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How to restore an iCloud backup that’s older than the most recent one (reader mail)

by ben patterson May 2, 2012 how-tos

Elba writes: I have a question. Does iCloud automatically back up to the last date it was backed up or does it give you the option of choosing a backup date? The reason I ask is because I deleted a contact on my iPhone, and was hoping iCloud would allows me to choose a backup [...]

Tagged as: iCloud, iPhone, Reader mail

Gmail tip: Replace the icons on buttons with text labels

by ben patterson April 25, 2012 how-tos

One of the biggest complaints I’ve heard about the much-reviled “new look” of Gmail is that the icon-only buttons along the top of the page are way too confusing.

Tagged as: Email, Gmail, Google

Want the old Gmail look back? Try the HTML version (updated)

by ben patterson April 19, 2012 how-tos

Outraged that Google has pulled the option to revert to the “old” Gmail look? If so, there’s still a way to revert to a version of Gmail that at least resembles the old-fashioned one.

Tagged as: Email, Gmail, Google

How to change the look of your “new” Gmail inbox

by ben patterson April 18, 2012 how-tos

Hate the look of the “new” Gmail? Bad news: Google has yanked the option to “temporarily” revert to the old Gmail.

Tagged as: Email, Gmail

Now showing on iCloud: movies

by ben patterson March 7, 2012 home video

For months, iCloud users have been able to re-download their purchased apps, music, and videos—in other words, everything but movies—from iTunes. With the launch of the newly 1080p-capable Apple TV, though, movies are finally getting the iCloud treatment they deserve.

Tagged as: apple tv, iCloud

“Google Play” is new home for Android apps, music, videos, and books

by ben patterson March 6, 2012 news

So much for the Android Market. In its place: “Google Play,” Google’s new digital hub for Android apps, games, and media.

Tagged as: Android, Google Music

5 ways to go back to the old Gmail (updated)

by ben patterson February 8, 2012 how-tos

Remember the old Gmail—you know, before instant chat, the preview pane, the automatic message sorting, and the much-hated “new look”? Here’s five ways to turn back the clock on some of Gmail’s latest (and for some, most annoying) new features.

Tagged as: Gmail, Google

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