OS X :: How Safe Are Public Wifi Hotspots

Dec 13, 2009

I am curious to know how safe public wifi hotspots are ?

when you are at a Starbucks surfing on their network,how hard is it to packet sniff usernames and passwords ?

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OS X :: How To Configure Free Public Wifi

Apr 20, 2009

While on a recent trip, my wife tried to connect to an unsecured wifi network named "free public wifi". I told her to cancel it quick since I had remembered reading something about viral ssid's named that. Does anyone know if this would affect a mac? I'm not even convinced that if fully connected, since it wasn't listed in her preferred networks pane, but I just wanted to make sure.

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OS X :: How To Disable Dropbox On Public Wifi

Apr 29, 2010

I'm at the airport where they have free public wifi. There are about 40 people's macbook hard drives online with their drop box.

How do I disable my drop box on public wifi connections? How do I make a drop box alias that doesn't have my last name on it? This seems very insecure and an invasion of privacy to me.

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MacBook Air :: Connecting To Public Wifi With Authentication Page

Apr 1, 2010

I've been having trouble connecting my Macbook Air to public wifi in several airports (Denver, San Diego most recently). I select the SSID and get the signal just fine. When I launch Safari or Firefox, I see a redirect to an authentication page - but it never comes up - it just hangs. Using my iPhone and Safari, I can connect just fine. When the iPhone browser gets to the redirect screen, it comes up with a dialog box asking to accept a security certificate.

On the Macbook, I never get asked about a certificate. I can't find any settings that change this behavior. I am not blocking pop up windows blocked and I am accepting cookies. Any ideas on how to resolve this? I see lot's of other Macbooks in the airport browsing away so I know I must be doing something wrong.

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OS X V10.7 Lion :: Safari Freezes Up While Accessing Public Wifi?

Mar 15, 2012

Have a MacBook and MacBook Air both running Lion. On both machines - When opening safari to log in to a public wifi it freezes while trying to open the wifi login page. Safari becomes non responsive and has to be force quit.

MacBook running Snow Leopard works fine on same network. Both Lion machines work fine on my home wifi (airport base station / encrypted).

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OS X V10.7 Lion :: What Is Safe Boot, Safe Mode

Apr 13, 2012

Been having probs w Mac Pro w Lion seeming to hang on shutdown/restart. Have 'reopen windows' unchecked in prefs.  Was able to run through safe mode boot once but now seems to hang about 20% in everytime.  Have had to do shutdowns w power button (I hate that) or /by ctrl-option-command-esc Boot single user run rack -fy says 'apparently ok'Mount -uw / reports removed 10 orphaned or unlinked files and 10 directories?

Info:
Mac Pro, 2xDual2.66, 4GB, GeForce 7300 GT, 23" Apple LCD, Mac OS X (10.5), G4 Cube, Rev A/C iMac, NeXTCube,PwrMac8500,Quadras,SE30s,MacPlus

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OS X V10.4 :: What Is Safe Boot, Safe Mode

Apr 6, 2012

I have been unable to restart me computer after a software update (White screen/apple logo/spinning wheel continuously). I have tried to start up in safe mode (holding down shift key) but it hasn't worked.

Info:
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

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OS X :: What Is A Remote IP, Public IP, And Private IP

Dec 29, 2010

What is a Remote IP, Public IP, and Private IP?

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OS X :: How To Change Mac Public Folder Name

Jan 9, 2009

My public folder was name using my full name. How can I change this? Firstly, where did it get my name from? Maybe I typed my full name in at some point - I can't remember, but now i use my intials for my login name and proper short name. I deselected the folder for sharing then reselected it trying to find if it was re-nameable and in doing this my full name has disappeared but my short name or initials havent been used - so now it just says "Public" - does anyone know how to name this so when someone selects my laptop under Network it shows "Yuan's" Public Folder? Maybe if I restart the laptop or repair permissions it will correct itself - ill try now.

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OS X :: Won't Use IMail Over Public Networks

Jul 15, 2009

iMail is able to download messages just fine in my home network however, when ever I am over a public network, eg library, sb, etc, it doesn't load. I still have access to the mail within iMail but can't download or send anything?

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Software :: How To Know About Public Folders

Mar 21, 2009

if I put something in my Public folder for other users of my MBP to use, should it automatically appear in their Public folder or would they have to navigate to /Users/MyUserName/Public to see/access the data?

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MacBook Pro :: When Will The New 13 Inch Be Available To The Public

Jun 20, 2012

I want to know when I will be able to actually take home a new 13 inch macbook pro

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MacBook Pro

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Software :: Forklift 2 Public Beta Available

May 1, 2010

Brand new rewrite from the studs at Binary Nights. They claim it's 3x faster than another other File Transfer program out there. If you doubt download and see for yourself.
http://www.binarynights.com/blog/for...ment-beta.html
I'll probably upgrade my version. I like Forklifts blend of power without the feature creep.

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OS X :: Can't Connect And Get Share Public Ip Address

Mar 28, 2009

Recently I acquired an Airport Extreme base station. I have 2 wifi networks because I am not on cable, it's an adsl service. At the moment the extreme is in bridge mode and its like the 2 networks are fused together, so the PC can access my mac's files and so on.

However, I want to be able to point to opendns' name servers inside my extremes settings, as opposed to individual computers, and wondered that if I got it to share a public ip address, would it bugger up my connectivity in any way? I'm too wuss to try it in case i can't connect.

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OS X :: Remote Access To A Mac's Public Folder?

Jun 30, 2009

I've finished setting up a small server using the public folder on m,y mac mini running OS X 10.5.7. I'm able to easily access it and use my login to access the public folder on my home network. My question is, how can i set up a system by which remotely, I can login to access JUST the public folder on my mini. Is this possible? If not, what else could I do that would allow something like this.

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OS X :: Public File Uploads To IDisk

Sep 5, 2009

Quick question � do you know if there�s a way to let people upload files to your mobile me iDisk, without them having to enter your private account password in? Kinda like a public drop box? I know there are other services out there, but trying to see if I can do it all on mobile me, without having to sign up for additional services from other providers.

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OS X :: Powerbook Wakes Mac Pro On Public Network - How Do I Set It Up In Both Sl And Xp Pro

Nov 30, 2009

I have a mac pro in my studio, hopping on some open wireless network...

I also have an old 12" powerbook.

I understand that I can have my new mac pro (Snow Leopard) sleeping, and have my powerbook hooked up to it with ethernet always on... and be able to wake up the mac pro through something called wake on lan?

How do I set this up? How do i set it up in both osx sl and xp pro?

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Windows On Mac :: 7 Can't Get On Public Network... No Ip Address?

Jan 3, 2010

After initially installing win 7, and taking a few stabs at the correct driver for the wireless card in my mac pro (apple installed), i got wifi working with a public network.

HOWEVER, i installed windows updates, restarted, and now it's just not working again!

it says that there is not a valid ip address... my macs get on fine...

how to diagnose and fix? the win 7 dianostics do nothing.

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OS X :: How To Move ITunes Public Folder On Ext HD

May 25, 2010

Currently my music files are in the public folder however, the itunes library file is in my music folder. I want to move all my itunes media to an external, out of space. How to I handle this situation of multiple locations during move. I don't care to have my actual music files in the public folder anymore either.

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OS X V10.7 Lion :: Change Public Folder's Name

Mar 25, 2012

Currently in my network, my public folder is showed as "Public folder of AAA BBB"  from other(ps: AAA is my name BBB is my family name)

BUT i want remove my family name in the Public folder, i want something like that : "Public folder of AAA" when someone acces to my public folder in the network.

I already changed the name in User and Group panel but its still show my name+family name in the shared public folder

Info:
Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

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Applications :: How Am I Able To Access Passwords When Using A Public Computer

Sep 6, 2010

I've just recently came across the software 1Password and I was thinking of purchasing a copy.However, before I do I was wondering if someone that uses the software could answer this questions:How am I able to access my passwords when I am using a public computer - i.e. machines at the library? Can I log into a website to find out my passwords?I noticed there is a 1Password app for the iPhone. Is there a free version of this if you buy the version for Mac? Do I need to buy this in order to have my passwords on-the-go?piece of software.

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Applications :: How To Go From ITunes 10.1 Beta To Public Release

Nov 10, 2010

I never download betas, jailbreak, or hack anything. I went on tuaw and they had links to Itunes 10.1 beta and iOS 4.2 GM and I couldnt resist. I have been running both for a week now. The itunes beta has a BIG BUG that is driving me nuts! Whenever I try to edit a song or artist name by clicking on it, Itunes force closes.

This happens every single time. My questions is for those who are used to testing betas and early releases: Once Itunes 10.1 is officially released, will it show up as a software update that I could just upgrade to? How does one update from a beta to a final public release of an application?

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Applications :: Public / Private Key SSH Authentication Failing

Nov 12, 2010

I've got an old iBook G4 that I'm using as a file server. I've set up public/private key SSH authentication on the machine. Here are the steps I've followed: Create a non-admin user account on the iBook. ('craig'). Log in on the iBook physically, and create a public/private key combination that is password protected. I was very careful to remember my password.
Add the public key to authorized_keys2, which is the file specified in /etc/sshd_config
I used a USB thumbdrive to transfer the private key to my Macbook. I tried to log in to the iBook using:

Code:
ssh 192.168.1.147 -i ~/Desktop/craig/id_dsa -v

It prompts me for a password, but entering it properly does not grant access, the window just pops up again. Running in verbose mode, I see:

Code:
debug1: Authentications that can continue: gssapi,publickey,keyboard-interactive
debug1: Next authentication method: publickey
debug1: Offering public key: /Users/Craig/.ssh/id_dsa_craig
debug1: Authentications that can continue: gssapi,publickey,keyboard-interactive
debug1: Trying private key: /Users/Craig/Desktop/craig/id_dsa
debug1: PEM_read_PrivateKey failed
debug1: read PEM private key done: type <unknown>
debug1: PEM_read_PrivateKey failed
debug1: read PEM private key done: type <unknown>
debug1: PEM_read_PrivateKey failed
debug1: read PEM private key done: type <unknown>

First, it's trying to use a public key in my .ssh folder that I don't specify. Second, when it finally gets around to using the private key I suggested, authentication fails. I can post my sshd_config file if you think it will help, but I don't want to clog the tubes.

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OS X :: Setting Up Sharing Permissions For Folders Other Than Public?

Jan 9, 2011

So i wanted to set my freinds up with sharing accounts so they can access my public folder..... this is all done and working. But i wanted to also give them read only access to another folder on another drive. So ive set the permissions for the drive, folder and enclosing folder, but it still doesnt appear when they mount my share.

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Applications :: No Password On IDisk Public Folder

Oct 4, 2007

I have no password on my idisk public folder. When I connect via a web browser (safari, firefox, ie 6) it still asks for a password. I have set and removed the password countless times. I connect via: ([URL], the public as user and the password). Only in firefox it asks for the password, I hit cancel without typing anything, it asks again, I hit cancel again and then I get access.

In IE6 and safari it asks once for the password, doesn't accept whatever I type and then loads forever without ever showing me the contents. It seems there is a permission problem or so. even when I set a password it will not accept it. i turn password off and still no luck. Why do I pay 100 bucks and then I can't use the idisk public folder? Logging into the idisk itself via a browser works fine. I just can't give anybody access to my idisk public folder even when I use the recommended browsers.

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Applications :: New Entourage Version Goes To Public Beta

Jan 21, 2009

I don't know about you guys but I am excited! This new version supports Exchange 2007 SP1 with Rollup 4 or later natively! Autodiscovery, Tasks sync, notes sync and categories sync is also fully supported. The best thing is that when ready it will be available to all Entourage customers for free (Standard or Media Edition of Office)
http://www.officeformac.com/.59b6a217
"Say hello to Exchange Web Services; The future of Entourage!

I'm excited to tell you about the future for Entourage connectivity to Exchange Server! We've transitioned away from WebDAV, and today we are announcing the public beta of the Entourage for Exchange Web Services client. With this new client, not only are we taking advantage of the Exchange Web Services connectivity, but we are also delivering some new user features such as:
* Tasks, Notes, and Categories now sync with the Exchange Server
* Resolving names against the Global Address List now works via EWS/HTTP. This means you no longer need to be connected to your corporate network via VPN to resolve names when addressing an e-mail or meeting invitation
* Improved Autodiscover. In Entourage for Exchange Web Services Beta, the Autodiscover service keeps user account settings up-to-date after the account setup.

- It runs in the background every time that you start Entourage.
- It also runs at a server-defined interval, typically every hour, to make sure that the Exchange Server settings are always kept up-to-date"
You will need to register to get the new beta. Acceptance to the beta can take up to 48 hours..I am still waiting to be accepted to the beta. I cant wait..
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/itpros/entourage-ews.mspx
It is not a new Entourage but a client that runs as a daemon on Mac every time Entourage starts!

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Applications :: Safari 4 Public Beta Update

May 14, 2009

This just popped up in software update for me. First to post? This update is recommended for all users of the Safari 4 Public Beta and includes the latest security updates. For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this site: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

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Windows On Mac :: Paragon NTFS For OS X Public Beta Testing

Sep 7, 2007

During last six months Paragon (www.paragon-software.com) has been working on our first software for Mac OS X - Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X. This product allows Mac users to use Microsoft NTFS file system as Mac OS X native. Now the product is almost ready and we want to offer you its Public Beta version. It's the first time when we do public beta testing. There is one big reason for that: we do want to make Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X a useful tool for every Mac user. That's why we need your opinion about it.

What we expect from you:
1. Bug reports (though we hope that there won't be many). If you find a bug, describe in details the way it can be reproduced. We need every detail, every step. Write your OS version and CPU architecture.
2. Usability issues. We want to make the product as easy to use as possible. Write us what is to be improved or changed. Make your suggestions detailed and reasonable. This will help us to understand them and implement in a right way.
3. New feature suggestions. In fact we don't have much time before the release date to implement new features. Though if a suggested feature is easy to implement or requested by many people, then we will do it.

To download the public beta version, please fill out a short web form and download it - http://ntfs-mac.com/
Meantime you can look at our short Product Description. There is not much text
http://ftp.paragon.eu.com/Mac/Produc...ta_Testing.pdf
We will read your feedback in this thread very carefully. We also excuse in advance about lack of replies. We won't be able to reply all your posts, but we will do "summary" replies once or twice a day in this thread. We appreciate this forum community very much. That's why we selected this forum for our Public beta testing. In exchange to your help we will be glad to provide the most active beta testers with free versions of this software. The rest will have 30% discount.

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OS X :: 3rd Party Firewall To Stay Secure In Public Spots?

Jun 4, 2009

I was wondering do u think inbuilt firewall in MAC OS X is secure enough for public cafes etc. Or would you need something else .. 3rd party firewall to stay secure when you are out in public spots.

Any suggestin towards particular product. Also do share some insight on how secure inbuilt firewall is

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OS X :: Snow Leopard Exchange Support - Public Folders?

Jun 12, 2009

Can anyone confirm if Snow Leopard will allow access to Exchange Public Folders?

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