Items Tagged with applications
How do I use iOS 5
#1 / 2011-10-12 10:00:00 / 5:09 min.
Apple's newest version of iOS, iOS 5, is going to be the last of the
updates to your iPhone
, iPad or iPod touch that you have to install using a computer. With that being said, this episode is going to focus on how to install the update to your iOS device, back up your information and content, and go through the initial set up and configuration process.
60-Second App - Apple
#125 / 2011-10-11 12:00:00 / 1:34 min.
Schedule Planner is the perfect app for the iPhone user who needs a little extra help staying on track. With its charts, calendars and statistics, this free app will help you keep on top of your tasks and let you know how much of your time you devote to various task categories like transportation or meals.
Tutorials
#971 / 2011-10-06 09:30:00 / 2:29 min.
As you browse the Market and install apps on your Android phone, you may find your phone running low on storage space.
Moving apps to your SD card
or USB storage frees up space. The downside is that apps might take longer to launch, especially on initial start-up, and apps on the SD card or USB storage won't be available if you have your phone mounted as a USB drive on the computer.
60-Second App - Apple
#124 / 2011-10-05 12:00:00 / 1:21 min.
Many iPhone users have been disappointed in the past about their phones' inability to take panoramic shots. Enter 360 Panorama, the free iPhone application that makes it easy to take easy, high-quality panoramic photos. It even gives you an easy way to share those photos and upload them to the Internet for the world to see.
60-Second App - Apple
#122 / 2011-09-27 12:00:00 / 1:35 min.
If you've ever needed to read and modify a PDF file, be it for personal or professional use, then you could definitely benefit from the neu.Annotate app for the iPhone. Not only is it a free app, it's also a fully functional program for modifying and sending PDFs so that you can always keep up with your digital correspondence.
Tutorials
#961 / 2011-09-22 09:30:00 / 1:39 min.
Today, we're going to look at how to
manage running services on your Android phone
. We'll show you how to see what processes are running on your smartphone, how to get details on what the process is and how to kill a rogue process. This way, you can always ensure that your phone's resources are free for you to use.
Using the iPad as your main machine
#4 / 2011-09-08 10:00:00 / 2:12 min.
One thing that might puzzle users looking to make the switch to using an iPad full-time is the way files are shared. Of course, you can always use iTunes to share files but it's good to have other options. We'll show you how to
share files from iPad
to computer in this episode.
Using the iPad as your main machine
#2 / 2011-09-06 10:00:00 / 3:15 min.
In order to start using your iPad as your main machine, you're going to need to get some apps so that you can accomplish all the tasks you used to do on your old computer. Most of the time, you'll find that the apps you download to your iPad are fully functional and work much the same as their less portable counterparts.
Using the iPad as your main machine
#1 / 2011-09-05 10:00:00 / 2:10 min.
If you're an iPad owner, then you might have wondered if there is a way to use your iPad as your main computer. With the more powerful hardware of the new iPad 2, it is possible, though you'll have to make a couple of concessions. We'll go over the pros and cons of switching to using an iPad as your main machine in this episode.
Using the iPad as your main machine
#6 / 2011-09-05 10:00:00 / 12:23 min.
There are many reasons that you might want to switch to using an iPad as your main computer: portability, versatility, sheer style... We show you how to make the switch in this series, including what applications you'll likely need and a few accessories that we recommend.
Android Weekly
#28 / 2011-08-31 12:00:00 / 5:50 min.
This week we once again bring you all the news that's fit to Google. In the news: BlackBerry's App World is set to get a lot more crowded thanks to Android Market, fake legal missives allude to a nonexistent Nexus Prime, and freemium gamers prove that dollars are worth more than sense. Also, Kate Abraham shows us a free app that's (almost) more fun than a virtual fish bowl.
60-Second App - Apple
#115 / 2011-08-24 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
The
Hipstamatic app for iPhone
is meant to provide aspiring iPhone photographers with a way tosimulate analog photography
, complete with a variety of camera accessories like lenses, flashes and simulated films. Pick your gear and get to shooting, but shoot wisely as there is no way to go back and change the effects of your gear once a picture is taken. Like a photo enough and you can order a print right through the app.
Tech Industry Insider
#4 / 2011-08-16 14:00:00 / 2:47 min.
Scott Steinberg, Tech Industry Insider, sheds some light on the social gaming situation going on between Facebook and Google+. What's Google's gameplan? How are they going to shake control away from Facebook? As always, Scott answers questions submitted to TopTechExpert.com.
Tutorials
#934 / 2011-08-16 09:30:00 / 1:39 min.
Once you've accumulated a large number of applications on your Android phone, you might want a faster way to access them. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can create app shortcuts on your home screen. We'll show you two ways to add shortcuts to your home screen and show you how to remove shortcuts once you're done with them.
Tutorials
#929 / 2011-08-04 09:30:00 / 1:27 min.
With so many
free apps on the Android Market
you're bound to come across apps that are ad-supported. Though it's impossible to disable these ads completely, there is an option todisable interest-based ads
. Interest-based ads target you based on your Android usage and many people would be happier not to see them.
How do I use the HP TouchPad
#11 / 2011-07-11 10:00:00 / 24:47 min.
In this series, we'll introduce you to the HP's answer to the iPad, the
HP TouchPad
. Thistouchscreen tablet PC
has some impressive hardware features including adual-core Snapdragon processor
, a discreet graphics unit and support forinductive charging
. You'll also find a front-facing camera,Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
and more.
How do I use the new iPad 2
#5 / 2011-05-20 12:00:00 / 4:26 min.
In this episode, we'll show you five of the
best apps available for the iPad
that run even better on theiPad 2
. From Deadspace HD to GarageBand, these are apps that any iPad owner just shouldn't be without.
60-Second App - Android
#20 / 2011-05-19 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we show youSlice It! for Android
. Thisfree kids' game
is agreat educational tool
that teaches kids how to manipulate shapes, add and divide, and use logic. Through a simple premise — cutting objects into equal portions — players are made to think and evaluate each puzzle individually.
60-Second App - Apple
#94 / 2011-05-18 12:00:00 / 1:07 min.
Cooking Academy for iPhone
is afun and addictive game
that puts you in the role of an aspiring cook who mustcomplete challenges
and boost his skills in order to get top grades at the academy. Using theiPhone's touchscreen and accelerometer
, you'll be asked to grate cheese, dice tomatoes and more, depending on what dish you're trying to make.
How do I use the new iPad 2
#3 / 2011-05-18 12:00:00 / 3:05 min.
The
new iPad 2
comes equipped with two cameras, allowing you toshoot video
wherever you go. If you purchase and install theiMovie video editing software
, you'll also be able toedit your videos
andshare your projects with friends
. We'll show you how to do all that in this episode.
60-Second App - Android
#19 / 2011-05-17 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
The classic
game of memory
is one which most people are familiar with. Uncover cards in the hopes of finding a matching pair and, if you match all the pairs, you win. This incarnation,Memory for Android
, is no different, except that it is afree application
that you can play whenever you want.
60-Second App - Android
#18 / 2011-05-11 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we'll show you afree game for Android
calledBubble Blast 2
. This game is partpuzzle game
and part addictive action as it forces players to strategically burst bubbles in the least moves possible.
60-Second App - Android
#17 / 2011-05-05 12:00:00 / 1:22 min.
StumbleUpon
is afree app for Android
that will help youfind websites that match your tastes
. Much like a late evening stumble after a trip to the pub, StumbleUpon can take you to strange and unexpected places full of magic and wonder (andrandom Internet humor
).
60-Second App - Apple
#91 / 2011-05-04 12:00:00 / 1:12 min.
If you want to put your powers of
observation and perception
to the test then you should try outWhat's the Difference HD for iPad
. This is one of those apps where the object of the game is to point out the differences between two nearly identical photos.Spot all five differences
in the allotted time to continue.
Tutorials
#906 / 2011-05-04 09:00:00 / 1:43 min.
If you're afraid of
losing your phone
and possibly falling victim toidentity theft or stolen passwords
, then you'll want topattern lock your Android
handset. In this tutorial, we'll show you how toadd security to your Android
handset bycreating a custom pattern lock
.
Tutorials
#903 / 2011-04-29 00:47:28 / 1:09 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to get Android apps
using the Android Market
. We'll also show you how tomanage your applications
by going through theAndroid settings
, and then show youhow to uninstall an app
.
60-Second App - Apple
#89 / 2011-04-26 12:00:00 / 1:03 min.
There's no reason to be a klutz in the kitchen with an app like this.
Jamie's Recipes for iPhone
is afree application
that allows you tosearch for recipes
chosen by world-class chef Jamie Oliver and even watch videos of Jamie teaching youcooking skills
. There's even agrocery list
to make sure you're always prepared.
60-Second App - Android
#14 / 2011-04-21 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If your
Android device
is missing aunit conversion app
, then you can't do much better than thefree ConvertPad application
. This app allows you toeasily convert units
tocalculate speed, weight
, or virtually any other measurement in any way you want.
60-Second App - Apple
#88 / 2011-04-20 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
we show you afree application for iPhone
that lets yousave web pages to read later
. Instapaper Free only requires that you set up an Instapaper account anddownload the free app
, after which you'll be able to access yoursaved web pages
whenever you want.
60-Second App - Android
#13 / 2011-04-19 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If you've run out of
new games on your Android
, then you might want to tryAir Control Lite
. Thisfree application
lets youplay air traffic controller
and direct the flight paths of aircraft as they try to make a safe landing at the airport.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#7 / 2011-04-19 10:00:00 / 2:52 min.
In order to
download new apps
for yourWindows Phone 7 device
you'll need to go into the Marketplace. In this episode, we'll show youhow to use Marketplace
and how todownload apps to the HTC HD7
running Windows Phone 7.
60-Second App - Apple
#87 / 2011-04-14 12:00:00 / 1:13 min.
Sharing your location with friends
is easy with the freeGowalla for iPhone app
. This app lets youcheck in to spots
and keep your friends up to date either viaearning badges
and building your reputation.
60-Second App - Android
#12 / 2011-04-13 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If you're an avid Facebook user and an Android owner, then you should definitely download
Facebook for Android
, an app that lets you quickly and easily keep all of your contacts up to date on what's going on in your life. It's afree application
and the straight-forward interface is sure to please.
60-Second App - Apple
#86 / 2011-04-12 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
If you
play the guitar
and own an iPhone, then theAmpliTube app for iPhone
is perfect for you. This application allows you to usevirtual effects pedals
in the app to transform the sound of your instrument. With a free version available to try you can see for yourself the wide range oftools, amps and pedals
there are available.
Top 10 free and top 10 paid iPhone apps
#3 / 2011-04-11 16:09:00 / 3:14 min.
Though we've talked about a lot of
free iPhone applications
that are great apps, in this episode, we're going to be listing the first five of ourtop 10 paid-for iPhone apps
. These ones all check in at less than three dollars, which is agreat deal
for any one of theseawesome iPhone applications
.
Top 10 free and top 10 paid iPhone apps
#4 / 2011-04-11 16:00:00 / 3:06 min.
In this episode, we conclude our series on the
best iPhone apps
by showing you the last five of ourtop 10 paid iPhone apps
. In this lineup, we've got apps that will help youconvert units
for all sorts of purposes,record a virtual diary
,track flights
and more.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#11 / 2011-04-11 10:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Throughout this series we'll show you
how to use the HTC HD7
. This is a smartphone runningWindows Phone 7
featuring a4.3-inch touchscreen
. We'll show you how toset up your HD7
,how to use Windows Phone 7
, how toget WP7 apps
and more.
Top 10 free and top 10 paid iPhone apps
#2 / 2011-04-11 09:00:00 / 3:20 min.
We wrap up our
top 10 free iPhone apps
list with five more top-notch applications. From making it easier tokeep track of your Twitter feed
toediting your photos
, these apps are some of the best options out there in their respective fields. Since they're allfree iPhone applications
, you can try them all out without spending a cent.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#11 / 2011-04-08 10:00:00 / 2:40 min.
The best thing about
making your own music
is being able to show it off. In this episode, we'll show youhow to share GarageBand songs and projects
using theiPad GarageBand app
and show you how totransfer files into GarageBand
through iTunes.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#12 / 2011-04-08 10:00:00 / 2:15 min.
In episode six, we showed you how to plug an electric guitar into your iPad. In this episode, we'll show you how to
plug a USB keyboard into your iPad
so you canplay your own keyboards in GarageBand
. You need a couple of extra accessories but many will prefer this method to the onscreen keyboard offered in theGarageBand app for iPad
.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#10 / 2011-04-07 10:00:00 / 2:50 min.
The
loops provided by Apple
can be extremely handy whencomposing music
onGarageBand for iPad
. These loops include different styles of music forguitar, bass and keyboards
, as well as percussion and vocal bits. We'll show youhow to use and edit loops
in this episode.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#9 / 2011-04-06 10:00:00 / 4:59 min.
In this episode, we'll show you how to
switch to timeline view
inGarageBand for the iPad
. This is the mode to work in if you want toedit your music projects
and arrange the various parts of your piece. We'll also show you how tocreate and edit sections
for your project, which are used by default to break up anew GarageBand project
.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#8 / 2011-04-05 10:00:00 / 4:37 min.
GarageBand for iPad
also lets yourecord from a microphone
forrecording acoustic instruments or recording voice
. In this episode we'll show you how toplug a microphone into your iPad
so you canmake your own recordings
and we'll also show you how tomake your own audio samples
and edit your samples to your liking.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#7 / 2011-04-04 10:00:00 / 3:49 min.
While
playing virtual instruments
is fun, it doesn't quite compare toplaying a real guitar
. That's why in this episode, we'll show you a way toplay your guitar on GarageBand for iPad
. You'll need a couple ofconnection accessories
but once you've got it going, there are a lot of fun options available includingamplifiers and effects pedals
.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#6 / 2011-04-01 10:00:00 / 3:13 min.
We've showed you how to
play the drums and the keyboards
onGarageBand for the iPad
, now it's time to get down tostring instruments
. TheSmart Guitar and Smart Bass
instruments allow you to choose fromdifferent styles of guitars
and easilyplay scales or chords
to your liking.
60-Second App - Apple
#84 / 2011-03-31 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
The
Email 'n Walk app for iPhone
grants multitasking techies the ability to see in front of them whilecomposing emails
. The app uses the maincamera of the iPhone
to show you what's going on in front of you. Over top of that is a keyboard as well as a translucent area where you can enter a subject and compose an email.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#5 / 2011-03-31 10:00:00 / 6:21 min.
GarageBand for the iPad
offers you a lot of cool options whenplaying the keyboards
, including the ability to play the app-assistedSmart Keyboards
. The regularKeyboard instrument
offers a variety of keyboards with unique sounds and a multitude of options andkeyboard layouts
while Smart Keyboards can help craft a keyboard melody that's quick, easy and professional sounding.
60-Second App - Android
#9 / 2011-03-30 12:00:00 / 1:05 min.
The
Jewels app for Android
is afree puzzle game
that should look familiar to most. Similar to Bejeweled the object of the game is simple: line up like-colored gems in sets of three or more to score points. Jewels offersmultiple gameplay modes
so that it comes with plenty ofreplay value
.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#4 / 2011-03-30 10:00:00 / 3:32 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to play the drums
using theGarageBand app for iPad
. There are two ways you can do this, either by playing theDrums instrument
and playing manually or by using theSmart Drums
and generating a beat based on your settings. We'll show you both in this episode, as well as how tochange your drum kit
.
60-Second App - Apple
#83 / 2011-03-29 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.
The
Osmos app for iPad
puts you in control of a mote and forces you to absorb other motes to become the largest in the galaxy. While it is aniPad game
similar in style to PAC-MAN, it also features impressive visuals and a calmingambient soundtrack
. There's also another game mode to unlock, adding furtherreplay value
.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#2 / 2011-03-29 10:00:00 / 40:05 min.
Throughout this series, we'll show you
how to use GarageBand for iPad
so that you can startcreating your own songs
. The iPad'stouchscreen interface
makesplaying the software instruments
an interesting experience and plugging in anelectric guitar or USB keyboard
is possible too.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#3 / 2011-03-29 10:00:00 / 4:23 min.
Before
creating a song
using the GarageBand iPad app
, you might want to adjust some of the internalsong settings
. These control thetempo and key of your song
as well as themetronome and count in time
. We'll show you how to do that and more in this episode, includinghow to create song sections
and use thequantization feature
.
How do I use GarageBand on iPad
#1 / 2011-03-28 10:00:00 / 3:22 min.
Here, we'll tell you what to expect when starting up
GarageBand for the iPad
. This app is a little different from theMac version of GarageBand
but most of the features are still there and thetouchscreen interface
makes many tasks much easier. Also, thehelp feature in GarageBand
tells you how the menus work and can help youcreate a new song
.
Staying on budget with your iPhone
#5 / 2011-03-25 08:30:00 / 1:19 min.
In our last episode, we showed you how to track your mileage, now we'll show you how to
track billable hours
using theHours Tracker
app for iPhone. This app is perfect forcontract employees
or those who want totrack hours spent on projects
. It can even be used totrack multiple jobs
and give you asummary of hours worked
and money earned.
60-Second App - Android
#8 / 2011-03-24 12:00:00 / 1:04 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we'll show you afree application for Android
that can help yousave money on gas
. GasBuddy lets yousearch for gas stations by price
after selecting what grade of fuel you want. You can also choose tosort results by price or by distance
and see your results plotted on a map.
Staying on budget with your iPhone
#4 / 2011-03-24 08:30:00 / 1:12 min.
In this episode we'll show you how the
Mileage Log app for iPhone
can help you totrack your mileage
onbusiness trips
. This can be handy if you happen to make numerousbusiness-related trips
and need tokeep a log of your travels
and keep your expenses in order. The app also makes it easy for you tomake trip templates
and export your records as CSV or PDF files.
Staying on budget with your iPhone
#3 / 2011-03-23 08:30:00 / 0:56 min.
If you're getting headaches trying to
figure out your tax return
, you might want to save yourself some aggravation by using theTaxCaster application for iPhone
. This app can give you a pretty goodestimate of your tax return
once you enter yourfinancial information
and yourliving situation
, though it's not 100 per cent accurate.
Staying on budget with your iPhone
#2 / 2011-03-22 08:30:00 / 1:21 min.
If you want to
stay on top of your bills
, then theBill Minder app for iPhone
is a great application to use. For $1.99, it willtrack your bills
on a month-to-month basis, allow you tosort your bills by category
, and view reports on your payments. You can also view your payment history so you know what you paid and when.
Staying on budget with your iPhone
#1 / 2011-03-21 08:30:00 / 1:37 min.
If you own an iPhone and want an easy way to
keep track of your debts
and pay them off in a timely manner, then you should try theDebt Free iPhone app
. This app uses thesnowball method of debt reduction
topay your debts off
as quickly as possible. You can alsoview financial reports
andget notifications of when your debts are due
.
How do I use GPS
#3 / 2011-03-16 09:00:00 / 5:29 min.
While a
dedicated GPS device
has the benefit of being made strictly for navigation and often comes bundled with aGPS car kit
, manysmartphones offer GPS functionality
compared to the dedicated devices. In this episode, we'll tell you some of thebenefits of using smartphone GPS services
and explain how to usesmartphones as in-car GPS units
.
Tutorials
#879 / 2011-02-11 09:30:00 / 1:15 min.
With all of the great
applications available for iPhone
, you may find yourself needing tomanage your applications
by removing some for later use. With youriTunes account
, you canremove an app from your iPhone
and still have it available to install at a later date. We'll show youhow to sync your iPhone apps with iTunes
andadd or remove applications from your iPhone
in this tutorial.
Hootsuite for iPhone
#4 / 2011-02-03 09:00:00 / 1:31 min.
If you want to
search for topics on Hootsuite
, it's as easy as doing atopic search on Twitter
. In the same way as with Twitter, you'llsee trending topics
and have the option of searching for your own topic. You can evensave your searches
for later reference and we'll show you how in this episode.
60-Second App - Apple
#75 / 2011-02-02 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
Although its previous incarnation was taken down by Apple a while back,
GV Mobile+
is now available and allowsiPhone users
to connect to theirGoogle Voice account through their iPhone
. This means that they cansync with their Google Voice account
, make andreceive calls and text messages through Google Voice
, and more.
How Do I take better photos with the iPhone 4
#6 / 2011-01-17 10:01:00 / 8:34 min.
In this series we show you
how to use the iPhone 4 camera
. While there aretwo cameras on the iPhone 4
, the rear one is the primary camera and allows you to shoot5-megapixel photos
with a flash orhigh density range
turned on. We'll show you how to do all that and more, and at the end we'll even suggest somephotography apps for the iPhone
for you to try out.
Checking in with Gowalla
#1 / 2011-01-17 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
In our first episode on
how to use Gowalla
, we'll show youhow to create a Gowalla account
. Once you've created an account, you can startchecking in with Gowalla
either with your smartphone app or through the Gowalla website. You can alsoadd friends through Facebook or Twitter
or through your address book.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
#5 / 2011-01-14 09:00:00 / 1:45 min.
In our last episode on
how to use Instagram
, we'll show you how to use yourNews page
andupdate your profile
. The News page is where you go to seefriend requests
and who's following you. The profile page is where you go to edit your profile,delete photos
orchange privacy settings
. We'll show you how to navigate both of these menus in this tutorial.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
#4 / 2011-01-13 09:00:00 / 1:20 min.
In this episode, we'll tell you how to
like or comment on photos
whenusing Instagram
. Just like in Facebook you can choose to like and comment on photos, and if you go to yourFeed page
you can see what's new with your friends. Click Popular toview popular pictures
. We'll tell you more in this episode.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
#3 / 2011-01-12 09:00:00 / 1:32 min.
Here, we show you how to
share photos with your friends
using Instagram
. Once you configure your various services, you can share your photos usingTwitter, Flickr, Facebook, Tumblr and Foursquare
. This makes it easy tokeep friends updated
as to what you're doing and where.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
#2 / 2011-01-11 09:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If you want to Facebook
or Twitter. That way, you can easily
share photos
, then its much easier if you have friends to share them with. That's why in this episode, we'll show youhow to add friends on Instagram
in a number of ways, including throughshare photos with your friends
or even view your friends' photos.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
#1 / 2011-01-10 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Before you start
using Instagram
, you'll need tocreate an Instagram account
. This process is quick and easy and mostly just requires you toadd an email address
andchoose a username and password
so you can startsharing photos on Instagram
. We'll show you how to set up your account and how toadd a profile picture
in this episode.
Using your Windows Phone 7
#11 / 2010-12-24 10:01:00 / 48:15 min.
In this series we show you how to use your Windows Phone 7. From setting up your phone to navigating through the Windows Phone 7 mobile interface we've got you covered. We'll also demonstrate how to use the various multimedia features, access Xbox Live from your phone and more all using the new LG Optimus Quantum.
Using your Windows Phone 7
#10 / 2010-12-24 10:00:00 / 5:16 min.
In this last part of our series we'll show you some
power saving strategies
for yourWindows Phone 7 device
. There are a number of ways you canextend battery life
and we'll show you a few of them, includingturning off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
, adjusting your brightness settings or changing your email retrieval settings.
How do I use iOS 4.2 on the iPad
#2 / 2010-12-21 10:00:00 / 2:22 min.
In this episode, we'll show you how to
multitask on your iPad
. Now that you'veinstalled iOS 4.2
on your iPad you now have the ability to bring up themultitasking menu
, which allows you tomanage your iPad applications
. We'll also show you how tocreate folders on your iPad
, a new feature of iOS 4.2.
Using your Windows Phone 7
#6 / 2010-12-20 10:00:00 / 3:50 min.
Like all the
best smartphones
, yourWindows Phone 7 device
has applications that can allow you tobrowse the Internet
andget directions
. TheInternet Explorer application
and the Maps application allow you to easily search the Internet for nearby locations and thenplot the quickest route
. We show you how to use them in this episode.
Tutorials
#861 / 2010-12-09 09:30:00 / 1:24 min.
Software development kits or SDKs
can be found for all sorts ofprograms and applications
. SDKs can be used by programmers toprogram additional content
for software,modify existing code
and more. We'll explain more aboutwhat SDKs do
in this tutorial.
How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch
#5 / 2010-10-08 09:00:00 / 2:23 min.
BlackBerry OS 6.0
makes multitasking much easier for the BlackBerry. Not only is theapplication switcher
bigger and easier to use, it's also much simpler toclose your BlackBerry applications
for when you need tofree up some memory
andspeed up your BlackBerry
Torch.
How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch
#3 / 2010-10-06 09:00:00 / 3:41 min.
The
BlackBerry OS 6.0
boasts some great improvements over its past incarnations and we'll go over some of those changes in this episode. Most significant among the improvements are thenew BlackBerry home screen
andimproved touch support
. It's also easier now tomanage and access applications
andchange your BlackBerry options
.
How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch
#7 / 2010-10-04 09:01:00 / 16:42 min.
In this series, we show you how to use
BlackBerry OS 6.0
, which comes with theBlackBerry Torch
. We'll show youhow to navigate your BlackBerry
andmanage your applications
, as well as how to find any file on your BlackBerry. There are also some greatmultimedia tools
, which we'll show you how to use.
Tutorials
#812 / 2010-10-01 09:30:00 / 1:55 min.
If you've ever wanted to
move applications
off your phone and onto an SD card, you'll be happy to know that you can if you're anAndroid OS 2.2
user. Using OS 2.2, or Froyo, it's possible tosave space on your phone
by movingapps onto the SD card
. There's a trick though, and we'll show you what it is in this episode.
Beginner's Guide to Installing Ubuntu
#10 / 2010-10-01 09:00:00 / 4:38 min.
Once you have
Ubuntu installed
, you'll probably want to get some software to try with it. By default, Ubuntu comes with several applications that you can use on a day to day basis, but there are many moresoftware packages
available for free. In this episode, we go over someUbuntu tips
and must-have apps.
Beginner's Guide to Installing Ubuntu
#9 / 2010-09-30 09:00:00 / 3:34 min.
If you followed our last episode then you should have successfully
installed Ubuntu
to your machine. In this episode, we'll show youhow to customize your settings
andtweak Ubuntu
to your liking so that you can get the most out of your experience.
Tutorials
#778 / 2010-08-16 09:30:00 / 1:42 min.
Google Buzz
was formerly only available throughGmail
as Google's answer to Twitter. Now thesocial networking service
is available as an app for theAndroid phone
.Using Google Buzz
, you can update your Google Buzz while on the go. It's afree download
, so check it out!
Tutorials
#776 / 2010-08-12 09:30:00 / 1:48 min.
If you're looking for a new way to
find apps for your Android
then you should check outAppBrain
. It's a great way tobrowse applications by category
ormanage applications
you currently have installed. It will also show you a list ofhot applications
so you know what applications are popular or new!
Tutorials
#774 / 2010-08-10 09:30:00 / 1:28 min.
If you're looking for a way to
manage finances on your Android
then there is afree application
calledMint
that will help you do just that. Mint is an application with features similar to the Mint website that allow you tostore banking information
,create budgets
and more on yourAndroid phone
. You can alsocontrol security settings
for added peace of mind.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#9 / 2010-08-05 09:00:00 / 1:21 min.
Many
Facebook applications
will requestaccess to your account
when you're installing them. Some may not and will only be able to use and view the parts of your profile that you've made public. If you want tokeep your Facebook profile secure
then the best idea may be to eitherdeny access
to the application or not install it at all.
60-Second App - Apple
#23 / 2010-07-29 10:00:00 / 1:05 min.
If you're into
astrology or horoscopes
, or even if you're just looking forpersonal life advice
, you might want to check outAstrology Zone Premier
forAndroid
,iPhone
andBlackberry
. For $1.99 theastrology application
will not only givedaily horoscopes
that you can view before and after the date, it also give you a list ofimportant dates
,matchmaking tips
andstress reducing advice
for each of the sun signs.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
#9 / 2010-07-29 09:00:00 / 1:17 min.
There is a way to
protect your private information
from applications whenusing Facebook
. It might take a little bit of time, but by going through yourFacebook application settings
you'll have yourprivacy protected
in no time.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#4 / 2010-07-29 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.
You may have been unaware while
using Facebook
that your friends canshare information
about you unknowingly throughgames and applications
. Fortunately, you can prevent this by making some tweaks to yourprivacy settings
.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
#8 / 2010-07-28 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.
If you've
installed applications
when you'reusing Facebook
then you may be unaware that you've beensharing information with those applications
. That includes all of yourprofile information
that you might have thought was private. We'll tell you more in this tutorial.
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
#3 / 2010-07-28 09:00:00 / 1:09 min.
If you're one of those
Facebook users
who has installed a lot ofapplications and games
then you might want to take another look at yourprivacy settings
. There is an entire category of privacy settings that applies purely to applications, games and websites and changing these settings may helpkeep your Facebook account secure
.
Tutorials
#760 / 2010-07-22 09:31:00 / 2:28 min.
Vlingo
is a popular tool for BlackBerry and iPhone that is now available forAndroid phones
. Vlingo is afree application
that willturn speech into text
and can be used for a great deal of functions such as doing anInternet search with speech
,reading texts or emails
to you and more.People can talk faster than they type. They can also talk faster than their thumbs can move. Vlingo is a popular tool for BlackBerry and iPhone that's now come to Android. You can talk and Vlingo listens and acts.
Tutorials
#756 / 2010-07-16 09:30:00 / 2:18 min.
Some users get confused when they hear about widgets on their Android phone. Not to be confused with applications, widgets can be placed on your Home screen and can be set to display information about applications. You can often
widgets on their Android phone. Not to be confused with applications, widgets can be placed on your Home screen and can be set to display information about applications. You can often customize your widgets or choose different sizes of widgets
. We'll show you how to place widgets
on the home screen and more in this tutorial.
different sizes of widgets
. We'll show youhow to place widgets
on the home screen and more in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#753 / 2010-07-13 09:30:00 / 1:38 min.
If you've got an Android phone, you may have wondered if there is a way to
manually update your Android applications
. There is and it's fairly easy to do. In this tutorial we'll show youhow to update Android applications
and at the same timehow to see available updates
by program.
60-Second App - Apple
#15 / 2010-07-09 10:00:00 / 1:08 min.
If you're looking for a
free news application
for your iPad then you can't get much better thanReuters News Pro
. Besides being free, this application is also optimized for the iPad and features a streamlined layout that makes it easy to navigate between news of all sorts includingbusiness news
,sports updates
,tech trends
and more!
Tutorials
#750 / 2010-07-08 09:30:00 / 1:38 min.
If you'd like to be able to
scan QR codes with your iPhone
, it's easy to do. Just get ascanning app
from the Apple App Store and you're set. Here, we'll give an example of oneQR scanning program for the iPhone
that's completely free!
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#6 / 2010-06-23 09:30:00 / 13:54 min.
The new
iOS 4 by Apple
is a new operating system that works with the newiPhone 4
as well as theiPhone 3G
, 3GS and theiPod Touch
. It adds all sorts ofnew features
, including the ability tomultitask on your iPhone
, the ability tocreate folders to organize applications
, anintegrated email client
, aiPhone digital zoom feature
and much more!
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#2 / 2010-06-23 09:10:00 / 3:07 min.
The new
iOS 4 software
allowsiPhone and iPod Touch
users tocreate folders for applications
in order tomanage applications
andincrease the number of available applications
on their device. This makes it easier tonavigate between applications
as you can create folders with apps for specific situations.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#1 / 2010-06-23 09:00:00 / 2:53 min.
The new
iOS 4 by Apple
givesiPhone and iPod Touch users
the ability touse multiple applications simultaneously
. Multitasking like this was previously unavailable due to battery life concerns but, thanks to the new OS, that is no longer a concern. In this episode, we'll show youhow to multitask using your iPhone
includinghow to close active programs
andhow to navigate between programs
.
Facebook Privacy Primer
#6 / 2010-06-14 09:00:00 / 1:35 min.
There are so many cool
applications on Facebook
that it's easy to forget the ones we downloaded last month or even last week. Your list of applications can quickly swell with unused apps and, although they don't take up hard drive space or local resources, all of these applications have access to your information. If you're done with an application and don't want itaccessing your personal information
, you canremove the Facebook application
by following these simple steps.
Facebook Privacy Primer
#1 / 2010-06-07 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.
In this first part of our 10-part series on Facebook privacy settings we'll show you how to use the Help Center in Facebook. This is where you go to access your
Help Center in Facebook. This is where you go to access your account settings
and change your security settings
and privacy levels. It's also where you go to get help for Facebook applications
. We'll walk you through the various tabs and lists of options you have here including Using Facebook
, Getting Started and more.
Tutorials
#716 / 2010-05-25 09:31:00 / 1:48 min.
As you download more
programs for your Android
phone you might find that you prefer those to the ones that your phone still uses by default. There is a way toclear the default programs
on your handset so that those won't be used first and, at the same time,set default programs
that you prefer more. We'll show you how in this tutorial!
Tutorials
#693 / 2010-05-10 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.
Not every program that runs on your
Android phone
is a program, so to speak. There are some that are called widgets and they work a bit differently. Unlike regular programs they don't just install themselves so you have to add them manually. Here'show to install a widget
on your Android.
Tutorials
#684 / 2010-05-03 09:31:00 / 1:32 min.
Read It Later is a cool add-on for Firefox that lets you save something that you see on the Internet so you can "read it later." Now, you can also read your saved stuff right on your iPhone!
Tutorials
#680 / 2010-04-29 09:31:00 / 1:02 min.
When you're working on a computer there are programs that you use over and over again. The same is true when
working with your Android phone
. You may not be aware of it, but yourAndroid phone has a quick launch feature
to make switching between programs even easier.
Tutorials
#596 / 2010-03-02 09:30:00 / 3:24 min.
In the early days of mobile devices, you had to navigate around the Internet and jump through all kinds of hoops to
install applications on your BlackBerry
. While it can't match theiPhone App Store or even the Android Market
, there is a simple solution for BlackBerry users looking for simple app downloads in the BlackBerry App World. Doc gives the guided tour.
Web Watch
#8 / 2009-07-10 12:00:00 / 3:10 min.
The
cloud computing
concept puts all of your data, your applications, in short everything you'd typically have on your home or office computer, on remote storage. Web applications are a huge part of the cloud computing concept: anywhere you can get an Internet connection, you can have access to your apps. Adobe Air lets you interact with your web apps outside of your web browser. Stacy Reed runs down her top picks for thefive best Adobe Air applications
.
Tutorials
#209 / 2009-05-06 09:31:00 / 2:32 min.
Sometimes you have programs on your BlackBerry that you no longer want or need. In those cases it's easy to remove programs in just a few, simple steps. Uninstalling programs frees up space on your BlackBerry. Here's how.
Tutorials
#135 / 2009-03-16 09:31:00 / 1:17 min.
Some Mac programs give you an easy way to make them start when you login. You just right-click on the program in the Dock and select Open at Login. With other programs however, you don't have that option. When that's the case there's still a way to have the program you want automatically start. Here's how.
A guided tour of Windows 7
#3 / 2009-02-25 09:00:00 / 2:05 min.
Windows 7 is adding all kinds of new features to the Windows operating system. At the same time however, Microsoft has taken the time to update the interfaces of a couple of old standards, Wordpad and Paint. Both now sport the "ribbon" that was introduced in Office 2007. The ribbon gives both products a classy new interface and makes them easier to use.
iPhone Basics
#4 / 2009-01-08 09:00:00 / 7:18 min.
The iPhone 3G is the hottest phone there is. In this episode, Andy Walker runs through how to find, download, install, and move iPhone applications from the App Store. Applications in the App Store allow you to do much more with your iPhone. There are thousands of apps available from games, tweaks, e-book readers and much, much more.
Lab Rats
#69 / 2007-04-16 17:00:00 / 25:16 min.
Andy and Sean battle it out on the merits of the two platforms.
How Do I use the BlackBerry Torch
In this series we show you how to use
BlackBerry OS 6.0
which comes with theBlackBerry Torch
. We'll show youhow to navigate your BlackBerry
andmanage your applications
, as well as how to find any file on your BlackBerry. There are also some greatmultimedia tools
which we'll show you how to use.
Staying on budget with your iPhone
In this series we present five iPhone apps to help you stay on budget. Debt Free and Bill Minder both keep you on top of your bills while Mileage Log and Hours Tracker let you keep track of travel expenses and track billable hours. All of these apps will help you manage both your time and your money.
Understanding the Facebook community and your privacy settings
If you're a frequent
Facebook user
then you'll want to watch each of these 10 episodes, plus the bonus! We go overFacebook community features
, how they affect yourpersonal privacy settings
, how toprevent applications from accessing your information
and more! Stick around for each of the episodes andprotect your privacy
!
How to keep your Facebook account private and secure
If you have
Facebook security concerns
then we have some quick and easy advice on how tosecure your Facebook account
. In this series we'll cover all sorts ofFacebook security issues
from yourFacebook default privacy settings
toblocking users on Facebook
andmaking your Facebook posts private
.
Checking in with Gowalla
In this series we introduce you to Gowalla. Gowalla is a social networking service that provides you with a virtual passport and allows you to check in to spots all around the world. You can use Gowalla share your favorite spots with friends, find locations in your area or create a trip with a number of spots, all while earning badges and pins for your efforts.
Hidden Google treasures
There are so many Google services available that you probably aren't even aware of them all. That's why in this series we're going to show you a bunch of Google tools that haven't gotten as much attention. We'll show you how to use Google Custom Search, Google Books, Google Knol and more, services that can save you valuable time and make your life easier.
How do I use iOS 5
Though rumors of a new iPhone (or perhaps even two new iPhones) have dominated the tech news sphere for months now, the one certainty has been the release of the new iteration of Apple's mobile platform, iOS 5. Now that it's here we've put together a series for you showing how to install iOS 5 after backing up your content, highlighting the more significant of the new features and showing you how they work.
How do I use the HP TouchPad
In this series we'll introduce you to the HP's answer to the iPad, the HP TouchPad. This touchscreen tablet PC has some impressive hardware features including a dual-core Snapdragon processor, a discreet graphics unit and support for inductive charging. You'll also find a front-facing camera, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and more.
How do I use the HTC HD7
Throughout this series we'll show you how to use the HTC HD7. This is a smartphone running Windows Phone 7 featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen. We'll show you how to set up your HD7, how to use Windows Phone 7, how to get WP7 apps and more.
Sharing your photos with Instagram
Instagram is a free application for the iPhone that allows you to easily share photos with friends. In this series, we'll show you how to use Instagram including how to set up an Instagram account and how to find friends to share photos with. It's easy to use and allows you to let people know what you're up to quickly using pictures instead of words.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
The new
iOS 4 by Apple
is a new operating system that works with the newiPhone 4
as well as theiPhone 3G
, 3GS and theiPod Touch
. It adds all sorts ofnew features
including the ability tomultitask on your iPhone
, the ability tocreate folders to organize applications
, anintegrated email client
, aiPhone digital zoom feature
and much more!
How Do I take better photos with the iPhone 4
In this series we show you how to use the iPhone 4 camera. While there are two cameras on the iPhone 4, the rear one is the primary camera and allows you to shoot 5-megapixel photos with a flash or high density range turned on. We'll show you how to do all that and more, and at the end we'll even suggest some photography apps for the iPhone for you to try out.
Top 10 free and top 10 paid iPhone apps
In this series we highlight some of the best apps to hit the iPhone. In the first two episodes we'll talk about the top 10 best free iPhone apps and in the following two episodes we'll show you the top 10 best paid apps for iPhone so you get the best bang for your buck.
Using your Windows Phone 7
In this series we show you how to use your Windows Phone 7. From setting up your phone to navigating through the Windows Phone 7 mobile interface we've got you covered. We'll also demonstrate how to use the various multimedia features, access Xbox Live from your phone and more all using the new LG Optimus Quantum.
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