How to reset my Admin Password?

Hi,
I bought a new Macbook Pro laptop yesterday running OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 and had it been set up in store so when I got home it was ready to use. Did not have to set up anything!
Today I was trying to search for some videos on youtube and apparently i need the latest adobe flash player to play videos, which I have downloaded already but it asks for the admin password? Which i have no idea what it is? I think it has been set up in store and i wasn't told about it? I was told I can change it anytime but is it possible to change it without knowing the original password? And if so how can i do it?
Thanks a lot! x

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You should have been able to choose your password at the Apple Store. If not, you need to change your password.
You can change your password without knowing the old one. If your Apple ID was set on your Mac, you can try resetting your password with your Apple ID > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274
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