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How Do I Watch an .AVI on an iTouch?

AVI video files can be opened and viewed using different media players. This video format will not work with the Apple QuickTime or iTunes software programs, nor will AVI files play on Video iPods, such as an iPod Touch (or iTouch). To watch an AVI video on your Apple iTouch, you will need to conver

Can You Jailbreak an iPod Touch?

Since the iPod touch has similar hardware and the same operating system as the iPhone, does that mean you can jailbreak an iPod touch?

How do I Save Contacts When Flashing iPhone?

The iPhone is designed to sync with the iTunes program in order to copy music, video and programs from a computer's hard drive. Modifying an iPhone, also known as "flashing," can affect the data being saved on the SIM (Subscriber Identity module) card. The SIM card holds contact information used by

How to Take Apart a Bose Sound Dock

There are a variety of home audio systems available for the average consumer. One type of audio system is the Bose sound dock. The Bose sound dock is one of the most expensive, but quality audio systems on the market. Over time, however, a wire or connection inside the Bose sound dock may come loose

How to Increase iPhone Reception

If you've ever tried to call someone or access the Internet on your iPhone, you've probably encountered a time when the phone's reception was poor or nearly non-existent. Although the iPhone is a technologically advanced phone when compared to many other phones in 2011, the device is not perfect and

How to Buy an iPod Touch on Easy Pay

The term "Easy Pay" differs between merchant and consumer. For the consumer, easy pay involves purchasing items via a lay-away plan, which allows the customer to purchase an item over a specified amount of time, paying small installment payments until the full retail payment has been paid in full. T

How to Open the iPod & Remove Its Back

An iPod is a portable MP3 player that was introduced in 2001 by Apple computers, and has evolved on a yearly basis ever since. The appearance of the classic iPod has remained relatively similar from year to year, but its hardware and internal organs are constantly changing. One thing that has remain

Finder Views, Which is the Best?

Cover flow is the newest Finder view. Cover flow view arranges the thumbnail icons in a folder like a collection of music albums you can quickly flip through.

How to Rip Navionics HotMaps

Navionics makes a series of nautical maps used in marine-based Global Positioning System units and chart plotters. You can download the Navionics maps from the company's website and once the maps are on a home computer, you can "rip" or copy them to a memory card for use in your electronic marine de

How to Import Texts From an iPhone to a Computer

Importing your text messages from your iPhone isn't as straightforward as syncing with iTunes. Text messages are located in a folder that can be harmful for amateur users to access. To reach this folder, you will need a special program called DiskAid. This program can detect and access the SMS folde

How to Configure 3G on a T-Mobile iPhone

Although the Apple iPhone is only available on the AT&T network as of October 2010, customers can switch to T-Mobile without having to jailbreak their iPhone. Many customers are dissatisfied with AT&T due to its high prices and bad service. If you are an AT&T customer who is unhappy with the carrier

InspireData 1.5

InspireData 1.5 is a graphing application that blends elements of spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software to help students gather data and explore and understand how different pieces of data relate to each other. Find out more about Inspire Data 1.5 in this expert review f

How to Do a Diagnostic on an iPhone With a Mac

The Sync Diagnostic Assistant is a utility program exclusively for Macintosh computers that allows you to troubleshoot Apple device issues, which includes the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone. The utility program scans your iPhone while it synchronizes information from iTunes and sends a diagnostic repor

How to Connect to Veency With UltraVNC

There may be times when you are entering information into your iPhone that you wish you had the ability to use a traditional keyboard. By combining Veency with UltraVNC, you can get your iPhone interface on your personal computer. Both software programs are free to use. Veency is available from the

How to Restore an iPhone 3G

If you are having issues with your iPod, one of the most common troubleshooting steps is to perform a device restore, which returns your iPhone to factory settings. Although this process will delete all of your content on the iPhone, you can always re-sync it with the content on your computer once t

How to Dry Out A Wet iPhone

Learn how to dry out a wet iPhone. While it's unfortunate if you're iPhone that you depend on gets wet somehow, there is hope in saving it. While there are no guarantees, many people have been able to save a wet iPhone using this method.