How to Show a Superdrive on a Mac Desktop

Turn on the Mac. For laptops such as the MacBook Pro and all-in-one desktops such as the iMac, the Superdrive is located on the right side of the casing. For the 'Mac Pro' desktop computer, the drive is located on the upper section of the front panel.
Position the CD or DVD with the label side face up and gently push the disc into the Superdrive slot. You will feel the drive turn on and begin to pull the disc in.
Wait a few seconds. You will hear the drive start spinning the disc to read the disc contents. Go to the desktop either by using one of the 'hot corners,' moving your mouse cursor to one of the four corners of the screen or by clicking 'Finder' in the 'Dock' followed by 'Desktop.'
Look around the desktop for an icon of a CD. Depending on the contents or type of disc inserted, the icon will be a blank silver looking disc or a disc shaped image related to the disc contents. As long as the disc is inside the Superdrive, the drive will be viewable on the Mac desktop.
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How to Connect iPhone to New Mac

Click the Mac logo on the toolbar and then click 'Software Update.'
Click 'iTunes' from the list of available updates, then click 'Update.'
Connect your iPhone with the USB cable to your Mac. iTunes will automatically open.
Click 'iPhone' from the 'Devices' list on the left panel of iTunes. Click 'Check for Updates' and then click 'Download' if any are available.
Click the tick boxes next to the 'Options' that you want to enable. If you have a large amount of music or video in your iTunes library, make sure you select 'Sync only checked songs and videos,' and 'Manually manage music and videos,' so that you have complete control over what you transfer. Click 'Apply' to complete setting up your iPhone with your new Mac.
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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 Change the Date and Time Zone on Mac OS X

Click on the Apple Menu in the upper left-hand corner of your screen and select 'System Preferences.'
Click on the 'Date and Time' icon in the Preferences Panel to activate the 'Date and Time' preferences.
Click on the 'Date and Time' button at the top-center of the panel. The date and time can be automatically adjusted from a network time server, if your Mac is connected to the Internet, by checking 'Set Date & Time Automatically.' Your computer will adjust its internal clock to a central network server.
Set the date and time manually. If you are not connected to the Internet, de-select the 'Set Date & Time Automatically' check-box and adjust the date and time using the date and time adjustment arrows above the calendar and clock. The date can also be selected by clicking on the corresponding calendar day. The time can also be adjusted by clicking on the time displayed above the clock and entering the correct time using the numbers on your keyboard.
Select your current and correct time zone on your computer. To select the time zone, click on the 'Time Zone' button at the top of the 'Date and Time' panel. Click on the world map to select the city nearest to your location or use the pop-up box to select the closest city to your location. When you've completed your date and time adjustments, close the 'Date and Time' preference pane to save your settings.
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How to Add Books to iPads (6 Steps)

Open iTunes. Click 'Books' in the left-hand menu. Drag and drop your e-book file from your computer onto iTunes.
Plug your iPad into the computer using the iPad data cable. Click the iPad icon in the left-hand panel of the iTunes screen.
Click the 'Books' menu from the top-right corner of the main iTunes screen.
Click the 'Sync Books' check box. Click the 'Selected books' radio button.
Check the check boxes next to the books you want to add to your iPad.
Click 'Apply.' The iTunes sync process begins, adding the selected book to the iBooks app on your iPad.
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How to Remove the Casing From a Mac (9 Steps)

Locate the lever. On the Mac Pro, there is a lever that needs to be positioned correctly in order to remove the case. The lever is rectangular in shape, positioned vertically, and sits flush with the face of the back panel.
Flip the lever. Apply pressure on the top portion of the lever with your thumb. This will cause the bottom portion of the lever to pop outward from the case. Pull out on the bottom portion until you feel a light snap. This is a sign that the locking mechanism has been released. The lever should stay in the outward position that it is currently in.
Fold down the side panel. The removable side panel is located on the same side of the Mac Pro as the lever. You may have to lift the panel up slightly and pull outward to release it from the rest of the case. The side panel should now be completely free and positioned where you can easily lift it away from the rest of the case.
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How to Update And Restore the Apple iPad

Launch the latest version of iTunes on your computer.
Connect the iPad to the computer using the USB connector cable that came with the device.
Select the name of the iPad under the 'Devices' heading in the left navigation panel of iTunes.
View the 'Summary' tab in the main iTunes window. Click 'Check For Update.' If a software update is available for the iPad, click 'Update' to install it. The download and install takes a few minutes. Do not disconnect the iPad from the computer until the process is complete.
Restore the iPad to factory conditions by selecting the name of the iPad under 'Devices' and clicking 'Restore' in the Summary tab of the main iTunes window.
Select 'Back Up' when asked if you want to back up the setting for the iPad before restoring the software.
Click 'Restore' when asked if you are sure you want to restore the iPad to factory settings. After the restore process is complete, the iPad restarts.
Choose 'Restore from the backup...' to copy your settings, apps, documents, music and all other data to the iPad.
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How to Set Up a Wireless Printer on a Mac (9 Steps)

Select your Wi-Fi network using the printer's built-in controls. You may be prompted to enter your network username and password if it is a secured network.
Install on your Mac the necessary printer driver from the CD that came with your printer. If no CD came with your printer, go to the manufacturer's website and download the software for your printer model.
Select 'System Preferences' from the Dock.
Select the 'Print & Fax' control panel in the Hardware section.
Click the '+' icon on the left side of the control panel.
Select the 'IP' tab at the top of the pop-up window and choose 'Internet Protocol IPP' from the list of available protocols.
Type in your wireless printer's IP address and queue name.
Select the correct printer driver from the 'Print Using' drop-down menu.
Click the 'Add' button to finish setting up the wireless printer. The printer will now show up as an available device the next time you print a document.
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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 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 Add and Remove Finder Sidebar Items on Mac OS X

In an open Finder window, select 'Finder' on the top left side of the menu bar and then select 'Preferences.'
Select 'Sidebar' from the icons at the top of the Finder Preferences panel.
Once 'Sidebar' is selected, you will see check boxes that you can use to select or deselect items to customize your Finder Sidebar. The Sidebar is divided into: Devices, Shared (network), Places (folders) and Search. Select or deselect the items you wish to show in your Sidebar using the check boxes.
Items in the Sidebar also can be arranged by clicking and dragging the icons to the location you prefer in the Sidebar.
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How to set up Gmail on your iPad (5 Steps)

Open the 'Settings' application from the iPad's home screen.
Choose the 'Mail, Contacts, Calendars' panel on the left of the settings menu.
Select 'Add Account' and choose the Gmail icon.
Enter your Gmail account information. You must include your full email address, for example: yourname@gmail.com.
Select 'Next' and choose 'Save' to complete the account adding process.
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How to Download Games Using Cydia

Open the Cydia application on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Upon first opening, the application will take a moment to refresh all available applications.
Tap the 'Sections' button along the lower panel of the application. This will bring up a list of categories or sections.
Navigate the list of categories and select 'Games.' Browse the list of available games. Just as in the official App Store, some are free and some are paid.
Tap the game you wish to install. You will be taken to an overview page with screen shots and information regarding the game. To install it, click 'Install' in the upper right-hand corner. It may say 'Purchase' instead if it's a paid game. Click 'Purchase' and follow the directions to complete the purchase. The installation will begin and the game will appear on your home screen.
Press the 'Home' button on the iPhone to exit Cydia and locate your game.
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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 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 an iPad Using ATT (4 Steps)

Tap the 'Settings' icon on your iPad's home screen to open the settings menu.
Tap 'Cellular Data' on the left-hand menu to open the cellular data options panel. Use this menu to set up and manage your 3G data service.
Tap the 'View Account' button in the cellular data settings pane to open the account settings window.
Fill in the form in the 'View Account' window with your billing information and email address, and enter a password. Tap on one of the cellular data plans in the list to choose that plan. Each plan offers a different amount of data at a different price per month. Tap the 'Next' button at the bottom of the window to create your account with AT&T and activate your 3G data service.
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How to Add a Spanish Keyboard

Open the control panel on your Windows operating system. Open the system preferences on your Mac operating system.
Click on language or regional and language options or clock, language, region option depending on the version of your Windows operating system. Click on the international options on your Mac.
Select United States-International keyboard layout menu or Add language on your Windows operating system and select Spanish. Select Spanish from the languages menu or input menu screen on your Mac.
Click on the language icon on the toolbar on your Windows system and switch it from English to Spanish. Click on the flag icon on your Mac and switch it from the American flag to the Spanish flag.
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How to Insert a CD Into a MacBook Pro (3 Steps)

Locate your MacBook Pro's disc drive slot on the right side of the bottom panel.
Insert the CD, label-side up, into the disc drive slot. Continue to feed the CD into the slot until the drive registers the CD and pulls the disc the rest of the way in.
Press the 'Eject' button, with the upward-facing arrow on it, at the top-right of your MacBook Pro keyboard to eject the CD from the disc drive.
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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 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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