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Optimize OS X with OnyX

Don’t know what happened to all that free space you had? Computer chugging along barely getting by just trying to browse the internet? Or maybe your permissions are corrupt and you’re experiencing random errors and have just given up trying to fix them. We’ve all been there. Good thing that’s not a problem anymore, with OnyX on your Mac, you can optimize you’re entire system and go on with your day just as if...

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Mac Scheduled Tasks, Cron, and CronniX

If 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...

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Turn your Web Cam into a Security Cam

Turning 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...

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Screenshots Explained

If you’ve ever used Windows, you know taking a screenshot of your current desktop or application is as easy as hitting the ‘Print Screen’ key. Unfortunatly, those of us familiar with the Mac operating system and Apple hardware have never had the luxury of such a key. The big guys haven’t left us hanging though, Mac actually features many more standard screenshot features then any other operating system out there. The...

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