How To Connect a Video Projector to a Mac

Connect your MacBook DVI or Micro-DVI cable to the side of your MacBook. Consult your Mac's documentation if you are unsure which jack you have. Connect the other end of the cable to your video projector.
Switch the projector on.
Click the Apple logo on the taskbar, then click 'System Preferences.'
Click 'Displays.' Click 'Detect Displays.'
Select the new display and change the resolution to the highest available. You now have two displays ready to use with your MacBook.
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How to Use DVI Out on Macbook

Plug the DVI cable into the display, television or other equipment to which you are connecting the MacBook.
Plug the DVI-out connector end of the adapter into the DVI cable
Plug the Mini-DVI or Mini DisplayPort connector into the port on the left side of the MacBook. Open the 'Displays' preferences menu on the MacBook to make adjustments to the settings.
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How to Reset PRAM NVRAM on the MacBook Pro

Turn off your MacBook Pro computer.
Prepare to press the 'Command,' 'Option,' 'P' and 'R' keys. You will need to press all four of these keys in unison immediately before your MacBook completes its boot cycle.
Turn on your MacBook Pro.
Press and hold 'Command,' 'Option,' 'P' and 'R.' Your MacBook Pro will reset your PRAM and NVRAM, and will restart.
Continuing holding down the keys until you hear the Mac startup sound.
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How to Connect FireWire to MacBook Pro

Connect one end of a FireWire cable to the external device’s FireWire port.
Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to the FireWire port on the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter.
Plug the adapter into the Thunderbolt port on the side of your MacBook Pro.
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How to Reset the Battery Charger on a MacBook Pro

Power off the MacBook Pro and then disconnect the power cord.
Remove the battery from the MacBook Pro.
Press and hold the power button for five seconds.
Replace the battery and reconnect the power cord.
Power on the MacBook Pro.
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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 Hook up My MacBook Pro to My LG TV (4 Steps)

Insert the small side of the Apple display adapter into the external video port on the left side of your MacBook Pro. The port is square in shape and is accompanied by a small picture of a monitor.
Fasten one end of the VGA cable into the other end of the Apple display adapter. Fasten the screws on either side of the cable to lock the connection in place.
Connect the other side of the VGA cable to the PC port on the back panel of your LG TV.
Turn on your TV and press the 'Input' button multiple times until the image from your computer appears on the LG screen.
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How to Wipe a MacBook

Turn off your MacBook by clicking on the 'Apple' symbol in the upper left corner and selecting 'Shut Down.' If your computer is not plugged in to an outlet, connect it now.
Hold down the 'Power' button as well as the 'Shift,' 'Ctrl' and 'Option' keys all at once, then release them simultaneously.
Press and release the 'Power' button to turn the computer back on. Your MacBook has been restored to the factory default settings.
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How to Check the Hard Drive Size in a MacBook

Click the 'Go' menu in the Finder and scroll down to 'Computer.'
Click the icon for your MacBook's hard drive. Go to the 'File' menu and select 'Get Info.'
Check the total size of the hard drive next to 'Capacity.' Check the amount of free space on the hard drive next to 'Available.'
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How to Find the Model Number for a MacBook (9 Steps)

Turn your MacBook over and look for the text located on the bottom casing.
Look for the segment of text that shows the 'Model No:' text. Model numbers start with one or two letters, followed by a series of numbers.
Locate the retail box your MacBook came in and view the model number information on the sticker. The sticker usually appears on the outside flap.
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How to create a stop

You will need to have a Mac /Apple computer with high speed internet connection and a digital video camera to try this project. Once you are connected go to -- http://www.download.com/SingleFramer/3000-2186_4-10784553.html --- and download the Free 'SingleFramer' Software for Mac. I have provided links to the software download and my Stop-Motion film in Resources below.
Once you have downloaded the Freeware (SingleFramer) , install and open the application. Make sure you have your digital video camera plugged in, If you have the Apple isight camera already on your Macbook you don't need to worry about plugging in a digital video camera.
Click on the SingleFramer icon in Applications and click Watching - 'Start Watching'. You should now see a Live video of what your camera sees.
Now it's time to go get your characters. If your kids have any toys with movable parts like the Wall-e robot ... these will make easy characters to start experimenting with. We used a Tin can robot with arms made from straws. So just about anything will work. Think of a short 10-20 second story line. Something as simple as a robot rolling across the screen and waving could be a good 1st movie.
Once you have your character set up in front of your camera you can start. On Single Framer click 'Movie setup', 'Start New DV Movie' Give it a title like 'Movie-clip1' and make sure you see where it is being saved.
Make sure your character is set up how you want and click on the green circle that says 'Grab Frame'. You will hear a click (like a camera shutter). Then you can move your character slightly and click 'Grab Frame' again.
Keep doing this until you have about 10 seconds of footage. There is a running total to the bottom right of the screen that will tell you how many Frames have been captured and how many seconds recorded.
When you are finished your little movie click the red circle that says 'FINISH' You can now go to iMovie and import 'Movie-clip1' from where it was saved. In iMovie drag and drop this 'Movie-clip1' to the story board. You can now add music and a Title in iMovie. When you are happy with the finished product you can share on Youtube and send an email to your friends to show them your work. That's it - Your 1st Stop-Motion Animation has been created, produced and uploaded for the world to see. Now you just sit back and wait for the accolades, Oscars and awards to roll in.
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How to Create a Backup for a MacBook (3 Steps)

Connect an external hard drive to your MacBook.
Click 'Use as Backup Disk' when you are asked if you want to use the hard drive to backup your MacBook. Time Machine will then open and backup everything on your computer.
Close the Time Machine window when the backup is complete.
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How to Reset MacBook Memory

Shut down the MacBook by clicking the Apple Menu and clicking 'Shut Down.'
Start the MacBook and immediately hold down the 'Option,' 'Command,' 'R' and 'P' keys.
Release the keys when the MacBook restarts on its own.
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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 Keep a Mac From Overheating (4 Steps)

Download Apple's firmware fix to adjust your Mac's fan. Navigate to Apple's Firmware Update 1.3 Web page. Click on 'Download' on the right side of the page. Open your 'Downloads' file, and click on 'SMC Update.pkg.' Click 'Continue,' then 'Agree.' Click 'Install.' Restart your MacBook Pro.
Place your laptop on solid surfaces. If you use your laptop while it's sitting on soft surface, such as a pillow or blanket, the vents on the back of the MacBook may be blocked. This will cause the Mac to overheat.
Store your laptop in a cool, climate-controlled environment. Never leave your Mac in a hot car or in direct sunlight. When the electronic components get too hot, they won't perform correctly when you turn on your computer. This can cause the fan to malfunction.
Purchase a laptop cooler. If you spend hours at a time on your computer, a laptop cooler can help keep your Mac from overheating. Most laptop coolers are metal platforms that elevate your laptop off your work surface. They have incorporated fans that provide extra airflow to keep your laptop cool. Some require an electrical outlet to power the fans, while others plug into a USB port on your laptop.
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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 Get FaceTime on a Mac Air (5 Steps)

Click the Mac App Store icon on your MacBook Air computer.
Enter FaceTime in the search bar.
Select the 'FaceTime' application.
Click the '$0.99' icon.
Click the 'Buy App' icon to purchase and download the application to your MacBook Air's desktop. Apple will automatically bill the cost of the FaceTime application to your iTunes account.
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How to Lock the Keyboard for a MacBook (3 Steps)

Download Keyboard Cleaner (see 'Resources') on your MacBook. Double-click on the ZIP file to decompress the application. Move the program to the “Applications” folder.
Lock the keyboard by double-clicking on the program icon.
Enable the keyboard by pressing 'Command' + 'Q.'
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How to Connect a Macbook Pro to a MIDI Controller Keyboard Play Through an Amp

Plug one end of the MIDI cable into the 'MIDI Out' port on the MIDI controller keyboard. Plug the other end of the MIDI cable into the 'MIDI In' port on the audio interface.
Plug one end of the TRS cable into one of the 'Left Output' TRS jack on the audio interface, and plug the other end of the TRS cable into the 'Left Input' on the keyboard amp. Use the other TRS cable to connect the 'Right Output' on the audio interface to the 'Right Input' jack on the keyboard amp.
Turn on the Macbook Pro and click the Apple menu, then 'Preferences,' then 'Sound.' Click the 'Input' tab and select your USB or Firewire audio interface from the drop-down menu.
Click the software synthesizer's desktop icon to launch it. Alternatively, click 'Go,' then 'Applications,' and select your software synthesizer from the applications list.
Click 'MIDI Channel' in the software synthesizer and set it to '1.' Some applications allow you to open multiple software synthesizer tracks, in which case you should assign the MIDI channel on the 2nd track to '2,' and assign the MIDI channel on the 3rd track to '3.' MIDI allows up to 16 assigned channels at once.
Press 'MIDI Channel' on your keyboard and set it to '1.' If you have assigned multiple MIDI tracks to different channels, then the keyboard can switch between MIDI tracks by switching channels. This means you don't have to interrupt a performance to change MIDI tracks.
Click 'Options' or 'Preferences,' then 'Output' in the software synthesizer, and select your USB or Firewire audio interface as the output device if it is not already selected.
Turn the volume all the way down on the keyboard amp, then turn the keyboard amp on. Press a key on the keyboard, turn the volume up gradually, and listen for a sound.
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How to Play HDMI From Macbooks (3 Steps)

Plug the Mini DisplayPort end of the adapter into the Mini DisplayPort slot on the left side of your MacBook.
Insert the HDMI cable into the HDMI slot on the adapter. The other end of the HDMI cable should be connected to an output source, like a TV or monitor.
Open 'System Preferences' on the MacBook. Select 'Displays.' Click the 'Detect Displays' button if the MacBook hasn't detected the HDMI display.
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