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Tips for using Mac OS X 10.6, also known as Snow Leopard

Snow Leopard was released in August 2009. These Tips apply to Mac OS 10.6 and may not be accurate for earlier or later versions.

How to use your iPad or iPhone as a second monitor

Air Display.

I work with a MacBook Pro on my lap and don’t use an external monitor. But once in a while I need just a little bit of extra room on my screen. Did you know your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch can be an extra screen? Here’s how to make it happen.

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How to see your purchase history in iTunes

iTunes Purchase History.

Movies, apps, music — if you get it from iTunes, then there’s a record of it in your Account. Here’s how to find out where all that ‘stuff’ came from, and how much it cost you.

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Restrict computer use with Parental Controls

Parental Controls are powerful.

Take charge of what your kids do on your Mac. Set them up with their own account and choose what software they can use, which websites they may or may not visit and even what times the’re allowed to use the computer. Here’s what you need to know.

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Make over your Mac – 10 transformative settings

The Appearance pane in System Preferences.

When’s the last time you looked at the Appearance pane in System Preferences? If you haven’t visited for a while it could be worth your while to take a look. Here’s how the Appearance pane can help you.

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