How to Sync Mac Laptop to Mac Desktop (5 Steps)

Connect the power port on the MagSafe connector into the power connection on the MacBook. This allows you to charge the laptop while it is connected to the desktop display.
Insert the USB cable, also running out of the MagSafe cable, into one of the USB ports on the side of the Macbook.
Connect the mini DVI cable (also part of the MagSafe connector) into the mini DVI connection port, located on the left side of the MacBook computer.
Insert the opposite end of the MagSafe cable (a single USB cable) into one of the self-powered USB ports, located on the rear of the Mac desktop display.
Power on the MacBook and the desktop display. The content of the laptop now syncs with the desktop.
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How to Use Boot Camp to Install Linux

Download and install rEFIt (see Resources). This is a tool required to allow booting into other partitions, such as the Linux partition, not traditionally supported by Boot Camp.
Click 'Applications' 'Utilities' and then 'Boot Camp Assistant.'
Drag the slider to determine how much hard drive space you want to give your new 'Windows XP' partition. Click 'Partition' to continue.
Insert your Linux distribution installation CD when your partition has been created. Click 'Restart Mac OS X.'
Hold down Alt (option key) on your keyboard as your Mac is booting up.
Click the CD icon that says 'Windows.'
Follow the on screen Linux installation instructions to install the operating system.
Click the 'fat32' partition when the partition manager appears. Delete the fat32 partition.
Create two partitions, one around 600MB in size, the other with the rest of the full space. Name the smaller partition 'swap' and the other formatted as 'ext3' with 'root' or '/' assigned to it. Complete the installation then eject the Linux disc.
Hold Alt on your keyboard as your system is booting up. Click 'Windows' to boot into Linux.
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How to Connect a Laptop to 3G (5 Steps)

Insert the SIM card into the USB modem, if your carrier requires it. Carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile use SIM cards—a small, fingernail-sized card that contains your personal cellular information. Remove the plastic cap from the modem and insert the SIM card into the slot until it clicks into place. Replace the cap.
Turn on the laptop. Insert the USB modem into an open USB port on the laptop.
Install the software by using the automatic installation wizard. The wizard should start once the laptop recognizes the presence of the new modem. Follow the prompts, accept the license agreement and click 'Install' until a window tells you that the installation is completed. Restart the laptop if prompted.
Connect to 3G with the USB modem by opening the software program that it installed. This can usually be found as a shortcut on the desktop or by opening the Start menu, clicking on 'All Programs' and looking for an application that has the name of your wireless carrier in it. Look for an option to 'Connect.' Choose this to activate the connection.
Open a web browser to test the modem.
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How to Connect an iPod to a Vizio

Purchase a component or composite iPod video out cable (see References and Tips).
Insert the iPod output end of the cable into your iPod's power input.
Plug the TV input end of the cable into your Vizio's component or composite inputs, depending on which cable you purchased.
Turn on your Vizio.
Select the Vizio's input setting that your iPod is plugged into (composite or component).
Turn on the iPod.
Open 'Videos' on the iPod.
Choose 'Settings.'
Highlight 'Video out,' then switch it to 'On.'
Play a video on your iPod. The device's video signal will transfer to your Vizio's screen.
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Transferring Photos From a Canon EOS Rebel T2i to an iPad

Purchase the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, which is available at the Apple Store and many popular electronics stores, including BestBuy and RadioShack.
Insert the dock connector end of the iPad Camera Connector into the dock connector on the iPad.
Plug the micro-USB end of the camera’s USB cable into the device, and then plug the opposite end into the USB port on the iPad Camera Connector. Alternatively, remove the SDHC or SDXC memory card from the camera and insert it into the card reader port on the iPad Camera Connector. The Photos app opens automatically and your media content displays.
Tap the “Import All” option to transfer all of the pictures from the camera to the Photos app. If you don’t want to transfer all of the photos, tap each of your preferred images, and then tap the “Import” button. The pictures transfer to the Photos app automatically.
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How to Get a Nintendo DS Stylus to Work on an iPod Touch

Cut a length of sponge roughly half the length of the DS stylus and about four times as thick with your scissors.
Penetrate the length of sponge with the stylus, almost like sliding on a pen cap. You may need to cut a small hole at one end of the sponge if the stylus cannot penetrate the sponge on its own. Insert the stylus as far as you can, since you need to end of the sponge to be as firm as possible.
Leaving about a quarter-inch of sponge protruding from the end of the tape, secure the rest of the sponge to the stylus with a generous wrapping of adhesive tape. Wrap the tape around several times to create a secure hold.
Wet the protruding edge of the sponge with plain water. When wet, the sponge is capable of conducting electricity and will respond nicely to a capacitive touchscreen. Your DS stylus has now been modified to work on your iPod Touch.
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How to Use the Apple Service Diagnostic Disk (3 Steps)

Shut down your Mac.
Restart your computer with the Apple Service Diagnostic disc: shut down your computer, insert the disc into your computer's drive, then restart your computer and hold the 'Option' key as it boots up.
Wait for your screen to display the Apple Diagnostic Screen, then select the type of diagnostic test you would like to run. Press 'Enter' and your computer will reboot and run the test. This usually takes a few minutes.
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How to Connect a USB Camera to a Macbook Pro

Boot the MacBook Pro into Mac OS X.
Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera.
Insert the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the MacBook Pro.
Power on the still camera.
Double-click the icon on the desktop representing the camera's internal storage. This allows you to view the pictures stored on the camera.
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How to Connect an Apple Mini DVI to HDMI TV (3 Steps)

Locate the HDMI to DVI adapter that came with your Mac Mini when you ordered it from Apple. If you do not have an adapter or you lost it, you can purchase one from the Apple store.
Insert the small end of the adapter into your Mac Mini's DVI port and attach the other end of it to the HDMI cord. Plug the other end of the HDMI cord into your television.
Turn on your television and your Mac Mini to see the Mac display on the television screen. You do not have to worry about sound because the adapter includes audio as well as visual capabilities.
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How to Repair a Dead Key on a Mac Keyboard (4 Steps)

Insert the end of your tweezers under the dead key and gently pry up to pop it out of place. Place the key face-down on a table or desk.
Use your tweezers to remove the plastic hinge from the bottom side of the key.
Fit the hinge in the key compartment, making sure that the clips at the side of the hinge connect securely to the metal tabs on the side of the key compartment.
Fit the key back in the key compartment and gently press down until the key snaps in place. The key should now work without any problems.
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How to Replace Video Cards on a Mac (7 Steps)

Power off the Mac Pro computer and unplug the power cord.
Remove the side cover by lifting the lever on the back of the case.
Pull out the existing video card.
Insert the new video card in the same location.
Connect any auxiliary power connectors to the video card. In most cases, this is an adapter that converts from the standard molex connector type to PCI-E.
Replace the side cover and power on the computer.
Optionally install the latest drivers for the video card. Visit the video card manufacturer's website to obtain the latest driver software. The video card works without the update, however.
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How Do I Create Different Headers in Word Mac?

Click on the 'View' option from the top toolbar menu and then click on the 'Header and Footer' option. Headers and footers will now be available within your document.
Click on the 'Close' button to return to your document. Click on the bottom of the page where you want to insert a section break in order to separate headers.
Click on the 'Insert' option and then scroll over the 'Break' option. Click on the type of section break you want to insert.
Change your section break at any time by clicking on the 'Format' option and then the 'Document' option. Click on the 'Layout' tab and then choose the type of break you want from the 'Section start' pop-up.
Click on the 'View' option and then click on the 'Header and Footer' option again to bring up the 'Formatting' menu for headers and footers. Click on the 'Switch Between Header and Footer' icon to go to either the header or footer in the document.
Type within the separate headers on each page to create your different headers. Continue to create more page breaks to make additional unique headers.
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How to Connect a MacBook to a VGA Projector

Locate your projector's VGA port on the back or side of the device. Insert the projector's VGA cable into the VGA port. Turn the knobs of the connector clockwise so they securely fasten to the port.
Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the VGA end of the Mini DisplayPort adapter or the Mini DVI adapter. Turn the knobs of the connector clockwise so they securely fasten to the adapter.
Insert the other end of the adapter into the Mini DisplayPort or the Mini DVI port of the MacBook.
Connect the projector to its power source and turn it on. The MacBook will automatically detect the projector.
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How to Unlock an Apple Mac Book Password

Locate the Mac OS X install disc your computer came with. If you don't have it, you may be able to get another one from Apple by calling (800) SOS-APPL. (You will most likely have to buy another one.) Insert the disc into the optical drive.
Restart the computer while holding down the 'C' key. A 'Utilities' or 'Installer' menu will appear, depending on which version of OS X you are running. Select 'Reset Password.'
Select 'Macintosh HD' from the available volumes. On the drop-down menu, select the name of the original administrator account. Do not select 'System Administrator.'
Choose a new password and enter it in the two fields. Click 'Save.'
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How to Hook Up an External Antenna to MacBook

Purchase a wireless USB adapter with an external antenna (see Resources section for suggestions).
Plug your wireless USB adapter into your MacBook's USB port.
Insert the included CD into your CD drive to install the drivers to run your wireless USB adapter (follow manufacturer's instructions).
Go to 'System Preferences - Network' and ensure that your wireless adapter is listed under the available network connections.
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How to Reformat a MacBook

Backup all data on your MacBook before continuing. Formatting a hard drive erases all information and you need the backup to reinstall the applications and files you had installed on your MacBook.
Insert the Mac OS X CD into the CD/DVD drive. Restart the computer by clicking the 'Apple' emblem on the top right of the screen and select 'Restart.'
Press and hold the 'C' key on the keyboard immediately after the startup sound. The installer screen will appear. Select 'Installer,' 'Open' then 'Disk Utilities.'
Select the hard drive you want to reformat and click the 'Erase' tab. Select the volume format from the 'Volume Format' pop-up menu.
Click 'Options' and check the check box for 'Zero all data.' Click 'OK' then 'Erase.' The erase process will take several hours.
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The Mac Mini Won't Turn On (6 Steps)

Remove all USB cables from the Mac Mini, including the power cable.
Allow 10 seconds to pass, and simultaneously insert the power cord while holding down the power button on the Mac Mini. The power button is located on the back of the computer.
Release the power button, then press the power button again to turn on the computer. Plug in the cables that connect the keyboard and monitor to the computer to test if your Mac Mini starts up normally. According to Apple, your Mac Mini's date and time will be reset in the process and must be re-synced through the Date and Time preferences in your System Preferences.
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How to Install Photoshop on a MacBook Pro

Obtain a copy of Adobe Photoshop and make sure it states it is Mac-compatible. If not, the product is crafted for Windows. You can find the Mac Adobe Photoshop (exact same product as Windows Photoshop) in most computer stores and on Adobe's website.
Insert the installation CD into the MacBook Pro's CD/DVD drive. In a moment the CD image appears on the desktop, and the installation wizard launches.
Click 'Next' on the greeting page, then select an installation language. The language adjusts all of the prompts during the wizard.
Read through and accept the license agreement.
Follow the prompts until you reach the activation code. This code is found on a small, white piece of cardboard inside the packaging of the Adobe Photoshop product. Type this code into the bar on the screen and click 'Next.'
Finish the prompts, and the installation begins. The program is rather large, so the process takes a few minutes to complete.
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How to Check a Flash Drive Size Capacity (6 Steps)

Insert the flash drive into a USB port.
Double-click the desktop icon labeled 'Computer' or 'My Computer'.
Right-click the icon representing the flash drive and select 'Properties'. The diagram on the following screen shows the distribution of used and free space, and lists the total capacity of the drive directly above the pie chart image.
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How to Set Up the Internet for the PowerBook G4

Determine what kind of connection you will use to connect to the Internet. You must already have an account set up with an Internet provider. If you plan to use a wireless connection, rather than an Ethernet connection, make sure that your computer has an AirPort Card in it first. Without an AirPort Card inside it, you must use an Ethernet connection. (To determine if you have an AirPort Card, go to 'About This Mac' underneath the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen and click 'More Info.' If you see 'AirPort' listed underneath 'Network,' then your computer has an AirPort Card installed.) If you're using an Ethernet cable, insert it into the PowerBook's Ethernet port, located on the left side.
Open 'System Preferences,' which is by default located on the Dock. It is also located in the Applications folder on the hard drive (which is titled 'Macintosh HD').
Click on 'Network.'
Click 'Assist me...' then 'Assistant.'
Give your connection a name, or just use the default name provided, and click 'Continue.'
Select the type of Internet connection you have (wireless, DSL or cable--it's DSL if your modem is connected to a telephone wire; it's cable if the modem is connected to a cable wire). Click 'Continue.'
Select the wireless connection that you want to connect to from the list, if you're connecting wirelessly, and enter your password, if required, then click 'Continue'; your computer will automatically connect to the wireless account, and you're done. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect, click 'Continue' on the next page. Once you're back on the network page, select the network location you just created in the 'Location' tab, and click 'Apply.' If needed, a pop-up will ask for your username and password, and will finish the connection.
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