Personal IT Experiences » Macintosh

Open-source Network Scanner

Scott — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:29:03 +0000

If you’re looking for an open TCP/IP address on the local subnet, this is a useful software tool. Angry IP Scanner is an open-source and cross-platform network scanner designed to be fast and simple to use. It scans TCP/IP addresses and ports. Windows, Macintosh and Linux.

Link: download and view more about it’s features here.

Computer Manufacturers That Sell Their Used or Returned Laptop Computers, With Warranties

Scott — Sat, 21 May 2011 18:49:56 +0000

The following major computer manufactures sell their warranty returns, buyer’s remorse returns, discontinued inventory or lease return computers with varying degrees of manufacturer warranties to you or me for significant discounts.

A computer is a computer in appearance and it’s a depreciating asset. There is no status in paying for the latest and greatest hardware. I’ve personally purchased a desktop computer from the Dell Outlet store and a Macbook Air laptop from the Apple Store Special Deals area. Each came with full manufacturer warranties just like brand new computers are sold with.

Virus Removal Utility

Scott — Mon, 16 May 2011 01:35:14 +0000

For Windows workstations, download the McAfee Stinger utility to remove viruses. This is a clean up utility, not a regular anti-virus product.

How to download and install Stinger here.

McAfee’s anti-virus software is a good, safe home and enterprise-grade product.

If you’re averse to yearly anti-virus subscriptions, these products may help you out: Avira Personal, Microsoft Security Essentials or AVG Free. A complete list of Microsoft Trusted AV partners here.

For Mac workstations, try the Sophos anti-virus product.

Mac Keyboard Shortcuts For Snapping Screenshots

Scott — Sun, 15 May 2011 22:46:51 +0000

To capture the entire desktop, press Command-Shift-3. The screen shot will be automatically saved as a PNG file on your desktop.
To copy the entire desktop, press Command-Control-Shift-3. The screen shot will be placed on your clipboard for you to paste into another program.
To capture a portion of the desktop, press Command-Shift-4. A cross-hair cursor will appear and you can click and drag to select the area you wish to capture. When you release the mouse button, the screen shot will be automatically saved as a PNG file on your desktop. (The file is saved as PDF in Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.)
To capture a specific application window, press Command-Shift-4, then press the Spacebar. The cursor will change to a camera, and you can move it around the screen. As you move the cursor over an application window, the window will be highlighted. The entire window does not need to be visible for you to capture it. When you have the cursor over a window you want to capture, just click the mouse button and the screen shot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop. (The file is saved as PDF in Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.)

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