Posts in the “gadgets” category

How to delete multiple iPhone photos

iPhone photos FAQ: How do I delete multiple iPhone or iPad photos at one time?

Solution: As my iPhone photo album fills up with more and more photos, I finally looked into how to delete multiple iPhone photos. It turns out that deleting multiple photos is pretty easy -- once you realize the intent of the icon that takes you to the "delete" button -- and I'll walk you through the steps here.

The ultimate iPad stand? A 2002 iMac

Under the category of "Steal this invention", for anyone looking for a great product idea, here's what I have today:

I've always wanted an "always on" computer device in the kitchen, so that when I walk into the kitchen, I can tap the device or speak to it, and it comes instantly, just like the lights. Once it's on, I'd like for it to be able to do all the usual things, but primarily I'd like to be able to:

Geek gifts - the Bose Around-Ear Headphones

One item I forgot to include on any of my "geek gift ideas" holiday shopping lists are the Bose Around-Ear headphones. I spent almost $300 on different headphones and earbuds last year, until I finally bought a set of these headphones earlier in 2009.

Here's what I like about the Bose Around-Ear headphones:

Review of the Acer X191W monitor

I recently purchased an Acer X191W monitor, a flat-screen 19 inch monitor. While I have no complaints about the screen itself -- it's a very good picture -- the design of the stand is horrible. There is absolutely no flexibility at all in positioning the angle of the monitor. To get around this problem I currently have it resting on top of two books, with a deck of cards under the front portion of the monitor stand so it will tilt back to an angle that works well for me. I've never had a monitor that was this inflexible.

iPhone screenshot - How to create an iPhone screenshot (screen capture)

iPad/iPhone FAQ: How do I create an iPad or iPhone screenshot (screen capture)?

iPad/iPhone screenshot - short answer

Yesterday I sent an iPhone screenshot (screen capture) to a friend of mine, and he remarked on how cool it is that you can create a screenshot on an iPhone, and asked how I did it.

It's pretty easy to an iPhone or iPad screenshot. All you have to do is:

iOS version - How to determine your current iPhone OS version

iPhone version FAQ: How can I tell what version of the iPhone OS my iPhone is currently running?

Answer: You can see your iPhone OS version on your iPhone by going to Settings > General > About, and then Version will be one of the fields on that screen. When you get there, here's what this About screen looks like: