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How to take a screenshot on Mac OSX
Jun 24th
There are various ways in which to take a screenshot on your Apple MAC;
Take a screenshot of the entire screen
Command-Shift-3: Take a screenshot and then save it as a file on your desktop Command-Control-Shift-3: Take a screenshot and save it to the clipboard
Take a screenshot of a select area
Command-Shift-4, then More >
iPad / iTunes Required file cannot be found when syncing
Mar 24th
I recently came accross this error when trying to sync photos to my ipad. After some research I found that the problem is to do with the ipod photo cache.
The following fixed the error;
PC Close iTunes Go to your My Pictures or Pictures folder Delete the folder called “ipod photo cache” More >
Backup to a network share with Time Machine
Mar 21st
Time machine is a new feature in Leopard that backs up your data but by default it only supports backing up to another physically attached hard drive. There is however a work around to get it to backup to network shares;
- Go into Applications / Utilities and open terminal
- Type in defaults write com.apple.systempreferences More >
Setup POP3 on iPad
Mar 11th
here is a quick guide on setting up POP3 on your iPad:-
iPad Harbour Master Angry Birds Alternative Best Game
Mar 11th
Whilst everyone is raving about the Angry Birds game on the iPad, the lesser known Harbour Master seems to have been left by the wayside. This simple, intuitive game is highly addictive and a fanstatic way to de-stress after a hectic day. The aim of the game is to dock More >
Whats The Difference Between iPad and iPad 2
Mar 10th
A quick summary on the differences between the iPad and the iPad2:-
Size and Weight:
the iPad 2 is around 2/3 rds of the thickness of the iPad, and 88 percent of its weight You’ll notice the difference right away. This is a thinner, lighter device.
Price:
Although not officially confirmed, the iPad 2 will More >
Ask an Expert: iPad Questions
Mar 7th
William asks…
Is Quicken software (money management) compatible with the iPad?Can the iPad run any programs that work on a mac?
Matt NJ answers:No, the iPad can only run apps made for iPad (or iPhone/iPod Touch). So unless a Mac app was re-done as an iPad app, it won’t work.
Quicken is More >
iPad2 Release Date in the UK
Feb 24th
It looks like the unveiling of the iPad in the UK will take place on the 2nd of March, as for actual UK availability and prices, well, that is a mystery, get ready to press reset and lets all start talking about the iPad3 release date? No doubt we will More >
5 minute review of the iPad
Feb 15th
There is no doubt the iPad looks the part, from the minute you open the box and pick it up, you can feel the quality of the design and build of the device, but do you need one, and what is it actually good for? Having lived with one for More >
Should I buy an iPad or wait for the iPad2?
Jan 31st
On the day that Apple launched the iPad over 300,000 were sold and an estimated 1 million in the first week. The allure of this Wi-Fi tablet pc, taking up the shortfall in the gap between the iPhone and laptop which promised to surpass any tablet pc currently available, was More >