Syncing iCloud with Windows and Outlook. Apple's iCloud is a nice tool for keeping contacts, calendar items, and other data in sync between my iPhone and iPad, but what about keeping everything synced up with my Windows PC? Apple has that covered as well with the iCloud Control Panel for Windows. You can download iCloud Control Panel for Windows from the Apple.com support site.
The roughly 40MB utility installs as an option in the Windows Control Panel--just click Start, Control Panel, iCloud to access the tool and manage your iCloud account, as well as what information is synced between iCloud and your Windows PC or Microsoft Outlook software. There are five checkboxes available that let you choose to sync email, contacts, and calendar items with Outlook, and keep your browser bookmarks and iCloud Photo Stream synced.
Below the checkboxes is a display indicating how much iCloud storage space you're using along with a button to manage it. The Bookmarks and Photo Stream checkboxes each includes an "Options…" button. iCloud. iCloud - Your info up to date on all your devices. Sync iCloud enabled iCal and address book to BlackBerry handhelds | Tips and Tricks, Reviews - MacAmour - Your Mac Companion. November 6th, 2011, Hedi Regaya | 14 Comments » All of you have noticed it is not possible to sync your BlackBerry handhelds with your Mac after upgrading to iCloud anymore. First thing you may need to consider, Apple will not provide with a solution to this problem, why?
Because they actually prefer you to buy an iPhone, Second thing to know, BlackBerry will not provide with a solution (unless they release a new version of their BlackBerry Desktop Software) because this problem is caused by a third party application. Well, here is a workaround provided by MacAmour in order to sync your devices anyway. Just follow these four steps: Open your System Preferences panel and go to iCloud: Disable Address Book and iCal sync by unselecting themStart BlackBerry Desktop Software and you’ll notice it is possible to sync your BlackBerry with address book and iCal againDon’t forget to re-enable the services your disabled in step 2. Be Sociable, Share! Troubleshooting iCloud Contacts. Always begin with the General Troubleshooting steps below. If these steps don't resolve your issue, follow the instructions for the operating system that you're having issues with. Note: Before troubleshooting, make sure you have made copies of your contacts.
Learn how to make copies of your contacts. Check the System Status page to make sure there aren't any issues affecting Contacts. Check your settings and preferences, because something may not be set up correctly. First, confirm that you've turned on iCloud Contacts by tapping Settings > iCloud on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, then checking that Contacts is turned on. Next try these steps, testing after each to see if the issue is resolved. Make sure you're using iOS 5 or later. First, confirm that you've turned on iCloud Contacts by choosing System Preferences from the Apple () menu and clicking iCloud. Make sure you are running OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later. Note: iCloud Control Panel does not support Outlook 2010 Personal Edition. iCloud.