How Do I Un-Jailbreak My iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch?
If you have jailbroken your iPhone and later find that the phone is less stable or that the battery drains faster than normal, you should consider restoring the phone to its normal state. This tutorial will show you how to un-jailbreak your device.
Enable iPod Video Screensaver or Kiosk Mode
A buddy of mine instant messaged me today to ask if I had enabled the screensaver on my 5th generation iPod. I replied, “iPod screensaver?!” It turns out that there is a kiosk mode that allows a single video to be played over and over while an iPod is charging.
He pasted a URL with instructions which I followed, but it did not work. I Googled and found a number of other descriptions, including several variations, but it still took a bit of tinkering. Maybe these directions will make it easier for others to play with this hidden feature.
iPod: Sync Calendar and Contacts with Outlook
You can upload your Outlook Calendar and contacts to your iPod. This will give added portability to your information and can eliminate the need to use multiple devices at once. The steps below will help start you on your way to getting more out of your iPod.
iPod: How to Reset the Nano if it Locks Up
One common problem with the iPod nano is that the device can lock up. You can fix this problem by simply resetting it. To reset your nano, follow the steps below in this Tech-Recipe.
How to Use Your iPod as a Storage Drive
Your iPod can act as an external portable storage device for backing up files or transporting them. Since the iPod has a lot of hard drive space, it can be used in place of all those smaller flash drives you may typically use and easily lose. Read on to find out how to enable disk use on your iPod.
Facebook: Use a Temporary Password to Protect Your Account
With the rise of malicious apps that collect users’ Facebook account data, one may want to protect his or her account as much as possible. If you usually use your Facebook account to log in to apps, you should consider using a randomly generated Facebook password instead of your actual password. By doing so, no one can steal your regular password. Continue reading to find out how.
Office 2007: Add Commands to the Quick Access Toolbar
By default, the Quick Access Toolbar is located next to the big Office button in the upper left corner. It is a great place to keep the commands you use most. To add commands to it, follow this tech-recipe:
Cisco Switch: 802.1q Trunk to Router (a.k.a. Router-on-a-Stick)
You can connect a Cisco switch and router via 802.1q trunking. This configuration is known as a router-on-a-stick.
Office 2007: Place the Quick Access Toolbar Below the Ribbon
If you want the Quick Access Toolbar to be in an even more convenient location, you can move it below the Ribbon so that it is closer to your work. To do this, follow the simple steps provided in this tech-recipe:
Office 2007: How to Minimize the Ribbon
If you do not like the huge ribbon taking up space on the Microsoft Office 2007 applications, you can minimize it so that it only shows up when you select a menu. Keep reading to find out how you can increase your screen space.
How Do I Change the Default Program Files Directory in Windows?
