Entries from April 2009 ↓

Reducing size of iPhoto POI database

This is probably only of interest to those of you that have to deploy iPhoto over a slower (ie wireless) network.

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Screen Juggling

Ever since I had a Powerbook Duo back in the day – I’ve made a laptop my primary machine. There has never been a sync solution that I have found adequate – and with my current AL macbook – I’m happy with the performance and memory. The only shortcomming is the screen as you can never have too much (spaces help – but its not a solution). At my desk at work I have an older eMac that serves as sort of a utility workhorse (encoding/archiving DVDs, backup ARD admin terminal, iTunes jukebox etc). I’ve always sought a way to make good use of the extra screen. In the beginning I was just using Apple Remote Desktop, but this was always a little klunky as it required switching away from whatever I was doing. I’ve not found a couple pieces that when put together result in close to a perfect setup.

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