This is just a quick tip to explain how to sync your Mac Address Book (Leopard 10.5.3 only) with Google’s Gmail without needing an iPhone or a .Mac account. If you have an iPhone then you don’t need this tip and can follow these instructions. If you don’t have a Gmail account you’ll […]
How to Enable Mac Address Book to Sync with Google’s Gmail Contacts without an iPhone or .Mac [Mac Guide]
By Franklin on May 29, 2008 within Apple, Featured, Google, Tips |
Energy Crisis! What Energy Crisis?
By Sam on May 22, 2008 within Coffee Break, Featured |
With oil approaching 140 dollars per barrel, there is a lot of talk of peak oil production and the end of civilization as we know it. Well, maybe civilization will come crashing down, but I don’t find this very likely. Read on to see why.
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Five Guides on How to Integrate Ubuntu into a Mac OS X Network
By Sam on Apr 30, 2008 within Featured, Guides, Linux, Ubuntu | 3 Comments
I have a machine running Mac OS X (currently Leopard 10.5.2) and another running Ubuntu (currently Hardy Heron 8.04) and have been striving to get these two machines to interact more harmoniously on my local are network (LAN). In particular, I’ve been trying to get my Ubuntu machine to act more like a Mac in […]
Ideal Settings for Apple Mail and Gmail IMAP Syncing [Mac Guide]
By Franklin on Apr 22, 2008 within Apple, Featured, Google, Guides |
I am a BIG fan of Google’s Gmail service. It has the best webmail interface by far and offers nearly unlimited storage. Now that Gmail allows IMAP access I am using it as my primary email service via Apple’s Mail.app. I’ve configured Gmail to check all of my other email […]
The Top 15 Geek Movies of All Time
By Bill on Feb 19, 2008 within Entertainment, Featured, Lists, Reviews | 9 Comments
Since the Oscars are just around the corner, I thought we’d nerd it up a little before everyone starts thanking all the writers, their parents, the writers, their spouses, the writers, etc. I’ve tried to compile a list of movies that every self-respecting Nerd should see. While there are a lot of great […]
25 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows XP Users
By Bill on Feb 5, 2008 within Featured, Tips, Windows | 6 Comments
If you’re like me, your experience when you sit down at the computer is more of a ‘point and click’ thing than a ‘carpal tunnel generating’ thing. However, there are times (rare maybe) that I spend a little more time at the keyboard, and I find it irritating to have to scroll through a […]
Save Time Everyday with These 23 Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts [Mac Tip]
By Franklin on Jan 22, 2008 within Apple, Featured, Tips | 14 Comments
Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of simultaneous key strokes that perform a particular task. Using these shortcuts (which often involve modifier keys such as command, option, control and shift) typically saves time because you don’t need to move your hand from the keyboard to the mouse. I use the following 23 shortcuts almost everyday […]
2007, Apple’s Year to Remember
By Sam on Dec 24, 2007 within Apple, Featured | 2 Comments
Steve Jobs ended 2006 by proclaiming that, “2007 is likely to be one of the most exciting new product years in Apple’s history.” Needless to say, he wasn’t just blowing smoke. Apple was on fire in 2007 as new and revolutionary products lured droves of consumers to Apple goods and launched Apple’s market capitalization (it […]
Automated Cover Letters in LaTeX
By Riley on Dec 7, 2007 within Featured, Guides, Tips |
Anyone who has been through a job search can attest to the fact that the process can be overwhelming, especially from an organizational standpoint. Suppose you are applying to more than 100 places. That means writing more than 100 different cover letters. It is beneficial if you tailor each letter to a specific job, but […]
Grammar Mistakes Commonly Found in Digital Communication
By Riley on Nov 7, 2007 within Coffee Break, Featured | 1 Comment
Have you ever opened your email and cringe because you know the sender is sure to include some grammar mistake that just grinds your nerves? Maybe you’re one of those guilty people who still don’t know the difference between its and it’s. Sure, many grammar mistakes probably result from quick fingers and typos, but some […]