How to Disable a MacBook Pro Trackpad in Windows

Go to Trackpad Magic's website at pocketlim.com. Click 'Trackpad Magic.' Click 'Download' then select 'Latest Version.'
Unzip the installation file from the archive. Double-click 'trackpadmagic.exe.'
Right-click the Trackpad Magic icon that appears in your system tray.
Click 'Disable Apple Trackpad' to completely disable the touchpad. Click 'Automatically Disable Trackpad When External Mouse is Plugged in' to only disable the trackpad if you connect a mouse.
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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 Use TradeStation on a Mac

Download a cross platform software like Boot Camp. Boot Camp allows you to run Windows programs on a Mac, which is necessary for making TradeStation work with your Mac. Boot Camp is available for free online.
Install Boot Camp and Windows XP or Vista onto your computer. Boot Camp has a simple installation with Windows that walk you through the entire process. Select the output folder where you would like the Boot Camp folder to be placed and 'Install.' To install Windows XP or Windows Vista, follow the installation instructions that come with the software.
Download Internet Explorer. Explorer is the only browser that supports TradeStation.
Sign up for a TradeStation account. The complete application will take about 10 minutes. You will need to have your Social Security and driver's license numbers for the application.
Download the TradeStation platform. Once you sign up for your account, Trade Station will be available for you to download onto your computer. Just follow the prompts to download. The fee for the TradeStation platform runs around $100 per month.
Run your Mac as Windows. Once you have installed Boot Camp, you can run your Mac using either the Mac OS X operating system or Windows Vista or XP. TradeStation will run on any Windows system.
Use TradeStation just as you would use it on a Windows-based computer. When you get your TradeStation account, you will have access to all of the information and tutorials that you need to use TradeStation.
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How to Restore a Mac to an Earlier Date (5 Steps)

Connect your external hard drive to your computer by inserting the USB cable into the USB port.
Insert the Mac OS X Installation CD into your optical drive, and double-click the 'Install Mac OS X' icon.
Click 'Utilities' at the top of the screen once your computer opens the Installer window. Select 'Restore System from Backup' from the drop-down menu.
Click 'Continue' to proceed, and click the 'Time Machine Backup' volume icon.
Select the backup you want to use to restore your system, and click 'Next.' The backup restoration takes up to 45 minutes to complete, depending on the size of your hard drive. Click 'Restart' to restart your computer.
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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 Reinstall a MacBook (10 Steps)

Back up all your data to removable storage, such as an external hard drive, CDs or DVDs.
Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that comes with your MacBook. Double-click on 'Install Mac OS X' when the window opens. Click on the blue 'Restart' button when the next 'Install Mac OS X' window opens, indicating that your computer will begin the installation process.
Enter the administrator level user name and password when the 'Install Mac OS X requires that you type your password' dialog box opens. Click 'OK.'
Select your language preference from the list when the MacBook restarts. Click on the blue forward arrow button to continue.
Note the 'Leopard Installer' window that opens. To install Mac OS X, click continue. Agree to the terms of service on the license agreement, and then click continue.
Select a destination for Mac OS X by clicking on the icon of the hard drive.
Click on the 'Options' button and choose an option for installation. Select 'Archive and Install' if you wish to install a new version of OS X but leave your old system files and move them to a new folder called 'Previous System.' This will allow you to recover your files if you change your mind.
Choose 'Preserve User and Network Settings' if you wish to save your user accounts and home folders.
Select the 'Erase and Install' option to permanently wipe your hard drive clean of all data, system files and folders. Click 'OK' and continue. Installation will begin and your computer will restart when completed.
Reinstall any data you have lost by inserting your backup data disks or reinstalling from the external hard drive.
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How to Run MS Office on a Mac

Purchase MS Office for Mac (see Resources below). Choose the version of MS Office for Mac that is right for you, from the Home and Student version to the Business version. You can download Office or purchase it from a store.
Install MS Office on your Mac. Follow the installation instructions, including agreeing to the terms of service, registering that version of MS Office on your Mac and inputting the serial number. Keep pressing 'Continue' throughout the installation process to proceed. Once completed, MS Office will be installed on your Mac.
Open MS Office for your Mac by double-clicking on the MS Office folder and choosing which MS Office program you would like to use. To use a program, double-click on it.
Use the MS Office program on your Mac as you would on a PC.
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How to Sync an iPhone and a Kindle (3 Steps)

Download the free Kindle application from the App store on the iPhone homescreen. This is the blue icon with an 'A' in the middle.
Tap the Kindle icon to open it when installation is complete. The Kindle icon is says 'amazon.com' on the top and 'Kindle' on the bottom and has a blue background with a person sitting by a tree reading.
Log into your Amazon account. The login screen will open the first time Kindle is accessed from the iPhone. All devices that have accessed the Kindle account are now synced with each other and ready to retrieve the latest book.
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How to Set an Alarm on a Laptop

Visit the CNET downloads Web page at download.cnet.com, choose the Cool Timer program and click on the 'Download' button.
Save the installation file to a convenient location on your computer, then double-click on it to initialize the installation. Once initialized, follow the onscreen prompts to install the program.
Double-click on the program (a shortcut should be created on your desktop during the installation) and click on the 'Options' button. In the 'Mode' section, select 'Wake,' then click 'Done' (you also may select a different alarm sound in this menu). Set the time you want the alarm to go off, click 'Start,' and your alarm is set.
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How to Sync My iPad With My PC (6 Steps)

Connect your PC to the Internet, browse to the iTunes store and download the current version of iTunes by clicking the 'Download' button. If you already have iTunes installed, check for updates by clicking 'Help,' and then 'Check for updates.' Follow any on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Close iTunes after the installation or update completes.
Plug your iPad's charger cable into the dock port at the bottom of the iPad, and plug the other end into a USB port on your computer. If your cable has the wall charger attached, pull this off to reveal the USB connector.
Close the 'Autoplay' window by clicking the red 'X' if this window opens.
Wait for iTunes to launch, which it should do automatically when your computer detects the iPad. If it doesn't, launch iTunes manually. Wait for your iPad to appear under 'Devices' on the left iTunes pane.
Click your iPad's name under 'Devices.' This will show you information about your iPad. The Sync will likely start automatically when iTunes detects your iPad. If it doesn't, click the 'Sync' button in the lower right corner.
Watch the display at the top of the iTunes window. Do not disconnect or attempt to use your iPad until this display says that the sync is complete.
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How to Connect Your iPad to Your Computer (4 Steps)

Download the iTunes installation software to your computer from www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Run the installation software and follow the prompts to finish installing iTunes.
Plug the wide connector of your iPad's USB cable into the power port on the bottom of the iPad.
Connect the other end of the cable into one of your computer's USB ports. A USB port has a symbol resembling a three-pronged pitchfork with a square, circle and triangle at the tips of the spears. Once connected, iTunes loads.
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How to Synchronize Your iPad Browser With Your Firefox

Tap the 'App Store' icon on the device's home screen to launch the application. Tap the 'Search' option at the bottom of the App Store window to access the App Store's search feature.
Type 'Firefox Home' in the search bar and tap the 'Search' button. Tap the 'Firefox Home' option from the list of search results. Tap the 'Free' button, followed by the 'Install' button. Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted and tap the 'OK' button to begin the installation process. Allow several minutes for the application to install.
Double-click the 'Firefox' application icon on the computer to launch the Web browser. Select the 'Firefox' tab at the top of the application window and select the 'Options' option from the Firefox menu. If you're using a Mac computer, select the 'Preferences...' option from the Firefox menu.
Click the 'Sync' icon in the Options or Preferences window. Click the 'Set Up Firefox Sync' button, followed by the 'Create a New Account' button. Type your email address and password in the spaces provided, read through and agree to the Firefox Sync Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and click the 'Continue' button to continue.
Click the 'Save' button on the following page to save a copy of your Firefox Sync sync key. Click the 'Continue' button to continue. Enter the captcha code (a computer-generated code that requires human input) in the space provided and click the 'Continue' button to finish setting up your Firefox Sync account.
Tap the 'Firefox Home' icon on the iPad device, followed by the 'I Have A Sync Account' option to display the passcode on the iPad screen.
Navigate to the Options or Preferences window in the Firefox Web browser and click the 'Sync' icon. Click the 'Add a Device' option and enter the passcode from the iPad device in the spaces provided. Click the 'Continue' button to sync Mozilla Home to your Firefox Sync account. All of your Firefox data will now be accessible on your iPad device.
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