Articles Index

The Basics of Using Safari, the iPhone Browser

Learn the basics of using Safari here, including how to zoom in and out on web pages, opening multiple web pages, and how to open a link in a new page.

How to Restore iPod to Factory Settings

Restoring your iPod is sometimes the only way to do what you want (like use your iPod on multiple computers or on both a Mac and a PC) or to solve some difficult problems. This is a step-by-step guide on how to restore the iPod.

How to Sync iPhone to Computer

The data management tools that iTunes offers to iPhone users are pretty powerful. Syncing your iPhone to iTunes can be much more than just a dump of data to your phone. Learn how to manage even the most minute sync settings.

How to Activate the iPhone

The first step to using your new iPhone is to activate it. While activation isn't particularly difficult, there are a number of choices you need to make to complete the process. Learn how to activate your iPhone here.

How to Backup iTunes to an External HD

Having good backups of files is crucial for any computer user since you never know when a crash or hardware failure can strike. A good backup is just as important for your iTunes library as it is for any other files. Here's how to backup iTunes to an external hard drive.

How to Set Up FaceTime for iPod Touch

Since all iPhones have phone numbers associated with them, making video calls from phone to phone makes sense. But the iPod touch doesn't have a phone number attached to it, so you have to create a FaceTime account to be able to place FaceTime calls to other iPod touches or iPhone 4s.

Using iTunes Match and iCloud on the iPhone and iPod touch

If you're already using iTunes Match and iCloud, you can replace your iPhone's music library with an iCloud library. But there are some downsides to this approach that you might not want.

2012 iPod/iPhone Readers' Choice Awards Winners

The winners of the 2011 About.com Readers' Choice Awards for the iPhone/iPod site, and how the other finalists stacked up.

Using iCloud to Redownload from iTunes

Thanks to iCloud, you never again have to worry about losing songs, apps, or iBooks purchased from iTunes if your hard drive fails. Now, all your purchases are available for redownload whenever you need them. Here's how to redownload them on the desktop and on iOS devices.

2011 iPod/iPhone Readers' Choice Awards Finalists

The finalists for the 2011 About.com Readers' Choice Awards for the iPhone/iPod site and your chance to vote on the best apps and accessories of the year.

Using AirPlay, AirPrint, and Email in iPhone Safari

There are a number of features of Safari that let you share and use content differently. These include AirPlay for streaming audio and video, emailing links, and AirPrint, to print pages. Learn how to use these features here.

Adding, Editing, and Deleting Bookmarks in Safari

Did you know that there's a lot more you can do with bookmarks in Safari than just create them? Read this article to find out how to edit them and how to create a webclip.

iPhone Safari Settings and Security

This article will help you learn how to change some important Safari settings on the iPhone, as well as how to erase your digital tracks when browsing the web.

iPhone Email Settings

Once you've used the iPhone email program for a while, you'll likely find that there are many small details about it you'd like to change. Many of them can be changed using the app's settings.

Moving, Deleting, Marking Messages in iPhone Mail

There are lots of intricacies of managing and deleting emails on the iPhone. Here's what you need to know.

Reading, Writing, and Sending iPhone Email

Having email accounts set up on your iPhone is just the first step. With that done, you'll also want to learn the ins and outs of sending messages, too.

How to Set Up iPhone Email

There are two ways to add email accounts to the iPhone: on the phone itself or on your desktop computer. Read on for instructions on how to use both.

Using the iPhone Music App

Playing music on the iPhone's Music app is as simple as tapping the song you want to hear. But once that song is playing tap, the screen again to see a new set of options. This article explains those options.

Playlists: Normal, Smart & Genius

Listening to a song or album on its own can be great, but listening to a custom mix--called a playlist--can sometimes be even better. Read on to learn about playlists, and their smart and Genius siblings.

iPhone Music App: Shuffling Songs

Sometimes you may be in a random mood and just want to listen to whatever song from your library comes on. In that case, you need to use the iPod/Music app's Shuffle feature. Here's how.

iPhone iPod App Settings: SoundCheck, EQ, & Volume Limit

SoundCheck, EQ, and Volume Limit are just some of the settings that control the iPod/Music app and make your listening experience better. Read on to learn about what each one is and how to use it.

Print, Share, Delete Photos in the iPhone Photos App

The iPhone Photos app is good for more than just storing your photos: it's also a terrific sharing tool. Whether you want to email, tweet, or print your photos, you'll find the instructions here.

Using iPhone Photo Albums

While the default state of the iPhone photos app is to have a single photo album--Camera Roll. But you can create addition photo albums on your computer or, in iOS 5, on your device.

Using iPhone Slideshows

Forget those old carousels of slides. With the iPhone photos app, you've got a slideshow in your pocket. Here's how to use it.

Editing Photos in the iPhone Photos App

In iOS 5, you can perform some basic edits--like red eye removal, cropping, and image enhancement--to your photos right from the Photos app.