Tag: iOS

Improve iPhone Passcode Numerical Lock

Improve iPhone Passcode Numerical Lock

The default passcode for iPad and iPhone uses a fairly simple four digit numerical password, these are fairly easy to guess because statistically many people use common passwords or some variation of a simple theme, like a repetition, countdown, or birth year. Obviously, this isn’t the most secure.

The New iTunes 11

The New iTunes 11

iTunes 11 had just been released, the 11th iteration of a software that had been around since 2001 promises a major revamp over the user interface of iTunes 10, which have lasted for about two years now.

Miracast vs Airplay

Miracast vs Airplay

Miracast is a new offering for the Nexus 4 Android 4.2. It is a video streaming specification created by the Wi-Fi Alliance. It allows a user to share whatever is displayed on their device’s screen with another compatible product. So you could share your Nexus 4 screen to a TV or a tablet or another …

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Getting the most out of Cloud Storage

Getting the most out of Cloud Storage

Cloud has been a buzzword in the technology world for a couple of years now. It is the use of computing resources (hardware and software) that are delivered as a service over a network (e.g. Internet). Cloud storage services are the most common and there are multiple options for users today. You have Dropbox, Microsoft …

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Multiple Accounts Single iTunes

Multiple Accounts Single iTunes

If you share a computer with others and everyone has their own iPhone or iPad, it could get rather messy. iTunes does not have good support for multiple accounts at the moment. For e.g. let’s say I own an iPhone and my brother owns an iPad, I would want to pair it with a separate …

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Apple Launch Event (23 Oct) – 13" Macbook Pro & iPad Mini

Apple Launch Event (23 Oct) – 13" Macbook Pro & iPad Mini

New Macbook Pro. New iPad Mini. Apple Fans! Stay tuned to 23 October 2012. The upcoming event has primarily focused on the iPad Mini but Apple would also likely unveil a refresh to the current Macbook Pro series. The new MacBook Pro 13″ with a Retina screen of resolution up to 2560 x 1600, is …

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What to do with old iPod/iPhone Docks? I-Wave Receiver

What to do with old iPod/iPhone Docks? I-Wave Receiver

The I-Wave receiver is a Bluetooth dongle that connects to your iPod or iPhone dock in place of the device. If you have upgraded to an iPhone 5, this is a great workaround to still use your previous 30 pin dock with a new lightning connector device. While you could splash out more cash for …

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