How to Find the Link Speed of a Mac

Open a new Finder window by clicking on the icon in the dock.
Navigate to the 'Utilities' folder, which can be found in the 'Applications' portion of the Mac hard drive.
Double-click on the 'Network Utility' icon to open the networking program.
Click on the 'Info' tab at the top of the application window.
From the 'Network Interface' drop-down menu, select the network adapter whose speed you wish to look up. The speed of the connection will then appear below.
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How to Get Free Tethering With Cydia (6 Steps)

Tap the Cydia icon on your jailbroken iPhone to launch the application; then tap the 'Search' tab at the bottom of the default screen to open the Search screen.
Type 'PdaNet' into the Search window at the top of the screen and tap'Search.' The search result will return PdaNet in an application listing.
Tap the PdaNet listing and then tap 'Install.' The PdaNet application will automatically download and install onto your iPhone.
Click 'System Preference' on your computer and then click the 'Create Network' option. You will need to create a name for your network. This is the network that will be used to connect the computer to the Internet via your iPhone.
Tap the 'Settings' icon on your iPhone; then tap the 'General' and the 'Wi-Fi Networks' option. Tap the name of the network you just created on your computer.
Tap the PdaNet icon on the Home screen to launch the application; then slide the 'On/Off' button at the bottom of the screen to 'ON.' The message 'Wi-Fi Router is On' will appear.
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How to Create a Live Bootable Flash Drive for CentOS on a Mac

Open the UNetbootin website at UNetbootin.SourceForge.net in your Web browser.
Click the “Download (For Mac OS X)” link on the page and save the file to your Mac
Double-click the downloaded UNetbootin ZIP file. Your Mac automatically unzips its contents to the current folder.
Double-click the “UNetbootin.app” file to open UNetbootin.
Click “Distribution” at the top of the UNetbootin window, select “CentOS” from the “Select Distribution” box and select your desired version of CentOS from the “Select Version” box.
Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your Mac and select it from the “Drive” box at the bottom of the UNetbootin window.
Click “OK.” UNetbootin automatically downloads your selected version of CentOS, converts it and creates a live CentOS flash drive. You can restart your Mac or other computer to boot from the CentOS flash drive.
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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 Make Your Own iPod Touch Stylus Pen

Separate the metal snap fastener and set aside the socket component (with the depression on the face and rounded edges).
Tie several knots in the fishing line until a large knot is produced that is larger than the width of the sewing slot on the socket snap.
Thread the free end of the fishing line through the front of the socket snap so that the knot catches in the sewing slot.
Apply a dab of superglue to the knot to affix it to the metal fastener.
Twist the pen to disassemble the spring, ink reservoir and point.
Insert the free end of the fishing line through the ballpoint opening of the bottom pen cap and pull the line through until the socket snap reaches the pen tip (i.e., end of the cap).
Drape the free end of fishing line over the side of the pen cap and hold to secure (or tape in position). Trim extra line, if desired.
Reassemble the pen housing by twisting the bottom cap to the main body.
Hold the pen against on the touch screen of the iPod Touch with the socket snap touching the screen instead of your finger.
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How to Install Music on the iFunBox (5 Steps)

Connect your iOS device to your computer using its USB cable and open iFunBox on your computer. You can't connect to iFunBox over Wi-Fi like you can in iTunes. Close iTunes if it opens automatically.
Verify that iFunBox recognizes your iOS device. The name of your iOS device displays in the top-right corner of the application when iFunBox recognizes it.
Click the “Quick Toolbox” tab along the top of the iFunBox window.
Select “iPod Music” in the Import Files and Data section. Importing in iFunBox is the same as syncing in iTunes. A copy of each song is transferred onto your iOS device, while the originals remain on your computer.
Click the “Click here to browse music files” button and select the songs you want to install on your iOS device.
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How to Use Special Effects on a Mac iSight Camera

Open iChat and start the video camera. You can do this by clicking on the camera icon next to your name or selecting PREVIEW VIDEO from the VIDEO drop down menu. Once you have started the camera, select SHOW EFFECTS from the VIDEO menu.
From the special effects toolbox simply select the effect you want to see displayed in the video preview window. Notice the ORIGINAL view is always present in the center of the selections so you can easily flip back to the normal camera view.
Scroll through the effects pages using the scroll keys. The original is always in the center. There are six pages of effects, so take your time and experiment with all of the different ones. Keep in mind that flipping through the effects can be irritating to the people you are chatting with; you have to be in a playful mood.
There are also video effects. The roller coaster and fish tank are my favorites. Notice that your image will be in the center of the video effect and the video will run behind your image. Your chat members may see you on a roller coaster or in front of Yosemite Falls. Kids seem to love the video effects, although I am not sure how the grandparents may feel about them.
You can also add your own backgrounds from image files. Simply select an image file and you will see your camera image in front of the image background. This actually has a practical use for trainers and business. For example, you could put your company logo tiled behind you, which would give the look and feel of being at a press conference. The special effects are a fun way to add a little pizazz to a business conference or to just get a little wacky when chatting with family and friends.
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