Jailbreak 101 – Lesson 3: Pros and Cons of Jailbreaking

This post is part of a 4 part series that overviews jailbreaking, addresses common misconceptions about the process, discusses its pros and cons, and describes how perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch.  This post, part 3 of a 4 part series on jailbreaking iOS devices, will discuss some of the major benefits and some drawbacks to the process. If you missed them, check out Lesson 1: An Overview of Jailbreaking and Lesson 2: Common Misconceptions about Jailbreaking. Also check out Lesson 4: How to Perform a Jailbreak. Pros of Jailbreaking The benefits of jailbreaking an iOS Continue Reading →

Jailbreak 101 – Lesson 2: Common Misconceptions about Jailbreaking

This post is part of a 4 part series that overviews jailbreaking, addresses common misconceptions about the process, discusses its pros and cons, and describes how perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch. There are many misconceptions that exist about jailbreaking and prevent people from performing the process on their device. In this post, part 2 of a 4 part series, I will address some of the most common ones. If you missed Lesson 1: An Overview of Jailbreaking, check it out here. Also check out Lesson 3: Pros and Cons of Jailbreaking and Lesson Continue Reading →

Jailbreak 101 – Lesson 1: An Overview of Jailbreaking

This post is part of a 4 part series that overviews jailbreaking, addresses common misconceptions about the process, discusses its pros and cons, and describes how perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch. If you’ve been around the world of iOS devices for any length for time, chances are you’ve heard someone mention jailbreaking. There are many benefits to jailbreaking an iOS device, and also many misconceptions that go along with the process. In this post, part 1 of a 4 part series on jailbreaking, I will provide an overview of jailbreaking and Continue Reading →

1Password App discounted by more than 50%

1Password App discounted by more than 50%

1Password [Direct Link] is by far my most used app next to the built-in apps like Phone, Messages, Calendar, Camera, and Mail. I use 1Password every day. I was able to purchase 1Password awhile back for 50% off which is an incredible value based on how much the app can do. I have written before about 1Password and you can see the review here: 1Password App – Effortlessly remember all your logins and passwords. To summarize, 1Password is an app that allows you to input all of your logins, passwords, profile info, and even credit cards into a single location behind Continue Reading →

The perfect car dashboard-window mount for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6s Plus

The perfect car dashboard-window mount for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S

Ever since Apple included GPS in the iPhone 3G, I have been a regular user of various maps apps that provide driving directions on the go. The only trick to this is figuring out how to set your iPhone up in the car so that you can easily see the directions without taking your eyes and concentration off of the road. There are lots of car dashboard and window mounts out there. I have tried various ones that mount to the fan vent or are connected to an extension from the cigarette lighter. None of these have been good solutions. Continue Reading →

How to Print Driving Directions directly from your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

How to Print Driving Directions directly from your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

This article will show you how to print driving directions directly from your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. Many people still like to use paper products for directions, printing out certain emails, etc. There is an easy way to print driving directions that you pull up on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. It is a built-in feature of the stock Maps App and all you need is an Airprint compatible printer (for more on what printers are compatible with iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch see this article: Airprint Printers). Here is how to print driving directions Continue Reading →

Automate simple tasks – IFTTT for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad (mini)

If you’re like me, then you’re one of those people that is always looking for ways to get things done faster all the while better maximizing your time. As a long time mac user I’ve frequently played around with the built in “Automator” tool that allows you to make simple scripts (or applications) that automate redundant tasks for you. While Automator isn’t available for iPhone, the new mobile application IFTTT (If This Then That – pronounced like gift without the “g”) allows you to build simple, yet powerful “recipes” as they call it that are both useful and help automate Continue Reading →

App Review – iTranslate Voice for iPhone, iPad (Mini), & iPod Touch

This is a video review of iTranslate Voice, one of the best translation apps available on the App Store. iTranslate Voice is a great solution for translating between two languages on the fly using natural voice conversation. It also sports a slick user interface and amazing features. If you travel abroad or often find yourself around people who speak different languages, this is definitely an app you will want to check out! iTranslate Voice is available for iPhone and iPod Touch on the App Store and is currently selling for $1.99. Also, check out iTranslate Voice HD for your iPad Continue Reading →

iOS 7 Tip: How to set EQ and Volume Limit for music on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

How to set EQ and Volume Limit for music on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

This article will show you how to set the EQ levels and Volume Limit in iOS 7 on the iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. The EQ settings are built in to the Settings App and they allow you to adjust the sound of the audio by doing things like increasing bass, reducing bass, optimizing for spoken word, etc. There are a total of 23 preset EQ options that you can choose from on your iOS device. The Volume Limit is also built in to the Music section of the Settings App. This allows you to set a maximum volume Continue Reading →

FullBlast – Stream music from your iPhone, iPad (mini) and iPod Touch

FullBlast – Stream music from your iPhone, iPad (mini) and iPod Touch I’ve been a long time Playstation 3 owner, and while there are many similar features between the PS3 and the Apple TV, I just haven’t been able to bring myself to purchasing an Apple TV… yet. One of the main benefits of owning the Apple TV that I’ve found myself longing for has been the draw of Apple’s Airplay feature. Airplay enables you to play videos, photos, slideshows, and even mirror games you’re playing from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad (mini) up on your flatscreen or jumbotron (pending Continue Reading →