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Why I’m Leaving MobileMe (Hint: It’s Not the Botched Launch)
I don't care that Apple blew the MobileMe launch. I'm breaking up with MobileMe for other reasons. And it's not me, it's you, Apple.

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iMac Airport Strength, Cellphone Syncing and Using Mail for Gmail
This week we have questions about getting the best Airport signal from your iMac, using iSync to sync your cellphone with your Mac and accessing Gmail through Mail.

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Save and Share Important Web Pages With Your Mac
Surfing the web can be like panning for gold. Know how to save and sharev the nuggets you find.

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Print Screen, Non-Apple Displays, and Stopping Apps from Automatically Opening
This week we have questions about the Mac version of Print Screen, using a non-Apple display and stopping apps from opening at login.

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Do I Need Virus Protection for My New Mac?
If you own a PC, you better get all the latest anti-virus software up and running before even connecting to the internet. What about Macs?

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Resetting Your Admin Password, Cleaning Your New Mac and Viewing VCD Files

What to do when you've lost your Admin password, how to keep your Mac clean and playing VCD files.

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Need Speed – How Fast of a Mac is Fast Enough?
Everyone wants a fast computer, but how do you know when you are wasting your money? We tell you what to look for and where to find it.

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How Do I Store My iTunes Library on an External Hard Drive?

Sick of your Mac telling you you are out of hard drive space? If you have an extra hard drive, start by moving your iTunes library on to it.

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Out of Space? Store Your Photo Libraries on an External Hard Drive
Find out how to clear out extra room on your hard drive by moving your photos to an external drive.

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195 Free Mac Video Tutorials – The Master List for New Mac Users
Do you prefer to watch more than reading? Pull up the recliner and check out our list of free Mac video tutorials.

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195 Free Mac Video Tutorials – The Master List for New Mac Users – Part 2

Part 2 continues the master list with free video tutorials and tips for the iLife apps.

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Hey, What About the Mac at WWDC ‘08?
The keynote kind of ripped off the Mac fans as far as stage time went. What should we be expecting from the little bit we got?

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Where Is the Best Place to Buy Software for My New Mac?
There are lots of places to choose from, but where can you get software cheapest, fastest and with the least hassle?

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How Do I Make Start Menu Like I Had in Windows?
It's sad, but for some switchers, when you take away the Start menu, they just stop in their tracks. Let's start you up again.

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Pssst… Want to Buy Leopard or iLife for $30?
$30 for these make buying them seem a no-brainer. So how do you get such a good deal these days?

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Most People Who Buy Their Own Premium Computer Buy a Mac
Has Apple captured the high ground in personal computers? According to the latest data, it looks that way.

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What Are My Choices In Using a Mouse With My New Mac?
In other words, do I have to use this Apple Mighty Mouse I hate? I kinda liked my old one. Well, you're in luck. Read on…

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What Keys Give Me What Symbols On the Mac?
I can never find them when I need them. You know, the arrows, boxes, symbols and accents. It's not as easy as it should be.

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Crossing Over To Play Windows Games On Your Mac
The Mac cannot compete with Windows in the gaming arena, but here's one (cheap) way to reclaim some of that ground. Half-Life 2 anyone?

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Does your Airport reception suck or is it broken? Did you know you can borrow someone else's? It's a great tip to use when in a pinch.

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