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  • Dear Aunt TUAW: What is this "Region 4" you speak of?

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    Erica Sadun
    Erica Sadun
    04.26.2011

    Dear Aunt TUAW, I saw that you posted (in your secret other identity) that you've ordered a Region 4 DVD of The Almighty Johnsons from Mighty Ape in New Zealand and will be watching it on your Mac. Last time I checked, I read that Macintoshes locked themselves to whatever DVD region you first inserted. How are you planning to watch Region 4? Do you use a region-free DVD player? Or is another way to override Apple's region restrictions? Oh, and how is the show in general? Do you recommend it? I'm always looking for something good to watch. Love and hugs, François X. L.

  • Dear Aunt TUAW: Do I have to re-buy apps for all my devices?

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    Erica Sadun
    Erica Sadun
    03.08.2011

    Dear Aunt TUAW, If I buy an app direct from the App Store, I can load it onto more than one iOS device connected to my iTunes account? And then, what's the low down on in-app purchasing? If I then make an in-app purchase on one of my devices, say for an upgrade pack, or more scenery for a game, or more Sat-Nav aids, etc. it seems like the update is only available for the device I made the in app purchase on. Is there any way to put an in-app purchase on both my iPhone and my iPad? Or do I have to make the same in app purchase again for every device? What if I keep my iPad for my wife and then buy an iPad 2 - so I want to have both on the same iTunes account - how will I move my in app purchases across to the new iPad? Your loving nephew, Jonny (not Ive - the other one) xxx

  • Dear Aunt TUAW: How do I install a Lion partition on my MacBook Air?

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    Erica Sadun
    Erica Sadun
    02.25.2011

    Dear Aunt TUAW, I'm in the Mac Developer program and I'd really like to be able to install Lion on my MacBook Air as a second OS. What are the best strategies to do this? Is it worth going out and buying a second SSD drive and swapping that out with my primary Snow Leopard system? Thanks for letting me know! Love and Kisses, Your nephew G