The Ditch Microsoft Office for Mac Challenge

I am going to take a quick break from WordPress related topics to discuss a new challenge I have set for myself in hopes of proving that it would be possible for my employer to ditch Microsoft Office in favor of an OpenOffice alternative. It’s easy to say that OpenOffice can replace Microsoft Office, but…

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How to sync files between computers without passwords

These instructions can be used to securely and automatically rsync files between 2 computers (Linux or Mac) either on your local network or even across the Internet using certificates/keys instead of passwords. Syncing files between 2 computers without using passwords is really not as difficult as it may seem, trust me! The instructions below are combination…

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Search 1Password with Google Chrome’s 1Password Extension

1Password is one of the Apps on my Mac that I use the most. 1Password can create strong, unique passwords for you, remember them, and restore them, all directly in your web browser. It come bundled with extensions for all the major browsers. Recently I have started using Google Chrome for Mac more and more.…

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How to Split Your Mac Hard Drive into 2 Partitions

If you’re like me, then you’re probably trying to figure out how to install OS X Lion on your Mac. The first requirement is that you have an extra partition on your Mac. Follow the instructions below to add a new partition to your Mac on the fly without formatting anything. **WARNING: It should go…

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