Apple really hates unsigned kernel extensions

Just a quick tech note here. If you use any unsigned kernel extensions (for example tuntaposx for IPsec VPNs), please note that the method used to allow you to load them has changed under 10.11 (El Capitan).

The unsigned kext control in 10.10 (Yosemite) could be disabled by setting the nvram variable boot-args="kext-dev-mode=1". Sadly, this method has been deprecated, and no longer functions.

In 10.11, you'll need to boot the system into recovery mode to disable System Integrity Protection. Boot into recovery mode by holding command-r. Open a terminal under the Utilities menu and disable SIP with 'csrutil disable'. After rebooting, unsigned kexts can be loaded.

Go Go Power...holy shit.

Featuring Katee Sackhoff and James Van Der Beek. Seriously.

Interesting video on the problem with modern action movies

2015 Books I'm waiting for

Looks like it's that time again.

Foxglove Summer (PC Peter Grant book 5) - Ben Aaronovitch - January 6th (I missed this!)
Prison of Hope (Hellequin Chronicles book 4) - Steve McHugh - April 14th
The Scarlet Gospels - Clive Barker!!!! - May 19th
Nemesis Games (The Expanse book 5) - James S.A. Corey - June 2nd
Armada - Ernest Cline - July 14th
Veiled (Alex Verus book 6) - Benedict Jacka - August 4th
Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels) - Ilona Andrews - August 4th
Lies Ripped Open (Hellequin book 5) - Steve McHugh - August 25th
Normal: A Novel - Warren Ellis - November 3rd

May as well get a head start on next year while I'm at it!

Staked (Iron Druid book 8) - Kevin Hearne - January 26th, 2016
The Hanging Tree (Rivers of London) - Ben Aaronovitch - June 14th, 2016