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OS X Tricks

How to reset your Mac OS X password without an installer disc

Posted by Ant on August 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 PM  |  447 Comments

Let’s say you totally forgot the password to log on to your Mac. Or maybe you purchased a used Mac from someone else and they’ve got it locked down. There are numerous ways to reset a password with no OS X discs…

How to reset your Mac OS X password without an installer disc
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OS X Features

Recover forgotten passwords saved to Mac’s Keychain Access

Posted by Ant on July 31st, 2009 at 9:23 PM  |  15 Comments

Remembering passwords can be quite the challenge, which is why many people simply let their Macs do the work and save them in Keychain Access. But what if you need to look up that password? Passwords are a pain. Let’s just get that out…

Recover forgotten passwords saved to Mac's Keychain Access
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Fixes

Fix your Mac’s spotty wireless connection after waking from sleep

Posted by Ant on January 9th, 2009 at 12:41 AM  |  16 Comments

Occasionally your Mac may decide it doesn’t want to connect to your wireless network via AirPort after you wake it from sleep. Other devices connect fine, so your router’s not the problem… maybe starting over can help. Over the past few…

Fix your Mac\'s spotty wireless connection after waking from sleep
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