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Wireless Security on the Road Without a VPN Publish Date: Jun. 20, 2006
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure way to connect to web sites and email while using wireless networks. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to a VPN, so what do you do? In this article you'll learn how to secure your online activities without a VPN.
What Is ClamXav (and do Mac users really need antivirus) Publish Date: Aug. 19, 2005
Do Mac users need virus protection? We believe yes. In this article F.J. introduces you to ClamXav, a free, open source antivirus application for Mac OS X. And as a bonus, we're including an interview with the developer who added the GUI to the excellent ClamAV engine to create ClamXav--Mark Allan.
What Is FireWire (and How Best to Use It) Publish Date: Jul. 26, 2005
FireWire is a high-speed, data serial interface that has many practical uses. In this article, you'll learn the ins and outs of this powerful technology, plus some inside tips to take advantage of its unique features.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Safari RSS, Part 2 Publish Date: Jun. 3, 2005
In part one of this series, F.J. provided a solid overview of the Safari browser and the RSS specification. In this article, he shows you how to set up Safari RSS to serve as your newsreader, including lots of handy configuration tips.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Safari RSS, Part 1 Publish Date: May. 31, 2005
Safari 2.0 stands tall among the Tiger highlights. In this three-part series, you'll learn everything you need to know to customize this browser for newsreading. Plus, you'll explore the technologies that power Safari RSS beneath that beautiful UI.
Tiger's Powerful Migration Assistant Publish Date: May. 17, 2005
Transferring data, prefs, and apps from old Macs to new ones can be painful when upgrading computers. Fortunately, Apple's Migration Assistant has the brains and brawn to save users and system administrators alike much time during this process. Here's everything you'd want to know about this great tool.
Skype on Mac OS X: A Hands-On Approach, Part 2 Publish Date: Jan. 4, 2005
In Part 1, F.J. introduced you to Skype for the Mac. In today's conclusion he talks more about configuration and hands-on use.
Skype on Mac OS X: A Hands-On Approach Publish Date: Dec. 28, 2004
In this article, you'll read about the wonders of Skype for Mac OS X and see how to integrate it in your routine. This chat/telephony software also has its limits, and those will be covered too.
Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 5 Publish Date: Oct. 1, 2004
In this final installment of Mac OS X for the Traveler, François Joseph de Kermadec shares some of his most clever tips for surviving on the road. You might not follow every one of these precautions. But as his editor, I've noticed already that they are in the back of my mind as I prepare for a trip, and I've made some nice adjustments as a result. I hope this series has added a dose of preventive medicine to your travels, too.
Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 4 Publish Date: Sep. 21, 2004
As with so many things in life, preparation is the key to success. In this week's installment, you'll read about how to pack just the right amount of equipment, and how to make sure the data on it is fit for travel.
Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 3 Publish Date: Sep. 10, 2004
This is the third part of a series discussing how to travel safely with your Mac OS X laptop. Today's focus is software encryption and those pesky networks you have to deal with on the road.
Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 2 Publish Date: Sep. 3, 2004
This is the second part of a series that will run over the next few weeks discussing how to travel safely with your Mac OS X laptop. Now that you've made your travel preparations as described in part one, you can now think about getting all of your equipment on the plane safely.
Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 1 Publish Date: Aug. 31, 2004
In this first part of an ongoing series about traveling safely with your PowerBook or iBook, you'll learn that preparation is one of the keys to peace of mind. F.J. helps you get your equipment in order.
Inside SSH, Part 4 Publish Date: Aug. 6, 2004
In Part 3, François Joseph de Kermadec investigated more advanced SSH techniques, including editing configuration files. Now in this final installment, he shows you how to administer computers remotely, including running software updates, disk utilities, and more.
Inside SSH, Part 3 Publish Date: Jul. 20, 2004
In Part 2 of this multipart series delving into the Secure Shell on Mac OS X, François Joseph de Kermadec showed you how to securely fire up the Secure Shell and start communicating. Now, in Part 3, he digs deeper, showing you more advanced techniques including editing configuration files.
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