Recent Posts in ‘OS X’
Batch Convert PNGs to JPGs on Mac OS X
Computers are smart. I had a folder full of screen captures (PNG) and I needed them to all be JPGs. Open Terminal and put in this command: mkdir jpegs; sips -s format jpeg *.* –out jpegs Voila! You smart computer.
How to disable caps lock on Mac OS X
Do you actually ever use the Caps Lock key? It seems like a key that should be removed from keyboards. No one has a need for it anymore because we’ve all learned it’s not polite to shout, and it doesn’t look good to post a yard sale sign in all caps either. Programmers don’t even
IRC for Mac OS X, Simplify with Irssi
Too much time has passed since I made a post, so here is a short one on the best way to use IRC on a Mac: Irssi. This client allows you to use IRC via Terminal and it’s super easy to do. Why install something called IRC Duck or ChatWaffle and bloat your system with
Apple OS X 10.6.3 Brings Security to Safari
It’s time yet again for everyone to update Apple OS X to the latest version OS X 10.6.3. If you go to the previous link you can see an entire list of all of the fixes. Most of the applications are ones that I never use while others relate only to Mac OS X Server.
OS X Terminal Commands, The Basics
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<div class=\"postavatar\"></div> If you’re a newbie to using SSH, here’s a quick OS X Terminal command guide. These should help you become less dependent on websites to do domain look ups or change passwords in control panels. Becoming friends with Terminal means an increase in productivity. Commands for Web Site Management 1. host If you
How to Install Putty on OS X
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<div class=\"postavatar\"></div> Speaking of shells, do you need a free shell account? Then sign up at Devio.us! You’ll get unrestricted shell access via SSH and access to all standard software – compilers, IRC clients, mail clients, screen, etc. Check out the details at http://devio.us/services Some people are very used to Putty and they miss it
How to Edit the Hosts File Mac OS X Snow Leopard
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<div class=\"postavatar\"></div> Do you need a free shell account? Then sign up at Devio.us! You’ll get unrestricted shell access via SSH and access to all standard software – compilers, IRC clients, mail clients, screen, etc. Check out the details at http://devio.us/services There are times during DNS changes or other testing that you may want to
PuTTY for OS X? No thanks.
Wait! Before you read this post… If you still need to use Putty, read our instructions to install Putty on OS X. Let us know if you have any questions! We’re here to help! Many folks coming from the Windows world often ask where they can find the PuTTY client for OS X. While I
