Jeff Benjamin

Jeff has been with iDownloadBlog since 2010, acting as resident video specialist, and tutorial expert. He earned his degree in Computer Network Systems back in 2001, but decided Cisco routers and the like just weren’t for him. Since then, he’s been heavily involved with online writing. He’s written for numerous tech and video game sites since the late 1990′s, and has a knack for explaining things in a simple, clear, and concise manner. Jeff works primarily from the east coast on his Retina Macbook Pro, and shoots video with a Canon DSLR. During downtime he likes to travel the world, visiting the various Apple Stores across the globe. You can email him at jeff [at] idownloadblog.com and follow him on Twitter @JeffBenjam or on Google+.

‘iStartupMovie’ Adds a Customizable Boot Up Movie to Your iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Not too long ago we posted an article and video about iStartupSound, a jailbreak tweak that allowed you to add custom boot up sounds to your iPhone upon restart or respring.

Now, the jailbreak community has taken the next obvious step by allowing full startup movies to accompany your restarts and resprings.

Logically, the tweak is called iStartupMovie, and it works somewhat similar to its audio only predecessor. Check after the break for an in-depth video walkthrough of iStartupMovie in action...

Now You Can Send a Screenshot Along With Your Links From Safari

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Who else thinks that links are about as entertaining as a watching linoleum warp, paint dry, or grass grow? Couple that with the fact that I'm always hesitant to click a link, because most of the time I have no clue what trifling thing is waiting for me on the other side.

Save your friends and family from the guesswork, and try out Email Safari Screenshot, a brand new jailbreak tweak available on Cydia.

Just as its name says, when you share a link via Mobile Safari, a screenshot of the page you're linking to is included right along with it. Check out my video walkthrough of this awkwardly name tweak inside...

Put Your Apps in Stealth Mode With ‘Empty Folder Icons’

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Empty Folder Icons is a new jailbreak tweak for the iPhone that makes your iPhone's folders appear as if they contain nothing. For someone new to the world of iOS, this may seem like a pointless tweak, but all of us iOS users know that it is otherwise impossible to create an empty folder on the platform.

That is, of course, still impossible to do -- all that this tweak does is give the appearance of an empty folder.

If you're looking to add something different to your iPhone, or you're just tired of those nearly indistinguishable mini representations of your apps cluttering your folders, then you may want to check this free jailbreak tweak out...

SGP iPhone 4 Case Winner Announced + iPad 2 Case Giveaway! [Winner Selected]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

Last week, we announced the SGP iPhone 4 Case Giveaway and it was a big success. Unfortunately, we can only pick one winner among the more than 500 entries, but we randomly selected a winner today, so be sure to check inside to see if you won.

If you didn't win, fret not. We have more cool swag to hook you guys up with, and we're going to make these freebies a regular part of our routine going forward. Case in point? We have three (3) new iPad 2 Harmonie cases from SGP to give away!

The rules have changed a bit, but we strive to keep it as simple as possible. Check inside to see if you won the SGP iPhone 4 cases, and how to enter to win (3) brand new SGP iPad 2 cases...

‘Webscrollian’ – Funny Name – Awesome Functionality

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 4, 2011

Webscrollian is a brand spanking new jailbreak tweak from a staple in the jailbreak community, @chpwn.

Webscrollian is his latest concoction, and it brings significantly faster page scrolling to web views, i.e. Mobile Safari.

Want to see how a stock Safari browse stacks up against a a supercharged Safari browser with this TweakWeek entry installed? Check inside for the head to head comparison...

Ask Jeff: Episode 01

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 2, 2011

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the question and answer video feature, Ask Jeff.

Here is where I will do my best to answer at least five questions each episode that you, the readers and viewers, ask.

Most of the questions that I select to talk about on air will be iOS related questions, but feel free to ask my anything about tech in general, and we'll see if I can squeeze in a few auxiliary questions per episode.

So, without further delay, the first episode of Ask Jeff...

‘EasyFindOnPage’ Brings Dedicated Safari Find Button to the iPhone and iPad

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

While it's true that Safari has a way to search for specific words on page, it's not the most efficient implementation in the world.

Apple decided to combine the web search with the search on page, resulting in a clumsy feeling page search that works; it's just not that fun to use.

EasyFindOnPage fixes this problem by placing a dedicated search button directly on your Safari browser's tool bar.

Want to see it in action? Check inside for the full lowdown...

How to Send iPhone SMS Messages Directly From Your Desktop Web Browser

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Are you looking for a more convenient way to send and receive your iPhone SMS messages throughout the day?

If so, then WifiSMS might just be the jailbreak tweak that you've been looking for. Unlike apps like Google voice where you can send and receive texts from a totally new number and interface, WifiSMS is basically a replica of the iPhone's SMS messaging system displayed on your desktop monitor.

As a result, you get an instantly familiar interface that's a cinch to set up. Check inside for all of the details on this must try jailbreak tweak...

Playing Tetris With 18 iPads

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 1, 2011

What in the world would you do if you had 18 iPads? Sell them? Give them away? Play Tetris?

That's exactly what iP Stand — a French company that rents iPads — did when they obviously had a few hours of spare time on their hand.

The result? A pretty ingenious way to promote your company, coupled with nostalgic 8-bit sound effects from the GameBoy classic...

What’s On My iDevice? July 2011 Edition

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

So I'm a bit late with the July 2011 edition of What's On My iPhone, but better late than never, right?

You'll notice a few changes this go round, primarily with the title of the post. Instead of just showcasing what's on my iPhone, I'm going to show you what's on my iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, etc; even the Apple TV where appropriate.

As a result, I've changed the moniker to What's On My iDevice? Inside you'll find coverage of TwitkaFly 2.0, A legit Spotify replacement for jailbreakers, and a few more goodies for your consumption. Check out the full video inside...

One Man’s Trash – Why No Cydia Tweak is Completely Worthless

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Sound off the alarm. It looks as if a few folks have gotten spoiled. Either that, or they’re beginning to take for granted the benefits that jailbreaking brings to the table; namely, the ability to tweak our iPhone’s in any matter that we please.

For that reason, I try my hardest — although it is admittedly difficult at times — to take an objective stance on any tweak that comes across my desk...

Giveaway: Four SGP iPhone 4 Cases + Neo Hybrid II Case Video Review

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 4, 2011

At iDownloadBlog we like to do things big. That's why we're not spreading this giveaway out four times over just because we have four iPhone 4 cases to give away. Nope, we're giving all four of these bad boys away to one fortunate reader at random.

Okay, so it's not totally random, but it's so easy to enter, it might as well be.

Check inside for a full video review of Stylish people's Good Partner's Neo Hybrid II EX Series iPhone 4 case, along with the full details on what you need to do to claim all four of these cases for yourself...