The majority of iPad users are content with their devices as originally distributed, yet a small number seek to install apps from outside the App Store as well as enhance their device's performance beyond Apple's design restrictions. This means jailbreaking their iPads.
The consequences of jailbreaking your iPad
Why you shouldn’t jailbreak your iPad
Only Apple-approved apps found in the App Store can be downloaded and installed onto iPads and other Apple devices. Users who want to install apps not authorized by Apple often resort to jailbreaking their devices. What exactly is jailbreaking, and what are its effects on your iPad? Read on to find out.
Not sure what to do with your new iPad? Start here
Even though Apple devices are less customizable than their Android counterparts, new iPads have dozens of settings to configure. Tackling the most important ones takes only a few minutes if you know where to start. Check out our recommendations for the top five most useful iPad settings.
What are the dangers of jailbreaking your iPad?
Many iPad users jailbreak their devices to gain greater control over iOS. With a jailbroken iPad, they can download apps that aren’t available in the App Store and gain more functionality. However, these unauthorized modifications often cause a variety of issues, including the following.
Setting up your brand-new MacBook
When setting up your new MacBook, it’s important not to rush through the setup process. Otherwise, you might miss out on several key steps that will help make you get the most out of it. Here’s a guide to setting up your MacBook, plus some useful tweaks to further improve its performance.
A quick preview of iOS 14
If you’re an Apple mobile device user (or are planning to become one), you’ll want to know the goodies you’ll get from the next iterations of iOS 14 and other Apple operating systems. Here are some of the more tantalizing ones.
Nifty app tweaks
Apple is developing new features for some of its prominent apps, and these tweaks may just make the cut come September.
How secure are your Apple devices?
Although more generally secure than Windows computers and Android devices, Apple computers and devices have security threats, too. Thinking that Macs and iPhones don’t need protection is just asking for trouble. Follow these tips to bolster the security of all your business gadgets.
macOS Catalina unveiled
Apple promises a raft of features to improve productivity and overall user experience with macOS Catalina. Slated for release in October 2019, legions of Mac users worldwide can’t wait to unpack the new operating system’s exciting apps and programs.
Why jailbreaking your iPad is a bad idea
The big idea behind jailbreaking an iPad is to go around the restrictions Apple imposes on how you can use and control your device. Jailbreaking your iPad can be a rewarding experience, as it boosts your device’s functionality in many ways. However, it does have some serious disadvantages that you should consider before you decide to jailbreak your iPad.
Exciting features to expect from macOS Catalina
macOS Catalina, Apple’s next major update to its Mac and MacBook operating system (OS), is all set for a late-September 2019 release, and Mac users the world over can’t wait to unpack its new features and updates. Here’s what you can expect from the latest macOS.
Music, Podcast, and Apple TV apps
At the 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple announced the end of iTunes.