When it comes to developing code, if you have limited English knowledge then you might find yourself not only frustrated with the programming logic, but also the fact that you will have to pick up enough English to understand what is being typed. However, with Apple’s new easy-to-learn programming language Swift, a new project has translated the language into Mandarin Chinese, making it easier to pick up for people who speak this language with not much English. Continue reading
DYLD_PRINT_TO_FILE exploit found in the wild for OS X
A vulnerability exists in OS X where an attacker can take advantage of a routine that is generally intended for logging, and overwrite system files. In doing so, the attacker can modify the system to allow bypassing of OS X’s security measures and give full “root” access to malware installers. The result of this is further modification to an affected Mac can be performed without any indication or authentication requirement. Continue reading
Nvidia releases Geforce update with beta support for iMacs and MacBook Pros
Nvidia has released new versions of its Geforce and Quadro drivers for OS X, which provide tweaks and bug fixes for Mac Pro users. In addition, they include beta support for Macs with non-workstation graphics cards, including recent iMac and MacBook Pro models. Continue reading
Can’t remember passwords? Here are two ways to reveal them.
If you’re browsing the Web and need to either create a new account or log into an existing one, then you will likely need to enter your password. To help with this, OS X will prompt you to store your password in the OS X keychain, which will encrypt and assign the password to the site you have just accessed. This is similarly applied to programs you may use, such as e-mail clients, which will attempt to access secured resources like your e-mail accounts or social media pages. However, the convenience this provides may result in your inability to remember your passwords, even for sites you regularly frequent. Continue reading
Options for quickly opening recent documents in OS X
When you want to open a document in OS X that you have recently edited, you might find yourself locating it on your hard drive, or searching for it in Spotlight. Along these lines, you can also create a smart folder that only shows files that were recently edited; however, OS X contains several approaches to opening recent documents that may make this far easier to do. Continue reading
Fix the inability to move files around in your Mac
While OS X includes password security to prevent unauthorized changes to both system settings and access to your Mac, these features should not intrude on your standard workflow. When you log in to your Mac, for the most part you should be able to work password free, so if you are constantly met with requests to authenticate when managing files, or are denied access to an action you are attempting to perform, then something is likely wrong. Continue reading