The real issue that nobody has brought up yet, is the patent being issued for this. Exactly what is the patent for? The algorithm that Microsoft will use? The abstract concept of a GPS device telling its user to avoid a certain area? If it's the latter, then I have a big problem with the patent in and of itself. …

That was exactly what SKiTz asked for.

They've specifically said that those with autopay will not be affected. I've never been a fan of autopay for cell phones though for the same reason you stated. They always seem to tack on an extra fee here or there.

What happens with the money vested in unused gift cards, especially now that the CARD act keeps them from expiring? I would think that the company would have to keep some of it as a security, right? Or is it just pure profit that they're able to use immediately?

I've found AppleCare to be a Godsend in my history of usage of Apple devices. They do a great job of going above and beyond the basic care. I have had it on previous iPhone models, and it's been great. They replaced a phone with a poor battery and and other one that got poor reception. On my MacBook, they put a…

First problem: it's suggesting events that my friends are attending who live in Baltimore. I live over 500 miles away in Central Ohio. Why would it suggest that I go to those events? Secondly, there's no mobile version of the page. Thirdly, as mentioned in the article, there is no way to "remove suggested events."

Even better, there's an option to make it so that it toggles on/off by triple-clicking the home button. That way you don't have to go through the whole settings menu spiel each time.

It's opt-in right now, giving you the chance to look through your past posts and update your settings for each post as you choose. On December 23, it becomes mandatory for everyone.

The TimeCommand alarm clock by Stem, coupled with their iOS app actually has the capability to gradually increase the volume of an alarm, and slowly turn on the light. I had one a year ago, but the app was garbage at the time, so I took it back. However, from what I hear, it works pretty well now. I'm thinking…

@Priper, sbsettings will be fine with the new notification system. If you look in the Activator app, you'll see there's a difference between swipe left/right and swipe down. SBS is set for left/right, and the notification system is swipe down, so it should be fine.

Maybe then they'll finally update the iOS client.

Great guide, with all kinds of comprehensive information, but you left out a fantastic free DVD/Blu Ray ripper; MakeMKV! Also, what about XBMC as a tool for playback?