Your iPhone is able to back itself up to your iCloud account when it is plugged in, locked, and connected to Wi-Fi. This removes the need for you to physically connect the device to your computer, and also ensures that you have an up-to-date backup of your device in case something goes wrong. But the … Read more
You can store a large number of files in iCloud from an iPad, as every Apple ID gets 5 GB of space for free. But as you start to accumulate more files on your devices, you may discover that this storage space is no longer sufficient. I mainly use iCloud for my device backups, and … Read more
The iCloud account that you have configured on your iPhone can be used as a location for you to store certain types of files, including backups of the device. iOS 9 even offers a way for you to more actively use your iCloud storage by including an iCloud Drive icon on your iPhone. But free iCloud … Read more
If you and another person, such as a family member, spouse or work colleague, both have busy schedules, then keeping them organized can be difficult. One way to alleviate this problem is to keep a calendar that you can both access. A simple way to do this is to share an iCloud calendar from your … Read more
The usefulness of cloud storage shows itself in many ways, but perhaps one of the most helpful is through backup options. While many backup solutions to the cloud either cost money or require a bit of work to accomplish, enabling backups in iCloud is both free (provided that the backup size is under 5 GB) … Read more
One of the best reasons to use only Apple products is the simple integration that you gain access to because of their integrated environment. Whether it involves the ability to access all of your purchases made in iTunes across all of your devices, or easily backing up all of your data through iTunes, Apple has … Read more
Last updated: December 27, 2016 Transitioning from a Windows computer to a Mac environment requires a little re-education as you familiarize yourself with the programs on the Mac, as well as the features and methods of accessing everything. If you’ve decided to fully embrace Apple’s line of products and are using any combination of an … Read more
So you’ve updated your iPhone, your iPad and your iPod touch to the most current version of the iOS software, and it has given you the ability to start taking advantage of the free 5 GB of iCloud storage that Apple gives you. This 5 GB of storage is the default amount that everyone with … Read more
Using the cloud to back up your files is a smart way to ensure that important files, such as documents and pictures, are not lost in the event of hard drive crash or a laptop theft. More and more companies are getting into the cloud storage business and existing companies, like Apple, have provided excellent … Read more