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What Is iTunes Unknown Error 50?
The Apple iTunes store allows users to purchase music and videos digitally. The music and video files are then downloaded to the user's computer or a compatible device for later playback. This process can sometimes cause problems. One possible iTunes unknown error is Error (-50), which indicates the
How to Translate Languages on an iPhone
OK, here's the scene: You're in Mexico and you need to find a bathroom, and fast! But just one problem: no habla Espanol. Don't know what that means? Now you can find out with a language translation application for the iPhone called iTranslate - Ultimate. ITranslate allows you to type a phrase in yo
How to Turn Off an iPod Shuffle
If you just got an iPod Shuffle and haven’t had an iPod before, you may be looking for a very common button found on most consumer electronics: the on/off switch. Well, stop your search because the iPod Shuffle doesn’t have an on/off button.
How to Make iPhone Ringtones With Audacity
The iPhone has tons of cool features, including downloadable ringtones. But you don't have to pay for ringtones if you know what you're doing and you have the right programs. Audacity, a free music-editing program, allows you to edit music and sound files that you already have stored on your compute
Open Archived Files With The Unarchiver: Tom's Mac Software Pick
You can open 60 different types of compressed files with the Unarchiver, including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Amiga archive file formats. With support for current and obscure compression types, the Unarchiver is the best choice for accessing old files you archived.
How to Install OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) is still available from the Apple web site. Having the last version of the Mac OS that Apple sold on DVD can be a nice piece of insurance should you ever experience a drive failure. These guides will take you through the process of installing Snow Leopard on a Mac.
iPhone 3.0 Peer Tutorial
The iPhone 3.0 has a new built-in feature that allows iPhone devices to connect and play games and use other types of applications that require peer-to-peer connection. iPhone uses a protocol called Bonjour to help devices and applications locate each other and connect to an IP address. The protocol
How to Format an Apple iPod
There are several reasons why you might want to format or reformat an iPod. If you have a Windows PC, you will have to format your iPod in order for you to be able to load music, videos and movies on it. If you have a Mac, you may want to reformat your iPod so that it is Mac-native and saves space.
Use Smart Playlists to Optimize iPhone Storage
To add the smart playlist you've created to your iPhone, just dock the iPhone to your computer.
How to Switch My IPod from a PC to a Mac
All models of the Apple iPod are compatible with both Mac and Windows systems, but once you connect your iPod to a computer, it becomes attached to that specific operating system. However, if you purchase a new computer or want to sync your iPod to a different system, you may want to switch your iPo
How to Send a Voice SMS
Voice SMS, as the name suggests, is a one-way communication similar to text messaging, the difference being that you leave a "voice" message. Sending a voice SMS can be useful in many situations. For instance, you might want to leave someone a voice message but you think it's not an appropriate time
How to Record Music on Your Phone
In the spring of 2009, an indie-pop band called The 88 recorded a hit entitled "Love is the Thing" on an iPhone. Since then, many musicians have been curious about smar tphone applications for their own work. You may also want to record music from a friend's live show, or you may want to convert a s
How to Sync a Picture to Your Palm
Palm smartphone and PDA devices connect to your computer through the Palm Desktop software, and can also transfer music or photos to the phone when the phone is set to USB mode. The computer recognizes your Palm device as a USB mass-storage device, which allows you to move content from the desktop t
The Number of Cycles for an iPhone Battery
Like all rechargeable batteries, the iPhone’s lithium-ion battery only has a limited number of charge cycles before it starts to lose its performance and eventually not hold a charge at all. According to Apple Inc., the iPhone battery is designed to handle 400 “cycles” before it st
How to Use a Belkin TuneCast Auto
The Belkin TuneCast Auto is an FM radio transmitter designed to work with the iPod and iPhone. The device converts signals from the iPod or iPhone into radio waves. The Belkin Tunecast Auto also comes equipped with a car charger which plugs into the cigarette lighter and keeps your iPod or iPhone ch
How to Transfer an iPod Playlist to iTunes
The Apple iPod allows users to create dynamic playlists right from their MP3 player. Whether the list consists of music for the road or is full of sad love songs, playlist contents are completely up to you. Unfortunately, if you create a playlist on your iPod, you can't transfer it to other devices
How to Unlock a Password on the iTouch
The iPod Touch features an optional password feature that allows you to create a four-digit code to prevent others from accessing your device. If you forget this password, you will also be locked out of the iPod Touch, and in order to bypass this password, you will need to restore your iPod Touch. D
OS X Yosemite Released Along With New Macs (10/16/2014)
At its October 16, 2014 media event, Apple released OS X Yosemite, a 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina display, and a new Mac mini.
iPhone & iPod Gifts for Movie Fans
Keep the movie lover in your life entertained year-round with these great movie-focused iPhone and iPod gift suggestions.
How to Sync Music on a Restored iPod
Once you have restored your iPod to its original state, you can sync your music to the device by automatically adding all of your music library, or choosing specific albums, artists and playlists through the iTunes program. Syncing music back onto your iPod can take between 30 to 40 minutes, dependi