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Continue reading →: Disable Local Snapshots in Lion (Local Time Machine Backups)
One of the new features included with Lion is the addition of “local snapshots” to Time Machine. Every hour Time Machine creates backups directly on the system’s hard disk. It doesn’t matter if an external Time Machine drive is connected. The reasoning behind this feature seems to be that users…
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Continue reading →: Recent Updates
Though it’s not obvious, adding new posts isn’t the only way in which I update this blog. Several changes aren’t as visible since they don’t get pushed via RSS and Twitter feeds. I maintain a few pages that I update infrequently. In addition, I regularly revisit old posts and add…
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Continue reading →: Pad A Cheek Mask Liner With Facial Hair
Last week I ordered a Pad A Cheek Mask Liner to use with my ResMed Mirage Quattro mask. It’s a fabric liner for CPAP masks that’s made by a third-party. Ideally, it will reduce leaks around a mask seal while also increasing comfort. At $15 it’s a reasonable price. Unlike…
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Continue reading →: Remotely Solving a Windows Problem Using Two Macs
My wife’s grandfather recently ran into a problem with his new laptop. At some point he had to restart his laptop but wasn’t able to login Windows (Windows 7 Home Edition). We’re not sure if someone changed the password without his knowledge or if he forgot that he had a…
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Continue reading →: Keeping FaceTime Windows On Top (OS X and FaceTime 1.1.1)
Last night I was sharing a FaceTime session with my wife via my MacBook Pro. In addition, I was also looking up some information in a Web browser. Several times I was annoyed that the FaceTime window kept falling behind other open program windows. FaceTime (version 1.1.1) for Mac doesn’t…
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Continue reading →: Reducing CPAP Mask Leaks with Lansinoh (Lanolin)
In my efforts to improve the effectiveness of my CPAP treatment I started searching the cpaptalk.com forums for new tips. I came across one that seemed a bit odd, but does seem to be effective. In one post, and also in several others, many individuals recommended using Lansinoh Lanolin to…
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Continue reading →: A Hard Shell Travel Case for a CPAP Device
Since my obstructive sleep apnea is severe I must take my CPAP with me any time that I travel. Otherwise, I’ll feel terrible the next morning. Unfortunately, the device came with a soft case that doesn’t provide the device, and more importantly the mask and hose, any protection from being…
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Continue reading →: An Inexpensive Airport Replacement for a 2006 iMac
The Short Version: The Airlink Wireless N Mini USB Adapter (AWLL6075) works well for an iMac with a broken Airport adapter. The software could be less obtrusive but for the cost (and size of the adapter) it’s a good buy. It doesn’t load until the user is logged in so it…
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Continue reading →: Upgrading My White 2006 iMac Core Duo to a Core 2 Duo and Installing OS X Lion
Not very long ago I added a post explaining why I didn’t think it would be worth upgrading the processor in my Core Duo iMac and also why I wasn’t in a hurry to upgrade to Lion. Well, as often happens, I wasn’t satisfied with those conclusions and eventually decided…
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Continue reading →: Resolving Problems Syncing iPhone App Docs with iCloud (When Using Multiple, Migrated MobileMe Accounts)
I migrated our MobileMe accounts to iCloud the day it was released, after updating my iPhone to iOS 5. I was using two accounts. One account is my primary and I synched mail, calendars, contacts, etc using it. I had another account that I only used for e-mail. Overall, my…
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I’m Mike
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