You already know how to send all your Firefox browsing traffic through a secure connection to a proxy, but blogger Albert Lee describes how to route ALL of your Mac’s ‘net connections through a proxy, including IM, email and web using any browser (like Safari or Camino). In short, you create a new network location called “Untrusted” in System Preferences, and set it to use the proxy. When you’re at the cafe or behind a restrictive firewall, just switch to the new location.
Safer Surfing on Untrusted Networks (Mac Edition) [Double Parity]US-centric: Free cell phone service Dial DIR-ECT-IONS (347-328-4667) sends driving directions to your phone via SMS. Just call their number and step through the voice-activated menus, telling it where you want to go and where you’re starting from. You should receive a text message on your phone a few seconds after you hang up detailing turn-by-turn directions from your start point to your end point. It’s no substitute for a fancy Google Maps application or GPS, but if you have neither it’s a simple and useful way to get quick directions on the go. The service currently only works in these nine cities with more on the way.
Dial DIR-ECT-IONS [via jkOnTheRun]
