTunes library or from songs available in the iTunes store, you can create ringtones using any part of the song you would like. Users should be aware, however, that ringtones must be purchased after bein
My iPhone Inverts Colors
So you've turned on your iPhone, and discovered that all of the colors are reversed. What was black is now white, what was white is now black, green is magenta, and so on. Don't panic! All it means is that you've turned on "White on Black" mode, one of the accessibility features meant for users with
How to Load PDF Books Into an iPod
If you have books saved in the Portable Document Format on your computer, it may not always be practical for you to sit at a desktop or with a laptop to read them. You can load PDFs onto your iPod Touch, which has a backlit, multi-touch "Retina" display with 640-by-960-pixel resolution suitable for
How to Get the APN Number for an iPhone
The Access Point Name (APN) of an Apple iPhone is an essential component of the device, because it sets the correct network access information for all cell network data services. These services include voicemail, multimedia messaging and providing an Internet connection. Although most users can't ed
How to Get Music From Bearshare to Your iPod
BearShare is an online music retailer. The program, which used to be a popular peer-to-peer file sharing program, now charges about $0.99 per track (as of 2010). BearShare users must buy a premium version of the track in order to transfer it to their iPods, even if they have a monthly subscription a
How to Tell When an iPhone is Completely Charged
The iPhone has a built-in charge indicator to tell you when your iPhone is fully charged. This indicator can be seen when the iPhone is first plugged into a USB outlet or a wall outlet. It is also visible in the upper right corner of the device.
How to Use WiFi for Phone Calls on an iPhone
While the iPhone doesn't support Voice Over IP (VoIP) as a default feature of the phone, you can purchase and download third-party applications from the iPhone's App Store. These applications use the steady connection of your Wi-Fi connection on the iPhone in order to provide clear-quality phone cal
How to Transfer Videos From a DVR to an iPod
Many of us have DVR boxes in our homes to record the TV shows and movies that come on while we're out of the house. While people will watch the shows they record on their televisions, many fail to realize that they can transfer their recorded videos to their iPods. Having all of the shows and movies
How to Copy My Contact Number to iPhone Without Outlook
You can manually add contact phone numbers on your Apple iPhone or synchronize them from an address book application on your computer. The default setting in iTunes for Windows is to copy contact data from the Microsoft Outlook application, but if you do not have the Microsoft Office suite installed
How to Turn Off Apps on the iPhone
Many iPhone applications actively deliver information to your home screen, such as the number of incoming messages on a social networking site or when your eBay auction is about to expire. Notifications include badges, which inform you of the number of new messages, and alerts that appear on your sc
How to Remove an iPod Touch Protective Screen
When you open up the iPod Touch from its original packaging, the screen is usually protected by a plastic screen around it. There are also screens that you can add to protect the iPod. In both instances, however, the protective screen will get dirty and you will need to remove it.
How to Connect Apple to T-Mobile GPRS
Connecting your Apple iPhone to T-Mobile's GPRS frequency is a straightforward procedure that will require a T-Mobile SIM card. It will also require you to "jailbreak" your iPhone. GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service, and each cell provider has its own GPRS frequency. The iPhone is locked
How to Make a New Album With iPhone 4
Your Apple iPhone comes loaded with a Photos app that you can use to store your photos. There are two subcategories in the Photos app: Camera Roll, which stores all the photos you take with the iPhone camera; and Photo Library, which stores all the photos you sync to your iPhone from your computer.
Make a Silicon Mp3 Case
Handheld MP3 music players have revolutionized the world of personal entertainment, unfortunately, they can sometimes be fragile devices. Silicone sleeve cases make an attractive and fun protector; with just a trip to you local kitchen supply store, you can make your own. Here's how to pattern a pe
How Do I Back Up My iPhone?
An iPhone includes a number of features, which make it an interactive phone. With an iPhone, you can store contacts, download music, photos, videos and applications. To avoid losing information in case your phone crashes or dies, it is important to back up your iPhone data. This enables you to uploa