Fire up the ol’ Software Update, because 10.6.3 has been seeded to Snow Leopard users. What does it include? Apparently everything except for a new Smart Car. The 10.6.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of…
I’m a firm believer in competition. It makes companies innovate, it pushes new ideas, and it gets things done. But sometimes, the competition does things that are so stupid that it defies belief. CNN is reporting the following: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and 24 other companies have formed what they’re calling the Wholesale Applications Community, they…
If you’re familiar with apt-get from Linux, then you know what a package manager does. It handles downloading, installing, updating and managing certain applications and their dependencies within the operating system. MacPorts is a command-line package manager for macOS. With MacPorts you can install Linux applications on macOS from the command line. What can I…
I think I first heard of the term “sexting” from the kids at Glee (yeah, cat’s out of the bag, I used to watch the show). Â It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what sexting means (sexually explicit text messaging, in case you aren’t sure), and the guys at Apple are going out…
Essays serve as a cornerstone of college coursework, offering students a platform to showcase their ideas, demonstrate their understanding, and engage in critical discourse. Crafting a perfect essay isn’t only an academic exercise; it’s a skill that extends far beyond the classroom, fostering effective communication and structured thinking. However, for many students, the challenge lies…
The Apple Store was up briefly, but has now crashed down to earth from all the traffic headed to the site. Hopefully it’ll be back up soon.
For the two people on planet Earth who have not yet heard: the next big Angry Birds game was released today, and it pushs the gameplay mechanics into new directions. But there are three very important things you definitely should know before you download it.
I never used to backup my hard drive. There was no reason, you see, because I was invincible to the perils of data loss. Then one day, I lost all of the data on my old PC, and was screwed. That didn’t really teach me much of a lesson until Apple introduced Time Machine, and…
The internet is unsafe. It always has been but these days, with such advanced software and hardware technology, things have become much more dangerous. Hacker groups are targeting entire organizations and nations all around the world. If they can do that, then it’s quite easy for them to target you and your information. The best…
Well this one came over the wire today. Apple is hosting an event this Thursday, April 8th, to discuss the newest version of the iPhone OS, version 4.0. What else do we know about it? Nothing. Not a thing. But what we do know is that it should be pretty neat. Alright, that’s a lame…
There are a number of hidden files tucked away in your home directory. On macOS, you’ll find a file named “.bash_profile” up near the top of your hidden files. The bash_profile file can be used to customize and control your Terminal commands, adding shortcuts and adjusting how commands are run. If you’ve used Linux, it’s…
An IRS 1099 form is a tax form used to report various types of income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that are not salary or wages. The 1099 form is used to report income from sources such as freelance work, rent, dividends, or interest. There are several types of 1099 forms, including: Form 1099-MISC:…
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