Technical Tutorials
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Switching On Automatic Downloads In The iTunes Store
iTunes 10.3 and iOS 4.3.3 or later enable you to automatically download purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, or iTunes Store. You can use Automatic Downloads to instantly download purchases to your other computers and devices. Note: Downloading of past purchases and App updates are not supported by Automatic Downloads. We’ve put together a short tutorial to help you set this up both on your mobile device and your Mac, read more below… Authorize First you will need to open iTunes on your Mac. Make sure the computer you are using has been authorized to play nicely with your Apple ID. To do this, go to Store then Authorize This…
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Tutorial – How To Redeem A Promo Code In The iTunes Store
I guess it’s not surprising but with all the wonderful giveaways we are offering right now that some folk are unsure how to use their promo codes. I’ve created a quick tutorial to show you how to make use of these wonderful magical codes. App Store Firstly, just head over to the iTunes app store. Sign In Sign in to your iTunes account and to the top right of the screen you will see your email account, hover over the down arrow and you will see four options, Account, Redeem, Wish List and Sign Out. Just click on Redeem in this instance. Redeem Menu You will then see the Redeem…
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iPad Tutorial Of The Day – 06/07/10 – Importing Photos Using The Camera Connection Kit
I am writing a great new book all about the iPad and it is so exciting but I also wanted to share some excerpts with you along the way. Take a look at this one for example, you’ve got your ‘magical device’, your iPad and you’ve taken some great photos with your camera, now you want to share your images on your iPad. This tutorial will tell you exactly how to do that. iPad Camera Connection Kit Firstly, you need to use the Camera Connection kit – you can buy this directly from Apple for $29 in the US or £25 in the UK. The Camera Connection Kit consists of…
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iPad Tutorial Of The Day – 06/08/10 – How To Adjust The Brightness Of Your iPad
I am writing a great new book all about the iPad and it is so exciting but I also wanted to share some excerpts with you along the way. Your iPad has Auto-Brightness Control On by default there may be times when you do not want to use the built-in light sensor and want to adjust the brightness of the screen manually to your preferred setting. This is very simple to do, just follow the tutorial below to do so… Home Screen From the Home Screen, select the Settings icon. Settings Then select the Brightness & Wallpaper tab, located on the left hand side near to the top of the…
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iPad Tutorial Of The Day – White on Black – 06/14/10
Some people find the contrast and colors too difficult to see clearly on the default settings of the iPad. It is possible to change them and to make the existing white background screen black and the default black text to white. This changes everything on your iPad so some apps almost appear in a ‘negative format’. This tutorial will demonstrate how easy it is to change the settings and also to compare the difference between the two. Settings Firstly you need to select Settings from the main menu. General Then select Accessibility. In the top right column you will see the third option down displaying ‘White on Black’ – move…
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iPad Tutorial Of The Day – Setting Up MobileMe On Your iPad – 06/18/10
MobileMe keeps your mail, contacts, and calendar information in the cloud and uses push technology to keep everything in sync across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, and the web automatically. So no matter where you go or what device you use, all your information is up to date — no docking required. MobileMe is a subscription service from Apple and you will need to set this up, and pay for it, from your computer first. Currently Apple are offering a 60 day free trial. To sign up for that go here. Settings To set it up go to your iPad Home screen, select Settings. Account Head to Mail, Contacts, Calendars…
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iPad Tutorial Of The Day – How To Restore Your iPad – 06/28/10
I am writing a great new ebook all about the Apple iPad and it is so exciting that I wanted to share some excerpts with you along the way. This tutorial explains how to Restore your iPad to its originals settings. You may need to do this if you are experiencing some problems with your iPad or if you want to sell it. This Restore function will remove all your data and apps so it is a good way to protect you from identity theft. Here’s how you do it. Go To iTunes Connect your iPad to your Mac computer and go to iTunes. Go to the Summary page for…
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Tutorial – How To Order Your Free iPhone 4 Bumper Or Case
Yes, there’s even an app for that, from today of course. You need to head to the App Store to download it and then follow this tutorial to receive your free iPhone 4 bumper or case. Only iPhone 4 owners are eligible for this program. The app will check the IMEI and serial number to verify that you have an iPhone 4. Once eligibility is confirmed, you will be able to choose an iPhone 4 Bumper or other case. The Bumper or case will be shipped to you at no charge. Open The App Follow this link to download the app – once downloaded open it up to get started.…
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iPad Tutorial Of The Day – Making Your iPad Talk
I am writing a great new eBook about how to get the most out of your iPad, it’s such an exciting book but I also wanted to share some excerpts with you along the way. Did you know that you can get your iPad to speak to you? It’s really simple to do and a very cool feature. The feature is called VoiceOver and if you read the tutorial below you will be able to get your iPad to speak anything on the screen to you, such as emails, text documents or even a complete iBook page. Go To Settings First, you need to go into the Settings menu on…