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Mac OSX: Burn an ISO Image to CD-ROM from Command Line

The command line is trustworthy, dependable and clean. Conversely, GUIs are slow and cranky. This tech-recipe desribes how to burn an ISO image from the command line on a Mac. There is a way to do this with GUI, but you can be burning the disc before that GUI starts up.

Google: Search for Creative Commons License and License-Free Information

Google has recently added the ability to search for copyright-free, license-free information. This tutorial explains how you can take advantage of this feature.

Hack your Wii to Run Emulators and Install Homebrew

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This tutorial will explain how to softmod your Nintendo Wii running 4.3x firmware.  By softmodding your Wii, you can then run homebrew software and even emulators such as MAME, Atari 2600, NES, and others.

Google Now: Change the Unit of Temperature

Google Now, by default, displays weather temperature on the Weather Card in degrees Fahrenheit. Users who are not familiar with this unit will have to switch to Celsius in order to utilize this feature. Fortunately, switching the temperature unit in Google Now is easy.

Bluetooth: Five Fixes for Problems with Mouse

Bluetooth is known for its unpredictable performance. Here are easy fixes for a common problem: a jerky, inconsistent mouse.

Word 2013: Read Documents In Inverted Mode

Reading a long document in Word 2013 with a white background may affect your laptop battery life, your vision, and your sanity. A nice alternative is to view the document in inverted mode.

OS X: Why is there not a combo installer for every release?

Many users prefer updating their Mac computer with a combo installer instead of using Software Update within OS X. However, some users get confused when an update is not accompanied by a combo installer.

Display the Date with PHP

Learn how to put a little kick in your static website and display the date via PHP.

Why Does My Mac Report the Wrong Amount of Free Space?

Recently, several users have contacted me about inconsistencies between amount of free space that is displayed in Finder compared to other methods.

Google Reader: Import OPML Files

The new RSS Reader from Google will allow you to import your subscriptions from other services. This tutorial contains directions for importing those feeds into the Google service.

Word 2013: How to Directly Insert Online Pictures and Videos into a Document

With Microsoft Word 2013 the user no longer needs to download an image or video to place it within a document. Now, online media can be directed embedded within Word without leaving the application.

Pathping: Traceroute with Packet Loss and Latency Reporting

The following Tech-Recipes tutorial describes one of the most overlooked tools from the Windows command line: Pathping. This utility gives useful information which is used to identify problems within a network.

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