When people hear “terminal” they immediately think of being at death’s door, which is why it confuses me why Apple calls their command-line program Terminal. It is not something to be hiding from. The command-line is something that can be very useful. For instance, seeing everything on your Mac can make it easier to perform [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Viruses’
Macs, FlashBack Virus, and using the Terminal
Posted: 18th April 2012 by tcg in Apple, apps, computers, Security, softwareTags: Apple, apps, Flashback virus, Mac OS X, Onyx, security, TinkerTool, Viruses
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MacKeeper. it ain’t free, but you can use it anyway.
Posted: 27th September 2011 by tcg in computers, Mac OSX, reviews, Security, softwareTags: free, Mac OS X, MacKeeper, maintenance, software, updates, Viruses
You may have heard of MacKeeper, but have no idea what it does, or how it works, or if it’s right for you. I’ll try to answer all that and also fill you in on a great way to use portions of it without shelling out the bucks if you are on a tight budget. [...]
Think before you click. Protect yourself from phishing scams.
Posted: 25th May 2011 by tcg in computers, Security, software, technologyTags: email, phishing, scams, security, software, technology, Viruses
I got an email from NACHA, or at least that is who they were pretending to be. It seemed a little fishy to me, or should I say “phishy”. Here’s a screen grab of the original email: I should start by saying that Yes, NACHA is a real organization, but just because its real doesn’t [...]
Routine is a dangerous way to maintain your tech
Posted: 20th May 2011 by tcg in backup, computers, hardware, Mac OSX, software, technology, WindowsTags: backup, maintenance, Panda Security Activescan, SMART, SmartReporter, software, technology, updates, Viruses
Routine, noun, 1. A prescribed, detailed course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. 2.habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure. Basically, doing something the same way each time until it becomes second nature. Routine is putting my iPhone, keys and wallet always in the same place so I don’t have to [...]