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Below is the process required for setting up password-free sign in for “user” at a server called “foo.com”. I’ve added links to “Explain Shell” throughout so you can see an overview of what the commands and arguments do. First, create your .ssh directory by issuing the command mkdir -m 700 -p ~/.ssh. Secondly create the …
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I was looking for a way to easily add a link to the iOS Simulator in my ~/Applications folder, but every explanation that worked for Mavericks seemed unnecessarily complicated to me. Here’s what I figured out myself: Open Xcode and launch the simulator as normal Control-click on the simulator icon in the dock, and select …
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Having just finished the most advanced responsive HTML email project I’ve worked on yet, I thought I’d share a few things I’ve picked up. Use the Zurb Ink mail framework: It’s restrictive, but it’s the fastest way to get good results in the majority of clients Start with the desktop. There are two reasons to …
I really like Western Digital MyBook Essential drives. They’re inexpensive, they last (my 1TB drive is four or five years old, and survived moving between continents), and they’re reasonably quick. They have one drawback: a virtual CD they mount constantly. I’ve hidden the VCD on one of my drives using the WD software, but the …
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Yup, I’m posting what could loosely be called a “recipe”. These instructions will give you quality brown rice with the minimum of fuss. Measure 2.5 cups of water into saucepan with tight-fitting lid, and bring to boil. Add 1-2 tsp of butter or olive oil (optional). Salt to taste Stir in 1 cup of brown …