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How to create a bootable USB to install OS X

April 2, 2013 6:00am PDT

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.

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Cracking Open the HTC One X

May 10, 2012 1:34pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC One X. Inside the Android handset, he found hardware from Qualcomm, Samsung, Synaptics, and more.

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A quick tutorial on coding Android's accelerometer

September 16, 2011 11:55pm PDT

The accelerometer is a hardware sensor used to detect a shake motion. William Francis shares the accelerometer code that he uses in his Android apps.

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Cracking Open the $1,800 Alienware M14x gaming notebook

October 26, 2011 11:19am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Alienware M14x laptop. Inside the portable powerhouse, he found hardware from Intel, Nvidia, Samsung, Hynix, and others.

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Mounting NFS volumes in OS X

April 5, 2010 10:45am PDT

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.

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xScope Browser Pro: Full-featured, fast, one-handed browsing

May 14, 2013 1:17pm PDT

Take a look at how to install and configure xScope Browser Pro, an inexpensive but powerful app for your Android mobile device.

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How do I... Connect a Mac OS X machine to a Samba share?

February 26, 2008 12:22pm PST

Working (or living) within a Linux-based network is become more and more commonplace. And with the popularity of Mac OS X rising, Apple-based computers have to play well inside a Linux network....

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Five useful utilities for Microsoft Outlook

March 28, 2013 8:29am PDT

Brien Posey lists five utilities that can provide some extra functionality to Outlook.

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Screenshots: Use Win+X Menu Editor to customize Windows 8

April 11, 2013 1:05pm PDT

Greg Shultz shows you to create your own customized WinX menu for Windows 8.

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Introduction to OS X Access Control Lists (ACLs)

March 16, 2011 11:48am PDT

Vincent Danen gives you a basic overview of how ACLs can be managed in OS X with Finder.

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10 things you should know about connecting Macintosh OS X systems to Windows networks

October 19, 2006 7:00am PDT

Thanks to improvements within Apple's OS X operating system, admins face fewer headaches when they need to connect Macs to Windows networks. But there are still some issues to deal with, like...

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How to configure ACS 5.2 for 802.1x authentication on a Cisco switch

April 13, 2011 10:50am PDT

These screenshots cover the basics of configuring ACS 5.2 for 802.1x authentication on a Cisco switch. Brandon Carroll presents this as a method for dealing with the explosion of consumer devices...

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10 ways to help your users switch from Windows to Mac

November 5, 2012 5:48am PST

Switching from Windows to Mac can be frustrating and confusing for even the most tech-savvy users. These tips will help ease the transition.

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Securely erase files in Mac OS X

June 1, 2011 12:00pm PDT

Erik Eckel covers the options for those who need to securely erase files from a Mac that contain sensitive or confidential information. Here are the built-in options as well as some third-party...

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Monitor Mac OS X processes like a pro

May 4, 2011 6:00am PDT

Erik Eckel goes over the basics of using Mac's Activity Monitor and the command line to monitor processes on Mac OS X.

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10+ mistakes to avoid when using VBA Recordset objects

June 25, 2008 9:02am PDT

The Recordset object is an essential component in Access development, but it often trips up even experienced developers. Susan Harkins explains 12 common Recordset pitfalls you can anticipate and...

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Take control of Word's 'Page x of y' numbering scheme

August 16, 2004 7:00am PDT

Adding a page count to your footer can be a nice touch, but not when the count doesn't reflect the number you want. This field code tweak and Start At adjustment will put you in charge of your...

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