Tips to speed up your Mac if it is running slow

Here are some things you can do to help keep your Mac running smoothly.

1. Shutdown unwanted apps
2. Use Activity Monitor
3. Get rid of preference panes
4. Cut down on Login items
5. Free up hard drive space
6. Software update
7. Verify Disk and Repair Permissions
8. Turn off visual effects
9. Reboot

How to Copy a DVD (not copy-protected)

From time to time you may find yourself wanting to burn a DVD that you are someone else has created.  The following instructions will not work with a copy-protected DVD with a Hollywood blockbuster on it.  Sorry Marvel fans.

1) Click on Spotlight in your menu bar, type in "Disk Utility," then select it when it appears.

2) Insert the DVD to be copied and select "SuperDrive" from the left-side menu.