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Articles and Reviews

Review: iSSH for the iPad/iPhone

If you're running an online business like I am, there are times when you need to connect and log in to the server to tweak or check things. It can't be helped and while the Cpanel solution and related are often splendid, sometimes I just like to get bits all over my hands as I "go old school" on my server and use a command line.

In those instances there's a nice solution on the Mac called "Terminal", included with Mac OS X, and there's a rudimentary terminal window app for Windows too, but once you move onto mobile devices of any nature, nothing's available.

That's why I was so interested in iSSH [iTunes link], a low-cost iPad application that lets me connect directly to my Web server via a secure, encrypted connection (SSH = secure shell, it's the secure alternative to "telnet') from my iPad and, in case of a crisis, even my iPhone.

Apple iPad Help

How do I update the firmware on my Apple iPad?

A friend who also has an Apple iPad told me that there's a software / firmware update to the iPad, but when I go to the App Store on my iPad and check for updates, I don't see it's available. How do I update my iPad's operating system firmware?

Computer and Internet Basics

How do I reset my Amazon Kindle DX to factory defaults?

As a happy new iPad owner, I don't really need my Amazon Kindle device any more, so I plan on selling it on Craigslist for whatever I can get for it. Honestly, I think that the Kindle instantly obsoleted once they released the Kindle app for the iPad, but that's another story. My question is: how do I reset my Kindle DX so that the new owner can't buy things against my Amazon account?

Articles and Reviews

Review: Apple iPad cases

Buying any sort of modern electronics device typically includes buying a case or holder for it, and while laptops can easily go into a computer bag you might already own, just about everyone I've seen with an Apple iPad has opted for an iPad case too, whether it's the black Apple case or from one of the increasing number of third parties offering a solution.

I've had a chance to try out a number of different iPad cases and compare them. Generally, I have my iPad in a case for protection, then mostly carry the entire unit in my computer bag or otherwise protected from the elements.

I started out with the Apple iPad Case, then switched to a Newer Technology iFolio and a Waterfield Designs iPad Smart Case, then a Macally Bookstand case and an Incase Nylon Sleeve, and have now settled on... well, read on to find the answer!

Apple iPad Help

Can I use my iPad as a second display for my MacBook Pro?

I have an iPad and a MacBook Pro and it struck me that it should be possible for me to use the iPad as a second display. Can I do that? If so, what's the best solution that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

Mac OS X Help

iTunes can't find / share Aperture photo library?

This is just weird. I've been using Aperture 3 on my iMac for quite a while and it's been going great, I love this program! Problem is, I just got an iPad and want to drop some photo projects onto it from Aperture on my iMac and when I click on "Sync Photos from Aperture" I get an error about the library not being visible and previews needing to be shared? But I can't figure out what needs to be tweaked for things to work!

Apple iPad Help

How do I update the apps on my Apple iPad?

A friend of mine was pretty psyched about an update to a game we both play on the iPad, a game that started out with some major bugs but has apparently fixed them in a subsequent release. When I start the game, however, it doesn't say "there's an update" as I would expect. How do I update my iPad apps?

Apple iPad Help

How do I enable caps lock on my Apple iPad?

Surely there must be a way to have caps lock work on my iPad? It's crazy, every time I type in an acronym or any sort of capitalized content, I have to tap the shift key before each and every letter. Help!

Apple iPad Help

How do I import SD Card photos on my Apple iPad?

As a professional photographer in the field every week, I'm curious about how the new Apple iPad works as a photo import and management tool. Can I pull photos directly off the SDcard, and if so, how do they show up on the device itself? It'd be great to preview them with clients, that's for sure.

Cell Phones and Mobile Phones

Why is my iPhone 3GS playing back audiobooks in shuffle mode?

I'm about to throw my Apple iPhone out the window, Dave, so help me out! I bought an audio book on CD-ROM from the local used bookstore, ripped all the tracks in iTunes, then set the files to "audiobook" format. Sync'd on the iPhone, they show up as audio books, but when I go to play it, the tracks are in shuffle mode, and there's no way to prevent it! How do I fix it??

Apple iPad Help

How do I redeem an iPad application code?

A pal of mine who is a developer sent me a redemption code so I could check out his app on my new iPad. Problem is, I don't know how to redeem a redemption code and don't want to ask him. Suggestions?

Apple iPad Help

I can't get my wireless keyboard to pair with my Apple iPad?

I'm a bit baffled: I already paired my Apple wireless bluetooth keyboard with my new iPad 3G [ed: see pair a bluetooth keyboard with an iPad] but for some reason when I try to hook it up a second time the iPad sees the keyboard but can't pair to it. What's going on and how do I fix it??

Apple iPad Help

How do I pair my Apple wireless bluetooth keyboard with my iPad?

I tried and tried, but I can't seem to get the hang of typing with any sort of speed on my iPad. I love the thing, and it's great for class notes, etc, but I need to be able to type quickly too. So I bought an Apple Wireless (bluetooth) keyboard. How do I pair the two?

Apple iPad Help

Can I write blog entries in Movable Type on my iPad?

Okay, so I know that the Apple iPad is supposed to be the savior of the Western world and all that, but I am a simple blogging sort of guy. My question: if I am running Movable Type (MT), not Wordpress, can I create new blog entries from the iPad itself?

Apple iPad Help

How do I get to the iTunes equalizer on my iPad?

I listen to a lot of music and have thousands of CDs on my iPod and now my Apple iPad too. On the iPod - and on my PC - I can get to the "equalizer" and adjust the audio profile for small speakers, jazz, etc. On the IPad it doesn't seem like that's available any more. Did Apple just axe it in the iPad version of iTunes, Dave?

Apple iPad Help

Keep 1Password in sync between my iPad and my MacBook?

The more devices I get that can access the Internet, the harder it is for me to keep track of all the accounts and passwords I've set up for access. I know I don't want to use the same password on multiple sites, but I can't remember what's what. I've heard good things about Agile Software's 1Password app for password management, and I can see that there's a Mac, an iPhone and an iPad version. Cool, but can they sync?

Apple iPad Help

How can I view and edit Microsoft Word Documents on my iPad?

Digging my Apple iPad, but while some of the documents I work with are written in Apple's Pages application, many more of the docs I get are from Microsoft Word, with the ".doc" filename suffix. Is there any way to view - and hopefully even -- edit them on my iPad?

Apple iPad Help

How can I buy a movie on my Apple iPad?

I can already tell that the iPad is an awesome movie viewer, but if I'm on the road and that's all I have, can I buy a movie directly on the iPad and have it downloaded for later viewing? I only have the wifi version, btw.

Apple iPad Help

How can I delete more than one photo from my iPad?

My kids have learned how to take screen captures on the Apple iPad [ed note: hold down the top button and push the home button. Poof, you just took a screen capture] which means that I now have tons of them in my Saved Photos album. Not good. Is there a fast and easy way to delete multiple photos or pictures from my iPad?

Apple iPad Help

How to connect your Apple iPad to MobileMe

Got a new Apple iPad and since you're already a MobileMe subscriber, you're dreaming of having it just magically get all your calendar events, contacts and even Safari bookmarks? Of course you are! The question is, how do you hook up your iPad to your existing MobileMe service?

Apple iPad Help

How do I copy Keynote presentations onto my Apple iPad?

Now that I have an Apple iPad, I want to use it to show customers presentations on our products and services. The presentations are built in Keynote and I bought Keynote for my iPad, but for the life of me, I can't figure out how to copy the darn Keynote presentations onto the iPad! Is there some app I need to get or something?

Apple iPad Help

How can I auto-detect that someone's on an Apple iPad?

I'm working on my Web site and now that the Apple iPad is out, I'd like to customize my greeting for people using that device. How can I auto-detect that they're on an iPad?




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