Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

MGG 242: Keychains, Admin Accounts, Personal Finance, Virtualization

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Dave and John are back for a second time this week, talking about Keychain passwords, the pros and cons of admin accounts, personal finance software options, comparing VirtualBox with others, and more! Don’t miss it, download today!

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Stuff mentioned:

  • Sync the keychain passphrase with the login account password in Snow Leopard
  • MobileMe: Prompted for password when syncing keychains
  • Enabling and using the “root” user in Mac OS X
  • Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Creating a new user account
  • iDefrag
  • Default Folder X
  • AppleCare
  • Mac OS X: How to force background maintenance tasks (logs and temporary items)
  • VirtualBox
  • VMware Fusion
  • Moneydance
  • – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
  • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

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