Technology > Apple Summary. This document offers an installation guide and usage tips for Apple OS X 10.7 Lion. Installation Guide. Prior to installing Lion (presumably as an upgrade from Leopard or Snow Leopard), it would be helpful to run a Permissions Check using Disk Utility, just to make sure there are no issues with your computer that… Continue reading Apple OS X 10.7 Lion Installation Guide and Usage Tips – Including How to Create a Bootable DVD or USB Drive
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Microsoft Windows Computer Imaging Creating a USB Bootable SCCM Drive
Technology Summary. Many large businesses and organizations use Microsoft SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) for imaging their computers and assisting with the administration, management, security, and inventory of computers. Typically, a bootable CD is created that allows a computer to connect over the network to a central server that provides system images. The image can… Continue reading Microsoft Windows Computer Imaging Creating a USB Bootable SCCM Drive
Liberty Mutual – Doing the Right Thing in Advertising
Activism > Advertising Summary. When a non-profit organization engages in social action, we think of it as activism. When a business engages with society through advertising, we simply call it marketing. Yet, activists exist in all areas of society including companies and they are leveraging their positions to impact the world in positive ways. Among… Continue reading Liberty Mutual – Doing the Right Thing in Advertising
Best Security Practices for TeamViewer, GoToMyPC, LogMeIn, and other Remote Computer Access Support Software
Technology Summary. Remote computer access support software such as TeamViewer, GoToMyPC, LogMeIn, and others make it very convenient to support users from a distance, or monitor your own computer while performing time consuming installations and updates. Below are instructions for configuring TeamViewer for maximum security. Security Threats. Considering that about 90% of all companies say they’ve… Continue reading Best Security Practices for TeamViewer, GoToMyPC, LogMeIn, and other Remote Computer Access Support Software
Qwest.net Web Help and Mediacom Web Search – Consumer Fraud Proves Profitable
Technology | Activism > Consumer Defense Summary. There’s nothing wrong with companies trying to make a little money, as long as they aren’t exploiting people in the process. Typos = Profits. Internet service providers like Qwest.net and Mediacom (MCHSI) have figured out a way to intercept your Internet typos and turn that into profits. How… Continue reading Qwest.net Web Help and Mediacom Web Search – Consumer Fraud Proves Profitable
Return of YouTube Meme Boxxy Boxxybabee ANewHopeee Bodaciousboxxy – Catie Wayne
Activism Summary. After about two years of near silence, on 16 July 2011 YouTube meme Boxxybabee returned to the Internet in full force. By the evening of 18 July 2011, her latest video received 250,000 views, and shortly after midnight the views were 445,000. This page provides a chronology and history of Boxxy. Background. On… Continue reading Return of YouTube Meme Boxxy Boxxybabee ANewHopeee Bodaciousboxxy – Catie Wayne
Spike Lee Commentary on Gangsta Rap and Hip Hop Themes of Violence, Drugs, Gangs, and Sexuality
Effective Living | Activism Summary. This page contains an excerpt from a DePauw University article about a presentation by Spike Lee. The excerpt below specifically deals with the topic of how young people perceive culture as presented in popular music, television, and movies. These impressions shape their beliefs about themselves, their future, and their opportunities.… Continue reading Spike Lee Commentary on Gangsta Rap and Hip Hop Themes of Violence, Drugs, Gangs, and Sexuality
Candyman 187 and The Havenotz – Show Em’ All – Fall 2011 Hip Hop Revival Project
Effective Living > Music Summary. The Fall of 2011 will mark a significant moment in the revival of Hip Hop music as Candyman 187 (Sardar Khan) and The Havenotz are planning to launch a major project that will revitalize the landscape of rap music. Known for his involvement in films such as Thug Angel, Welcome to… Continue reading Candyman 187 and The Havenotz – Show Em’ All – Fall 2011 Hip Hop Revival Project
Apple Mac iMovie Final Cut Elgato Turbo H.264 Export Software and Hardware Rendering Accelerator for Faster Video Exporting
Technology > Apple | Video Summary. The Elgato Turbo H.264 video rendering acceleration system from Elgato is an excellent way to save yourself considerable time when exporting video projects. Below are some real world screen shots that illustrate the performance gains and time saved by using the Elgato Turbo H.264 hardware acceleration solution. Some of… Continue reading Apple Mac iMovie Final Cut Elgato Turbo H.264 Export Software and Hardware Rendering Accelerator for Faster Video Exporting
Apple Mac – Microsoft Automatic Update Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.2.0 Fails to Install
Technology > Apple Summary. The Microsoft automatic update for Open XML file format conversion may fail to install, resulting in an error message stating: “The installation failed. The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.” When this happens, it may be necessary to manually download the… Continue reading Apple Mac – Microsoft Automatic Update Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.2.0 Fails to Install
Computer Security Update – Summer 2011
Technology Summary. This year has been busy for anyone involved in computer support and security. Hijacked Computers. Computers are being taken over by viruses that turn them into remote controlled drones. In one group alone, more than 4.5 million computers that have been hijacked by hackers for their use. This is just one of many groups of… Continue reading Computer Security Update – Summer 2011
Bicycle Stolen – Sign of the Times
Effective Living Summary. With the recent news of rampant hacking in the digital world, it’s not surprising that we’d see a rise in crime in our physical world. When well financed businesses, organizations, and institutions are having their computers broken into, one begins to wonder how secure an individual could possibly be. Commentary. Below is… Continue reading Bicycle Stolen – Sign of the Times