Top Tips of 2011
By Charles Starrett
Contributing Editor
Published: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tips Categories: Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes

Continuing our end-of-year roundup, we’ve decided to use today’s Tip to give you a list of links to our top tips of the past year. Below, you’ll find links to tips for iTunes, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV users, with a little something for both new users and experienced pros.
Sharing Multiple Photos on iOS
Taking control of your iTunes Library with Smart Playlists
Getting the most out of iOS’ software keyboard
Setting up Automatic Downloads in iOS and iTunes
Getting rid of Wi-Fi network pop-ups on iOS
Navigating the Music app with one hand
Mastering the Apple TV remote
Setting up an iTunes Store Allowance account
Setting up Notification Center on iOS 5
Making Siri work with Facebook + Twitter
Sharing an iCloud account for multi-device access
Customizing your Mail signature on iOS
Recent Tips
- Dealing with troublesome autocorrect entries in iOS
- Updating Apps in iTunes 11.0.3
- Creating or Importing your own Ringtones into iTunes
- Identifying and Removing Device Backups in iTunes
- Enabling Video Playlists on Apple TV
- Quickly copy selected tracks to a folder
- Using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth while in Airplane Mode
- Changing your font in the Notes app
- Setting Default Alert Times in iOS
- Purchasing Videos on iOS for later download in iTunes
- Taking Photos while Recording Video
- Renting movies in iTunes for more flexibility
- Configuring Widgets in Notification Center
- Improving security on App Store purchasing
- Adjusting Turn-by-Turn volume in iOS Maps
- Waking up to Music on your iOS device
- Enabling Late Night audio mode
- Choosing where to place new Contacts
- Setting up Mail Notifications for individual accounts
- Setting up a VIP list in Mail
- Disabling SMS fallback for iMessages
- Display Owner Contact Info on Lock Screen
- Disabling iTunes in the Cloud Content
- Filtering Playlists with the Column Browser
- Managing Bluetooth Contact Sync
- Enabling Composers View in iTunes 11.0.2
- Choosing your preferred video resolution in iTunes
- Forward all incoming phone calls to voicemail
- Changing the iPad switch function
- Disabling Notifications for Individual Passbook Passes
- See all Tips. »
Comments
If you have a comment, news tip, advertising inquiry, or coverage request, a question about iPods/iPhones/iPad or accessories, or if you sell or market iPod/iPhone/iPad products or services, read iLounge's Comments + Questions policies before posting, and fully identify yourself if you do. We will delete comments containing advertising, astroturfing, trolling, personal attacks, offensive language, or other objectionable content, then ban and/or publicly identify violators.
Recent News
- iLounge Weekly coming Monday, giveaway update
- Apple drops refurbished fourth-gen iPad, mini prices
- Judge: US can show Apple e-book pricing conspiracy
- AT&T’s GoPhone to add LTE/HSPA+ support for iPhone
- Report: iOS 7 ‘black, white, and flat all over’
- Apple WWDC Keynote set for June 10
- Apps: Foursquare 6.2, Hyper Breaker Turbo, Pandora 4.3 + Shazam 6.0
- Apple patent application details interactive AirPlay, TV
- Report: iWatch pushed to late 2014?
- Griffin releases iPhone 5 Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case
Recent Reviews
- Lynktec TruGlide Pro Precision Stylus
- C4 Electronics Dolry HiFi Stone 30-Pin AirPlay Adapter
- Boombotix Boombot Rex Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
- Nuu Splash Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
- Scosche boomBottle Weatherproof Sport Wireless Speaker
- HMDX Jam Plus Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
- Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband
- Cambridge Audio Minx Air 100 + 200 Bluetooth + AirPlay Wireless Speakers
- Mophie Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 5
- Ultimate Ears UE Boom
Recent Articles
- Costs associated with using FaceTime
- iMessages showing as Delivered when iPhone is out of coverage
- Inability to use Find My Friends without a passcode
- Calendar info disappears after iCloud restore
- Remove old iCloud backup after restoring to a new iPhone
- Setting up a ringtone in iTunes
- Using a Wi-Fi hard drive with an iPad
- Backing up and restoring an iPod classic
- Can’t restore iPod touch without passcode
- Retaining older versions of Apps during an iOS Restore
