When you open your web browser and type in a URL, your computer is able to find a server with an IP address such as 174.127.109.234. Among other technologies, a protocol called DNS helps your computer find that server. In this tutorial, I’ll show you what DNS is and some tips you can use to be safer on the web.
Author: Andrew Minion
LogMeIn Alternatives for Remote Computer Access
Have you been using the free version of LogMeIn? Are you looking for an alternative option? In this article, I explore a few options and explain how to use them; read it here.
LastPass vs. iCloud Keychain
In order to help improve password security, Apple just recently introduced iCloud Keychain in OS X Mavericks and iOS 7. The service is designed is to sync passwords, credit card information, wifi passwords, and account login information across devices.
Though it appears to do those tasks relatively well, it is Apple’s first foray into this field, and there are several well-established contenders already. In this article, we’ll compare and contrast iCloud Keychain to LastPass.
Encrypting Email with GPGTools
Email security, asymmetric encryption, keys…all confusing and complicated subjects to the uninitiated. However, there are some tools that help make the job of keeping your email secure much easier, especially on a Mac. In this tutorial I wrote for the TutsPlus network, I’ll show you how you can keep your email secure from prying eyes by using GPGTools to create your own keys and encrypt your email.
Livestreaming Using Wirecast
I recently wrote a tutorial on how to use Wirecast to live-stream events. It covers the following topics:
- How to choose a streaming host/CDN
- What kind of camera and audio hardware you need
- How to connect the audio/video hardware to your Mac
- How to choose a quality/bandwidth preset
- How to use Wirecast on the Mac to produce the livestream
Inaugural Post
Thanks for visiting AndrewRMinion Design. I plan to post helpful articles on websites, sound systems, and other ministry media topics. Let me know if you have any particular topics you’d like me to mention!