Slow iPad 2 on iOS 9A disclaimer. I make no guarantees, expressed or implied, that any of my own procedures will return EVERY older iPad to a usable, running condition. Try all of the following: Try resetting All Setting...view more
User Tip Another battery life extension for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
Another battery life extension for iPad/iPhone/iPod TouchI did a little experimenting over the last couple weeks with my older, original iPad 1 and my 2nd gen iPod Touch. I have found that leaving Wifi active all of the time CAN really affect iDevice battery life and perfo...view more
User Tip iOS 9.3.2 re-released with fix for iPad Pro 9.7"
iOS 9.3.2 re-released with fix for iPad Pro 9.7"Apple released a version of iOS 9.3.2 specifically for the iPad Pro 9.7" model. The previous version was pulled by Apple two weeks ago because of reports that attempted installations sometimes resulted in "bri...view more
User Tip Stream'g purchased iTunes video content with older iPad models runn'g iOS 5, 6 or 7 with mobile wireless Seagate hard drives & older Seagate app
User Tip Adding a screenshot to your ASC question while using an iPad.
Adding a screenshot to your ASC question while using an iPad.This is my first User Tip, let's see how it goes and don't be surprized to see revisions. Special thanks go to tt2 his both reviewing and making suggestions. What a guy ! User Tips can be very useful in both ...view more
Keyboard Shortcut Bar disappearedThe Shortcut bar (also called Edit, Suggestion, Predictive, Quick Type Bar, etc.) sometimes closes or completely disappears and can't be opened or brought back. This issue showed up with iOS 9. It takes two differen...view more
User Tip Typing Other Languages on an iPad with a Hardware Keyboard
Typing Other Languages on an iPad with a Hardware KeyboardWhen using a hardware keyboard to type other languages with an iPad or other iOS device, you may need to go into Settings > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboards in order to match the layout there with what...view more
How to update iOS on your Apple Device.What is iOS? iOS or iPhone Operating System is the software that runs on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch and makes it work the way it does. Every so often Apple updates this software and you can then ...view more
User Tip Change the App Store to correct store for your account
Change the App Store to correct store for your accountOpen the App Store app, go to the Featured pane, swipe to the bottom, tap your Apple ID and sign out. Tap again and sign back in. The App Store will automatically change to the store from which your account is authori...view more
Macs that support iPadsBefore October 23, 2012, all iPads supported a minimum of Mac OS X 10.5.8 for connectivity and iTunes 10.6.3. This meant they could hook up to G4s and G5s that have USB 2 and Firewire, as long as 10.5.8 was installed...view more
User Tip iPad Apps quit without warning, how to fix?
iPad Apps quit without warning, how to fix?Short of cleaning up your iPad of excess data stored on it, there is one method the Genius Bar recommended that works very well. The Location Services setting on the Settings App if turned on, will run in the...view more
Steps to prevent theft of Apple productsHello and welcome to my User Tip "iCrime" is on the rise, also called "Apple picking" and other names. Safety Messages from the SFMTA and the San Francisco Police DepartmentPersonal safety ...view more