This one is really quite simple but generally not known. It might also make you question the sanctity of your passwords.
If your forget your password. Insert your OS install DVD, restart holding down the C key on your keyboard and then in the menu bar of the installation go to Utilities> Reset Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
That’s it. Password Reset. The only thing you won’t have access to is your keychain (where your stored passwords for websites, wifi, email, etc are stored)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
But it’s almost as shocking that the Times Company is having a discussion over this question at all. Really? You’re going to ruin this little gift from Steve Jobs? You’re still not sure if you’re ready to commit to this internet thing? Sigh.
from
Gawkers post about discussions happening at the NYT about whether to charged $10 a month or $30 for the iPad version
courtesy of Mr @julesoir:
Real simple. In any application where you have an open file. Right click on the mini icon next to the file name in the active window and get the path to that file.
very useful.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
I’ve had my current desktop for a little over two years. I want to continue using it for another 20. I mean that literally: this computer, this keyboard, this mouse, these three monitors. 20 years. There’s no technical reason the hardware can’t last that long,
Mark Pilgrim on The Setup
Fascinating point of view on the feasibility of longer lives for our gadgets.
