Switching iPhone Backups Off and On
I’m a little perturbed, but not completely insensed, at not being given the option to NOT backup up my iPhone every time it’s connected to my computer. And since upgrading to 16 GB of potential songs, apps and photos to backup, I’ve drawn the line and decided to take matters into my own hands. I’m telling iTunes to stop doing it. 10+ extra minutes of sync time due to...
Read MoreRSS In Plain English
Ever noticed that keeping up with all your favorite news sites and blogs takes too much time? RSS is the solution. Watch the video: RSS In Plain English Got it? Good. Now get thee a Google Reader account! Aaron Marks applies his 80/20 rule to IT support: 80% people skills and 20% computer ninja magic. ...
Read MoreHow to Fix Expired Security Certificate for smtp.gmail.com (Google’s Mail Server)
File under: oops Google accidentally let their mail sending server’s security certificate expire. When you go to send an email, you will see an alert message that reads “Unable to verify SSL server smtp.gmail.com”. Hopefully Google will fix it soon. In the mean time, we can tell our computer to trust the server in question. Click on Show Certificate Check Always Trust...
Read MoreIntermediate iPhone Tips
I’ve heard that a lot of IT consulting firms aren’t so knowledgeable about iPhones. Maybe it’s because we all love Macs, but all the ArcSource techs are advanced iPhone users and we’re happily assisting our clients to get the most out of their iPhones. If you’d like help setting up your iPhone, please let us know. For our more advanced users: You’ve got your...
Read MoreOpenSourceMac.org – Pimp Your Mac
One of the best parts of being an OS X user is all the awesome software that comes with your Mac. Your computer is totally useful right out of the box, without having to purchase anything additional.Of course, if you’re using your Mac for your business, you’ll probably end up spending a fair amount of money on required software like Adobe CS3, Microsoft Office, CAD software,...
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