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Will the temperature of the room/computer affect it starting up?

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Probably not. Unless the room is below zero or above 90º.

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Where's the power button for an Apple Power PC?

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It's on the keyboard, top right corner. Look for a circle that is separated on top by a line.

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My laptop has no battery and I need to turn it on. What can I do if pressing the power button doesn't work?

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If it has no battery, it's not going to turn on no matter what you do.

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How do I turn on the internet on my Macbook Pro?

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If you look at the status bar near the top of your screen, you should see a WiFi signal (which looks like a bunch of concentric arcs). If there's a slash through the icon, your internet is off. You can click on that icon to turn the WiFi on and off as well as choose which network you're connected to.

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Where’s the power button on an iMac?

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On the back of the iMac, near the bottom right corner, if looking at it from behind.

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What do I do if my Mac has no power button?

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If your Mac does not appear to have a power button, it may be a newer model. Press and hold the Touch ID sensor, which is the upper-rightmost "key" on the keyboard. On Touch Bar compatible MacBooks, it is at the very right side of the Touch Bar.

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How long do I need to hold the power button?

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3 to 10 seconds, depending on how old it is. You should hold it until the Mac's display activates, which can take up to 10 seconds.

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Originally my Mac Mini was hooked up to a TV using HDMI. Now I want to switch to a computer monitor with VGA and DVI input. Can I just power off, move, and power on?

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Yes you can, although the Mac Mini does not have DVI, so you will have to use an adapter.

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