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Can't upload pix to MobileMe? Apple has a fix for that

by Mel Martin (Aug 19th, 2009)

If you've been trying to upload a picture from your iPhone to a MobileMe gallery, and are getting the message "Unable to connect to MobileMe" message you're not alone. The problem appears to be related to a bug in user name recognition. Apple has published a KB article dealing with the issue. The ...

What happens when your iPhone overheats

by Dave Caolo (May 11th, 2009)

The iPhone Blog has posted a screenshot of a warning screen that the iPhone 3G produces when it's over heated. According to Apple, it's totally legit. From the Knowledge Base: "Operate iPhone 3G in a place where the temperature is between 0º and 35º C (32º to 95º F) ... If the ...

Apple KB article: Identifying iPods

by Scott McNulty (Jun 20th, 2006)

There are so many different models of iPods with differing iterations of software on them that it is tough to keep them all straight (even for a big deal Apple pundit like myself). Fret no longer, because this Apple KB article sets you straight on how to tell a first gen iPod from an iPod photo ...

Apple KB Article: Power on your Apple product

by Scott McNulty (Jun 13th, 2006)

I may be the only one that enjoys these Apple KB article posts (since I write it and all) but that won't stop me. The latest KB article that tickled my fancy is the 'Power Up Quick Assist.' Besides the above graphic that shows you how to turn on various Apple products (and which I think is pretty ...

TUAW Tip: Pair your Apple Remote to your Mac

by Scott McNulty (May 18th, 2006)

Now that almost every Mac (expect for that odd duck, the Power Mac) sports Front Row and an Apple Remote many more people will find them in a situation I just experienced. I am typing this post on a brand new MacBook (I'll share my opinion about that later today) and I am listening to some music on ...

Apple KB Article: Why Software updates vary in size

by Scott McNulty (Apr 24th, 2006)

Have you ever wondered why some software updates from Apple are different sizes on different Macs? Shouldn't they all clock in at the same size? That would seem to make sense, but as this Knowledgebase article explains there are very good reasons for the differences (mostly involved whether certain ...