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 […]
Read more →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. […]
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”.
Read more →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 […]
Read more →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 […]
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 […]
Read more →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
Read more →Fan RPM, CPU, Memory, HD, Network Graphs and Monitoring for the OS X Menubar
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