Category Archives: Software

Internet Security In Apple’s OS X

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Historically, Apple’s Operating System (OS) has not required an extra layer of antivirus and/or malware protection, as there were few, if any, exploits targeting vulnerabilities in the Mac OS.  As this OS has evolved and popular acceptance of the Mac platform has grown, due in no small part to the emergence of the iPod – and now iPhone, newer exploits have emerged and are propagating in the wild.

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Securing Your Data In Apple’s OS X

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apple_blueThe data stored on your computer is simply the most important part of your computer. Without your data, you have lost everything. Having said that, there are steps you can take to increase the security of your data in OS X.  Read More »

Quick Fix – Add Windows Movie Maker to Server 2008

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windows_logoI sat down tonight to craft a video for my brother’s upcoming wedding and realized that Windows Server 2008 did not have Movie Maker – ugh. I did a quick search and trial of a half dozen free alternatives and could not find anything suitable. I am actually kicking myself for taking my Hackintosh offline as iMovie makes tasks such as this stupidly simple to turn out an elegant product. Lacking access to a Mac at this hour, here is how I quickly added Movie Maker functionality to Windows Server 2008…
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