Encrypting Local Files on Mac
I keep a local file on my laptop that contains, among other things, my credit card numbers. This is primarily for when I'm buying things online; I can pop open that file, copy my credit card number, and paste it into a billing form. It's a great convenience but at a potentially high cost.
I ran across this great article on how to create an encrypted directory on your mac. It honestly couldn't have been any easier. I can now rest, much more assured, that if my laptop parts with me, my private data doesn't.
VMWare Fusion vs Parallels
One of the reasons I was able to switch back to a Mac was because of these two programs. Parallels and VMWare Fusion allow you to run Windows inside your Mac, just like it's a regular application. Because of work, I have to run a Windows environment since my company's software doesn't support Mac OSX.
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Bluetooth Mouse... Not so good
I searched high and low for a Bluetooth Mouse to use with my MBP. I honestly went to about 10 different stores and looked a lot online. Some were too small, others uncomfortable. There aren't a whole lot of bluetooth mice to choose from in the first place. This is my review of the ones I did seriously consider. more...
Back to Mac
It's been 3 years, but I'm finally back. When I started my current job, I was handed a Dell D610 running Windows XP. What a piece of junk. It felt like a plastic toy (and so did the operating system :-) The Dell "business grade" laptop only supported 1024x768 resolution, and was as bulky as they come. After many months of using it, I managed to grab a T42 Thinkpad floating around. The construction of the Thinkpads has always been superior to other laptops I've used. They are true business-grade laptops. With the new X300 coming out, they are getting even more enticing. The only drawback I see is the operating system. If you like Windows or Linux on your laptop, you're set, buy an X series Thinkpad. If you like Mac, you only have one choice, buy a MacBook.
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Botnets Love to Target Hosted IP Space
I run a hosted server at The Planet to host my websites. The Planet provides a great service for a relatively low cost of entry. The only problem is their IP space is a big target for bots. It seems like every minute, another automated attack is being carried out on my IP address. I can sit there and watch the login attempts from IP addresses all over the world. It's scary and exciting at the same time, to see people banging on your front door, trying different keys, hoping one will work.
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