OS X
Blast from the Past
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 | Apple, Macbook Pro, MySQL, OS X, Programming, Time Machine, Web Development | No Comments
Apple’s Time Machine proves its worth yet again. I deleted my MySQL root user today (I know, total amateur hour) and I was scrambling to figure out how to get it back.
I googled and searched everywhere and couldn’t find a single solution. I couldn’t just reinstall MAMP because I had a client’s database on there that I couldn’t afford to lose.
Then it hit me… TIME MACHINE! I could just restore to yesterday at 4:30 (my last known working copy) and everything would be all set.
In 2 clicks and 3 minutes, I was back in business!
Apple’s iChat Wins for Usability (at least halfway)
Friday, January 11th, 2008 | Apple, Computers, Macbook Pro, OS X, Usability, iChat | No Comments
When trying to send a folder to a buddy who uses the PC AIM client, I got this msg from iChat in the chat window:
Your buddy cannot receive transfers of directories (folders). You could create and send a zip archive of the directory before sharing, or share each file in the directory individually.
This is very nice! Simple easy explanation for what went wrong and how to resolve it. Now go all the way and give a prompt to create and send the zip file for me!
“Would you like us to zip this folder and send it now?” [Yes] [No]
Having my Cake and Coding it Too
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 | Apache, CakePHP, Code, Marionette, OS X, Open Source, PHP, Programming, Projects, Web Development, Websites | No Comments
1 hour into CakePHP and I’m so enthused. This has re-sparked my love for PHP development. I can’t wait to take Marionette into full swing!
The Mighty Mouse is Mighty Hard to Use
Wednesday, January 17th, 2007 | Apple, Computers, Hardware, Macbook Pro, OS X | No Comments
Since purchasing the Mighty Mouse from Apple this past weekend, I’ve had my own mixed reviews. At first I thought the complaints about right clicking were just a bunch of whiny jerks who can’t get used to lifting their left fingers.
Well, less than a week into using my mouse and the “use of the right click” has deteriorated to the point where it’s exceptionally annoying. If I find a fix, I will post it.
edit: So far, turning it off then back on has solved the issue. This does not bode well.