5 Ways to Transfer Files from PC to Mac

If you're getting a new computer and decide to switch from PC to Mac, or you have both types on your home network or at work, you may be wondering how to transfer files from the PC to the Mac. Follow this guide for several easy methods that will allow you to transfer your data.
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METHOD 1 OF 5: USING WINDOWS MIGRATION ASSISTANT

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DOWNLOAD WINDOWS MIGRATION ASSISTANT ON YOUR WINDOWS PC. This program is run on both the Windows computer and the Mac, and transfers files and settings to the Mac. During this process, it will create a new user on the Mac computer, and all information will be transferred to that new user.
Out of all the methods listed here, this is the only one that will transfer personal information such as bookmarks, calendar information, contacts, and preferences.
Macs come with the Assistant already installed.
The program can be downloaded directly from the Apple website. Once it is downloaded, run the program to install it. After installation, the Migration Assistant will automatically open.

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DISABLE OTHER PROGRAMS. To ensure that the transfer happens without interruption, disable any antivirus and firewall software on the PC.

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KNOW THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD. Depending on what you are transferring and where you may need the administrator information for both the PC and the mac.

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CONNECT THE COMPUTERS. In order for Windows Migration Assistant to work, both computers must be on the same network. The most stable way to do this is to connect both computers directly with a CAT6 Ethernet cable. Both computers can also be connected to a home network through a router. You can also connect wirelessly, but this is not recommended due to the amount of data that may be transferred and the potential to get disconnected.

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RUN THE MIGRATION ASSISTANT. Once you’ve opened the Assistant in Windows, click Continue to begin searching for the Mac. On the Mac, open the Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder. Open the Finder, then click Go then utilities. Double-click on the Migration Assistant.
Select “From another Mac, PC, Time Machine backup, or other disk” then click Continue. After entering the administrator password, select “From another Mac or PC” and click Continue.

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SHUT DOWN OTHER PROGRAMS. The Assistant on the Mac will ask your permission to shut down other running programs. It will not function properly if other programs are running.

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SELECT YOUR PC. In the Mac Assistant, select your PC from the list and wait for the passcode to appear. You should see the same passcode on both your Mac and your PC’s screen. Once you have verified that they are showing the same code, click Continue on the PC assistant to move on.

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SELECT THE INFORMATION YOU WANT TO MOVE. After your Mac has scanned your PC for data, a list will appear showing you the data that can be transferred. You can select and deselect the data you prefer to transfer. Once you are satisfied, click Continue on the Mac. The transfer process will start, and a window will show the progress.

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LOG IN TO YOUR NEW ACCOUNT. Once the transfer is complete, you can log in to your newly created account and adjust your settings. You will be prompted to enter a new password when you log in to the new account for the first time.
METHOD 2 OF 5: SHARING FOLDERS THROUGH A DIRECT CONNECTION

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SET THE FOLDERS THAT YOU WANT TO SHARE. Browse for folders that you want to transfer to the Mac. When you have found one, right-click on it and select Properties from the menu. In the Properties window, click the Sharing tab.

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CLICK ADVANCED SHARING TO OPEN THE ADVANCED SHARING WINDOW. Check the “Share this folder” box. You can rename the folder to appear differently when it is opened on the Mac.

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ATTACH THE COMPUTERS. Take a CAT6 Ethernet cable and plug one end into the Mac and the other into the PC. Make sure that you are plugging the cable into the Ethernet port.

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FIND YOUR PC’S IP ADDRESS. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Enter “cmd” into the field and press Enter. This will open the command prompt. Type “ipconfig” and press enter to display your PC’s network information. Look for the IP or IPv

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address; it will be

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sets of digits separated by “.”. For example: 192.168.1.5

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OPEN THE SERVER CONNECTION ON THE MAC. Open Finder, then click Go in the menu bar. Select Connect to Server. A dialog will open, asking for the server address. In the field, type “smb://” followed by the IP address for the PC. Using the above example, the entry would look like “smb://192.168.1.

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”. Press connect.

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ENTER YOUR LOGIN INFORMATION. You may need the user name and password for your PC in order to connect to it. The server will appear on the desktop and you can browse and copy over any files that you have shared.
METHOD 3 OF 5: USING PORTABLE HARD DRIVES

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FORMAT THE DRIVE. There are two major filesystem formats for external drives that both Mac and PC can use. NTFS is the native filesystem for Windows. FAT32 is a filesystem that works on all operating systems.
NTFS drives can be read by Macs but not written to. This means that data can be copied off of an NTFS drive onto a MAc, but data cannot be written on to it from a Mac. FAT32 supports reading and writing from both Mac and PC.

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FAT3

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HAS A 4GB FILE SIZE LIMIT. This means that if you are transferring larger files from the PC, you will need to use NTFS. This will make your drive unwritable for Macs until you reformat it, but you can still use it to transfer files from the PC to the Mac.

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PLUG THE DRIVE INTO THE PC. Once the drive is connected, you can copy files and folders onto it. Wait until the files are finished copying, then disconnect the drive.

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PLUG THE DRIVE INTO THE MAC. Once the drive is connected, you can copy files and folders off of it. Wait until the files are finished copying, then disconnect the drive.
METHOD 4 OF 5: BURN CDS OR DVDS

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MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE PROPER HARDWARE. In order to burn a CD or DVD you need a drive capable of burning. Most current drives have this capability. In addition to hardware, you will need to have the proper software. Windows Vista and later come with DVD burning support natively built-in to the OS. Windows XP can burn CDs but not DVDs; you will need third-party software to burn data DVDs in Windows XP.

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INSERT A BLANK DISC. Autoplay should open, giving you the option to add files to the disc to be burnt. If Autoplay does not start, open Computer and then open the disc drive. You can drag and drop files here, and click the Burn button when you are ready.
CDs typically hold around 750MBs, while DVDs typically hold around 4.7GB.

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WAIT FOR THE BURN PROCESS TO COMPLETE. Depending on the amount you are burning and the speed of your drive, this could take up to several minutes.

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INSERT THE DISC IN YOUR MAC. The disc will appear on the desktop, allowing you to open it and copy files to your computer.
METHOD 5 OF 5: SENDING FILES THROUGH EMAIL

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DECIDE IF THE FILES ARE SMALL ENOUGH. If you only have a few small files to transfer, using email will be the simplest option. Many email providers limit file sizes to 25MB or less.

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OPEN YOUR EMAIL ON YOUR PC. Compose a new email, with yourself as the recipient. Add files by attaching them to the email. When you are finished attaching files, send the email.
Depending on how your email service operates, and how large the files are, it may take a few minutes for your email to arrive.

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OPEN YOUR EMAIL ON YOUR MAC. Open the email that you sent to yourself. Download the attached files to your Mac.
TIPS
Programs cannot be copied over, only documents and data.
There are certain Windows-only files, such as .exe files, that will not work on Macs.
VIDEO
With the ability to share files between computers, you no longer need to answer the question of whether you are a Mac or a PC user.
THINGS YOU\'LL NEED
A Windows-based PC
A Mac
An Ethernet Cable

How to Wash a Stuffed Animal in a Washing Machine: 8 Steps

After being lugged around and fiercely loved for years, plush toys can get more than a bit scruffy. Not to mention that most charities will not take stuffed animals unless they have been washed. Surface washing can't get to all of the hard spots, and harsh chemicals like ammonia may get out stains, but they can also cause the color to fade. So the option left is... machine washing!
STEPS

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MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PLUSH IS WASHABLE. Toys with any types of stiffeners should be surface washed only. Mohair, wool, rayon plush, and alpaca fur are not to be washed in a machine at all. And if the toy is too big or firmly stuffed, ix-nay on that.

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STITCH UP ANY RIPS OR LOOSE PARTS. Your child will not quickly forgive you if you lose Teddy's arm in the wash.

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PUT THE TOY INSIDE A PILLOW CASE AND SECURE WITH SAFETY PINS. If the animal is too large, a sheet also works well. In case something does fall off, the pillowcase or sheet will catch it before it gets sucked up.

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GENTLY PLACE THE TOY INSIDE THE WASHER. A mild detergent should be used. Tide with a touch of Downy is perfect for this. Another brand that most find helpful is Woolite. Soap Nuts also have hypoallergenic properties, which are good if your child has a dust mite allergy. Fabric softener is normally unnecessary and can harm the plush.

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SET THE WASHER ON COOL AND USE GENTLE CYCLE. This will reduce the risk of parts torn off, and hot water can discolor the animal.

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DRY. A dryer can work on some plushes, but most should be allowed to air dry outside.

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NOW, USE A DENTAL PICK TO PICK OUT KNOTS IN THE FUR.

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HAND THE TOY TO THE OWNER.
TIPS
Lot's of stuffed animals come with machine washing instructions. Read them before making final decisions.
WARNINGS
If washed too often, the toy can wear out its fabric.
Too much sun exposure will fade some stuffed animals.
Be prepared to comb out fur knots.
THINGS YOU\'LL NEED
A dirty stuffed toy
Some spare time
Good laundry detergent
A washing machine with cool and gentle cycles (not the laundromat!)
A dryer (optional)
A sunny windowsill or veranda
Dental pick
Needle, thread, and thimble (optional)
Pillowcase or sheet
Safety pins

How to Jailbreak an Ipod or Iphone Using Greenpois0N: 9 Steps

All iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad devices are supported, if using iOS 4.1 or higher.
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FIRST, DOWNLOAD GREENPOIS0N. It can be downloaded from their website.

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CONNECT YOUR DEVICE TO YOUR COMPUTER.

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MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE IS TURNED OFF BEFORE RUNNING GREENPOIS0N, IT WILL NEED TO BE OFF FOR THE JAILBREAK.

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RUN GREENPOIS0N.

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HIT THE JAILBREAK BUTTON. Greenpois0n will guide you through the jailbreak process.

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PUT YOUR DEVICE IN DFU MODE. Greenpois0n also guides you through this. Your device's screen should flash white.

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WAIT FOR GREENPOIS0N TO FINISH.

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YOUR DEVICE WILL REBOOT. When it completes, you will find the "Loader" app on your screen. Open it, and you can install Cydia from here.

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YOUR DEVICE WILL REBOOT AGAIN.
TIPS
If your device isn't allowed backgrounds or multi-tasking before the jailbreak, you can download WinterBoard and Features (found by searching) from Cydia. When you have both of those, open WinterBoard and select the themes. Find Backgrounds, Multitasking and select it, then close WinterBoard. Wait for your device to reboot.
Using Cydia and WinterBoard, you can now change the way your iOS looks, works, and sounds.
Cydia can help you get an app called appcake and you can get any game on the App Store free from appcake.
WARNINGS
Your warranty with Apple becomes void
Your device may freeze
Your device may act slower
Your device may act stranger
Apps may crash more
THINGS YOU\'LL NEED
iPod/iPhone/iPad USB cable
Your device
Your computer
Greenpois0n
Wi-Fi enabled on your device

3 Ways to Change Your Apple ID

If you'd like to change your Apple ID, there are a couple ways to go about it. However, there are times when this can be a problem. This article will help you figure out what to do, to get the results you need. Read on!
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METHOD 1 OF 3: CHANGING YOUR EXISTING APPLE ID

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SIGN IN TO YOUR APPLE ID ACCOUNT. Go to https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/, and click on "Manage your Apple ID."

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CLICK "NAME, ID, AND EMAIL ADDRESSES." Locate your existing Apple ID, and click the blue Edit label to the right of your ID.

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ENTER YOUR NEW APPLE ID. Use an email address that's not likely to change.[1]
METHOD 2 OF 3: CREATING A NEW APPLE ID IN ITUNES

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OPEN ITUNES. If you have an Apple ID from mac.com or me.com, you will not be able to change your existing ID. You will need to create a new one. From the Store menu, select "Sign Out," and then from the same menu, select "Create Apple ID."

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FILL IN THE FORM. After you click "Create Apple ID," you'll be asked to read the terms and conditions before you continue. After you do that, you'll be presented with a form to fill in.
Email: enter your primary email address here. A verification email will be sent there.
Password: enter your favorite password. It must be eight characters, include an upper case letter and a lower case letter, and a number.
Security questions: pick three questions from the popup menus, and provide answers you will remember.
Optional rescue email: in case you forget your password and your security questions.
Date of birth. Some Apple store titles are restricted to ages 17 and older.
Email choices. You can choose to receive emails from Apple. If those are not of interest, deselect them before continuing.
When you're done, click "Continue."

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ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION. When you've filled everything out, click the "Create Apple ID" button at the bottom of the page. Congratulations, you have a new ID![2]
METHOD 3 OF 3: CREATING A NEW APPLE ID AT APPLE.COM

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GO TO THE APPLE ID HOME PAGE. Navigate to https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/, and click on "Create an Apple ID."

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ENTER YOUR NEW APPLE ID AND PASSWORD. Your Apple ID must be a valid email address that's not in use and not a domain owned by Apple. Enter and confirm your password, as well.

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ENTER YOUR SECURITY QUESTION. Make sure this is something you're not going to forget, but would be hard for somebody to guess. You can even choose your own security question!

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ENTER YOUR NAME AND BIRTHDATE. Apple has some restorations on downloads if you're under 17.

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ENTER YOUR ADDRESS AND LANGUAGE. Apple can tailor what you see to your native language.

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CHECK YOUR PREFERENCES. You can have Apple send you emails and newsletters—or not! If you already have an Apple ID, and are getting all the email you need, you can leave those options unchecked.

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CREATE YOUR ID. Enter the captcha code, agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then click "Create Apple ID." Your account is created!
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TIPS
Apple recommends you use your primary email address for your Apple ID.
WARNINGS
Apple makes no provision for changing Apple IDs for some types of accounts, such as those ending in me.com or mac.com. You can try contacting Apple directly, either through their support lines or at an Apple Store near you.

How to Change Your Passcode on iPhone/iPod Touch: 6 Steps

Changing a passcode on your iPhone is mainly used for security reasons, (ex., someone hacking into your device) but can also be used just because you want one. Most people use it for safety.
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_ 1OPEN SETTINGS APP. The settings app is the app with the gears on it, like most settings icons.

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TAP THE GENERAL BUTTON. The General button also has a set of gears.

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FIND THE PASSCODE LOCK BUTTON. Tap on it.

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TYPE IN YOUR CURRENT PASSCODE.

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GO TO EITHER CHANGE PASSCODE_ OR _SIMPLE PASSCODE_
_ 6TYPE IN YOUR NEW PASSCODE
IF YOU TAP SIMPLE PASSCODE_, AND THE TOGGLE IS ORIGINALLY SET TO OFF, YOU WILL HAVE TO TYPE IN A PASSCODE USING THE KEYBOARD.
If you tap _change passcode_, then you will have to type in a four digit code.


WARNINGS
Try not to lose your passcode, as you might have to restore it.

How to Recover Lost Contacts on an iPhone: 6 Steps

In case you've lost a few contacts due do a malfunction or momentary blind fit of rage after an argument, and you now want to restore them, here's how:
STEPS

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OPEN ITUNES ON YOUR COMPUTER.

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CONNECT YOUR IPHONE TO YOUR COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE.

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How to Take a Screenshot With an iPhone: 6 Steps (with Pictures)

If you want to know how to take a screenshot with your iPhone, just follow these easy steps.
STEPS

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TURN ON YOUR IPHONE. Just hold down the button on the top right of the phone and wait for the white Apple logo to appear.

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FIND THE IMAGE YOU WANT TO CAPTURE. You can choose any image from your email, photos, home screen, or from anything you find online.

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FIND YOUR SLEEP/WAKE BUTTON. This is the button on the top right of your phone. It's the button you use to turn your phone on and off.

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FIND YOUR HOME BUTTON. Your home button is the round button centered on the bottom of your iPhone. It has a picture of a white square in the center.

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HOLD DOWN THE SLEEP/WAKE AND HOME BUTTONS AT THE SAME TIME AND RELEASE THEM. If you were able to take a screenshot, then you should hear a camera shutter sound and see a white screen.[1]
You only need to hold the two buttons down for one second for this to work.
You don't have to release the buttons at the exact same time.

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CHECK YOUR CAMERA ROLL TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAPTURED THE IMAGE. To find your Camera Roll, simply click on the "Photos" application on your home screen. Then click on "Camera Roll," which should be listed as your first album. Your screenshot should be the last image in this album.
If you weren't able to take the screenshot, try to do it again and hold down the buttons for a second longer this time.
TIPS
Your screenshot image will now be in the photo in the Camera Roll (Saved Photos, in iPod touch 1G, 2G, 3G, iPad 1).
Your image will also be synced to your computer the next time you sync.
You can take a screen shot with any version of the iPhone except the first.

How to Reinitiate the Setup Assistant on Mac OS X 10.5 or Later

Do you have a locked Macbook with MacOS X? Here's how to login and unlock it.
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TURN ON YOUR MACBOOK.

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PRESS AND HOLD THE [APPLE] AND "S" KEYS WHEN YOU HEAR A CHIME SOUND.

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RELEASE THE KEYS WHEN YOU SEE COMPUTER CODE ON A BLACK AND WHITE SCREEN.

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TYPE AT THE PROMPT: /sbin/mount -uw /

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PRESS THE [ENTER] KEY.

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TYPE NEXT: rm /var/db/.applesetupdone

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PRESS THE [ENTER] KEY.

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RESTART. Your Macbook will restart and you can create a new user and password by going through the installation wizard.

How to Scan Barcodes With an Android Phone Using Barcode Scanner

Scanning barcodes of products for info about them used to be something only employees could do. Now you can use a barcode scanner app on your Android to look up pricing, reviews, and other info on any product at a store.
STEPS

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HIT THE SEARCH SPYGLASS TOOL IN GOOGLE PLAY.

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TYPE IN "BARCODE." Select the "barcode scanner" option.

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INSTALL THE APP BY CLICKING "INSTALL." Then click "Open" to activate the barcode scanner

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MATCH UP THE RED BAR WITH A BARCODE FOR THE PRODUCT YOU WANT TO SCAN.

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OPEN ANY OF THE INFORMATION SOURCES YOU WANT SUCH AS GOOGLE SHOPPER OR JUST GOOGLE TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT.
TIPS
Be patient with the scanner, it can take a minute or two to work sometimes.
Turn down the volume on your phone a bit so the loud beeping noise it makes when it completes a scan doesn't bother any other shoppers or employees.
WARNINGS
Be careful with products you're scanning in case you don't want to actually buy them!