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Blast from the Past

29 Mar

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!

 
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Posted in Apple, Macbook Pro, MySQL, OS X, Programming, Time Machine, Web Development

 

Apple's iChat Wins for Usability (at least halfway)

11 Jan

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]

 
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Posted in Apple, Computers, Macbook Pro, OS X, Usability, iChat

 

Having my Cake and Coding it Too

04 Apr

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!

 
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Posted in Apache, CakePHP, Code, Marionette, OS X, Open Source, PHP, Programming, Projects, Web Development, Websites

 

The Mighty Mouse is Mighty Hard to Use

17 Jan

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.

 
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Posted in Apple, Computers, Hardware, Macbook Pro, OS X