So, you've got a brand spanking new MacBook and you want to configure the default apps to connect to your Gmail account and other Google services like calendar and contacts? Step this way, I'm going to show you how.

iPhone & iPad Users: You might be tempted to try the Microsoft Exchange trick that your iOS device can do which seamlessly connects Mail, Calendar and Contacts with Google automatically. This will not work on a MacBook!

Ever wondered how to set the alarm clock on your iPhone? I got one at Christmas and spent ages browsing through the settings looking for the alarm setup.

It turns out that the clock's where the configuration settings are. On my iPhone the clock's inside the Utilities folder.