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Simple Utility to Keep iCloud and Outlook in Sync

     Working with a client this week I came across the challenge of being able to sync 100s of contacts and months of calendar dates that were located on Apple’s iCloud with the contacts and the calendar located in Outlook. The client uses both and iPhone and iPad to create emails, store contact information, and manage his calendars, but has a need when in the office to also access that information from Outlook (2007 in his case). iCloud has an add-in for Outlook that lets you see your calendar and contacts, however because Apple and Microsoft use 2 different file types for their contacts and calendars, so you can’t set iCloud to be the default for either calendar or contacts in Outlook for Windows (Outlook for Mac does let you do it). What happens is that if you want to add/edit a calendar or contact while in Outlook, you basically have to do it 2 times.

This is where iCloud Sync from CodeTwo comes in. What iCloud Sync does (in a very simple way) is allow you to autosync the files between the 2 formats automatically. The install of iCloud is simple, the configuration of the sync is designed so even someone with no tech knowledge can do it, and for a one time cost of $20 the price is very reasonable (the program does have a 30 day full trial for FREE to make sure it will work for you).

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How To Change Text Size–iPhone / iPad (iOS6)

While working with a client this weekend, a question came up about changing the text size on an iPhone and iPad. The default text size for them was just to small and was hard to read. The steps to change the text size are simple but a little hidden, and since I had a hard time finding information on how to do this online (in fact I could not find anyone with the correct information), here is what you need to do if you want to change the text size on any IOS 6 device (iPad / iPhone / iPod)
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Review – GAEMS G155 Portable Gaming Case for Xbox

The portable gaming case is an interesting idea for the Xbox 360. I’ve never thought of the Xbox as portable but for $199 you get pretty close.

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Another Facebook Post (Scam) That Needs to Stop! iPad Testers Wanted

Facebook is full of scam posts, from the  “I can’t believe they did that” post to the “Click here to win a $$$ FREE Gift Card” post.  Of the scam posts that I’ve seen making the regular rounds over the past couple of weeks, the “iPad Testers Wanted” scam seems to be the most common. Everyone should remember the golden rule about this and all posts the see online (social media or email), “If it’s to good to be true, it probably is (a scam)”.

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If you visit the site listed on the post, you will get to test a “New iPad”. The assumption is that this would be a Free iPad

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Dirty Facebook? Clean it Up! (via TECHFEED)

With Facebook’s new Graph Search rolling out, people are going to be able to sift through all of your embarrassing information with ease. Luckily for you, Annie has some tips on how to clean up your Facebook profile. She also explains how to cure your addiction to Facebook, or sell your soul through the social network.

Source: TheTechFeed (https://www NULL.youtube NULL.com/user/TheTechFeed?feature=watch)

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12 Days Remain to get Windows 8 Promo Pricing

Microsoft has just announced the pricing for Windows 8 starting February 1, 2013. When Windows 8 was 1st released Microsoft stated they would offer a promotional price but only for a limited time, and that time ends on January 31.

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