The OS X Server 10.4 (Tiger) Tutorial sections 14 through 16 are now up.

The final three lessons shows you how to configure the VPN Server and connect to it using a client, how to set up the Print Server and lastly, the QuickTime Streaming Server. Click here for the tutorials.

That pretty much wraps up the OS X Server tutorial for now. I may write an addendum for some stuff that wasn’t covered.

I’ve owned the Sharp Aquos LC37GP1U LCD Gaming HDTV since March and overall, I’ve been very impressed with it. The LC37GP1U was designed specifically for gaming with a feature called the “Viper Drive”, which reduces lag and response times associated with LCDs to imperceptible levels.

Having recently bought a PS3 to make full use of this feature, I can say that the Viper Drive works as advertised, even in full 1080P resolution. This feature minimizes the processing that occurs when the set receives its signal via HMDI, similar to a pass through that allows the picture to be displayed faster. The low 6 second response time of the LCD also helps in that regard.

Samsung offers a similar gaming mode but my understanding is that it only reduces lag by about 30 percent.

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The OS X Server 10.4 (Tiger) Tutorial sections 11 through 13 are now up.

The continuing lessons shows you how to set up Apache web server, FTP server, and the firewall. Click here for the tutorials.

I also created a new section for setting up Apache, MySQL, and PHP on OS X Server as well as the Client.

I just heard that the new Apple Store on West 14th St. in Manhattan (Opening tomorrow, 12/7) will offer free classes on Apple’s professional line of software like Final Cut Pro, Logic, and Aperture.

They’re calling it Pro Labs where 6 people sign up for 2 hours lessons, once a week for four weeks.

The classes start on Jan. 7 next year. Did I mention the classes are free?