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How to Get the Best Performance out of Parallels

Optimize Parallels Desktop - 2 GB RAM vs. Multiple CPUs/Cores: We’ll start this benchmark by assigning 2 GB of RAM to the Windows 7 guest OS. This is likely to be the upper end of RAM allocation for most individuals who run Windows 7 (64-bit) under Parallels. We anticipate a bit better perform

How to Create a Wireless App

Creating an application for a wireless telephone platform takes technical talent as well as an understanding of design. You use the same programming languages regardless of the specific operating system or phone you create your wireless app for.

How to Repair a Nano With Water Damage

MP3 players like the iPod nano may be used outside of the house and so they may become subjected to adverse weather conditions such as a sudden shower. The electronics of an iPod nano are particularly susceptible to water damage and can cease to work if it gets wet. Repairing an iPod nano that has g

How to Configure an iPod to Manual Mode

The automatic sync options in iTunes allow users to load music and movies onto their iPod media devices without any hassle. However, these hassle-free options also come with less control over exactly what goes on your machine. By enabling manual mode on an iPod, you can drag and drop single songs an

How to Put SNES Games on the T-Mobile Dash

The Dash is a smartphone designed to be used with T-Mobile service. It is similar in appearance to the BlackBerry and comes with many similar features, such as Internet ability. It also supports video games. However, if you would like to play retro SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) games on

How to Download Music Onto an LG iPod

iPod MP3 players have come a long way since they were released in 2001. Not only do newer models support video but if you have an iPod Touch (equipped with an LG-manufactured touch-screen) it also comes equipped with Internet access. Whereas before you would have to transfer your music from your com

How to Reset Your iPod Manually

Although iPods are generally very reliable products, they do have their share of technical issues. Luckily, most of these issues can be resolved with a simple system reset. This reset forcibly cuts off the power to the iPod and forces the operating system to restart. Performing this reset is the fir

How Do I Get iTunes Video on My Smartphone?

Having a smartphone enables you to do more than make phone calls, text or even listen to music on the go. You can also make use of your commute or travel time catching up on TV and movie video that you download from iTunes. Transferring video onto your smartphone is as easy as loading music or synci

Review of the 2010 Mac mini: New Mac mini Adds HDMI Port and SD Card Slot

Review of the 2010 Mac mini: The 2010 Mac mini is easily the best of the mini series. It offers user upgradable RAM, a first in the mini, as well as improved graphics, an HDMI port, and an SD card slot. Apple has also kicked up the processor speeds, making this Mac a mini power dynamo.

Profile: Stupid Zombies

Stupid Zombies is an action game that challenges you to take out the zombies invading your post-apocalyptic world by ricocheting bullets above, below or around different obstacles.

How to Get iDroid on an iPod Touch

IDroid is a Linux kernel you can install on your jailbroken iPod touch device. IDroid allows you to use custom Lenux applications on your iPod touch device. While jailbreaking is not illegal, it will void your iPod touch warranty. To install iDroid on your iPod touch, you will need to download and

How to Change the Format of an iPod Download

Video files that are downloaded for the iPod are optimized for use on the iPod. But they are not as easily accessed by other video programs. Turning an iPod file into another video format can make it more accommodating to use, especially on Windows-based computers. The conversion from the iPod forma

How to Sync Music to iPod Playlists

No matter what iPod model you have---an iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano or iPod shuffle---you must employ iTunes on your computer to sync all music, videos, audiobooks and podcasts. ITunes lets you sync either automatically when you connect your device, or manually. You also can sync spe

How to Add a PDF to an iPhone 4

Adding a PDF (or portable document file) to an iPhone 4 is done using the default email app, through a computer running the latest version of iTunes (a media managing software program from Apple) or with the help of a third-party iPhone app downloaded from the App Store.Any P

How to Make iPhone Ring Tones on Vista

If your favorite piece of music is old, obscure or belongs to a genre that is not very popular, it can be challenging to find the ring tones you want online. While services that create a ring tone from any piece of music do exist, you can use the iTunes software you already have to create your own c