Maximizing Performance of Apple Airport Extreme
The Background
When I moved last summer my wife and I decided to stop paying for cable and stream all of our content through services like Netflix and Hulu (through devices like XBox/PS3/AppleTV/Roku Box/etc.). ... continue reading
Local Web Development Using Parallels and PHP Includes
Compatibility testing is critical for web development. I work on a Mac so, in the past, I had to have a second computer running windows in order to complete the dreaded IE compatibility test. Eventually, I upgraded to BootCamp so I needed only one computer. This, however, is still a pain because you need to completely reboot into either mac or windows. ... continue reading
Network Attached Storage (NAS) for PC/Mac Home
I spent today setting up a NAS drive to house all of my photos and music in addition to serving as a backup for all of my computers (two desktops and a laptop). Every situation is unique when setting up a home network, mine was no exception. I have outlined my setup and some of the problems I encountered - I focus on the areas where I couldn't find adequate help elsewhere online.... continue reading