Bash: if, then, else, and expressions
One of the most important skills in any language is to know how a basic if then statement works. You set a variable, you say if that variable matches a given pattern (or doesn’t) then do something or...
View ArticleMacAdmins Podcast Episode 70: Tim Perfitt, Twocanoes Software
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Replace macOS Server Web Services with MAMP
The most customizable way to replace web services for macOS with another solution is to custom-build your own Apache or nginx. You can even get a GUI for Apache on the Mac. If you want a one-button...
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Install the ask command-line interface for Alexa on macOS
You’ve written an Alexa skill. Now you want to upload it to Alexa and submit for certification. Before you do anything, you’ll want to make sure you have a developer account setup and that you’ve...
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Replace the Web Services in macOS Server with MAMP Pro
In an earlier article, I mentioned that MAMP Pro was still the best native GUI for managing web services on the Mac, now that macOS Server will no longer serve up those patchy services. After we cover...
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Embracing (and managing) tech for your iGen child
I have a new article for Thrive Global (another Arianna Huffington property) available at Thrive Global. This one is on “Tools and best practices on monitoring and teaching your kids responsible mobile...
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Replace Time Machine Server on macOS Server with WD’s MyCloud.com
The past couple of years has forced me to rethink many of my recommendations for how you backup computers in small office and home environments. Previously, I would have said that you could use a disk...
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Using Managed App Config with Jamf Pro
Hey look, there’s a new category on the Jamf Marketplace, available at https://marketplace.jamf.com/apps/#category=AppConfig,selecting the AppConfig category. The new AppConfig category gives...
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Replace the VPN Server from macOS Server
Export macOS Server DataWe’re not going to import this, as it only takes a few seconds to configure new settings. Additionally, if you have outstanding services built on macOS Server, you might be able...
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Basic Synology NAS Setup
Over the years, I’ve setup dozens of Synology Network Appliances for customers and friends. But I never thought of doing much writing in the NAS space, be it for ReadyNAS, Thecus, Buffalo, etc. The...
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Install mySQL on macOS
macOS might be the easiest platform to install MySQL on. To do so, simply download the MySQL installation package from the MySQL Download site. I like to use the third link (the DMG). Once downloaded,...
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Configure Access To File Shares On WD MyCloud
The WD MyCloud is a pretty single-purpose device. It’s a disk with a network interface, and as with Direct Attached Storage, the MyCloud Network Attached Storage is pretty easy to connect to. First,...
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Replace the macOS Server DHCP Service with bootp
View Your Old SettingsThe first step to moving services from macOS Server for pretty much all services is to check out the old settings. The second step is to probably ask if where you’re going to put...
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Move DHCP Services from macOS Server to Synology
The first step to moving services from macOS Server for pretty much all services is to check out the old settings. The second step is to probably ask if where you’re going to put the service is a good...
View ArticleInstall and Use Homebrew on macOS
Homebrew is a package manager for macOS. You can use Homebrew to install command line packages on a Mac, provided someone has written a formulae, which is a simple Ruby script that walks through the...
View ArticlePython Script to Verify a Salesforce Identity Provider Login
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View ArticlePython Script to Pull Salesforce Information Using Identity URLs
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View ArticleAccess Salesforce Oauth and Identity URLs Using a Node App
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View ArticleApple Business Manager Documentation Publicly Available
Hey, who knew that the developer documentation for Apple Business Manager would be made publicly available? It’s at https://beta.business.apple.com/static/docs/beta.pdf. Or if it gets taken down, at...
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Update Packages on Synology
Services that run on a Synology are constantly being updated. Software updates for the binaries and other artifacts can quickly and easily be updated. To do so, open the Synology web interface and then...
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