Tag Archives: OS X

Fixing Dreamweaver CS5 on OS X

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Ever since I first started doing web work, I’ve had a love for Dreamweaver. While I can do everything I need to in Notepad, Notepad++, TextMate, or a similar application, I enjoy Dreamweaver.

Late last week, I purchased a copy of Dreamweaver CS5 using my student discount and saved about $250. Downloaded the app right from Adobe and got right to work a few hours later. Over the long weekend the wife was out of town, so I spent most of my day (and night) in front of my Mac writing code. Things were good.

Today, I get home from work early and go to fire up Dreamweaver. It looks like it starts up, and then nothing. I try a few things, and cannot get it to work. So I googled the issue, and came to this Adobe Support Article. I tried everything listed, sans the FileVault stuff since I’m not running FileVault, and nothing worked. Other users (admin or otherwise) could run Dreamweaver just fine. Hmmm.

So, I started reading through the comments and found a link to another site that referenced the issue. They have their own solution listed, and after trying it Dreamweaver worked. Big props to Devin Walker who posted the info. You made my day!

Transmit 4 Released! Woohoo!

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When I first made the jump to the Mac platform back in 2008, one of the first things I needed was a solid FTP client. Whether it is stuff on my personal site, OCC, or one of my many other clients, I use FTP daily. I tried a few apps and the only one that really impressed me was Transmit. I know, it’s hard to say much about an FTP client, it’ll either transfer files or it won’t. But I didn’t balk at having to buy a license.

Version 4 has just been released. Apparently version 3 was over 5 years old. Seriously? I’ve not had a chance to use it yet, but version 4 looks like it has a lot of sweet features packed into it. More info is available on the Panic blog.

Apple Certified Support Professional 10.5

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If you’ve spent any time reading through my blog or profiles at Twitter or Facebook, you’ll know that I’ve become quite fond of my Mac and OS X. On September 27, 2008 one day before OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” was released, and less than one year from when I first started using a Mac I obtained a Apple Certification. That’s right, I am now an Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.5. I’m also looking at becoming an Apple Certified Associate for both iLife ’09 and iWork ’09, as well as following up my ACSP 10.5 with the 10.6 which should be available in a few months.

Where to after that? I’m planning on obtaining the CompTIA Linux+ and Network+, and at least one of the Microsoft SQL Server certifications. Obtaining all three of those will help save me about $6,000 if I go back to school, which is something I am looking into for next year. I am already a Microsoft Certified Professional for Windows 2000 Pro as well as a A+ Certified Technician. I would also like to continue my Apple certifications with the Apple Certified Coordinator, Apple Certified Technical Specialist, and Apple Certified Systems Administrator.

What does this mean for me? No, I don’t get any kind of discounts at the Apple Store (I wish!!). It just shows that I know a bit about OS X. It’ll help me should I apply for a job with Apple or at a company that uses Apple products. I learned quite a bit while studying, and will hopefully be able to help support someone. :) Who knows, maybe one day you’ll see OverclockersClub.com open a Apple related website.

One year with a Mac

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It’s funny, I use to be a “PC Guy” and hated console gaming and Mac. Now if you asked me, I’d consider myself a “Mac Guy” and 99% of the gaming I do is on a console. My, how times have changed.

A year ago next month, will be when I purchased my first Mac. It was intended as an experiment, me and some friends had delusions of grandeur and planned on making some iPhone apps. That hasn’t happened, not to say it will never, as there are a couple of apps that I’d like to see, but I’m not there yet.

Over the past year, my Windows rig (Vista, C2D @ 2.53 GHz, 2 GB RAM, ATI HD 4870 512) has been neglected, only turned on to run Quicken when I’m balancing the checkbook. Even that came to an end as I found something that fills my needs on the Mac. So, what software do I use? What Mac software replaced my Windows software? Let’s take a look. Continue reading →