Someone told me that Siri on my new iPhone 6 Plus actually uses Bing for its search results? Not good. How can I change Siri to use Google for search results?
Can I change Siri’s Search Engine on my iPhone?
iPad Help
Why doesn’t my iPad wake up when I open the smart cover?
Bought a new iPad Air and it’s terrific! I also bought a so-called iPad Smart Cover from Apple while I was in the store and it’s not so smart: I thought the iPad was supposed to go to sleep when I closed it and wake up again when I opened it?
Test iPhone serial number / IMEI for activation lock?
Now that Apple locks phones and other iOS devices if the owner connects them with Where’s My iPhone, is there a way to test serial numbers or IMEI’s of devices bought used to see if they’re unlocked?
How do I set the default Web browser in Windows 8?
I have a new HP Elitepad running Windows 8.1 and it’s great, but I can’t figure out how to switch my default Web browser back to Internet Explorer 11 from Chrome?
Can I download free ebooks for the Apple iBooks system?
I really like Apple’s iBooks program and how I can add an ebook on my Mac system and have it show up on my iPad too. Handy, ensures I always have something to read.
But it’s an expensive habit! Is there a way to get or download free books for iBooks without violating copyright laws or resorting to torrents?
How to read PDF files in the iPad Kindle App?
My brother’s a writer and keeps sending me his books and novellas to read. They’re PDFs and I hate staring at the computer for such a long time. Can I read them in the Kindle app on my iPad instead?
Can I delete iPad or iPhone apps by size in iTunes?
My devices are running out of room and I suspect it’s some of the games I’ve downloaded. Is there a way I can figure out which apps on my iPhone or iPad are so darn big and delete them from both?
How do I have 5-star Aperture photos sync to my iPhone?
I use Aperture to manage and organize all my photos on my MacBook Air and also use the system for sync’ing with my iPhone 5. Is there an easy way to have all the 5-star rated photos in Aperture also show up on the phone?
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