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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How to Connect a MacBook to an LCD TV (6 Steps)

Determine what video cable you need for your MacBook. Older plastic MacBooks require a mini DVI to HDMI adapter and aluminum MacBooks require a mini display port to HDMI adapter. Also, 2009 plastic MacBooks use the mini display port to HDMI cable.
Plug one end of the video adapter into the video output jack of your MacBook. The video output port is on the left hand side of your MacBook.
Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the opposite end of the video adapter.
Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI input jack of your LCD TV. This is usually located on one of the sides or the back of most LCD TVs.
Change the video input source on your TV to the input that your computer is plugged into. Press the 'Source' or 'Input' button on your remote control to change the video input source.
Optimize display settings on your MacBook. Click the 'Apple' menu followed by 'System Preferences.' Click 'Displays' under the 'Hardware' menu. Click the 'Detect Displays' and the MacBook automatically detects the LCD TV and optimizes the display settings.
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How to Connect a TV to a Mac (12 Steps)

Locate the VGA connector on the back of the TV labeled 'PC' or 'RGB.'
Connect the VGA cable from the Mac to the TV.
Use the TV's menu option to select 'PC input'.
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How to Find Windows Home Server on MacBook Pro

Open 'System Preferences' in the Apple menu. Go to 'Sharing.'
Check 'File Sharing' in the list of options.
Open the Finder's 'Go' menu. Click on 'Connect to Server.'
Input the Windows Home Server IP address (see Tips) and press 'Connect.'
Enter the name and password of your Windows Home Server into the proper fields. Press 'Connect.'
Open 'Network' in the Finder’s 'Go' menu. Windows Home Server will show up as an option to connect with. You can now find Windows Home Server with a MacBook Pro.
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How to Use an iPhone as an Apple TV Remote

Turn on your iPhone and launch the App Store via the 'App Store' icon. This is the blue icon that is located by default on the bottom row of icons on the home screen of your iPhone. It will be listed literally as 'App Store.'
Search for the Remote app by typing 'Remote' into the App Store's search bar. Choose to install this app on your iPhone. You will have to input your iTunes username and password to confirm the installation procedure.
Turn on Home Sharing within iTunes. Click on the 'Home Sharing' listing on the left navigation screen within iTunes once you have launched the iTunes program.
Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted.
Connect your iPhone to your home Wi-Fi network. If you do not already have this connection established, click on the 'Settings' icon of your iPhone.
Click on the second listing within 'Settings' that reads 'Wi-Fi - Not Connected.' Ensure that the 'Wi-Fi' setting within this listing is switched to 'On.'
Select a network in the 'Choose a Network...' field. There will likely be more than one listing here. Be sure to select your home Wi-Fi network. This will connect you to Wi-Fi. If your Wi-Fi network is password protected, when selecting it for use, you will need to input this password into your iPhone.
Launch the Remote app and sign into Home Sharing when prompted using your iTunes ID and password.
Control your Apple TV by using your iPhone as the remote with the Remote app now launched and Home Sharing and Wi-Fi enabled. The Remote app uses an interface that is identical to how you navigate and browse videos on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, so finding and purchasing movies and controlling them on your Apple TV will be immediately intuitive. You can back out of the Remote app and resume normal use of your phone whenever you like. The physical remote that ships with the Apple TV can still also be used.
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How to Type Spanish Words Using a MacBook (8 Steps)

Click the 'Apple' icon in the upper left corner of the screen (called the 'Apple Menu') and select 'System Preferences...' from this menu.
Click the 'Language & Text' icon.
Click the 'Input Sources' button.
Check the box labeled 'Show Input menu in menu bar.' This allows you to switch keyboard layouts by clicking a small flag icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Scroll the list of languages to 'Spanish' and check the box next to it. This enables the Spanish keyboard layout.
Close the 'Language & Text' window by clicking the red 'X' in the upper left corner of the window.
When you wish to type in Spanish, click the new flag icon in the upper right corner of the screen, and then click the Spanish flag. The keyboard will now function as a Spanish language keyboard, providing all the necessary accent marks for typing in Spanish.
When you wish to type in English, click the flag icon and select the American flag. The keyboard layout will return to the standard English layout.
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Data Recovery From a Dead Mac Hard Drive (7 Steps)

Remove all cables from the Mac that has the dead hard drive. Place the Mac next to a second Mac. Reattach the power cable and the keyboard to the Mac that has the dead hard drive. Plug the power cable into an wall socket.
Turn on the second Mac. Wait for the desktop to appear on the screen. Connect an end of the Firewire cable to the Firewire input on the back of each Mac.
Press and hold down the 'T' key on the keyboard of the Mac that has the dead hard drive. Press the power button momentarily to turn the Mac on while still holding down the 'T' key.
Release the 'T' key when an icon of the dead hard drive appears on the desktop of the second Mac.
Double-click the icon of the dead hard drive to open its window. Drag any or all of the data out of the window onto the desktop. Wait as a copy progress bar appears, fills in from left to right and then disappears---this could take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, depending upon the amount of data that is being taken off the dead hard drive.
Drag the icon of the dead hard drive to the trash once the copy progress bar has disappeared. Press and hold down the power button on the Mac that has the dead hard drive until you hear it shut itself off---this will only take a few seconds.
Disconnect the Firewire cables from both Macs. Remove the keyboard and power cables from the Mac that has the dead hard drive. Place the Mac back in its original position and reattach the cables.
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How to Watch TV on a MacBook Pro (4 Steps)

Install the driver software for the Mac-compatible USB TV tuner on the MacBook Pro.
Connect the TV input signal to the USB TV tuner. For example, connect a coaxial cable to the coaxial input on the TV tuner device.
Insert the USB connector of the TV tuner device into an available USB port on the MacBook Pro.
Open the provided software installed in the first step. Use the software to tune to the specific TV channel you wish to view.
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How to Take Notes on an iPad With a Pen Stylus

Download a note-taking app from the App Store and allow it to install on your iPad, if you have not done so already.
Read the in-app instructions to find out how to move around between pages without affecting your handwritten notes. For example, normal swipe gestures for scrolling may be taken as pen input when you are in handwriting mode, so you may need to use two-finger swipes or other gestures to navigate.
Read any other in-app instructions that describe your app's handwriting input functions.
Locate the app's 'wrist guard,' 'palm pad' or similar feature. This is a feature that lets the iPad respond to your stylus input while ignoring the pressure of the side of your hand resting on the page as you write in a natural position. Turn the feature on or position it as necessary, depending on your app's internal instructions.
Hold your stylus as you would a normal pen or pencil and rest your hand on the wrist guard/palm pad area if one is specified. Only iPad-specific styluses may work on the iPad. If you have a stylus for certain smartphones with reactive rather than capacitive touchscreens, those styluses will not work for the iPad.
Write your notes as you normally would with a pen. Some apps have a handwriting input panel that allows you to write in large strokes, and then shrinks the notes to a more compact, readable form. Try using that feature for the clearest handwriting results if your app supports it.
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How to Turn on the Microphone on a MacBook

Click the 'Apple' logo from the Finder menu.
Click 'System Preferences.'
Click 'Sound.'
Click the 'Internal Microphone' option under 'Select a Device for Sound Input.' The MacBook's microphone is now set to turn on whenever you launch an application that uses sound, such as GarageBand or iChat. The built-in microphone is located above the 'Esc' key on the MacBook's keyboard.
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How to Connect a Mac to an Insignia TV (4 Steps)

Locate the external video port on your Mac. For Mac laptops, the port is usually found on the left side of the device, and has a small picture of the monitor next to it. For desktops, the port is located on the back input panel of the tower.
Insert the display adapter into the external video port. Attach one side of the VGA cable to the port on the adapter.
Attach the other side of the VGA cable to the 'PC' port on the back panel of the Insignia TV.
Turn on the TV and press the 'Input' button on the remote until the 'PC' is displayed on the screen. The picture from the Mac will appear once the 'PC' input is selected.
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How to Connect a Mac to VPN

Select the 'Apple' menu, click 'System Preferences...' and select the 'Network' option.
Click the '+' button, click the 'Interface' drop-down menu and choose 'VPN' from the list.
Select the 'VPN Type' drop-down menu and choose 'L2TP over IPSEC,' 'PPTP' or 'Cisco IPSec.' If you don't know which option to use, consult with the VPN provider. Optionally, click the 'Service Name:' text field and input a name for the VPN service.
Click the 'Create' button to add the new VPN to your list of network options.
Select the VPN from the list of options in the Network connection window. Complete the 'Server Address:' and 'Account Name:' fields with the information provided by your VPN provider.
Click the 'Authentication Settings...' button and provide the information given to you by the VPN provider and click 'OK.' You may need to enter a password, select a certificate or use another authentication method specified by your provider.
Click the 'Connect' button to connect to the VPN. Optionally, check the 'Show VPN Status in Menu Bar' box to show an icon in the menu bar that indicates your connection status.
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How to Add Audible.com Audiobooks to iTunes (6 Steps)

Start iTunes on your computer.
Click on 'Advanced' in the top menu. Then click on 'Authorize Audible Account' at the bottom of the menu.
Input your iTunes account information (username and password) and your Audible.com account information (username and password) when prompted. This will automatically open Audible.com's homepage in your Internet browser.
Download the Audible Download Manager when prompted if it is not already installed on your computer. This is an application that streamlines the downloading of audiobooks from Audible.com. Note that you cannot download audiobooks from Audible.com into iTunes without this application.
Click on 'Audible Delivery' when the Audible Download Manager opens after installing. Click the checkboxes next to 'Start Audible Manager' and 'Start iTunes' in the window that opens. Then click 'Ok.'
Go to 'My Library' in your Audible.com account, and select the audiobooks you want to download. These will now automatically be placed in your iTunes library for download onto your iPod.
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How to Hook Up an HDMI Cable to a TV DVR

Power off your TV and DVR.
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on your DVR. The port will be on the back panel, typically near the center.
Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI input on your TV. Most newer sets have multiple HDMI inputs, allow you to choose the best input for your DVR.
Power on your DVR and TV. Use your TV's remote to switch to the HDMI input into which you plugged the DVR. Typically this is done by either hitting the 'INPUT' button or 'HDMI' button on your remote. Once the input switches you will see the display from your DVR on your TV.
Use your DVR's remote to enter the device's settings menu. Refer to your DVR's owner's manual for the exact process. Set the output resolution on your DVR to the maximum resolution your TV will accept, typically 1080p.
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How to Play From iPad Pandora to Apple TV (6 Steps)

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the port on the back of the Apple TV, then connect the other end to the back of your television.
Plug the power cord into the back of the Apple TV, then into an available power outlet. Turn on your television and follow the manufacturer's directions to set up the correct input for Apple TV.
Press the 'Sleep/Wake' button on the iPad to go to the home screen.
Tap the 'AirPlay' icon on the home screen. Tap 'Apple TV' to select it. A checkmark will appear next to 'Apple TV.'
Tap the 'Pandora' app icon to open Pandora. Tap on the 'Home' icon to bring up recent apps. Scroll to the far left to see the 'AirPlay' icon.
Tap 'Play' on Pandora. It will play through Apple TV.
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How to Output iRig to Amp (9 Steps)

Connect the other end of this cable to the 1/4-inch jack on the bottom of the supplied hardware adapter. There are two jacks on the adapter, the 1/4-inch jack is the largest.
Connect the audio connector end of the adapter to the audio port on your iPhone or iPad.
Connect a the 3.5mm end of a 3.5mm-to-6.5mm cable to the 3.5mm output socket on the top of the hardware adapter.
Connect the 6.5mm end to the input on your guitar amp. A 6.5mm connector is also referred to as an 'instrument jack' or '1/4-inch jack.'
Turn the 'Master Volume' dial on your guitar to zero. It's always smart to turn the volume to zero before turning on your amp. This is especially true if you are introducing a new piece of equipment to your rig.
Turn the amplifier on. If using a tube amplifier, put it in standby mode for two minutes before putting the power fully on. This lets the tubes warm up.
Turn off any on-board effects, such as reverb, distortion or overdrive. Because the iRig app features an array of effects, it's preferable to set your amp to as clean a sound as possible so the overall tone isn't muddied by having too many effects.
Launch the iRig app on your iPhone or iPad. Select a sound option from the visual interface by tapping the screen.
Increase the amplifier volume to your preferred level.
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How to Connect a Mac to a Plasma TV

Plug the Display Port end of the Display Port to HDMI cable into your Mac. If you own an Mac laptop, the Display Port is located on the left side of the computer; on a iMac desktop, the display port is located on the back of the computer.
Connect the HDMI end of the cable into your plasma TV. The HDMI input is probably located on the back of your plasma.
Change your plasma TV's video input source by pressing the 'Source' or 'Input' button on the remote control for your TV. Press the button until you reach the HDMI input that your Mac is connected to.
Change your display settings on your Mac. Click the 'Apple' menu in the upper-left corner of your Mac and select 'System Preferences.' Click the 'Displays' icon under 'Hardware.' Then press 'Detect Displays' to optimize the display settings.
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How to Test a MagSafe DC

Turn the laptop on. Let the desktop appear on the screen. Shut down the laptop once the battery icon in the upper right corner of the screen states that there is less than 50% power remaining.
Rotate the laptop counterclockwise so that you can see the MagSafe DC-input depression at the upper left inside edge.
Plug the power cord attached to the MagSafe’s power supply into a wall outlet. Place the MagSafe connector up against the depression. Let go once you feel the magnetic attraction that is holding the MagSafe connector against the depression.
Turn the laptop on. Do nothing until the laptop’s operating system brings up the desktop. Note that the icon of the battery in the upper right corner of the screen is displaying a “lightning” slash through the battery icon. Write down the percentage of battery power being displayed.
Leave the laptop undisturbed for an hour. Note whether the percentage of the battery power has increased or not. If there is no increase in the percentage, the laptop’s DC-input board is not receiving any electricity from the MagSafe connector. If the percentage has increased, the opposite is true.
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How to Select Audio Input on Macbook Pro

Connect the input device to the MacBook Pro via the audio input port.
Go to the “Apple” menu and highlight “System Preferences.” Click on the “Sound” icon in the window under “Hardware.”
Click on the “Input” tab. The built-in microphone is the default selection. To select the input device, highlight “Line In.”
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