Awesome Mac Remote Tricks


	Awesome Mac Remote Tricks

ericskiff

3-22-2007 11:53 AM

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mac, apple, remote, trick, tech, technology, cool, presentation, keynote, iphoto, itunes, macbook, macbook pro

ericskiff says:

I put my remote away the first day I got my macbook and haven't used it since. These tips might get me using it again!

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