Video Tutorials / iPad
1/27/12
The new iTunes U app for iPad lets you subscribe to entire college courses. The courses can include video, audio, reading materials, apps, web links and other items. You can follow along with the course and take notes. (Read More,
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1/25/12
The new version of iBooks for iPad allows you to read advanced textbooks. These can include interactive images, 3D objects and even review quizzes. You can add your own notes and then review them as Flash cards. (Read More,
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1/23/12
Take a quick look at iBooks Author, the new tool from Apple that lets you create textbooks for the iPad. You can design and layout pages like in iWork Pages. You can also add special elements like photo galleries, quizzes, 3D objects and interactive images. (Read More,
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1/4/12
If you own multiple iOS devices you may want each one to be able to receive its own messages and FaceTime video calls. This is handy if you have kids with their own iPods or iPads, but they are too young to have their own Apple ID. You need to specify special email accounts to [...] (Read More,
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12/28/11
You can show your iPad or iPhone screen on your television wirelessly using your Apple TV 2. You need the latest iOS device and the Apple TV 2. You can also do it with cable adapters. The result is you can see whatever is on your iOS screen on your TV. (Read More,
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12/23/11
Parents of kids who have an iPad or iPod touch may want to know how to control restrictions in iOS Settings. It is fairly simple to restrict content like movies, music and apps. You can also set the device so your kids can’t add new apps or change email or other settings. (Read More,
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12/19/11
All iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users should know how to use the multitasking bar. It allows you to view your recently used apps, quit apps, control audio playback and AirPlay streaming. Learn how to access and use it. Also learn how to quit an app without using the multitasking bar at all. (Read More,
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10/28/11
Learn how to add keyboard shortcuts to your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Keyboard shortcuts can make it much easier to type using the on-screen keyboard. You can substitute short groups of letters for longer phrases, like ‘em’ for your email address or ‘icu’ for ‘I’ll call you later.’ Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, [...] (Read More,
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10/21/11
iOS 5 for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad has a great set of accessibility features that can be useful for just about anyone. You can zoom in on the screen, change the font size for some apps, have your iPhone speak text on web pages and in documents, use multi-touch gestures with just one [...] (Read More,
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10/12/11
Take a look at the new features in iOS 5. New apps like Reminders and Messages add new functionality. Notifications now have a wider set of options. Twitter is built in to many apps. You can move and split the on-screen keyboard. You can sync with iCloud and use an iOS device independent of any [...] (Read More,
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4/27/11
Learn how I capture the iPad 2′s screen to use in presentations and video podcasts. You must use the iPad 2 plus the HDMi adapter. Then bring the HDMI in to your Mac or recording device using special hardware and software. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost. Now in today’s [...] (Read More,
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4/15/11
With the most recent iOS on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch you can use AirPrint to print a document from some apps to some printers. Find out which printers are compatible and how the printing process works. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. With today’s episode let’s learn [...] (Read More,
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4/6/11
Many U.S. libraries will let you borrow electronic versions of books using your Mac, iPhone or iPad. But using an app on the iPad you can check out e-books and audio books. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. Today let’s look at borrowing book from the library, using your [...] (Read More,
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3/30/11
There are three simple steps you can take to protect your iPad against being lost or stolen. Use the passcode feature to stop someone else from accessing your data. Set up Find My iPad with your MobileMe or free Apple ID. Put a message on your lock screen to help someone return your lost iPad [...] (Read More,
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3/23/11
Take a look at iMovie for the iPad 2. This simplified version of the desktop software allows you to put together clips you take with your iPad’s cameras into short movies. You can choose a theme that determines the look of the transitions and titles. You can insert audio and photos. Video Transcript (Click to [...] (Read More,
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3/18/11
Take a look at the iPad 2′s cameras. While they are fine for video chatting and posting online, they are not good enough quality for even casual photography. See a side-by-side comparison with the iPhone 4′s camera. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode, let’s look at [...] (Read More,
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3/14/11
Take a look at the new GarageBand app for iPad. It provides a similar, but simpler interface for editing music as compared to GarageBand for Mac. But it also has screens that allow you to play keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. You can play each note, or use smart instruments to quickly compose with chords, [...] (Read More,
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3/11/11
Take a look at the new iPad 2. It has two cameras and three new apps to support them. You can also get a new smart cover and an HDMI cable. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On this episode let’s take a look at the new iPad 2. [...] (Read More,
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3/2/11
Apple announced the iPad 2 today with a faster processor, thinner design and two video cameras. On shelves on March 11, there will also be a new version of iOS that day and major new apps for the iPad 2: Photo Booth, FaceTime, iMovie and GarageBand. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary [...] (Read More,
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12/1/10
The 4.2.1 update for iOS brings many new features to the iPad. You can now run several apps at once, organize apps into folders, print to some wireless printers and search inside web pages. There are also improvements to Mail ;and other default apps. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. This is Gary with MacMost [...] (Read More,
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8/25/10
Learn how to change some basic setting on your iPad to customize it to you needs and personality. Also, find out about Gary’s new book: My iPad. http://macmost.com/myipad Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi! This is Gary with MacMost Now.On today’s episode let’s look at ways that you can customize your iPad. So if you [...] (Read More,
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7/7/10
Now that there are many different devices that run apps, it can be difficult to determine which ones work on the iPhone, the iPad or both. There are three basic types: iPhone apps, universal apps and iPad-only apps. Learn how to tell the difference and decide which to buy. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, [...] (Read More,
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6/11/10
Take a look at 10 iPad apps that do things you may or may not have known the iPad could do. Apps shown in this episode: Skype Voice Memos WritePad Dragon Dictation Star Walk Pianist Pro Air Hockey Camera for iPad WordPress Real Racing HD (Read More,
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6/4/10
Learn how to use apps to connect to your Mac and control it from the iPad. You can also use your iPad as a second monitor. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. This is Gary Rosenzweig. Today’s episode let us look at 2 different ways you can your iPad max with your Mac. This episode [...] (Read More,
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5/28/10
Take a look at Keynote on the iPad. You can build presentations with text, images, charts, shapes and transitions. You can present them on your iPad’s screen, using an external projector or monitor, or export them as PDFs for printing. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi This is Gary with MacMost Now. In today’s episode, [...] (Read More,
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5/19/10
The iPad has many apps that can be used to create and view documents. Getting those documents to and from the iPad can be done using several different methods. You can do it using iTunes and special features built into some apps. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary on episode 400 of [...] (Read More,
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5/14/10
One interesting feature of Numbers on the iPad is the ability to create forms. You can use forms to fill in the rows of a spreadsheet instead of entering data into the spreadsheet grid. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode, let’s look at Numbers on the [...] (Read More,
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5/7/10
If you use iBooks on your iPad or iPhone, you can only read books in EPUB format. If you have books in text or PDF format you may want to convert them to EPUB so you can read them in iBooks. You can do this with Calibre, a free open-source e-book library application. Video Transcript [...] (Read More,
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5/3/10
You can use the iPad Camera Connection Kit to import photos directly from your camera or an SD card. You can also connect USB headsets and some keyboards. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode let’s take a look at the iPad Camera Connection Kit. So the [...] (Read More,
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4/23/10
You can use both an Apple Wireless Keyboard and the iPad Keyboard Dock with your iPad. Learn what each has to offer, and what special features you get when using an external keyboard instead of the on-screen keyboard. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On todays episode let’s look [...] (Read More,
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