I just got a macbook air
I am so lost,,, i went from regular computer laptop to this, what are the command buttons for? Where can i find what all keys do with the FN button?
OP is 10.9.2 dont see it listed.
These articles explain the behavior of modifier keys and function keys.
Command key is a modifier key.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1343
Function keys:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3399
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Hi,
The Mac version will use your Apple ID as the first and only choice...
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Malware is constantly changing to get around the defenses against it. The instructions in this comment are valid as of now, as far as I know. They won't necessarily be valid in the future. Anyone finding this comment a few days or more after it was posted should look for more recent discussions or start a new one.
Back up all data before proceeding.
Step 1
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.vsearch.agent.plist
Right-click or control-click the line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
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Repeat with each of these lines:
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.daemon.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.helper.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/Jack.plist
Restart the computer and empty the Trash. Then delete the following items in the same way:
/Library/Application Support/VSearch
/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/Jack
/System/Library/Frameworks/VSearch.framework
~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ConduitNPAPIPlugin.plugin
Some of these items may be absent, in which case you'll get a message that the file can't be found. Skip that item and go on to the next one. Even if you find none of the items listed in this step, go on to Step 2.
Step 2
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Reset the home page and default search engine in all the browsers, if it was changed.
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You can return a new Mac within 14 days of purchase.
Return it and get another one
A new Mac is in warranty for 1 year from the date of purchase.
A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.
AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273
Call AppleCare.
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Hope info from this below linked article is helpful..
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2351
A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.
AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273
Call AppleCare.
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