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Apple Computer OS X Useful Third-Party Software Applications and Utilities

Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. This page offers a list of third-party applications for Apple computers running the OS X (OS 10) Unix-based operating system. These are software applications and utilities that help perform tasks not easily done with the included Apple software. Direct links to information pages are offered below in alphabetical… Continue reading Apple Computer OS X Useful Third-Party Software Applications and Utilities

Best Security Practices for TeamViewer, GoToMyPC, LogMeIn, and other Remote Computer Access Support Software

Technology Summary. Remote computer access support software such as TeamViewer, GoToMyPC, LogMeIn, and others make it very convenient to support users from a distance, or monitor your own computer while performing time consuming installations and updates. Below are instructions for configuring TeamViewer for maximum security. Security Threats. Considering that about 90% of all companies say they’ve… Continue reading Best Security Practices for TeamViewer, GoToMyPC, LogMeIn, and other Remote Computer Access Support Software

Preserving Apple Console System.log Events File for Usage Analysis – Preventing Turned Over Purged Erased Data

Technology > Apple Summary. Apple Mac computers keep a log of significant events and errors. Log files can be viewed in the Console program (found under Applications > Utilities). The system.log file (one of many log files), contains some useful information. For this reason, there are seven archives (backups) of that file. The older system.log… Continue reading Preserving Apple Console System.log Events File for Usage Analysis – Preventing Turned Over Purged Erased Data

Computer Usage Monitoring, Tracking, and Reporting Systems – Using System Log Files or Commercial Software

Technology Summary. This document provides some retail solutions as well as do-it-yourself solutions for computer usage reporting. Monitor. It’s sometimes helpful to know computer usage over a given period of time. For example, when evaluating the use of shared or public computers, one wants to know the utilized value of those computers compared to the cost… Continue reading Computer Usage Monitoring, Tracking, and Reporting Systems – Using System Log Files or Commercial Software

Creating Apple Login and Logout Scripts to Track Computer Usage in Console System Log Files

Technology > Apple Summary. This document describes how to create a system file that will track when users login and logout. The resulting log file can be imported into a spreadsheet for calculating the amount of time spent working on the computer. These instructions are for experienced users only. Proceed at your own risk. Alternative.… Continue reading Creating Apple Login and Logout Scripts to Track Computer Usage in Console System Log Files

Craftsman 1.5 Gallon Portable Air Compressor for Cleaning Computers

Technology Summary. With the proper attachments, the Craftsman 1.5 Gallon Portable Air Compressor is ideal for cleaning computers. Benefits. When compared to other air compressors, the benefits of this particular model air compressor are: Durability Easy to read gauges Easy to use regulator to adjust outgoing pressure Fast refill time due to very efficient electric air… Continue reading Craftsman 1.5 Gallon Portable Air Compressor for Cleaning Computers