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Do You Have A Backup – #6: Third party backup applications: Clone and synchronize

by MacInWin

This article will not cover ALL possible or available backup applications for the Mac family. But it will cover two

Mac OS X

Do You Have A Backup – #7: When should I back up? How frequently?

by MacInWin

In previous articles we have looked at what to back up , where to back up , how to back up here , and

How tos

Do You Have A Backup – #5: Manual and Time Machine Backups

by MacInWin

Now that we have discussed What and Where to backup, let’s start to talk about how to do it. A Manual

How tos

Do You Have A Backup – #4: A Small Interlude

by MacInWin

Originally, this topic was going to be the final one in the series, but after some contemplation, I think it

How tos

Do You Have A Backup? – #3: Where to backup

by MacInWin

Now that you are aware of the kinds of backup and what to backup, the next question is where to put

How tos

Do You Have a Backup – #2: What do I back up?

by MacInWin

In the previous blog post on backups, we talked about the kinds of backups that might be used, including simply

How tos

Do you Have a Backup? – #1: Definitions

by MacInWin

Probably most of us have read where someone else has had a drive or machine fail and the first question

How tos

Upgrade 2013-2017 Apple Notebook/Laptop Storage on the Cheap

by pigoo3

Purchasing a new computer can sometimes be difficult to select & expensive. To keep costs down…sometimes we pass on upgrades

Networking

The Summer Server Project – Part One: Introduction

by vansmith

Introduction Let me start this article with a not so profound claim: I know nothing about networking. Well, nothing might

Mac OS X

Learning the Commandline – Looking at files

by cradom

By now you should know your way around the file system and how to move around (if you don’t, go

Mac OS X

Learning the Command Line – Editing files

by cradom

In this session we are going to learn one way of editing text files in Terminal. Back in the day

Software

Learning the Command Line – Bash Prompts (1)

by cradom

NOTE: This article assumes you have been following the other articles in this series. Another Note: I can’t take credit

Mac OS X

Learning the Command Line – File Permissions

by cradom

Ever have a file you can’t do anything with? Can’t change it, can’t delete it, can’t even look at it?

How tos

Learning the Command Line – File System

by cradom

Last time we learned how to list files, now let’s see where those files are. All your files reside on

How tos

Learning the Command Line – Listing Files

by cradom

This is the second article in the command line series. The first article by vansmith can be found here: https://www.mac-forums.com/blog/learning-the-command-line-part-one/

Networking

OSX Lion & Mountain Server part 03 – Getting the router prepared

by louishen

While there are plenty of resources out there to help you get up and running with OS X Server, it

Mac OS X

OSX Lion & Mountain Lion Server part 01 – What type of server

by louishen

Preamble While there are plenty of resources out there to help you get up and running with OS X Server,

How tos

OSX Mountain Lion & Lion Server part 02 – getting the network right

by louishen

While there are plenty of resources out there to help you get up and running with OS X Server, it

Networking

OS X Lion Server Part 01 – What Type of Server

by louishen

Preamble OS X Server, the server for everyone. Well, nearly right because it is and it isn’t. OSX Server is

How tos

Choosing a Digital Camera

by razormac

Macs have long been a favorite of Graphics Professionals; so it is no surprise that “Switchers” first priority is often photography. We see many questions like, “I just got my new Mac and I love it . . . What software do I need for photos?” or “How do I get my pictures from my camera into iPhoto?”, or even “I need a new camera; what should I buy?”

How tos

Learning the Command Line Part Two: Navigating and Manipulating Files

by vansmith

To view the first part, take a look here. Recap In the last article, we learned how to set up

How tos

Taming Apple’s LaunchPad

by louishen

I love Apple’s Dock to launch my most used apps, I also love Spotlight to find files and launch any

How tos

Learning the Command Line (Part One)

by vansmith

You may have stumbled across the Terminal application, having little knowledge of what it was for, you ignored it. I don’t blame you – for 98% of Mac users, it is of little value. Or is it?

Mac OS X

It’s All About Options and Preferences

by Sylvester Roque

I’m not a keyboard shortcut junkie. I use cut, copy, and paste all the time but most others escape me just when I need them. Here are a few though that I’ve been using a lot lately.

Mac Hardware

Basic Mac Troubleshooting

by cwa107

While Macs tend to be very reliable and require little maintenance things can sometimes go awry. This guide aims to