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Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye
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Electronic Frontier Foundation publishes iPhone developer licensing agreement
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has published Apple's iPhone Developer Program Licensing Agreement, taking advantage of the Freedom of Information Act. What is your take on the agreement and...
Posted by Selena Frye | March 10, 2010, 12:03 PM PST | Latest comment by jkiernan@...
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Create your own SSL CA with the OS X Keychain
Vincent Danen explains how to use the Certificate Assistant that comes with Mac OS X to create your own CA with the help of the OS X Keychain Assistant.
Posted by Vincent Danen | March 8, 2010, 11:04 AM PST
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Apple's HTC patent suit: Can it derail Google's Android devices?
Apple said Tuesday that it is suing HTC for infringing on 20 patents related to the iPhone and pursuing a permanent cease and desist order that could derail a wide range of Android devices.
Posted by Larry Dignan | March 2, 2010, 11:12 AM PST | Latest comment by Shepps
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Remotely wake a sleeping Mac
Vincent Danen shares a simple script that you can use to remotely wake a sleeping Mac. Here's how to get it and configure it for your setup.
Posted by Vincent Danen | March 1, 2010, 6:00 AM PST
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Real-world lessons from users working with dual-boot Macs
Introducing a virtualized desktop to users needing to run Windows apps on Macs seems like a good idea until you start logging all the support calls. Erik Eckel offers a reality check.
Posted by Erik Eckel | February 24, 2010, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by techd_admin
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Using ExpanDrive to mount remote file systems
Vincent Danen recommends the ExpanDrive tool to integrate remote file systems with Mac OS X. You can use secure file transfer protocols and navigate remote file systems that will show up in Mac's...
Posted by Vincent Danen | February 22, 2010, 6:00 AM PST
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Produce high-quality video with Podcast Producer 2
Erik Eckel recommends Podcast Producer 2 in conjunction with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server if you need high-quality video production capabilities and easy distribution across a network.
Posted by Erik Eckel | February 17, 2010, 12:00 PM PST
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1Password for Mac OS X: One program to store them all
Vincent Danen strongly recommends a password-storage utility for use with Mac OS X. 1Password stores passwords and other secure info, works across browsers, and syncs to multiple systems.
Posted by Vincent Danen | February 15, 2010, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by dan@...
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Take a tour of the new Google Chrome beta for Mac
The Google Chrome browser has just updated its beta for the Mac. Take a video tour of the new features here, and get the download link if you want to give it a spin.
Posted by Selena Frye | February 12, 2010, 7:31 AM PST
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MacWorld 2010: Quickoffice launches cloud services on iPhone
Keep up with the latest from MacWorld 2010 if you can't be there in person. Here's a short demo of the new mobile productivity app for the iPhone.
Posted by Selena Frye | February 12, 2010, 7:18 AM PST
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Enhance Safari with Glims plug-in
Vincent Danen introduces a handy, free plug-in for the Safari Web browser that adds features Safari lacks and makes it much more useful.
Posted by Vincent Danen | February 8, 2010, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by vintagetechsw@...
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iPass on the Apple iPad: It's no netbook killer
Vincent Danen's anticipation turned to disappointment at the iPad unveiling. Here are his reasons why the Apple iPad fails to impress.
Posted by Vincent Danen | January 29, 2010, 7:51 AM PST | Latest comment by retrofire
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Apple introduces the iPad
See Apple CEO Steve Jobs announce the iPad. The new half-inch mobile device weighs 1.5 pounds; has a 1GHz Apple A4 chip; comes with 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity; plays video and music;...
Posted by Selena Frye | January 27, 2010, 1:48 PM PST | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Apple certifications for enterprise administrators
Erik Eckel evaluates the most appropriate Apple certifications for enterprise administrators to consider. Which one is best-suited for your job role?
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 27, 2010, 12:56 PM PST
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Managing SSL Certificate Authorities on OS X
Vincent Danen shows you how to add a Certificate Authority's root certificate on an OS X system, allowing any OS X service that uses SSL and the OS X keychain to trust any certificates issued by...
Posted by Vincent Danen | January 25, 2010, 6:00 AM PST
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Apple Tablet: The name game
Would you like to name the new Apple Tablet? You've probably seen the leading contenders, such as the iSlate, but if that's a little boring for you, take a whack at it! Play the name game just for...
Posted by Selena Frye | January 20, 2010, 9:28 AM PST | Latest comment by STL
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Snow Leopard keychain and password administration 101
Erik Eckel goes over the basics of troubleshooting problems with Snow Leopard's keychain and resetting account passwords.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 20, 2010, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by murraysg
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Using Cornerstone to handle Subversion on the Mac
If you use OS X as your development platform, Vincent Danen recommends his favorite Subversion client application for the Mac, the powerful and feature-rich, Cornerstone.
Posted by Vincent Danen | January 18, 2010, 6:00 AM PST
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Apple Tablet could change computing
Erik Eckel considers the Apple's latest unveiling, the much-discussed slate/tablet design. Will it have the same impact as the iPod and iPhone? He thinks it has the potential.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 12, 2010, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Sysadmin/Babysitter
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Syncing Mac's Address Book and iCal with Google Apps
Vincent Danen explains how Mac's Address Book and iCal can be synced with Google Apps with new built-in support in OS X 10.6.
Posted by Vincent Danen | January 11, 2010, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by cpguru21
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How to create a bootable USB to install OS X
Jesus Vigo goes over the steps to create a bootable USB to install OS X 10.7-10.8 and OS X 10.5-10.6, as well as how to put multiple versions on the same USB.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | April 2, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by themacjesus
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Creating and deleting files using the Mac Terminal
For Mac geeks who want to learn more about using the command line, Wil Limoges offers this basic tip for creating and deleting files in Terminal.
Posted by Wil Limoges | January 26, 2012, 7:21 AM PST
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The five best Mac task management apps
Erik Eckel recommends the five best apps that he has found for doing task management on Macs.
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 3, 2013, 10:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by sharon.wilson
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Tips for dual-booting Windows 8 on Macs
Erik Eckel recommends using Boot Camp to dual-boot Windows 8 on Macs. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Posted by Erik Eckel | March 20, 2013, 11:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by tsivonen
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Secret iPhone codes for the power user
Wil Limoges shares some of the iPhone codes that you can input on the number pad to perform a variety of tasks.
Posted by Wil Limoges | August 9, 2012, 7:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by langr
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Mac sharing Part 3: Windows in the mix
This part of the series on Mac sharing shows you how to connect and share files between Macs and Windows machines on your network.
Posted by Simon Barnett | May 1, 2013, 11:27 AM PDT
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How to mirror the iPad's display on large monitors
Erik Eckel explains the options for using adapters and AirPlay to mirror iPads' displays on larger monitors for meetings, presentations, and seminars.
Posted by Erik Eckel | March 21, 2012, 2:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by bingowringo
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Two SSH clients to consider for the iPad
Vincent Danen has used two SSH applications for the iPad that might come in handy if you need to remotely access a server. Here are his thoughts on iSSH and Prompt.
Posted by Vincent Danen | May 24, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by simonchope
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Mounting NFS volumes in OS X
Vincent Danen outlines the steps to set up NFS mounts with the Disk Utility GUI in Mac OS X and offers some basic tips on configuration.
Posted by Vincent Danen | April 5, 2010, 10:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by César
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How to diagnose a failing Mac hard disk
Erik Eckel shares some tips for diagnosing and recovering a failing Mac hard disk.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 18, 2012, 1:39 PM PST | Latest comment by JackR10
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Eliminate these common Mac backup errors
Backups do not fall into the "set it and forget it" category. To ensure reliable and secure backups of your data, watch out for these common mistakes.
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 24, 2013, 9:41 AM PDT
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How to back up and restore Boot Camp partitions
Backing up and restoring the Windows environment stored within Boot Camp partitions can be tricky. Jesus Vigo recommends this method using WinClone.
Posted by Jesus Vigo | May 9, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by themacjesus
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Scapple proves powerful mind-mapping app for Mac users
Scapple is a newly-released app for Mac users that aims to simplify the way you take notes, capture ideas for brain-storming, and map processes.
Posted by Erik Eckel | May 1, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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How to speed up a sluggish Mac
Wil Limoges shares his tips for speeding up a Mac that seems bogged down by performance problems.
Posted by Wil Limoges | September 21, 2011, 8:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by computerimpaired
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Clean up iPhoto to make it faster
Vincent Danen explains how to clean up your iPhoto library to make it faster. Depending on the size of your photo library, speeds can be improved moderately or significantly with a just a few tweaks.
Posted by Vincent Danen | June 28, 2010, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Introduction to OS X Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Vincent Danen gives you a basic overview of how ACLs can be managed in OS X with Finder.
Posted by Vincent Danen | March 16, 2011, 11:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by vdanen
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Change Mac permissions via the command line to save time
Erik Eckel explains the basics of the ls command, which displays file and folder information on the command line and allows you to edit permissions settings much quicker than using Mac's Finder.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 21, 2010, 12:31 PM PDT
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Apple data center deployment strategies await new Mac Pro specs
Will Apple unveil new Mac Pro specs that signal a renewed commitment to the enterprise data center?
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 16, 2013, 10:19 AM PDT
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The best Mac antivirus applications
Erik Eckel recommends two antivirus solutions for Mac protection.
Posted by Erik Eckel | April 11, 2013, 5:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by TraderStf@...
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Mac sharing Part 2: File-sharing scenarios
Sharing files between Macs is easy and convenient. Here are tips for various file-sharing scenarios, including AirDrop and User and Guest account sharing.
Posted by Simon Barnett | April 23, 2013, 11:52 AM PDT
