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macOS Catalina Part 1: Preparing to Upgrade
26/10/19 15:16
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HOOBS Part 3: Adding Devices to HOOBS
22/09/19 15:07
I also walk through the steps to get your HOOBS hub onto the Home App on your Apple devices and how to add any devices you have connected through HOOBS. I then show you how this particular device, the Harmony Hub works with HomeKit.
HOOBS really is a great devices for making Homebridge simple. To have an option to connect all your devices that are not HomKit compatible to HomeKit gives greater access to devices for your home automation needs.
HOOBS Part 2: Device & Software Updates
14/09/19 14:49
For those of you who may be wondering what all of this is about, Homebridge is software you can run that includes plugins that will make devices that are not naturally HomeKit compatible visible to HomeKit so you can include them with your other devices and automation through the Home App. Homebridge has worked well for me running on a Mac Mini and I have done a series of screencasts demonstrating how that works. But running a Mac mini all the time as a Homebridge server doesn't make as much sense as running a low power device dedicated to Homebridge which is what makes HOOBS or even a roll your own Raspberry Pi a much better option.
In this screencast I demonstrate how to change out the SD Card on the device and walk through how to update the main software on the device when updates are available.
HOOBS Part 1: Installation & Set Up
06/09/19 14:28
For those of you who may be wondering what all of this is about, Homebridge is software you can run that includes plugins that will make devices that are not naturally HomeKit compatible visible to HomeKit so you can include them with your other devices and automation through the Home App. Homebridge has worked well for me running on a Mac Mini and I have done a series of screencasts demonstrating how that works. But running a Mac mini all the time as a Homebridge server doesn't make as much sense as running a low power device dedicated to Homebridge which is what makes HOOBS or even a roll your own Raspberry Pi a much better option.
In this screencast I demonstrate the basic installation and set up of a HOOBS box. It was a very easy process and having the ability to manage it through a web browser on my local network is a great option. Check it out for yourself and if you are interested you can check out getting your own over at www.hoobs.org.
Smart Home Part 12: Harmony Bridge App
18/05/19 18:49
One the application is running, you will see each Harmony Hub and all of your activities will show as switches instead of showing up as separate HomeKit devices. This then allows you to use your Harmony Hubs in your HomeKit automation and with Siri.
macOS Mojave Server Part 11: Profile Manager Preference Menu Items
10/05/19 17:03
macOS Mojave Server Part 10: Profile Manager macOS Device Profiles
03/05/19 17:00
macOS Mojave Server Part 9: Profile Manager iOS Device Profiles
26/04/19 16:59
macOS Mojave Server Part 8: Profile Manager Users & Groups
19/04/19 16:57
macOS Mojave Server Part 7: Profile Manager Overview
12/04/19 16:54
In this screencast tutorial I do an overview of the Profile Manager Interface. I walk through each section and talk about it’s function and how it is used to manage your users and devices.
macOS Mojave Server Part 6: Profile Manager-Mac Device Enrollment
05/04/19 16:52
In this screencast I cover how to enroll a macOS device into profile manager on macOS Mojave Server. I cover how to install the trust profile and the remote management profiles that add your Mac devices to profile manager so you can begin managing your Macs through the MDM interface.
macOS Mojave Server Part 5: Profile Manager-iOS Enrollment
30/03/19 16:49
In this screencast tutorial I cover how to enroll your iOS devices into Profile Manager so you can begin to manage them through the MDM service. I cover how to install the trust profile and the remote management profiles to add your iOS devices to Profile Manager.
Smart Home Part 11: Fuse-Home & Music Control App
16/03/19 16:47
Smart Home Part 10: Ecobee Switch+ Install & Set Up
16/02/19 16:45
In this screencast I cover the installation of the switch and walk through the steps to setting it up an managing it on the Ecobee App.
macOS Mojave Server Part 4: Remote Access Set Up
09/02/19 16:42
In this screencast tutorial I cover how to set up your server for remote access. I walkthrough changing the hostname and setting up your DNS at your domain provider to point to your server so you can access the Profile Manager service remotely.
macOS Mojave Server Part 3: Profile Manager Set Up
09/12/18 16:41
In a future screencast I will cover how to use Open Directory and when you might want to do that. I will also walk through the features of Profile Manager and how to use it to manage your own devices.
macOS Mojave Server Part 2: New Installation
02/12/18 16:38
In future screencasts we will cover each of the features in depth so you can use and control your how home server.
macOS Mojave Part 2: Software Update & Screenshot
09/11/18 16:36
macOS Mojave Part 1: Finder & Desktop Updates
02/11/18 16:32
macOS Mojave Server Part 1: Upgrade Walk Thru
27/10/18 16:27
For those of you already running server and wondering what will happen to your existing set up after you upgrade to Mojave, I am doing this walk thru so you can see ahead of time how Apple handles the transition. As you will see you will want to make sure you have a clone of your server if you want to try this but in the end you will move likely want to stay with your previous install as all of your services will stop working.
I will continue to look at other options for server software and will also walk through the Mojave version of server for those who want to use it in conjunction with other services to create the server package that is best for you.
Smart Home Part 9: Nest Hello Doorbell Walk Thru
12/10/18 15:58
In this screencast tutorial I cover setting up the Nest Hello Video Doorbell. I walk through what is inside the box and the installation of the doorbell itself. I then cover the major features included in the Nest Application for the doorbell including the Nest subscription plan.
This is a part of an ongoing series I am doing on setting up my smart home and working through the issues that come up with the installation and set up of devices that are not always designed to talk to one another. I will also be showing how to do some home automation once those devices are installed so watch for future screencasts outlining this.
This is a part of an ongoing series I am doing on setting up my smart home and working through the issues that come up with the installation and set up of devices that are not always designed to talk to one another. I will also be showing how to do some home automation once those devices are installed so watch for future screencasts outlining this.
Smart Home Part 8: Nest Protect Install & Set Up
05/10/18 15:41
This is a part of an ongoing series I am doing on setting up my smart home and working through the issues that come up with the installation and set up of devices that are not always designed to talk to one another. I will also be showing how to do some home automation once those devices are installed so watch for future screencasts outlining this.
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Smart Home Part 7: Homebridge Harmony Crash Fix
28/09/18 17:24
I show you the cause of the crash and how to fix it on your Mac. Then I go into an automation I set up to fix the issue when I am not at my Mac and need to use my iOS device.
I want to thank you all so much for your support even when I have been MIA lately. My wife had hip replacement surgery, two of my boy started college for the first time and we had to move them in, and I’ve had other projects come up that have taken my time. I am not abandoning the channel even though Apple has chosen to retire macOS server as I have a lot of other interests in doing screencasts to related to the Mac and technology in general.
I couldn’t do this without your support and encouragement. So thanks again and I look forward to producing more content!
YouTube Channel Update: Where Have I Been?
21/09/18 17:21
If you have any feedback on software or topics you would like me to cover please leave them in the comments on my channel or email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
Thanks so much for all of your support. This community has been awesome to me and I am grateful that you view my content on a regular basis! You are the best subscribers on the internet!
macOS Server Replacement Part 2: VPN Enabler
24/06/18 11:08
macOS Server Replacement Part 1: DNS Enabler
16/06/18 11:06
In this screencast I look at an application called DNS Enabler by Cutedge Systems (https://cutedgesystems.com). This application puts a GUI interface to setting up and enabling the DNS Server that is built into macOS. I walk through how to set it up and transfer your DNS settings from macOS to the DNS Enabler.
OwnCloud Part 7: iOS Client Set up
01/06/18 11:05
If you haven’t already set up your own OwnCloud Server on your Mac you may want to watch the other videos in this series to get started.
OwnCloud Part 6: Mac Client Set Up
25/05/18 11:03
If you haven’t already set up your OwnCloud server on your Mac, you may want to review my previous videos that walk you through the process. As always thanks for your support and feedback.
OwnCloud Part 5: Contacts & Calendars
18/05/18 11:00
OwnCloud Part 4: External Storage
27/04/18 14:51
In this screencast I show how to set external storage up and demonstrate how to connect to WebDAV and what it looks like to add files to you webDAV folder and see how they load to OwnCloud itself.
Smart Home Part 6: LaunchControl Keep Homebridge Running
21/04/18 14:46
I have received a lot of questions about how to keep homebridge alive when a Mac reboots or the service crashes for some reason. When this happens it can leave you without access to your non HomeKit devices and cause a lot of issues. To help solve that LaunchControl is a front end for controlling launchd which is used to auto launch applications or services and in this case I show you how to set it up to keep homebridge running at all times.
OwnCloud Part 3: File Sharing
02/04/18 14:44
OwnCloud Part 2: Settings & Open Directory
24/03/18 14:40
Smart Home Part 5: Homebridge Harmony Hub Set Up
18/03/18 14:37
If you haven’t viewed my previous screencasts please take a look at these below first before you view this screencast as I am building on the previous one’s:
Smart Home Part 1: Homebridge Installation & Set Up: https://youtu.be/iOgtOG4Nvc8
Smart Home Part 2: Homebridge Nest Device Set Up: https://youtu.be/T8vi4cN-JtE
Smart Home Part 3: Apple HomePod Review: https://youtu.be/KRDKwRERSkA
Smart Home Part 4: Logitech Harmony Hub Install & Set Up: https://youtu.be/-eKSaTD6J5I
Smart Home Part 4: Logitech Harmony Hub Install & Set Up
12/03/18 13:53
In this screencast I cover the installation and set up of the Harmony Hub to get you up and running with the device. In a future screencast I will cover how to integrate the harmony hub into your smart home set up.
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OwnCloud Part 1: Installation & Set Up
05/03/18 13:51
I cover how to install and use an application called Docker (https://www.docker.com) to set up a virtual machine to run your OwnCloud Server inside. I also cover how to set up OwnCloud and get it launched and ready to configure.
If you find this content helpful please subscribe and hit that like button. Also if you have ideas for other shows or questions feel free to leave them below.
Smart Home Part 3: Apple HomePod Review
18/02/18 13:45
The HomePod is Apple’s foray into the smart speaker market which has been dominated by Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Home. Where Apple is different is their attempt to selling the music side of the speaker first with voice assistant technology added in. This comes at a premium as the speaker comes at a $349 price tag and which is their only option while Echo and Google Home have a cheaper entry point. But once you listen to it you can hear that Apple has put a lot of tech into the HomePod. The other advantage is being able to use Siri with Homekit out of the box is a huge plus and is of particular interest to our topic of looking at smart home technology to help us control our smart home devices.
In this screencast we will walk through he unboxing, set up and testing of the HomePod to see if it fits in your own Smart Home set up.
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macOS Server WebDAV Replacement
10/02/18 13:39
In this screencast I cover an application that takes care of an issue users of the current version of macOS Server have been having and that is connecting to their WebDAV Shares. Apple deprecated the service in the most recent release and it has caused some issues for many people. I found a great application that takes care of all the headaches of configuring the server and that is WebDAVNav Server by Schimera Pty Ltd.
In this screencast I cover how to set the server up, how to connect to it on your local network and remotely using Safari and Documents by Readdle Software. They also have a WebDAV Nav+ App which let’s you browse your shares as well on iOS devices.
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macOS Server: The Future of Apple's Server Product
29/01/18 13:56
-Calendar
-Contacts
-Messages
-VPN
-Websites
-Wiki
-DHCP
-DNS
-NetInstall
They did provide potential replacements for each service in their support article which means that more and more of our server builds seem to be moving towards SaaS or software as a service types of solutions instead of one nicely bundled software package.
In this screencast I walk through those changes with some thoughts on timing and some things you can do now to protect yourself from having your server go obsolete before you want it to in spring of this year. I also talk about the fact that I will be doing screencasts on the options you have going forward to help you make the transition.
It is a sad day for those of us who have loved the server interface and all that it had to offer but it is also an opportunity to learn new things and new ways of running server services on our Macs.
As always I will be here to help as best I can and will continue bringing your screencasts to help you learn to do more things with your Mac including server replacements, more on smart home set ups, and Apple software and hardware tutorials and reviews.
Thanks for all your support! I love exploring new software for Macs and this presents another great opportunity to grow!
High Sierra Server Part 11: Network Configuration: Non Apple Routers
19/01/18 14:11
High Sierra Server Part 10: Network Configuration-Apple Routers
14/01/18 14:08
High Sierra Server Part 9: Clean Install
06/01/18 14:06
Smart Home Part 2: Homebridge Nest Device Set Up
29/12/17 14:03
Smart Home Part 1: Homebridge Installation & Set Up
19/12/17 13:55
Homebridge is a lightweight server that runs in the background and acts like a bridge that Homekit can connect to and then display the feature of that device so you can control them with Siri or Homekit.
In this screencast I cover the initial installation and set up of Homebridge. In future screencasts I will cover how to set up specific devices like Nest devices to run on Homekit through Homebridge. I also plan to do a series on smart home devices and how to set them up for those who want to have an integrated smart home that can be controlled with your voice, a phone or other devices.
High Sierra & Server 5.4 Part 8: New Home Folder Set Up
01/12/17 10:32
Apple has moved the setting up of home folders into the server app in the Users tab. I walk through how to choose where to set up a home folder, how to set that home folder up, and how to select it to create the network home folder on your server.
As always thanks for watching! I hope these screencasts are helping you in your own server set up and if you find this video helpful please like, favorite and share it with others. Thanks for all your support!
High Sierra & Server 5.4 Part 7: Access Shares Remotely on iOS with VPN
17/11/17 10:31
In this screencast I show you how to set up VPN on your iOS device and use that to appear as if you are on your local network. This then will allow access to your file shares using an application like Documents by Readdle on the go.
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High Sierra & Server 5.4 Part 6: FTP Replacemet with SFTP
11/11/17 10:29
In this screencast I cover how to set up SFTP which stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol which allows for FTP transfers over the SSH protocol which is more secure as it encrypts your data instead of sending it in the open. I cover the set up and how to add and retrieve files from your web server using the Terminal and Transmit or other FTP type applications.
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High Sierra & Server 5.4 Part 5: WebDAV Set Up
05/11/17 10:27
In this screencast I walk through how to use the command line wfsctl command to set up and manage WedDAV on your server. I also walk through each of the options available to manage it and show you how to connect to your shares via WebDAV on an iOS device.
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High Sierra & Serve 5.4 Part 4: File Sharing New Location
27/10/17 10:26
Luckily they did include the more advanced features of file sharing like ACL’s in the Server App itself. I will cover all of the changes to the file sharing service and a work flow for setting up your file shares in System Preferences and managing your permissions in the Server App.
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High Sierra & Server 5.4 Part 3: Caching Server New Location
13/10/17 10:21
I cover how to set up the caching service and all of the features included. There is also a hidden advanced options menu that I show you how to access and cover each of the items included in that hidden menu.
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High Sierra & Server 5.4 Part 2: Time Machine New Location
06/10/17 14:25
The benefits of having Server for doing network Time Machine back ups has now moved out of the server and into the Mac itself. This solves a problem created Apple getting out of the router business which means that Time Capsules will not be developed anymore which leaves network back ups from Apple in the cold as far as Time Machine goes. By moving the service to system preferences so every Mac gets access to it, allows them to keep that part of the service and move out of the router business.
High Sierra Server Part 1: Server Upgrade
29/09/17 14:23
A word of caution! There are some significant changes to the server app with previous features being moved out of the server app to other places which means we don’t know how they function yet and how smooth a transition it will be during the upgrade. I would hold off on upgrading until I have had a chance to walk thru those features so you have a choice as to how you want to proceed with your own server.
macOS High Sierra Part 2: Upgrad Prep & Walk Thru
26/09/17 14:20
This upgrade does add the Apple APFS File system which is automatically upgraded on all SSD only Macs but is not added to Fusion drive or regular Hard Drive set ups.
Also if you are running macOS Server you will want to hold off on the upgrade until you see the upgrade screencast I will do showing you the changes so you can decide if the upgrade is for you.
iOS 11 Part 1: Upgrade & Set Up
19/09/17 14:13
I walk through each of the segments of the upgrade process and show you what I see on my screen. So far I am very impressed with the results and love what Apple has done to make the iPad more like a desktop in terms of multitasking and interactions between applications like drag and drop. I use my iPad Pro far more than any of my other Apple devices on a day to day basis save my iPhone. It is the most portable option and now is slowly taking care of the things that bothered me about it in comparison to my Mac!
macOS High Sierra Part 1: Safari, Notes, & Mail
15/09/17 14:07
In this screencast I look specifically at Safari, Notes, and Mail and some of the changes you can expect in each. Each of these applications have little touches done to them that remove some of the friction experienced in previous versions. Because it is a refinement, those features are not always obvious so I hope to show you what those changes look like so you can start using them right away on launch day.
File Manager Showdown Part 3: Pathfinder 7
08/09/17 14:00
Pathfinder 7 includes so many features that I tried to give as much of an overview as I could but I know there are still features I didn’t have time to cover. The screencast gives you a great idea if Pathfinder is for you and covers the major features that make it unique in this space.
File Manager Showdown Part 2: Forklift 3
01/09/17 18:01
I will be looking at other file management software packages in this series to help you determine which one is right for you.
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File Manager Showdown Part 1: Transmit 5
25/08/17 18:00
Transmit 5 by Panic (https://panic.com/transmit/) is a very well designed and pretty file transfer application. It has everything you could want in a file transfer application including support for all of the major protocols and web services and features like file syncing, sync browsing, droplets for quick uploading, and many more. In this overview there are some features I wasn’t able to cover but we get most of basics down in this screencast.
Transmit does have an iOS application that syncs up with the desktop app making it seamless experience between the two. In fact of the applications we will review, Transmit is the only one with an iOS counterpart.
I will be looking at other file management software packages in this series to help you determine which one is right for you.
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Plotagraph+ Photo Animator
14/08/17 17:59
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macOS Sierra Server Part 35: Creating Custom NetRestore Images
07/08/17 17:59
As special thanks to Jeffrey Battersby who has a great series on NetInstall over on Macworld (http://www.macworld.com/article/3073565/macs/how-to-master-the-netinstall-service.html)
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macOS Sierra Server Part 34: Creating Custom Packages for NetRestore
01/08/17 12:10
I walk through how to use these applications to set up custom packages that we will use in the next screencast to create the image we want to use for our netRestore service.
Transmit iOS: My Favorite FTP App
28/07/17 12:04
I'm also working on a desktop application showdown for File Managers that will include the Mac version of Transmit and other great FTP Applications. You can take a look at the Transmit 5 tutorial Here.
macOS Server Part 33: NetInstall
25/07/17 22:02
If you would like me to consult with you in setting up your server I can do that remotely. Just email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
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Ulysses: My Favorite Writing App for Mac
21/07/17 21:58
Ulysses is a markdown text editor that is a one stop shop for all of your writing needs. It includes simple to use writing tools that include clickable mark down prompts, an organizational library to keep all of your writing in one place, live preview of your markdown, various writing styles and an export feature making it easy to get your text into whatever format you need from plain text to html to epub. Check out this screencast and you will see why it is one of my favorite writing tools!
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macOS Sierra Server Part 32: DHCP
17/07/17 21:57
If you would like me to consult with you in setting up your server I can do that remotely. Just email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
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macOS Sierra Server Part 31: FTP
26/06/17 21:55
As always thanks for watching! If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below and I’ll do my best to get back to you.
If you would like me to consult with you in setting up your server I can do that remotely. Just email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
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.iStat Menus: My Favorite Mac Hardware Monitoring App
23/06/17 21:47
This application includes the ability to Monitor your CPU & GPU, Monitor your Mac’s Memory, Monitor your Mac’s Drives, Monitor the Network access of your Mac, Monitor your Mac’s sensors, Monitor your Mac’s battery, & Other Menu customizations.
This really is a great application and one I use on a regular basis.
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macOS Sierra Server Part 30: Wiki
19/06/17 21:45
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If you would like me to consult with you in setting up your server I can do that remotely. Just email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
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.PopClip: One of My Favorite Menubar Apps
16/06/17 21:42
PopClip has a large library of exertions that can be added to the application to help you customize your menus with the extensions that fit you and your workflow best. PopClip has naturally shown up in a number of my screencasts and I have had people ask me about it all the time so I figured I’d do a screencast to show you what I am using.
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macOS Sierra Server Part 29: Websites
12/06/17 21:40
As always thanks for watching! If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below and I’ll do my best to get back to you.
If you would like me to consult with you in setting up your server I can do that remotely. Just email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
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.macOS Sierra Server Part 28: Software Update
05/06/17 21:38
In this screencast I cover how to set up and run the Software Update Service from your Server including downloading and enabling updates for your Macs that come from your server instead of Apple’s servers.
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BusyContacts: My Favorite Contacts App
02/06/17 20:23
As always thanks for the support. We hit over 20,000 subscribers yesterday and I am super excited to help you do more things with your Mac and iOS devices.
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macOS Sierra Server Part 27: Profile Manager Devices & Groups
29/05/17 20:10
As always thanks for watching! If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below and I’ll do my best to get back to you.
If you would like me to consult with you in setting up your server I can do that remotely. Just email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
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.macOS Sierra Server Part 26: Profile Manager Users & Groups
22/05/17 20:47
As always thanks for watching! If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below and I’ll do my best to get back to you.
If you would like me to consult with you in setting up your server I can do that remotely. Just email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
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.Spark: My Favorite Mac Email Client
20/05/17 20:13
In this screencast I cover all of the features of Spark including setting up accounts, working with favorites and folders, adding signatures and swipe gestures to speed up your email processing, and a lot more.
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macOS Sierra Server Part 25: Profile Manager Overview
15/05/17 20:41
As always thanks for watching! If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below and I’ll do my best to get back to you.
If you would like me to consult with you in setting up your server I can do that remotely. Just email me at todd@toddolthoff.com.
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.Trickster: One of My Favorite Menubar Apps
12/05/17 20:12
Trickster allows you to have quick access to your recently used documents, folders and applications and can also track certain folders and display items you define such as all pdf’s or jpeg’s. This increases productivity and saves time from searching to find specific files or folders you have been working on.
I hope you like this application as much as I do! As always thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe. I am looking to do a tutorial every Monday and Friday now to bring you best of technical Mac tutorials on things like macOS Server and then regular Mac and iOS applications. If you have any suggestions or your own favorite apps, be sure to leave a comment below.
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macOS Sierra Server Part 24: Profile Manager iOS Enrollment
08/05/17 15:44
I cover how to install the certificates including the order of installation and what you can do with your iOS Device from the my devices portal.
As always thanks for watching! If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below and I’ll do my best to get back to you.
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Bartender 2: One of My Favorite Menubar Apps
05/05/17 20:46
Bartender 2 is a unique menubar application that cleans up your menubar. It allows you to hide certain menubar applications until you need them. With a click or keyboard shortcut the Bartender menubar shows up and displays all your hidden menubar items giving your more room on your menubar which is especially needed for laptops or smaller screens the don’t allow as many menubar apps to be displayed. It also has a built in search for your menubar items and various ways to customize and organize your menubar applications.
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macOS Sierra Server Part 23: Profile Manager Mac Enrollment
01/05/17 15:35
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Fantastical 2 Part 2: Preferences & Menubar App
28/04/17 15:42
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Fantastical 2 Part 1: Overview
24/04/17 15:39
Fantastical 2 started out as an iOS app and then made it’s way over to the Mac. It uses natural language and then automatically parses it into a calendar event. It also has some great views of your calendar and some features that let you set up particular calendar sets for various environments. In part 1 I cover the overall interface, how to set up calendars and calendar sets, and how to add events to your calendars by using the keyboard and dictation. In part 2 I will cover some of the other preferences you can set and the menu bar application that comes built into Fantastical 2.
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macOS Sierra Server Part 22: Profile Manager Set Up
17/04/17 10:25
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macOS Sierra Server Part 21: Mail
10/04/17 10:21
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macOS Sierra Server Part 20: Messages
03/04/17 10:20
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macOS Sierra Server Part 19: Calendars
27/03/17 10:19
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.macOS Sierra Server Part 18: Contacts
20/03/17 10:16
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.MacOS Sierra Server Part 17: Caching Server
13/03/17 09:41
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Things Part 2: Workflows (My Favorite Task Management App
06/03/17 09:39
I cover how to integrate things into the charing services and widgets on your Mac. I also show how to set up sync and use Things between your Mac and iOS devices including integrating Siri into your workflow.
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 16: VPN
27/02/17 09:37
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 15: Time Machine
20/02/17 09:36
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 14: Connect to File Shares-iOS
13/02/17 09:35
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 13: Connect to File Shares-Mac
06/02/17 09:33
Sorry for the delay in getting a show out last week. I had my licensing exams this past week which I had to study for and got behind (I did pass though so yay for that!).
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 12: File Sharing Permissions
23/01/17 09:32
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.Things Part 1: My Favorite Task Management App
16/01/17 09:29
Today I start with my favorite Task Management Application called Things by Cultured Code. Things is a simple and elegant task management solution that fits my workflow. It has just enough organization and features but not too many to get me caught up spending too much time setting up my task management system instead of actually getting things done. I will cover things in a multiple part series to show you how to use the app and see how it plays out in a real workflow.
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 11: File Sharing
09/01/17 09:26
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.Eero Mesh Wireless Review
03/01/17 16:07
I live in a home with three boys who are all tech savvy like their dad. They love to play online games and stream video at the same time. This takes a big toll on my network and I was having some major issues with slower speeds down by my television which has an Xbox One, AppleTV, Roku, Yamaha Receiver and Panasonic TV connected to an old AirPort Extreme Base Station what was extending my wireless network. Having read about mesh networks and after hearing that Apple was most likely no longer developing their router business, I decided to go on a search for a mesh system that would take care of all of my issues.
I read reviews about the various systems and had narrowed my search down to the Orbi by Netgear which was getting some great reviews for speed and throughput, and the Eero which was highly recommended by Dave Hamilton from the Mac Observer and by David Sparks and Katie Floyd over at the Mac Power Users Podcast. After much research and looking at the options, I decided to go with the Eero due to it's frequent updates, great customer service (which I called before I bought) and it's great configuration app (though it does have an issue which I hope will be resolved in the next update). I was able to get the Eero three pack for $100 off and had some Best Buy gift cards which brought the price down for me. It is the more expensive option at retail so keep that in mind as you research the various solutions.
Unboxing
The Eero's packaging is on par with something you would get from Apple. The nice slide out box with foam padding to protect the top of the Eero's along with the customized cut outs for each Eero that include a cover telling you more about the Eero and a premium looking power cable with an Ethernet cable thrown in really make a great first impression. The whole package screams premium device and does raise your expectations from the start.
Installation and Set Up
Installation of the Eero's was a snap. You install the application on your iPhone or other device, create a login, verify your login with a code that is texted to you and then follow the onscreen directions to setting up your Eero network. The recommendation is that each Eero is either in line of site or that you limit the obstructions between Eeros to create the best coverage for your network. In my home my modem is on the second floor next to my computer desk on one side of my home. I put an Eero there, plugging in the modem to the Eero. I added a Netgear switch as, one of the disadvantages of the Eeros is that they each only have two ethernet ports. With the switch connected I could add all of my devices on desk but it does add an additional item to have on my desk.
Once the cables were all plugged in, I plugged the modem and the Eero back in and let them boot up. As soon as the devices were booted up, the app located the Eero and started the network set up. It was a breeze to set up my new network and the wizard made it something that my dad could do with little fuss or risk of getting stuck.
Once the network was set up the app asked if I had other Eeros to set up. I plugged the next Eero in downstairs in my front room right below my first Eero. The Eero system uses the location of your device that has the app to automatically locate the second and third Eeros. Once the second Eero booted up the app found it and started configuring it. Once done I was greeted by a screen that said, "Boom! Your Eero is set up." I then went and located the third Eero by myth television where I was having the issues. I went through the same process and got the same result. The app does a good job of helping you know if you are locating the Eero in a place that is optimized for your home. In a set up I did for my dad, we were told a couple of times that our location was not optimal and we were able to move the Eeros to get them to the right spot for them to connect. Having that kind of analysis and help without having to experiment yourself really is a nice feature of the system set up.
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Testing My New Eero Network
Once I had everything set up I went to the spot where I was having the most issues and did a speed test. Before my speeds would be half the speeds I would get at my Mac Mini connected directly to the router by ethernet. With the Eeros I was getting just about full speed, I say just about because ethernet still is the fasted speed you can get compared to wireless. I was excited. I noticed that the app would track which Eero I was connected to which was great to see how my devices would automatically switch to the strongest signal which would be the closest Eero.
My speeds were not any faster than before but they were fast in every spot in my home which is what I was after. Another benefit has been almost no drop off's or lags like I experienced with my previous set up. One of the biggest evidence of the change Eero had made came from my boys who do online gaming. They all stated they could tell the difference and they were excited about not having to worry about the bandwidth while playing their online games.
One of the advantages of getting a system like this is the blanketing of your network speeds across your home without having to worry about who is online when. This certainly has been my experience so far and I will continue to test but so far I am impressed.
Managing Your Network with the Eero App
The Eero application is where you do all the work to manage your network. At a glance you get a built in speed test that can be re-run at anytime just by dragging down on the home screen. It also shows each of your Eeros with the status of each. You are also greeted with the number of devices you have on your network and can drill into that list and see how each device is connected, the local IP address, MAC address and a space where you can give each device a nickname to make it easier to identify your network devices.
On the side is a menu that allows for setting up a guest network with a slider and a button that allows you to share the SSID and password with your guests via text or email making it easier to get people on your network without having to repeat your login credentials for each device your family wants to connect.
There is also a Profiles area that allows you to set up different profiles for the devices you want to manage on your network. This comes in handy if you have kids like I do and you can't seem to get them off their devices to get them to dinner or to leave for school. With profiles, I set one up for the kids for instance and add each of their devices to the profile. I then had the ability to turn off network access for all of those devices or set time limits for when access is allowed. This can be done on a device by device basis as well, but it is nice to have a group where you can shut everything down for them at once while still keeping your own access working.
Finally there is an advanced area where you can do most of the things you would need to do for things like running a macOS Server. There is a space for DHCP reservations (which I promptly set up for my server). These reservations are limited to one local range so the 10.0.1.3 that I use in my server tutorials won't work and needs to be changed. There is also a place to set up custom DNS which I also did for my server as the primary DNS entry and OpenDNS for the second one which adds the filtering I use across my network. For port forwarding you do this on a per device basis so I used my server and forwarded the necessary ports needed for my various server services. There is also built in Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) which you can enable or disable as well which allows devices like game consoles to automatically configure the access they need.
Overall most of the settings I am used to using on a frequent basis are present in the Eero app. I do miss the integration of my Apple Router with the macOS Server app where ports are opened automatically. Radius is also not available as it is with the AirPort Extreme Base Station but I wasn't using that myself anyway.
In using the app I stumbled across the fact that I could remotely change ports or configure my server without having to be on my local network. Now that was an advantage on one hand especially where I forgot to forward a needed port while on the road and was able to just open it. On the other hand, this does pose a security issue in that losing your device could potentially lead to someone having control of your network but they would have to have your password to get in. I hope that Eero does implement Touch ID on the app itself instead of just relying on the main login for protection.
To give you an idea of how to each setting looks and work I did another video walk through. You can view that video below:
Conclusion
So far I would say the Eero system has lived up to the hype for me. I was so impressed with my own experience and the simplicity of set up and managing the network that I installed one in my dad's home the follow week while we were visiting as he was having terrible wifi issues. As I experienced in my own home, Eero took care of his issues and he was getting more than double the speeds he had previously in his trouble spots in his home.
So is Eero for you? Or should look into another system? That all depends on your situation and the issues you may be experiencing with your own network set up. If you like to tweak every setting and have more control over your network and router then Eero is not for you. They are rolling out features but so far there are still features missing from other modern routers. If you don't fit that category however, I would seriously consider giving Eero a try!
MacOS Sierra Server Part 10: Bind Clients to the Server
26/12/16 15:32
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 9: Users & Groups
12/12/16 15:30
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 8: SSL Certificates
05/12/16 15:21
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 7: Open Directory
28/11/16 11:02
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 6: DNS
21/11/16 10:37
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 5: Port Forwarding
14/11/16 10:32
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 4: Network Configuration
07/11/16 10:29
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 3: Server Install & Initial Set Up
31/10/16 21:38
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MacOS Sierra Server Part 2: Complete Server Uninstall
24/10/16 21:34
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MacOS Sierra Part 3: Clean Install macOS
10/10/16 11:24
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MacOS Sierra Part 2: Cloud & Document Sync
03/10/16 11:23
I did encounter some delays in uploading and had to restart my Mac several times to get the process to finish the original sync. So if you find it is not finishing with cloud icons next to your files and it saying it has to upload more files, then try a restart and see if that helps.
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MacOS Server 5 Part 1: Server Upgrade
26/09/16 11:21
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MacOS Sierra Part 1: Upgrade Walk Through
20/09/16 11:20
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Upgrading to iOS 10: A Step by Step Walkthrough
13/09/16 11:18
There has been some talk that doing an over the air upgrade could have some problems so you might want to plug it into your Mac to do the upgrade just in case. In my case over the air worked fine but thought I would report what I have heard.
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Mac Productivity Part 3: iOS to Mac Printing with Printopia
12/09/16 11:16
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Mac Productivity Part 2: Yoink 3
06/09/16 11:14
In this screencast tutorial I pick up a series I started over a year ago on Mac Productivity. This week I cover an application that improves on moving files around your Mac called Yoink. Yoink is a menubar application that allows you to have a holding place for the files you want to move so you can get to the place you want them to be and then easily move them into place. It also has other automated actions that make it a joy to work with.
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iOS 10 Beta Part 2: Home, Clock & News Apps
29/08/16 11:06
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iOS 10 Beta Part 1: Installation & Set Up
22/08/16 16:32
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PLEX Part 8: PLEX Pass-Home & Parental Controls
15/08/16 16:29
In this screencast I walk you through how to set up managed accounts, parental controls and how to enable guest access for when you have friends or family over.
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PLEX Part 7: PLEX Pass-Sync Features
08/08/16 08:21
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PLEX Part 6: PLEX Pass-Music Features
01/08/16 08:22
This week I start by looking at the more advanced music features included with a PLEX Pass including Audio fingerprinting, lyrics, plex mix, mood mix and mobile sync and cloud sync (which I will cover in more depth in a future screencast).
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PLEX Part 5: Accessing Your Media Remotely
24/07/16 08:21
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PLEX Part 4: Sharing Features
17/07/16 08:19
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PLEX Part 3: Working with Metadata
11/07/16 08:12
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PLEX Part 2: Adding Your Media
04/07/16 08:08
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PLEX Part 1: Media Prep & Install
01/07/16 22:04
In this screencast I show you how to prepare your media to be accessed by PLEX so that it can accurately read the file names and then apply the right metadata. I also walk you through the initial sign up and install of the PLEX Media Server which needs to run on your Mac for all of your media to accessible through all of the PLEX apps. This will the first in an in depth series on PLEX where I plan to cover all of the features and walk you through how to get started.
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OS X Server: Dynamic DNS Set Up
20/06/16 19:55
For those who are home users who don't have a business tier, their public ip is leased to them for a period of time. Then when something happens like a reboot of the modem or a random update at their ISP, their public ip changes and then they are stuck unable to access their server until the are able to get home, figure out what the new public ip is and then make the change at their domain provider to get everything up and running again. This leads to being locked out of the server and causes problems.
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El Capitan Server Part 36: Xcode
13/06/16 16:51
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El Capitan Server Part 35: NetInstall
06/06/16 16:51
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El Capitan Server Part 34: DHCP
30/05/16 16:50
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El Capitan Server Part 33: Wiki
23/05/16 16:50
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.El Capitan Server Part 32: FTP
16/05/16 16:49
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.El Capitan Server Part 31: Profile Manager Devices
09/05/16 14:10
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.El Capitan Server Part 30: Profile Manager Users & Groups
02/05/16 14:09
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.El Capitan Server Part 29: Profile Manager Overview
25/04/16 14:09
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.El Capitan Server Part 28: Profile Manager iOS Enrollment
18/04/16 02:07
I cover how to install the certificates including the order of installation and what you can do with your iOS Device from the my devices portal.
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El Capitan Server Part 27: Profile Manager Mac Enrollment
11/04/16 14:07
In this screencast I cover how to install the certificates including the order of installation and what you can do with your Mac from the my devices portal.
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El Capitan Server Part 26: Profile Manager Set Up
04/04/16 14:06
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El Capitan Server Part 25: Websites
27/03/16 14:06
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.El Capitan Server Part 24: Mail
21/03/16 14:06
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El Capitan Server Part 23: Messages
14/03/16 14:05
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El Capitan Server Part 22: Calendars
07/03/16 14:05
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.El Capitan Server Part 21: Contacts
29/02/16 14:04
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.El Capitan Server Part 20: Caching Server
20/02/16 16:59
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El Capitan Server Part 19: Software Update
15/02/16 20:13
As you are deciding how to implement updates you may also want to take a look at the screencast I will be doing next week on the Caching Service as there is overlap between these two services and you may find that the Caching Service may be a better fit in meeting your needs for storing updates on your server. I will cover the pros and cons of each in the next screencast.
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El Capitan Server Part 18: VPN
08/02/16 20:11
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and it basically logs you into your home server and then encrypts you communications and routes them through your home network. This keeps hackers from being able to read what you are sending back and forth over the internet. Another benefit of using a VPN is the ability to connect to your home server remotely without the need of purchasing a host name. The beauty of using OS X Server instead of paying for a VPN service is that it only costs $19.99 with no other fees.
In the screencast I cover how to set up the VPN service in OS X Server. I also cover how to set up your devices to use the service.
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El Capitan Server Part 17: Time Machine
01/02/16 20:07
In this screencast I cover how to set up the Time Machine Service. I also cover how to connect your users to the back up, set a limit on the size of each back up, and how to monitor your back ups to make sure they are working properly. As always, feel free to leave a comment here or on my Youtube Channel.
El Capitan Server Part 16: Connect to File Shares-iOS
25/01/16 13:44
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El Capitan Server Part 15: Connect to File Shares-Mac
18/01/16 13:42
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Fixing OS X Webdav Connection Issue OS X Server 5
17/01/16 15:59
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Talking PLEX on Mac Power Users
11/01/16 13:48
It was a lot of fun talking with my friends David Sparks (http://macsparky.com) and Katie Floyd (http://katiefloyd.com) about how PLEX works and some ways each of us uses PLEX. If you have never tuned into Mac Power Users I would highly recommend giving it a shot and listening in every week. David and Katie have a great way of talking tech in a practical way that also gives some great tips on ways to get the most out of your technology.
You can listen to the show on PLEX HERE.
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If you have any questions on PLEX feel free to leave a comment below. You can also view my series of tutorials on PLEX on my Youtube Channel. I am in the process of doing an update to the screencasts I did back in 2013.
El Capitan Server Part 14: File Permissions
11/01/16 13:34
In this screencast tutorial I cover how to work with file permissions in OS X Server. I walk through defining POSIX and ACL permissions and how they work. I then go through each of the permissions available to set in the OS X Server interface and some basic best practices for setting up your permissions.
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El Capitan Server Part 13: File Sharing
04/01/16 13:30
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El Capitan Server Part 12: Bind Clients to the Server
28/12/15 13:26
In this screencast tutorial I cover how to bind a Mac to your server. I walk through the settings you need to make sure are in place on your server to allow for an authenticated bind. Then I walk through the actual binding process and show what to put in each field to make the bind work.
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El Capitan Server Part 11: Users & Groups
21/12/15 13:24
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El Capitan Server Part 10: Open Directory
14/12/15 13:17
In this screencast tutorial I cover how to set up an Open Directory for your OS X Server. I cover why you might want to set up an Open Directory, how to set up an OD for the first time, how to back up your OD, and the difference between network and local accounts.
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El Capitan Server Part 9: SSL Certificates
04/12/15 15:34
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El Capitan Server Part 8: DNS
27/11/15 15:32
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El Capitan Server Part 7: Port Forwarding
20/11/15 15:28
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El Capitan Server Part 6: Network Configuration
13/11/15 15:28
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El Capitan Server Part 5: Install & Set Up
06/11/15 13:07
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Getting Started with iPhone Series
01/11/15 18:30
I wanted to share with you a project I have been working on over at Curious.com on Getting Started With Your iPhone. If you are new to the iPhone or just want to get up to date on the various features found on the iPhone this course might be of help to you or a family member. You can view the video by clicking the image below.
Thanks again so much for watching! I am very thankful to be a part of an incredible community!
El Capitan Server Part 4: Complete Server Uninstall
25/10/15 18:29
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El Capitan Server Part 3: Clean Install OS X
16/10/15 18:28
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El Capitan Server Part 2: Server Upgrade
06/10/15 18:28
If you already have your server up and running as you like it and your server is mission critical then I would either wait to upgrade to see what issues might come up or make sure you follow the steps in my Preparing for the Upgrade to Server 5.0 screencast.
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El Capitan Server Part 1: Preparing to Upgrade
24/09/15 18:24
In this screencast I cover your back up strategy including taking a look at time machine, a bootable clone using Cronosync, archiving your Open Directory and using Bender to back up all of your server files.
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iOS 9 Update Step by Step Walkthrough
14/09/15 18:21
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Two Xbox One's In One House: How to Online Game as a Family
14/09/15 15:21
So we started our journey to figure out if this could be done. It should be pretty simple I thought. I went online to see if I could find the answer and I got a lot of confusion and nothing really clarified it for me. So in my own experimenting with this subject I thought I would put an article out there to hopefully help others in our situation not have to go through the frustration we did to find an answer. Before I get into the specifics, however, let me clarify the problem I'm trying to solve.
Xbox Live Family Sharing
Multiple Players Switching Between Two Xbox One's
In the case of our family there are 4 of us who play the two Xbox One's we have in two common areas of the house. Depending on what is happening that day, we never know who will be playing on what box and no one wants to be tied to one room or the other. In that case, there is no easy solution and it is more costly. We found that each box needs to have an Xbox Live account so that everyone can change between boxes whenever they want. This then becomes no different than what you could do before with adding two Xbox's to the home with the exception that you don't need one for every player in the house. If you want to play digital content, you still have to have the family member login to the home Xbox of the one who purchased the content and you go to the other Xbox to play which is still inconvenient. We just decided to buy two disk versions of the game to play seamlessly and at least we can sell them back in the future once we get tired of playing them.
So there really is no easy way to have two Xbox One consoles in your home and play back and forth with one game seamlessly. With all of the hoops we had to jump through it would have almost been easier to say get two complete set ups and go from there. It sure would have saved a lot of time and effort to get done what we set out to do in the first place. Hopefully this will help some of you out there trying to do the same thing.
iOS 9 Upgrade Part 2: Clean Install
04/09/15 15:15
As always if you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below or on my Youtube Channel. I hope you enjoy the video and your new iPhone of course!
iOS 9 Upgrade Part 1: Backing Up with Phoneview
28/08/15 15:04
In this screencast I give you an overview of Phoneview and cover it's features in detail. I would highly recommend using a product like this just to make sure all of your important communications are backed up and accessible outside of your phone. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below or on my Youtube Channel.
OS X El Capitan Beta Part 4: Maps & Notes
21/08/15 20:08
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OS X El Capitan Beta Part 3: Safari & Mail
14/08/15 20:06
In this screencast I walk through all of the changes in the current beta to give you and idea of how they work. Because this is beta software these updates could change or more features may be added before the final release. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below or on my Youtube Channel.
OS X El Capitan Beta Part 2: New System Features
28/07/15 20:03
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OS X El Capitan Beta Part 1: Dual Boot Installation
20/07/15 20:02
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OS X Server Part 35: Mobile Accounts
18/07/15 20:01
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OS X Server Part 34: Xcode
11/07/15 20:01
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