New Technology Reviews!.: tricks

Read Google Reader In The Terminal Using The Text-Only Browser eLinks [Linux & Mac]

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Do you want an immersive, text-only Google Reader? Try going through your reading list in the terminal. It’s easy to do with terminal web browser elinks and Google Reader’s mobile interface. 
Google Reader‘s interface is famously minimalist, but browsers hardly make ideal reading platforms. They give you convenient access to a plethora of distractions, from social networks to pictures of kittens. Avoid such distractions and focus on your reading by doing your reading in the command line. Besides, the command line is just plain cool, so you should be using it anyway. 
 
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Read Google Reader In The Terminal Using The Text-Only Browser eLinks [Linux & Mac]

Do you want an immersive, text-only Google Reader? Try going through your reading list in the terminal. It’s easy to do with terminal we...

Strange And Useful Human Tricks

Strange And Useful Human Tricks

Here are some of the strange human tricks that you never heard. It also will be useful to you in many ways. Why are waiting for read on :...

Top 10 Internet tips and tricks.

You don't need the http:// portion of a web page When typing an Internet address you do not need to type http:// or even www. in the address. For example, if you wanted to visit Computer Hope you could just type computerhope.com and press enter. To make things even quicker, if you're visiting a .com address you can type computerhope and then press Ctrl + Enter to type out the full http://www.computerhope.com address. Quickly move between the fields of a web page If you're filling out an online form, e-mail, or other text field you can quickly move between each of the fields by pressing the Tab key or Shift + Tab to move back a field. For example, if you're filling out your name and the next field is your e-mail address you can press the Tab key to switch to the e-mail field. <img alt="Tip" height="17" src="http://localhost/1/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/wpid-bulb5.gif" width="17" /> This tip also applies to the buttons, if you press tab and the web developer has designed correctly the button should be selected and will allow you to press the space bar or enter to push the button. <img alt="Tip" height="17" src="http://localhost/1/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/wpid-bulb5.gif" width="17" /> If you have a drop-down box that lists every country or every state you can click that box and then press the letter of the state or country you're looking for. For example, is a drop-down box of States in the United States you could press u on the keyboard to quickly scroll to Utah. Use Internet search engines to their full potential Make sure to get the most out of every search result. If you're not finding what you want try surrounding the text in quotes. For example, if you were searching for 'computer help' this actually searches for pages that contain both computer and help and not necessarily pages that have computer and help next to each other. If you search for "computer help" with the quotes around the search query this will only return pages that actually have computer and help next to each other. <img alt="Tip" height="17" src="http://localhost/1/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/wpid-bulb5.gif" width="17" /> Many new computer users also don't realize that in every search box you can press enter instead of having to move the mouse button over to the Search button. Protect yourself and avoid bad web sites Know your Internet browser shortcuts There are dozens of different shortcut keys that can be used with Internet browsers. Below are a few of our top suggested Internet browser shortcuts. - Pressing Alt + D in any major Internet browser will move the cursor into the address bar. This is a great way to quickly enter an Internet address without having to click the mouse cursor in the address bar. - Hold down the Ctrl key and press the + or - to increase and decrease the size of text. - Press the backspace key or hold down the Alt key + left arrow to go back a page. - Press F5 to refresh or reload a web page. - Press F11 to make the Internet browser screen full screen. - Press Ctrl + B to open your Internet bookmarks. - Press Ctrl + F to open the find box in the browser to search for text within the web page you're looking at. Take advantage of tabbed browsing Take full advantage of tabbed browsing in all Internet browsers today. While reading any web page if you come across a link you may be interested in open that link in a new tab so it can be viewed later. A new tab can be opened by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking the link or if you have a mouse with a wheel click the link with the middle mouse button. Try alternative browsers Most computer users use the default browser that comes included with the computer, with Microsoft Windows this is Internet Explorer. There are several great alternative browsers that are all free to download and use and may have features your current browser does not include. Below are a few of our favorites, try one or try them all. Install plugins and add-ons Each of the above alternative browsers also have a large community of volunteers who develop add-ons and plugins that can be added into the browser. Each of these browsers have hundreds of thousands of these add-ons that can do such things as giving you live weather in your browser window, changing its color, and adding additional functionality. Make sure your browser and its plugins are up-to-date Each Internet browser can have several additional plugins that give it additional functionality. For example, Adobe Flash is a great way to bring movies and other animated content to the Internet. Keeping these plugins up-to-date is vital for your computer stability and also security. Using the below tool you can quickly verify if your plugins are up-to-date and get links to where to download the latest updates. Use online services There are hundreds of free online services that can help make using your computer easier, more productive, and more enjoyable. See our top 10 online services for a listing of our favorites.

Top 10 Internet tips and tricks.

You don't need the http:// portion of a web page When typing an Internet address you do not need to type http:// or even www. in the add...

Remove Viruses From Your Computer - Tips and Tricks

Removing a computer virus in your computer can be a scary task.   Even the most experience computer tech might have a difficult challenges without the right software.   Technology has revolutionized the way we see the world. We are now able to have a conversation virtually face-to-face with someone in the other side of the world via messenger absolutely free.     Personal computers (PCs) since its introduction to the public in the mid 80s have changed our lives. Allowing the public to automate daily task, personal computers (PCs) have become critical tools to our everyday life.     However, since the birth of the internet for public usage back in the mid-late 90s, hackers have found a breeding ground.   Hackers are software developers that create programs to attack computer systems. One the most sophisticated software ever developed focuses on disabling antivirus programs by attacking PC's registry (PC database). Once antivirus software is disabled in a persona computer, it becomes an easy target for any attack. Hijack programs are responsible for scanning your computer for any credit card information stored in your computer or internet browser (including credit card transactions, online banking password and ID, etc).  But, what is spyware and how dangerous is it?  Spyware (hijack programs) are automatically installed in your computer without the users' consent and many times users are deceived to allow the programs to automatically install while surfing the internet.   The source of spyware can be an email, an infected internet page, or even an infected CD that installs information into your computer.   Spyware attacks in your computer can ruin your computer, your financial status, steal your identity, and use your computer as a hijack system to attack other computers.  It's recommended to keep your antivirus up date and never open emails that you might not recognize, since emails with attachments are the easier way for spyware to access your computer.   What are the symptoms?   While accessing the internet do you experience?   - Slow page download - Pop-ups   - Sudden freeze (Computer won't respond)   - Blue Screen with white letters (known as the blue screen of death)   - Computer won't respond after you turn it on.    Any of these symptoms might indicate that your system might be hijacked and it's recommend that you take to any computer repair place (which can be very pricey). Also, not following the correct steps can endanger your personal information such as or credit cards, or online banking login information.   Also, it's recommended that you find a good program that can cure your registry. THE REGISTRY IS THE MOST HEART AND MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR COMPUTER!! Good software will remove the spyware from the registry and remove any threats.   Hope my article provided you with helpful information   Good luck and stay safe.

Remove Viruses From Your Computer - Tips and Tricks

Removing a computer virus in your computer can be a scary task. Even the most experience computer tech might have a difficult challenges...

Updated: 50 really useful iPad tips and tricks

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/Hands%20on%20pics/iPad_2_05-200-200.jpg"> With great new features like two video cameras, a faster processor and a thinner design, the iPad 2 is the world's best tablet device. It's also fully capable of running the latest version of Apple's iOS operating system and great apps like iMovie and GarageBand. Here we present 50 really useful iPad 2 tips. We cover everything from customising your Home screen through to getting more from built-in apps like Mail and Safari. The vast majority of these tips will also work on the original iPad, so owners of the first generation device shouldn't feel neglected. 1. Create folders iOS now supports folders. To create a folder all you need to do is tap and hold on an app until they all start to jiggle, then drag the app over another icon and release. Your iPad will create a folder with both the apps in. The folder will be named according to the category of the apps it contains, but you can rename it as you like. <img alt="iPad 2 folders" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/1%20folders-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 2. Access all running apps Double-clicking the Home button shows you all the apps that are running on your iPad in a bar along the bottom of the screen. To switch to a running app just tap on it here in this bar. Just swipe the screen downwards to remove this bar. <img alt="iPad 2 running apps" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/2%20access-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 3. Orientation Lock or Mute? The internet got mightily upset when Orientation Lock was replaced with Mute on the iPad during the last iOS update. Apple listened, and now you can head to Settings > General to choose between Lock Rotation and Mute. <img alt="iPad 2 orientation" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/3%20OrientLock-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 4. Passcode Denied… DELETE ALL! If you're carrying around sensitive data, you can now enable a feature that'll erase all the data on the device if someone inputs the incorrect passcode 10 times. Navigate to Settings > General > Passcode Lock > Erase Data. <img alt="iPad 2 passcode" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/4%20Passcode-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 5. Home Sharing First, turn on Home Sharing in iTunes (Advanced menu) and on your iPad (Settings > iPod and enter your Apple ID). Next, launch the iPod app on your iPad. In the left column, find the little house with "Library" next to it. Tap on that and then on one of the Shared Libraries. It might take a few minutes to update, but then you can watch and listen to all of that Library's media on your iPad. <img alt="iPad 2 home sharing" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/5%20Home%20Share-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 6. Control iPad notifications Have you ever played Tap Tap Revenge on the iPhone? Good, then you know how annoying notifications can be. These messages pop up on the iPad as well. but you can control them. Go to Settings, Notifications, and configure which alerts (and accompanying sounds) will appear. <img alt="iPad 2 notifications" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/6%20notify-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 7. Go VPN The iPad supports a VPN connection. To configure it, go to Settings, then General > Network. Select the VPN and move the slider to On, then add a VPN configuration with your server and account details. <img alt="iPad 2 vpn" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/7%20vpn-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 8. Stop asking to join Wi-Fi networks If you're fed up of getting bugged by messages asking if you'd like to join this or that Wi- Fi network all the time then head to Settings, Wi-Fi and turn off Ask to Join Networks. You can still join any network that will have you from this same screen, it just won't bug you constantly when the opportunity arises. <img alt="iPad 2 wifi" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/8%20wifi-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 9. Turn battery percentage off Do you find the battery charge percentage distracting? The good news is you can turn it off very easily. Go to Settings, General, Usage and you can turn it off here. <img alt="iPad 2 battery percentage" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/9%20battery-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 10. Quick volume mute When the iPad first launched, there was no dedicated mute button anywhere on the device. However, with iOS 4.3 Apple has given you the choice of using the lock switch to mute the sound or lock the iPad's orientation. Either way, a good tip for quickly muting your iPad is to press and hold the Volume-down button. <img alt="iPad 2 volume mute" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/10%20tip1mute-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 11. Use an Apple keyboard Missing a real keyboard? Any Apple Wireless Keyboard will work with the iPad. In fact, your iPad will work with any Bluetooth keyboard. Some iPad cases have a keyboard built in, which can be handy. 12. Connect to an HD TV You can connect the iPad 2 to your HD television using Apple's new Digital AV Adapter (which connects from your 30-pin Dock adaptor to a HDMI port) or a plain old Apple VGA Adaptor. Both are available from the Apple Store. The iPad 2 supports video mirroring, so your entire Home screen will appear on the TV, not just the videos you play. <img alt="Connect ipad 2 to hdtv" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/12%20connect%20TV-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 13. AirPlay: Stream movies, photos and music Whenever you see the AirPlay icon on your iPad it means you can stream whatever media you're viewing to your Apple TV, which is usually connected to your living room TV. All you need to do is tap the AirPlay icon (which looks like a rectangle with a triangle in it) and it starts playing automatically - it's so simple! <img alt="Stream ipad 2" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/13%20stream-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 14. Take an iPad screenshot You can take a screenshot on your iPad by pressing Home and then the Sleep/Wake button. The screen will flash and you'll hear a click, indicating that a photo has been taken. Your screen shots are saved automatically in your Photos gallery. Here, you can view or email them as you see fit. 15. Avoid underpowered USB docks The iPad does not charge when you connect it to some USB docks or even certain ports on some notebooks. Instead, plug in to a high power USB port (check you computer's specs, or use a powered USB dock). On some PCs, USB ports on the front of the computer are lower power, so you will need to plug into one on the back. 16. Use Multitasking Gestures Multitasking Gestures, which utilise four and five finger gestures, are available in Settings only to iPad owners who have installed Xcode on a Mac. You need to buy Xcode from the Mac App Store ($5/£2.99) and install it, then from the Xcode homescreen, select your iPad and click on the Use for Development button. You'll be asked for your developer account details, but if you click on Cancel at this stage it still works. <img alt="iPad 2 multitasking gestures" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/16%20gestures-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 17. Restrict your Spotlight searches Swipe left on the Home screen to reveal the Spotlight search. By default it searches everything including songs in your iPod, podcasts, apps and events. To restrict the areas it searches, since you may not want all these categories included, look in Settings > General > Spotlight Search. <img alt="iPAd 2 spotlight searches" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/17%20restrict%20spot-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 18. Add a Google Calendar Want to add your Google Calendar to the iPad's Calendar app? No problem. In Settings open Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Add an account and tap on Other. Tap on Add CalDAV Account and enter your Google Account credentials (the Server is www.google.com). Exit the Settings app and tap on the Calendar app and all your events should appear. By default all calendars are displayed, but you can tap on the Calendars button to choose which ones are shown. <img alt="iPad 2 google calendar" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/18%20Calendar%20Google-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 19. Find My iPhone (or iPad) is now free Apple's Find My iPad works for MobileMe subscribers, but you can set it up for free on your iPad. In Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars tap the Add Account button and select MobileMe. If you have an iTunes or MobileMe account then enter it here. Alternatively, tap on Create Free Apple ID. You may need to check your inbox and verify your account now. Return to the MobileMe screen and switch on Find My iPad. Now sign into me.com to see your iPad on a map, or install the Find My iPhone app from the App Store. <img alt="Find my iphone" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/19%20find-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 20. Use AirPrint Thanks to AirPrint you can print right from your iPad, provided you've got a compatible printer, of course. If you've got an AirPrint ready printer then you just choose Print from the Share menu for virtually any open document. AirPrint works with the new range of printers from HP, and you can use a Mac app called Printopia (www.ecamm.com) to print to any printer connected to a Mac. <img alt="AirPrint" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/20%20airprint-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 21. Use a Smart Cover Apple's new iPad Smart Cover (from £35/$39) is a must have iPad accessory - it's not just a dumb cover. When you draw it over the iPad's screen it puts it to sleep for you, and wakes it up when you open it. Also, it latches onto special magnets built into the side of the iPad 2, so it's a perfect fit. <img alt="Smart cover" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/21%20smart-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 22. Share from Pages Transferring Pages documents from your iPad by syncing with iTunes on your Mac or PC is a real hassle. It's much quicker to use the Share menu to email the finished document to wherever you need it to be. Also, you can email it as a Word or PDF document if you like. <img alt="Share from pages" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/22%20pages%20share-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 23. Turn iPad caps lock on To type a capital letter on the onscreen keyboard you first tap the left or right shift key, then the letter. If you need to type a whole word in caps this can be painful. Save time typing in caps by turning the caps lock on. To do this double tap on either shift key. <img alt="iPad caps lock" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/23%20tip9CAPS-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 24. Copy and paste You can quickly copy and paste text by tapping and holding down, and then choosing Select to select the exact portion of text you'd like the copy. Next tap Copy, then go to a different app, and tap and hold down again, then tap Paste from the menu that appears. Top tip: To select an entire paragraph of text you need to tap four times. <img alt="iPad 2 copy paste" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/24%20copypaste-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 25. Replace a word When you hold down on a word to copy it, choose Select, then you will see a new option: Replace. Tap this and, you can see suggestions for alternative words that have similar spellings. It's a good way of quickly correcting typos. <img alt="iPad 2 replace word" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/25%20replace-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 26. Hidden apostrophe key on the keyboard This is a great tip for any app, such as Notes, Pages or Mail, that you type into using the iPad's virtual keyboard. Rather than having to go to the second screen of the keyboard every time you want to type an apostrophe (which is a real pain) just tap and hold on the ! key and a hidden apostrophe option will appear - then just slide your finger up to access it. <img alt="iPad apostrophe" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/26%20iPad%20hidden-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 27. Quick quotes You don't have to move the iPad's second keyboard screen to enter a quotation mark either. Simply tap and hold over the ? key and a quotation symbol appears, which you can select by moving your finger upwards. <img alt="iPad quote marks" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/27%20quick%20quotes-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 28. Add a full stop Another great keyboard tip for typing in apps such as Pages, Notes or Mail is to doubletap the space bar at the end of a sentence. This adds a full stop and a space for you, which can be enormously time-saving when you're writing long articles. <img alt="iPad full stop" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/28%20ipad%20double%20space-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 29. Dim your iBooks You can lower the brightness setting down to a low level using the Brightness option under Settings. But the iBooks app has its own brightness slider, which you can use to lower the level down more conveniently. <img alt="iBooks brightness" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/29%20ibooksbrightness-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 30. Change days There's no way to swipe to change between days in the Calendar app, but don't forget the navigation bar along the bottom of the screen - this can be used to switch to different days (or weeks/months, depending on the view you've chosen). The current day is always shown in blue, or you can just tap the Today button to return to the current day. <img alt="iPad calendar" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/30%20Calendar%20change%20days-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 31. Street View in Maps The Maps app running Google's Street View is one of the coolest features of the iPad, yet accessing it is so confusing few people even know it's there. To access Street View you need to have dropped a red pin on the map (which happens when you do a search). You then tap the red and white icon of a person to enter Street View. <img alt="iPad street view" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/31%20Maps%20street%20view-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 32. Directions in Maps There's no free sat nav for the iPad, but directions in Maps are a substitute if you're walking, driving or taking the bus. Just tap Directions on the top left of Maps and the iPad even works out where you are right now, then takes you step-by-step through each stage of your journey. <img alt="iPad maps" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/32%20Maps%20step%20by%20step-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 33. Display PDFs There are two ways to display PDFs on your iPad: you can either email them to your iPad, in which case you get an Open in iBooks button appear, or you can sync PDFs from your Mac or PC via the Books tab in iTunes. To do this just drag and drop the PDF into iTunes, then when you sync your iPad click on the Books tab and select the PDFs you'd like to sync. In iBooks you click on PDFs in your library to see the PDFs you have ready to display. <img alt="iBooks pdf" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/33%20iBooks%20PDF-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 34. Camera focus and meter In the Camera app, tap on your subject to both focus on and meter the light properly. In this shot, notice how the chair is dark and the boy outside is properly metered. You can reverse that by simply tapping on the chair. <img alt="iPad camera focus" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/34%20Focus-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 35. Get a grip You'll probably hold the iPad by its sides, but it'll rotate to put the shutter button at the bottom, making you wobble when you reach for it. So use the orientation lock to put the shutter where you can easily thumb it, then just rotate your images or videos afterward in an image editor. <img alt="iPad rotate" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/35%20LockForGrip-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 36. Take charge in FaceTime Once you've started a video call, you can move the picture-in-picture window that shows you by simply dragging it around with your finger. <img alt="iPad 2 facetime" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/36%20FaceTime-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 37. Photo Booth fun Sure, you're great, but Photo Booth is even more fun if you point it at friends or family. Simply tap the 'twirly camera' icon in the bottom right. to use the camera on the back You can also snap stills by hitting the shutter button, but Photo Booth doesn't do video. <img alt="Photo booth" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/37%20PhotoBooth-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 38. Download photos straight from your camera to your iPad You can't plug an SD card from a digital camera straight into your iPad to view the photos, but you can purchase the iPad Camera Connection kit from Apple. With this device attached you can transfer photos straight from your camera's memory card. Get it from the Apple Store online. 39. Quicker websites Save time typing web addresses in Safari by using the iPad's ".com" key when typing in a URL. A little-known timesaver is that if you hold down the .com key you get access to a menu that offers a .co.uk and other options too. <img alt="iPad com key" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/39%20tip8quick-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 40. Quick Safari scroll You can jump up to the top of any web site - indeed any list - by tapping on the top of the title window. It's much faster than scrolling by hand. <img alt="iPad quick scroll" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/40%20quick%20scroll-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 41. Zoom in on websites You can zoom in on any website by pinching out with two fingers on the screen. This also makes it easier to select words and tap links. To zoom out again, just pinch in with two fingers. Double-tap on any text or image to auto-zoom so it fills the screen. <img alt="iPad zoom in website" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/41%20zoominweb-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 42. Turn on Bookmarks bar in Safari We all know you can tap the bookmarks icon in the Safari toolbar to access your bookmarks, but you can significantly cut down the number of taps it takes to get to them by turning on your Safari Bookmarks Bar permanently. In the Settings app, tap Safari, then turn Always Show Bookmarks Bar to ON. <img alt="iPad safari bookmarks" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/42%20Safari%20bookmark-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 43. Clear browsing history in Safari Need to cover your tracks online? You can delete your Safari browser history in a flash. Just open the Settings app, then tap Safari and tap on Clear History. Note you can also wipe your Cookies and clear your Cache here too. <img alt="iPad clear browsing history" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/43%20Safari%20clear-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 44. Open Safari links in a new page You can open links in a new Safari window, rather than always opening them in the current one. Just tap and hold on the link and a pop-over menu appears giving you the option to open the link in a new page. <img alt="iPad open links in new page" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/44%20Safari%20open-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 45. Find text on a page You can search for a particular word on an open page in Safari. Type your word into the Google search box. You'll see a list of suggestions appear, and near the bottom you'll see "On This Page", showing how many times that word appears on the page. Tap the Find option to go to the first instance of the word. <img alt="Find text on a page" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/45%20find-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 46. Turn off iPad email alert chimes You can turn off the chime for new emails. Go to Settings, then General, then Sounds and turn off the New Mail sound. You can also adjust sound levels here. <img alt="iPad email alert" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/46%20turn%20off%20email-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 47. Preview more of your emails The iPad's Mail app defaults to previewing two lines of each email before you tap on it. Sometimes however it would be handier to be able to see more of an email before loading the whole thing in, especially if you are on a slow connection. To do this open the Settings app, then tap on Mail, Contacts, Calendars and change the Preview options to add more lines. <img alt="iPad mail preview" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/47%20Mail%20preview-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 48. Turn off iPad push mail Most mail accounts default to Push as a delivery mechanism, if available. This automatically 'pushes' any new emails your way as soon as they are available. If you find this annoying or distracting you can set your Mail accounts to check for new messages at intervals, or manually so they only check for new messages when you tap the Refresh button. To turn off Push, select the Settings app and Mail, Contacts, Calendars and choose Fetch New Data, then turn Push on or off. <img alt="Turn off push mail" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/48%20Mail%20push-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 49. Make an iPad backup If you want to make sure your iPad's data is properly backed up then you can force iTunes to back it up. When you're conencted to your Mac or PC, open up iTunes and right-click on your iPad in the Devices list and select Back up. <img alt="iPad backup" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/49%20backup-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> 50. iPad is flat and won't charge If your iPad battery is completely flat then it can take a while for the red battery symbol to appear when you plug it in to charge, indicating that it is charging. Don't panic, just leave it plugged in and wait - the charging symbol will appear eventually. <img alt="iPad won't charge" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/Tablets%20and%20touchscreens/ipad2/iPad_2_tips/50%20charge-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG><img border="0" height="1" src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/9809/s/13c4a152/mf.gif" width="1"> <DIV class=mf-related><a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techradar/allnews/~3/kj4kEZxeGIo/story01.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</A></DIV>

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