Comments for Ryan Boswell http://ryanboswell.com Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:29:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on An Open Source Movable Type Operations Manual by Gatsy http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2009/03/14/an-open-source-movable-type-operations-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-544 Gatsy Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:29:56 +0000 http://pri.ryanboswell.com/?p=105#comment-544 Thanks for starting the ball rolling with this iinsght. Thanks for starting the ball rolling with this iinsght.

]]> Comment on Mac App Store Woes by Ryan Boswell http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/04/04/mac-app-store-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-539 Ryan Boswell Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:26:02 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=595#comment-539 Your accidental solution probably has something to do with getting the Spotlight index to update and recognize the app is there and that you should be able to update it. Not sure exactly, but it sounds like it had the same effect as resetting the Spotlight index for the entire drive. Your accidental solution probably has something to do with getting the Spotlight index to update and recognize the app is there and that you should be able to update it. Not sure exactly, but it sounds like it had the same effect as resetting the Spotlight index for the entire drive.

]]> Comment on Mac App Store Woes by Dirk http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/04/04/mac-app-store-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-538 Dirk Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:37:51 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=595#comment-538 Well, 'God;, I have the same problem and no, my HD isn't private. And I have only one account. I have tried disk utility, restarting, signing in and out 12 times... nothing. Funny enough, in the end I randomly put the app in question (aperture in my case) into a folder so App Store would hopefully not find it and let me re-download it.... guess what, app store did find it anyhow, and now i can suddenly update? WTF? Well, ‘God;, I have the same problem and no, my HD isn’t private. And I have only one account. I have tried disk utility, restarting, signing in and out 12 times… nothing.

Funny enough, in the end I randomly put the app in question (aperture in my case) into a folder so App Store would hopefully not find it and let me re-download it…. guess what, app store did find it anyhow, and now i can suddenly update? WTF?

]]> Comment on Mac App Store Woes by Can’t see updates in Mac App Store? | MATT MOTHERWAY http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/04/04/mac-app-store-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-537 Can’t see updates in Mac App Store? | MATT MOTHERWAY Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:35:22 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=595#comment-537 [...] a comment at Mac App Store Woes – Ryan Boswell helped me figure it out. It turns out that I had Spotlight disabled for my startup disk. The [...] [...] a comment at Mac App Store Woes – Ryan Boswell helped me figure it out. It turns out that I had Spotlight disabled for my startup disk. The [...]

]]> Comment on Profiles and Plus Coming Soon to Google Apps? by John http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/09/14/profiles-and-plus-coming-soon-to-google-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-532 John Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:02:50 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=706#comment-532 I've been reading about these "signs" ever since they made their announcement back in March. I'm really pessimistic about us getting anything tied to a Google Profile. Remember, they promised us Buzz early 2010 and that quietly faded away. I really think this will do the same. I just wish Google would announce SOMETHING even if it's "Sorry, we're not going to offer it after all. At least then we'd know." I’ve been reading about these “signs” ever since they made their announcement back in March. I’m really pessimistic about us getting anything tied to a Google Profile. Remember, they promised us Buzz early 2010 and that quietly faded away. I really think this will do the same.

I just wish Google would announce SOMETHING even if it’s “Sorry, we’re not going to offer it after all. At least then we’d know.”

]]> Comment on Apple ID Account Headaches by Rick http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/04/22/apple-id-account-headaches/comment-page-1/#comment-523 Rick Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:34:06 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=613#comment-523 My problem is even more an issue. When I set up my daughters iPod touch two years ago, I had to use one of my email addresses as an ID. Since I used my personal account for my eldest daughter a year earlier I used my work email. Two years later after two job changes in this wonderful economy, I needed to log into my daughters apple ID I since forgot my password. The online verification process only gave me the option to verify my birth date and it was rejected. Of course email verification is out of the question. I've since sent a request to apple to help....I'll let you know there response. My problem is even more an issue. When I set up my daughters iPod touch two years ago, I had to use one of my email addresses as an ID. Since I used my personal account for my eldest daughter a year earlier I used my work email.
Two years later after two job changes in this wonderful economy, I needed to log into my daughters apple ID I since forgot my password. The online verification process only gave me the option to verify my birth date and it was rejected. Of course email verification is out of the question.
I’ve since sent a request to apple to help….I’ll let you know there response.

]]> Comment on Mac App Store Woes by God http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/04/04/mac-app-store-woes/comment-page-1/#comment-517 God Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:43:19 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=595#comment-517 DUDE, Open System Preferences. Click on the Spotlight preference pane. Click on the Privacy tab. Add your startup volume to the list to "Prevent Spotlight from searching these locations:". Remove your startup volume from the list. Allow Spotlight to reindex your startup volume. Open the App Store. All of your updates will now properly populate under the Updates tab. I HATH SPOKEN AND IT SHALL BE SO!! DUDE,

Open System Preferences.
Click on the Spotlight preference pane.
Click on the Privacy tab.
Add your startup volume to the list to “Prevent Spotlight from searching these locations:”.
Remove your startup volume from the list.
Allow Spotlight to reindex your startup volume.
Open the App Store.

All of your updates will now properly populate under the Updates tab.

I HATH SPOKEN AND IT SHALL BE SO!!

]]> Comment on Freelancing as a Student by Ryan Boswell http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/05/24/freelancing-as-a-student/comment-page-1/#comment-515 Ryan Boswell Fri, 27 May 2011 17:59:34 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=667#comment-515 @fiverr: Effective time management is hard to do, no matter what you're doing. The best thing I can say is to get into the habit of using a calendar/scheduling system (I use Google Calendar, since I can access it anywhere) and plan out set blocks of time to spend on various things. For example, my first priority is classes, so I put in all of my class times, then I add in a few other important events, and finally I look at my average weekly schedule and plan out set times that I do freelance work. If I'm usually available on Tuesday afternoons from 2-5, then I plan all or most of that for work. The next step is to follow your calendar as closely as you possibly can. It is not easy to do, especially if you are used to just winging it through the day, but it's a habit that is well worth the effort to start. Of course, you do have to take into consideration special circumstances (for example, I have a group project to work on, so I may need to take time out of my 'work' schedule to do that), and realize that life can get in the way. That's perfectly ok, just make sure that you're not taking off work for small things. Treat freelancing as you would a regular day job, if a normal boss wouldn't allow you to take time off for it, than reconsider doing so. I can only imagine that with two kids, these unexpected surprises will happen often. For you, it's important to make sure you have time to work, but it's also important to be there for your kids. So it would be worthwhile to maybe schedule family time, and let your kids know that if you're working they shouldn't disturb you unless it's important. Working at home is a lot easier when you have the support and understanding of the people you live with to help you stay focused. @fiverr: Effective time management is hard to do, no matter what you’re doing. The best thing I can say is to get into the habit of using a calendar/scheduling system (I use Google Calendar, since I can access it anywhere) and plan out set blocks of time to spend on various things. For example, my first priority is classes, so I put in all of my class times, then I add in a few other important events, and finally I look at my average weekly schedule and plan out set times that I do freelance work. If I’m usually available on Tuesday afternoons from 2-5, then I plan all or most of that for work.

The next step is to follow your calendar as closely as you possibly can. It is not easy to do, especially if you are used to just winging it through the day, but it’s a habit that is well worth the effort to start. Of course, you do have to take into consideration special circumstances (for example, I have a group project to work on, so I may need to take time out of my ‘work’ schedule to do that), and realize that life can get in the way. That’s perfectly ok, just make sure that you’re not taking off work for small things. Treat freelancing as you would a regular day job, if a normal boss wouldn’t allow you to take time off for it, than reconsider doing so.

I can only imagine that with two kids, these unexpected surprises will happen often. For you, it’s important to make sure you have time to work, but it’s also important to be there for your kids. So it would be worthwhile to maybe schedule family time, and let your kids know that if you’re working they shouldn’t disturb you unless it’s important. Working at home is a lot easier when you have the support and understanding of the people you live with to help you stay focused.

]]> Comment on Freelancing as a Student by fiverr http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/05/24/freelancing-as-a-student/comment-page-1/#comment-514 fiverr Fri, 27 May 2011 11:22:04 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=667#comment-514 Hi, I think you have a point. But I was curious on how you were able to manage your time effectively, especially with freelancing altogether. I am a mom with two kids and working at home. Boy,was it very difficult to keep up with the schedule. Hi, I think you have a point. But I was curious on how you were able to manage your time effectively, especially with freelancing altogether. I am a mom with two kids and working at home. Boy,was it very difficult to keep up with the schedule.

]]> Comment on Sparrow, Finally a Viable Mail.app Replacement by Deon Goodwin http://ryanboswell.com/blog/2011/04/29/sparrow-finally-a-viable-mail-app-replacement/comment-page-1/#comment-513 Deon Goodwin Fri, 27 May 2011 09:09:04 +0000 http://ryanboswell.com/?p=600#comment-513 Hi Ryan, Thanks for a great article. I have since also purchased Sparrow (due to your write up) and just wanted to say I fully agree with your informative article. Keep them coming. Regards Deon Goodwin Hi Ryan,

Thanks for a great article. I have since also purchased Sparrow (due to your write up) and just wanted to say I fully agree with your informative article.

Keep them coming.

Regards
Deon Goodwin

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