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How to browse iCloud files on Mac OS X in Finder

Written by Damien on June 28, 2013 with 3 Comments

The usual way to manage the file data in iCloud is through the app that is using iCloud to store its files. On a Mac however, you can gain access to the iCloud file system in Finder and manually edit, upload or delete files.

This method gives you access to the folder that is used by iCloud to sync all your data. Also from what I have noticed, sometimes apps don’t get fully deleted and part of it is left over in iCloud. I’m not sure why this happens, however with this method you can manually remove that left over app data.

Mac

finder, icloud

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How to Remove Duplicate Copies from iTunes

Written by Damien on June 24, 2013 with 2 Comments

Having multiple copies of music, movies, TV shows and other media in your iTunes library can quickly take up a bunch of space. It’s actually very easy to get duplicate copies. They sneak into the library and you rarely ever even notice the space hogs unless you look for them.

Duplicates sneak in like Ninjas

Mac, Quick Tips

itunes, mac fixes

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Run all Windows programs on Mac OS X with Parallels

Written by Damien on June 22, 2013 with 4 Comments

For a lot of people when you mention switching from a PC to a Mac it’s common to hear that they can’t or won’t because PC programs don’t work on Mac OS X. Well that’s not really the case at all.

Run Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously with Parallels!

There are two ways of running Windows on your Mac with Parallels, you can have Windows run in a window or have Windows open its programs right next to your Mac apps.

Mac

bootcamp, virtual, windows

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How to Block Calls, Messages & FaceTime on iPhone

Written by Damien on June 14, 2013 with No Comments

A question I see every now and then is how to block phones calls, text messages and FaceTime on an iPhone. In iOS 6 and earlier blocking calls was only possible with a jailbroken iPhone, but no longer do you need a jailbroken device. In iOS 7, Apple has finally included the option to block calls, FaceTime and Messages. It’s about time!

And to top it off, it’s now really easy to do.

iPhone, Quick Tips

contacts, imessages, ios 7

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A look at the iOS 7 Design Changes – Lots of Pictures

Written by Damien on June 13, 2013 with 3 Comments

iOS 7, the new OS by Apple for your iPhone, iPad and iPod. Currently it’s still in beta and is not going to be released to the public until the fall. However, for those of you who don’t have a Developers Account and aren’t able to look into the new OS themselves, here are what some of the new designs look like.

Take note, iOS 7 is currently in beta (only for the iPhone) so some of this may look different when it’s out of beta and actually released.

iPhone

ios 7

How to Change the default Voice of Siri

Written by Damien on June 10, 2013 with No Comments

Siri is the voice command unit that is built into your iPod, iPhone and iPad. It can answer your questions, setup reminders, show you what movies and playing in the theatres nearby and even text people for you, among other things. If you use Siri a lot, you may get tired of hearing the same voice over and over, luckily it’s really easy to change the default voice that Siri uses.

iPad, iPhone, iPod, Quick Tips

settings, siri

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Top Safari Browser Alternatives for iPad, iPhone and iPod

Written by Damien on June 8, 2013 with No Comments

Safari is a very popular browser, it’s fast, powerful and even syncs open tabs to all your other devices. But is Safari a browser worthy of your sole dedication? It is not the only browser for iOS, there are a lot of really impressive alternative browsers for your iPad, iPhone and iPod. I’ve spent a few hours testing out around 10 different browsers, and I’ve settled on my top 4 Safari alternative browsers for iOS.