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Mac OS X: Clear the DNS cache

Contributed by qmchenry on October 27, 2006 under Mac networking

Mac OS X uses the lookupd system to keep a cache or local database of DNS lookup results (among other things). This can substantially increase performance by preventing repeated DNS queries. However, there are times such as moving a web server or troubleshooting networking or DNS server problems when the cached data can be a problem. A simple command will clear the cached values.

Mac OS X connect to a Windows file share

Contributed by macster on September 22, 2004 under Mac networking

Can’t we all just get along? Macs and Windows can since Mac OS X includes Samba.

Mac OS X Join a Windows workgroup

Contributed by macster on under Mac networking

Mac OS X has built-in capablities through Samba to play nicely with Windows networks. An early step to working seamlessly with a Windows workgroup is joining that network.

Mac OS X AirPort connection with non-Apple wireless router/gateway

Contributed by macster on September 21, 2004 under Mac networking

Need your Mac and non-Apple wireless router to peacefully coexist? Out of the box, my iBook didn’t work with my Motorola broadband router. This recipe describes the steps taken to make the two play together.