If you're new to the BlackBerry PlayBook, setting it up can be a little bit time consuming. Here on this page, you'll find plenty of help and how-to guides to make that process a whole easier. We taken a lot of the guess work out of it for you so that you may get up and running quickly and easily.
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Got a new BlackBerry PlayBook for Christmas? Check out these guides to get started
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...
How to connect to and switch mobile networks using the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook
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...
How to easily delete multiple Gmail calendars off your BlackBerry PlayBook
Back in February, I showed you how to add multiple Gmail calendars to your BlackBerry PlayBook. I've gotten a few requests since then on how to remove them so I thought I'd share the solution. The process itself actually only takes a minute or two and is quite easy. If you do not still have the User Agent Switcher Add-On installed on your computer, you'll need to reinstall it to make...
Using Dropbox, Box.net, Google Drive and SkyDrive on the BlackBerry PlayBook
Cloud storage is all the rage. On the surface, it seems like PlayBook owners have been left out in the cold. When we look closely, however, we can see that it is easy and powerful to manage all our cloud storage needs right from the PlayBook.
Sideload apps on your BlackBerry PlayBook without a PC using Localbar 2
If your PC seems to be standing in the way of you sideloading apps to your BlackBerry PlayBook, Localbar 2 may be just what you're looking for. You may recall the original Localbar that popped up back in November. It worked like a champ, but RIM quickly found a fix and it was dead in the water. Localbar 2 brings back the same functionality -- letting you install BAR files directly to...
How to use BlackBerry Remote with your PlayBook
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] It has been just over a week since the release of PlayBook OS 2.0. An important part of the update was the improved BlackBerry Bridge and the introduction of BlackBerry Remote. What is cool is the swipe gestures you do on your PlayBook can also be done on your touchscreen BlackBerry phone. So swiping from the top will bring down the options...
DDPB installer utility for BlackBerry PlayBook updated to v1.0.9
The easiest way to sideload apps onto your BlackBerry PlayBook from a Windows PC is with the DDPB Installer. This small app lets you connect to your PlayBook and install BAR files with just a few simple steps. The installer has been updated with bug fixes and some other tweaks and now rests at version 1.0.9. The free utility is available for Windows from the link below. If you haven't...
Setting Up and Using BlackBerry Bridge on BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] BlackBerry Bridge was updated to version 2.0 to coincide with the huge BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 update. In the video above, we will cover how to set up and use the new BlackBerry Bridge app. The biggest feature of the updated BlackBerry Bridge app was the Remote Control feature allowing you to control your PlayBook with your BlackBerry...
How to allow attendees in Google Calendar on BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0
The Calendar application is just one of the great new features available on the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 software but it still needs a few fixes to make it perfect. For anyone that just has basic needs when it comes to using the Calendar, getting up and running is very simple. But for those of us that need a bit more functionality, a few tweaks need to be made. We already looked how...
Messaging app for PlayBook OS 2.0: Checking, replying and composing messages
The Messaging app in PlayBook 2.0 is one of the most welcomed new features. From one, central location, you can check, respond and compose messages. Both Email and Social Networking messages can now be handled in one app. When you see that blinking red light, a simple touch of the Messages icon will allow to you to see your new Email, Twitter Direct Messages, LinkedIn messages and...
Messaging app for Playbook OS 2.0: Explanation of the Unified inbox
The Unified Inbox may very well be the "killer feature" of Playbook 2.0. Having one place in which to read and send all your messages is the future of mobile communication. Prior to the OS 2.0 upgrade, the only way to email or message was to "Bridge" your BlackBerry to the Playbook. Even when bridged, you only had access to your various email accounts that were on your BlackBerry....
How to enable / disable threaded emails on BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0
Threaded email is a life saver for me, and a must have for my organizational needs both on device and on my computer. When I lauched the email on my BlackBerry PlayBook after updating to OS 2.0 and I saw individual emails instead of threads, I immediately went into panic mode. That was until I remembered there are settings for a reason, and probably a way for that to be changed. Luckily...
Factory reset for the BlackBerry PlayBook also fixes bricked devices
There are a number of reasons to give your BlackBerry PlayBook a "factory" reset. Chief among them: preparing your BlackBerry for rooting, downgrading your OS, and fixing a bricked/nuked tablet. It's fairly obvious when your BlackBerry tablet has bricked. Is your BlackBerry Playbook continuously rebooting? Does the LED double-flash when turned off? Like flash flash pause? Can't use your...
How to make great presentations with the BlackBerry PlayBook
[ youtube link for mobile viewing ] It's that standard microHDMI port that sets the BlackBerry PlayBook apart. Through that string of plastic and metal stream billions of bits per second, bringing a crystal clear; high-definition image to any monitor or projector that supports HDMI. The PlayBook has a standard port that connects to a standard microHDMI (Type D) cable that connects...
BlackBerry PlayBook 101: Video Chat
[ youtube link for mobile viewing ] BlackBerry Video Chat is here! That holy grail once denied to we BlackBerry users is finally within our grasp, at least for PlayBook users. With an update to the PlayBook OS delivered in the wee hours of the morning, those owners gained the ability to see and talk to people hundreds of miles away. All from a device that weighs less than a pound...