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Advancements in technology now allow tech-savvy homeowners to control many features of their home with an iPad. Features such as interior lighting, electronics, appliances, air conditioning and security systems can be accessed from nearly anywhere via specialized software and hardware. This allows a homeowner to exercise more control over their home while at work or away on vacation.
Necessity makes for strange bedfellows, and Isuzu has had some of the strangest of all. Isuzu-produced vehicles have been rebranded and sold as Chevrolets, Toyotas, Subarus and even Hondas, usually in situations where the partner company didn't have a vehicle in its lineup ready to meet a rapidly emerging demand. In 2003, Honda finally replaced the Isuzu-produced Passport with its own minivan-based Pilot. The Pilot later went on to fame as one of America's most popular crossovers, owing largely to the engineering time that Honda had already put into the Odyssey.
Using graphs to show percentiles requires you to work with decimals within Microsoft Excel. Use graphs to demonstrate percentiles with help from a computer science and media production professional in this free video clip.
Apple designed the iPad so that you couldn't connect an external hard disk drive to it. However, there are both hardware and software workarounds to let you use additional storage with your iPad. These help to balance out its relatively limited internal storage capacity. Although some methods require you to have an Internet connection, others are physical.
Knowing where to make your emergency call on the radio can mean the difference between life and death. While calls for help can be made on any channel or frequency in the event of a true emergency, you're more likely to be rescued quickly if you use one of the channels generally monitored for emergency traffic. In a situation where every minute counts, getting your message to the right person could be what keeps you alive.
The Nook Color and iPad are sold as two very different devices targeted at different markets. However, they have many similarities. The direct comparison between the two becomes even clearer when, instead of comparing the Nook Color to the much larger full-size iPad, you compare it with the most similar member of the iPad family -- the first generation iPad Mini. Compared to the iPad Mini, the Nook Color is a very strong alternative.
An iPad computer running iOS generally runs apps smoothly and quickly. However, there may be times when your iPad or a running app freezes or becomes unresponsive. In these cases, you must shut down or "kill" the session, either within the app or in the operating system, to restore the iPad to working order.
Stock Keeping Units, or SKUs, are used to identify and categorize a company's products, helping to ensure that you get the right product when you place an order. Apple uses SKUs to identify the models in its iPad range; they make distinguishing between identical-looking models that have differing specifications possible. A look at iPad SKUs provides an insight into the processes that make modern technology distribution and sale systems possible.
The iPad display ratio refers to the overall resolution of the built-in screen. Learn about the iPad display ratio with help from a computer and electronics expert in this free video clip.
Customizing the "Home" screen widgets on the iPad is just another great way to personalize your device and make it your own. Customize the "Home" screen widgets on an iPad with help from an experienced electronics professional in this free video clip.
Uploading to an iPad via USB will require the use of the Apple iTunes software. Upload to an iPad via USB with help from an experienced electronics professional in this free video clip.
Citrix is an enterprise-grade tool that lets you log into a computer remotely. Its iPad app lets you control that computer, whether it's a physical one or a virtual computer running on a server, from your iPad and access the programs and data stored on it. Given that most computers have relatively large monitors and the iPad's 9.7 or 7.9 inch screen is relatively small, connecting your iPad to a monitor can make Citrix easier to use.
Adding folders to your iPad makes it easy to organize apps into categories that you define. If you drag one app over another, your iPad creates a folder that you can name and rearrange to fit the layout you desire. Each folder can hold up to 20 apps. Your iPad automatically names the folder you create based on the type of apps that you put inside of it, but you can change the name to suit your personal preferences on your iPad.
From the point of view of a cat, computers make lovely warm snoozing spots, ideal for a quick nap. Jumping on the computer also tends to guarantee attention from its user. Even if your cat doesn’t make a habit of sitting on your laptop or PC, his hair is still liable to clog it up -- cat hair has an irritating habit of getting everywhere.
While Apple's iPad wasn't the first tablet computer, it was the first tablet computer to reach widespread use, and every tablet that came after has largely copied its major design elements. What makes the iPad a successful design is a strong mix of hardware design, software integration and user-interface design. What makes it a revolutionary design is its minimalist functionality. Rather than make the iPad into a general purpose computing device, it's focused on a smaller set of functions that it handles very well.
The gyro sensor in Apple's iPad is a miniature, solid-state device that accurately tracks changes in the iPad's orientation. In addition to its tiny size, the component senses motion using a principle different from the one that makes traditional spinning gyroscopes work. The gyroscope complements the iPad's accelerometers and other sensors, providing a comprehensive and accurate set of location, motion and orientation data.
Apple ships the iPad with a 10-watt adapter that provides 2 amps of power at 5 volts. This adapter is more than powerful enough to run and charge the iPad at the same time. It also comes with a detachable cable that you can use to sync the iPad or to charge it with other devices.
Palm Reader e-books come in two formats: PRC and PDB. The content of PRC e-books is identical to that of MOBI e-books. The Kindle supports both MOBI and PRC files natively, therefore, you do not need to convert a PRC-formatted e-book in order to read it on your Kindle. On the other hand, if you have a PDB file, you must convert it to a Kindle-supported format before you can read it. You can convert PDB e-books to a Kindle-supported format using a number of different utilities, including Calibre, Hamster Free E-book Converter and the online tool Zamzar.
Alkaline batteries are recommended for most GPS units because they offer a longer life and operate on a slightly higher voltage than typical rechargeable batteries. Electronics engineers create their designs based upon a standard available voltage and current that's found in common alkaline batteries. Using the recommended alkaline batteries with the specified voltage and slower discharge rate enables the units to run for longer periods of time without discharging and extends the life expectancy of the devices.
Pixel density is a key selling point for both the iPad and e-readers, with both marketed on how many pixels per inch they display. However, comparing these devices on pixel density alone can be misleading, as the differing technology used in iPad and e-reader screens means that more pixels don't always make for a sharper image. Learning about pixel density helps you to understand the true display capabilities of these devices.
You can use a technology called "mirroring" to share your iPad screen's contents with another device remotely. This allows you to give presentations and show movies and still images to a roomful of people. It works in two ways: via an HDMI cable or through a Wi-Fi network. The HDMI adapter cable plugs into a high-definition TV or monitor that has that type of connector. The Apple TV device has a Wi-Fi feature called AirPlay which shares iPad video wirelessly.
An atomic radio clock and a GPS clock are both devices that repeatedly check the time with an information source via a radio connection. This means the user should not need to repeatedly alter the clock to correct for any errors. The references to "radio" are purely to do with the time checking and are nothing to do with any audio radio receivers that may be part of the device.
Not only does an iPad represent a major financial investment, the data stored on it is often priceless in itself. If you ever misplace an iPad, Apple has built-in software, called Find My iPad, to help you find it using iCloud on any Web browser or another Apple iOS device. In most cases, this feature should be set up when you first turn on the iPad. All you need to use Find My iPad is your Apple ID and password.
Before iPods and MP3 players, there was the portable CD player, which served the same purpose and with which MP3 players share some technological concepts. The portable CD player's electronic components are small and lightweight enough so you can easily carry them, and they're energy efficient, able to run for hours on small batteries. Portable CD players use compact solid-state lasers that read data from a CD with light. The portable devices electronically stabilizes music playback, so bumps and jolts won't interrupt your listening.
Radio-frequency identification tags store and wirelessly transfer data. Often used as an alternative to traditional barcodes, RFID tags provide data storage and communication in various contexts, including retail and industry. RFID printers produce RFID tags. An RFID tag can communicate stored data using either an electromagnetic field or radio waves. Many industries use RFID printing to produce RFID tags for such purposes as identification and tracking. RFID printers engage in the dual processes of printing and encoding.
The keyboard has been used as a standard input device ever since personal computers began appearing in the 1980s, and even in today's world of ultra-thin laptops and touch-screen tablets, the keyboard is still going strong. While the iPad's built-in on-screen keyboard is perfectly functional, an external physical keyboard is often more comfortable and efficient.
The iPad's screen uses capacitance to sense your fingertips. When you touch the iPad's surface, your finger changes electrical properties in a transducer beneath the glass. Sophisticated electronics and software track these changes, following the movement of your fingertip across the screen. The iPad's capacitive system is fast, accurate and senses up to 10 fingers at the same time.
An on-screen keyboard may work well for small devices you can cradle in your hands so you can type with your thumbs, but on a full-size tablet such as the iPad it can make your life harder rather than easier. Exactly how difficult it is to type on the iPad depends on several different factors, some of which are a matter of personal preference.
The iPad's large screen can make it an ideal computer trackpad for anyone who likes some freedom of movement while working, or for anyone with motor difficulties. There are several trackpad apps in the Apple App Store to choose from, ranging from free to several dollars in price. All of these apps have one thing in common: you need to install server software on your Windows computer that can communicate to the client app on the iPad.
Apple's iPad serves many functions as a productivity tool, communications device and entertainment source. When the firmware on your iPad becomes corrupt and the device inoperable, your productivity and state of mind are affected. Using Apple's iTunes software, you can restore the iOS firmware on your troublesome iPad to a functional state.
Apple’s iPad can function as a standalone device without the need for a desktop PC, but the tablet is best used to extend and complement the functions of your home computer. The iPad’s built-in apps are sufficient for many tasks, and third-party apps can turn your tablet into a second monitor or let you access your PC’s desktop remotely.
All devices running iOS 3.0 or above, including the iPad, include a Spotlight tool that enables you to search through the content of your device. The searches cover everything on your iPad, including apps, contacts, events and emails. The Spotlight search tool can also be found on Apple's OS X operating system for desktop computers.
The thin black strip at the top of the home screen uses tiny graphic icons to report an iPad’s status at a glance, but if you don’t understand what they mean, they’re decorative babble. It takes just a few minutes to learn the language of your iPad’s status bar symbols. They can spell the difference between an ever ready iPad and an inadequate iPad, and between a savvy user and a frustrated one.
The iPad supports multiple email accounts. It can display messages from all your accounts in a single inbox, or it can separate the messages so you can toggle back and forth between your different mailboxes. For example, you might have separate accounts for your work email and personal email, and you can keep the two mailboxes apart to distinguish one from the other. The iPad treats one mailbox as your default inbox, but you can switch between inboxes at any time.
Thanks to your iPad’s built-in accelerometer, you can steer cars, objects and characters through perilous mazes in various games, type on a bigger canvas with a bigger keyboard, shake to undo freshly typed text or read books in a preferred two-page spread. The accelerometer detects your iPad’s movement and position and then prompts its operating system to respond accordingly. Notably, it adjusts your display's landscape or portrait orientation based on whether you’re holding the iPad upright or sideways. The accelerometer works constantly, but you can temporarily override its display rotations when desired.
An iPad supports nearly every aspect of a student’s academic life. With pre-installed and third-party applications, it can help you manage class schedules and assignments, perform online research, create papers and presentations, drill for tests and take notes. With e-books, your iPad not only eliminates the drudgery of a heavy backpack, but also provides built-in reading resources that aid comprehension. When used skillfully, the iPad will improve how you manage, process and produce schoolwork.
Your iPad's virtual keyboard offers many typing shortcuts designed to save you time while writing notes, emails and text messages. For example, you can type special characters with accent marks, characters symbolizing alternative currencies, and lesser-used characters such as degree symbols. Degree symbols are often used to designate degrees of temperature, hours in the medical field, and degrees of arc in coordinates systems. You can type degree symbols on your iPad using the numeric keyboard.
Investing in an OtterBox protective case for your iPad is a solid decision -- the substantial dollar investment in your iPad means that every ounce of protection can be valuable. But if you're new to OtterBox designs, figuring out the device's intricacies can be frustrating -- especially when all you want to do is charge your iPad. Once you've adjusted, you'll find that the extra step to charge your iPad is worth it for the protection your case provides.
Setting up virtual instruments on your iPad turns the tablet computer into a powerful music creation device. IPolysix, iELECTRIBE and iKaossilator are three music creation and production applications developed by KORG. The iPolysix is a virtual polyphonic synthesizer and drum machine. The iELECTRIBE is a rhythm synthesizer. The iKaossilator is a touch-sensitive synthesizer. All three applications are downloaded and installed in the same way from the iTunes Store. Once they are installed, however, how you go about using the applications varies significantly.
Pairing a device to your iPad via Bluetooth enables the two devices to communicate wirelessly across distances of up to 33 feet. The Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, also referred to as A2DP, is a protocol through which high-quality audio is streamed between Bluetooth-capable devices. As as March 2013, all versions of the iPad are compatible with the A2DP Bluetooth profile.
IPads, like PCs and Macs, use images to decorate their main screen. By default, the wallpaper on iPads using iOS 6 is a picture of ripples on the surface of water. You can change this wallpaper to any other image currently on your iPad. These images include alternative wallpapers that come with the iPad, images you've downloaded from the Web, images you've transferred using iTunes and photos you've taken personally using the iPad's camera.
So you've purchased an iPad and have taken it to the park or beach, only to discover that you can't see much of anything on the screen. You're not alone. Because of the nature of the iPad's glossy screen, users often have trouble seeing the screen clearly in certain lighting conditions, and particularly in direct sunlight.
Apple keeps a tight lock on its devices, and only allows software it approves onto the device. Hackers found a way to install unauthorized software on the iPhone through a process called “jailbreaking.” For iPhone 3GS users, this process requires a program called “redsn0w” and the iPad baseband.
Apple recommends a set series of troubleshooting steps for recovering a bricked, unresponsive iPad. If you are unable to get the device working again, it may need to be professionally repaired or replaced -- contact your local Apple Store or Apple Support directly for advice. If you have a backup of the iPad on iTunes or iCloud, all of your apps, content and settings are safe.
Apple’s iPad tablet comes with its own Safari browser for surfing the web. Unfortunately, not all sites are built with Safari in mind. If you happen upon a website that specifically requires Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser or would like to test your own site with a variety of browsers while using the iPad, you’ll need to turn to the App Store for the solution. There are several third-party browsing apps for iPad capable of emulating Internet Explorer.
Putting Android on an iPad isn't the impossible goal that it may initially seem like. Put Android on an iPad with help from a Microsoft certified technology specialist in this free video clip.
Just because your Android and your iPad weren't made by the same company doesn't mean that the two devices can't play nice with one another. Sync Android with iPad with help from a Microsoft certified technology specialist in this free video clip.
iPads aren't just great for personal and business use - they can also be absolutely valuable educational tools. Connect iPads together for the classroom with help from an expert in the world of Apple retail in this free video clip.
The new iPad shares a lot of similarities with the old iPad 3 model, which really isn't that old at all. Put the new iPad to the test with help from your friends at eHow Tech in this free video clip.
Apple's iPod Nano is another in the company's long line of high level portable music devices. Experience the unboxing of the iPod Nano with help from your friends at eHow Tech in this free video clip.
