How To Copy Movies to Your Iphone

As of today it is very unlikely to get movies directly downloaded to your iPhone or even have them copy to the iPhone straight from DVD, now the number one thing to do is to transfer them to your computer. Regular DVDs are not always in the right format so we need to first convert them to Mp4 before they can be tranfered. The best way to do this is to save the DVD on your harddrive in mp4 format. To make transfer from DVD to iPhone, you must have a computer, a data cable or a connecting lead between that computer and your iPhone, you will be needing a “ripping software”to rip the DVD and save them to your hard drive. Most of the Ripping software also convert files to mp4 at the same time will save the files. Once the files are on the computer and in the right format, then you are ready to copy them to the iPhone. After that, all you need now is to scan the files to iTunes, then they will be automatically transferred when your next sync with iTunes take place. In all this, we take into account that you already own the movies you want to transfer on the DVD, however, if that is not the case, there are other options. At this time and age on the Internet, if you know where to look you should be able to locate some  download sites that will let you have access to files for a one off price,  as well as movies, and you can also access games and music for your iPhone. Such sites offer an incredible value for your money. And don’t confuse it with Peer to peer sites or torrent sites.
Sites like this have a lot of viruses and are illegal. And in case you ever use one of these sites you need to run your antivirus and make sure it’s updated to run a full check on your PC.

iPhone Tips #4

Uploading photos to the Web:

Although we do not have a photo uploading tool from a 3rd party on the iPhone like we do on the Mac, many web 2.0 photo sharing services provides other methods of uploads.One of the most popular sites for this is Flickr.com. Flickr grants its users a special e-mail that will receive and post your image. Log into Flickr and go here to  search for your special e-mail address.Here is a cheat sheet to provide  more detail to your uploaded image

subject line = title

body = description

tags = in the email’s body or subject put “tags:” followed by the tags as you would normally add them to a flickr photo.

limiting who can see your photos = in the prefix (just before the “@”) of your special flickr email, add “+friends” for friends only, add “+family” for family only, “+ff” for friends and family, and lastly, “+private” to make the images only visible to you.

Of course, this isn’t specific to iPhone, so this method can be used to post your flickr photos and should work ok.

IM on iPhone:

iPhone so far is email and SMS texting only; no native iChat client yet. However, there may be a few ways to get around that limitation.

IM over SMS: Ichat on the mac gives you the potential to send SMS messages and to have a 2-way communication in that manner, using the phone number of the person you’d like to message with, launch iChat  on your mac, in the file menu, select “new chat with person..” There will be a chat window you are going to receive with a drop down box with Aim preselected, there will be an area that will allow you to add a person’s address. Here you will also be able to add a perons’s phone number,  always make sure that you use the prefix “+1″ before you enter the number. For example, if the person’s number is (347) 443-6535, then you’d put in a +1 before entering the number in the txt field.

After you do that and send your first message, AIM will notify you that the message has been sent through their SMS gateway, but shortly thereafter, the mobile user (or hopefully iPhone user) will be able to reply to you directly.

I’m still testing this on my own Nokia cell phone, but I believe you can initiate a message from the mobile as well. To do this, create a text message and in the address put “265060” and in the body of your message, type out the username with a colon and then the rest of your message. So, if the name of the user you want to send to is “iloveiphone24”, then start out the body of the message with “iloveiphone24:”, without the quotes.

Remember, if you’re an iPhone subscriber, the default plan “only” gives you 200 messages a month, so you might consider using this sparingly.

IM over the Web: There may yet be some web-based alternatives for IM. The issue really comes down to how the web-app is enabled. For the iPhone, it has to be basic, unfortunately, and that means no Flash or Java (javascript is okay). For the moment, that knocks out “ebuddy” (though they say Safari support is coming soon—hopefully that means the iPhone too).

Since I don’t have an iPhone in hand, I’ve tried to setup the next best thing—my Mac with Safari Beta 3, with all plugins and Java disabled (javascript still enabled). Here were the two IM over the Web services I tried:

“Meebo functioned just fine, and appears only to need java-script enabled. This fantastic web-app gives you access to AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, and MSN Live Messenger. It’s all text based, no voice or anything super advanced. Granted, formatted for a MacBook’s resolution, I had no problems. We’ll see how things look on the iPhone, but some comments on the Meebo Blog suggest that those lucky few with an iPhone already are have used the service and it works fine.

AIM Express from AOL worked fine on my Mac but didn’t function with javascript turned off, so hopefully that’s a good sign for future iPhone users that it will function just fine. Again, very basic access to AIM, but if you need it in a pinch, it’s likely AIM Express will do the job on the iPhone.

iPhone Tips #3

Pawn it off

Don’t want your contract anymore? Find someone who does. Websites like celltradeusa.com specialize in connecting thousands of people together for the express purpose of transferring the financial responsibilities of cell contracts from one person to another. As long as the recipient meets the minimum qualifications (credit check, etc.) you can transfer the plan over without getting hit with the early termination fee.

Get out while you still can

If you just signed up for service, you typically have 14 days to drop it — 30 days with some carriers. A simple call to customer service cancels your plan. All you may have to do is pay a prorated amount for the service you’ve already used.

Move to the boonies

It’s pretty simple to register a change of address with most carriers. Change your address to an area your cell carrier doesn’t have service, then call and complain about not getting reception. Contractually, if a service provider can’t offer access in a given area, the contract is null and void.

Military service

If you’re already in the armed forces, deployment overseas usually means you’re free and clear to end your contract early — without any financial obligation.

Read the fine print

The wee print in your bill’s Terms of Service? Read it closely. Providers frequently make small changes to you plan — an increase in the number of text messages here, a few more night and weekend minutes there. It doesn’t matter if these alterations benefit you — they automatically void the contract and give you as much as 30 days to get out.

Demand to see the paperwork

Did you sign a contract in the store? Ask the carrier to come up with a hard copy of this legally binding document. If the provider can’t come up with a physical copy, then you’re free to go. Paper gets lost, you might have forgotten to sign and sales reps are often too busy or lazy to file the paperwork.

Abuse the system

Cell-phone service providers usually have roaming agreements with other carriers where they don’t offer reception. Roaming areas can often be close, sometimes the next county over. Chances are you have a friend with a house in one of these roaming areas. Check a service map to find out. Then take your phone over on Friday night and as soon your Unlimited Nights and Weekends start, call POPCORN, and leave the phone on. Roaming is usually free to the customer but costs the carrier dough. They’ll practically beg you to leave when you call to cancel the contract.

Demand to see the paperwork

Did you sign a contract in the store? Ask the carrier to come up with a hard copy of this legally binding document. If the provider can’t come up with a physical copy, then you’re free to go. Paper gets lost, you might have forgotten to sign and sales reps are often too busy or lazy to file the paperwork.

Abuse the system

Cell-phone service providers usually have roaming agreements with other carriers where they don’t offer reception. Roaming areas can often be close, sometimes the next county over. Chances are you have a friend with a house in one of these roaming areas. Check a service map to find out. Then take your phone over on Friday night and as soon your Unlimited Nights and Weekends start, call POPCORN, and leave the phone on. Roaming is usually free to the customer but costs the carrier dough. They’ll practically beg you to leave when you call to cancel the contract.

iPhone Tips #2

MS Exchange Server settings:

- Enable Outlook Web Access.

- Enable IMAP in exchange.

- Make sure RPC over http is also Enabled.

Iphone Settings:

- Select the ‘Settings’ button from the Home screen.

- Scroll down, select the ‘Mail’ button.

- Under Accounts, Select ‘Add Account’.

- Under Add Account, Select ‘Other’.

- Select ‘Exchange’ Button.

- Enter your first and last name.

- Enter your email address.

- Under ‘Incoming server’ according to how you have your working outlook setup:

1. If you’re using outlook web access your ‘Host Name’ must be exchange.domain.com.

2. Otherwise you need to use the address used for rpc over http. (Do not enter an ‘HTTP’ or ‘HTTPS’ prefix).

- Enter your user name & password for you exchange account.

- In the Outgoing Mail server section, under ‘Host Name (smtp.example.com)’, enter the exact name used in your incoming server.

- User name & Password are to be left Blank.

- Select the ‘Save’ Button in the top right hand corner, and you are done.

Iphone Tips #1

Move & Delete items:

- Go into your favorites/mail messages/other items screen.

- Click the ‘Edit’ button in the left or right corners.

- Delete an item by clicking the red icon beside the name and then confirm the deletion.

- To move a Bookmark/Favorite (only), click the icon to the right of the name, then slide the name to the position you wish.

- An alternate method to deleting, is to slide your finger from left to right over the item, which reveals the delete button.

Mail your Safari URL’s to someone:

Goto the page you want to mail in Safari. Then tap the address bar which will reveal the keyboard. Click the Share button at the top left corner and a new ‘compose email’ shall open with the URL included as the message of the email, as well as the subject line. Add the email address & anything else, then click send.

Automatic Mail Checking:

- Tap the Settings icon on the home screen , then the Mail selection.

- Scroll down, and tap the Auto-Check option.

- Select the how frequent you want your mail updated

Modify Ipod Menu Buttons:

- In the main menu, Select the iPod icon from the bottom right corner.

- Select the ‘More’ icon in the bottom right corner.

- Then click the ‘Edit’ icon.

- Drag the icon you desire down into the menu over the icon you want replaced.

Do a Hard Reset:

- Press and hold the ’sleep/wake’ button on top of the iPhone, and the ‘Home’ button on the bottom front for a several seconds.

- When you see the Apple logo, let go.

- The iPhone will reboot and all will be well.

Quit a Frozen Application:

If an application seems frozen for a long time, you can attempt to close it by pressing and holding the Home button for several seconds until it releases.

Enable Caps-Lock Feature:

- Enable Caps-Lock by touching the ‘Settings’ icon in the home screen, then the ‘General’ button on the following screen.

- Touch the ‘Keyboard’ button.

- In the keyboard settings screen, tap on the switch next to ‘Enable Caps Lock’.

To use the feature, quickly double tap the shift key and it will turn blue. Now you are in caps lock mode. When you’re done, tap the shift key again to exit caps lock mode.

Power Down, Power Up:

- Press and hold the sleep/wake, on/off button on the top of the iPhone for several seconds.

- The screen will change and the top will display a button ‘Slide to power off’. Slide the power off button from left to right,

- To turn your phone back on, press the same on/off button on the top of the phone for a few seconds, and it will start up again.