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Introduction to Bash Scripting

Here’s a great tutorial for bash scripting: http://www.linuxconfig.org/Bash_scripting_Tutorial

Linux and OS X: Harness the Power of Bash

If you’re doing any work with Linux or OS X computers, knowing even a little bit of bash can save you a whole lot of work. You can write automated backup scripts, you can scan for [...]

December 9th, 2008 | Category: Linux, Mac OS X, Nerd Stuff, Programming | 3 comments - (Comments are closed)

µTorrent Mac Beta Finally Released

I just received this e-mail from the μTorrent Mac Team:

Psst…

You asked us to tell you about µTorrent Mac developments.

The beta is out. It’s Leopard and Intel only right now, but we’re working to expand support soon.

Get it here: mac.utorrent.com/beta

Remember it’s beta software, so there may be bugs and annoyances. [...]

November 26th, 2008 | Category: Mac OS X, Software | Comments are closed

Keep Your Address Book in Sync with Dropbox (Mac OS X)

Disclaimer: some users have reported that this method does not work properly. Rest assured that it works, but I only recommend it for people comfortable with the Terminal. There’s a lot of room for error.

Please back up your Address Book before attempting this method. I am not responsible for lost data. Please [...]

November 24th, 2008 | Category: Mac OS X, Nerd Stuff | 56 comments - (Comments are closed)

Home & End: Key Bindings in OS X

One thing has bothered me about Macs: the key bindings. Specifically, I was annoyed that the home, end, page up, and page down keys don’t work like they “normally” do on a Windows machine. I found myself having to use the awkward “Apple + arrow” combinations to advance to the front or end of [...]

September 20th, 2008 | Category: Mac OS X | 3 comments - (Comments are closed)

Secure Memory on Mac OS X

Nothing cheeses me off more than lazy Mac OS X users who don’t lift a finger to secure their OS. Yeah, Macs are currently not the most common target for hacks and viruses (viri?), but that hardly means that they’re invulnerable.

You can read more about some OS X security stuff, but here’s the [...]

September 8th, 2008 | Category: Apple, Mac OS X, Operating Systems | Comments are closed

Basic OS X Hardening

Basic computer setup and security compiled for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), 10.4 (Tiger), and 10.5 (Leopard)

I spend a lot of time with computers… it’s my job. Most of the time, people worry about patching up their Windows machines — and for good reason! Similar to our (slightly dated) Windows Security Guide, the [...]

April 5th, 2008 | Category: Apple, Mac OS X | Comments are closed

10 Must-Have Free Applications for Mac OS X

01.19.05 The following is a list of free applications that greatly enhance Mac OS X at zero cost to the end user. I compiled this list with a few key points in mind.

The application has to be free. No shareware allowed. It IS ok if a free application also has a paid version [...]

August 12th, 2006 | Category: Mac OS X, Software | 2 comments - (Comments are closed)
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