Ubuntu full-disk encrypted, alongside MacOSX
If you, like me, prefer to use Ubuntu on any hardware you use, and want it completely encrypted, this is for you. These are instructions on how to install Ubuntu…
Solving “Could not determine Java version” with Gradle and IntelliJ on MacOSX
A couple of times in the recent past I've been exposed to the "Could not determine Java version" error message when opening a new Gradle project from IntelliJ. This happens…
Finding the pid listening on a specific port on Mac OS X
I've recently switched from Linux to Mac OS X and I'm trying to get used to the new environment. One of the differences from Linux is the way to find…
Effective Terminal on OS X
Here's a list of tips and tricks to make your OS X Terminal experience a bit more effective. Quick access to the Terminal In order not to be disctracted from…
Host Specific Routing Via the iPhone on OSX
If you are working as a consultant, it is sometimes not easy to get proper network access when you are using your customer's network. The easiest way to solve this…
Upgrading Groovy to 1.6.2 Fails on Mac
When I tried to upgrade Groovy from 1.6.1 to 1.6.2 using MacPorts, it failed with an OutOfMemoryError. I managed to get it to build using some manual fixing in the…