Setting up the Finder Sidebar in Apple OSX

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Apple finder preferences

So, I just upgraded to Apple OSX 10.8.2. And, my Finder window, which I had setup with specific favorites I use most often, got reset. Then, it occurred to me that others might want to know how to setup which icons are available on the Finder sidebar. For instance, whether downloads, music, movies, pictures, etc […]

Enabling Apple OSX Encryption & Firewall

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filevault and firewall

Lately, several friends have purchased their first Apple laptops. One common question is “How should I secure it?” Since I have answered several email inquiries within the last month, I thought this topic was worth a blog entry. The top two features that I recommend immediately enabling are disk encryption via Apple’s FileVault feature and […]

Latest OSX Breaks VirtualBox [Temporarily]

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Apple virtualbox error

In general, I am a big believer in keeping current on software patches. Many PC viruses depend upon known security vulnerabilities being left unpatched. So, regular patching thwarts PC viruses and helps keep your electronic gadgets safe from abuse. However, sometimes, patches can introduce bugs… and this happened to me this weekend! I patched my […]