When Mac OS X is installed or a new Mac started, Mac OS X enables automatic login for the first account that is setup, which allows you to login without providing a username and password.
Do you have data or information that you are constantly checking, such as stock quotes, weather, or simply the performance of your computer? GeekTool can help put that information right on your desktop.
Now that we’ve setup the Mac to accept SSH connections securely using key authentication instead of passwords, what can you do with it?
This section will describe how to transfer files using a program like Transmit, controlling your home computer using VNC and routing traffic through the SSH tunnel to keep your information safe and protected if you are on an unsecured network or hotspot.
If your Mac is running slow, and refusing to do what you ask in a reasonable amount of time, Activity Monitor can help you pinpoint what apps are hogging the most CPU.
How safe is your Mac? Not as safe as you think.
While the Mac offers ease of use and simplicity, some of those “features” could actually be exposing you to security risks. One such feature is in Safari that automatically opens “safe” files as soon as they are downloaded. According to Apple’s definition “safe” consist of package-installer and disk image files, which could contain malware.
Having a stuck CD or DVD can be frustrating. If you have a disk that refuses to eject, here’s a simple solution to force a stubborn disk out.
iPhoto can get sloppy with duplicate images, or even thumbnails. Especially for those who migrated from PC to Mac and used the auto import function of iPhoto. Brattoo Propagando has you covered with their offering called Duplicate Annihilator and Thumbnail Annihilator.
This section will describe the process to create the encryption keys to replace the standard, insecure password authentication and how to setup port forwarding on your router.
iPhoto is convenient way to download your photos to your mac, not to mention the default. However many users prefer to download pictures and movies to a folder. Mac has a wonderful utility called Image Capture which will download your photos, movies, and music. Which will allow you to manage your media “the old fashioned way”, I find this handy because I prefer to add images into iPhoto manually while having a backup or originals in one location.
Did you ever want more detailed information from the iTunes bar graph when you plug in your iPod? Here’s a quick tip on how to see your iPod utilization differently.
