How to Force iMac to Boot EFI

Shut down your iMac from the Apple menu. If you are trying to reboot into a special mode because your iMac is locked up, shut down the computer by holding the power key for five seconds.
Press the power key briefly while holding down the Option key. This provides a list of available disks with bootable Mac systems. Click on an alternative startup disk to boot your Mac from that drive, such as an optical disc or an external drive.
Repeat Step 1 if this does not produce the desired result.
Hold down 'S' and press the power key to launch into single-user or 'safe' mode. This provides you with a Unix prompt and instructions you can use to repair your boot volumes. These commands perform similar repairs to what can be done within the Disk Utility application, but this process will allow you to repair an iMac that cannot be booted.
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How to Start the Diagnostic Mode on a MacBook Pro

Remove any external peripherals from your Macbook Pro, such as mice, keyboards or monitors.
Restart the Mac laptop.
Press the 'D' key as your computer boots and continue holding it until you see a gray start screen.
Choose your language and press right. Select the basic test battery by pressing 'T' or perform the more extensive hardware test by checking 'Perform extended testing.'
Click 'Test.' All test results appear on your Macbook Pro's screen.
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A Stuck CD in a MacBook (4 Steps)

Press and release 'Command' and 'Q' to exit out of any currently open applications.
Hold down the 'F12' or 'Eject' key to force the CD out of the optical drive. If the disc remains stuck, proceed to the following step.
Press the MacBook's power button and click 'Restart.'
Hold down the laptop's trackpad while the MacBook restarts to force the CD to eject.
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How to Run Java Applets on an iPhone (3 Steps)

Tap the 'App Store' icon and select the 'Search' icon. Type 'Cloud Browse' in the search bar and press the blue 'Search' button. Select the 'Cloud Browse' application. Press the blue '$0.99' icon and then tap the green 'Install' button. The App Store will automatically download and install the Cloud Browse application on your iPhone.
Tap the 'Cloud Browse' icon.
Type the full website address for any site that contains a Java applet in the search bar of the Cloud Browse application. Press the blue 'Go' button. The Java applet will automatically load in the web page. If the Java applet is interactive, you can use the Applet as you normally would using a traditional computer.
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How to Get Access to Lycos Email on Your Phone

Press the button on your phone that displays the “Menu” applications. If you are using a smartphone, such as the iPhone or BlackBerry, your applications will already be displayed on the screen.
Select the “Mail” or “Email” application from the menu. The exact wording will vary by phone. For example, if you are using an iPhone, press the “Settings” application and then “Mail.” If you are using a BlackBerry, press the “Email Settings” application. Refer to your phone's user manual to determine the exact application to access your email. Once you are in the mail application, you will see options to set up various email accounts, such as Gmail, Hotmail and AOL. There should also be an option to add an account from a provider that is not listed.
Select the option to “Add Account.” The exact wording will vary by phone.
Enter your Lycos email address. For example, “yourusername@lycos.com.” Enter your Lycos email password. If you are prompted for the incoming and outgoing mail server settings, enter the following information:Incoming Mail Server: pop.lycos.com
Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.lycos.com
Click the option to “Save” the new Lycos account on your phone. The Lycos account will then appear in your list of email accounts when you relaunch the “Mail” application.
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How to Do Plus and Minus on a Mac

Check to see if you have the ± symbol on your Mac keyboard. Some Macbooks released in 2009 or later have the symbol on the keyboard above the 'TAB' key. Press 'Shift'+'§' to produce the '±' symbol. If you do not have this key, you can use the universal method.
Hold 'Shift' and then hold 'ALT' (Option).
Press the equals sign (=) key. The three-key combination will insert the ± symbol.
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How to Check How Much Available Space Is on Your Mac's Hard Drive

Select the 'Finder' and click your hard drive's icon. This is typically labeled 'Macintosh HD.'
Press 'Command-I' from your keyboard. The Get Info dialog box will open.
Click the 'Arrow' next to General. Read the data next to Available, which is the free space that remains on your hard drive.
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How to Customize the Dock on an iPad (5 Steps)

Find an app icon on one of your home screens that you want to move to the dock. You can dock as many as six icons at a time. You can also remove the default icons from the dock and replace them with your own customized arrangement.
Press and hold on an app icon until all the icons begin to shake, indicating they have entered editing mode and can be repositioned. This is the same process you use when you move apps from one home screen to another.
Press and hold on an app on a full dock and drag it off onto the home screen to make room for a new app.
Drag a newly chosen app to the dock and release to add it to the dock. Continue touching and dragging apps until you are satisfied with the arrangement.
Press the 'Home' button to stop the shaking apps and take them out of editing mode.
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How to Listen to a Music CD on a Mac (5 Steps)

Press the button under the CD drawer to open it. Remove the CD on the tray, if there is one.
Place your music CD flat on the tray and press the button under the CD drawer to close it.
Click on the Apple menu and select Apple CD Audio Player. If it's not listed, use Find File or Sherlock (press Command-F) to locate it.
See your CD show up on the desktop and in the Apple CD Audio Player window. Operate the controls with your mouse just as you would operate a CD player.
Close the Apple CD Audio Player window with the close box, or switch to another application and continue working while you listen to music.
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How to Get Your Screen to Flip Sideways on the iPad

Tap the 'Settings' icon on the main screen of the iPad.
Tap 'General' on the left side of the screen. Press 'Lock Rotation' under 'Use Side Switch to.' Press your home button.
Slide the side switch to the down position. This will unlock the screen so it rotates.
Turn the iPad horizontally or vertically, depending on what you want.
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How to Use an iPhone's Internet on a MacBook

Press the 'Home' button on your iPhone and slide your finger across the screen to unlock it.
Press the 'Settings' button on your screen, and click the 'General' tab. Tap 'Network' and 'Internet Tethering.'
Slide the switch so that it reads 'On,' and press the 'Home' button on your device to return to the main screen.
Plug your iPhone into your computer using your device's USB cable.
Click the 'Network Preferences' button in the pop-up window once the phone is connected, and click 'iPhone' from the network list. Click 'Apply' to connect computer to your iPhone.
Open your Internet browser to begin using the iPhone's Internet connection.
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My MacBook Won't Power On

Turn your computer off and disconnect any devices connecting to your computer, including a printer and your mouse. Keep the computer off for several minutes, then try turning it on again.
Check the battery level to your computer. On the side of your MacBook will be a tiny, circle button. Press the button in to test the battery. If all, or a couple, of the tiny lights glow green it does have battery life. However, if one light is blinking it needs to be charged.
Check out your MagSafe port and the battery adapter. Because the MacBook's battery port is magnetic, something could have gotten stuck inside of the port. Make sure the inside of the port is cleaned and cleared of debris. Take a look at the adapter, as well. Make sure the prongs, or pins, are not missing or broken. A broken adapter or dirty port will not be able to charge your MacBook properly.
Restart the computer by pressing Control, Command and the Power Button all at the same time. Hold all three buttons down for three seconds.
Schedule your MacBook for a service appointment with an Apple retailer or electronic/computer specialist if none of the above troubleshooting techniques do not work.
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How to Add Mobi to Kindle

Press the 'Menu' button on your Kindle's keyboard and open the 'Settings' page using the five-way controller.
Write down the Kindle's unique email address displayed on the 'Settings' page.
Attach the MOBI e-book file to an email and send it to your Kindle's email address. It's not necessary to specify a subject or add any text to the body of the email. Upon receipt of the email, the MOBI e-book will be added to your Kindle and will automatically appear in its library.
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How to Reset the Game 'My Town' on My iPod Touch

Access the menu and select 'Quit.' If you are unable to do this, press the home screen button to close the game and return to the home screen.
Scroll through you applications pages until you find 'My Town.'
Tap the 'My Town' icon to re-open the game.
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How to Troubleshoot a MacBook Boot Problem

Disconnect any external devices and peripherals from the computer. Press the power button. If there is no response, proceed to Step 2.
Locate the small battery meter on the left side of the MacBook where the ports are located. Press the small button to the left of the LEDs. If they do not light up, the issue may be a dead battery. Connect the computer's power supply and press the power button. Proceed to Step 3 if the computer does not boot up.
Disconnect the power cable and wait a minute before reconnecting it. Press the power button. A small LED on the tip of the power cable should light up when connected. If not, remove the plug and check the power port for debris or dust. Gently blow air into the port and into the plug connector and reconnect it.
Hold down the 'Command' key, the 'Ctrl' key and the power button at the same time for three seconds. A chime or tone should emit from the computer before it starts up. If not, proceed to Step 5.
Press the power button and immediately hold down the 'Command/Option' key, the 'P' key and the 'R' key at the same time until you hear at least two instances of the chime or tone.
Disconnect the power cable and turn the laptop over if it still does not turn on. Remove the battery. On early 2009 and older MacBooks, locate the coin-slot locking mechanism and turn it with a coin until the battery pops up. On mid-2009 onward MacBooks, remove all of the backing screws and lift off the back. Locate the battery and use the pull tab to lift the battery out of the compartment.
Hold down the power button for five seconds after the battery is removed. You should hear a long tone that lasts a few seconds. Replace the battery and power supply and press the power button once more.
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How to Connect an iPad to a LG enV Phone

Press 'OK' on the LG enV phone, select 'Settings and Tools' and 'Bluetooth.' Click 'Add New Device.'
Touch 'Settings' on the iPad's screen and click 'General.'
Click 'Bluetooth' and touch the Bluetooth's switch to enable it.
Tap the name of the iPad in the LG enV's discovered devices list to pair the devices.
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How to Repair a 1720 Smart Hard Drive (4 Steps)

Open the 'Start' menu and click on 'Run.'
Type in 'cmd' and press 'Enter.'
Type in 'chkdsk x:' and press 'Enter,' where 'x' is the drive letter of the hard drive displaying the error message.
Type in 'chkdsk x: /f' and press 'Enter' if errors are found on the drive. This will automatically repair those drive errors.
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How to Copy Paste a Screenshot (8 Steps)

Pull up the screen or video you want to take a screenshot of onto your computer.
Press the 'PrtScn' key on your keyboard. This is the 'print screen' key and it may be abbreviated differently depending on your keyboard.
Open the document into which you want to paste the screenshot.
Press 'Ctrl' + 'V' on your keyboard. You now have copied and pasted a screenshot on your PC.
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How to Test a Logic Board (5 Steps)

Get the Install Disc 1 DVD that came with your computer and load it into the drive.
Restart your Mac in either of these two ways: by selecting 'Restart' in the main Apple menu or by pressing 'Command-Control-Eject' at the same time on your keyboard.
Immediately press the 'Option' key and hold it down. The Startup Manager will open. Release the 'Option' key.
Wait until the watch that shows the progress of the action disappears, then select 'Apple Hardware Test volume.'
That's all there is to it. The utility will indicate whether there is a problem with the logic board.
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How to Turn on 3G for Ipad (5 Steps)

Press the 'Home' button, then unlock the iPad screen.
Tap the 'Settings' icon.
Tap the 'Cellular Data' tab. A new page will load.
Slide the blue 'Cellular Data' switch from the 'Off' position to 'On.'
Look for the '3G' icon on the iPad's status bar to confirm the connection.
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