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VMware Fusion or Parallels? - You have a Mac, but need to run Windows because you have certain programs you have to use, but they're Windows based.  You can still run them on your Mac.  You just need to purchase "Virtual Machine" software.  Virtual Machines allow you to run Windows on a Mac.  Which one you choose doesn't matter.  They both work basically the same.  I prefer Fusion.  But...I have Fusion on my Mac running Windows Vista and...I have Parallels running Windows XP.

Crossover (Standard) - Another Virtual Machine, but you don't have to load Windows!  Run Internet Explorer 7, MS Office right from your MAC, without having to boot into Windows.  This program is real buggy, so if you're not willing to deal with "issues", ie, it works like Windows, not like a Mac :), then don't use it.  I have it...never use it!

Clean your MacBook or MacBook Pro screen - Apple says to use a lint free cloth.  I have no idea what that is, so I use a soft cotton towel.  Moisten one end with luke warm water.  Wipe your screen down, then dry it with the other end.  It works perfect on my MacBook!
 

Mac Firewall - The firewall on your Mac is turned off.  It comes defaulted that way.  Click on "System Preferences".  Click on "Security".  Click on the tab "Firewall".  Choose "Set access for specific services and applications".  Then "Lock" your choice so it can't be changed.
Your Mac firewall will now block all "incoming" requests from the web.  Should you open a program that needs information from the web, you will see a windows like this:

Since you opened the program (in the above instance, I opened MS Word), allow it.  If this window pops up, and you don't know what it is, deny it.

Finding open programs on your Mac - If you come from a Windows environment like me, it can be frustrating trying to find an open application (when you have multiple applications opened) on your Mac.  Hold the "command" key down and tap the "tab" key.  This allows you to "scroll" through the open applications on your Mac.  Let go of the tab and command buttons and that program comes to the front.

Minimize or Hide all applications at once
It can be frustrating when you have a bunch of applications opened, and you want to get to your desktop.  There are 2 ways to get to your desktop quickly.

• Use "Expose".  Open "System Preferences", Open "Expose & Spaces", Click on "Expose", at "Application windows", change it to "F6".  Now, when you want to get to your desktop, hit the F6 key.  To bring all the applications back, hit the F6 key again.
   

• Use "Show Desktop".  It's a "free" program that minimizes all your applications at once.    Click here to download it.