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How to reinstall OS X – Apple Support

Sunday, July 17th, 2016

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Start up from OS X Internet Recovery by holding down Option-Command-R immediately after turning on or restarting your Mac. Release the keys when you see the Apple logo. Startup is complete when you see the OS X Utilities window.

Open Disk Utility from the OS X Utilities window, then use Disk Utility to erase your built-in hard disk using the OS X Extended (Journaled) format. Quit Disk Utility when done.
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

– – X+Q is Art, X+Q is Gifts

Monday, June 27th, 2016

Balancing Blue Bunny – wonderful office decor

http://www.xiqiart.com/en/XJArtGifts/Show/224.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=xiqiart&espv=2&biw=1298&bih=806&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi_2IDoh77NAhVKRSYKHTJqAagQ_AUIBygC#tbm=isch&q=xiqiart+blue+bunny&imgrc=ZWFM6utxhPZHDM%3A

http://xiqiart.com/en/DesignGifts/L/134.html

How to Enable Text-to-Speech on the Kindle for iPhone App : Kindle & iPad – YouTube

Saturday, January 30th, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h953gJCjzpQ is useful

some additions:
* triple click is now in separate menu
* the new IOS has “Accessibility/Speech” in addition to VoiceOver * Use Alex as the voice (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203077)

How do I reset my 920XT Archive – Garmin Forums

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

https://forums.garmin.com/archive/index.php/t-145563.html

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taken from the FR920xt manual:

Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.
This does not erase any of your data or settings.
1 Hold “powerbutton” for 15 seconds. The device turns off.
2 Hold “powerbutton” for one second to turn on the device.

Clearing User Data
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default values. NOTE:
This deletes all user-entered information, but it does not delete your history. 1 Hold “powerbutton”.
2 Select Yes to turn off the device.
3 While holding “downbutton” hold “powerbutton” to turn on the device. 4 Select Yes.

Restoring All Default Settings
NOTE:
This deletes all user-entered information and activity history. You can reset all settings back to the factory default values. Select “3dotbutton” > Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.

Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, GPS version, and software information.
Select “3dotbutton” > Settings > System > About.
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Retina Macbook 2015 Teardown

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

Microphones appear near audio jack on RHS
as described in step 23

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Retina+Macbook+2015+Teardown/39841

Enable POP – Gmail Help

Saturday, December 26th, 2015

gmail to gmail pop using domains
uses
pop.gmail.com
Use SSL: Yes
Port: 995
with the password as the in the domain (joe@mydomain.com)

This may also require
turning of some of the domain security
https://support.google.com/mail/troubleshooter/6323470#ts=1665162 QT:{{”
Username and password not working? Some apps require you to also turn on access for less secure apps before setting up POP/IMAP connections. “}}

Panasonic DMC-TS25D – LUMIX TS25: Active Lifestyle Tough Camera

Saturday, December 26th, 2015

http://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/DMC-TS25D.html
also
ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/camera/dmcts25/dmc-ts25_en_advanced_om.pdf

Helpcentral | SLN26784 – Yahoo Small Business to Aabaco Small Business Checklist

Sunday, November 15th, 2015

https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN26784.html

Forerunner 920XT Owner’s Manual

Sunday, October 25th, 2015

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/forerunner920/EN-US/GUID-8C3A59EF-0B26-4E90-94B9-C89C37AF25E3.html

also
http://www.garmin.com/us/support

Use your iMac as an external monitor

Monday, October 5th, 2015

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-your-imac-as-a-monitor/