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Installing OSX.
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Macbook Podcast Episode #59
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#59:
News:
Macbooks coming in September? What do you think about them and what do you think they will sport inside and out?
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Crazy mac speech has taken over!!! HELP!!!
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Podcast Episode #58
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Macbook classroom:
Password protect your files:
There is no
easy way to password protect a folder in OSX. You can password
protect hard disks through the use of File Vault, but you can
password protect files through the use of a disk image.
Creating a disk image to protect your stuff is easy. First open up
Disk Utility in Applications > Utilities. Once there click on
New Image at the top. This will be used to create our disk
image.
Once you click this image you will be given some options. First
give your image a name. Then pick the size you want the image to be
based on the size of the files in it. The next part is the
encryption. You can pick either 128, or 256 bit encryption, it
really doesn’t matter. I would recommend 128 bit due to speed
although if you want to be extra safe pick the second option, also
make sure the Image Format at the bottom is set to read/write, so
you can write files into the disk image.
Now click ok and wait for your disk image to be created.
Now enter the password you want for your image and be sure and make
it so no one can get into your disk image easily, but also remember
your password too.
Once as you click ok, the image will mount and you can then add all
the files you want. Unmount the image and your all set.
To be extra secure you may have to delete the Keychain password as
it stores it by default. To do this open up Keychain Access, find
your file in the list and delete it. You will then have to enter
the image password if you want to access your files.
If you ever need to increase the size of you image because you have
filled it up it is pretty simple. Make sure you have opened and
closed Disk Utility. Click on the disk image you have created and
then on Resize Image in the tool bar. Once as the box pops open
click on the blue down arrow. Click on Resize Image, this will then
enable you to increase the size of the image all the way up to the
maximum free space on your
disk.
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I explain my podcasting setup, which includes my macbook, garageband, and a Samson cu01 mic.
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News:
Apple has released Security Update 2008-005 via Software Update. The update patches several vulnerabilities including a much-publicized DNS/BIND server vulnerability where an attacker could cause a Mac OS X DNS server to direct clients to forged websites.
Apple has
seeded the first version of Mac OS X 10.5.5 (Build 9F5) to
developers tonight. This is the first new seed of Mac OS X since
the released of Mac OS X 10.5.4 on June 30th.
Apple instructs developers to focus on testing a number of areas
including Time Machine, AirPort, Networking, Spotlight, and many
others. Apple details over 83 other bug fixes and issues addressed
including a few potential kernel panic scenarios.
At this early stage, there appear to be some major issues as Apple
warns developers not to install this seed on the MacBook Air,
MacBook, Mac Mini, iMac (with Intel integrated
graphics).
Apple has released an update to iTunes to version 7.7.1. The update includes "fixes to improve stability and performance." iTunes 7.7.1 is currently available through Apple's Software Update.
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Macbook classroom:
Keeping your battery healthy
MacBook batteries will eventually die. As with any battery they need to be used in a sensible manner to keep the battery healthly as long as possible. I have mentioned before about calibrating batteries, but this segment is going to be about making sure you get the most out of your battery.
One program that you should download is coconut battery from coconut-flavour.com it easily shows you the health of you battery as well enabling you to record the life of your battery. It is very useful to see how well you battery is performing.
Some tips:
1) Only use the battery as needed. For example the less you use the battery the long it will last. Instead of using the battery only a little and then recharging keep it plugged in.
2) Drain the battery down. Although it is not as need as much, it has shown that by draining the battery down and then doing a recharge it seems to make the battery last as long as possible.
3) Keep your battery cool. Batteries are designed to run at around 15 degrees Celsius. So if you keep your battery really hot, for example using it outside all day, or even too cold you will shorten its lifespan. By keeping your battery at a good temperature you may keep the charge longer and more healthy.
4) Calibrate your battery. It keeps it up to date with the maximum and minimum battery capacity and helps you computer work out how to use its charge more effectively.
5) Keep firmware the latest. Download the latest firmwares and it will help. Although you may not see an immediate difference. It will help you keep it in great shape.
Finally buy a new battery. If you battery has really died it might be time to buy a new battery. You can expect a healthy battery to last about 18-24 months.