Feb 28, 2010
LaTeX is a document markup language and document preparation system for the TeX typesetting program. In English, LaTeX is like Microsoft Word on steroids. Though it has been used for many years by professionals, it has yet to make it’s transition to the casual user. This is truly unfortunate, since there are many functions offered by LaTeX that aren’t available elsewhere. Read the wiki for more...
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Basic and fast install of ‘LaTeX’ on your Mac / Macbook
Feb 28, 2010
Removing / Disbaling the Leopard Quarantine feature of Mac OSX 10.5 Leopard
‘Leopard Quarantine’ is the name given to a security feature in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard which prompts the user before opening an ‘application’ which was downloaded from the internet. The application can include html files, php files, .app files, dmg files, etc. The feature is more often than not a small annoyance to the user. Even the novice user is aware of which files he/she... read more
Feb 28, 2010
Running windows programs, files, and apps (exe files) on your Mac
The popular choices for running Windows files and applications (exe files) on an Apple computer running Leopard 10.5 include Parallels, Crossover, and Boot Camp. Boot Camp is included with Leopards install DVD’s, while the other two must be purchased. All three allow you to run Windows apps in very different ways. Boot Camp relies on the user choosing which operating system they would like to use... read more
Feb 28, 2010
Extending the lifespan / battery life of your Macbook battery
What’s the Problem? My Macbook battery used to provide around 4 hours of battery time, but now it lasts for just over and hour. It’s only been one year, why the drastic change? What Caused The Problem? Though many variables are responsible for the varying lifespan of Macbook batteries, one particular and often overlooked factor is the effect of overheating and improper management of charging on... read more
Feb 28, 2010
Using your iPhone or iPod Touch with gloves in cold weather / winter
To answer or not to answer…. how cold is the question The iPhone and the iPod Touch require that you use your fingers in order to operate the touch screen. This is because the iPhone and iPod Touch use a ‘capacitive’ touch screen. Capacitive touch-screens use a layer of capacitive material to hold an electrical charge; touching the screen changes the amount of charge at a specific point... read more
