Recent content by itmoba

You'll need to purchase a copy of OS X from the Apple Store -- they sell the USB that comes bundled with the installation media on it for a reasonable price. I'm not accusing you of piracy, per se, but the problem you're describing when it comes to installing OS X is prevalent among the pirated...

Do you have another Apple computer/laptop available or is that not a possibility? How to proceed from here depends on your answer.

Bootcamp isn't a necessity -- it's more of an automated assistance for "dummies" (by which I mean computer illiterate). One of my MBPs (13" model), in fact, exclusively runs Linux with I3-WM as its GUI interface (which I recommend if you like minimalism and don't like "sparkle-sparkle"). Apart...

You may want to look into Security Onion -- it's an easy-to-use Linux distribution based on Ubuntu (Debian) that has honeypot, IDS, firewall software, and the like. For most, it should be fairly easy to install, configure, and deploy. [edit -- update] For login attempts, you want to configure...

No, the integrated graphics that comes with the MBP will not suffice for CAD and rendering (and/or gaming); I suggest you opt for the models with a discrete graphics processor (e.g., the Nvidia GTX 750 or AMD R9 M370X).

Make sure you actually burned the ISO image onto the CD and not the ISO file itself -- the two will yield completely different results. You'll know you did it right when you see a bunch of files and directories on the CD, and not a single file. If this isn't the problem, go into your BIOS and...

I suggest Avira's "Avira Rescue System" over Kaspersky -- this, however, is simply founded upon quasi-empirical (anecdotal) opinion and is totally subjective. You can get the ISO from here: http://www.avira.com/en/download/product/avira-rescue-system

Okay, let's not jump the gun and assume the computer is infected, but I would like us to operate on that premise. Please download TrendMicro's HijackThis ( you can get it here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/hjt/ ), run it, and then post the logs. I also recommend that you download Avira Rescue...

Think of it more like this: just about any programming language can be used to write malicious code, like, wrappers, hooks, and injectors to achieve nefarious purposes. When you look at C, for example, the CTOR "__attribute__((constructor))" and DTOR __attribute__((destructor)) -- both of which...

Java shares the duality of being both safe and unsafe. The reason Java is often considered unsafe is because people don't update their JVM when they should. One can compare this to Flash in the sense that updates roll around all the time, though they're ignored by the average user. Thus, it is...

The only solution I can think of is to hire a programmer to write a script/program for you that meets your requirements.

Yes, LibreOffice is sure to fit the bill in your situation. The software is free, open-source, and has many of the features found in Microsoft Office; it's also cross-compatible with Windows (e.g., PC), OS X (e.g., Mac), and Linux. You can grab a copy of it here...

I have an "ancient" Asus Z96j -- it's still awesome. Buying a new laptop is an unnecessary expenditure. Few people know how to properly tune their OS, drivers, and game configs. If they did, then, they'd realize their laptop can still be used to run whatever it is the need. A laptop should be...

Use a live distribution to clean and delete infected files and other malware. I suggest Avira Rescue System to accomplish this task -- it's completely free. You can grab a copy of Avira Rescue System here: http://www.avira.com/en/download/product/avira-rescue-system