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iPad and Maps : How to create and use offline maps and directions for traveling / trip planning

This recipe will explain how to use the built-in Maps program and the screenshot feature to create offline maps for use when you do not have internet connectivity.

Pages for iPad: How to Add Page Numbers to a Document

If you have a multipage document that is need of page numbers, Pages for iPad makes it easy and automatic. You just to to find and set the desired style and location and Pages will do the rest.

Pages for iPad: Use the Ruler for Easily Formatting Text and Paragraphs

Instead of hunting around for the desired formatting option, you can use Pages’ ruler buttons to easily change paragraph styles and add bold, italics, or an underline to your text. You can also align text, insert tabs, line breaks, column breaks and page breaks from the ruler.

iPad / iBooks : How to add book coverart to purchased / free books via iTunes and a web browser

This recipe will explain how to add book coverart to your purchased and free books. We will use iTunes, a browser (IE8, Chrome, Firefox, etc) and Google Images to do this. 🙂

Maps for iPad: How to Access the Digital Compass Interface

You have your map pulled up and the iPad knows your current location, but have no idea which direction you are going? By accessing Map’s digital compass interface, you can get your bearings and then switch back to map view and get on with your travels.

iPad: How to pair / connect any bluetooth keyboard

The iPad’s touchscreen keyboard isn’t bad, its actually pretty good for a touchkeyboard. However there can be times where you may need to do some major emailing or even document writing and need a keyboard. This recipe will show you how to pair any bluetooth keyboard with the iPad. You don’t just need to use the Apple one, any bluetooth keyboard will work!

iPad: Enable Restrictions / Parental Controls to Safari, iTunes, Youtube, Explicit Content, and more

This recipe will explain how to enable the built-in Restrictions on the Apple iPad. Using Restrictions will let a parent or user limit browser use, access to iTunes, explicit songs/videos/apps.

iPad: Access Google Calendar Using the Calendar App

If you want to access your Google Calendar on your iPad’s awesome looking Calendar app, just follow these simple steps.

iPad: How to Sync with your Gmail Contacts

If you’re a Gmail user and need your contacts on your iPad, there’s an easy method for doing this that doesn’t requires only your iPad and iTunes. You’ll need to hook up to iTunes each time that you wish to sync contacts, but it beats coughing up $99 per year for MobileMe.

Kindle for iPad: Change the View Options for Better Readability

Depending on the user and the reading environment, the default settings for your Kindle app may not be ideal for optimal readability. By changing the View Options, you can change the font size, adjust the screen brightness and/or the background color, you can adjust the application to be perfect for reading your e-books.

iBooks: How to Easily Access Definitions and Pronunciations of Unfamiliar Words

Don’t you hate it when you’re into a new book and you come across a word that you aren’t familiar with? You either have to stop what you’re doing to go find out what the word is or bypass it altogether and risk losing out on a key term in the reading. iBooks makes it easy to look up new words without leaving the page that you are reading.

iPad: How to Clear Safari’s Cache, History, and/or Cookies

If you have problems with web pages loading correctly on your device, or just want to keep others from seeing where you are surfing, here’s how to clear the information from your iPad’s Safari web browser.

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