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Short Apple Computers History - ...l circuit boards.
Two hobbyists, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, experimented with this approach and, in 1976, built boards they called the Ap...
Optimizing NetBoot Performance - ...me. Rather, NetBoot performance, and thus useful client capacity, is based on network speed and server configuration. Obviously, the more clients yo...
How to create simple NetBoot images - ...of each client during the entire time the client is running off a NetBoot image.
NetBoot also transparently maintains changed user data in t...
Enabling ARD Remote Management - ...his software is a separate purchase, it’s an indispensable tool for deployment and general Mac administration. Because of this, the ARD system...
The NetBoot service explained in detail - ... using NetBoot. The obvious advantage of NetBoot is that you can provide a unified operating system to all your deployed Macs without having to use ...
How to Recover Data on Mac OS X - ...ovides, there are also several third-party applications that you can use that provide similar results and services. This article provides an overview ...
Apple Hardware logistics it is real - ...erations
First, you must determine whether your infrastructure is equipped to handle the new or additional computers you intend to deploy. If...
Printer sharing in Snow Leopard OS - ...m the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, and press the Sharing button.
2. Click the Printer Sharing entry on the left side of the...
How to recover lost data on a Mac - ...erous additional apps that can be chosen that can offer equal functionality.This article offers an overview of information recovery in general a...
Exporting video with QuickTime X Player - ...rt using the standard Save as commands, but there is also the new Share command in the menu that allows you to export video optimized for iTunes, Mobi...
Editing video with QuickTime X Player - ... to do more substantial editing, you should consider a dedicated editing application such as iMovie.1. Navigate to the Movies folder on your hard d...
Adding folders to the Appla Dock - ...debar of the Finder window to display its contents.3. Drag the Pictures folder from the Finder window to the right side of the Dock. The other icon...
Desktop wallpapers for Mac Leopard - ...ess the Apple menu button in the upper left corner of your screen and choose System Preferences.2. Click the Desktop & Screen Saver icon under ...
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Exporting video with QuickTime X Player (09/11/2010)
(...) mov. Choose Window > Show Movie Inspector. The Movie Inspector window shows you the settings for this movie; this video is 1280x800 pixels and is exported from a screen recording. (...)
Editing video with QuickTime X Player (09/11/2010)
(...) Choose Edit > Trim, and the player controls change into the Trim controls; your movie displays as a timeline with a series of thumbnail images.3. Place your cursor over the yellow handle on the far-left side of the timeline, and click and drag to the right. (...)
Apple: Managed with Parental Controls (09/11/2010)
(...) It always stays organized and will not accumulate unnecessary or unwanted files.
Creating user accounts
In the next exercise, you’ll begin by creating a new Standard account on your computer to allow another user to access the computer. Standard accounts are useful for coworkers, spouses, or friends who also need to use your computer. (...)
User accounts in Snow Leopard operating system (09/11/2010)
(...) User accountsSnow Leopard operating system makes the distinction between multiple users on a computer through user accounts. Each person using the computer needs to create an account, or have one created for them, in which to log on to the computer. Without an account, a person cannot gain access to the computer. (...)
Adding folders to the Appla Dock (09/11/2010)
(...) The other icons move out of the way, creating space for you to place the Pictures folder.4. Close the Finder window. (...)
Adding Applications to the Apple Dock (09/11/2010)
(...) 3. Still holding down the mouse button, move your cursor left and right within the Dock. Notice that as you move your cursor, the existing icons in the Dock move out of the way, creating space for you to drop the icon that you are moving. (...)
Apple: how to change the position of the dock (09/11/2010)
(...) The Dock remains in its vertical orientation but is moved to the other side of your screen.
3. Choose Apple menu > Dock > Position on Bottom to return the Dock to the bottom of your screen, its default location. (...)
Desktop wallpapers for Mac Leopard (09/11/2010)
(...) 4. Select the Nature category in the sidebar, then click the Ladybug image to the right. Your Desktop background changes to that image. (...)
Mac Computers: Slim sleek and easy to use (09/10/2010)
(...) Mac laptops are slim and smooth, definitely probably the most appealing looking and physically simple laptops on the market. The thirteen inch MacBook comes with two different processor configurations, either a two.0 ghrtz or a 2. (...)
Mac OS X: installing the latest version (09/06/2010)
(...) Major updates (more properly known as upgrades) increment the digit after the first decimal point in the version number: 10. 2, 10. 3, and 10. (...)
How to Password Protect a Folder on Your Mac (08/25/2010)
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Select a folder to protect
Select the AES-128 encryption and press Save
Enter your desired new password twice
This process creates an ordinary Macintosh disk image (.dmg) file. (...)
Time machine usage for backups under Snow Leopard (08/12/2010)
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2. Press the Use as Backup Disk button to confirm that you want to use the disk for TimeMachine backups.
Time Machine preferences allow you to select a backup disk and schedule. (...)
How to recover lost data on a Mac (08/10/2010)
(...) Give these a try:
Data Rescue II uses a friendly visual interface that will help you with your data recovery procedure
photorec.png: this application can be called out via terminal or command prompt. Choose this free, cross-platform command-line program to unerase images, as well as almost any other files from your removable storage devices or hard drives. (...)
Printer sharing in Snow Leopard OS (07/23/2010)
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3. In the Printers section of the Printer Sharing preference pane, click the check box next to the printer that you want to share. In this example, the Epson Stylus Photo RX500 is enabled. (...)
How to Recover Data on Mac OS X (07/22/2010)
(...) Try the following:
Data Rescue II has a friendly graphical interface that helps you with your file recovery needs
photorec.pngAll Platforms: You have to operate this tool via terminal window or command prompt. This free, cross-platform command-line tool specializes in recovering photos, as well as virtually any other file type from your removable media or hard drives. (...)
Apple Hardware logistics it is real (07/22/2010)
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Planning Usage Management
You can spend weeks perfecting your deployment system configuration, but without a proper usage management plan all that work will be in vain. Unavoidably, users will attempt to make changes to your deployed computers, or they may unintentionally install software that can negatively affect your systems. To ensure the continued health of your deployed computers, you should develop usage policies and a plan to enforce those policies. (...)
What does NetBoot needs to function properly (07/21/2010)
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The NetBoot service relies heavily on your computer’s built-in firmware to facilitate network startup, so you must also make sure your Mac clients are updated to the latest firmware. The NetBoot service included with Mac OS X v10.5 Server supports older PowerPC-based computers as long as they have Macintosh firmware version 4. (...)
Find out why Mac OS X has two built in file containers (07/21/2010)
(...) The contents of a package, on the other hand, are revealed only when you right-click (or Control-click) the package and choose Show Package Contents from the shortcut menu.
From a deployment perspective, the use of bundles and packages in Mac OS X presents another dilemma. On the one hand, bundles and packages simplify deployment because otherwise complex items can be managed as single items. (...)
Acessing the Internet if you have Snow Leopard (07/05/2010)
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Of the Internet access types described here, all except for dial-up fall under the category of broadband Internet access. The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, defines broadband as Internet access that exceeds 200 kilobits per second (Kbps). As a reference point, the maximum potential speed using dial-up Internet access is 56. (...)
Printers in Snow Leopard and Gutenprint (06/29/2010)
(...) The cost for laser printers is much higher than that of inkjet printers, but they are usually built better because of their expected output requirements. The toner cartridges can be expensive, but the price per page is generally pretty low.
Laser printers usually have a pretty fast ppm (pages per minute) rating and are a good choice if you tend to print a lot of letters, reports, forms, and so on. (...)
The NetBoot service explained in detail (06/29/2010)
(...) In this article you first will learn how the NetBoot technology works so that you can properly configure this service in your environment. You will then learn how to set up the NetBoot service from a Mac OS X Server and create a simple NetBoot system image. Finally, you will learn how to create a workflow-generated NetBoot system image. (...)
How to create ZIP archives in Mac OS X (06/29/2010)
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- Multiple items or even entire file systems can be contained in a single file that is easily transferable using any mechanism.- File checksum helps verify content.- Optional compressed format saves storage space and bandwidth. (...)
How to create simple NetBoot images (06/27/2010)
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The default location for the shadow files also presents a problem for NetBoot deployment scenarios. By default, to provide the best performance, the NetBoot shadow files are stored on the client computer’s local internal drive in the /private/var/netboot/.com. (...)
Mac OS X file attributes and permissions (06/27/2010)
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File Attributes
Every file and folder on a Mac OS Extended volume has additional file attributes that are not immediately visible to the user but are an essential part of the file system. These attributes include creation date, modification date, ownership, permissions, access control lists, Spotlight information, Finder labels, and legacy file type information. They also includefile system flags, which are used to identify special file types such as aliases and locked files. (...)
Optimizing NetBoot Performance (06/24/2010)
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Or if you want to use only a single IP address for your NetBoot server, Mac OS X Server v10.5 supports bonded Ethernet connections using IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation. (...)
Mac OS X users manage their authorization rights (06/24/2010)
(...) In many fullsystem deployments, the contents of the users’ home folders are the only items that vary from system to system and the only items that the users are allowed to modify. Because of the inherent variability in the users’ home folders, a specific management strategy is needed. Mac OS X v10. (...)
Short Apple Computers History (06/23/2010)
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The Apple II was based on a single microprocessor and was a single-board computer because everything needed to make it work (at least in the most rudimentary way) was built onto a single glass-epoxy printed circuit board. Its expansion bus provided a way of connecting additional printed circuit boards almost directly to the microprocessor. Even the keyboard was combined into the attractively designed plastic case that housed all the electronics-a simple, practical, and cost effective approach. (...)
How to Transfer Files from iPod to Mac (06/03/2010)
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iMacsoft iPod to Mac Transfer, the excellent iPod and iPhone management tool is specially designed for Mac users. It can fast transfer, rip, copy and manage your music, videos, photos, podcasts and TV Shows between iPod/iPhone and Mac and add them to your local iTunes library.
What can iMacsoft iPod to Mac Transfer Do. (...)
What is the best selling Apple iPad Tablet (06/03/2010)
(...) Paying a few extra dollars through eBay for shipping and forgoing the average 3-4 week waiting period from purchasing directly from Apple, is unquestionably the preference among consumers wanting to get this device in their hands.
The 32gb iPad tablet on the other hand is the least best selling iPad according to our statistical sales data. It appears that consumers either want an affordable new innovative gadget that's fits within a comfortable budget like the entry level iPad or they want all the gusto that the 64gb 3G has to offer. (...)
Accessorize Your Apple and Other Things Too (04/25/2010)
(...) Other iPhone accessories including iPhone leather pouches and hundreds of available holsters to fit any taste and style.
Apple iPhone owners that also own high quality headphones with the standard 3.5mm connector can use the NewerTech iPhone Mic Extender Cable to plug into the iPhone's recessed jack for hands-free talk. (...)
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