How-To: Change your BlackBerry Auto-Signature

Interested in changing that "Sent from BlackBerry" auto-signature to something a bit more personal. Wonderful, I will help you do this. It's a great idea when you want to let your customers know that you are away from the desk, working on their project, or maybe you just don't want people to know you are working on the move.

Let's get started...



Go to your carrier's login page — listed below — and enter your login information. If you haven't created an account yet, you'll be given that option at the login screen.

Once logged in, you'll be able to set up the email addresses you can view from your BlackBerry. Once you set one up, go back to the dashboard screen, where you can click on the options for your email address (it's the leftmost button below):

You can find your dashboard by carrier below:

Alltel: http://www.alltel.blackberry.com/
AT&T: http://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=mycingular
Sprint: https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=nextel
Rogers: https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=rogers
Telus: https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=telus
T-Mobile: https://my.t-mobile.com/Login/Default.aspx
Verizon: https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=vzw

Once you click on the options, you'll come to a screen with information on your email address and passwords. That's where your auto signature box will be. Change or delete it, and then hit "Save."

Yep, that's all it is to it. You're done!

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Patrick has a blog and it's about time!

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My good friend and Lead Developer here at SimpleLeap Software, Patrick Chukwura, has just started his own blog! And his first post was....well about his first post, lol! But in Patrick's third post 'Perfect Time for an Apple Video Console?' , he shares what he thinks about the grand Apple video console rumors.

Patrick's blog is about all of the current topics of technology and even a little about his inner workings with SimpleLeap. Very exciting stuff for all of the other 'techies' out there. Maybe now he can even share his programming rants and late night 'programming crazies' with you guys, lol!

So make sure you visit Null Agenda - Patrick's blog! Also, don't forget to read a little background on Patrick Chukwura on his  'About Me' blog page.

Maybe I should start blogging one day too. Hmmmm....

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Amazon to open a retail store?

The online retailer was granted a patent today for a building design that looks like a mini-store location. I've always thought it would be kind of nice to be able to go to an Amazon retail (or distribution center) and pick up my orders without having to wait for shipping. There have been a few occasions where Amazon had the cheapest price, but my impatience won the battle and I ended up paying more just so I can play with my shiny new product the same day. Maybe in the near future when these things popup I can get the great Amazon pricing and the convenience of a local retail store.

Of course there is a con. With a retail location in your state, you can probably expect to pay taxes (if you are not already doing so) on  your purchases. That is something I could deal with, as Amazon prices are usually still cheaper even with taxes added on.

For a mini-store location like the one in question, Amazon could probably stock them with only the most popular products that are probably not too bulky in size. This could also work as place of pickup for any product you order through Amazon where you could save a little bit on shipping costs. Check out the article and patent drawings: http://www.techflash.com/Amazon_patents_design_for_what_looks_like_mini-storefront46087417.html

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Top 10 iPhone Questions Answered - Part 2 of 2

And we're back...read Top 10 iPhone Questions Answered Part 1 of 2 if you happend to miss it, if  not let's continue shall we?

#5 - Can I turn off my iPhone?

Of course you can. Simply press and hold the silver button at the top of your iPhone. This will bring up a nice, large red button. Tap the red button and viola!

#4 - How do I delete apps on my iPhone?

To delete an iPhone app, simply hold down any icon on your iPhone. The icons will begin to shake and will have "X" indicators at the top of each app that you can delete. Tap the "X" and the app will be deleted. When done simply press the "Home" button to stop the apps from shaking. More detailed instructions here...

#3 - Can I change my iPhone signature?

You sure can and here is how...How to Change iPhone Signature


#2 - Can I reset my iPhone when it crashes or is just running slow?

You better, lol. Not really... but seriously it's the best thing you can do for iPhone. Even doing this periodically will help speed things up a bit. Simply press and hold the silver button on the top of your iPhone and the "Home" button until you see a pulsing red button. Tap the red button and restart.

and last but not least....

#1 - How do I set a passcode for my iPhone?

• Tap on Settings
  
  


• Tap on General
  
  


• Tap on Passcode Lock
  
  


• This will open the Set Passcode screen. Enter a 4 digit code that you can remember and re-enter when prompted.
  
  

Until next time!

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Microsoft Kumo and their other products

So Microsoft is probably going to reveal its new Kumo search at D: All Things Digital event next week. According to leaked screenshots from a couple months ago it seems to focus on a left hand navigation menu that breaks down searches into a number of related queries. (more info at CNET)

This seems like it may be interesting to see if Microsoft can cut into Google's search market share.  At the same time, I am thinking that Microsoft should probably concentrate more on  brand new and unique products. It probably won't take much of an effort for Google or even Yahoo to mimic and improve upon what Kumo will offer. With the market share of Internet Explorer slipping (while Firefox and Safari grow), the market share of Windows Mobile slipping (while BlackBerry and iPhone sales grow), the many available popular open source office suites (not to mention Apple's iWork suite) , and the popularity of the Mac platform among college students, Microsoft seems to be under attack on all fronts.

If Microsoft were to tackle an industry in its infancy (or one not yet dominated), I feel they could solidify their name in at least one more sector while making sure their current market share with their existing products holds steady or grows. Although there are a number of people who would love to see Microsoft fall off the face of the earth, a better result would be a reinvented and more agile Microsoft that we would all love to hate.

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10 Mac Shortcuts a Newbie Must Know - Part 2 of 2

Now on to more shortcuts. Here is the link if you happened to miss 10 Mac Shortcuts a Newbie Must Know - Part 1



#5-  Show or hide the Dock

• Use: Option-Command-D

This is shortcut perfect when a window is a bit to large, want to take a large screenshot, or just want the dock out of sight temporarily. It's just so smooth and quick!

#4 - Take A Screenshot (technically referred to as "Screen Capture")

• Use ONE OF THESE SHORTCUTS:


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  Shift-Command-3	Capture the screen to a file
  Shift-Control-Command-3	Capture the screen to the Clipboard
  Shift-Command-4	Capture a selection to a file
  Shift-Control-Command-4	Capture a selection to the Clipboard

  
  

Boy, was I grateful to learn this trick when I did. I just couldn't figure out for anything how to take a screenshot on my Mac. Luckily, it's simple. The thing is, that there are multiple shortcuts, because there are multiple ways you may want your screenshot to be saved.

#3 - Close a Window

• Use: Command-W

Want to close any window quicker?  Simply use "Command-W" and it's done. It is just so much faster than clicking the "X" in the corner.

#2 - Close all Windows

• Use: Option-Command-W

Do you have too many windows open on your Mac?  Not a problem, just Use "Option-Command-W" and close them all at once.

#1 - Save

• Use : Command-S

This has to be the number one shortcut for one reason.  How helpful would your Mac be if it couldn't save anything. So to save your work in an active window in an application simply press Command-S and your work is saved.

That's it guys! More shortcuts in the future, but for now...Chao!

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Top 10 iPhone Questions Answered - Part 1 of 2

You have the iPhone and you love it (or hate, that happens too). You just have a few questions here and there and need answers. Well... I have been lurking through forums and groups and even went through some of my replies to our users emails and have come up with a few of the most common questions regarding the iPhone.



#10 - How do you delete something when there is no delete button?

This is my favorite question for two reasons: because it's asked often and it's super simple.

Simply go the list item you are trying to delete (a list item within an app, your email, etc.) and swipe from left to right. A pulsing, red "Delete" button should appear. Tap and your item is deleted.

#9 - I can't close the original window in Safari, does this mean that it is constantly running?

No. This is how it works and since it's not updating a new page in the background constantly it is not running nor draining your battery.

#8 -  How do I save images from web pages on my iPhone?

When you find an image that you want to save, simply tap and hold the image. A prompt will pop-up asking if you would like to save the image. This MAY not be the same on iPhone 3.0 ;)

#7 - iTunes is erasing my applications when I sync, what can I do?

1. Make sure you are logged into iTunes on your computer before connecting.


2. DO NOT "Auto Sync".


3. Connect and choose "Transfer purchased content" from the file menu.

#6 - Why can't I get my email on my iPhone without opening the actual Mail app?

Because you haven't changed your settings to do so silly! Simply:

1. Tap on "Settings" from your iPhone home screen


2. Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendar"


3. Tap "Fetch New Data"


4. Change from Manually, to your preferred setting.

That's it for now grasshoppers! Until Friday for now.

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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10 Mac Shortcuts a Newbie Must Know - Part 1 of 2

You went down to the Apple Store, browsed around, and ended up coming home with a brand new shiny, great running Mac.

You've played with iPhoto for about an hour take all of the silly photos you could, you've changed your Mac background color about 20 times and now it's time to get to business. Let's learn how to get you going on the Mac with speed, using shortcuts.

There are so many shortcuts and so little time to go through them all (not really but we will assume this for post sake, lol). So let's go through a list that will be easy for to remember and are essential to have your whizing through your Mac days.

Key:

(Command key)
(Option key)

#10 - Copy or Duplicate to clipboard

• Use: Command-C

If you've used a Windows PC before and have used this shortcut, this should be very familiar. Want to copy some text, image, anything to the clipboard, just select your content you wish to copy and press Command-C .

#9 - Paste the contents of the clipboard

• Use : Command-V

There's no Copy without paste, and Command-V (again very similar to Windows) allows you to paste the contents you have copied.

#8 -  Show or hide the Dock

• Use: Option-Command-D

This is shortcut perfect when you have a enlarge a window a bit to large, want to take a large screenshot, or just want the dock out of sight temporarily.

#7 -  Undo

• Use: Command-Z

So you didn't mean to type that sentence, you didn't want to move that box, or paste that particular content. No worries, it's not permanent, just undo this with Command-Z.

#6 -  Redo

• Use: Shift-Command-Z

Wait a minute, you did mean to paste that item or type that sentence, now make your mind, just kidding. All it takes is a simple redo with Shift-Command-Z.

Ok, enough for today, the shortcuts will continue Thursday.

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Palm Pre-Should RIM or Apple worry?

With reports of the Palm Pre launch just around the corner, it's only natural to wonder how it will hold up against the existing competition.

Since the iPhone's arrival many devices have tried (and failed) to challenge the iPhone's mass consumer appeal, hype, and sleek aesthetics, but the Palm Pre appears to have a better chance at making its presence known. The user interface powered by the new Palm webOS as well as the clean and simple styling of the device may have captured the attention of many who would consider or own an iPhone, but the sheer strength of Apple and its AppStore (not to mention the huge subscriber base of AT&T) probably won't slow the iPhone train anytime soon.

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On the other side of the battle is RIM and their powerful BlackBerry brand. Although RIM has made pushes into the general consumer space with devices like the Storm and the launch of the AppWorld marketplace, their bread and butter still lies in the hands of business consumers, a sector the iPhone has not penetrated as easily. This however is an area where Palm has a strong history, and where RIM has grown at Palm's expense.

The difference this time around is that consumers (thanks to the iPhone) are demanding a better user experience from the first time the phone is booted up, to the animations of message alerts. And from early demonstrations the Pre appears to handle this rather well, while the user interface on BlackBerry devices is beginning to show its age. This could be an area of concern for RIM since Palm has less convincing to do in the business world than the iPhone. If priced right, executed successfully, and an introduction to an additional carrier besides Sprint is achieved, the BlackBerry lineup may be caught flat-footed against the Pre with no apparent plans of a UI overhaul anytime soon.

In RIM's favor, they are not sitting idle in the UI department, but with a new iPhone guaranteed to hit shelves soon, and the Palm Pre a few weeks away it's hard not to believe they'll be playing catch up.

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How-To: Delete Applications from your BlackBerry

You've been downloading all of these cool apps to your BlackBerry and you stumbled across a few apps that just didn't quite fit your needs. It's ok, because you can remove them and it's easy to do.

1. From your home screen, click on the "Options" button.


2. From the list select "Advanced Options".


3. From this list select, "Applications".


4. Note: Wait for your list to load (it may take a moment based on the the quantity and how large your apps are on your BlackBerry). At this point I also advise using your BlackBerry Desktop Manager to back-up any of your data, including the app you may deleting .


5. When you application list finally loads, browse the list and select which application you would like to delete.


6. When you find the application you would like to delete, hover and from the BlackBerry menu, select "Delete".


7. Confirm that you would like to delete the application by selecting "Delete".


8. Once you confirm, again, it may take a few seconds to delete ( you will see the loading indicator while this is going).


9. Once the BlackBerry is done deleting the app, it will prompt you to "Restart Now". Only do this if you plan on not deleting any more apps this session, as the process becomes very slow to delete and restart after the deletion of each application.

Your are officially done deleting your first BlackBerry application after the restart. Congrats, now go and install more, lol!

FYI...for the iPhone Users, I have already written a post about deleting apps from your iPhone if you need it ... How-To: Delete iPhone Apps .

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Perfect time for an Apple video game console?

There is no question that Apple has made a push into the gaming world with the iPhone and iPod Touch. The power of the devices coupled with the solid AppStore platform brought the gaming world to iPhone owners everywhere. This got me thinking that an Apple video game console would be an excellent fit into their lineup.

A goldmine is resting in the living rooms of consumers around the world for Apple. An AppleTV like device that not only gives you access to music, movies and streaming video via the iTunes store but also a game-focused AppStore where consumers can purchase, download and play games right on their sofa could be the must have device(if priced right) for any kid, teen, tween, or adult out there.

This could  also open the doors for developers to reach an even wider audience who haven't yet jumped on the smartphone bandwagon, but enjoy playing games from time to time, as well as the hardcore gamers who live and die by their Xbox, Wii, or PS3 game consoles.

From a business standpoint, Apple would have the opportunity to not only compete with Microsoft on another front(against their Xbox), but also with Amazon and Netflix with their streaming services...all from one device. With big names like EA and Sega already developing iPhone games,  support from game developers already exists  on the Mac platform possibly even attracting more big name developers.

With the economy stabalizing, the current game console generation going flat in about a year or so, and the hype behind everything iPhone, I really think Apple has a golden opportunity to make a giant footprint in yet another industry.

I'm not the type to wait in line for a product, but something like this may have me camped out at a Best Buy. :)

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How-To: Transfer Music from an iPod to Another Computer

So I received a question via private message on FaceBook regarding transferring music from an iPod to another computer and thought it would be a great opportunity to answer this question on the blog, since I assume other people may have the same question. So let's get to it...

The Question:

How can I transfer my music from my iPod to another computer? For some reason or another, my laptop crashed. I'm trying get my music onto my desktop...Do you know how?

The Answer:

Luckily, this is not an issue and is simple to do!  Plus, this is exactly what your iPod was made for (besides playing music). There are various solutions, but I have detailed the FREE solutions. Because quite frankly everyone likes free, right? Anywho...



Manual Transfer: (FREE and not dependant on third-party software)

What you will need:

• iTunes 7.0+


• iPod/iPod Touch (apparently)


• A computer that can run iTunes 7.0+


• Sync/Charge cord (white cord that charges your iPhone or iPod)

Instructions:

1. Make sure to install iTunes 7.0+ on the computer you wish to transfer your music.


2. Open iTunes on your computer and if this is your first time opening iTunes on this computer, make sure to run through the "iTunes Setup Assistant" first.


3. Connect your iPod or iPod Touch to your computer.


4. Note: If you already have music installed on this computer, MAKE SURE you perform a backup, BUT DO NOT allow iTunes to "Auto-Sync" or "Associate this computer with your iPod ". This will delete the music you have already in iTunes which you should consider your hard copy.
   


5. Now it's time to actually copy the files:

On a PC:

• If your iPod was automatically detected, click on "iPod" (will appear in your "My Computer" folder).


• You should now see a folder within your iPod.


• Drag this folder over to your "My Music" folder on your PC hard drive. This will take a while as it is transferring your music to your desktop.


• Note: If your PC does not detect or show the folder, unhide the files.


• To unhide the files go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View, and then check (enable) the option "Show hidden files and folders."

On a Mac:

• Click on "iPod" (will appear on your desktop once your iPod is connected).


• You should now see a folder within your iPod.


• Drag the iTunes folder from the iPod to the "Music" folder.

Note: The above "Mac" directions are for those who have older versions of iTunes and/or iPod. Currently with our iPhone, we simply connected the iPhone with the sync cord and the Mac detected it. Once the iPhone was detected it showed a list of songs and all you have to do is check which songs you would like to transfer. So apparently iPhone/iPod transfer to Mac is much easier!

Now just open iTunes and BAM it's there!

Also note, that this technique works to transfer your movies and video as well.

Secondary Method: Automated Rip (FREE and Paid ,  dependent on third-party app. Best for iPhone to PC transfer. EASIEST METHOD!)

This method will automated the entire thing for you. Simply download a third-party app and let them do the dirty work for you.

• PC iPod Rip Solutions


• Mac iPod Rip Solutions

Ok guys that's all I have, until next time! If you have any questions or suggestions for another blog post, simply enter it in the comments below.

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Cram for Mac release

Earlier this rather long week, we (SimpleLeap) released our first Mac application, Cram. Cram is a study and testing app that allows you to create, download, and share multiple-choice tests and flash cards. This is the perfect tool for college students who are looking for a solution that helps them study their material on their Mac.

Cram started its life almost a year ago when it was released on the BlackBerry platform, followed shortly by the iPhone version. For complete details on Cram for Mac you can visit http://www.simpleleap.com/cram/mac.htm

Right not Cram is in beta, and we're offering it at a discounted price of $34.99 and also download the trial. Here are couple screens

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How-To: Change Your iPhone Voicemail Password

Do you think someone that you just don't want to access to your iPhone voicemail has it, an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend, nosy relative, or a friend who you wanted to give access to your voicemail that doesn't need it anymore? How about forgetting your iPhone voicemail password, did you do that, well we have a solution nonetheless. Change your voicemail password. That's right, it's so easy to do, so let's get to it...



Do you know your password and just want to change it? Follow the below directions....

1. From your iPhone Home Screen, tap on "Settings"


2. Scroll down the list and tap on "Phone"


3. Scroll down the list on this menu and tap on "Change Voicemail Password"


4. From this screen, follow the prompt and Enter your current iPhone voicemail password.


5. Now enter the new password.

You are done. This was simple!

Now, if you have forgotten your password and would like to reset your iPhone voicemail password, you have two options and I have provided directions for both below.

Reset your password via automated voice system (directions for AT&T customers)

1. From your phone, "Call 611"


2. Enter your iPhone wireless number starting with area code.


3. Press 3 to "Get Help with Voicemail".


4. Press 3 to reset your VM password.


5. Enter your Billing Zip code.

That's it! Simply wait for a text message to be sent to your iPhone and you are done.

Reset your password via online account (directions for AT&T customers):

1. This F.A.Q. provided by AT&T should provide detailed directions on how to go about this process. You must sign in to be appropriately directed, if not it will forward you to a general account page. https://www.customerservice.att.com/assistance/faq/qa.jsp?faqCategoryId=local_vmpassword_faq#q2

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Quick-Tip: How to Put your BlackBerry on Standby Mode

Just like your body, your BlackBerry needs a little break as well. To do this, you should utilize your BlackBerry's built-in "Standby Mode".

By putting your BlackBerry in standby mode you are doing a few things. You are conserving your BlackBerry battery power and turning off your BlackBerry backlight. In "Standby Mode" your  BlackBerry will also not respond to key presses. So let's learn how to put the phone in standby mode, shall we...

To put your BlackBerry in standby mode, press and hold the button on the top of your BlackBerry. This button is a silver button and will be denoted by a bell looking icon crossed out.

To get your BlackBerry out of "Standby Mode" simply press and hold the standby button again.

It's that simple!

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SimpleLeap Releases Popular Testing App Cram, on the Mac

Atlanta, Georgia -  May 13, 2009 - SimpleLeap Software, the creators of Cram for iPhone, iPod, & BlackBerry , today announced the release of their first Mac application, Cram for Mac. Cram is a personal test prep application that allows you to create or download any test, on any subject matter. With Cram, users can prepare quickly for any test with various test modes, a timed test feature, and the capability to add sound and images .

Cram for Mac is perfect for students, people preparing for certifications and standardized tests, or those users simply wanting to learn or review something new. Cram's built-in test history feature tracks each test attempt and the exact answers to help you precisely target your weak points and monitor your improvement each test attempt. User's can create custom test material or download shared test material from the large Cram library shared amongst all Cram users. Cram for Mac also helps you prepare for various test types by allowing you to set multiple correct answer choices and enabling you to prepare in study mode, a mode that resembles flashcard type testing.

Cram for Mac is perfectly complimented by it's iPhone and BlackBerry versions, simply download your tests created on your desktop with your device.

Feature List:

• Prepare for tests in two modes: testing and study mode


• Study mode resembles flashcard type practice


• Test mode helps you prepare for real testing situation


• Easily drag and drop images and sound within test


• Randomize test questions and answers


• Timed tests perfect for standardized tests


• Organize tests within categories by subject, interest, or class


• Immediately receive grade after test


• Create tests quicker using the Cram answer bank


• Quickly find tests with live search feature


• Keeps track of study progress


• FREE access to hundreds of tests created by Cram community


• Share tests with friends, collegues, students, and family


• Pairs perfectly with Cram for BlackBerry and Cram for iPhone & iPod for on the go testing


• Ability to print formatted tests for a more traditional style of testing

Device & System Requirements

Cram for Mac requires a Mac running OS 10.5+ or later. Cram for Mac Beta requires approximately 3.4MB hard drive space to run. Cram for Mac can be downloaded directly to your Mac from http://www.simpleleap.com/cram/mac.htm .

Pricing & Availability

Cram for Mac Beta v.0.100 will be available to the public on Wednesday,  May 13, 2009 for $34.99 while in beta or as a free full-featured , data limited trial. Cram for Mac is available on the SimpleLeap Software website and other third-party websites.

About SimpleLeap Software

Atlanta, Georgia based SimpleLeap Software develops business, education, and consumer  applications for the Mac and smartphone devices such as the BlackBerry, iPhone, & iPod. SimpleLeap Software has received various accolades from notable tech and smartphone enthusiast websites. SimpleLeap's first application Cram has received recognition as "Best Back-To-School Tool"  and "Best BlackBerry Education Software" .

SimpleLeap Software has released application titles: Appetite for BlackBerry , TalkLater for BlackBerry, Call Client for BlackBerry, and Cram for BlackBerry and Cram for iPh0ne 3G/iPod Touch.

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SimpleLeap Announces Cram for Mac

That's right, this is our "big" news (hope it wasn't a let down, lol). Many of our BlackBerry and iPhone users made requests for a desktop version and we gave it to you.

There are some major additions to Cram with the Mac version and the official details and press release will be released tomorrow. Until then here are a few screenshots available of Cram for Mac.

Click here to see the screenshots...

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10 Neat BlackBerry Email Tricks - Part 3 of 3

Ok. This is the final BlackBerry Email Tip posting of the series. If you happened to miss any of the others please reference : 10 Neat BlackBerry Email Tips Part 1 and 10 Neat BlackBerry Email Tricks Part 2.

Now on to the remaining three tips:



#3 - Reply and Forward your emails quicker

Again, don't use your BlackBerry menu, use a shortcut. Just hover over the email you wish to reply to or forward and press "R" and "F" respectively.

#2 - Want to keep your messages on your BlackBerry longer or shorter than 30 days? Modify your options.

That's right, you can change this and so many people just didn't notice the option. All you have to do is:

1. From your BlackBerry menu, select "Options"


2. Select "General Options"


3. Scroll until you see "Keep Messages"


4. Select the days you want to keep your messages.


5. Press the back button.


6. Select "S" or "Save" to keep the changes made.

#1 - Delete multiple email messages at once.

Yes, I saved this for last, because this is honestly my favorite tip of all. When I started using my BlackBerry, I just wish I would have known this tip.

Instead of deleting your BlackBerry email messages one by one, you can simply open your BlackBerry email composer and from the message list hold the caplocks button (has arrow and aA) and scroll with the trackball all the way down the list to delete whichever emails you want.

Now, beware...this will delete all of the emails that are in a row, you can not skip down the list with this trick.

That's it guys, that's all I have. Well not really but more will come soon. If you guys have any cool email tricks, leave them in the comments and I will post them.

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Quick-Tip: How to Change your iPhone Email Signature

Your "Sent from my iPhone" email signature not saying enough to your contacts? Change it!

Use your signature change as the perfect opportunity to remind your contact about your company, remind them where you are, make them aware of your Twitter account, etc. Anything you would like to add in your signature (within characters or less, ) you can add in your iPhone signature.

So how do you do it, get on with it already? Ok, ok!

1. From your iPhone or iPod Home screen, tap "Settings"


2. Scroll down and tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars"


3. Scroll down again until you find "Signature" and tap on it to change your signature.


4. The iPhone keyboard will pop-up and will be pre-filled with the words "Sent from my iPhone". You can change this signature to whatever you would like.


5. Once you have changed the signature, simply press the "Mail" arrow at the top of screen pointed backwards and your signature will be instantly saved.

That's it! To check your work (like all of your Math teachers so often reminded you to do) simply draft an email from the phone and it should appear at the bottom of your email. If you don't like how it appears, repeat the steps and format as you would like it to display.

That's all for now, chao!

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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SimpleLeap Needs You! Beta Testing Opportunity

We need beta testers guys, and we need them fast.

Go to the following link for details. Also, if you don't qualify and know a friend who may, pass it along.

http://www.simpleleapsoftware.com/betatest/

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10 Neat BlackBerry Email Tricks - Part 2 of 3

And...we're back. This is the second part of a two part series, if you missed part 1, read this:  10 Neat BlackBerry Email Tricks - Part  1 of 3

Now on to part two:



#6 - When drafting an email, the space bar is your friend

Don't you hate the redundant task of entering an the "@" symbol and the "." when entering an email address.

Well, don't do it, just use spacebar. That's right, anytime you are entering an email, enter "email (spacebar) serviceprovider (spacebar) com " and it will return email@serviceprovider.com . It's that simple!

#5 - Speaking of entering emails...

Do you often email the same contact. Make sure to save that email address in your address book. This will allow for quick email address entry when you email that contact next time.

All you have to do is hover over your contact's email address within the email, and from the BlackBerry menu select " Add to Address Book". Once they are added in your address book, you will be able to type the first letter or two of their email address and it will automatically pull up when you compose an email next time.


#4 - Scanning your emails has never been this quick.

Besides using the previously mentioned "B" and "T" shortcuts to scan your emails, press the "Space bar" to move down one screen and the "Shift + Space bar" to move up one screen.

Well that's all I have for now, until Friday for part 3 my BlackBerry friends. Chao!

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Quick-Tip: Quicker Caplocking on the iPhone and iPod

When I first got the iPhone I was amazed at it's simplicity. "Wow" I thought. "Almost everything works as it should" . Well, even though that is not so much the case anymore, the caplock feature falls into this category and I didn't realize it until later.

As soon as I discovered that I didn't have to press the caplocks button each and everytime I wanted a letter caplocked, I quite frankly felt, well....silly ;)  and even a little upset that I didn't realize this earlier, lol. How much time could I have saved if I would have simply used one of the two easy caplocking methods that exsist.

So to spare anyone else the "sillset" moment (a horrible attempt at merging the word silly and upset ) , I give you the two simple caplocking methods.



For a Quick Fix:

1. Simply hold down shift (the "UP" arrow on the left of the keyboard) as you type. Even though I found this a little difficult to do as I typed anything near the shift button.

Which is why I prefer the next method...

Change your settings:

1. From your iPhone Home screen, tap "Settings".


2. Scroll down and tap on "General"


3. Scroll down on this screen and tap on "Keyboard"


4. Tap on "Enable Cap Lock"


5. Press the "Home" button (the large button at the bottom on your iPhone) to return to your home.

Now test out your caplocks settings by double tapping the caplocks button and typing multiple letters.

See, I told you it would work!

Chao until next time my iPhone buddies! Also, if you have any questions, how-to's, or tips you would like me to cover, just leave a comment and let me know. We are here to help!

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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10 Neat BlackBerry Email Tricks - Part 1 of 3

The BlackBerry is most notably known for it's exquisite handling of emails, and in my opinion it has earned it. There are so many little things you might not have known about that may help you send off your emails faster or simply may help you organize your email system better, so I have decided to post a few BlackBerry email tricks and tips in a three part series.

Let's begin...




#10 - Compose an email with one button

There are so many things that you don't want to use your BlackBerry menu for and composing an email is one of them.

It so much quicker to simply press "C" from your message list and start drafting your email auto-magically!

# 9 - Move to and from the next day in one touch

To read your emails by the day, don't scroll in one long list of emails, view them by day.

From your message list simply press the letter "N " to move forward one day and "P" to view the previous day messages and viewing your emails by the day will become a snap.

# 8 - Move back and forth between emails

This is my favorite shortcut because after I learned it, it shaved so much time off of the daunting tasks of checking my emails.

While reading an email message simply press "P" to read the previous email or "N" to read the next email.  It's so much better than closing the email and returning to the list to simply move to the next email.

Note: This tip is different from #9. Moving day to day is from your message list and moving to and from the next email is while your are reading an email.

# 7 - Instantly move to the top or bottom of your list of emails

Yes, the BlackBerry trackball is quick...but when reading a long email, it's simply not effective. Try this out for change:

Press "T" to instantly move to the top of an email or "B" to move to the bottom of an email.

That's it for now. Part 2...Coming Wednesday!

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How-To: Setup your BlackBerry Wi-Fi

You are going to want to setup your BlackBerry Wi-Fi, it's essential to the usability of your BlackBerry device.  The fact is that almost everywhere you go now and days there is an available wireless connection, so make sure you are able to take advantage of this.

Setting up BlackBerry Wi-Fi is absolutely essential when you don't have a data plan for your BlackBerry. Wi-Fi  is also helpful when for some reason your data plan is not available in a particular area,  so instead of needing your BlackBerry data connection you can use you UMA wireless connection to make calls, browse the Internet, and to send and receive emails.

1. Make sure you have a BlackBerry device that is capable of receiving a wireless connection.


2. From your BlackBerry home screen, click on your Wi-Fi shortcut icon.


3. From the Wi-Fi intro screen, click next.


4. Select

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SimpleLeap's Giving Away $100 Every Week in May

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Want your piece of the SimpleLeap pie (you will get the pun soon), then submit your favorite recipes in the "SimpleLeap Submit Yours" contest to receive $100.00 (see I knew you would get it)!

SimpleLeap is giving away (1) $50.00 Amazon.com gift card and $50.00 worth of SimpleLeap Applications every week to those who post the best recipes to the online Appetite portal on SimpleLeap.com.

There will be one winner once a week and the winner's recipe will be posted on the SimpleLeap blog, so you must check back with us to see if you are the lucky winner.

Now for the details:

1. Contest begins May 4, 2009 and ends on May 30, 2009.


2. Submit your recipes via the FREE Appetite web portal or your via Appetite on your BlackBerry (And no, you do not have to purchase nor download Appetite to enter, just submit the recipes on the FREE web portal)


3. If you've already shared recipes on the Appetite web portal  (and alot of you have) , you have automatically been entered.


4. Appetite channel providers do not qualify.


5. There will be one winner, once a week chosen by SimpleLeap themselves (here at SimpleLeap we are mentally fat enough to be great judges, lol).


6. Again....The winner will receive (1) $50.00 Amazon gift card and $50.00 worth of SimpleLeap applications. Your gifts will be delivered via email to the email address you submitted when your recipe was posted.

So what does SimpleLeap consider to be a wonderful recipe submission?

1. Must be original (well, what recipe is original). Ok, it must not be posted on Rachael Ray's website or something. Your cooking direction's must be unique, something you have changed, anything. Just no repostings from your favorite cooking magazine or website.


2. Must include a photo, preferably a great looking photo. The photo you include within the recipe must be owned by you (guys, no copyright infringement please).


3. Must include a detailed description.


4. Must include a descriptive title.


5. Wonderfully simple, but complete cooking directions are a must.


6. It does not have to be a food recipe. Soap recipes and beauty recipes do qualify!

And it's that simple, now go and post recipes, lol.

Remember, the more you post, the more opportunites to win.

Also keep in mind, there are no losers in this contest. For those of you who don't win, at least you get some great recipes to download to your BlackBerry.

Btw...to the blog followers, this is not the BIG NEWS I have mentioned on Twitter/FaceBook , that's coming soon (later this week) ;)

Resources:

• How to Submit Recipes to Appetite Portal


• Appetite Recipe Submission Format


• Official SIMPLELEAP.com Submit Yours Contest Rules

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Quick-Tip: Rearrange your iPhone Icons

You've download so many applications on your iPhone or iPod Touch, you have various home screen shortcuts and it is getting pretty cluttered on your home screen. What to do? Some rearrangement should help organize things, let's discuss some iPhone icon rearrangement shall we.

Of course the iPhone is just extremely simple to use, so this is just another thing that takes very little time to understand. Follow the wonderfully short steps below (which are almost identical to the directions for deleting iPhone apps) and you will be well on your way to an organized iPhone/iPod home screen.

1. From your iPhone home screen, press down on any icon until you see the icons start to shake.


2. Once you see the icons shaking, drag the icon you would like to move in the place you want it to be. Make sure if you want to move an icon to another screen, to drag it "off the screen", it will then move to the next page.


3. You can move as many icons around as you would like when your iPhone or iPod is in this state.


4. Once you have moved all of the icons to their place, simply click on the iPhone/iPod "Home" button (the big round button at the bottom of the phone) and the icons will stop shaking.

That's it, you've done it. You have helped your iPhone help you. You've organized the tool that keeps you organized (ok, I'm done).

Btw...a little tip:

Try to group applications and shortcuts with similar functions on the same pages, for instance, group all of your business iPhone apps on the same page, the apps that help you study in school on the same page, your personal apps on the same page, etc.

Chao for now!

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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