Like the applications for a desktop computer, some iPhone applications may be susceptible to bugs or lockups on occasion. If this happens, it's helpful to have a way to stop those applications, forcing them to close without rebooting the entire phone. Force an unresponsive iPhone application to quit

You can use the VLC Streamer iPhone app to stream video files on your computer through the VLC software. At $1.99 as of March 2011, VLC Streamer configuration takes only a few minutes to complete. Once you have configured it, you can browse the videos available on your computer over a local Wi-Fi n

Your Apple account is linked to your iTunes software. This account lets you purchase movies, music and applications from iTunes. You can easily find your iPhone serial number in iTunes, provided you have the computer that you sync your iPhone to. You don't even need your iPhone to complete this proc

In order to help safeguard against users accidentally deleting important files, Windows keeps some files hidden by default. Your iPod takes advantage of this by setting all of the folder files on the device to be hidden, which discourages hacking or otherwise using the iPod in a manner in which it i

You may experience problems with your iPod Touch, also known as “iTouch," if an application installed stops functioning. When these problems occur, you may not be able to open apps, listen to music or browse the Web using the iTouch. Resetting, or restarting, the iTouch can troubleshoot t

"Leap Hole" is the sixth level in chapter two of the iPad puzzle game "World of Goo." The game requires you to build structures by placing balls of goo in specific locations. Once aligned, the balls create shapes that form structures other balls can climb and, ultimately, reach t

The DVD is a popular disc type that is known to hold far more data than a standard CD. Although commonly used for movies, DVDs can be formatted to hold music and read by a computer. These Audio formatted DVDs can be burned onto any iPod just like a normal CD.

Apple's Mail Activity window provides a real-time look at what is occurring as you send or receive mail, the Mail logs go one step further and keep a record of each event. This can be very handy when troubleshooting connection issues.

You can use iTunes to purchase and download music off of the Internet, then transfer that music to your iPod so that you can listen to it anywhere. Generally, the music on your iPod and iTunes will always be the same -- unless your iPod runs out of room or your computer crashes. If your computer cra

The Sprint EVO is an Android smartphone that provides users with a cellphone, Web browser and entertainment hub in one mobile device. With its Android operating system, the Sprint EVO gives users access to the Android Marketplace to purchase and install applications on the phone. One popular applica

The Apple iPod is arguably the most popular line of MP3 players since its introduction in 2001. The iPod Nano, which was replaced when the iPod Mini was released in 2005, is now not for sale at retail. Currently there are five generations of the iPod Nano, however 4GB Nanos were only widely availabl

The iPhone--one of the premier smartphones on the market--uses a SIM card. The SIM card stores mobile phone data, including service and connection information, as well as contacts. Apple recommends removing your SIM card if you are sending your phone in for service and repair. This ensures your SIM

There are thousands of social networking apps available for the iPhone. These five apps put their competitors to shame and offer features or value that set them apart from other social networking apps.

Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac improves on what was already one of the leading desktop virtualization applications available for the Mac. Parallels Desktop 5 offers improved support for the Windows Aero interface in Windows Vista and Windows 7, support for multiple monitors, gesture support, and a fe

The Apple iMac is a superb desktop computer that combines the power of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or Intel Core 2 Quad processor with your choice of a 21.5-inch or 27-inch display, plus a large helping of Apple's well-deserved reputation for style. The result is a gorgeous, all-in-one deskto

If your iPhone cannot read your SIM card, it cannot access a Wi-Fi network or make or receive calls. Your iPhone may not be able to utilize the SIM card for a variety of reasons, from dust to perhaps problems with the SIM card itself. Troubleshooting is the first step to figuring out how to get your

Did you know you can control Apple TV with your iPad? You can even throw your iPad's display to your television set using AirPlay and Apple TV. These tricks make Apple TV among the best accessories to get for your iPad.

In addition to downloading music and managing your digital music collection, iMesh allows you to sync your music library to a variety of popular media players, including Microsoft's Zune MP3 players. Depending on you preference, you can purchase music through an iMesh subscription service or use the

Apple's iPod and iTunes create an effective way to manage, view and purchase media files. Before you can purchase anything from the iTunes Store, you first need to set up an account that will be linked to your iPod. Once you account is set up with iTunes and your iPod is linked to your account, you

The 2014 Mac mini may be announced in October at an iPad and OS X Yosemite coming-out party. If so, this could be the basic configuration of the new Mac mini.