iOS App: How To Tie A Knot - 3D Instructions - iPhone/iPad

How to Tie Knots 3D By Sergey Burlakov is an iOS app all about - you guess it! Tying knots!

Regularly at the price of $1.99 - How to Tie Knots 3D is currently on sale, and you can download the app for FREE!

This app which has been designed for both iPhone and iPad devices, features over 40 of the most essential knots that you may need to know.

Some of the types of knots taught in the app are:  Figure 8, Bowline, Reef knot, timber hitch, double fisherman's, and many more...  If you know the name of what you're looking for, there is search bar that you can type into.

The app shows you step-by-step instruction with 3D animated images. It also includes the text instructions. In the settings, you can even control the animation speed.

The knots are ranked with ratings of: Easy, Middle and Hard. You can mark knots as favorites, and even share by them via Facebook or Twitter.

The interface of the app could use an update, and I have certain dislikes with the app, like the way the text instructions is displayed... But, the instructions and knot animations seem pretty good.

Whether you're a scout, a fisherman, a climber, or for whatever the purpose - this app can probably help you out.

How to Tie Knots 3D is available for iOS (designed for iPhone & iPad). Originally priced at $1.99, currently FREE at the time of this posting. Download the app now, from the App Store! 

Kids App DRAWNIMAL for iPhone/iPad Combines Learning The Alphabet & Art Into One

DRAWNIMAL by Lucas Zanotto is Apple's 'App Of The Week', which means you can download it for FREE this week! (Saving $1.99).

DRAWNIMAL is a app for young kids that combines the alphabet and art. The app contains minimalist animal character drawings, and has sounds that says the letters of the alphabet and gives you an animal example. For example when you press the play button, the voice will say: "A, for alligator."

To be honest, I don't like this app, and here's why:

First off, it's really simple. Yes, the app itself is made nicely, however - there is only one thing "A" is for. Once you run through the app, you're not getting anything different the second time.  

My second dislike of this app is with it's "art" element. The app tells you to place your device (the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad) down on a piece of paper, or a surface you can draw on. And then as animation shows on the screen, draw around your device - completing the animal picture... Now, I don't have any kids, but the first thing that came to my mind was, I don't want marker or pencil markings on my devices. And that surely will happen with any kid ...and maybe some adults.  I'm sorry, but if you put a markers near your device, it's sure to get on it, eventually. And if the adult draws the picture, then what's the point? Also think about all the paper you're wasting, for half a drawing.  If you do this, please, at least use a whiteboard.

The app is also British. It says "zed" instead of "zee", and has a British accent. So americans, be warned.  There are five languages available: English, Spanish, French, Dutch, and Italian.


DRAWNIMAL is a cute app for kids. Currently free this week, as it's Apple's pick of the week. Regular price is $1.99. DRAWNIMAL is available for iOS (designed for both iPhone and iPad), and can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store. 

App to Learn How to Draw Everything On Your iOS Device From YouTube

Wanna learn how to draw a cat? Or a Alien? Maybe a Dinosaur!? Whatever you want to learn to draw, there's probably a YouTube video on that. The following app has entered the search term for you, and has categorized heaps of topics.

The app is called, How to Draw Everything FREE! Easy Drawing Lessons & Art Ideas From YouTube How To Videos by Michael Quach.

The app is all about learning to draw from videos on YouTube. What do you need this app for? That's a very good question. As all this app appears to be is a categorized, YouTube, with a banner advertisement. Which I believe is actually against YouTube's policies (Section 4.D), Because this app does not contain any real content of it's own to justify an advertisement.  

To say something positive about this app... it uses iOS 7's design, so it matches the system UI. The videos are all sorted - good for if you don't know what you want to search for. It's free, of course it is! That's about it...

So in conclusion, YouTube has a lot of great videos to help teach you how to draw. So go search on YouTube. 

How to Draw Everything FREE! is available from the App Store for iOS devices (designed for iPhone). 

Unofficial Practice Exams For Apple Support Essentials & Server Essentials 10.9 Exams

If you plan on taking the Apple Support Essentials 10.9 exam or Server Essentials 10.9 exam, to get the Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.9 & / or Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.9, certifications, you're going to need as much help, as you can get, to practice and learn.

Revise IT by Amsys plc, is a great free revision tool, to test your knowledge of OS X and OS X Server, by taking their practice exams.

Revise IT, features over 1,400 practice questions, covering knowledge for exams like; OS X Support Essentials v10.9, OS X Server Essentials v10.9, MIB v10.9, and even for the 10.8, and 10.7 versions.

There are 2 different ways to learn and test:

- Study Mode: Where you can select chapters and test yourself on questions.

- Test Mode: Like taking an exam, get random questions, a time limit, and a certain percentage score to 'pass'.

- History: There is also a History mode, that'll keep track of previous tests


Please note, while this app is good for testing your skills, and to see which chapters you may need to work on, the questions in the app, are NOT from the real exams. And therefore, this app should be used for 'entertainment' purposes only. Nothing substitutes the real books (OS X Support Essentials, and OS X Server Essentials 10.9), and a hands-on course that you should take to learn, and to pass the exams.


Revise IT is a FREE app, available for iOS (designed for iPhone and iPod Touch).

More information about the Apple Certifications can be obtained from the Apple Training Webpage.

Make Your Own Flappy Bird Game In 15 Minutes With Simple Drag-And-Drop Tools

Code.org is helping kids to learn coding by developing their own Flappy Bird game. The creation method,

takes you through a simple "puzzle", drag and drop "code" blocks process to build the game.

The puzzle's for example are like; "The "when Run is clicked" block allows you to run code when your game first starts. Try setting the level speed and flapping to the target."

You can then see a 'set speed block' that you can edit the speed, and drag and drop to the 'When Run is clicked' block.

Then you would test your game, see if you made the right choice, and proceed to the next 'puzzle'.

It's a nice fun way to introduce kids, or adults, to coding. Although, I bet developers wished it was really this easy to make a game!

Make your own Flappy Bird game at Code.org.

Download For FREE Note Taking App 'TopNotes Pro' for iPad

Today's app pick, that has gone free for a limited time is, TopNotes Pro - Take Notes, Annotate PDF & Sync Notebook with Dropbox By Appxy.

TopNotes Pro, which claims to be "...the best note taking app ever built for your iPad is a powerful note taking app."  Has currently gone free, a saving of $5.49. Download the app now before the price goes back up!

In TopNotes Pro, you can use handwriting to take note, draw diagrams, drawings, and more.

TopNotes is a well designed app. Supports multiple notebooks.  You can drag and drop notebooks around. You can set a password to protect your work. There's highlighter pens, erasers, import pictures, different type of pens, and so much more.

A really useful app, great for students, check it out.

- Download TopNotes Pro for iPad.

Learn How To Use Your iPad with these Instructional Videos!

The iPad has become a hugely popular device. In fact, in Q4 of 2013, Apple sold 14.1 million iPads, alone! iPads, and other tablet devices are fast becoming the first choice for computers in the home. It's so amazing that people of all ages are using these devices. Kids and teens love them, adults love them, and yes, even your old fashion parents - trying to keep 'hip' are coming around, and buying them too.

With all this new technology - there is just one big problem that I see all the time. And I know this because I'm asked all the time by people. They buy an iPad, take it out of the box, switch it on, and then they say, "How do I use this?" Ah! The questions that all the tech-smart members of families hate. I bet either you are the 'tech' guy of your family and friends, or you are the one asking others for the help. Sometimes instead of asking for help, we all should go back to 'school' to master the subject for ourselves.

With all new technology and products, we study and learn how to use them, no matter how old you are. The knowledge (unfortunately) just doesn't get downloaded into our brains. Although there are some 2-3 year olds, that are a little too good at operating iOS devices...

There are two ways to learn: trial and error - and hoping not to mess everything up. Or, by being taught.

There is a lot of great instructional help on the Internet, (this site included), but none are as complete as taking 'a course in iPad'.

iPad Video Lessons, has made a full online video tutorial course, with over 100 videos to watch and learn from. It's like taking a course, but in the comfort of your own home. And you can learn when you feel like it!

Categories feature: All About Your iPad, Web Tips and Tricks, Reading on Your iPad, App Fun & Productivity, Organize Your Photos, Watch Video on Your iPad, and more...

Key features include: 

- Ability to learn at your own pace; you can stop, rewind, and replay videos at your leisure.
- iPad tips and tricks.
- Lifetime Membership
- 24/7 availability. Watch the videos whenever you like.
- Clear, and comprehensive training.

These video lessons would also make a great gift. You could get them for a parent, or a non-tech savvy friend.

At the end of the day (or course), just think how good you'll feel that you invested some time, and learnt how to use a new technology.  And, hey - you never know - you may end up teaching your 'tech friends' a few things they didn't know, they could do on the iPad!

Check out iPad Video Lessons, to read all about it, and watch a sample video. You'll be glad, you did.

Learn and Practice Geography with Aliens on iOS game - Aliens Abducted!

Aliens Abducted! is such a fun game. You play as a alien who has been abducted from his home planet, right before it's destroyed. You can given the chance to travel the universe with two other aliens, and name the countries of the earth, in some sort of quiz, by guessing from the countries flags and position on the planet.

The quiz is broken down into 32 levels.  There is also a 'free' mode, where you just keep answering until you lose all your lives.  There is also a endless-runner game (unlocked after earning 10 stars); where the alien (you play) has escaped and is on the run trying to escape!

Levels work by the UFO flying around the globe, and stopping at a country. You are given three options of country names and their flags. You must choose the correct country that corresponds with the country the UFO is hovering over. You have 10 seconds to answer and three lives. The longer you take to answer, the less points you earn.

Aliens Abducted! features cool graphics. Annoying sounds, but you can always turn down the volume. 160 countries and flags. A Library, that features information on countries.

There are also, according to the app, new game modes coming soon, including; Math, and Quotes.

Aliens Abducted! is two games in one. Have fun learning, then play some endless-runner game - shooting aliens!

The quiz element of the game is fun. A great way to practice geography, and learn. Aliens Abducted! is great fun for kids, and adults.

Aliens Abducted! is available for iOS devices (iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad). Priced at $2.99.

• Buy Aliens Abducted! now from the App Store.

U.S. Citizenship Exam Review - iOS App

If you're getting ready to sit for a U.S. citizenship exam take a look at iPhone app U.S. Citizenship Exam Review by Amazing eLearning LLC.

The app has all 100 questions and answers for 2013 that you could be asked when you're tested. The app is really simple to use and navigate around. The questions are all categorized

The app is a great resource for those studying for a citizenship, or even if you're a U.S. citizen, test yourself or a friend see if you know anything about your own country!

Only downside, while U.S. Citizenship Exam Review has all the question and answers, it would of been great if the app had a quiz / practice test built in.

Price: Currently Free

[ U.S. Citizenship Exam Review App Store Link ]