Run speedtest.net From the Command Line With speedtest-cli
For years, my “goto” source for measuring internet speed has been speedtest.net. Pointing my browser to speedtest.net, and a with few mouse clicks, I
OS X
How To Launch An OS X GUI App From The Command Line
Sometimes, to launch an OS X GUI app is easier than working with its command line counterpart. For example: Though I like “nano”, a
Homebrew-Install And Update Mac Programs From The Command Line
What Is Homebrew? Homebrew for OS X is a command line program manager, similar in functionality to “apt-get” found in some Linux distributions. By
Seven Steps To Secure Your Mac 2017
Secure Your Mac. Step 1: Know Thy Enemy The first step to secure your Mac is deciding just how much security it needs. Let’s
Review Monoprice USB 3.0 3 Port Hub With Gigabit Ethernet
When WiFi G/N Is Not Enough Many of today’s laptops ship without an ethernet port. relying only on Wifi to connect to LANs or
Mactracker – A Database of Apple Products
What is Mactracker? Mactracker is an unusually useful program. The Mactracker database is the “go to” source for useful information on Apple products. Want
Fix OS X Damaged Applications Warnings From Gatekeeper
Sometimes, Gatekeeper is not your friend… After installing a new program on my Mac Mini/Sierra media server, the program was verified by Mac’s Gatekeeper
Encrypt An Extra Hard Drive For Your Mac
Though Mac’s FileVault2 encrypts your entire startup drive, you can encrypt other internal (or external) hard drives as well. Once encrypted, you can configure
Use A HDTV As A Computer Monitor
For A HDTV Computer Monitor, Size Does Matter You can use an HDTV as ac computer monitor with varying degrees of success. I know
Putting VirtualBox To Work
What is VirtualBox? The simplest description of VirtualBox is that it is software that allows you to run another operating system (OS X, Unix,