Category: iPad
iOS: Remove broken and already-removed apps in Cydia Installed list
In case you installed a misbehaving app via Cydia, manually removed it using iFile or Filza, but can’t seem to remove it from the “Installed” list/section, here’s what you can do: 1. Using your preferred file manager — in my case, Filza — navigate to “/var/lib/dpkg/status” 2. View the app with “Text Editor” 3. Click…
iTunes: Move backup location to an external hard drive
I got a new MacBook Pro with a 256 GB SSD, so not enough storage to back up all of my family’s iOS devices, to say the least. The solution was to back up to an external HDD. Here’s how to do it: 1. With iTunes closed, open the terminal and cd to ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/…
App/File Manager for iPhone, iPad and iPod
Adding this for archival purposes (so I can refer to it in the future). I’ve used it and it works great and what’s nice about it is it’s a stand-alone, no-need-to-install, app. http://www.i-funbox.com/ Go get it!
iPad: Junos Pulse VPN connection problem fix
Using Junos Pulse with RDP, I was having “disallowed connection” issues when connecting to through the VPN at my work (via Juniper/Network Connect). Apparently, it wasn’t any config issues on my iPad, rather, my VPN account had to be included in the “Network Connect” role/group. So, if you’re having this issue, talk to your network/sys…
Tips on how to prolong your laptop battery life
This applies to any device that uses lithium ion batteries (i.e. laptops, smartphones). Battery For lithium ion batteries, you do not need to discharge them fully and recharge constantly. Since they don’t have the same "memory" as older nickel-metal hydride batteries, it is actually better to discharge a lithium ion only partially (10 to 20%)…
Nice list of the top 20 free iPad apps
Found this nice list for the top 20 free iPad apps on CNET … wish I had one, but I’m gonna wait, maybe till generation 2. =0) Go here: http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-3126_7-10003039.html?s=0&o=10003039&tag=mncol;page