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The Java Perspective: Cocoa's Interface Builder
Oct 21, 2005
Coming into Apple's Cocoa programming from the Java world has been a huge eye-opener for Marcus Zarra. Whenever he speaks with other developers who have worked with Cocoa, he hears praises about Apple's development tools. See if you agree with his conclusions about Apple's Interface Builder from a Java developer's point of view.
Alternate Data Streams: Threat or Menace?
Sep 16, 2005
By now, you're probably aware of how easy it is to accidentally leave metadata in your Microsoft Word documents, offending or amusing recipients who can easily uncover your mistakes. Did you also know that bad guys might be helping you to even more embarrassment (or danger), by using the alternate data streams (ADS) capability of Windows NTFS to hook warez, pornography, or even hacker's tools to your innocent files?
Master iTunes 4.9’s Advanced Podcasting Features and Make Money with Personalized Podcasts
Sep 9, 2005
With podcasting, Joe Anybody can become a broadcaster. You don't even need sophisticated equipment: just your Mac, iTunes 4.9, and some podcasting software. Matthew David shows you how to use the advanced features in iTunes 4.9 to reach millions of iPod users with your message (and advertising).
Design and Install the Perfect PC—On Your Mac
Aug 12, 2005
Macintosh people don't want to give up their Macs just to use Windows software once in a while. With Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac, they won't have to. John Traenkenschuh takes us step by step through the (relatively) painless process of installing this revolutionary software to emulate a Windows PC on your favorite Mac.
Viewing and Navigating Mac OS X Tiger Finder Windows
Jul 22, 2005
The Finder in Tiger is much as it has always been, and its function remains the same, but it looks considerably different, and provides some new features that you'll want to know about. This chapter explains these new features and where to find them.
Using Internet Applications in Mac OS X Tiger
Jul 15, 2005
This chapter covers everything you need to know about communicating online with Mac OS X Tiger, from searching the Internet with Sherlock and sending email to videoconferencing with iChat AV. The Internet applications provided with Tiger can get anyone up and running online in a matter of minutes.
Watching Mac OS X File Events from Windows: A Guide for .NET and Java Developers
Jun 17, 2005
With "only a little Java code and a third-party product," Bob Reselman was able to make Windows pay attention to the goings-on of a Macintosh server. Here's how he did it.
Keeping Things Organized in Mac OS X Tiger
Jun 10, 2005
Mac OS X gives you the ability to manage these documents and folders, to move them around, change their names, create new ones, and get rid of the ones you don't need anymore. In this chapter, you will see how to use the tools that Mac OS X gives you to accomplish these tasks.
Exploring the Dock in Mac OS X "Tiger"
Jun 3, 2005
The Dock is an important part of the OS X interface, and in this chapter you'll learn how to use it to launch applications as well as receive feedback about them as they run. You will also learn how to store files, folders, and document windows in the Dock—and to use the Trash to delete files, folders, and applications you no longer need.
Designing Objects and Relationships with IBM DB2 for z/OS
Feb 25, 2005
When you design any sort of database, you need to answer many different questions. How will you organize your DB2 data? How will you create relationships between tables? How should you define the columns in your tables? What kind of table space should you use? In this sample chapter, you'll learn about the DB2 UDB data types as well as the characteristics of tables, views, and indices.
WebSphere Performance Tuning--z/OS
Feb 18, 2005
This chapter will assist you in tuning the performance of WebSphere V5 on your z/OS system with a general focus on z/OS-specific items.
Voulez-Vous un Rendezvous? The Simple Guide to Apple Networking
Feb 11, 2005
Voulez-vous une Rendezvous? No, it isn't a hot date; it's the way Apple allows an ad-hoc network to be created without requiring the user to make any system setup changes. Larry Loeb gives the details about how Rendezvous pulls this off.
z/OS® Version 8 DBA Certification Guide: DB2 Environment
Jan 28, 2005
This chapter provides an overview of the DB2 environment, detailing the components that you'll need to understand to begin working with DB2.
Taking Your iPod on the Road
Jan 14, 2005
Calling all music junkies: If you can't bear to leave your iPod behind when you're on the go, check out these ways to keep the music (and news and entertainment) playing.
Scripting Mac OS X
Dec 30, 2004
Use the power of the Terminal to explore your iTunes library! This article by Dave Taylor won't make you a shell scripting maven. Instead, it shows you how to learn more about your music library and iTunes by creating a Unix shell script.
Migrating from AppleShare IP to Macintosh OS X Server
Nov 5, 2004
Tony Williams shares joys and frustrations from a recent Macintosh migration from AppleShare IP (ASIP) under OS 9 to OS X Server 10.3. Although Apple tried to make this process as painless as possible, there are still some problems.
Getting Started with Cocoa Programming
Sep 24, 2004
Aaron Hillegass introduces Cocoa Programming for webpages in the Mac OS X environment with a sample program that shows how the language works.
A Simple Guide To Macintosh Security
Sep 10, 2004
Macintosh security is built in, not added as an afterthought. The design of Mac's OS X made security a top priority and achieved it in many different ways. Larry Loeb gives you an update on some of the ways security has been implemented.
Creating Tables Using Keynote for Mac OS X
Apr 30, 2004
Mac OS X Panther Applications and Utilities
Apr 9, 2004

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