How to Enable Right Click on an Apple Mouse

Make sure your wired Apple mouse is plugged into a USB port on your computer or your wireless mouse is connected via Bluetooth.
Click on the 'System Preferences' icon in the Dock.
Go to the 'Mouse' control panel in the Hardware section.
Open the drop-down menu on the right side of the window. The menu will be set to 'Primary Button' by default.
Change the drop-down menu setting to the 'Secondary Button' option. This will instruct the system to recognize right-clicks.
Close the System Preferences window to save the settings. Now when you press on the right side of your mouse's surface, the computer will treat it like a right-click.
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How to Troubleshoot Apple Laptops

Press the button on the MacBook battery, or on the side of the computer (for models with an integrated battery), to see if the battery is charged. Several LED lights indicate a charged battery; a single blinking light means the battery is empty.
Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the MacBook and the wall socket for one minute. Reconnect it first to the wall, then to the MacBook. If the LED on the MagSafe cable turns on, the laptop is now charging. Press the power button to see if the MacBook starts up.
Hold down the control, command, and power buttons for three seconds to attempt to restart your MacBook. You will hear a startup chime if this is successful.
Hold down command, option, and the 'P' and 'R' keys until you hear a startup chime. This resets the 'parameter RAM' or 'PRAM,' which may prevent your computer from starting up.
Reset the system management controller. There are two methods of doing this, depending on your MacBook. Reset MacBooks with a removable battery by disconnecting the power cord and removing the battery, then holding the power button for five seconds. In newer MacBooks with an integrated battery, hold the left-side shift, control, and option keys while pressing the power button. Reconnect the power cable and press the power button to start the MacBook.
Remove any additional RAM you may have installed and determine whether you can start up your MacBook without it. The method of removing RAM varies by MacBook; consult your MacBook's manual for instructions. If you are uncomfortable removing the RAM from your MacBook, skip to the next step.
Schedule a service appointment at an Apple Store or authorized reseller if these steps do not restore your MacBook. They will work through these steps as well, and set up a repair for your MacBook if it needs servicing.
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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 Boot a Mac With an External Hard Drive

Connect the external drive to the computer you wish to boot. If the drive requires an external power source, make sure the power is connected and that the drive turned on. It is best to attach a USB drive directly to the computer, not through a USB hub.
Eject any CD or DVD that may be in either drive. The key combination you will use later is also applicable for booting from a CD or DVD.
Turn on or restart your computer. To restart a computer that is already on, press the power button once to enter the shut down-sleep-restart menu. You can also press 'Control + Command + Power' to restart unconditionally. The 'Command' key may be marked with a four-tipped curlicue figure, an apple or both. The 'Control' key may be marked with an upward pointing caret.
Press the key combination 'Control + Shift + Option + Delete' and hold it down while the computer starts up. The 'Option' key is usually marked with a diacritic that contains a diagonal line with a dash above it. The key might also be labeled 'Alt.' This key combination will force the computer to ignore the normal startup disk, which is usually an internal hard drive. The computer will instead boot from any attached bootable devices, such as an external drive or CD.
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How to Password

Click on the Apple menu and select Control Panels.
Click on the Password Security control panel.
Click on the Setup button. You can select a password, which you will type twice. If you own a PowerBook (laptop), you can select 'Also ask when waking from sleep.'
Type in a hint for your password (in case you forget it).
Close the control panel.
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How to Change Mac IP Address (10 Steps)

Launch the Apple Menu. Select 'System Preferences.' Then click 'Network Control Panels' and click 'TCP/IP.'
Check the IP address in the list of connections. Your Mac has an IP address, and some of your electronic devices may also have their own IP addresses.
Visit a website such as What Is My IP for a utility that reads your Mac IP address (see Resources below). It will automatically detect your IP address and provide it for you.
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How to Boot Into Windows Using Boot Camp

Log on to your computer with an account that has administrative privileges.
Open 'System Preferences' by clicking on the dock icon.
Go to the 'Startup Disk' control panel under the 'System' category.
Select your Windows partition from the control panel window.
Click the 'Restart' button, then confirm your decision by clicking 'Restart' again. Your computer will restart and will automatically boot into your Windows partition.
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How to Update the Boot Partition in a Mac (5 Steps)

Log in to your Mac computer with an account that has administrative privileges.
Click on the 'System Preferences' icon in the dock at the bottom of the desktop.
Navigate to the 'Startup Disk' control panel underneath the 'System' heading. The control panel will display a list of the boot partitions available on your primary hard drive.
Click on the name or icon of the boot partition you want to use.
Press the 'Restart' button and then click 'Restart' again to confirm your decision to update the boot partition settings. When the computer restarts, it will boot to the partition you just selected.
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How to Eject My Memory Stick on My Apple Mac

Access the desktop. To eject a memory stick on a Mac, you have to get to the desktop. Close or minimize all windows by either clicking on the red 'X' in the top left or by double-clicking on the top of the window to minimize it.
Hold down the 'Control' key and click on the memory stick's icon on the desktop. This is the equivalent of a 'right-click' on a Mac. A drop-down menu should appear. Click on the option that says 'Eject XXXX,' where 'XXXX' is the name of your memory stick. You can also click and hold on the drive, and drag it to the trash bin to eject it.
Wait for the drive to disappear and then pull the memory stick out of the USB slot.
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How to Create a Desktop Slideshow in Mac OS X

Navigate to your root-level 'Library' folder and open the 'Desktop Pictures' folder. To get to the root-level folder, click on the image of your hard drive in the Finder, usually called 'Macintosh HD,' and click on 'Library.'
Create a new folder in the 'Desktop Pictures' folder and call it 'Desktop Slide Show.'
Select the photographs you want to use and copy them into the new folder created in the previous step. Use the 'Copy' and 'Paste' functions by right or control-clicking the image. If you just drag the photos, you'll end up moving them out from the original folder.
Open the 'System Preferences' by clicking on the Apple logo in the top left.
Select 'Desktop and Screen Saver' in the 'Personal' section of the System Preferences.
Click the 'Desktop' button to go to the Desktop Preferences screen.
Select 'Choose Folder' and navigate to the 'Desktop Pictures' folder you created earlier.
Click the 'Choose' button.
Click the 'Change Picture' checkbox on the bottom left of the 'Desktop' Preferences window.
Choose a duration from the drop-down box next to 'Change Picture.' You can select any duration from 5 seconds to every day, to when you log in or the computer wakes up.
Check the 'Random Order' checkbox if you want the photos in random order, otherwise uncheck it to leave the photos in order.
Quit System Preferences by hitting the Command (aka Apple) Key and Q.
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How to Use VLC With HDHomeRun (9 Steps)

Connect the HDHomeRun device directly to your computer or to a router on the local network using an Ethernet cable.
Download the HDHomeRun software from SiliconDust’s website and install it on your computer by double-clicking the downloaded “.exe” file and following the instructions on your screen.
Launch the HDHomeRun Setup application by clicking “Start,” clicking “All Programs,” clicking the “HDHomeRun” folder and clicking “HDHomeRun Setup.” Click “Yes” if a user account control prompt appears.
Click the “Application” tab at the top of the HDHomeRun Setup window.
Click the “Preview Application” box, select “VideoLAN VLC” from the list, and click “OK.”
Launch the HDHomeRun Config application by clicking “Start,” clicking “All Programs,” “clicking “HDHomeRun” and clicking “HDHomeRun Config (GUI).”
Select your HDHomeRun device by clicking it in the Device list, and then click the “Tuner” tab.
Use the options in the Configuration section to select a channel and program. You can use the two “Seek” buttons to find the next or previous channel.
Click the “View” button to watch the selected channel. The application automatically opens the selected channel and plays it in VLC. You can change channels using the HDHomeRun Config application.
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How to Right Click with an Apple Computer (4 Steps)

Place the pointer over the item that you want right click on. If you want to change the desktop background, place the pointer anywhere on the desktop image that's currently set. If you are trying to select a folder or drive, place the pointer directly on top of the folder or drive.
Look on the keyboard in the lower left corner for the control key. It maybe labeled 'Ctrl.' In basic use of the Macintosh, it's unlikely that you've ever had to use that key, so don't be frightened of it.
Hold down the 'Ctrl' key on the keyboard. Press and hold it without letting go.
Click the mouse button once and a menu will appear. Depending on what was clicked, you will get a different menu. Release the 'Ctrl' key and select the menu item you want and click the mouse again. The right click is now complete.
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How to Use Calendar Programs on a Mac (6 Steps)

Go to the 'Applications' folder and double-click the iCal icon.
View iCal by the day, week or month using the tabs at the top of the window. You can change the view at any time.
Customize your calendars in the menu on the left side of the window. By default, there are two calendars: 'Home' and 'Work.' Add a new calendar by Control-clicking in the 'Calendars' area and selecting 'New Calendar.' Change the name and color of the calendar by Control-clicking on the new calendar and selecting 'Get Info.'
Schedule an event by clicking on a calendar to select it. Go to the main calendar window and click on the time and date at which you want to schedule the event. Drag downward to adjust the time for the event. You can adjust the time frame of the event using the resize pointer at the top and bottom of the event. You can move the event by dragging it.
Double-click on the event and press 'Edit' to enter information about the event. Type a name for the event in the text box at the top of the window. Enter a location, if desired, by clicking next to 'Location.' Select if the event will repeat. Adjust the alarm setting if you want a reminder for the event. Add notes at the bottom of the window, if desired. Press 'Done' to leave the editing window.
Click on the thumbtack icon in the lower right corner of the window to an item to a running 'To-Do' list. Select the appropriate calendar from the menu on the left side of the window. Control-click in the 'To-Do' area and select 'New To-Do.' Enter a name for the item and click on the icon to the right of the name to set the priority for the item. Set a due date and alarm for the item by Control-clicking it and selecting 'Get Info.'
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How to Restore the Trash on a Macbook

Click the 'Trash' icon on your Macbook's dock.
Select the file you wish to restore or put back by clicking it.
Right click on the file or press 'control' on your keyboard while clicking on the file to access the right-click contextual menu.Select 'Put Back' from the menu to restore the file to its original folder or directory.
Select the file you wish to 'Put Back' and press and hold the 'Command' key then press the 'Delete' key, while the item is in the Trash, as an alternative to using the right-click contextual menu. You can also use the 'Gear' icon menu in the Trash Bin finder window for access to the 'Put Back' option.
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How to Use the Mac Finder for a Quick Slideshow

Launch a Finder window on your Apple Macintosh Computer by clicking on the Finder icon in your Dock.
Navigate to the images you want to preview as a slideshow in your Mac's Finder.
Select all the images you want to view as a slideshow by holding down the Shift or the Command key while you click.
Right-click or Control-click to bring up the Action menu (also called a contextual menu).
Select 'Quick Look X Items' in Mac OSX Leopard (version 10.5), where 'X' is the number of items you selected. In Mac OSX Tiger (version 10.4), select 'Slideshow.' This will bring up a slideshow window where you can scroll through your images like any other slideshow.
Click the 'Play' button (arrow facing right) to play your slideshow automatically or use the right or left arrows to flip through your images manually.
Click the 'Index Sheet' button to tile all the images on your screen. You can click through to whichever image you want to view.
Click the 'Full Screen' button to make your slideshow take up your entire screen.
Click on the 'Add to iPhoto' button to add the current image of the slideshow to iPhoto quickly.
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How to Log Onto a Megabus WiFi

Turn on the laptop's wireless adapter. For example, a switch on the case of the laptop may control the wireless adapter, or you may need to enable the adapter in the Windows 7 Mobility Center. To open the Mobility Center, click 'Start,' then click the 'Control Panel' option. Click 'Mobile PC,' then click 'Windows Mobility Center.' The Mobility Center interface opens. Click the 'Turn Wireless On' button. The wireless adapter is now enabled.
Click the 'Wireless Networks' icon in the Windows taskbar. A list of available networks opens.
Click on the 'Megabus' entry, and click 'Connect' to connect to the Megabus wireless network. If there is no Megabus entry in the list, wireless may not be available on the bus at that time. A message will appear when you are connected to the Wi-Fi network.
Open a Web browser. The Megabus network access page opens. Click the 'Login' button. You are now fully connected to the Megabus Wi-Fi network. Check your email, browse the Internet and enjoy your trip!
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How to Connect a Mac to a Sanyo Projector

Connect the Mac HDMI video output adapter to the video output port of the Mac. Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the Mac HDMI video output adapter. Plug the other end into the HDMI video input on the back of the Sanyo front projector.
Turn on the Sanyo front projector. Press the “Source” button on the body of the Sanyo front projector or on the remote control; wait until the HDMI setting appears on the projected image on the projection screen or wall.
Go to the “Apple” menu at the top of the screen. Select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu. Click on the “Displays” icon, beneath “Hardware,” on the window that appears.
Click on the “Display” tab at the top of the window that appears. Click on “1900 x 1024,“ beneath “Resolutions,” in the column on the left side of the window.
Click the red button at the upper-left corner to close the window. Watch the image of the Mac’s screen now mirrored on the projection screen or wall.
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How to Use Bluetooth to Connect a LCD Projector

Turn the LCD projector on and connect the USB Bluetooth dongle or accessory, if applicable.
Launch the Bluetooth setup assistant on the computer. On Windows computers, select 'Bluetooth Devices' under the 'Hardware and Sound' option in the Control Panel; on Macs, select 'Bluetooth' under System Preferences in the dock or under the Apple logo (top menu bar).
Select the 'Add' option (Windows) or 'Set up Bluetooth device' (Mac) to launch a setup assistant.
Uncap the lens cap on the projector and click the Bluetooth button on the LCD projector to make the device discoverable.
Click the 'Next' or 'Continue' button on the Bluetooth setup assistant.
Select the type of device supported by the computer or select 'Other device' if the projector isn't listed.
Insert the CD containing the hardware drivers when prompted and select the file to install the driver.
Click the projector from the list of discoverable Bluetooth devices.
Type the passkey or code for the projector (according to the manual) and press the 'Enter' key.
Click the 'OK' or 'Close' button when the computer confirms the units are connected.
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How to Save a Picture on the MacBook

Navigate to the website containing the picture you want to save.
Move your track pad arrow so that it is resting on the picture.
Press and hold the 'Control' key on your keyboard, then click the picture. A drop-down menu will appear. Release the 'Control' key.
Select 'Save Image As...' from the drop-down menu. The Save Image dialogue will open. Rename the picture in the 'Save As' field. Choose where you want to save the picture to in the 'Where' field.
Click the 'Save' button.
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How to Restart a Mac in Target Disk Mode

Log on to your computer with an administrator account.
Open System Preferences by clicking on the icon in the dock.
Go to the 'Startup Disk' control panel under the 'System' category.
Click on the 'Target Disk Mode' button and click 'Restart' to confirm your decision.
Connect your computer to another computer with a Firewire cable. When your computer restarts, it will enter target disk mode and will appear as an external hard drive on the second computer.
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