Connecting To A Wireless Network Away From Home
Have you ever taken your laptop on a trip and the hotel has wireless? Or maybe gone to a coffee shop with wireless? How do you connect to that …
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What to Expect in Snow Leopard, the Next Release of Mac OS X
Here’s a summary of what was revealed about Snow Leopard, Apple’s next version of the OS X operating system, at this year’s WWDC …
Continue ReadingGreat Widgets for Mac OSX
Do you still use widgets on your Mac? I do. Not many, but there are a few I can’t do without.
Continue ReadingMac Keyboard Shortcuts: Make Switching from Windows to Mac OS X Easier
Moving across from Windows to using a Mac can be little uncomfortable at first. The interface is superficially the same but fundamentally different. …
Continue ReadingApple Macs In Schools And Colleges
Answers to some of the most common questions about Apple in schools and colleges: Does Apple offer educational discounts? Does Apple offer educational …
Continue ReadingCreate Back Up DVD's of All The DVD's You Own
We all know how difficult it can be to keep your DVDs from getting scratched or nicked, thus causing skips or them not working at all. This how-to …
Continue ReadingProtect Mac, Linux, Unix or BSD Box From Theft Using the Terminal, Cron & Command SSH for Free
There’s a lot of programs on the market that will do this for you, but what they all (at least those I’ve seen) have in common is that …
Continue ReadingMacs In The Office
Microsoft has historically dominated the business market, but Apple Macs are starting to gain a foothold. We examine the pros and cons of Macs for …
Continue ReadingSerious Virus Hits Mac Users Spread Through Pirated Software Including iWork & Photoshop
Two dangerous viruses are spreading to Macs through pirated copies of iWork and Photoshop. We explore the problem, detail the solution, and explain …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Use Applescript on a Mac
If you want to use Mac OS X to it’s full extent, Applescript is a must-have for you. Learn how to use the advanced scripting features of Mac OS …
Continue ReadingWhy Use Mac OS X Instead of Windows?
This article is mostly for current Windows users or for you poor geeks who are bugged for every problem people around you get. This article could give …
Continue ReadingZimbra Desktop for OS X (Part 2: The Productivity Tools) Page 1
In my previous article I looked at Zimbra Desktop’s Mail and Contacts feature. In this second part in the Zimbra Desktop series, I will be …
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