Snow Leopard 10.6.1 Update
Currently in testing and due out the end of the week, is Apple’s first update for Snow Leopard which should notably the following changes.
Network Diagnostics now offers to remove manually-entered DNS values for DHCP configurations
Software Update for printer drivers of Bonjour/USB printers
HICocoaView double-redraw during live resize
Bluetooth connection to nearby printers on startup
libdispatch object use after [...]
Forcing Snow Leopard OS X to Boot 64 Bit Kernel
Apple touts Snow Leopard as 64-bit, however, it only actually runs a 64-bit kernel currently if you configure it to boot into 64-bit mode. 64-bit kernel or not you have been able to run 64-bit apps in 10.5 and still now in 10.6 even though you are not booting a full 64-bit kernel. Apple did [...]
Read more →Change Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 7 Enterprise
It is actually not that difficult to flip from Windows 7 Ultimate Machine or VM to Windows 7 Enterprise (you just need to modify the registry keys to reflect it), and then use the Windows 7 Enterprise DVD to run an upgrade.
First you should of course backup your data.
Here is a quick hack to make [...]
Setting Up a Scrollback Buffer in OS X for GNU Screen Console Sessions
GNU Screen is a UNIX tool that allows multiple console applications to be run, each in its own “window”, from the same terminal. In a single Screen session, you can run interactive shells, mail programs, SSH sessions, and other console based applications, and you can easily switch between these using hotkeys. You can even split [...]
Read more →How To Setup a SFTP server in OS X
In order to setup an SFTP server in OS X you simply need to do the following:
Open the System Preferences Pane.
Check off (Enable) Remote Login.
Navigate back to System Preferences -> Security and Make “Block all incoming connections” is unchecked.
Make sure that Remote Login (SSH) appears on the list of allowed connections.
That’s it you should be [...]
Read more →Using Terminal (screen) in Mac OS X for RSR232 (Console Access)
In order to access servers or network gear via a Mac you will first likely need a Bluetooth to RS232 adapter or USB -> Serial (DB9) adapter. This will of course allow to access the serial/console port on the desired device. After this is setup, accessing a console view for the device is rather simple [...]
Read more →Change System/Sharing Name in Mac OS X
Want a system name other than “John Smith’s Macbook”?
Simply goto Apple -> System Preferences -> Sharing and enter in a new name.
For the Unix fluent, changing your /etc/hosts or “hostname” via CLI will not also change your “computer name”.
Carrier Blackberry APN/TCP Settings For Tethering
Nextel/Telus – iDEN – Has TCP/IP
No APN/TCP settings required on iDEN units including 65XX, 75XX and 7100i. They are special because they are iDEN and more native TCP/IP. After a new BlackBerry activation, you may need to wait 2 business days before third party Internet software such as VeriChat works. In the past, it was [...]
Blackberry Bold Tethering on OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) and Leopard (10.5)
Procedure confirmed on Leopard 10.5 and Snow Leopard 10.6 with ATT Blackberry Bold.
NOTE: When using an OS 4.6.0.194+ you must perform the PPPD Replacement procedure.
Here is what I have done:
On your Blackberry, go to Options > Advanced Options >TCP and populate your carriers APN settings. A comprehensive list of carrier APN settings can be found [...]
Read more →Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Build 10A432 Golden Master Multi-Language
Burning disc images in OS X is a rather easy task.
For example if you wanted to burn “Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Build 10A432 Golden Master Multi-Language” you would do the following:
1. Double click on the ISO/DMG
2. Open Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utility
3. Highlight the Snow Leopard Install ISO
4. Click Burn
Yes, that is [...]
