Category: Mac OS X

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

How tos

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 – #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

Mac OS X

Mac Mini saves the day — for a Windows user

by Tracey Capen

I live in a house divided. I use both Mac and Windows, but my spouse is strictly Windows. Recently, I

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

How tos

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

Mac OS X

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

These Permissions Are Not The Repairs You’re Looking For – A Critical Look at Permissions in OS X

by vansmith

So, your Mac is acting up. Indeed, a Mac is no more impervious to Murphy’s Law than a non-Mac PC

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?

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

Networking

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,

Networking

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

Mac OS X

The Mysterious File:/// Bug

by vansmith

Recently, there has been a rather silent but important story floating around about an odd bug built into Cocoa (OS

Mac OS X

OSX Lion Server Part 03 – Getting the Router Prepared

by louishen

OSX Lion Server part 03 – Getting the Router Prepared We’ve dealt with the types of server installs in part

How tos

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

Mac OS X

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

Mac OS X

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

Mac OS X

Spotlight can be a very useful tool but it can be a little daunting for a beginner. Simple math equations, file searches, launch applications; it can all be done from Spotlight. To get started, either click the magnifying glass in the top right hand corner of your screen or push Command+Space on your keyboard.

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 OS X

Lost Hard drive Space?

by Stretch

Where is my space going? I don’t know what is taking up my hard drive, please help. I have tons of “Other,” how do I delete it? My hard drive is full and I can’t find what is using it. We see these questions all the time on the forums.

Mac Hardware