How to Replace Video Cards on a Mac (7 Steps)

Power off the Mac Pro computer and unplug the power cord.
Remove the side cover by lifting the lever on the back of the case.
Pull out the existing video card.
Insert the new video card in the same location.
Connect any auxiliary power connectors to the video card. In most cases, this is an adapter that converts from the standard molex connector type to PCI-E.
Replace the side cover and power on the computer.
Optionally install the latest drivers for the video card. Visit the video card manufacturer's website to obtain the latest driver software. The video card works without the update, however.
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How to Copy DVD Movies to a MacBook (6 Steps)

Insert a DVD into your MacBook's disk drive. Apple's default DVD player will launch. Quit the program.
Download and install HandBrake on your computer. The program will launch upon completing installation.
Select the location of the DVD (your hard drive) from the pane on the left. Then click "Open". HandBrake will scan the DVD and the main program window will open. This may take a few minutes.
Navigate to the Destination section toward the upper-right of the window. Select a location where you want to save the ripped file. HandBrake's default destination location is your desktop. You can also name the file in this section. Ensure HandBrake has selected the correct file(s) to rip by verifying the "Chapters" drop-down field and checking the length of time listed next to "Duration". Your DVD should usually start with chapter "1" and end with the last/highest number listed in the "Chapters:" drop-down menu. The the main feature on a DVD is generally the item with longest duration time.
Click the "Rip" button in the lower-right of the program window to begin importing the DVD. This process usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes depending on the length of the DVD and speed of your computer. The program alerts you when the process is complete.
Quit the program and verify the ripped DVD file is on your computer. Eject the original DVD from your disk drive.
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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 Save Directions From Google Maps

Visit the Google Maps website. Click 'Sign In' in the upper-right corner to sign in to your Google account.
Click on 'Get Directions.' Type your starting location under the box labeled 'A.' Type your destination address under the box labeled 'B.' Click 'Get Directions' to generate the driving directions.
Click on the route you want, if multiple routes are available. Note the estimated elapsed time for the specific route.
Scroll down to the bottom of the driving directions. Click 'Save to My Maps.' Highlight 'Create a New Map.' Name your map and click 'Save.' The driving directions are saved in your 'My Maps' profile.
Click 'My Maps' and the name you gave the directions. This allows you to view the saved directions.
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How to Stream UDP on VLC (6 Steps)

Open VLC and select 'Media' and then 'Streaming' from the menu.
Find your media file by using the 'File,' 'Disc' or 'Network' tabs, depending on the location of the file. Click on the 'Stream' button after the file has been chosen. Select 'Next' after confirming that the correct source has been chosen.
Choose 'UDP (legacy)' from the drop-down menu and click 'Add.'
Type the IP address of the computer that will receive the network stream and click 'Stream.'
Open VLC on the computer that will receive the UDP stream and click 'Media' and 'Open Network Stream' on the menu.
Type 'udp://@' in the box and click 'Play.'
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