Archive for November, 2007
We’ve all been hearing about the new IMAP support in Gmail, but how do we access that from Outlook? Those of you that have been waiting patiently will be happy to know all the instructions are on this page. Using IMAP we can synchronize email across multiple devices, since the mail stays on the server.
November 3rd, 2007 | Posted in Gmail, How To, Microsoft | Comments Off
As a web developer how we retain, organize, and use information is a high priority. One web application that has revolutionized the way I retain information is del.icio.us. I originally used it just to save the occasional link. I realized that it’s much more than that.
November 3rd, 2007 | Posted in How To | Comments Off
AppArmor is one way to protect your assets on your Ubuntu Gutsy system. AppArmor attempts to protect processes on the server or desktop from security threats. AppArmor enforces limits on what processes can access on the system. It attempts to restrict processes to those resources that the process requires to function only. AppArmor will not […]
November 2nd, 2007 | Posted in How To, Linux, Operating Systems, Security, Ubuntu | Comments Off
Most of us face the prospect of upgrading our operating systems with a mixture of excitement and dread. True, a new OS brings cool new ways to work. But that doesn’t change the fact that when you install a major version of OS X you’re essentially gutting your Mac and replacing its virtual insides.
November 2nd, 2007 | Posted in How To, Operating Systems | Comments Off
Jailbreaking the iPod touch/iPhone is now an utterly simple, one-click affair—which means if you’ve been waiting to jailbreak your iPod touch or iPhone (since the 1.1.1 firmware upgrade), the time is now. Just point your Safari browser to http://jailbreakme.com/ and click the Install AppSnapp link. It may sound scary, but the web site takes advantage […]
November 2nd, 2007 | Posted in How To, iPod | Comments Off
The time has come. You’ve been salivating for months over all the exciting goodies Apple has promised to deliver with Leopard, and now that you’ve got your install DVD, you’re ready to make the upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5. Presumably you’ve already prepared your Mac for Leopard, so all that’s left is the upgrade. […]
November 2nd, 2007 | Posted in How To, Mac | Comments Off
Gmail’s IMAP support roll-out this week had nerds all atwitter about the possibility of synchronized email access across devices, computers, and clients. IMAP is far superior to regular old POP for fetching your messages and maintaining your folder list whether you’re on your iPhone, office or home computer.
November 2nd, 2007 | Posted in Email, Gmail, How To | Comments Off