Solar Weather App Review

Below is a review for the Solar Weather App.  Simple design, nice color scheme.  Read more to see if this app is a good fit for you.

Solar Weather App Review

Possible iPhone Launch Leads to Trade-Ins

People are awaiting the new iPhone and some believe it will be here sooner than later.  Because of some launch rumors, people are already trading in older models to get the most money for their devices.


Possible iPhone Launch Leads to Trade-Ins

Another iPhone Carrier Option

While reading about the AT&T mobile share plan, I thought about another option.  I'm not saying it's a better option...just an option...because it depends on what you prefer.  Ok, quick story!  A few years ago, I purchased my iPhone overseas unlocked so I could use any carrier and also use the prepaid option if I wanted.  I could change my carrier settings or APN.  When I returned to the U.S., I went to the major iPhone carrier and purchased a prepaid sim thinking my phone is unlocked and I can save money with a prepaid plan.  Data did not work so I went into the settings to change the carrier settings...but the option was gone!  My phone was unlocked but the carrier prevented me from being able to change my APN.  Frustrated, I looked online and found the website below...and my data began working (without jailbreaking).  This all happened a while ago and it looks like the website has grown. Now it provides more options for more carriers around the world.  Let me know if this helps you or what you think about it.  It may not be useful for those on contract.



Another iPhone Carrier Option

AT&T Mobile Share Plans

Do you have a lot of mobile devices?  Does your family?  AT&T is launching their mobile share plans so you can share your data while having unlimited talk and text messages.  Details and pricing is below.


AT&T Mobile Share Plans

Mac OSX Password Generator

I learn something new everyday.  I just learned that OSX has a password generator.  This is good to know.  It's difficult trying to think of strong, memorable passwords for all the various accounts I have.  If you have the same issue, read the article for how to access the password generator.

Mac Password Generator

Name That Tune Apps Reviewed

Have you ever listened to a song and wanted to know the name of it?  Well, there are a few apps that can assist you.  Macworld recently reviewed some of them.  The results are below.

Name That Tune Apps

Tips For Using Apple's Pages

Pages is Apple's word processing application.  Most users are accustomed to Microsoft Word because it's always been connected to computing.  Now that you own a Mac or are contemplating purchasing a Mac, it may be a good idea to try out Pages.  It's not going to be just like Word, but it may offer features that you may prefer.  I won't say which word processing application I prefer because I'm still learning about Pages.  I'm just letting you know about your options.  Below are a few tips to help you get the most out of your Pages experience.

Tips for Using Pages

Apple's Pages Info Page

Real Racing 3 Preview for IOS

This is good news for IOS gamers.  Looking at the preview for Real Racing 3, it's good...hard to believe this will be on an iPhone or iPad.  It should be released later this year but no date is set in stone yet.  While reading the article below and watching the preview included, make sure you take a look at the comments.  There are some interesting comments about another game, Asphalt 7, that's already available in the App Store.

Real Racing 3 Preview

Projectbook App for iPad

Most of us take notes.  Some of us create tasks so we can track what we need to do.  There is a new iPad app, Projectbook, that should make our lives easier.  We can connect our notes to tasks, but that's only the beginning to what this app can do.  If you like it and want it, you need to get it soon because the price is discounted for a limited time.  Read on for all the details.

Projectbook App for iPad

Power Nap on Macs

A new feature included in Mountain Lion is Power Nap.  This allows your Mac to continue to update while it is sleeping ensuring your Mac is current when you wake it from its slumber.  Read below for more details.

Power Nap for Macs

Bladepad for iPhone

Do you like gaming on your iPhone?  With Bladepad, a game controller is added to your iPhone.  It's not a bad idea but adding anything to the iPhone can make the device seem bulky.  Just my opinion.  If you like the idea, you can help fund the startup and get a Bladepad.

Bladepad for iPhone

Retina Macbook Shipping Estimates Improve Again

The Macbook with Retina display shipping estimates continue to improve.  Now, you should receive new orders in 5-7 business days.

Retina Macbook Shipping

Apple Researching Smarter Smart Covers

Apple is researching smarter smart covers.  It is an interesting concept. I never imagined the possibilities.  Displays, keyboards, and solar cells.

Apple Researching Smarter Smart Covers

Fanhattan App Improvements

If you haven't heard of the Fanhattan app, it's time to get educated on it.  Just joking, I've only heard about it briefly.  But seriously, this sounds like a great app.  Remember all the media content apps you like?  Netflix, Hulu, Crackle, Fandango?  This app consolidates a lot of your favorite media apps.  Now they have added more media sources such as HBO Go and NBC.  Read on for more details.  This is only good news for your IOS devices (iPod, iPhone, and iPad)!  I'm downloading it now!

Fanhattan App Gets Better

MobileMe is No More

The MobileMe era is over.  The future is here with iCloud.  Along with MobileMe ending, iWork.com is done as well.

Goodbye MobileMe

Amazon Releases iPad App

Amazon released an iPad app for their Instant Video service.  This is another app for the iPad to add access to more streaming media content.  If you already subscribe to Amazon's service, now it's available on the iPad.  If you're not a subscriber, it's worth looking into.

Amazon Releases iPad App

Restore 'Save as' Functionality to Mountain Lion

If you've recently made the move to Mountain Lion and you're missing the 'Save as' feature, this article is for you.  It shows you had to get the feature back.

Restore 'Save as' Functionality in Mountain Lion

Hulu Plus Now on AppleTV

This is good news!  Hulu Plus is now on AppleTV.  This gives you another option for watching online content.  The only drawback is that you must subscribe and pay $7.99 a month.  It's not a lot, probably about what some people already pay for Netflix.  The main thing to be careful of is not letting your subscriptions add up.  You have to keep track of how much you are spending on subscriptions because that's money that automatically gets pulled from your account(s).  Overall, this is a good addition to AppleTV.  Do you agree?

Hulu Plus on AppleTV

iPhoto for IOS Tips

Here are some tips for iPhoto on IOS.  For users of iPhoto on IOS, let me know what you think about it.


iPhoto on IOS Tips

Mountain Lion Review and Tips

Below are articles for a Mountain Lion review, Mountain Lion installation, and a few tips.

Mountain Lion Review

Installing Mountain Lion

Mountain Lion Tips