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OS X Terminal Session Management

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A colleague posted this question to our Mac Users' discussion group. Anyone have an suggestions on an SSH client that can save sessions kinds like a manager. Yea I use Putty (windows) or terminal window (Mac) , but I guess I am looking for a more full featured client and curious what folks out there use. I found the question a bit odd since OS X Terminal has session management. To setup things up, launch Terminal and select "New Remote…

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How To Setup iCloud On OS X

The following information is based on OS X 10.10 Yosemite. If you are running an earlier version of OS the information might still useful but you may have to look in different system preferences. I love iCloud. iCloud connects all my Apple devices in ways that make it easy for me to work from any device . I always have the latest versions of my most important things — like documents, apps, notes, and contacts — on whatever device I…

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Hide All Windows in OS X

While working with multiple apps is great sometimes I make the mistake of opening too many. I get lost in the haystack of open windows. There is an easy way to clear the view. Press Option + Command + H and the other apps will be hidden from view.…

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How To Make and Receive Phones Call and Texts On Your Mac

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The following information is based on OS X 10.10 Yosemite and iOS 8.1. If you are running an earlier version of either OS the information might still useful but you may have to look in different system preferences. Using your iCloud account, Handoff lets you start something on one device -- e.g., writing and email or using a web site on your iPhone -- and instantly pick up where you left off another devices. The app you need appears in…

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How To Setup System Security & Privacy Settings In OS X

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The following information is based on OS X 10.10 Yosemite. If you are running an earlier version of OS the information might still useful but you may have to look in different system preferences. My friends and family often ask me what they can do to make their Mac more secure. They are often concerned about viruses or people spying on their computer while they are online. No computer can be considered "secure" once it's connected to a network, but…

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