How to Properly Use Dictation in iOS 6

2:40 PM, Jan. 12th, 2013 · Sandro Cuccia · How-To

Using dictation with Siri

No need to scream when using the iOS Dictation feature. It works really, really well as long as you follow some guidelines. Sandro Cuccia shows you how to get the most from Dictation using Siri.

Forget Shortcuts, How to Take Mac OS X Screenshots With Preview

1:10 PM, Jan. 9th, 2013 · Jim Tanous · How-To

How to Take Screenshots With Preview

There are several keyboard shortcuts that make taking screenshots in OS X very powerful and useful. But not everyone wants to remember a bunch of shortcuts. Instead of staring blankly at your keyboard, trying to remember the right combination of keys, open Apple's Preview app and get even more flexibility for taking screenshots. We'll show you how!

How to Set Up & Use the iPad Clock App in iOS 6

10:30 AM, Jan. 5th, 2013 · Sandro Cuccia · How-To

The Clock app icon.

With last year's release of iOS 6, many veteran users lauded the debut of a pre-configured Clock app. Sandro Cuccia shows you how to set up, use and enjoy this functional but simple and beautiful timekeeper for iPad and iPad mini.

How to Locate & Manage Your “Stuff” in OS X

6:19 PM, Dec. 31st, 2012 · Sandro Cuccia · How-To

Searching through a room full of junk.

Where is your "stuff?" Specifically, where are your local data files actually stored on your Mac? Get your answers here, as Sandro Cuccia shows you where all your important files are located, how they are organized, and how to access them quickly.

How to Configure Language Support on Your iOS Device

3:40 PM, Dec. 22nd, 2012 · Sandro Cuccia · How-To

It's a Small World...

Apple's iOS devices are incredibly popular all over the world. The language support that is built into iOS makes it all possible. In this article, Sandro Cuccia shows you how easy it is to set up your device to support languages when typing, dictating, and communicating with Siri.

Everything About eBooks & eReaders, Pt 6: Amazon Kindle Fire HD

12:30 PM, Dec. 21st, 2012 · John Martellaro · How-To

Last Christmas, Amazon set the world on fire with the Kindle Fire, a color, consumer tablet designed to be a storefront to Amazon's vast offerings.  This November, Amazon improved the device's hardware and software considerably with the launch of the Kindle Fire HD. In this installment, John Martellaro looks primarily at the eBook reading experience on the KFHD.

Everything About eBooks & eReaders, Pt 5: Google Nexus 10

1:45 PM, Dec. 18th, 2012 · John Martellaro · How-To

Google Nexus 10

The Google Nexus family extends from Nexus 4 smartphone up through the Nexus 7 tablet and then the Nexus 10 with a 10-inch display. They're supported by the Google Play ecosystem of apps, music, books, magazines, movies and TV shows. This installment of the series looks primarily at eBooks on the Nexus 10.

How to Manage the Radios in Your iOS Device

10:30 AM, Dec. 15th, 2012 · Sandro Cuccia · How-To

iPhone with image of a 60's style transistor radio.

Our iOS devices come equipped with various radio transmitters that provide communications on various services and frequencies. Learn more about how your device communicates via these built-in radios and how you can manage, control and disable them when the need arises.

Everything About eBooks & eReaders, Pt 4: B&N Nook HD

1:35 PM, Dec. 12th, 2012 · John Martellaro · How-To

B&N Nook HD 7-inch tablet

The Barnes & Noble Nook HD family is a pair of consumer tablets designed to focus on the eBook reading experience as well as music, magazines, newspapers, TV and movies. They wrap you in an inviting environment that allows you to explore content and make purchases from within the device.  This installment looks at the 7-inch Nook HD as an eBook reader.

How to Troubleshoot Your iOS Device

6:00 PM, Dec. 8th, 2012 · Sandro Cuccia · How-To

iPhone with red screen and big white cross button at center.

When your iDevice calls in sick, it doesn't necessarily mean you have to make the trip to the Genius Bar. Here is a sequence of easy troubleshooting steps guaranteed to solve 95% of all iOS problems.