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Mac Scheduled Tasks, Cron, and CronniX

Screen shot 2009-11-15 at 11.13.37 PMIf you’re a systems administrator or a developer who relies on scheduled tasks, or just an everyday user who would like to set something to run on a specific schedule, CronniX is a must have utility. Since Mac is based on unix in more ways then not, it relies on Cron to run its scheduled tasks. Cron is also available to users, but must be administered through the Terminal. CronniX provides an easy to use graphical interface for administering all your scheduled tasks. (more…)

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Turn your Web Cam into a Security Cam

Vitamin D OS XTurning your computer into a surveillance camera has never been easier. Vitamin D, a new software that is in beta allows you to turn your webcam, or any other networked camera, into a motion activated surveillance camera with advanced recognition features. Pesky roommate keeps using your computer when you’re not around? Catch them in the act! Set up Vitamin D, and have it either secretly record the entire session or notify you as it is happening. Here’s what you need to get started. (more…)

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