Stay hungry. Stay foolish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA

File this under something I never got around to doing myself but has always bothered me using the GUI on a mac.

Where’s my file cut and paste? Here’s a link to instructions on creating your own automator script.

10.6: Move files or folders in Finder (Cut/Paste): “In Finder there is no easy way to move files, similar to Windows cut and paste (Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V). I created a simple Automator Service, which does it for me.

To optimize it I created a macro in Keyboard Maestro.

When I select files or folders in Finder I call the macro and I can navigate to the target folder.

It’s a pretty straightforward process:

• Launch Automator and create a new Service.
• The Service receives selected ‘files or folders’ in ‘any application.’
• Choose ‘Get Selected Finder Items.’
• Then choose ‘Move Finder Items To: .’
• Tick ‘Show this action when the workflow runs’ under Options.

In Keyboard Maestro create a macro which will Execute Automator Workflow.

(Via MacOSXHints.com.)

I remember fondly when the kids got along so well. The three were always playing together wherever they went. They were the tech version of the holy trinity. But what happened? Google, Facebook, and Apple just can’t play nice any more I suppose.

Just a couple of years ago, the then CEO of Google Erik Schmidt sat on Apple’s board of directors. It seemed like a perfect marriage. Google would finally bring excellent ‘net services to Apple’s hardware (MobileMe could and will be better I hope – “iCloud”). Then of course Google had to get into the mobile phone market, then Schmidt left the board, and now Apple is looking to replace the maps app with their own. (Could that be the data center in North Carolina?).

Um, Apple? Good luck replacing google search.

Steve Jobs was seen a few months ago drinking coffee with Zuckerberg from Facebook. Apparently Apple a long time ago wanted to merge itunes music sharing with the Facebook social network. Hmm. I guess that didn’t work out, and Ping was Apple’s attempt at social networking. Oh well. I guess I shouldn’t try to invent something for tech ending in “ing” as in BING, PING, etc.

But I digress.

Yeah – Apple’s hardware, Google’s cloud, and Facebook’s society network. The perfect holy tech trinity.

Then I read this: Facebook pays others to lie about Google

Ahh…..kids…. someday they’ll grow up.

Zynga and Lady Gaga partnering up once more, opening GagaVille: “

Back in March, the ridiculously named pair of Lady Gaga and Zynga formed a union to donate funds for Japanese disaster relief; a goal they accomplished to the tune of $3 million. Yesterday, they announced a new partnership to raise money for Lady Gaga and Zynga, which entails the May 17 opening of ‘GagaVille’ — a neighboring region to FarmVille that features unicorns, crystals and an early chance to listen to unreleased tracks from the stylish songstylist’s upcoming album, ‘Born this Way.’

Other promotions include a free download voucher for the album included with every $25 Zynga gift card sold at Best Buy, a Words with Friends contest to snag Gaga merch, and a handful of Gaga-themed items added to the RewardVille storefront. Now, if you don’t mind, we’re going to print off this article, throw it in a time capsule and bury it in our yard, because in 50 years we’re pretty sure most of the words we’ve used so far are going to be hilariously nonsensical.

Continue reading Zynga and Lady Gaga partnering up once more, opening GagaVille

(Via Joystiq PC.)

Official Google Blog: Welcome to the future of video. Please stay a while.: ”

Welcome to the future of video. Please stay a while.
5/09/2011 11:46:00 AM
(Cross-posted from the YouTube Blog)

Well – it’s official. According to an announcement on the Youtube blog and The Google Blog, You can now rent new movies through youtube.

Read about it here

(Via The Google Blog.)

New ‘MACDefender’ Malware Threat for Mac OS X – Mac Rumors: ”

Monday May 02, 2011 09:49 AM EST
Written by Eric Slivka

Antivirus firm Intego today noted the discovery of new malware known as “MACDefender” targeting Mac OS X users via Safari. According to the report, the malware appears to be being deployed via JavaScript as a compressed ZIP file reached through Google searches.
When a user clicks on a link after performing a search on a search engine such as Google, this takes them to a web site whose page contains JavaScript that automatically downloads a file. In this case, the file downloaded is a compressed ZIP archive, which, if a specific option in a web browser is checked (Open “safe” files after downloading in Safari, for example), will open.

More information is available in Apple’s support communities (1, 2), where users report that the malware is popping up directly in Google image searches.

Users running administrator accounts and with the Safari option to open “safe” files automatically checked appear to be most at risk, with some claiming that no notification of installation was seen or password required. Only when a screen popped up asking for a credit card number to sign up for virus protection did they realize that malware had been installed on their systems.

For those infected with the MACDefender malware, the following steps are recommended:

1. Open Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor and quit any processes linked to MACDefender.

2. Delete MACDefender from the Applications folder.

3. Check System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items for suspicious entries

4. Run a Spotlight search for “MACDefender” to check for any associated files that might still be lingering.

Full details on the malware and the simplest steps needed for its complete removal are still being investigated.

Users are of course reminded that day-to-day system usage with standard accounts rather than administrator ones, as well as unchecking the Safari option for automatically opening “safe” files, are two of the simplest ways users can enhance their online security, adding extra layers of confirmation and passwords in the way of anything being installed on their systems.

(Via Mac Rumors.)

I’m not surprised that a government is taking steps to protect its underaged from the hazards of spending too much time online. But seriously, what are children under 15 doing up between the hours of 12am and 6am?

Phrased another way, where are the parents? Maybe the parent or parents are working at night trying to make ends meet.

Should we have similar rules here? Or leave it up to the parents to put their proverbial foot down?

(Via Massively.)

South Korea gaming curfew law unanimously passes committee, moves on to National Assembly: “

Apparently the kids are not all right in South Korea, at least according to the adults who’ve passed a new law aimed at curtailing certain online gaming activities. A South Korean legislation and judiciary committee voted unanimously to adopt a law that will theoretically prevent kids under 15 from playing online between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m.

WorldsInMotion.biz reports that the new law also provides for the throttling of connection speeds for certain online games if it’s determined that ‘children remained logged in for too many consecutive hours.’

Details are scarce regarding how such a law could be enforced, but concerns over gaming addiction and gaming-related deaths are conspiring to drive the legislation forward. The next stop: a vote before the full South Korean National Assembly.

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24-Hour Charity Gaming Marathon Launching Next Friday: “

Were always fans of gamers pitching in for a good cause, and the guys from the Underdeveloped Characters podcast are doing just that. Starting next Friday at 9pm EST, theyll be playing a variety of games to benefit the Childrens Miracle Network and the Red Cross relief effort for Japan.

Currently on deck for the marathon is Portal 2 (co-op), Assassins Creed Brotherhood (multiplayer), Mortal Kombat, Gears of War, and Rock Band. Theyre encouraging viewers to join in on the fun, and you can find Gamertag information (as well as other info regarding the marathon) here. They have plenty of sponsors, and theyll be giving away a ton of games. Be sure to check out their stream if you get a chance next weekend.

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(Via www.GameInformer.com.)

How would you like to purchase some games for the amount you choose, have your money donated to a worthwhile charity, and be able to install them on linux, macs, or windows, DRM FREE?!?!?

Then head over to Humble Bundle and make a purchase. The games are being offered to you at whatever price you choose, and YOU choose of the charities or organizations where you would like your money to go.

This particular week long event has money going to the charity “Child’s Play”, a charity that should be close to the hearts of all gamers.