27 August 2010

OSX: Disable Skype Splash Screen on Mac OSX

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How to disable the loathsome splash screen when Skype starts

OSX: SuperDuper – The Other Backup Software

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SuperDuper is the other backup program for OSX. It’s has one killer feature that Time Machine lacks.

OSX: Path Finder Review

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It took me a while to get used to Path Finder. Now I can’t imagine using the OSX Finder at all.

Review: goSerial – Console Break for Network Devices on OSX

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This is a quick look at the serial console program for Mac OSX called goSerial. There are not many serial consoles programs available and I wanted to review this for my own use.

Using Choosy for OSX. A Better Way to Use Multiple Browsers.

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I use multiple web browsers all day. One for typical web, and another for network management. I need a way to easily select which one I want.

OSX: Changing Hibernation Mode – UPDATED

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OSX has a feature that enables three different modes of hibernation. If you hibernate often, you should consider changing the default.

Opinion:Study, iPad, DRM and Me

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A look at changing my study and reading habits with the Apple iPad – but not the iBooks until DRM is sorted out.

Monolingual and Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server

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Notes on using Monolingual on Snow Leopard Server

Internets of Interest: 21st Sep

Collection of useful, relevant or inane places on the the Internets for 21st Sep:

Internets of Interest: 9th Feb – 15th Feb

OSX: Text Editing

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I don’t do “word processing”, I write. I have different tools for writing depending on the task. Here is a review of OS X text editors that I use and would recommend.

OSX: Eject Key Joyfulness

When shutting down your MAC using function and the eject button is the fastest way to get things done.

Apple MacBook Pro Disappointment Today

I am sure that most of you know that Apple refreshed their MacBook lineup. However the MacBook Pro 17″ didn’t get much love. As Pooh Bear would say, “Bother!”.