Category: Guides

  • How to delete application caches in Mac OS X

    If you’re struggling with a crashing Mac app or just trying to clean-up the remnants of an uninstalled program, deleting application caches can be a good place to start. Application caches are used by both native and third-party applications to store temporary information (like a recently visited webpage) and speed up load times. In general,…

  • Ask Techerator: Can I copy photos from my iPad to an external hard drive?

    As the popularity of Apple’s mobile devices like the iPad continues to increase, consumers are looking at ways to replace their personal computers for an iPad. This frequently raises a question: Is there a way to connect an external drive to the iPad to transfer photos? The short answer is no you cannot directly connect…

  • How to create a slideshow on your iPad

    The iPad has many uses and one its features is presenting slideshows of your photos. In fact, slideshows look fabulous on the iPad. How do you create a slideshow on the iPad? You can create slideshows through the built-in Photos app or using a third-party app. Adding photos to your iPad Whether using Apple’s Photos…

  • How 4G mobile networks are changing our lives

    When the iPhone 5 was announced, many people wondered how its many incremental changes would allow Apple to take the lead again in the smartphone market. Of all the changes, there is one feature that will be the most important, and will most impact the impression of the public: 4G. The 4G radio upgrade that…

  • How to update your Apple iOS device to iOS 6

    Recently, Apple released iOS 6 for iPods, iPads, and iPhones. Apple has stated that it comes packed with over two hundred new features. So how do you get this update onto your device? It is actually very easy to do. First you need to determine if your device is compatible with the update. iOS 6…

  • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) might just be the future of business

    As consumers become more familiar with technology, and the technology itself becomes more affordable and flexible, the question of whether Bring Your Own Device policies are practical is becoming a main topic in the business world. Today, there are hundreds of options for smartphones, and consumers can custom order a laptop to exactly fit their…

  • How to enable the new Twitter profile style

    The folks at Twitter are at it again.  This time, they took a long look at the old profile format and asked the question “How can we make this uniform across all the digital media platforms?”  Well, according to their blog (most notably this post here), it appears they have solved that with a new…

  • How to install a SSD in a MacBook Pro

    Upgrading your computer with a solid-state hard drive is probably one of the most beneficial upgrades you could make. Boot-up times decrease tremendously and programs launch almost instantly. I finally made the plunge to an SSD recently and haven’t looked back. However, many of the how-to guides that I needed in order to properly install…

  • How to make a DIY laptop stand for $8

    A laptop stand is a great thing to have if you’re working at a desk. It not only allows your laptop to breath more easily and run cooler (since it’s propped up), but it also makes your setup more ergonomic by having your laptop’s display at eye level. You can buy laptop stands pretty much…

  • Apple OS X Mountain Lion – First Impressions

    You don’t have to look very hard on the Internet to find reviews of Mountain Lion, Apple’s new revision of the OS X operating system. This review is slightly different. As a cynical, old school techie, I’m never particularly wowed by or interested in sparkly new features. All that really concerns me is exactly how…