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How To: Uninstall Mac Applications

As much fun as it is to find and install applications on your Mac, sometimes you run into a situation where you need to uninstall the application completely. Here are some reason why you might want to uninstall applications on your Mac: You want to free up some disc space on your hard drive You [...]

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How To: Personalize Your New Mac

Have you just bought a new Mac? Are you trying to figure out how to personalize it more to your tastes? Well you have found the right article. Use some of these tips and tricks to get your Mac looking and feeling the way you want it to. Changing Your Desktop This perhaps more than [...]

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Going From PC to Mac: The Basics

More and more people are continuing to make the jump from their PC setup to a Mac setup. If you are one of those people, then this is a basic setup guide that will definitely assist you during your transition. Congratulations on making a great decision, becoming a Mac user is going to be a [...]

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How to: Use Activity Monitor and How it Helps

Wonder why your Mac seems to be running slowly or whether or not an application needs to be shut down? Using Activity Monitor on your Mac is like taking your computer to the doctor – it’s a great way to quickly diagnose the basic processes of your machine and graphically shows you your Mac’s “vital [...]

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How to: Share My Photos

Do you have vacation photos that you’re dying to share with your loved ones both near and far? Need advice on some paint samples or decor decisions? Now it’s easier than ever to share photos on your Mac. Here are a few tips on the easiest way to upload, share and publish your photos in [...]

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How to: Use Shortcuts and Utilities for Quick Tasks

Mac’s operating system is full of ways to cut down on the time that it takes to do certain tasks or shortcuts to make work easier. Though it seems daunting at first, there’s a huge list of available shortcuts that are simple to learn and will help you to save time and energy when working [...]

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How to: Use Windows on a Mac

If you’re new to using a Mac and more comfortable with a Windows environment, don’t despair – now with Mac’s Intel-based solutions for the past few years, it’s possible to run Windows on your Mac. Though Apple’s OS will provide most users with all they’d ever need, some die-hard Windows users will be happy to [...]

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How To: Back up your Mac

One of the most important things to learn when using a new application and operating system is how to back up important information and documents. All too often, users don’t educate themselves on how to back up their data until it’s too late.

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How To: Screenshots on your Mac

Whether you’re working on a presentation or looking to share an interesting image from the Internet, there are plenty of simple and easy ways to take screenshots on your Mac. From keyboard shortcuts to easy-to-use applications, taking screenshots will take your ability to share images to the next level. Keyboard shortcuts The simplest way to [...]

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