Import Your Old Mail to GMail With GML 03/20/2007 GMail Loader is a cross-platform Python utility that can import mail messages from several mail storage formats (including mBox and...
Bluetooth Proximity Detection in OS X 03/19/2007 Jesse David Hollington put together a set of scripts that automatically disables and enables his screensaver password when his cellphone...
HOW TO Create an Encrypted Disk Image in OS X 03/18/2007 There’s a feature built into OS X that will allow you to create AES-128 encrypted disk images. You can use...
Update: Extend Vista’s Activation Grace Period – For a Year 03/17/2007 Last month, Brian wrote about Windows Vista’s 30 day activation grace period and how it can be extended to 120...
Send SMS From AIM/iChat 03/16/2007 This may be an old one, but it’s a hack that’s had a chance to prove its usefulness. If you...
(10+2)*5 – Procrastination Hack 03/15/2007 This productivity hack caught my attention because it’s very similar to the strategy I find myself using to help maintain...
HOW TO – Make a balance board for carpet surfing 03/15/2007 This looks like something fun to do on a rainy afternoon. These are sold as “indoboards” on the market, but...
Meet User 99: File Ownership on External Drives in OS X 03/14/2007 In addition to root and nobody, there is another special unix account in OS X with some interesting properties: UID...
Antipodal Map Tool: The other side of the world 03/14/2007 There’s a common belief, at least in the U.S., that if you were to dig a hole deep enough (assuming...
Make a Starship Enterprise out of paperclips 03/14/2007 Check out this great little desk-toy Enterprise made from office supplies. You’ll need to collct One Wall Clip, 2 Small...