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How to create a list in Reminders for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 a 3:55 pm

While creating reminders in the default Reminders list on iPhone and iPad serves it's purpose, we've all got different tasks and things to remember on a regular basis. For most, that will be a combination of tasks between home, work, volunteer organizations, and more. The default Reminders app allows you create custom lists outside of the default ones just for this reason.

Here's how...

How to delete reminders on iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 a 1:31 pm

Once you've started creating reminders, you'll also start marking them as complete once you've finished with a task. If there's ever a time that you've created a reminder for a task that you later don't need to perform, you could always mark it as complete to get rid of it, but there's actually a better solution. The Reminders app also gives you the option to delete it.

How to mark items as complete in Reminders on iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 a 3:21 pm

The built-in Reminders app makes for a great way to keep you on task and organized. Once you've learned how to create reminders, you can view them at any time on your iPhone and iPad. Then, when you complete them, you can just as easily mark them as complete so they disappear from your Reminders app.

Not sure how? Follow along.

iPhone DIY repair: Ultimate guide to replacing broken dock connectors

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 a 2:16 pm

There are lots of things that can go wrong with the dock connector in your iPhone. Bad chargers can cause pins to break off, water or moisture can leave your iPhone unable to charge, and more. There are lots of symptoms and problems that can arise that would warrant a DIY repair.

The dock connector in certain models can also affect other functions such as producing sound issues in the iPhone 4 and 4S. Regardless what model iPhone you have, we can walk you through how to replace the dock connector step by step. We'll also give you links to parts and tools from the suppliers we trust.

So if you're experiencing dock connector or charging issues, follow along to find the guides that'll get you back in working order in no time.

How to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch on iOS 6.0 or 6.1 with evasi0n

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Feb 4, 2013 a 3:33 pm

It's that time of year again, jailbreak time! The new evasi0n jailbreak is compatible with any device running iOS 6 or higher, including the just released iOS 6.1. Yep, even the iPhone 5 and iPad mini are supported and completely untethered.

If you aren't sure how to jailbreak using evasi0n, follow along and we'll guide you through!

How to follow along with the Super Bowl on iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Saturday, Feb 2, 2013 a 1:55 pm

Super Bowl XLVII is just around the corner and this year we'll be witnessing the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers go head to head. If for some reason you won't be able to catch the entire game live in front of your television set, there are tons of apps available in the App Store that can help you keep up play by play straight from your iPhone or iPad no matter where you are or what you're doing.

So if you want to make sure you're kept up to date with scores, plays, and more, follow along for some app suggestions that'll help you do just that.

How to create, edit, and delete Calendar events on your iPhone or iPad

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Feb 1, 2013 a 12:49 am

The built-in iOS Calendar app on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch provides a great way to keep track of all your appointments and events. While it's faster to use Siri to create basic events, if you need more precise control, or if you want to edit existing event details, you can also do it the old fashioned way -- by tapping your way through the Calendar app's multitouch interface!

How to download and delete individual songs on your iPhone and iPad with iTunes Match

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 a 1:22 pm

iTunes Match, Apple's streaming service for music, matches your entire music library and allows you to stream music directly to your iPhone or iPad wherever you have a data connection. There may come times where you don't have a data connection and would like to download certain music to your iPhone or iPad for use when you don't have service. As of iOS 6.1, you can now download and delete individual songs, instead of whole albums, right on your iPhone and iPad.

Here's how...

How to buy movie tickets with Siri on your iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 a 1:42 pm

As of iOS 6, Siri has been able to help you find movie theaters and showtimes. With the iOS 6.1 update Siri can also help you purchase tickets to the movie of your choice with help from the Fandango app. All you have to do is have Fandango installed and then ask Siri to find tickets.

If you aren't sure how, follow along...

How to OTA (over-the-air) update to iOS 6.1 on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 a 2:47 pm

Apple released iOS 6.1 to the public yesterday which includes the ability to buy movie tickets with Siri, better LTE support, and more. Since the introduction of iOS 5, Apple has allowed us to update our iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches over-the-air instead of having to plug into iTunes.

Normally your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will alert you when an update is ready, but if it hasn't, we can walk you through how to manually trigger the over-the-air update.