By default, flipping the switch on the side of your iPad will mute the iPad’s built-in speaker. That’s not all the “side switch” can do, though. By digging into the Settings menu, you can make the iPad switch swap roles—from muting the speaker,...
Not quite sure how big a gigabyte (a.k.a, gig or GB) is? And just what is a gigabyte, for that matter? You’re not alone. Let’s tackle the basics first. A gigabyte is a unit of digital storage—proportionally similar to, say, a gallon of gas in your car, or a cup...
Can’t get a good grip on your slick but slippery iPad? Check out the HandStand ($50, available in black, pink, or white), a snap-on iPad case fitted with an elastic strap in the back attached to a swiveling, palm-friendly “handpad,” good for rotating...
So, my first dozen iPhone tricks weren’t enough for you? Get ready for 10 more tips that’ll help you organize your photos, keep your text messages private, stop your iPhone from auto-correcting your typing, and more. 1. How to create a new photo album on...
Jhesa writes: How can I receive individual Facebook email notification again, instead of that summary email notification that I’m receiving? I’m much more comfortable with the individual email notifications, especially since Facebook access is blocked at...
Ever get stumped while using your Android phone? Maybe you want to open a new browser window, or create a new email message, or shuffle your music … but you can’t find the right button on the screen, and before long, you feel your frustration level starting to rise....
Gail writes: So here goes. What are those boxy-looking, black-and-white squares that you see everywhere—the ones with all the little blocks inside? I’m starting to feel dumb for not knowing what they are. Hi Gail! You’re not the first person to be stumped...
Tired of playing “peek-a-boo” with the bookmarks bar on Safari for iPad? Wish you could arrange your browser tabs any way you want? Want to control the behavior of new tabs? Help is here. 1. Take charge of the bookmarks bar Anyone who uses Apple’s...
Facebook boasts a sophisticated “facial-recognition” feature that’s capable of putting names to faces in any newly-uploaded photos. Amazing? Yes—but also a tad creepy. The so-called “Tag Suggestions” feature (which was launched back in...
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...
