Definition of System

Michael Social Media, TechTalk

I came across this definition of a System today, so beautifully explained I needed to post it. It can also be too easy to think that only Computers are systems, we need to remember that our processes as groups can as easily be a “System”. System – A group of components that are connected in some way that perform some …

My hotspot has disappeared on iPhone

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, How To Guides, Mobile, Networking, TechTalk

Recently I did an IOS update and my Hotspot function disappeared. As always I only noticed this once I went to activate it. If your Hotspot option disappears try resetting the network settings under “Settings”, “General”, “Reset”, “Reset Network Settings” This should then give you back the option to turn on your Personal Mobile Hotspot under “Settings”, “General”, “Mobile Data”, “Personal Hotspot”   As always …

Setup Outlook or Hotmail email on Nexus

Michael Android, How To Guides, Mobile, Nexus, TechTalk

Struggling to set-up Hotmail or Outlook on your Nexus? The other day I tried to set-up my Outlook / Hotmail email on the Nexus tablet and found that this is probably not as straight forward as it should be. This may well be intentional but that’s a whole new topic. For now I am just going to run through the settings with you so …

Windows Surface RT Screenshot

Windows 8 RT Surface screen capture.

Michael How To Guides, Microsoft, Mobile, Surface RT, TechTalk, Windows 8

How to Screenshot on Windows Surface RT If you are looking at how to do a screenshot or screen capture on the Microsoft Surface Tablet then just use this combination of Keys Touch and hold the “Windows logo” on the face of the Surface. (Use your right hand) Whilst still pressing the logo click the “Volume Down” The screen will dim …

Youtube hits number 1 in Apple Store

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, Mobile, TechTalk

Google’s YouTube App has just hit number one in the Apple store. Apple removed the app in IOS 6 because people watch YouTube via a web browser not an app. Google responded by releasing their own app which has just hit number one in the app store. What is amazing is that not only is it now number 1, but …

Apple Activation Server unavailable in IOS 6 (IOS 8)

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, How To Guides, Mobile, TechTalk

A lot of people will be getting the Apple Activation Server error message again today when they upgrade to IOS 6.0- IOS7 – AND TODAY IOS 8 [quote]Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Try connecting your phone to iTunes to activate it, or try again in a couple of minutes.[/quote] in order to …

Apple Release iPhone 5 – Live Updates from theLaunch

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, Mobile, TechTalk

Stay tuned as we release up to date live info straight from the Apple September 2012 media event Start time – 18h00 GMT (for us European folks) [info]This page will automatically refresh every 30 seconds whilst the Apple event is happening – The latest update will be at the top. After the first refresh the adds will also disappear, click one …

Apple prematurely release iPhone 5 and iTunes info

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, TechTalk

Apple just quickly retracted two pages from the website that were accidentally added!  A quick search though will show you the following two pages for a new iPhone 5 and brand new iTunes About 2 results found for ‘2012/09’ http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5.html http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Unveils-New-iTunes.html [info] STAY TUNED AFTER 18h00 GMT for live info from the Media Event releasing the iPhone 5 [/info]