HT1810 should the firewall be on all the time?

Should the firewall be "on" all the time?

If you are connected to a separate router via Ethernet, then you probably have no need for a firewall. If you use unprotected networks such as in coffee houses, then turn on the firewall.

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What size should the back-up drive be?

I'm using a lacie 1TB External firewire drive to back-up my 250gig iMac, I mostly use the mac for email, photos, home use etc. (The drive is almost full, using 230 gig). (Yes I know that's too full and I plan to put in a 500 gig drive). I upgraded to leopard about a month ago and set up time machine recently. There are 17 backups- "lines" in the time machine "star wars" screen- on the external drive totaling 700 gig of data!!
I have not added any pictures or large files since beginning to use Time machine. Should the time machine backups use that much space? I thought after the initial back-up time machine only keeps record of the changes.? Using CCC I could have cloned the hard drive three times and still have room left!
Does the large amount of HD space used to back-up sound ok for only a 250 hard drive?
Joe

Many users here recommend that your TM volume be about two and a half times the size of the data on your main hard drive. So, if you have 400GB of data to back up, you should give TM a 1GB volume for backing up.
But in my experience, how much space you need really depends on your computer usage patterns. My weekly backups go all the way back to January 2008, when I first started. My main hard drive has 115 GB used of 148 GB total. My TM backups of that disk total 168 GB on a 212 GB partition. So I have never needed to have nearly as much backup space as the 2.5 multiplier recommendation.
I try to manage my computer use so that Time Machine is not backing up files I do not want backed up, and is not backing up stuff twice if I move files to a different location. I rarely work with large files (no photoshop, no Final Cut Pro, etc). When I do have large files, they usually start in my Downloads folder. If I want to keep something I download, I eventually move it to a different location. To prevent TM from backing it up twice and unnecessarily using up space on the TM drive, I exclude my Downloads folder from being backed up. I'll let TM back it up after the download is in its new permanent location.
I don't really consider it a big deal to not have backups of the contents of my downloads folder. I figure that if my hard drive breaks and I lose all of my downloads, I can just download them again.

Should TouchPad be left on all the time? Battery life?

Hello, sorry if this question has been asked before but I have searched this forum (before asking this question) and could not find an answer. Is it recommended to leave your TouchPad on all the time (which I have been doing) or should it be turned off like I do with my PC every night?
Also, what is the typical battery life of the TouchPad and once the battery fails can we replace the battery or is that the end of life for our TouchPad too?
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide me in answering my questions.
Post relates to: HP TouchPad (WiFi)

There is no harm leaving the device "on", but I'm assuming you mean letting the screen go blank when not being used.
Since the device is still relatively new, I'm not sure how long the battery will last. I still have Palm PDA's that work like new after 7 years. I treat them like a pet - feed them each night, and use a cover to keep them safe.
The batteries in the old devices weren't user-servicable, but many users and websites were able to change them out.
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TS2972 I assume my Apple TV should allow me to view all events,albums and slideshows but It only allows four events to display on my TV. I'm using a Optus mini Wi Fi for my home network. Could this be the reason for limited access via my iMac computer? Ch

I assume my Apple TV should allow me to view all events, albums and slideshows in my iPhotos app but it only allows four events and four albums to display on my television. I'm using a Optus mini Wi Fi for my home network. Could this be the reason for limited access via my iMac computer?
Chris

No, I have not chosen photos to share as I assumed that the Apple TV would access all photos and music that are stored on my iMac.
Thanks for your advice. I will check it out.
Chris

All the time I plug my iPod Shuffle to my iTunes it says it needs to be restore and after I restored it and add music it only skips song after song without playing one completely. What should I do?

All the time plug my iPod Shuffle to my iTunes it says it needs to be restore, and after I restored it and add music, it skips song after song without playing one completely. What should I do?

Hello there, san blasted.
The following page links to the iPod Troubleshooting Assistants. Feel free to review the recommendations for your particular iPod:
Apple - Support - iPod Troubleshooting Assistants
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
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This ios7 is the worst thing that can happen to apple phones . My phone is hanging all the time what should I do .

This ios7 is the worst thing that can happen to apple phones . My phone is hanging all the time what should I do .

Back up your iPhone and restore from backup. If that's does not help, restore your iPhone as new (not from backup).

Powershell script to get firewall status on all computers on the domain

Trying to create a script that will get the status of the firewall's on all computers in the domain. I have a decent start but the formatting looks like crap and I am sure there is a better way to do this. Any help would be appreciated.
$strFilter = "computer"
$objDomain = New-Object System.DirectoryServices.DirectoryEntry
$objSearcher = New-Object System.DirectoryServices.DirectorySearcher
$objSearcher.SearchRoot = $objDomain
$objSearcher.SearchScope = "Subtree"
$objSearcher.PageSize = 1000
$objSearcher.Filter = "(objectCategory=$strFilter)"
$colResults = $objSearcher.FindAll()
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$objComputer.Name
netsh -r $objComputer.Name advfirewall show allprofiles state | Export-Csv -append -Path C:\Firewall.csv
My export is not working as expected - it is just giving me gibberish numbers

Using the above script I was able to get the netsh output to txt. However the formatting is not very good. Not sure if there is anything that can be done about that. Unfortunately though the output does not even display the computer
name so that the output is just a bunch of the following...
Domain Profile Settings:
State                                 OFF
Private Profile Settings:
State                                 OFF
Public Profile Settings:
State                                 OFF
Ok.
Domain Profile Settings:
State                                 OFF
Private Profile Settings:
State                                 OFF
Public Profile Settings:
State                                 OFF
Ok.
How do I at least get the computer name in the text file?
I added $objComputer.Name to the loop this and it didn't work... it did not put this in the text file.
Thanks for your help
$strFilter = "computer"
$objDomain = New-Object System.DirectoryServices.DirectoryEntry
$objSearcher = New-Object System.DirectoryServices.DirectorySearcher
$objSearcher.SearchRoot = $objDomain
$objSearcher.SearchScope = "Subtree"
$objSearcher.PageSize = 1000
$searcher=[adsisearcher]'(objectCategory=computer)'
$searcher.FindAll() |
ForEach-Object{
$objComputer.Name
netsh -r $_.Properties['name'][0] advfirewall show allprofiles state
} |
Out-File -append -FilePath C:\Firewall.txt

I have 51 apps that were indicated need for updating. Clicked update all and now there is only a very slow progression thru the apps. Why so slow? Should apps be updated one at a time?

I have 51 apps that needed updating. I clicked update all and then they began to very slowly update. Very slow. Is this usual? Should I update one app at a time and do I really need to do all this updating all the time? It's time consuming or am I doing something wrong?

51 apps is a lot, it could take time. It also depends on the local network and how busy it is. Many users have complained today that they can access contacts, calendars, and/or email - maybe there are server problems right now (and today is the big Apple announcements, so things may be in flux).
When I have a lot of apps to update, I do it using iTunes on my mac.

Should the admin/user folder and all of its sub folders be moved to the hdd or just parts of it? (eg. picture, movies, documents) What is the best way to go about doing this. Also should a 2t hdd be partitioned.

iMac with 256ssd and 2t hdd. Should the admin/user folder and all of its sub folders be moved to the hdd or just parts of it? (eg. picture, movies, documents) What is the best way to go about doing this. Also should a 2t hdd be partitioned.

Yes, you can move your user directories to the HD and keep your OSX and Applications on the SSD drive.
Whether you partition your HD or not depends on how much data you have and how you propose to use your HD.
Are you planning to use your iMac as a Time Machine backup volume? If so, partition it off.
Do you have huge data files, eg video, music, photos?
How much of your 2tb drive will be "free" once it is loaded with all your data?
A little more information is required before the optimal configuration can be recommended for your use.

My daughters itouch was stolen today...is there any actions i can or should be taking so that all the pictures and videos she has taken can be deleted?

My daughters itouch was stolen today...is there any actions i can or should be taking so that all the pictures and videos she has taken can be deleted?

Change your iTunes (Apple ID) password along with any other password that was stored in the iPod. If any passwords are associated with credit cards, contact the CC company and get your card replaced (with a new number). If any passwords are associated with a bank or any other savings institution, contact them also and discuss approprate action with them.
The "Find my..." function is pretty much useless if the device is in the hands of a thief. All that is necessary is for the thief to connect to any computer with iTunes and "Restore as new."
The only real protection you have is with the personal information on the device rather than the physical device itself. This requires action before the device is lost/stolen. If the device has significant personal information, it should have a strong 8-digit (or longer) password AND be configured for automatic wipe in the event of ten consecutive incorrect password entries.

Should DSL modem be left on all the time?

For the last week, I have been having serious intermittant DSL connectivity problems. Nothing has changed in my house, we do not have wireless, no other comm devices, etc. I have opened a trouble ticket with Verizon.com because of static on the phone lines - perhaps that is the problem.
However this morning, I called the DSL tech support line (800-567-6789) and described the problem. That individual told me the following:
-- I should leave DSL modem (Westell 6100G) on all the time in order for the modem to maintain sync with the central office.
      ==> IS THIS CORRECT?
              If this is correct, would someone please explain the technical reason for this?
-- The tech support person is sending new DSL filters just in case. When I tried to use the automated Verizon phone system, the system keep thinking I was inputting wrong answers to questions. I turned off the modem and this problem disappeared. Wierd!!!
-- The tech support person is conducting a 24 hour test to see if line problems are discovered.
Thoughts anyone?
Thank you all - this is a great forum!!!
Solved!
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David_3 wrote:
For the last week, I have been having serious intermittant DSL connectivity problems. Nothing has changed in my house, we do not have wireless, no other comm devices, etc. I have opened a trouble ticket with Verizon.com because of static on the phone lines - perhaps that is the problem.
However this morning, I called the DSL tech support line (800-567-6789) and described the problem. That individual told me the following:
-- I should leave DSL modem (Westell 6100G) on all the time in order for the modem to maintain sync with the central office.
      ==> IS THIS CORRECT?
              If this is correct, would someone please explain the technical reason for this?
-- The tech support person is sending new DSL filters just in case. When I tried to use the automated Verizon phone system, the system keep thinking I was inputting wrong answers to questions. I turned off the modem and this problem disappeared. Wierd!!!
-- The tech support person is conducting a 24 hour test to see if line problems are discovered.
Thoughts anyone?
Thank you all - this is a great forum!!!
DSL is very sensitive to noise quality issues, and if you are getting static, I would wager that they are directly connected. If it's the splitters that are the problem (and yes that is possible) then removing them and your phones from the picture would yield a positive result. but that would mean you would have to leave the phones and filters unplugged for x amount of time and depending on the frequency of the drops, that may be unrealistic.
Phones and filters go bad, so it's possible to have had a working set of phones and filters, and never touched them and yet still have a problem in the future.
The DSL modem should be connected at all times, as that is what DSL was designed to be. an always on connection.
In a perfect world I would say that you can disconnect and connect it at your leisure, but with all the little things that make DSL hiccup, its best to leave it plugged in 24/7. you can unplug it, it won't hurt it, and it will save you a little bit of energy, but it won't do much for your performance other than extend the life of your router.
and do not believe that they are running any legitimate proactive 24 hour test - they MIGHT grab some stats off the modem that show stuff, but a lot of it is information that a normal tech would not be able to decipher.
My advise, either disconnect the phones and test that way like I described above, or wait for the filters.
leaving the modem plugged in is a personal decision, I personally would leave it plugged in 24/7 unless I was not protected properly on my PC and worried about attacks/virus's

Should the TC be left on all the time?

Ok - this may be a daft question - but should the TC be left on all the time or is it ok to switch it off at the mains each time I shut down my iMac?

I've tried leaving my TC on all the time but it seems to be constantly active (the green light flickers) even when there are no computers attached to it. I happened to come downstairs this morning at around 3am and the TC was still humnming away to itself seemingly unaware that nothing was connected to it! I unplugged it. In addition to getting rid of the annoying noise it will save some electricity!!

Is it possible to make sure the app runs all the time either in the foreground or background, User should not have the flexibility to stop it from running

Hello all:
I have an enterprise app and i need to make sure it runs all the time.
If the app is not running i should silently make sure it restarts again.
Any ideas on how it can be done. It is an enterprise app
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Not sure on the above.
Please correct me if this is wrong!
Ben
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HT5242 Hello to everyone!I think that I have installed a virus to my mac because safari opens advertising sites all the time and Facebook stucks a lot.What i should do to make my mac as it was before?

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