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It’s easy to install apps on your Nexus 7 but frequently we end up with apps we no longer use. Periodically removing these unneeded apps will not only reduce the number of apps you need to scroll through, but will also free up space on your Nexus 7. From your Nexus 7 Home screen, tap on the All Apps  icon to access your installed apps, and locate the app you want to uninstall. Press and hold the icon of the app you want to uninstall until Read More…

If you bought a used Nexus 7 and someone else’s data and settings are still on it, or if you’re having problems with your current Nexus 7 and want a ‘do over’, the Reset command will wipe your Nexus 7 clean and allow you to start fresh. Swipe down from the top of your screen and tap the Settings icon. Tap Backup & reset Tap Factory data reset Tap Reset tablet If your tablet is password protected, enter your Pattern, PIN, or Password Tap Erase Read More…

It’s generally OK to leave your Nexus 7 on all the time. It uses very little power while in standby mode, and is quick to access when you need it. There may be instances though, especially if you won’t be using your Nexus 7 for some time, when you want to turn it off. Thankfully, it’s easy to do. Locate the Power button on the top of the right side of your Nexus 7, just above the volume controls. Press the power button once to Read More…

It’s easy to install apps on your iPad, but frequently we end up with apps we no longer use. Periodically removing these unneeded apps will not only reduce the number of apps you need to scroll through, but will also free up space on your iPad. Press and hold the icon of the app you want to delete until all of the app icons wiggle and get an ‘X’ on the upper left corner. Tap the ‘X’ for the app you want to delete, tap Read More…

When you open an app on your iPad, it generally stays open in the background, even when you switch to another app or to your Home screen. If one of your apps is causing a problem, there is a way to force it to close. Press the Home button on your iPad twice. Your home screen will become grey and a list of open apps will open at the bottom. Swipe the list to the left until you find the app you want to close. Read More…

In anticipation of receiving my Google Nexus 7 tablet I’ve watched some “unboxing” videos, where others share the excitement of opening their new gadget. It turns out the Nexus 7 has exceptionally difficult packaging to open, so much so, someone compiles a video showing many of the “failed” unboxings. My Nexus 7 just showed up today, so learning from what I saw in those videos, here is my unboxing video. Note that you should have a knife on hand to cut the stickers holding the top and Read More…

While the iPad has a switch near the volume control buttons that once was used to lock screen rotation, it was changed in iOS 4.2 to mute your tablets sound instead. If you don’t use mute often, but would like the ability to lock your screen so its orientation doesn’t change as you rotate the tablet, you can restore the switches functionality through a setting. From your iPad’s home screen, tap “Settings”, and select “General” from the left side of the screen. About half-way down Read More…

It’s generally OK to leave your iPad on all the time. It uses very little power while in standby mode, and is quick to access when you need it. There may be instances though, especially if you won’t be using your iPad for some time, when you want to turn your iPad off. Thankfully, it’s easy to do. Locate the sleep wake button on the top right corner of your iPad. It doesn’t matter if your iPad’s screen is on or off, simply press and Read More…

If you bought a used iPad and someone else’s data and settings are still on it, or if you’re having problems with your current iPad and want a ‘do over’, the Reset command will wipe your iPad clean and allow you to start fresh. Watch the following video for easy instructions, or read the transcript below. From your Home screen, go into settings and tap on ‘General’ on the left side of the screen. Swipe down to the bottom of the right side of the Read More…