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You’ve got your iPad out, and you’re ready to chat a little on FaceTime. There’s nothing quite like seeing a person you care about and talking to them.
If you’re having issues with FaceTime, don’t sweat it because there are plenty of solutions out there. Here are a few of the most common ones: [Read more…]
A while back I wrote a post explaining how to find the warranty status of any Apple device.
That method works well, but it can involve multiple, time-consuming steps in certain situations.
However, you can quickly determine the status of your iPhone or iPad with just a few quick taps if the device is still in working order. Here’s how: [Read more…]
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These days most everyone has an old unused Android tablet sitting on a shelf somewhere. And chances are a good number of them still work just fine.
If you happen to be one of those folks that have an old, but working tablet sitting around, why not do something productive with it instead of letting it gather dust? [Read more…]
iPads are known for their portability and versatility, serving not only as entertainment devices but also as valuable tools for professional tasks.
One of the significant advantages of using an iPad is the ability to employ it as a secondary monitor for a Windows computer, which can greatly enhance your productivity.
This feature allows you to extend your Windows desktop onto your iPad, giving you extra screen to manage your work efficiently. [Read more…]
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It’s no secret that Apple’s iPad line of tablets have amazing touch screens and quite functional virtual onscreen keyboards.
However, it’s also no secret that most people find it much easier to type using a full screen physical keyboard and “tapping” doesn’t give you the same level of control you can get with a mouse.
For most typical “tablet” tasks the iPad’s virtual keyboard and touch screen work just fine, but if you do a lot of typing and/or image manipulation you might be better off attaching a physical keyboard and mouse to your iPad so you can use it like a laptop. [Read more…]