I consider a few things to be absolutely essential if you are to use a computer. At the top of that list is to have viable backups of your data and your drives. In this blog I will walk step-by-step through using Carbon Copy Cloner, our tool of choice to create bootable clone backups.

Uninstalling the OS X Package

Apple does not provide a standard uninstallation tool or mechanism. You may, however, use the uninstall script that comes with ActivePython to uninstall ActivePython:

sudo /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/Resources/Scripts/uninstall
Note: ActivePython's uninstall will restore an older Python installation in /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework if one exists (using pythonselect). This means, for example, that if you have ActivePython 2.4 install then install and uninstall ActivePython 2.5, your original ActivePython 2.4 will be restored to its full working state.

otool - object file displaying tool

Here is a summary of the changes that Growl 1.3 introduces. There has been a bit of confusion about Growl 1.3, and we wanted to address that.

racoon speaks the IKE (ISAKMP/Oakley) key management protocol, to establish security associations with other hosts. The SPD (Security Policy Database) in the kernel usually triggers racoon

've upgraded from Snow Leopard to Lion, then I purchased and installed the Server from App Store.

Now I'd like to remove the Server features, and revert to standard Lion. I don't mind reinstalling, I don't want to reformat, or restore from backup.

What is the most correct and complete process?

OS X Server Guides

Summary
This document explains how you can publish an iCal calendar using Mac OS X Server's WebDAV module.

Defence in Depth is an information security blog which aims to consolidate security news, resources, tutorials, research and information.

Patrick Dunstan
BCompInfSc, GPEN, GAWN

IceClean is a powerful System Maintenance and Optimization Tool using only UNIX built-in System Tasks to help your Mac stay healty and to keep it running smoothly. Version 3.0 is now completely renewed in Scripting and Cocoa Interface for help you in faster and useful Tasks Managing of All Unix Power.

Before you download Apple OS X Lion, you've got to prepare your system.

Mac OS X Technology Overview

It is strongly recommended that you install Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, and Compressor 4 on a startup disk that does not have Final Cut Studio (2009) already installed.

A month ago, Caltech hosted a daylong event called “TEDxCaltech / Feynman’s Vision: the Next 50 Years”, which was attended by about a thousand people. Celebrity participants included Stephen Hawking, Carl and Michelle Feynman (Carl told me he’s a fan of the blog—hi Carl!), and Ondar, a Tuvan throat-singer who pretty much stole the show.

Audio Queue Services provides a straightforward, low overhead way to record and play audio in iOS and Mac OS X. It is the recommended technology to use for adding basic recording or playback features to your iOS or Mac OS X application

Trials and Tribulations of an OS X Administrator

Mac OS X Server
Introduction to Command-Line Administration
Version 10.6 Snow Leopard

Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 uses a combination of task-based instruction and strong visuals to teach intermediate and advanced users how to deploy a wide range of files and systems to multiple users in a large organization.

If you are looking for a screencasting tool to capture and record movies of your Mac desktop, the popular choices are Screenflow, iShowU HD, Snapz Pro X and the just launched Camtasia Mac. Adobe is also porting Adobe Captivate on Mac but that is still in beta stages