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Force SSLv3 on Mac OS X Server for PCI Compliance

These instructions disables SSLv2 on Mac OS X Server for clients who are going through PCI compliance certification which requires SSLv3. There are additional files to the httpd.conf that Server Admin uses to create that file initially. I haven't tested whether it makes sense to edit those files as well so add on if you think so. They are in the same folder with different extensions. Verify current settings Open Terminal. Enter openssl s_client -connect [...]

Dave2019-10-26T08:46:15-04:00April 22nd, 2009|Quick Tips|

Time Machine Error Monitoring

An awesome utility for troubleshooting Time Machine errors. You can set it to monitor and get notified by email when there's been an issue: http://www.carnationsoftware.com/TM_Error_Log_WebPage.html

Dave2019-10-26T08:49:01-04:00April 22nd, 2009|Quick Tips|

Daylite Connection Instructions / Daylite 3.9 Server update email

Below are steps by steps for setting up a new Mac or iPhone to connect to our Daylite database. Daylite on a Mac Download and install the latest Daylite software from here: http://www.marketcircle.com/downloads/daylite39.html Launch Daylite. In the Welcome to Daylite window uncheck Show welcome screen on startup in the lower left Select Log in to an Existing Database Click the drop-down menu to the right of Log in to and select Add New Connection Enter in the Server Address field: [servername] and click Search Select [databasename] in the Database field Enter your Daylite username [...]

Dave2019-10-26T08:54:39-04:00April 15th, 2009|Daylite|

Designing Email Campaigns

Introduction We have gotten many requests for the best answer to sending out custom designed email campaigns. For every solution there are pros and cons. By far the best solution is to use an experienced web designer and your choice of delivery methods. For some handling more of the process themselves can end up being more cost effective so we've outlined some options. These recommendations assume running on a Mac and no desire to code [...]

Dave2016-11-01T21:28:11-04:00March 17th, 2009|Client Wiki|

Resolve issues sending email

Many Internet service providers hotels and other internet access locations are blocking the common port for sending email. Apple has provided instructions for how to switch the port Apple Mail uses for .Mac/MobileMe but it is equally useful for email accounts with other services. If one of our consultants has recommended switching your sending port for 25 to 587 follow the instructions at the link below and enter port number 587 when available. In many [...]

Dave2009-03-17T01:04:53-04:00March 17th, 2009|Client Wiki|

Office document locking with Mac OS X share points

In tests run on a production environment we received file locking notifications on both Windows and Macintosh systems. We tested opening a file (a Word document) on a Macintosh first and then opening the same document in Windows while it was still open on the Mac and received a notification that the document was already being used by another user. The notification prompted to open in Read-only mode and then when clicking Save from this [...]

Dave2019-10-26T08:35:15-04:00March 5th, 2009|Quick Tips|

Color Management on Macs

Recommendation for user-maintained color calibration from Jay Kinghorn: Color Monkey & Colorize (Calibrator)

Dave2019-10-26T08:36:12-04:00March 4th, 2009|Quick Tips|

Billings on 2 computers

To use Billings on two computers in a Billings centric workflow... • On the satellite machine use Billings to create Contacts Projects and Slips as usual. • When you're ready to export your Slips to the main Billings computer mark your Projects that you want to export as Complete • File > Export > Slips On the Main Billings computer... • File > Import > Import from Billings • This should bring over the Contact [...]

Dave2019-10-26T08:36:41-04:00March 3rd, 2009|Daylite|

Billings data migration

If you're trying to move the Billings database at ~/Library/Application Support/Billings from one machine to another you should first remove the Billings Address Book group on the destination machine (if present) otherwise when you launch Billings with the new database in place it will duplicate all of the contacts.

Dave2019-10-26T08:36:57-04:00March 3rd, 2009|Daylite|

Re-creating Daylite Offline database with OpenBase

Quit Daylite Launch OpenBaseManager from your Applications folder Click Local in the left column wait for it to show you the databases Control-click on [databasename]OFFLINE and select Stop Database After the status indicator to the left of the database name goes red control-click on the database again and select Delete Database Re-launch Daylite and login to the online database Go File > Database > Go Offline You'll see a warning message that you are going to [...]

Dave2019-10-26T08:38:27-04:00February 27th, 2009|Daylite|