Quick Tech Tips, Tricks for Hardware, Software, Gadgets and Online Services
Using the same Apple iTunes account on all your iOS devices allows you to Sync purchases across them. This can save you some serious time and cash. Here’s how you can control the syncing of purchased apps across your iPad, iPod and iPhone. Tap Settings >> Store. In the Store settings, adjust which apps should Automatically […]
Using hotkeys in Skype lets you use it more easily from your keyboard. Here’s a quick tip on how to enable them. Launch Skype. From the Menu Bar select Tools >> Options. In the options window. click Advanced Settings. Then click Hotkeys. Now set up Hotkeys to execute the following functions. Answer a call Answer […]
Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 5, includes a new feature for quickly shooting photos and video. Some already call this the best feature of the entire iOS 5 update. Here’s a quick tip for how it works. When your iPhone, iPod, or iPad is locked, double tap the home button. The device’s screen turns […]
Photo Credit: Gina Smith If you’re an Android smartphone user, one of the most annoying things is getting Google Talk messages, even when when you closed it. This happens when it’s set to sign in automatically. Here’s how to stop it. First, tap the Menu button on your smartphone and select Settings. Then, uncheck Automatically […]
To make a call or text on your Android phone, here’s the best way: Just slide the contact name over. Even avid Android enthusiasts miss this not-that-obvious UI convenience. Just slide your finger over a contact from the to left or right. Now enter contacts through the contact app or by using your phone’s dialer and […]
When Google brought Chrome into the wild back in 2008 it was a small-fry. Since then it has gained in huge popularity thanks to Google’s constant update of features and their close eye on the competition. In fact, Chrome itself is designed to keep an eye on the competition! Within Chrome is a diagnostic page […]
Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcut keys can save you a lot of time. Here’s a complete guide along with a few tips for IE and Windows Apps.
In today’s broadband and mobile Internet age, 90% of the work you do on a computer involves the Internet. This fact makes using different browsers sometimes necessary since there is always a browser that is better at one thing and worse at another. When hearing “Browser” or “Internet” what do you think of first? My […]
If you’ve played the original NES Mario game, then you’re probably going to love this new flash game that came out on Wednesday. That’s right; it’s the original Mario NES in your browser but with a twist. They’ve brought in a roundhouse cast of other famous Nintendo characters. Super Mario Crossover by explodingRabbit is a […]
How much time could you save if you could read twice as fast without losing any comprehension? If you’re interested in finding out, I have the perfect FREE web app for you and its name is Spreeder! According to Spreeder, most people read at an average rate of 200 WPM (words per minute.) The logic […]
Since I am a big time wireless user at home and work, this little device caught my attention. Novatel Wireless has produced a small gadget roughly the same size as an iPhone. They are calling it the MiFi, a “mobile WiFi broadcasting device.” The device itself is sleek and thin and will fit in […]
