Many users have problems with MacBook. New Apple devices are ready to work directly out of the box, but when you first buy newcomers, do not know how to perform one or another function and adjust your device correctly.
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Apple constantly updates its software, so do not forget to periodically go to "update programs" and execute the update procedure. Your computer will work much faster and better with fresh versions of programs.
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Then turn on the right click on the Trekpad. Many are perplexed why Apple did not include this option in the standard settings package, because it greatly simplifies life. In the trackpad settings, set the "Impression of the auxiliary button".
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Mac OS X The menu bar shows only the time and day of the week. But you can add date and month there. Select "Date and Time" settings, and then "Clock". Set "Show Date". In the same section, you can set the correct time and date.
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Configure Expose and Spaces features. The first allows you to view the windows of all running programs at the same time and show a clean desktop without open tabs. Spaces allows you to break the screen not several workspaces at the same time. In the settings, open the "Expose & Spaces" item and assign keys to call functional operations.
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Despite the fact that Mac OS X is the safest system, the setting of additional security measures will not be superfluous. Go to "Security" section and select "Firewall". Unlock the lock, enter the administrator password and click "Run". This feature will be tightly monitored and filtered all network packets passing through the system. It is particularly relevant in the work of computers in enterprises.
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If you store Important documents and files on your computer, back up. To do this, the MacBook provides Time Machine program. Simply insert the disk into the computer, and MacBook will tell you what to do next, proposing to perform one of the functions.
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Despite the fact that the best browser for Mac OS X is Safari, sometimes it is necessary to use an alternative source. Install one of the additional programs on MacBook - Firefox, Chrome or Opera. If you like to use Safari, install a special plugin - GLIMS for it. He greatly simplifies work with the browser and makes it much more pleasant.
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There is no Windows Media Player in MacBook, so you will not be able to view WMV and WMA video. But you can fix this problem. Immediately install the Flip4Mac WMV plugin on the computer, which will allow you to view Windows-format video. Also install Perian and VLC Player plug-ins, which will play audio and videos of almost all formats.
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If you like to carry files from one device to another, you will need a program that allows you to convert files from one format to another. It is called Handbrake and is very easy to use.
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If you want to be aware of all events, install on MacBook Growl. This program allows you to display all the alerts of other programs. If you receive a message to mail, the download of any file will end, etc., you immediately learn about it - GrowL will instantly display a special message.
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Mac OS X supports ZIP archives, but if you suddenly download RAR format, the Stuffit Expander utility will help you. Monolingual program allows you to delete with MacBook unnecessary garbage and shortcuts.
After setting the applications described above, your MacBook will be ready for use and can solve most of the tasks. Convenient applications will contribute to the easy and uninterrupted work of the device.
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