Networking over AC
Heard of this? Instead of running Ethernet, and when wireless isn’t an option, you run IP over your power lines. I’ve known about it for a while, and I keep forgetting it’s available.
Scan IP addresses on the local network
In Terminal, type "arp -a" (no quotes) and hit return. Thanks, LaCie!
A sort-of fix for Leopard Server
Duane Maas posted this on his blog:
Unfortunately, I have tried to use Leopard as an Open Directory Master, Calendar Server, and AFP server at one account since 10.5.2 was released and in stops functioning under very light load at least once a week. The server starts refusing connections and complains and incorrect user:password combination was entered. After troubleshooting, I have not determined the cause, but I did find out the problem can be solved by stopping and starting the AFP server. Hopefully this will be fixed with the 10.5.3 release.
I have been having this same AFP problem with Leopard Server. The issue is unfortunately epidemic. I was myself hoping it was going to be fixed in 10.5.2. I have had to convert one graphics lab’s home folders to NFS (not secure), and they have to connect to file shares over [shudder] SMB! Blech.
I finally, however, discovered this: If you first install 10.5 Server with the “Simple” settings, even though it doesn’t initially turn on many of the features one might eventually want, it does do some automated configuration that a) takes some of the nitty-gritty hassle out of setup, and b) seems to make AFP work right!
After you’ve done Simple, you can config and test the basic features using the new Server Preferences, and then eventually go into Server Admin and Workgroup Manager to get more detailed.
Now, admittedly, the AFP bug is still a stupid thing for Apple not to have fixed yet, or provided a kbase article to solve. And the solution I’ve just described might not work for every environment. But I was at least heartened that AFP will in fact work on 10.5 Server, and I got to glean some Apple-sanctioned configurations for other services, too.
MacBook Air hacked in under 2 minutes
Interesting…
Airport Express is now Extreme!
Finally, Apple has put the faster 802.11n in the Airport Express, so
now you can mix an AXP into your Extreme network for AirTunes and not
reduce the speed of your network.
New iPhone plan: UNLIMITED minutes, text, & data
$140/month! I just saved $720 a year!
Blogged from my iPhone
Transferring files from PC to Mac
I want to do a quick Word file backup on my wife’s PC. Can I use a DVD? – Thanks, JW
You sure can, JW. I don’t know what DVD burning software you have on the PC, but it should be easy enough.
Videos on tech "in Plain English"
Love this: Common Craft has created videos to explain things like RSS & Twitter to non-techophiles. I’ve tried my explanations, almost entirely unsuccessfully, so these will come in handy!
Forget FTP
Following up on the question about FTP software: I just listened to net@night, when they interviewed the creators of Drop.io, a nifty new web-based file-sharing service. It’s impressive. Some of the cool benefits & features:
Pogue on "How Dangerous Is the Internet for Children?"
