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Posts tagged ‘iOS’

Mar 5

Get iOS And Android-Like Folder Creation In Windows With Smart Folders

While desktop/laptop operating systems have come a long way in many areas, there are still some aspects in which they have remained relatively unchanged. Newer, mobile OSes, like Android and iOS, while not as full-featured and flexible, have introduced several improvements in user interface and usability.

One such feature is the ability to create new folders by dragging items (i.e., apps) onto one another. If you’d like a comparable function for your traditional computer, and you use Windows, you should try out Smart Folders. Read more

Jul 11

Tame The Android Beast By Learning About Android Partitions

While many people use Android devices without exploring their comprehensive feature set, there are some individuals that like to tinker and get the most out of their mobile devices. Android phones, with their greater flexibility and user control, are more akin to real computers than their iOS brethren, and, consequently, require a steeper learning curve.

Today, I’d like to focus on one aspect of the Android experience, Android partitions. Read more

Jun 27

Improve Your iOS Experience With These Useful Bookmarklets

The bookmarklet is an incredibly useful applet that is stored as the URL of a web browser bookmark. They can be an easy way to add additional functionality to your browser, and since they are just bookmarks, they can be easily organized and synced with the rest of your browser’s saved pages.

The utility of these little apps becomes even more apparent when considering the circumscribed nature of iOS’s mobile Safari. Since you cannot augment the browser’s capabilities with extensions, the only way to enhance your browsing sessions is to embrace the bookmarklet. Let’s examine how to get started taking advantage of these handy little apps. Read more

Jun 1

Backup And Copy Data Between Your iOS Devices

iTunes does an admirable job of ensuring that your iOS devices are periodically backed up during its sync procedure, but, as with most things Apple, the end user is not given much control over the process. Backups are encrypted and the data is not accessible save for completely restoring your device. A freeware application called iPhone Explorer can give you back control of your iOS data. Read more

May 6

Know Your History: An Operating System Infographic

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

George Santayana

I am not the biggest fan of the infograph, but every once in awhile, one comes along that is too good to pass up.

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Apr 1

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How To Repair Botched Android Market Installations

Google’s Android operating system has evolved into a viable competitor to Apple’s iOS in the mobile marketplace. Yet, unlike its tightly controlled cousin from Cupertino, it has been known to suffer from some of the unreliability issues associated with platforms that offer more freedom and a diverse selection of hardware/software configurations. Specifically, if you have been having issues with installing apps through Google’s Android Market, Whitson Gordon from Lifehacker might have a fix for you. Read more

Feb 28

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One Password Manager To Rule Them All: LastPass, Part 2

This is the second entry in a multi-part series on LastPass. Part 1 Part 3

O.K. So, now you know what the problem is, you recognize what constitutes good, password policy and you’ve been introduced to one possible solution. Yet, some nagging questions remain and you’re skeptical (as you should be). Why should you trust a third-party with your sensitive information? Exactly what information is being sent to them, how is it secured and is this really the best solution for password security? We have much ground to cover, so let’s dig in. Read more