Miscellaneous Mac OS X Leopard Tips

Here is a list of miscellaneous tips when configuring my new iMac to my liking.

Disable Automatic Login & Password Protect the System

Apple Menu -> System Preferences -> Security -> General

Check the following: “Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screen saver” and “Disable automatic login.”

Firefall

Apple Menu -> System Preferences -> Security -> Firewall

and choose “Allow only essential services” for the maximum protection.  Use by-application/service option for more flexibility, when allowing remote login via ssh, for example.

Remote Login with SSH

Apple Menu -> System Preferences -> Sharing

Check “Remote Login.”  Don’t forget to reconfigure the firewall to allow ssh (see above).

Right Clicking with Apple Mouse

Apple Menu -> System Preferences -> Keyboard & Mouse -> Mouse

and specify “Secondary Button” for the right side of your Apple Mouse.

Japanese Input Method

Apple Menu -> System Preferences -> International -> Input Menu

and check the box for Kotoeri.  You can change the input method by clicking on a country-flag icon in the menu bar.