Misconceptions About iOS Multitasking

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Jan 052012
 

I learned a lot by reading this, by Fraser Speirs at his blog…

There is one iOS “tip” that I keep hearing and it is wrong. Worse, I keep hearing it from supposedly authoritative sources. I have even heard it from the lips of Apple “Geniuses” in stores.

Here is the advice – and remember it is wrong:

All those apps in the multitasking bar on your iOS device are currently active and slowing it down, filling the device’s memory or using up your battery. To maximise performance and battery life, you should kill them all manually.

via Fraser Speirs – Blog – Misconceptions About iOS Multitasking.

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Microsoft releases first Office app for iPad – Computerworld

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Dec 202011
 

I have tried so many note taking applications and for Windows users that already have OneNote it’s a very powerful piece of software.  Since I work on MAc and Linux as well, I’ve been recommending EverNote because it is (1) free and (2) it runs on everything…Mac/Windows/Linux/Android/iOS.  As a Microsoft Certified Professional and Office expert I love OneNote and am glad to see this for the iPad.

By Gregg Keizer at ComputerWorld.com…

Computerworld – Microsoft today released an update to its OneNote application for iOS that it said has been tweaked for the iPad.

via Microsoft releases first Office app for iPad – Computerworld.

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12 valuable tools for managing business Macs | Applications – InfoWorld

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Nov 302011
 

An interesting list of tools to support Macs in the enterprise environment.  Number 1 and 12 also support iOS devices.

By Ryan Faas at Infoworld.com…

The knock on managing Macs in business environments has long been Apple’s ambivalent attitude toward providing significant enterprise support. Apple does, of course, offer tools for deploying, configuring, and managing Macs. But to move Macs beyond a departmental setting, IT will often find it necessary to look to third parties for help.

via 12 valuable tools for managing business Macs | Applications – InfoWorld.

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Which Programming Language Should You Learn For Software Development?

 iOS, Linux, Open Source, Operating Sys, OS X, Programming, Technology, Windows  No Responses »
Nov 062011
 

Excellent article by James Bruce regarding programming languages of the day.

From MakeUseOf.com…

When starting on the path of programming, it’s important you invest your time wisely in choosing to learn something that will both benefit you in the immediate future with visible results on your platform of choice, as well as getting you set up for any future languages. Your choice will depend upon a number of factors, so let’s take a look at their characteristics, ease of learning, and likelihood of earning you a living. I’ll also show you some code to display “hello world”, the first application many people write when learning a new language.

via Which Programming Language Should You Learn For Software Development?.

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How to Set Up iCloud For Your iOS Devices

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Nov 032011
 

I have upgraded all of my devices to iOS5 but a few things are not working and they have not been a priority for me to worry about.  Maybe this will help.

From Bakari Chavanu at MakeUseOf.com…

No doubt the most welcomed feature of the latest iOS 5 update for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad is Apple rolling out iCloud and wireless Wi-Fi connectivity for its smart mobile devices and Macs. Many of us have experienced the pain of connecting our iOS device using USB to iTunes just to update a playlist or backup some related app files. It was almost like calling someone on a wired phone.

via How to Set Up iCloud For Your iOS Devices.

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Syncing iCloud with Windows and Outlook | PCWorld Business Center

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Oct 272011
 

From PCWorld.com…

Apple’s iCloud is a nice tool for keeping contacts, calendar items, and other data in sync between my iPhone and iPad, but what about keeping everything synced up with my Windows PC? Apple has that covered as well with the iCloud Control Panel for Windows.

via Syncing iCloud with Windows and Outlook | PCWorld Business Center.

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