phpBB 3.1.0 is a release for the popular forum software that has been a long time coming. Currently in release candidate 2, the final version should be available soon. I downloaded phpBB 3.1.0 RC2 and installed it to a beta site to see the new features and to allow the community that I run to check it out. phpBB 3.1.0 modernizes the software and catches it up in many areas. As … [Read more...]
Amazon brings 3D printing to the masses
Amazon has unveiled the new Amazon 3D Printing Store, allowing customers to create their own jewelry, toys, arts, accessories, and more. 3D printing is becoming more popular as the industry evolves with cheaper printers, easier to use software, and on-demand services. Amazon throwing its hat into the ring will further improve how commonplace 3D printing is and make it one of … [Read more...]
Hiking the Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10 Beta
If you signed up for the Mac OS X Yosemite beta, it is now available through the Mac App Store. Apple started sending out emails yesterday with a link to the Appleseed site and Beta redemption, providing a redemption code and link to get Yosemite from the Mac App Store. The download continues after signing in with your AppleID. It's 5.07GB in size, so it might take a little … [Read more...]
Creating a Mac OS X Yosemite bootable USB
Creating a bootable USB drive Mac OS X installer can save you time and bandwidth when you have a few Macs you want to update or you want a backup copy of your operating system installer. Fortunately, it's pretty straight forward to create a USB installer for the latest OS X Yosemite, currently in beta, and the process is the same as OS X 10.9 Mavericks. You will have to apply … [Read more...]
Happy SysAdmin Day 2014!
Happy SysAdmin Day to all of the IT Pros that go above and beyond! Enjoy the day, hopefully your co-workers show some appreciation for all of your hard work and technical expertise. Don't forget to also show appreciation for them even if there isn't a day dedicated to HR, Accountants, faculty, and all the other jobs in your organization. Appreciate some SysAdmin humor with … [Read more...]