Mac
ShareTool Offers Super Easy File Sharing on a Mac
by Brian Nelson on March 8, 2010
ShareTool by Yazsoft is an application I’ve been using on my Macs for the last year or so, and it offers the easiest file sharing of any services I’ve used. ShareTool is a great way to stream your music library and remotely access your Mac from anywhere. Why use ShareTool? Let’s say you have a Mac at home and a Mac at work, or maybe you travel a lot and can’t take all your... [Read More]
Google Earth Secret: Flight Simulator Mode
by Evan Wondrasek on January 19, 2010
Google Earth is a revolutionary application that allows you to explore the entire planet in 3D using Google’s satellite imagery data. Users are not just limited to terrestrial earth anymore either – you can journey under the oceans, gaze at the night sky, travel to the moon, and visit Mars. Sure, there are plenty of practical uses for Google Earth, but a fantastic hidden feature allows... [Read More]
How to Connect to a Windows Remote Desktop
by Dustin Patterson on September 22, 2009
Previously, I covered the steps for setting up your computer to receive Remote Desktop connections, enabling you to control your computer from any other computer on the internet. In this guide, I will cover the procedure for connecting to your Remote Desktop enabled computer from another computer via the internet. Connecting from Windows XP/Vista/7 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories... [Read More]
A Not-So-In-Depth Review of Apple’s Snow Leopard
by Brian Nelson on September 3, 2009
Apple’s brand new operating system, Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard, was released Friday, August 28, 2009. We’ll take a look at some of the new “features” of the OS, and what you can expect when upgrading. Some Mildly Important Info: If you’re looking for a really ridiculously detailed review of Snow Leopard, by all means please check out Ars Technica’s review.... [Read More]
How to Add an OS X 10.5 Computer to a Windows Domain
by Kevin Schulte on August 10, 2009
This article will guide you through the steps required to connect a computer running OS X 10.5 to a Windows domain, allowing you to login using your Active Directory credentials. Since Active Directory is so widely used, it is useful to be able to set up any computers running OS X to authenticate through it. Step 1: Open the Directory Utility tool, which can be found under Applications -> Utilities... [Read More]
How To: Install Wordpress Locally in Mac OS X
by Patrick Vinge on July 13, 2009
Mac only: This guide will show you how to install Wordpress on your local computer, which will allow you to test tweaks or modify a theme for your current website without making live changes. To get started, you’ll need to download the following files: Wordpress XAMPP for OSX - An Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP and Perl Step One – Installing XAMPP: Once both downloads have... [Read More]
Hulu Desktop Lets You Watch TV Online Without The Browser
by Evan Wondrasek on May 28, 2009
Hulu – the mega-popular TV and movie streaming site backed by NBC, Fox, and others – has just launched a desktop application for both Windows and Mac that allows you to stream all Hulu content on your PC. Hulu Desktop adds support for Windows Media Center and Apple remotes, which will allow you to treat your PC as an entertainment center. Like the Hulu website, Hulu Desktop requires Adobe... [Read More]
