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Got a new BlackBerry PlayBook for Christmas? Check out these guides to get started
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Got a new BlackBerry PlayBook for Christmas? Check out these guides to get started

Posted by Adam Zeis on 28 Dec 2012 11:42 am
So you got a new BlackBerry PlayBook for Christmas and aren't sure where to begin? Not to worry -- we have plenty of help and how-to guides to get you up and running. If you've never touched a tablet before or just aren't sure where to begin, we have plenty of info at hand to get you going. You can start with something as simple as finding a new wallpaper or jump right in to sharing files over...
Quick Tip: Take a screenshot before you reload or upgrade your OS - Just in case!
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Quick Tip: Take a screenshot before you reload or upgrade your OS - Just in case!

Posted by Adam Zeis on 7 Sep 2012 11:50 am
Here's a fun tip from the Adam arsenal. One thing that I always do before upgrading or reloading my BlackBerry OS is take a screencap of all my screens and folders. Why? Just in case something happens and I have to start over again. I have OCD when it comes to my home screen and icon setup, so I always want things just the way I like them. Having a screencap saved to your memory card (don't...
How to save a contact to your SIM phone book
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How to save a contact to your SIM phone book

Posted by Adam Zeis on 4 Sep 2012 12:27 pm
If you're like me and switch devices a lot, you may find yourself losing contacts in your address book from time to time. This doesn't happen as much as it used to thanks to the many sync options on BlackBerry however. If you want to be sure you carry your contacts along when you switch devices, simply save them to your SIM card and they'll always be with you. Unfortunately there is no decent...
How to connect to and switch mobile networks using the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook
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How to connect to and switch mobile networks using the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook

Posted by Bla1ze on 13 Aug 2012 3:32 pm
Out of the box, the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook is fairly easy to set-up. If you managed to place your SIM card in the device already, it will pretty much just take control over the situation and connect you right away. However, given that the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook also has HSPA+ built into it and LTE is not exactly everywhere at the moment, maybe you don't want it to constantly be search...
Quick Tip: Press the Alt + Back key on your BlackBerry to quickly multitask
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Quick Tip: Press the Alt + Back key on your BlackBerry to quickly multitask

Posted by Jared DiPane on 30 Jul 2012 2:48 pm
Everyone loves to be able to do things quickly, and jumping between applications with ease on your BlackBerry smartphone is something that is already pretty easy. It is common knowledge that pressing and holding the menu key on your BlackBerry will bring up your open applications to easily switch between. To me, long pressing the menu key is less than an ideal solution, and recently I stumbled...
Troubleshooting BlackBerry data issues
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Troubleshooting BlackBerry data issues

Posted by Adam Zeis on 27 Jul 2012 1:39 pm
Having data issues on your BlackBerry? We take a look at some common issues and how to fix them. One of the common problems BlackBerry users face is data issues. The issues can be caused by various things in either the RIM or carrier network, and they usually hinder your device in some way. Data issues ranges from not being able to send/receive email to no BBM to no signal. When these things...
How to change the backlight timeout on your BlackBerry
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How to change the backlight timeout on your BlackBerry

Posted by Adam Zeis on 25 Jul 2012 3:13 pm
Another great way you can customize your BlackBerry is by adjusting the amount of time before the screen dims (or "times out"). Depending on your needs, you can have this option set anywhere from 10 seconds up to 2 minutes. If you're not familiar with the term, the backlight timeout is the time in which it takes your screen to dim after you last touch the screen, trackpad or a key on the...
How to swipe between messages on your BlackBerry smartphone
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How to swipe between messages on your BlackBerry smartphone

Posted by Adam Zeis on 16 Jul 2012 2:28 pm
Having a touchscreen on your BlackBerry can be a real time saver. The ability to tap icons or swipe to scroll just gives you that much more control and helps you do. On old devices you had to read messages one by one, or use keyboard shortcuts to jump between them. While this is fairly quick, wouldn't swiping between them be much easier? Thankfully if your BlackBerry has a touch screen you can...
How to change your BlackBerry browser startup page between thumbnail and list view
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How to change your BlackBerry browser startup page between thumbnail and list view

Posted by Adam Zeis on 18 Jun 2012 4:06 pm
Customizations all around! When it comes to BlackBerry, there are soooo many tweaks you can do on your device to truly make it your own. One (of many) that resides in the BlackBerry browser is the ability to change your startup page between List View and Thumbnail View. So depending on what you fancy, you'll have easy access to your favorite pages right off the bat when you fire up the browser...

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