Whether you’re looking at a full home renovation or just re-wiring your existing home theatre setup, now is a great time to start thinking about how you can further integrate your iPad into your life. The iPad is a great device to remotely control multiple devices regardless of your budget. Let me outline a few options to get your creativity going.

The Quick, Cheap and Dirty

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As I briefly mentioned in my iPad travel recommendations a few weeks back, reducing your data usage while roaming can really help reduce costs on your trip. An offline maps application can really go a long way to do this.

One of the best offline maps app I’ve used to date is OffMaps by Felix Lamouroux. Like all offline maps applications, it’s powered by OpenStreetMap, and can tap into … Read More

Last week, I mentioned to a friend of mine that I am an active owner and user of an iPad, and her first question wasn’t the expected “Oh, how do you like it?” or “Oh, shiny, can I play with it?”, but rather, it was simply “Do you use it in public?”. Her primary concern wasn’t of me getting mugged on the street or anything of that nature. In fact, … Read More

As I’m sure you’ve seen here and on other iOS blogs, iOS 4.2 was released on beta last week with some fanfare. Not surprising, considering it’s the first chance any of us get to play with this major upgrade on the iPad. I won’t bore you with the details of the upgrade [you can find them here], but I want to leave some initial impressions with you about … Read More

So the iPad has been in the wild for about half a year now, and now’s a great time to take stock of how iOS apps have evolved in the past few months. The app space has shifted dramatically, with many of the most popular apps making significant updates and UI redesigns to meet the larger screen size. As a result, the average price for an iOS app has risen … Read More

With its compact size and multi-functional capabilities, the iPad seems like the ideal travel gadget. I would even argue that it’s better than carrying a smartphone. [This isn't to say you shouldn't travel with a phone for safety reasons though.] Having recently come back from a run through Northern Europe, I’d like to share some tips and insights that you should consider when you bring your little tablet on the … Read More

Are you between 12-18 or know someone who is? Then this might interest you. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [yup, we have one of those here] launched their annual My Privacy & Me video contest, and their top prize this year is a new iPad!

The focus of the contest is to get youth producing public service messages to introduce and to heighten awareness of online privacy concerns such as … Read More

Because of iOS, it’s safe to say that virtual keyboards are more prevalent now than ever before. Despite that, it’s still surprising that virtual keyboards have yet to successfully jump the divide back on to desktops or laptops. Much of the reasons behind it is because virtual keyboards have generally been the domain of cell phones and ultra-portable devices, but with the success of the iPad to date, and its … Read More

Photogs and photo-junkies alike would most likely agree on two things.

1. The iPad is a great device to display gorgeous photography.

2. The Boston Globe’s Big Picture blog showcases some of the best photos from around the world.

Given that, you’d think that an iPad Big Picture app from the Boston Globe would be a match made in heaven. It pains me to say that this is, unfortunately, not the case.

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As with every year, Labour Day marks the unofficial end of the summer holidays, and the beginning of the school year. Unlike previous school years, this will be the first one when some lucky students will be in the classroom with iPads in hand. This quick guide will be for both parents and students alike to prep them for the months ahead. Instead of providing specific app and accessory recommendations, … Read More