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Change Or Reset Your Apple ID Password On Your iOS Device [iOS Tip]

Apple-store-sign-inForgetting a password to any service is frustrating, especially if you’re itching to download the latest Angry Birds update. But when it comes to your Apple ID, it’s actually very simple to change or reset your password on your iOS device. Here’s how to...

Use Fahrenheit To Display The Temperature On Your Home Screen Without Jailbreaking [iOS Tip]

local-weather-fahrenheitThose handy weather widgets commonly found on Android-powered devices aren’t available to iOS users, thanks to Apple’s tight control over third-party software. But you can find some weather apps in the App Store that will display the current temperature on your home screen using...

Save Your Mac’s iWork Documents Directly To iCloud [Video How-To]

iWorkAs of this point, the current version of iWork for Mac has absolutely no iCloud functionality, while the iOS version fully supports it. This tends to be frustrating when moving files around, as it makes what should be a straightforward process into a disaster....

How To Delete Saved Usernames & Passwords In Mobile Safari [iOS Tip]

clear-autofill-iphoneThe ability to have mobile Safari save the usernames and passwords that we enter frequently on our iOS devices can be hugely helpful, especially for the forgetful minds amongst us. But not everyone feels comfortable having these details saved on their device. After all,...

Use A Screensaver As Your Desktop Wallpaper [Video How-To]

Ever wanted to spruce up your plain, boring desktop? There’s actually a way you can use your screensaver as your desktop wallpaper. In this video, I’ll show you two different ways of going about doing this. Terminal text: cd /System/Library/Frameworks/ScreenSaver.framework/Resources/ ScreenSaverEngine.app/Contents/MacOS/ScreenSaverEngine -background Similar Posts:Use...

Sync Your Contacts With Twitter To Add Usernames & Photos To Your Address Book [iOS Tip]

Twitter-contacts-syncWe’ve already shown you how to sync your address book with the Facebook app for iOS to add profile pictures and other credentials, but what if you prefer to use Twitter instead? Well, fortunately for you, you can also sync your address book with...

Never Wait For A Genius Bar Appointment Again Using The Apple Store App [iOS Tip]

Genius-Bar-appt-iOSOutstanding reliability is just one of the reasons why we fall in love with our Apple products. But unfortunately, everything goes wrong from time to time. That’s why we have the Genius Bar. Did you know it’s incredibly easy to book Genius Bar appointments...

I Can’t Reinstall Snow Leopard After Installing Lion [Ask MacRx]

mac_os_x_lion_install.jpgNow here’s a bizarre headscratcher. A reader’s Mac Pro was upgraded from Snow Leopard to Lion, then refused to subsequently boot off the Snow Leopard DVD to reinstall the older OS on another drive. Despite many different attempts, for this one Mac it appears...

Customize Notification Center To Fit Your Every Need [Video How-To]

NotificationNotification Center, one of the biggest features in iOS 5, is a great step in the right direction, but is somewhat lacking. In this video, I’ll show you some great tweaks for jailbroken devices that let you customize notification center to no end. Similar...

Unofficial "Look Up in 1Password" bookmarklet for iOS 5

1Password is one of my most-used iOS apps, since I need it to log in to any site which requires a password. Since the introduction of 1Password on iOS, Agile has provided a bookmarklet which will open 1Password and then search for the current domain. ...

How To Forget A Wi-Fi Network On Your iOS Device [iOS Tip]

forget-network-iosOnce you’ve connected to a Wi-Fi network on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, your device remembers its credentials and, for your convenience, connects automatically next time. However, this isn’t always helpful. Sometimes we connect to hotspots accidentally, and it’s frustrating when your device...

How To Forget A Wi-Fi Network On Your iOS Device [iOS Tip]

forget-network-iosOnce you’ve connected to a Wi-Fi network on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, your device remembers its credentials and, for your convenience, connects automatically next time. However, this isn’t always helpful. Sometimes we connect to hotspots accidentally, and it’s frustrating when your device...