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STC data settings for the iPhone 3G (and iPhone 3GS)

For tethering: How To: iPhone tethering with STC Jawalnet. As we have established before, the iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS sold in Saudi Arabia by Mobily is unlocked no matter what Mobily employees claim. So you can use an STC SIM card if you really want to. As for the 3G data settings on the iPhone 3G, here’s what you need to ...

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How to Create a Free US iTunes Store Account

Follow this new and updated guide instead. The Saudi Arabia iTunes Store is currently limited to iPhone applications. You cannot access features like reviewing podcasts, downloading iTunes U courses and accessing free iTunes Store content. And to create a United States iTunes Store account you will need a US issued credit card. The following guide (translated from this Arabic guide ...

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Upgrading the Mac mini

I have followed this step by step guide by iFixit. It included all the steps to help you open the Mac mini A1283. You will need a “putty knife”, you can get that from SACO hardware store. It is better to not buy the RAM from Apple. Instead I highly recommend Other World Computing. I bought 4GB DDR3 upgrade for ...

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Protect your iPhone 3G

Now that you bought a shiny new iPhone 3G from Mobily it’s time to accessorize it. The first thing you should get is a protection sticker/shield. They are usually a transparent layer of film that protects your device from scratches. There are many brands to choose from. Here are some them and their reviews: ZAGG InvisibleShield for iPhone 3G: iLounge ...

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Enable Emoji on your iPhone before Apple removes them

According to iPhone Alley, Apple will be removing any iPhone application that enables the Japanese Emoji smilies. This will not remove Emoji from those who already enabled it on their iPhones. There is no reason for Apple to remove it so I would probably guess that the Japanese telecos asked Apple to remove it for some reason. To enable Emoji ...

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Deconstructing and Reconstructing a MacBook on Video

Tech Restore, a Notebook repair shop posted a video showing how they take apart the MacBook then rebuild it. Via 9 to 5 Mac.

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Arabic songs on iTunes

Here’s a quick guide on how to display Arabic names on your iTunes. It is done using a free tool called Unicode Rewriter. Unicode Rewriter is a Java tool which converts ID3 tags of MP3 files into Unicode. The reconverted MP3 files can be processed by iTunes and Rhythmbox. And this is another guide using another program ID3mod2. ID3Mod can ...

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How to restore from Time Machine

Duncan Davidson on his blog explains the full procedure of performing a full restore of your Mac OSX Leopard installation from Time Machine using Leopard’s Install disc.

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Leopard on PC

The fight to get Mac OS running on pc still continues with Leopard. The Dailyapps have figured out how to install Leopard on a PC you can follow these steps.

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Good Guide: Getting Ready for Leopard

The Unofficial Apple weblog posted a good guide to get ready for the leopard it involve the current users and how they can get thier system ready for update You can read the guide over here : http://www.tuaw.com/2007/10/19/tuaw-guide-getting-ready-for-leopard/

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