The folks over at fastmac.com are working to create the u-socket. It is a power outlet with two USB jacks in the plate. This is a great little product. So far it has had some delays. Head on over and check out the specs – http://fastmac.com/usocket. This little gem is available for order for $20.00. Sounds like it is not available …
What a great idea, use the best tool in your tool box to make a device better. I keep velcro in my toolbox. I have a roll of it, sticky back velcro, and some that you would use as wall mounting. This video just shows how to use the tools you have (velcro) to make some thing better. It makes me …
I am getting ready to head out on a trip and want to take some movies on the plane for the kids to watch on the iPad. I also plan on putting video on my phone and my wife’s iPhone. There are a ton of applications and tutorials on the web that would like you to purchase a 30 dollar tool …
For many years developers have been using the User-Agent element of the browser to detect what web browser a person is using. This is very useful for designers when they are looking to make a very functional site in older browsers or add new technology (IE 6 ) In my last post I looked at the portscan of an iPad. Today …
Continuing my security theme, I decided to see what the iPad looks like on a network. Can you ping it, what does nmap say about it, does OS detection work, are there any open ports? To test this I used both my iPhone (jimiz-phone) and iPad (jimizIP) connected to my wireless network. The first thing I did was lookup the MAC …
There are a lot of articles about printing on the iPad or iPhone. I have not found too many great solutions. I was reading an article on the ipad today and wanted to print it out for reference. After trying a few apps I landed on using the HP iprint application. You are only able to print photos with this app, …
The iPad is like any other device, it has your data on it. No matter if you use it at home or out in a coffee shop. You need to make sure that your data is safe. The iPad like the iPhone allows you to lock the devise from use with a 4 digit passcode. To enable locking your screen you …
As with any new device you wonder if you got the right version The iPad has 3G version is on it’s way. I opted not to get 3G. So far it has been great. I have used my iPhone as a tether, to have wifi at all times. The MyWi application is great. You just setup your own hotspot. http://www.rockyourphone.com/index.php/mywi.html?feat=y This …
Secure your iPad. Using a vpn while on public wifi
So far I really like this device. I’m writing this post on it. My wife and kids love it. The wife watched a full movie on netflix (only used 13% of battery). What I do like is how iPhone apps can run and there is a cool 2x button that allows you to make it almost full screen. It magnifies it. …
iPad: who / what / why