Last week I got a new iPhone 3GS, 16GB and was so excited to install all the applications and games I keep reading all about surfing the net. So I tried to connect app store and download applications but I was required to login with my apple id. So simple I thought, I tried to create an id but it asked for Credit Card and I really didn't want to give my credit card information so had to step back. I heard one of my friends was also trying to register but wasn't successful. So I Googled a bit and found out very easy way to register without providing CC information.

To do it just follow the steps below:

Open iTunes and go to App Store and select any of the Free apps displayed on right side. You MUST select Free app from here.

Now on the application page click on Free App download and it will open a dialog box to sign in or create a new account. Click on "Create New Account" button.

And on next page click on Continue... Then accept the Terms and Conditions without reading :D and click on Continue... Now you will be asked to fill account details and your date of birth. Fill the form with your email id and other required details and again click Continue...

And on the next page, you will be surprised to see one additional option in Payment Method. You will see payment method "None" select it, fill the form and click on Continue...

Now your account is registered and you will receive account activation email on your mail id you provided. Activate your account and you would be ready to use it download amazing applications and games from App Store.

Enjoy iPhoning... I am lovin' it... <3

If you are an avid user of Gmail then you must have come across the question : How to create folders in gmail? I have heard many asking the same question and to all of their disappointment, there isn’t folder creation in Gmail. Gmail says it prefers Labels over Folders to organize your mails and notes some specific advantages of Labels too. Read here. I have seen people struggling to figure out how they can leverage maximum benefits using Labels to keep their inbox neat and clean.

Most of the people struggle with using Labels because it is new and even if you add Label to any mail, unlike moving to Folder, the mail will be in Inbox only with Label prefixed to it. Users think what is the benefit of using Labels if the mail remains in Inbox forever. The solution is you should Label the mail and then archive it. So it will be removed from you inbox and to check that mail either you can go to All Mails or simply go to Label you have added to that mail.

Another nice trick I found today to keep gmail inbox clean and organizing all the mails charmingly is to use Filters. Go to Settings and click on Filters tab to access filter settings. Now, click on Add new filter. There are various criteria you can filter your mails based on. ( I use From.) Give e-mail id of the sender you want to create filter for and click Next Step. On the next page, check Skip the inbox and also check Apply the label ( Select a label from drop down box or create a new one). Near to Create Filter button there would be a check box with message “ Also apply filter to *** conversations below”. Check this box if you want all the mails from that sender to be replaced from inbox to label. Finally, click on Create Filter and you are done.