How to buy an External DVD Burner for Macs (5 Steps)

Determine the speed you want. External DVD burners have different capabilities when it comes to the speed at which they burn DVDs. While the quickest burner sounds like the best option, you could be sacrificing other options.
Check your home DVD player to determine which types of DVDs it plays. Some home DVD players don't play either DVD-R or DVD+R disks. Purchase an external Mac DVD burner that will burn disks compatible with the players you plan to use them in.
Buy a Mac external DVD burner that can also play DVDs, if you have an older model Mac that does not support playing DVDs. A Pioneer mechanism in many newer Mac external DVD burners allow you to play DVDs produced by movie companies. Certain DVD burners like CD CyClone's DVD Revo don't support this feature.
Purchase an external DVD burner like the ClubMac FireWire for your Mac laptop computer that uses your laptop battery as a power supply for ultra portability. One downside of Mac units that don't use external power supplies is they tend to have loud cooling fans.
Pick a design that fits your needs. Mac external DVD burner cases come in styles that are barely larger than the drive itself to elaborate and colorful designs. The QPS Que Fire DVDBurner Pro has a small design for portability. Other drives are larger for desktop Mac computers.
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How to Connect an Apple Mini DVI to HDMI TV (3 Steps)

Locate the HDMI to DVI adapter that came with your Mac Mini when you ordered it from Apple. If you do not have an adapter or you lost it, you can purchase one from the Apple store.
Insert the small end of the adapter into your Mac Mini's DVI port and attach the other end of it to the HDMI cord. Plug the other end of the HDMI cord into your television.
Turn on your television and your Mac Mini to see the Mac display on the television screen. You do not have to worry about sound because the adapter includes audio as well as visual capabilities.
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How to Stream Flash to iPhone

Click on the Cydia icon on the jailbroken iPhone. Cydia is the jailbreak equivalent of the iPhone application store, where users can purchase and install a variety of mobile applications that were not approved by Apple. Cydia becomes instantly available when a phone is jailbroken.
Go to 'Manage' and 'Sources' within Cydia to edit the Source by adding http://repo.benm.at.
Search for the Frash application and install it on the jailbroken iPhone, just as you would any other mobile application. After Frash is installed, Flash will be available instantly on the iPhone device.
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How to Plug a MacBook Into a TV and Get a Picture

Figure out which plug you want to connect your MacBook to your TV. With an S-Video, DVI, HDMI or VGA cable you will get video, but you will need an RCA adapter and cable in order to get sound. Purchase the proper converter and cables for your MacBook and TV. You will need a mini DVI adapter in all cases.
Plug the mini DVI adapter into your MacBook.
Plug the S-Video, VGA, DVI or HDMI cable into the mini DVI adapter's output.
Plug the S-Video, VGA, DVI or HDMI cable into your TV.
Turn on your TV. Select the proper channel for the port you have plugged into your MacBook.
Turn on your MacBook and go to 'Display' in 'System Preferences.'
Click on 'Mirror' to mirror on the TV what is being displayed on your MacBook.
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How to Hook Up an External Antenna to MacBook

Purchase a wireless USB adapter with an external antenna (see Resources section for suggestions).
Plug your wireless USB adapter into your MacBook's USB port.
Insert the included CD into your CD drive to install the drivers to run your wireless USB adapter (follow manufacturer's instructions).
Go to 'System Preferences - Network' and ensure that your wireless adapter is listed under the available network connections.
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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 Wirelessly Connect a Mac to a TV (3 Steps)

Purchase a wireless converter (See Resources). These converters connect to a VGA source, such as a Mac, and send both audio and video signals to your TV.
Hook up the wireless converter to your TV, and program it. Use the User's Manual with the converter to set up the connection.
Turn on your Mac and the TV. You now see what's on your computer screen on the TV.
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How to Transfer Music From an iPod to a MacBook

Recreate your iTunes library on your MacBook using the iTunes library on your iPod with Senuti. This program, whose name is 'iTunes' spelled backwards, was the first program created for transferring iPod files to a computer. In addition to full library recovery, Senuti can transfer specific playlists and individual tracks. Senuti is available for a 30-day free trial, after which you must purchase a license.
Manage your iTunes library on your MacBook with the free program Yamipod. The name 'Yamipod' stands for 'Yet Another iPod Manager.' This program allows you to copy music to and from your iPod. It also offers features such as importing song lyrics and adding notes to your tracks.
Transfer tracks from your iPod to your MacBook using the simple, free program Expod. Expod allows you to transfer files individually or in bulk. It works with older generation iPods as well as newer models.
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How to Replace a MacBook Battery (5 Steps)

Turn your MacBook upside down, with the Apple logo facing downward. Check the bottom panel for a removable battery. If the bottom panel is a solid block, you have a 'uni-body' MacBook, and the battery can only be replaced by an Apple authorized service technician.
Purchase a replacement battery from an Apple Store, an Apple authorized reseller or a third-party manufacturer. Be certain to purchase a battery specific to your MacBook model. Batteries made for other MacBooks may not fit in the case or may supply the wrong amount of power.
Use a coin to turn the circular lock slot of the battery clockwise 90 degrees, or one-quarter turn. The battery will pop out slightly, allowing you to lift it by its case out of the battery well.
Insert the new battery in the same orientation that the original battery was placed, lining up its connector with the power jack in the MacBook.
Press the battery gently and turn the lock slot counterclockwise to lock the battery in position.
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How to Connect a Video Camera to a Mac (4 Steps)

You probably already have the proper FireWire cable, as most of today's modern video cameras will have one included in the box. If you don't, you'll need to get a FireWire cable, available at most computer and electronics stores. It's important to make sure that you get a FireWire cable made especially for transferring video from your recorder to your Mac. Nearly all video recorders use a four-pin connector, so you'll need to purchase a FireWire cable, sometimes called an IEEE 1394 cable, with a four-pin connector on one side and a six-pin connector on the other.
The first step is to locate the four-pin FireWire port on your video camera. On most video cameras, you'll find it located under a plastic or rubber boot. Leave the video camera powered off and simply lift up the boot from the camera and insert the smaller four-pin end of the FireWire cable into the the FireWire port of the camera.
Once the video camera is connected, take the other end of the FireWire cable, the larger six pin end, and insert it into the FireWire port of your Mac. When both of the cables are connected, you can turn on the power to your video camera.
In a few seconds your Mac should automatically launch iMovie. Follow the on-screen instructions on your Mac and begin the video transfer from your video camera to your Mac.
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How to Edit Documents on an iPad (7 Steps)

Browse the iPad App Store for an app that allows you to edit the type of documents you need. Specific word processing editors include Pages for iPad and Doc2, while spreadsheet editing apps include Numbers or Sheet2. For a full-service productivity suite, try Documents to Go, Quickoffice Connect or Office2 HD. All of these apps can open and edit common Microsoft Office document formats, as well as limited other formatted documents. Each app offers different features, so read the app descriptions carefully before making your purchase.
Download and install the app of your choice on your iPad. If you currently use a cloud sharing service, such as Dropbox, SugarSync, iDisk or Box dot Net, download and install that service's app as well. Cloud service apps are usually free for existing accounts or limited size new accounts.
Move the file you wish to edit onto your iPad, either by emailing it to yourself, transferring it through iTunes and syncing your iPad to your computer or by uploading it into your cloud storage account and then downloading it to the iPad.
Tap the file to open it in the iPad's basic preview mode, and then tap the 'Open in' button to send the file to the editor app you installed.
Edit your document using common iPad gestures, such as double-tapping to select a word and dragging the selection handles to modify the highlighted selection. Replace selections by typing over them or insert text by tapping in your preferred insertion spot, then typing your new text. Press and hold your finger on the text to get precise cursor insertion through the magnification feature.
Save your changes with the app's 'Save' feature. Some apps, such as Pages, automatically save your work with each change, so you do not have a manual save option.
Send the edited document via email or restore it to your cloud service by tapping the action button (a rectangle with a curved arrow) and making your selection.
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How to Transfer an AppleCare Warranty (3 Steps)

Ask the person to whom you are planning to transfer the plan to look over the terms and conditions of the plan. These were included in the plan’s original packaging and can also be accessed online at Apple.com or by clicking on the link in the Resources for this article. The person to whom you are planning to transfer the plan must agree to these terms and conditions for the transfer to be considered valid by Apple.
Give the device’s new owner the original proof of purchase for the AppleCare warranty, the certificate you received when you purchased the plan and the receipt for the covered Apple product. These materials may be requested by Apple if the device’s new owner needs to have it repaired under the warranty. Apple also requests that you give all additional materials that were included with the AppleCare protection plan to the device’s new owner; however, these materials will not be requested from Apple at a later date.
Send Apple an e-mail, fax or letter stating that you are transferring the plan to another person. Your notification needs to include the Plan Agreement Number (which can be found on your AppleCare Protection Plan certificate), the serial number of the Apple device covered by the warranty, the full name, mailing address, telephone number and email address of the device’s new owner. Apple Inc.ATTN: Agreement AdministrationMS: 217AC2511 Laguna BlvdElk Grove, CA 95758, U.S., 916-399-7337 agmts_transfer@apple.com
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