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How to use your PowerBook G4, MacBook Pro or MacBook with the display closed

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If you use an external display or projector with any MacBook Pro or PowerBook G4 and a USB mouse or keyboard, you can close the display and still use the computer. Here's how.

  1. Make sure the computer is plugged in to an outlet using the AC power adapter.
  2. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your computer.
  3. Connect the Apple video (VGA or DVI) adapter that came with your computer to the appropriate port on the external display or projector and turn the display or projector on.

OS X boot keys

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Startup Keystroke Description

Command-S Boot into Single User Mode

Command-V Boot using "Verbose" mode (shows all kernel and startup console messages)

X Reset startup disk selection and boot into Mac OS X Server

Shift Boot into "Safe Boot" mode, which runs Disk First Aid. A reboot will be required afterward.

Option Boot into Open Firmware to select a boot device

Command-Option-Shift-Delete Bypass internal harddrive on boot

T Boot into Firewire target disk mode

Changing phone: Palm Treo 650 versus Nokia N95 vs Apple iPhone

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Due to a mishap, my dear Palm Treo 650 kicked the bucket last week, and I was forced to change phone.

Since I needed to change cellular provider as well, I decided to get a new subscription plan with Tre.it, and get a Nokia N95.

These are my considerations based on my first days of use. I can tell you right away, though, that I miss my Treo!

Palm Treo 650

Pro

Full keyboard

Very sturdy, solid feeling

Touch screen

Lots, and lots of software

Amazing battery life. I had my Treo on for more than a week, with regular usage

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