Articles on Apple Computers

How to turn off the iMac display

By Garrett Valdivia

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Turning off your iMac display, at will and instantly, is much easier than most people suppose. It is nothing more than a keyboard shortcut! A friend of mine emailed this solution to me today. This is somewhat amazing considering all the lengths ... more »

How to Turn Your Mac into a FireWire Hard Drive for Quick Data Transfer

By Alexia Petrakos

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In the PC world when you want to transfer data directly from one computer to another, you would use a network, or maybe even attach the computers using a crossover cable. This would give you a maximum transfer speed of 100mbps. But what happens ... more »

How to Use a Circumflex Accent on a Mac

By eHow Computers Editor

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Half of the Mac's character set can't be found on the keyboard. Here's how to create the circumflex-accented (') characters used in Latin-based languages. This works for âÂ, êÊ, îÎ, ôÔ and ûÛ but does not work for yY... more »

How to use Preview for Basic Image Editing: Remove Backgrounds and Extract Shapes

By Alexia Petrakos

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Preview has always had image editing features, however you could only access them by creating workflows in Automator. Now, with the release of Mac OS 10.5 (aka Leopard), you can do most image editing without a heavyweight image editing program ... more »

How to Access Your Gmail Account With Apple Mail

By Alexia Petrakos

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Having multiple email accounts is just a fact of life these days. Accessing Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, your ISP's email, and possibly even your own domain's email sometimes entails visiting several websites, as well as using an email program on your ... more »

How to Attach Two Monitors to a Mac Mini

By Alexia Petrakos

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Apple released the Mac Mini in 2005 as a low-priced, entry-level Macintosh Computer. It does not come with a monitor, keyboard or mouse, and has minimal upgrade capabilities. The Mini doesn't support a dual-monitor setup natively, however ... more »

How to Buy a Mac

By beechin

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An Apple computer is like a piece of art; it is an extension of one's self. Each Mac you buy adds flair and decor to your home or office. This article will help you to buy an Apple computer (iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, Mac ... more »

How to Capture a Screenshot on a Mac

By Speedy-Max

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Capturing a screenshot on a Mac is very simple. Here is how you do it... more »

How to Check your Mac's IP Address

By Alexia Petrakos

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For troubleshooting network issues, you may need to find your IP address. In Mac OSX, you can find your computer's IP address in the "Network" pane of "System Preferences"... more »

How to Clean a Black MacBook

By eHow Computers Editor

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You buy a black MacBook for its sleek, smooth and clean look, only to find that it is grimy and dingy within a few weeks. Don't fret. Although these laptops are prone to stubborn oil marks because of their matte finish, you can clean your black ... more »

How to Defrag a Mac Hard Drive

By eHow Computers Editor

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Defragging a Mac hard drive is a thing of the past because of the way that OS X manages files. After installing system updates or new applications, the computer will optimize itself. There are ways to periodically clean up your computer and ... more »

How to empty the Trash Bin on a Mac Computer

By Aquagirl21

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Ever wonder how to empty the trash on a MacBook or other Apple computer? Unlike using a PC, you are not able to right click the recycle bin on the desktop to empty the trash. Discovering how to empty the trash can get frustrating when you don't ... more »

How to Get an iPod Touch, iPhone, or other Apple product of your choice FREE. As seen on the BBC.

By FreebieJunkie

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Love Apple but Loathe the prices? Well believe it or not, there is a solution. Follow just three simple steps, and your FREE iPod Touch, or whatever product you choose, will be shipped out to you in no time. How is this possible? This is ... more »

How to Maintain a Mac

By eHow Computers Editor

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Like any home computer, your Mac running OS X needs periodic maintenance. There are some utilities built into OS X that you should run periodically. There are also commercial applications you can use to maintain it... more »

How to Make New Orleans White chocolate Bread Pudding

By MICHAEL SIMMERS

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A wildly populor dish in The big N.O. or the Big Easy which ever your prefer... more »

How to Manage Your Tasks With iCal

By Alexia Petrakos

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As far as productivity applications are concerned, you can go the super-complicated "Getting Things Done" or GTD route (and there are plenty of GTD-focused applications out there) or you can get super-simple with a pad of paper and a pen. If you ... more »

How to Mute the Startup Sound on a Mac

By Alexia Petrakos

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The familiar startup sound on a Mac can be music to your ears one day, and a nuisance the next. If you're in a quiet environment like a library or don't want to disturb your fellow coffee shop patrons, that sound is at best an annoyance. There ... more »

How to Protect your Mac running Windows from Spyware, Adware and Viruses

By Alexia Petrakos

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Viruses, Spyware and Adware are virtually non-existent for the Mac Operating System. However, along with the release of Intel-based Apple Computers and the ability to install and run a Windows Operating System using Bootcamp or Parallels, a Mac ... more »

How to Rip DVDs to iTunes for Free

By Alexia Petrakos

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Want to watch movies from your own DVD library on your iPod? With Instant Handbrake, free software for Mac OSX, you can easily make any DVD into an iTunes-compatible movie... more »

How to Secure Files With Mac OS X Disk Utility

By Alexia Petrakos

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We all probably have sensitive information stored on our computers, readily available for anyone to see. To get a handle on information that can be dangerous in the wrong hands, Mac OS X's Disk Utilities allows you to create a Disk Image, fit to ... more »

How to Securely Erase Data From a Mac Hard Drive

By Alexia Petrakos

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When you move an item to the Trash and click "Empty Trash," your data is still recoverable. Even when you reformat a hard drive the right person can still dig up some of those personal files. The best way to securely erase data is to write over ... more »

How to Set up and Access Personal File Sharing on a Mac

By Alexia Petrakos

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Transferring files between two Apple computers is as easy as setting up a share and connecting to the drive through your home network. Personal file sharing allows other Macintosh users on your network to connect to the drives on your Mac. You ... more »

How to Setup E-mail on Your iPhone

By rkayne

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Here is how to set up your email on your iPhone for the first time... more »

How to Stop iPhoto From Automatically Launching

By Alexia Petrakos

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Every time you plug in your digital camera or your iPhone into your Apple Macintosh Computer, iPhoto launches. This is a feature, not a flaw, but you do lose a bit of control over your computer every time you place your iPhone on the charging ... more »

How to Translate Safari to Other Languages

By eHow Internet Editor

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Many Web sites will allow users to view their content in other languages. This can be an extremely useful function if you cannot read English very well or if you are using Safari from an international location. Safari allows you to set up your ... more »

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