Create a customized 10.3 'Rescue CD/DVD'

Posted on August 17, 2004 in Uncategorized

From the good folks at macosxhints.com.

I always thought it might be helpful to use the OS X installation CD not only for the purpose of installing the OS, but to do some repairs which can't be done when running from the hard disk. Fortunately, Apple has made this …


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Processor Speeds and Memory explained

Posted on August 02, 2004 in Uncategorized

Confused by some of them fancy processor names and memory specs when shopping for a new computer? Me too, so here is a comprehensive and quick guide from cnet.com.


Advanced Typography with Mac OSX - All you need to know about fonts

Posted on July 31, 2004 in Uncategorized

Advanced Typography with Mac OSX - pdf
Here is the official Apple document for Font management including a section just for production machines. This includes removing and deactivating nonessential font, managing multiple versions of the same font, and dealing with font caches.
Yeeouch... happy reading.

Basics Mac OSX Tutorials

Posted on July 31, 2004 in Uncategorized

Here are some great links to a few of apples new training resources.

In the Pro section of Apples website there are plenty of interesting and useful articles for the designer, musician and artist.


Mac OS X Security Advisory

Posted on December 17, 2003 in General News

Vulnerability:
Malicious DHCP response can grant root access
Affected Software
Mac OS X 10.3 (all versions through at least 26-Nov-2003)
Mac OS X Server 10.3 (all versions through at least 26-Nov-2003)
Mac OS X 10.2 (all versions through at least 26-Nov-2003)
Mac …

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Many Systems on a PowerBook

Posted on December 17, 2003 in Uncategorized

Many Systems on a PowerBook

This page contains brief descriptions of almost all systems resident on my PowerBook. Note that these are not installation instructions: for each system, I have only noted uncommon actions (hacks, kludges, tweaks etc.) needed, if any, to make the system install and work.


Destroy Spyware

Posted on December 17, 2003 in Uncategorized

TechTV | Dark Tip: Destroy Spyware

I have yet to find an application that detects adware and spyware before it's installed on your PC, so my recommendation is not to pay for adware/spyware removal software at this time. Simply use a combination of Ad-aware (freeware version) and Spybot - Search & Destroy …


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Homemade Dot-Mac with OS X, Part 1

Posted on September 29, 2003 in Uncategorized

O'Reilly Network: Homemade Dot-Mac with OS X [Aug. 09, 2002]

Homemade Dot-Mac with OS Xby Alan Graham08/09/2002 So, still fuming about the .Mac annual fee? The question of whether .Mac is worth $100 is a personal matter, but one of the greatest ironies of this situation is that …


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Homemade Dot-Mac with OS X, Part 2

Posted on September 29, 2003 in Uncategorized

O'Reilly Network: Homemade Dot-Mac with OS X, Part 2 [Sep. 20, 2002]

Homemade Dot-Mac with OS X, Part 2
by Alan Graham
09/20/2002

Jaguar has made significant improvements to aspects of Mac OS X. These features make setting up a home Web server easier and more powerful than …


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Apple debuts updated PowerBook line

Posted on September 17, 2003 in Uncategorized

Apple today introduced its new 15-inch PowerBook G4, offering a sleek aluminum design weighing just 5.6 pounds, a 15.2-inch widescreen display, speeds of up to 1.25GHz, a backlit keyboard, and advanced connectivity including AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, FireWire 800, USB 2 …

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