ArchiOffice “Save As…” Prompt After Installing Mac OS X Java Update
I’ve discovered some unusual ArchiOffice launch behavior after performing Apple Software Updates last night. I believe the specific update that affected ArchiOffice was Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 6 (released 11/8/11). For every user in this SF office, launching ArchiOffice shows a verification window, followed by a Save As… dialog prompting you to save ArchiOffice 2011.app....
Read MoreBusiness Accounting on the Mac
Macs continue to make inroads on adoption in the office work environment, once deemed a creative person’s computer, non -creative work staff such as accountants and HR typically would run Windows PCs. Serious accounting software has made decent headway and is becoming a viable choice for a number of reasons. I’m asked this often. Rather than outlining the merits of adopting the Mac as...
Read MoreiPhone Tip: Delete that HUGE iPhone photo library fast!
Note: This tip works in OS X only. 2500 photos and almost a year after buying my iPhone 4, I was presented with an interesting issue: if you don’t delete photos after importing them to your computer, there is no easy way to delete them off your iPhone. Seems like there certainly should be, but believe me, I tried and researched only to discover other frustrated iPhone users. Sure you could...
Read MoreWindows Utilities Treasure Trove
While the following trove of Windows utilities would most likely benefit any custom-PC building geek, it will most certainly help fill your own tool belt of helpful Windows Utilities. The following is a list of test utilities for DIY computer builders: Note: If you are OverClocking or use any automatic overclocking BIOS features, Intel EIST or Turbo Mode (Disable it), then drop back to the stock...
Read MoreRethink those passwords. Someone wants your data.
We are in the internet era. Passwords are unavoidable and chances are you juggle dozens of them. If you haven’t already happened upon you, it should have: the password dilemma. Do you create a password that is convenient and easy to remember? Or do you create a password that is complex, doesn’t conform to any pattern and would be impossible for Ethan Hunt to break? Well, finely tuning...
Read MoreMac Malware “MACDefender” Unleashed
There is a malware exploit called MACDefender that is currently targeting Mac workstations. It poses as AntiVirus software, claiming that you have a virus and the only wait to remove it is to provide your credit card information. It exploits Safari’s preference to open “Safe” files after downloading. You can read more about it...
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