How to Update your Apple iPad to IOS 4.3 (4 Steps)

Connect your Apple iPad device to your computer via the Apple iPad cable.
Plug the Apple iPad cable into your Apple iPad and the other end into and open USB slot on your computer. Apple iTunes automatically opens and displays the following message 'A new iPad software version (4.3) is available for the iPad. Would you like to download it and update your iPad now?'
Click 'Download and Update.'
Click 'Next' and 'Agree' to continue with the update. Clicking 'Agree' means you agree with Apple's Software License Agreement. iTunes begins downloading your update. It will take five to 10 minutes to download depending on your Internet connection and is automatically applied.
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How to Change a Safari Browser Theme (9 Steps)

Download and install the free software SafariStand (see Resources).
Select 'Stand' and 'SafariStand Settings.'
Select 'General' from the sidebar menu.
Select your preferred theme from the 'Theme' drop-down menu.
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How to Delete a File From an iPod Touch With iPhone Explorer

Download and install the latest version of iTunes on your computer, following the installation instructions detailed on the Apple website.
Download and install the latest version of iPhone Explorer for your computer. Note that as of August 2011, the software's name changed to iExplorer.
Launch iPhone Explorer by clicking its icon on the desktop.
Connect your iPod touch the the computer using its USB cable. IPhone Explorer will automatically detect the iPod touch and display its folder structure.
Navigate through the iPod touch's folder structure in iPhone Explorer to find the file(s) you want to delete.
Right-click the file you want to delete and select 'Delete Selected' from the context menu. The file is removed from your iPod touch.
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How to Find a Lost iPod (6 Steps)

Register your iPod with Apple and keep a record of your serial number to help you find your iPod if it is lost. You can go to Apple's website to register online and create an Apple ID name and password if you don't have one already with iTunes. Type in your serial number, which is found on the back of your iPod, after logging in and fill in your address and phone number. If someone calls Apple to report finding your lost iPod, Apple will call you on the phone number listed in your profile.
Obtain iGuard tracking protection software online through their website. After you pay the fees for the service and register on their website, they can help you locate your iPod if it is stolen. After reporting it stolen, iGuard will contact you via email with the location of the device (IP address, PC user name, ISP and city and state) as soon as your iPod is connected to a computer with an Internet connection.
Register your iPod with the Lost iPods site. With a $5 payment, Lost iPods will provide you with a sticker on your iPod where the person who has found your iPod can contact Lost iPods and if someone reports a serial number of an iPod found on their site, they will immediately contact you.
Purchase protection for your iPod with GadgetTrak and register on their website. Install their agent files onto your iPod and if your iPod gets lost or stolen, simply log into your account on GadgetTrak's website and activate the tracking for your iPod. As soon as your iPod is used on a computer with Internet access, you will be contacted with all the information about the computer and location. You will even be provided with a map pinpointing the exact location of the user of your iPod.
Post an ad in the paper or on Craigslist asking for the return of your lost iPod. Explain exactly when and where you lost your iPod and offer a reward if you can. Though rare, it has happened that people who have found iPods have returned them due to ads they have read in the paper or online.
Report your stolen iPod with the police if you are a victim of theft. Give them the serial number and description of your device when doing so to better your chance of finding your iPod.
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How to Prevent MacBooks From Being Hacked (4 Steps)

Click 'System Preferences' on the desktop dock, and click 'Security.' Alternately, click 'Apple' at the top of the desktop screen, click 'System Preferences' and click 'Security.'
Click 'Start' in the firewall section to enable the laptop's firewall, and click the checkbox next to 'Block all incoming connections.' Alternately, click 'Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections.' The latter option protects your computer and is a little less rigid than blocking all incoming connections.
Click 'Advanced' and click 'Enable Stealth Mode.' Click 'Advanced' to apply stealth mode, and return to the main System Preferences window.
Click 'Sharing' and de-select the checkbox next to 'File Sharing.' Close out of the window to apply the settings and exit.
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How Can I Test My Signature Pad? (3 Steps)

Open up an appropriate program such as Acrobat, Word or Excel.
Choose to add a signature into the document. In Word or Excel, this will likely be done via a button on the 'Insert' or 'Add-in' tab, installed by the signature pad software, or via the 'Insert' menu on older versions. You need to consult the signature pad documentation for precise instructions, since each manufacturer differs.In Adobe Acrobat, open any pdf file or create a new one. Choose 'Advanced,' 'Sign and Certify' and then 'Place Signature.' You have to select the method, so you would choose your signature pad. Acrobat will prompt you for placement by dragging your mouse in the location the signature should go.
Sign your name on the signature pad. If it shows up in the program you chose, then it works. If it didn't, there may be a problem with the installation.
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How to Turn off a Mac Start

Download the StartupSoundPrefPane from the website link listed below under Resources. Double-click the 'StartupSoundPrefPane11b2.dmg' disk image file to mount the disk image. Double-click on the mounted 'StartupSoundPrefPane' installer package and follow the instructions to install the software. You will need an administrator user name and password to install the preference pane.
Click the 'Apple Menu' in the upper-left corner of the Mac menu bar and select 'System Preferences.' Release the mouse click to launch System Preferences.
Click the 'Startup Sound' icon in 'System Preferences.' This icon is listed under 'Other' in the preferences.
There are two options in the 'Startup Sound' Preference pane. Click the 'Turn on Startup Volume Control' to make sure the check box is selected. To turn off the start-up sound, move the 'Startup Volume' all the way to the left, or select the 'Mute' button check box to mute the start-up sound entirely. Your Mac will no longer chime with a start-up sound.
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How to Update Safari on an iPad (4 Steps)

Insert the USB cable into the bottom dock of the iPad. Connect the other side of the USB cable into an open USB port on your computer.
Open the iTunes media player on your computer. The software may take a minute to recognize your iPad device.
Click the 'iPad' icon in the left column of iTunes and then click the 'Summary' tab.
Click the 'Check For Updates' button in the window. The software will search for the latest iPad iOS software and then ask if you would like to install. Click the 'Update' button to begin installation.
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How to Clean Up App Store Views

Open iTunes on your computer.
Click the 'iTunes Store' link on the left side of your iTunes software under the 'Store' category.
Click 'Purchased' on the right side of the screen. You may need to download the iCloud update to your iTunes software if your computer does not already have the most current Apple iTunes software.
Scroll through the list of your applications and click on the app you wish to remove.
Right-click on the application you would like to remove and select 'Delete.'
Connect your iPhone, iTouch or iPad and allow iTunes to synchronize with your device to remove the app views from the iTunes App store application on your device as well.
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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 Install iWork on an iMac Computer (7 Steps)

Turn on your Mac or iMac computer and remove the iWok CD from its box. If you own an iMac computer, the power button will be located at the bottom left on the back of the machine.
Carefully insert the iWork '08 CD into your Mac or iMac computer. On an iMac, the loading disk drive will be located on the right side of the computer.
Double-click on the box icon labeled 'Install iWork'08'; a new window will open asking if it's OK to check your computer to see if the software can be installed. To select 'yes,' click once on the 'Continue' button. When the software has finished checking your computer, click once on the 'Continue' button on the 'Welcome to the iWork'08 Installer' to begin installing the iWork'08 software.
Read the 'Important Information.' Use the scroll bar to move the information up and down. This section gives you an intro to the types of documents you will be able to use on your Mac or iMac computer. The information will cover the compatibility of import and export and drag and drop from programs like Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. It will also give you installation information, system requirements and copyright information. If you agree with information, click once on the 'Continue' button.
Scroll through and read the Software License Agreement. This is a detailed list of what you can and cannot do with the iWork software. If you agree with the information, click once on the 'Continue' button and the 'Agree' button.
Choose a destination where you want your software to be installed (for example, Macintosh HD). Click once on the destination to select it and click the 'Continue' button. The next screen that will open will tell you how much MB space is needed for the installation. If you agree with the information on the screen, click once on the 'Install' button. The installation will take about 3 minutes; when it's finished, click once on the 'Close' button.
Click once on the 'Page' icon and enter your purchase serial number. Click once on the 'Continue' button; your information will come up inside the Register Information Box. If you agree with the information on the screen, click once on the 'Continue' button. Your information will now be sent to Apple. Your installation has been registered and the installation is complete. You are now ready to work with your iWorks'08 software.
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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 Connect a PC to a Mac Via USB

On a Mac-to-PC USB cable, the connection plugs are the same on both ends, so it doesn't matter which plug is connected to which computer. Plug one end of the 6-foot cable into a USB port on your Mac.
Plug the second end into a USB port on your PC. Because software drivers are built into the cable, they will install automatically when the second connection is made.
Drag and drop your files from computer to computer. On your Mac, a PC icon will be displayed on your desktop. Drag and drop files to your PC by dropping them on the icon. To send files from your PC to your Mac, click “My Computer” on the PC and there will be a “D” or “E” drive displayed to signify the Mac. Drag and drop any files you want to transfer into that icon.
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How to Watch DVD movie on Apple TV

Download PQ DVD to Apple TV Video Converter Suite. Install and run it.
Click 'Open DVD' or 'Open Video File' to load the DVD/video files you would like to convert to Apple TV.Hints:
This suite combines two software: 'Apple TV Movie Video Converter' and 'DVD to Apple TV Converter. These can convert DVD and all popular video formats to Apple TV. You can choose to 'Batch convert video files' by clicking 'Open', or click the 'More Options' button. You can also set the output settings such as Codet, Bitrate, Frame Rate, Brightness, Audio and Misc.
Click 'Record it' and begin conversion.Hints:
You can choose both the starting point and stop point of the input video for clip or segment conversion.
You can pause or stop the conversion as much as you like once you begin. When the process of conversion finishes, you can open the output folder or play the video. Hints:
To make sure you're downloading the right movies or videos, you can check these using iTunes or Quicktime. This is a good tip before you plan on transferring video to Apple TV.
Add the converted file(s) into iTunes library, and sync to Apple TV.
Enjoy watching DVD movies on your Apple TV!
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How to Check for and Install Updates on a Mac Computer

Click on the Apple icon that appears on the left hand side of the menu bar at the top of your screen.
Select, 'Software Update' from the drop down menu that appears.
Wait for the computer to perform a check for any software updates. You will need to have Internet access for your Mac to be able to check for software updates, so make sure that you have this.
Close out of the Software Update screen if there are no software updates for your computer at that time.
Select the software updates that you wish to install on your Mac computer from those listed by checking or unchecking the boxes that appear next to each update.
Click 'Install' at the bottom of the Software Update screen and wait for the computer to install the software updates that you have selected.
Restart your computer after closing all open programs so that all the software updates can take effect.
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How to Delete Reinstall Macbook (3 Steps)

Press the power button to turn on the computer, followed by inserting 'Mac OS X Install' DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. Hold down the 'Option' key until the software loads. Press the blue arrow key to boot the program. Click 'Continue,' and click 'Agree' on the license agreement page. Select which drive you'd like to erase, and click 'Options.'
Click 'Erase and Install,' followed by clicking the 'OK button. Click 'Continue' and then click 'Install.' The installation process can take several minutes and will show a status bar to indicate the completion process. When the installation is complete, click 'Continue' followed by 'Restart.'
Click 'Continue' to begin the Mac OS setup assistant. This program will set up your computer's country, personal information, network and Apple account. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your computer and complete the setup assistant.
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How to Copy Burn a DVD on a MacBook

Insert a DVD into the disc drive of the MacBook. Wait for the system to recognize the disc and place a DVD icon on the desktop.
Open the Disk Utility software located inside the Utilities section of the Applications folder (see 1st reference).
Select the DVD disc from the list of connected drives and inserted media in the left frame.
Click the 'New Image' button in the top bracket. Enter a location and name for the disk image and click 'Save' (see Reference 2). Note that DVD discs can take up several gigabytes of hard drive space, so select a drive with adequate space as the destination.
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How to Check MacBooks for Hacks

Turn on the MacBook.
Click on 'System Preferences' in the Apple menu. Once the window opens, click on 'Accounts,' then click on 'Login' Items.
Use the '- sign' to remove items that you do not recognize from the list.
Note the applications you were using when the problem first occurred and review any software that was recently installed.
Check your network activity in your Activity Monitor by locating this file in your Applications/Utilities folder. It will display a list of the processes, statistics, applications, and programs that are currently being used by the computer.
Note any consistent action in the Activity Monitor. If you see purposeful activity, then it is likely that an unauthorized user has connected to your computer using remote access.
Click on the 'System Preferences' window in the Apple menu and launch the System Preferences application. Open the Sharing reference window.
If Screen Sharing is enabled for the computer, note users who are currently allowed access to the computer. If you see suspicious activity, disable the Screen Sharing application.
Disconnect from the network, unplug the Internet cable and turn off the computer.
If problems persist, consult a computer technician.
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How to Copy Interactive CD Roms to an iPod

Power on your personal computer.
Insert the CD-Rom you would like to copy into your computer.
Connect your iPod or iPod Touch to your computer by inserting your USB cable into your iPod or iPod Touch and then into an empty USB port in your computer.
Open Apple's iTunes software if iTunes doesn't automatically open on your computer.
Select the 'iPod' icon from the 'Device' panel on the left side of your iTunes window.
Click on the 'Summary' tab located at the top of the iTunes window.
Click on the 'Enable disk use' check-box.
Locate the 'iPod disk icon' on your computer. On your Mac, the iPod disk icon will appear on your desktop and in 'Finder.' On your Windows computer, the iPod disk icon will be accessible from 'My Computer/Computer.'
Double-click the 'iPod disk icon' to begin to copy your CD-Rom files.
Open the folder that contains the interactive CD data you wish to copy to your iPod.
Drag and drop the contents of the CD-Rom folder into the iPod folder.
Click on the 'Eject' button within iTunes located directly beside the device name. Your interactive CD is now copied onto your iPod Touch.
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