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 [...]
How To Change Default Open Application Behavior OS X
To change the default application OS X opens with when you double click a file.
1. Click once on the file (highlight) in Finder 2. Choose File -> Get Info (or Apple+I) 3. Select the application you want to open that file under “Open with” 4. Click on (Change All) button to apply this globally [...]
