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The dark art of AirPort networking

Published by Bruce on April 5, 2009 in Mac. 7 responses

Until recently I was using the dodgy BeBox supplied by my Internet access provider as both a DSL modem and wireless router. The ST585v6 could create a wireless distribution system (WDS) to extend my home LAN to the attic iMac, but only over insecure WEP. So we bought a new dual-band (2.4 and 5GHz, 802.11b/g/n) Apple Time Capsule, thinking it would simplify connecting to an AirPort Express and at the same time provide wireless Time Machine backups with shared network-attached storage (NAS). In the event fully integrating this new device consumed hours, with victory arriving only after the discovery of occult keystroke trickery—not at all the Apple experience I have come to expect.
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SkypeOut + Cyberphone K VoIP phone

Published by Bruce on August 20, 2005 in Rave. 7 responses

After a recent run of rants, it's about time I found something to rave about. Enter "a low cost way to make calls from Skype to friends who still use those traditional landlines or mobile phones. That means calling anyone, anywhere in the world at local rates" (q.v. SkypeOut). Add to this a USB phone that does VoIP (voice over IP) and integrates with Skype (q.v. VoIPVoice Cyberphone K). We have family and friends in Germany and New Zealand and international calls contribute to most of our £80-90 per quarter phone bill. If you're serious about reducing BT's profit margin, you might want to check out this pairing.
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Mac OS X malware and spyware

Published by Bruce on April 6, 2005 in Mac. 0 responses

Every time a potential exploit is discovered in the "secure" Mac OS X operating system alarmists cry "the sky is falling". It hasn't fallen yet: you simply don't hear about OS X viruses and other nasties. But Apple releases a steady stream of security updates indicating there is some substance to the perceived threat. Obviously it makes good sense to download and install these updates promptly, and to use antivirus software (Virex comes with a .Mac account). But is there any need for, or means of, protection against spyware?
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Instant messaging matrix

Published by Bruce on February 23, 2005 in Internet. 3 responses

You have a Mac; they have a PC. What IM software will let you type, talk, see, and send across the Great Divide?
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Work on your desktop Mac via your PC laptop

Published by Bruce on July 29, 2004 in Mac. 0 responses

Sit in the conservatory with your WiFi-equipped PC laptop, and control your desktop Mac in the upstairs office to check your e-mail, chat via your Internet messaging service, write a letter, or surf the web.
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Access Mac's Internet on Palm via Bluetooth

Published by Bruce on October 12, 2003 in Gadgets. 35 responses

Surf the Web, send and receive e-mail by creating a wireless Personal Area Network between your Palm T3 and Mac...
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