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Frederico Viticci at MacStories has written a great article on how to set up a VPN server on your Mac. Connecting to a VPN server is very important if you are connecting to public networks…
Engadget is reporting that AT&T has confirmed that iPad users who are currently on the discontinued unlimited data plan will be able to transfer the plan to the iPad 2. Last June AT&T…
Many Verizon iPhone users are reporting on Twitter and Verizon forums that they have received a dialog box prompting them to update carrier settings. A contributor on the Verizon forums…
When Steve Jobs announced FaceTime on the iPhone 4 in June of 2010, it seemed like the future of calling. We’ve seen stuff like this on Star Trek and the Jetsons, but Apple was finally…
Rene Ritchie at TiPb posted a great article on why 2011 will be the year of the iPad 2. From TiPb: When Steve Jobs announced iPad 2 on Wednesday he listed a lot of great features and…
iOS 4.3 has a new Personal Hotspot feature, which turns your iPhone 4 into a 5-device mobile hotspot. It lets you use your iPhone’s 3G connection with WiFi, Bluetooth or USB. But to use…
Apple is no longer shipping the TechTool Deluxe CDs with AppleCare boxes. This is a good move in my opinion, since I doubt anyone ever really used them. Those tools could easily be replaced…
Snap is a cool app that automatically assigns keyboard shortcuts to apps pinned in your dock, so you can launch the apps you frequently use with minimal effort. You can also set custom…
CollegeHumor has made an Apple version of the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory movie, revealing the secret of the Apple factory. Although it’s kinda funny, I don’t agree with the…
Skyfire is a web browser for iPhone that lets you play Flash video. If you haven’t installed Skyfire for iPhone yet, now is a great time. Version 3.0 was just released and brings even more…
CNN predicted that the iPad 2 would have “dueling operating systems so you can do more.” My guess is this reporter also thinks the Internet is a “series of tubes.” Thanks CNN, your…
Best Buy has confirmed on their website that they will have the iPad 2 on March…
Apple announced yesterday that iOS 4.3, which will be available March 11, will bring personal hotspot capability to GSM iPhone 4s. AT&T confirmed to Phone Scoop that the company will…
Apple’s press conference, titled “Come See What 2011 Will Be the Year Of,” will be starting at 10AM Pacific Time / 1PM Eastern Time. Apple will not be providing live video or audio coverage…
Engadget had a chance to check out the iPad 2 and has posted a short hands-on video. Here are some of their reactions from the experience: This thing is insanely fast. We’re not joking —…
During their iPad 2 event today, Apple announced that iOS 4.3 will be available on March 11. iOS 4.3 includes a faster Safari browser, iTunes Home Sharing, AirPLay enhancements, iPad side…
Apple announced GarageBand for iPad today. The app includes a collection of musical instruments designed for multi-touch. It has drums, drum machines, keyboards, synthesizers, guitars and…
With the announcement of the iPad 2 today, Apple has reduced the prices of the first-generation iPad models on its online store. The new prices are available through a special clearance…
With Apple’s media event starting soon, it’s no surprise that their online store is down for updating. Hopefully when it comes back online we will be able to order the iPad…
Apple has posted a video of todays iPad 2 media event on their website. You can also steam it from your Apple TV or download it from…
Apple announced the iPad 2 today at a press conference. It’s thinner, lighter, faster and has a camera on the front and back. The iPad 2 will be available on March 11 starting at $499.…
Apple announced today that iMovie is coming to the iPad 2 on launch. iMovie for iPad 2 lets you edit the HD videos you’ve shot on your iPad 2 and turn them into a masterpiece. iMovie gives…
For the past few weeks now everyone has been talking about Apple coming out with a “cheaper” iPhone. Well, I’m here to remind all those people that a cheaper iPhone is already available,…
