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"Your Apple Device has been locked..." Another Scam

Does "http://www.alerts-safari.info" say "Your Apple Device has been locked, due to security reasons"? Don't panic, it's not – just don't call the number!
Does "http://www.alerts-safari.info" say "Your Apple Device has been locked, due to security reasons"? Don't panic, it's not – just don't call the number. Earlier today… http://markandersononline.com/blog/your-apple-device-has-been-locked-another-scam/

Cron Web Application/Services Development

A collaborator has founded Cron to provide web application/services & API development along with systems integration and DevOps release management.
A collaborator has founded Cron to provide web application/services & API development along with systems integration and DevOps release management. For a few years… http://markandersononline.com/blog/cron-web-applicationservices-development/

Rumpus – Awesome FTP Server For Mac and Windows

The easy way to run an FTP and Web file transfer server that lets clients effortlessly upload/download files using an FTP client or Web browser.
The easy way to run an FTP and Web file transfer server that lets clients effortlessly upload/download files using an FTP client or Web browser. For almost a decade the… http://markandersononline.com/blog/rumpus-awesome-ftp-server-mac-and-windows/

Short Guide to (Finding, Sharing, etc.) SSH Keys on Mac OS X

A short guide to SSH keys and Mac OS X: How to create, find, share and add SSH Keys (and deal with related SSH errors and warnings) on Mac OS X.
A short guide to SSH keys and Mac OS X: How to create, find, share and add SSH Keys (and deal with related SSH errors and warnings) on Mac OS X. SSH keys allow for… http://markandersononline.com/blog/short-guide-finding-sharing-etc-ssh-keys-mac-os-x/

Can't Access FMS Server Admin Console After 14v4 Upgrade

There is a known issue where upgrading from FileMaker Server 14v3 to FileMaker Server 14v4 on Mac OS X can break access to the server admin console.
There is a known issue where upgrading from FileMaker Server 14v3 to FileMaker Server 14v4 on Mac OS X can break access to the server admin console. At some point after… http://markandersononline.com/blog/cant-access-fms-server-admin-console-after-14v4-upgrade/

Arduino Project – LED Skull 5: Adding Subroutines/Functions

This code was a great opportunity to introduce the idea of subroutines and returning values from subroutines (functions) with an Arduino Uno.
This code was a great opportunity to introduce the idea of subroutines and returning values from subroutines (functions) with an Arduino Uno. The last stage of this… http://markandersononline.com/blog/arduino-project-led-skull-5-adding-subroutines/

Optimized FileMaker/Google Maps Integration

An optimized FileMaker/Google Maps integration with full-two way communication that also respects the performance impact and cost of page loads.
An optimized FileMaker/Google Maps integration with full-two way communication that also respects the performance impact and cost of page loads. FileMaker is a great… http://markandersononline.com/blog/optimized-filemaker-google-maps-integration/

Fire Breathing Arduino Pumpkin With IR Remote Control

A small change to another fire-breathing Arduino pumpkin replaces a proximity sensor with an small IR remote control.
Fire Breathing Arduino Pumpkin With IR Remote Control from Mark Anderson on Vimeo. A small change to another fire-breathing Arduino pumpkin replaces a proximity sensor with… http://markandersononline.com/blog/fire-breathing-arduino-pumpkin-ir-remote-control/

Arduino Project – LED Skull 4: Add HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Module

The next step in creating a spookier skull was to add an HC-SR04 ultrasonic module that would fire the LEDs based on proximity to a viewer.
The next step in creating a spookier skull was to add an HC-SR04 ultrasonic module that would fire the LEDs based on proximity to a viewer. The existing code works… http://markandersononline.com/blog/arduino-project-led-skull-4-add-hc-sr04-ultrasonic-module/

Discoverability: If It Isn't Found It Isn't There

In design, discoverability, refers to users' ability to find key information. If something isn't discoverable, it might as well not even be there.
In design, discoverability, refers to users' ability to find key information. If something isn't discoverable, it might as well not even be there. The restrooms at the… http://markandersononline.com/blog/discoverability-if-it-isnt-found-it-isnt-there/

Arduino Project – LED Skull Eyes 3: Adding a Second Eye

The next step involves adding a second "eye" (LED), independent of the first, to maintain the wink effect.
The next step involves adding a second "eye" (LED), independent of the first, to maintain the wink effect. So far the kids have wired up one LED, and modified a basic… http://markandersononline.com/blog/arduino-project-led-skull-eyes-3-adding-second-eye/

Arduino Project – LED Skull Eyes 2: Wink Effect

More variables and the addition of a "wink" effect to make the LED skull eyes seem more animated.
More variables and the addition of a "wink" effect to make the LED skull eyes seem more animated. As the kids started playing with the brightness and pause values that… http://markandersononline.com/blog/arduino-project-led-skull-eyes-2-wink-effect/

Arduino Project – LED Skull Eyes 1

The first part of this project (adding LED "eyes" to a skull, driven by an Arduino UNO) was about teaching code optimization, abstraction and commenting.
The first part of this project (adding LED "eyes" to a skull, driven by an Arduino UNO) was about teaching code optimization, abstraction and commenting. As a starting… http://markandersononline.com/blog/arduino-project-led-skull-eyes-1/

Open Safari Without Opening Windows From The Last Session

How to open Safari without automatically re-opening windows/tabs from the last session. This can save you if you ever run into ransomware.
How to open Safari without automatically re-opening windows/tabs from the last session. This can save you if you ever run into ransomware. Earlier in the year a… http://markandersononline.com/blog/open-safari-without-opening-windows-last-session/

Arduino IDE "'lt' was not declared in this scope" Error

Be aware of a small encoding issue and the resulting "lt/gt was not declared in this scope" error when pasting into the excellent Arduino IDE for Mac.
Be aware of a small encoding issue and the resulting "lt/gt was not declared in this scope" error when pasting into the excellent Arduino IDE for Mac. I recently… http://markandersononline.com/blog/arduino-ide-lt-was-not-declared-scope-error/

Interface Design For Restrooms

The basics of good interface design apply even to restroom design, and a poor interface leads to a confusing and frustrating user experience.
The basics of good interface design apply even to restroom design, and a poor interface leads to a confusing and frustrating user experience. This new and mostly… http://markandersononline.com/blog/interface-design-restrooms/

Great Product, Great Service, Great Design

Repairs usually leave you frustrated. Rarely do you come away more in love with a product, a design, and a manufacturer.
Replacing Dyson DC14 U-Bend Assembly from Mark Anderson on Vimeo. Repairs usually leave you frustrated. Rarely do you come away more in love with a product, a design, and a… http://markandersononline.com/blog/great-product-great-service-great-design/

Multiple Paths to the Same Place

Providing and explaining two different ways of getting from one place to another place might seem helpful but can also be confusing and counterproductive.
Providing and explaining two different ways of getting from one place to another place might seem helpful but can also be confusing and counterproductive. These… http://markandersononline.com/blog/multiple-paths-same-place/

SOFA – Very Lucky To Be A Part Of It

User groups are an amazing resource and the Southern Ontario FileMaker Alliance (aka SOFA) in Toronto is one of the very best.
User groups are an amazing resource and the Southern Ontario FileMaker Alliance (aka SOFA) in Toronto is one of the very best. Another post talked a little about user… http://markandersononline.com/blog/sofa-very-lucky-be-part-it/

Mac OS X Server, Little Snitch & Carbon Copy Cloner

How to avoid losing remote (ARD/SSH) access when booting from a Mac OS X Server volume created by Carbon Copy Cloner and running Little Snitch.
Carbon Copy Cloner and Little Snitch are awesome tools for anyone running Mac OS X Server. But, if you aren't careful, you can lose all remote (including HTTP/FTP/ARD/SSH)… http://markandersononline.com/blog/mac-os-x-server-little-snitch-carbon-copy-cloner/

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