Category Archives: iPad

Apple’s October 22 Event

Posted on October 23, 2013 by John

As I have updated on the News Page of the site, Apple held an event yesterday. All of the details can be found there, but I wanted to make a few comments about the event. As discussed with Buddy Brannon … Continue reading →

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A Book Review that Might be of Interest

Posted on October 19, 2013 by John

Most folks who read this blog are probably used to me reviewing applications or operating system updates. I don’t think I have done an actual book review that I can think of beyond recommending the Take Control series of books … Continue reading →

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Updates, 10/15/13

Posted on October 15, 2013 by John

I have updated the Demonstrations page of the site with some iOS 7 podcast links Scott Davert of Applevis has kindly given me permission to link to. I will also be adding some of them to the Getting Started with … Continue reading →

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Thoughts and Resources for iOS 7

Posted on September 18, 2013 by John

I’m sure it’s pretty well known at this point that iOS 7 is here. It was released at 10 AM Pacific time today, though there, at the moment, some reports of trouble downloading it. Undoubtedly, the servers are being hammered … Continue reading →

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Getting Started Pages

Posted on August 25, 2013 by John

I have spent parts of this weekend putting up two new pages to the site. These are the Getting Started with the Mac and VoiceOver and Getting Started with iOS Devices and VoiceOver pages. I am specifically seeking help from … Continue reading →

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A few more things

Posted on March 2, 2013 by John

Just as a few other notes, I added the iPad user guide for iOS 6 to the Documentation section of the site. This, as usual, is an RTF version of the user guide provided by Apple. As an additional note, … Continue reading →

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A Review of the New iPad 4th Generation

Posted on January 13, 2013 by John

With the kind permission of the person who wrote this review, Scott Granados, I am posting his thoughts and observations about the new iPad 4th Generation model. For those of you considering such purchase, I thought this would be helpful. … Continue reading →

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As an FYI for those who might be interested

Posted on November 27, 2012 by John

I am posting the following announcement in case it might be of interest or help to folks. Anna Dresner writes very useful and helpful books, and this is another one. An iMessaging guide from NBP! A Quick Guide to iMessages … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the New iPad

Posted on April 7, 2012 by John

It took a little longer than I initially had in mind, but I finally purchased the new iPad last week. I have, of course, been using it regularly, and, for example, have transferred all my study material for the ACSP … Continue reading →

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Updates, 10/19/11

Posted on October 19, 2011 by John

The 12th episode in the Macfortheblind Audio Demonstration Series has been added. I try to cover some iTunes basics as far as the interface, the menus and some important iTunes preferences. However, being that iTunes is quite a sophisticated program, … Continue reading →

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