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Cron & Leopard: Leopard Killed Cron, Use Lingon Instead of Cronnix

18-Apr-08

I've been a happy user of both OS X 10.5 Leopard, and cron (via Cronnix). Up until now. The console said, each time the cron was supposed to be initiated: 14.4.2008 14.4. 22:45:00 com.apple.launchd[1] (0x10e220.cron[41090]) Could not setup Mach task special port 9: (os/kern) no access Apparently, in Leopard cron is being replaced with launchd, [...]

Send SMS's From Dashboard via Your Phone

12-Mar-08

There seems to be several "free" and non-free dashboard widget alternatives for sending text messages via internet in Apple's email & messaging downloads page, but none of those free ones covered Finland, and the ones that cost something were more expensive than my current deal. So I tried the two widgets that use your phone instead. emitSMS's number search is faster than [...]

Rip DVD's With HandBrake

08-Mar-08

Just tried HandBrake. I've tried to rip DVD's on a Mac for a few times. This was by far the easiest way. If you're considering putting your movies on your hard drive you might want to give this a go.

How To Avoid Mac Related Injuries

01-Feb-08

..or how to avoid RSI with this great piece of software: AntiRSI. [UPDATE: AntiRSI site down, use CNET to get the file.] I love it! I have to admit it's kind of annoying whenever it tells me to take a break, but the breaks really make me feel better, and, I am sure, more productive. [...]

Can't Close Window/Last Tab in Safari?

23-Jan-08

Your window (or the last tab) in Safari won't close? If you're like me, you installed SIMBL and Taboo while still using Safari 2 and forgot all about it. Update to Safari 3 apparently broke something. That's ok. Safari 3 also provides the same functionality we achieved with Taboo. Just remove the SIMBL directories (see [...]