How to tell what version of Mac OS X you have?

The system version is on the Installer disc, at: /System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion.plist You can get the specific information with this command: defaults read /path/to/mount/System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion ProductBuildVersion While the above describes how to do it on media, you can also test your local hard drive.  See below: [nerv:/system/library/CoreServices] benjamin% defaults read /System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion { ProductBuildVersion = 10F569; ProductCopyright = \”1983-2010 […]

Gummy Bears, the Next Rocket Fuel?

Probably not, but St. Albans Science Department shows what happens when a gummy bear is dropped in a test tube of potassium chlorate. (Hint, Molten Potassium Chorlate is a strong oxidizing agent that reacts violently with Sugar. What do you think Gummy bears contain alot of?)

Uninstalling Norton Antivirus & related Security Products

One major issue that I have seen is that Norton Antivirus & Security Products don\’t always uninstall cleanly. Often, in the past, they have left the computer unable to connect properly to the internet, or having odd symptoms… What I have found is using the custom Norton Uninstall Utility, works cleanly, and is often faster […]