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FJ de Kermadec

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FJ de Kermadec is an author, stylist and entrepreneur in Paris, France. He spends his time between Paris, London and the United States, where he is often to be found wearing his traditional black shirts. He has been writing for O'Reilly Media about all things Apple since 2003 and has since founded Webstellung, a communication consultancy through which he assists clients in the high-tech business. More information about him can be found on his personal web site, FearlessInBlack.com.

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Wireless Security on the Road Without a VPN
Publish Date: Jun. 20, 2006A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure way to connect to web sites and email while using wireless networks. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to a VPN, so what do you do? In this article you'll learn how to secure your online activities without a VPN. What Is ClamXav (and do Mac users really need antivirus)
Publish Date: Aug. 19, 2005Do Mac users need virus protection? We believe yes. In this article F.J. introduces you to ClamXav, a free, open source antivirus application for Mac OS X. And as a bonus, we're including an interview with the developer who added the GUI to the excellent ClamAV engine to create ClamXav--Mark Allan. What Is FireWire (and How Best to Use It)
Publish Date: Jul. 26, 2005FireWire is a high-speed, data serial interface that has many practical uses. In this article, you'll learn the ins and outs of this powerful technology, plus some inside tips to take advantage of its unique features. Everything You Wanted to Know About Safari RSS, Part 2
Publish Date: Jun. 3, 2005In part one of this series, F.J. provided a solid overview of the Safari browser and the RSS specification. In this article, he shows you how to set up Safari RSS to serve as your newsreader, including lots of handy configuration tips. Everything You Wanted to Know About Safari RSS, Part 1
Publish Date: May. 31, 2005Safari 2.0 stands tall among the Tiger highlights. In this three-part series, you'll learn everything you need to know to customize this browser for newsreading. Plus, you'll explore the technologies that power Safari RSS beneath that beautiful UI. Tiger's Powerful Migration Assistant
Publish Date: May. 17, 2005Transferring data, prefs, and apps from old Macs to new ones can be painful when upgrading computers. Fortunately, Apple's Migration Assistant has the brains and brawn to save users and system administrators alike much time during this process. Here's everything you'd want to know about this great tool. Skype on Mac OS X: A Hands-On Approach, Part 2
Publish Date: Jan. 4, 2005In Part 1, F.J. introduced you to Skype for the Mac. In today's conclusion he talks more about configuration and hands-on use. Skype on Mac OS X: A Hands-On Approach
Publish Date: Dec. 28, 2004In this article, you'll read about the wonders of Skype for Mac OS X and see how to integrate it in your routine. This chat/telephony software also has its limits, and those will be covered too. Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 5
Publish Date: Oct. 1, 2004In this final installment of Mac OS X for the Traveler, François Joseph de Kermadec shares some of his most clever tips for surviving on the road. You might not follow every one of these precautions. But as his editor, I've noticed already that they are in the back of my mind as I prepare for a trip, and I've made some nice adjustments as a result. I hope this series has added a dose of preventive medicine to your travels, too. Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 4
Publish Date: Sep. 21, 2004As with so many things in life, preparation is the key to success. In this week's installment, you'll read about how to pack just the right amount of equipment, and how to make sure the data on it is fit for travel. Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 3
Publish Date: Sep. 10, 2004This is the third part of a series discussing how to travel safely with your Mac OS X laptop. Today's focus is software encryption and those pesky networks you have to deal with on the road. Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 2
Publish Date: Sep. 3, 2004This is the second part of a series that will run over the next few weeks discussing how to travel safely with your Mac OS X laptop. Now that you've made your travel preparations as described in part one, you can now think about getting all of your equipment on the plane safely. Mac OS X for the Traveler, Part 1
Publish Date: Aug. 31, 2004In this first part of an ongoing series about traveling safely with your PowerBook or iBook, you'll learn that preparation is one of the keys to peace of mind. F.J. helps you get your equipment in order. Inside SSH, Part 4
Publish Date: Aug. 6, 2004In Part 3, François Joseph de Kermadec investigated more advanced SSH techniques, including editing configuration files. Now in this final installment, he shows you how to administer computers remotely, including running software updates, disk utilities, and more. Inside SSH, Part 3
Publish Date: Jul. 20, 2004In Part 2 of this multipart series delving into the Secure Shell on Mac OS X, François Joseph de Kermadec showed you how to securely fire up the Secure Shell and start communicating. Now, in Part 3, he digs deeper, showing you more advanced techniques including editing configuration files.

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Living with defaults

Sunday October 28, 2007 5:29PM

A few years ago, I peeked over the shoulder of a very dear friend as he was using his computer. "R" is a computing guru through and through, spending his days between WebObjects applications, Aperture, countless browsers and utilities. He… read more

I unplug my toaster at night

Friday October 12, 2007 3:56AM

Yesterday, user Yacko asked me why I keep closing and re-opening applications on my Mac, especially since Mac OS X has been built from the ground up for multitasking and features many a way to hide, minimize, tuck away and… read more

That depressing shade of green

Thursday October 11, 2007 6:43AM

Have you ever seen the default wallpaper of a Windows 95 installation? That horrendous, disgusting, depressing shade of gray-green that, for years, went mocked and scorned by many? It turns out it may just be what the doctor ordered for… read more

The other side of iPhone security

Wednesday October 10, 2007 6:04AM

Since the introduction of the iPhone, Apple has been the focus of criticism from many a member of the computing community: keeping the platform closed is an outrage, a Microsoftian move, living proof of the evil that lurks underneath the… read more

In love with a font

Tuesday April 24, 2007 5:48PM

The recent release of Coda has been splashed all over the Internet over the past few days. As usual, the Panic team has done an outstanding job and delivered an application that is both visually innovative and quintessentially Mac-like. Coda,… read more

Could we stop laughing at Microsoft?

Monday December 18, 2006 12:58PM

Since January of this long, very long year, Microsoft has been the target of all laughs and criticism. Vista is late, the Zune is a disaster, the company does not innovate... The list of all they do not do, in… read more

The big hole in the floor

Saturday December 16, 2006 8:23AM

Remember Mac OS X's first high-profile security vulnerability? A very long time ago, when most of the Mac community still thought of UNIX as a promised land of security, stability and compatibility, when Apples were still blue and glossy, when… read more

Oh what a world...

Thursday December 14, 2006 11:21PM

Over the past few weeks, lacking anything of real interest to munch on, the Mac world has become ablaze with developer compensation. It started with TextMate, continued with Disco and reached an all-time height on Tuesday with MacHeist. A lot… read more

Automate SMS sending with Skype and AppleScript

Thursday November 16, 2006 12:28AM

It's official, Skype for Mac allows for the sending of SMS - the beta version at least. The system is cheap, convenient, seems relatively reliable and, if I had not my doubts about that whole Skype thing overall, I would… read more

Vim, vigor and vitality

Monday November 13, 2006 11:35PM

Around our office, everything happens in BBEdit: from invoicing to site design, if it has to be done, it goes through BBEdit and AppleScript at some point or another. Our clients are usually set up with a shiny TextWrangler installation… read more

DoubleBoth, DoublePleasure

Wednesday November 08, 2006 4:22AM

Gus Mueller, long-time Mac developer and active member of our community has long exerted a certain fascination upon me: not only does he write unique, intriguing and useful software, he manages to do so in a quiet, assured fashion that… read more

Email, with a side of yellow

Monday November 06, 2006 1:13PM

A long time ago, I toyed around with a relatively unknown application, GyazMail, after seeing it mentioned on the one and only DrunkenBlog. It was nice but somehow, at the time, felt too close to Mail to warrant staying in… read more

BBEdit has a new, foldable, lease on life

Thursday September 07, 2006 7:03AM

When Bare Bones Software announced the latest version of BBEdit, I was, quite literally singing its praise in my head. Now, it is no secret I am a big Bare Bones fan (and an unpaid one, I fully assure you)… read more

Did Apple re-invent the anti-virus?

Thursday July 06, 2006 9:15AM

For the past few days, the blogging world has been abuzz with that "dashboardadvisoryd" thing. Indeed, it seems Mac OS X v. 10.4.7 contacts Apple's servers ever eight or so hours and ensures you did not inadvertently download a malicious… read more

PR: Short for pitiful racket?

Thursday June 15, 2006 3:25PM

It is no secret that I spend most of my time doing what I enjoy most: public relations and communication. In many ways, working in this field is a blessing: things change quickly so you never get to bore yourself… read more

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