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Hide iOS apps from your purchase history

Get unwanted apps and trial downloads out of your way forever.

DIY: the two-minute stylus

Gather a few cheap materials at home, and in less than two minutes, make a stylus that works with your phone or tablet.

Why use a stylus with your tablet?

A stylus might seem like a throwback to the digital-assistant era, but there are some good reasons for packing a stylus to enhance your tablet experience. 1

Tip of the Day: use offline versions of Google Maps

Being stuck without Wi-Fi or 3G access in a remote location can be pretty troublesome when trying to access map information on a smartphone. Luckily, if you're an Android user, you can download cac... 1

Tip of the Day: a bright idea for saving battery life

One of the simplest tips that you will ever get on saving laptop battery life, and one of the most effective! 2

Four handy iOS 5 tricks for the iPad

iOS 5 further improves the iPad as a productivity device, with new features that streamline navigation and speed up word processing. Four of these new features stood out to us, two of which are onl... 1

What to look for in an e-reader

Buying an e-reader? Great! Here are some shopping tips and features to keep an eye out for. 6

Ebooks and e-readers: FAQ

E-readers are seeing a real boost in the Australian marketplace; however, many Australians are still wary to adopt this unfamiliar technology. Here we answer some common questions to help demystify... 25

How to transfer your iPad 1 data to iPad 2

Succumbed to temptation and decided to replace your antiquated, not-even-a-year-old iPad with a brand new iPad 2? Here's how to get going by transferring your current iPad data to your spanky new m... 4

How-to enable iOS parental controls

From explicit music to accidental in-app purchases, there's plenty to worry about when your kid takes control of the iPad. Keep your children and your pocketbook safer with these simple instructions. 1