1,000,000 iPads Sold

Apple announced today that it had sold 1,000,000 magical iPads.  This announcement is on the heels of the introduction of the 3G iPad this past Friday.

Printing from an iPad

MacWorld has an article about 3rd party apps to help you print from your iPad. The article is here.  Instead of repeating the article, I encourage you to read it if this issue is one you have encountered.

ATT Details for iPad 3G

At least one carrier has posted details in the form of a PDF about how their plan will work. The quick sound bite: Recurring monthly charge with no long term contract • $14.99 per month for 250 MB • $29.99 per month for unlimited data • Unlimited access – no added cost – to AT&T’s

MacWorld Publishes Free iBook about iPad

MacWorld announced the iPad Starter Guide, a free book to download and put on your iPad.  You have to download it and install it but, it looks like a useful guide.

iBooks – Tips and Tricks

Now that I have had some time to try out my iPad, it occurred to me that some of the features available in iBooks were good and not so obvious. First, I really like the dictionary tool.  Press and hold down on the word you want to look up. You are presented with choices.  Choose

Surfing Safari

Overall, on the iPad, surfing is very fast and easy with Apple’s built in Safari browser.  Here are some tips and shortcuts to make the browsing experience more enjoyable. NAVIGATION You know you can scroll with finger flicks up or down, left or right.  You know you can make text and the page larger with

Keyboard Shortcuts

For those of you with an iPhone, the next tip may not be a surprise.  However, if you are new to the touch keyboard, you will be pleased to learn there are a couple of tips and shortcuts that can make typing easier. First, CAPS LOCK feature.  This allows you to type in ALL CAPS without

Review: 1Password for iPad

Here’s my first review of a third party app for your iPad.  For those familiar with 1Password for your desktop Mac, you know what 1Password can do.  For those who don’t, imagine what it would be like to have your device recognize the web page you are visiting and type in all the password and

TSA, iPad and Travel – Oh My!

According to the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration), E-readers, Net Books and other small gadgets are becoming popular for travelers to carry on an airplane.  The TSA notes these devices are “fantastic time killers.”  But, the question remains, do these items (including your iPad) have to be removed from their carry on bags? Well, according to

Charging the iPad – To USB or Not

There has been some confusion about charing the iPad.  It appears that some older usb ports do not provide as much “juice” as the included iPad charger.  The result, a message that indicates not charging. Interestingly, the iPhone charger will charge the iPad as well but, more slowly.  To get the fastest charge, use the