Setting Up and Organizing Your Calendar in iPhone4S

Apple iPhone 4S is one of the most powerful smartphones in the market today. You’ll be able to do a lot of things with the iPhone’s fifth generation; one of them is setting up and organizing your calendar. Calendar is one of the core applications on mobile devices. The Calendar app, which has been included in iOS when it was launched in 2007, assists and helps you keep track of what you're doing. There are several ways to use the calendar -- you can either simply use it by itself or you can sync it with iCloud, Microsoft, Google Calendar, and others. It is the default way to add and find appointments and events. Setting up your calendar is smooth and as easy as what you think since each calendar gets its own color. You can conveniently hide or show individual calendars. If you don't need them anymore, you can simply and easily delete them as well.

If you want to create calendar on your iPhone, please refer to the following steps:

From your iPhone’s Home screen, launch the Calendar app.

Tap on the Calendars button.

Tap the Edit button.

Tap on Add Calendar.

Give your calendar a name by tapping the name field.

Then tap the color you prefer to use for your calendar. For example, we chose Green.

Tap the Done button after choosing the colour and giving a name to your calendar.

Your calendar will be added and you can start creating events and appointments.

To delete calendars on your iPhone, simply go back to the Calendar app then tap on the Calendars button located in the upper left-hand corner of the Calendar application. Tap the blue arrow next to the calendar name you'd like to delete. Scroll the way down to the bottom and tap the Delete Calendar button. The calendar you deleted will no longer show up on your iPhone.

Let's discuss the steps in setting up Google Calendar on an iPhone 4S. As of January 30, 2013, Google stopped allowing new iPhones, iPads, and other devices to be set up using Google sync. The existing Google sync setups will keep working, that's why the next time you want to add Google calendar to your device, you need to use a different service like Google CalDAV. CalDAV is an Internet standard that is used to sync Google calendar with your iPhone 4S or other Apple iOS devices. To sync with your device, first you need to go to Settings from your device's Home screen. Then go to Mail, Contacts, and Calendars. Select Add Account, and then select Gmail. Fill up the following information -- in the Name field, enter your name as you'd like it to appear on others. In the Email field, enter your full Google Account or Google Apps email address. In the Password field, enter your Google Account or Google Apps password. If you are a 2-step verification user, please use an application-specific password instead of your regular password in this field. In the Description field, enter a description of the calendar (example: Personal Calendar). Select Next at the top of your screen. Make sure the Calendars option is turned on. After the setup is complete, open the Calendar app on your device. Syncing will automatically begin. Please take note that by default, only your primary calendar will be synced with your device.

If you have additional calendars that you would like to sync, please visit the following page from your device's mobile browser: https://www.google.com/calendars/syncselect. Google apps users can go to https://m.google.com/sync/settings/. You can select the calendars you'd like to sync, then click Save. The selected calendars will be displayed on your device at the time of the next sync.

Syncing via CalDAV is only available for Apple devices running software version 3.0 or higher. You can check your software version by tapping Settings on your device's Home screen. Then tap General, and then tap About. Your device's software version is listed next to Version.

Setting up and organizing calendar on your iPhone 4S is a great way to stay organized! You can easily keep track of all your events and appointments right from your smartphone.

This article is written by: Rachele Joy Galang

Google's Chrome Connectivity Diagnostics Tool Makes Network Troubleshooting Easier

Have you ever been through a scenario wherein you're downloading your favorite movie or uploading hundreds of pictures of your travel adventure abroad when suddenly your connection comes to a halt? You're confident that you never accidentally kicked off your Ethernet cable under the table. You also paid your last month's bill so there's no reason why you'll get disconnected. All of a sudden, you need to act as a tech whiz otherwise, you'll be left high and dry in front of your useless computer. But we all have to admit it, troubleshooting connectivity issues is a bloody task every computer owner has to undergo. With hundreds of tools that promises to get the job done, you're dumbfounded whether which one will really work for you in the quickest time possible.

Enter, Google's Chrome Connectivity Diagnostics tool makes network troubleshooting a breeze, even for novice users. It's a free app that contains various networking tests and lets you view the results in an easy to read format. The tests range between the basic diagnostics such as checking if your computer's WiFi is turned on, to the complex ones such as checking if there are any blocked ports on your connection. However, the app only lets you find out the problem that is causing you network connectivity issue. It does not fix or correct the issue automatically for you.

First, go to the Chrome Web Store then download the Chrome Connectivity Diagnostics app. Upon installing it, launch the tool via the Chrome App Launcher and it will start running the necessary tests.

If there is an issue detected, it will be shown under the Failing Tests section. You can click on the gear icon, then select Show Passing Tests to display all the tests and results.

Clicking on a result will allow you to view more information about the said result and a link to its actual test logs.

If all tests have successfully passed, you'll be prompted with the message "Your network connection appears to be operating correctly," along with a picture of a smiling robot. So to be prepared in case a network problem will arise in the future, we recommend downloading and installing this useful app. It will definitely make your tech life a little bit easier.

Easy Tips in Keeping Your Gadgets in Tiptop Shape

Gadgets, whether it's a laptop, a smartphone, a tablet, or all of the above, are our most dependable "virtual friends" in this highly tech-driven life. Believe it or not, they too, need some tender loving care so that they'll last as long you want them around. So how can you return the favor? Here are some of the most practical tips on how to keep your tech devices and gadgets in mint condition.

Always Keep Your Gadgets Clean

Always doesn't necessarily mean that you have to clean your gadget(s) every hour or so. It is ideal to clean them when it's needed, since we all know that they can also transmit germs and other harmful viruses due to everyday use. Avoid using cleaning materials that can damage the screen or surface of your gadget. There are many safe cleaning solutions and materials out there that are specifically designed for use on gadgets that you can buy. After all, they are our best companions and it will also reflect our personalities on how we handle our personal things.

Don't Block the Air Vents of Your Laptop to Avoid Overheating

Curling up on the couch while watching your favorite TV show or movie may be a little bit too cozy for your laptop's taste. Laptops generate a fair amount of heat; the warmth can be nice on a cold winter's night but it needs to be dissipated if your laptop is going to last. Your laptop has what it needs to stay cool already, you just have to be careful not to block the air intakes. If you hear the fan on your laptop kicking into high gear, it's time to let it cool down. Your laptop is happiest when it's sitting on a hard surface with plenty of air flow around it. You can also place a small book or flat item under your laptop when it's sitting on a desk. This way, the slight tilt will allow more air to flow under the laptop. Watching videos on your laptop on the couch is fine, but bundling it up like a baby and falling asleep? That's not such a great idea.

Don't Wrap Cables and Cords Too Tightly

Do you find your phone cable and headphones end up in a tangled mess? Or worse, do you find the casing on your charger cable cracked? Make sure your cables are in good shape by not wrapping them too tightly when storing. Instead of tightly wrapping the cable around itself to store, wrap it around your outstretched fingers. Wrap the bundle with an elastic band or use a binder clip to secure it. Just make sure you're not pinching any of the wires to avoid damage. You can also buy some cheap cord/cable holder or cable tie because elastic bands have a tendency to become brittle and break over some time.

Avoid Exposing Your Gadgets to Direct Heat and Sunlight

Sunlight, as we all know, can be very bad to your gadgets. If you think you'll be gone for quite a while, never leave your laptop or any type of electronic device inside your car, especially if you're going to park it in an open outdoor parking lot. When storing, be sure to keep your gadgets in room temperature to protect it from any damage.

Manage Your Apps Properly

If your once speedy tablet is now running slowly, don't fret. Every once in a while, it helps to fully shut down and restart your tablet fresh. But before doing so, make sure to close out any apps that you're not actively using. Keep track of apps that you're not using anymore, or at all, and delete them. Some apps take up a lot of space and this can greatly slow down your gadget.

Buy a Protective Casing for Your Gadget

You'll never run out of places to buy a protective casing for your tablet or smartphone. Keep in mind that they are not made for nothing. Not only will it make your gadget more personalized, it will also provide extra protection against dents, scratches, water, and shock. You can even have a million designs to choose from that will surely match your taste and style.

Avoid Draining the Battery When Storing Your Gadget

Before storing, charge your gadget(s) to 50% and then turn it off. Leaving a tablet or any gadget unused for a long period of time with a dead battery can damage its ability to hold the charge.

Bring Your Gadgets to an Authorized Service Center

If in case your gadget breaks down, make it a point to bring it to an authorized and legit service centers only. If you think that you'll save more if you have it repaired on cheap repair shops, think again. There's a great chance that the technician doesn't have proper training and handling skills to repair your gadget, which may cause you to spend more in the end.

We hope these tips will help your tech devices last a really long time. Always keep in mind that gadgets can be very fragile. Being careless on your gadget is not a very practical thing to do, because you'll end up buying a new one just because you missed doing some of these very simple things.