Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Featured App-YouTube

Today, Google released an updated version of it's YouTube app. This update is a big milestone because it now natively supports the iPad's larger screen. Until today, users had to stretch the small screen of the iPhone-focused YouTube app in order to use it on their iPads.

This update will be a relief to the many users who have upgraded to iOS 6, only to find the YouTube app that Apple had originally installed as part of the core system missing.

YouTube is a FREE app, and the update is free as well. It is available in the App Store on your iPad or iPhone.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

iOS Christmas Gifts Ideas

iHome bluetooth speaker - $39.99 - http://bit.ly/X2q7GQ

Light and compact providing great sound for the size.

Apple TV - $99.99 - http://bit.ly/UelZ1F

An absolute gem for $99 allowing endless opportunities of enjoyment ... link Apple TV to your iTunes library with Home Sharing to spice up your home entertainment center, beautiful screen savers that can be linked to Photo Streams, movie rental from the comfort of your home, Netflix, sports recaps ... and oh yea, wireless mirroring from iPad, iPhone or Macbook Pro top notch tool both in the home and the workplace.  You are really going to enjoy your Apple TV.

iPad Wall Mount - $14.99 - http://amzn.to/TtX1L1

For $14.99 ... give me a break, this is a no brainer. 

Dual USB wall charger - $9.99 - http://amzn.to/X5Ada4

A great price for a dual USB wall charger to maximize wall socket efficiency for multiple device charging.

iPad Smart Cover - $39.99-$69.99 - http://bit.ly/QthKRP

Once again, Apple designs a simple and beautiful product as a screen cover that folds nicely for prop up.  Magnetic edges can put your device to sleep upon "closing".

iTunes or App Store Gift Cards - $15 and up - http://bit.ly/RadjsX

With the incredible amount of apps, music, ringtones, TV shows, and movies available at your fingertips ... who wouldn't enjoy free money in the iTunes and App Stores?  Stuff a stocking with one of those.

Airport Express - $99.99 - http://bit.ly/ofSZ

A pretty little router, indeed.  Using the Airport Utility for Mac or iOS devices, the Airport Express setup can be completed in minutes to take on the road to extend or create a new network in a flash.  An audio port enables another slick avenue for AirPlaying to connected speakers or receivers from Mac, iPad or iPhone to enhance the home entertainment experience.

Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation, and Powerstation Duo - $79.99 - $99.99 - http://bit.ly/nzpp1D - http://bit.ly/LM0AtH

Using your iPhone/iPad to the extreme and always look for a charger?  This compact accessory provides comes with one or two USB ports for mobile device charing on the go.

Bluetooth keyboard - $69.99 - http://bit.ly/12aybpJ

Typing on your iPhone or iPad a little cumbersome?  Hook up a bluetooth keyboard, and the iPad can easily replace the needs of a laptop for college students and professionals.

Stylus - $16.99 and up - http://bit.ly/12n9RQH

Ranging from a simple little pen like stylus to our personal favorite, the stylus, pen, laser pointer triple threat, styli help keep your screen clean from fingerprints and can help with tapping in specific areas of your screen.

Community Education class - $30 - http://bit.ly/QZGzGu

New Mac, iPad or iPhone and have questions?  We have answers.  Classes range from helping you get out of the gates with setup to maximizing the potential of your Apple products in the workplace.  We look forward to seeing you in class in the SE MN regions of Rochester, Kasson, Stewartville, Austin or Owatonna.

Take a screenshot on your Mac

Capture Screen Shots
In Mac OS X, you can use simple keyboard shortcuts to do all sorts of things, including capturing images of what’s on your Mac screen. For example, you can take a screen shot of your entire screen by holding down the Command and Shift keys and pressing a 3.

If you hold down the Command and Shift keys and press 4, Mac OS X turns the cursor into crosshairs you can use to select whatever portion of your display you’d like to capture in a screen shot.

If you immediately hit the Spacebar after typing Command-Shift-4, Mac OS X replaces those crosshairs with a little camera. Using the camera, you can take a screen shot of the Dock, the entire menu bar, a single open menu, the desktop, or any open window.