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  1. How do I connect to my Windows Office Computer from my home Macintosh OS X system?
    The first step is download Connection Client for Mac from the Microsoft website. This will allow you to connect to office PC using Remote Desktop. The general address is http://www.mircosoft.com/mac

    Once the file has been downloaded perform the following steps

    Double click the file you...

  2. How do I delete a saved password in Internet Explorer 6?
    In order to remove a stored password follow the steps below.

    1) Open Internet Explorer
    2) From the Tools menu near the top of the window, select Internet Options.
    3) Click the Content tab
    4) From the Personal Information section click AutoComplete.
    5) Click Clear Passwords to dele...

  3. How do I eject a CD if the system is not responding to the eject key?
    Using the Disk Utility tool.

    1) Open the Applications Folder
        a) Open the Utilities Folder inside the Applications Folder
        b) Open the Disk Utilities Folder inside the Utilities  Folder
    2) Open the Disk Utilities tool
    3) A listing of avai...

  4. How do I get my MAC address in OS X
    Open System Preferences (typically found in Dock). Alternatively, use the Apple Menu in the left hand corner to select System Preferences. 
    Select NetworkDepending which MAC address you require select either Build in Ethernet(for your wired MAC address) or Airport(wireless MAC address)The M...

  5. How do I rebuild the desktop for Mac OS X 10.0 or later?
    Rebuilding the desktop is less of an issue in Mac OS X and is only applicable to the Classic environment in Mac OS X

    From the Apple menu select Choose System PreferencesClick the Classic icon from the System section
    Click the Advanced tabClick Rebuild Desktop

    ...

  6. How do I remove cookies on a Macintosh using Mozilla Firefox 2 browser?
    Click the Tools menuSelect Preferences
    Select AdvancedClick the Network tab
    In the Cookies section. select Clear NowClick OK
    ...

  7. How do I remove cookies on a Macintosh using Mozilla Firefox 3 browser?
    Click the Tools menuSelect Clear Private DataSelect the Cookies checkbox(or any additional selections)Click the Clear Private Data Now button....

  8. How do I restart my mac in Safe Mode(with Extensions off)? When would I use it?
    When you are unable to restart your Macintosh after you have installed a piece of software restarting in Safe Mode may allow you to address  the problem.
     
    1) Turn your system completely off.
    2) Start the system and hold down the Shift key after(not before) you hear the start up t...

  9. How do I use SSH on Mac OS X to access andromeda/pegasus?
    The terminal utility uses ssh to log into a remote computer. The utility is typically located in

    Macintosh HD -> Applications -> Utilities.

    1) Double click terminal
    2) At the log-in prompt enter

       ssh netid@andromeda.rutgers.edu   or
      ...

  10. The application I'm using is not responding. What can I do?
    If a program is not responding or the system is frozen you can
    Force Quit the program or restart the Finder. In order to Force Quit simultaneously depress

    APPLE + OPTION + ESCAPE

    A dialog box will appear with all the major processes displayed
    Select the unresponsive application ...

  11. Where can I get instructions for configuring VPN software for the Rutgers network?
    We have on-line instructions for obtaining VPN software and configurations instructions available from

    http://oit.rutgers.edu/vpn/


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