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Last Updated: Sept 7th, 2010
(Note - see the Archives page Saturday news pages for weekly summary lists of all news items, these are only a few)

Mac Mini SATA Card (mini-PCIe) Install/Mod for eSATA use (Updated - 3 reports, photos, etc.)
Dual SSD RAID in 2nd Optical Drive Bay using Mac Pro motherboard spare SATA ports
Mac Mini eSATA Mod (using Mini-PCIe SATA Card)
(This could also usable for iMacs w/mod to bring the cables out the bottom.)
2008 Mac Pro CPU Upgrade report (from single 2.8GHz to Dual 3GHz Quad Cores)
Snow Leopard Graphics Update for 10.6.4 (performance/stability improvements)
Mac ATI Radeon 5870 and 5770 at Apple Store
Benchmarks of 2010 iMac 27in w/OWC eSATA mod and SSD
How to get 10.6.4 client working on 2010 Mac Mini Server Model
MacBook Pro GPU/Video Failures/Repairs/Tips page updated (more reports added)
More info on 2010 27in iMac's HD + SSD Option (w/service part info)
Bill's Guide to Overhauling a PowerMac G5 Delphi Liquid Cooling System
Info on 2009 Mac Pros w/eSATA cards - problems booting to Windows/Bootamp Volumes (OK here, but I have early bootrom version)
Using Linksys 802.11N Dual-Band PCMCIA card in OS X
Samsung DVD Burner Firmware Update Utility for OS X
Apple Doc on Time Capsule Power Supply Failures (repair/repl cost covered for listed models)
PowerMac G5 Coolant Leaks/Repairs (a must read for LCS owners) (updated again)
iPhone 4 Rubber Band Antenna (Isolation) Fix
Nvidia posts Updated GTX-285 Drivers for OS X 10.6.4
Maya User comments on OS X 10.6.4 update
Valve warns about 10.6.4 update Nvidia GPU performance issues (w/ATI GPU issues/tips also)
OS X 10.6.4 and SIL3132 SATA Card Drivers
2010 Mac Mini Server Drive Temperature Sensors Info/Pix (from owner swapping in dual SSDs)
Teardowns of 2010 Mac Mini Standard and Server models, Notes on special HD Cable/Sensors (w/recap on late 09 iMac special HD cables)
OS X 10.6.4 Update Problems/Tips, FYI on later version Flash Plugin download
PeaceKeeper Browser Benchmarks - Safari 5 vs Chrome/Opera/iCab/FireFox
Mac user Reports/Tips on NAS (Network Attached Storage) (updated)
Plist edits to use LSI SAS PCI-X Card in PowerMac G5
2010 MacBook Pro SSD Info/Feedback (Apple OEM SSD, Intel X25M gen2, OWC Sandforce)
Seagate GoFlex 2TB Taken Apart
How to move your OS X Steam Games Folder Location using a symbolic link
Cheap USB Flash Drive RAID 0 Array Tests/Experiment
2009 Mac Pro owner running GTX-285 and ATI 4870 Cards (via Aux power Y adapters)
Using WDidle3 to disable Head Parking w/WD Green Hard Drives
Tip/Fix for Maya problems with OS X 10.6.3
Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 w/17in MacBook Pro
AppleTV 320GB Hard Drive Upgrade Guide - A Better Way (IMHO)
First Report/Benchmarks of WD 1TB Scorpio HD in Unibody MacBook Pro
Aperture User's Speedup Tip
Valve confirms Steam and Source games (HL2/TF2/Portal/Left4Dead/L4D2, etc.) coming to the Mac in April
AppleTV Hard Drive Upgrades Revisited (6 new reports) (plus guides/clone scripts, mods/hacks)
Short Review of Netgear XAVB1004 PowerLine Networking Adapter Kit w/4 Port Ethernet Switch (Feb. 2010)
AJA Kona and Helios Lantest Benchmarks of Xserve RAID vs Promise Vtrac E-Class vs QNAP TS-809 Pro
SI3132 (SATA Card) Driver update w/64bit Snow Leopard Support (a boon for cheap eSATA PCIe/Expresscard users)
2009 Mac Pro Audio update causing noise w/Firewire Audio
What the 2009 Mac Pro Audio Update Really Changed
2009 Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0 (fix for high wattage/temps from audio playback in OS X) (Also fixed same issue w/Firewire I/O - awaiting same fix for 10.5.8)
Review of NewerTech's $59.99 eSATA 6G PCIe Controller card
Sonnet E4P SATA card driver update (w/SL 64-bit support) and Tips for problems w/2.2.1 drivers
Mac user feedback on WD TV/Live and Asus O!Play Media players (New Firmware for both, w/new features)
Playing Blu-Ray Movies in Mac OS X (using VLC and MakeMKV)
Crucial M225 Firmware Update 1916
(Another) Hard Drive in a Mac Pro's Optical Drive Bay article (using rubber isolated/heatsinked low-cost brackets, SATA cable)
My report on (flush-fit) Sonnet Express/34 card slot Memory card reader/writer (Jan 8th, 2010)
Notes/Benchmarks on 750GB WD Scorpio HD in (Unibody) MacBook
Reader Feedback on Remote AC Power Switches (Jan. 2010)
Quad-Core 2.93GHz 2009 Mac Pro owner's CPU Core Temperature Tests (OS X vs Windows)
OWC announces 8GB Dimms for Quad-Core 2009 Mac Pros (up to 32GB total)
Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet (4-port) Converter on sale
AirPort Client Update 2009-002 for OS X 10.6.2,
SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0,
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.8/MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.4
27in iMac owner notes on ATI Graphics firmware update (before/after ROM/EFI driver versions)
More Notes/Tips on Mac Pro 'Disappearing optical drive' (drive sleep) problems
More Fusion 3.0.1 update (before/after) Win 7 Experience Scores
500GB Seagate 7200.4 HD upgrade in MacBook Pro
Feedback on Western Digital Scorpio (2.5in) 750GB and 640GB HDs
2009 Mac Pro CPU Core Temperature Tests (OS X and Windows) (notes on Turbo mode, limits, etc)
Drobo Dashboard 1.6.6 update (perf. issue fix + 64-bit Snow Leopard Support)
More Tests on Mac Pro/Pioneer BDR-205 "Disappearing Drive" issue
FYI on drives in Seagate FreeAgent Go 1TB, 880GB and 750GB (15mm high) (Too tall for internal MacBook/Pro use)
2009 Mac Pro owner's Impressions of 27in Core i5 iMac
Mac Pro FB-Dimm Pairing Tests w/1GB, 2GB and 4GB pairs (issues w/1GB + 4GB pairs in same riser)
Tip for anyone with Lightscribe burning problems in Snow Leopard
More Tests on Mac Pro/Pioneer BDR-205 disappearing drive issue
SSL LDAP connection Problems in Snow Leopard (causing system hangs)
(Some) Updated M-Audio Drivers for Snow Leopard (32bit/64bit)
MacBook Random Shutdown Syndrome Fix (melted wires repair)
Reminder on Snow Leopard Rosetta Install (Optional install but reqd for some printer drivers/software)
Notes/Caveats on running OS X 10.5.8 on Late 2009 iMacs
OS X 10.6.2 Update Reports/Tips/Problems
More reader feedback on Parallels Desktop v5 for Macs (w/Fix for BSOD upgrade problem)
Apple wireless Magic Mouse user feedback/tips (incl. tracking speedup)
Snow Leopard Wireless Mouse Update - big plus for any brand/model of BlueTooth Mouse
New (late 2009) Airport Extreme and Time Capsules
Questions/Comments on iMac's Core i7/Chipset (Lynnfield/P55 vs 'True' Core i7/X58 chipset)
27in iMac (Core2 Duo) and Magic Mouse Teardowns
New mini Server model Internals/Comparison
Apple doc on (future) Bootcamp Update and Windows 7 Support
New iMacs (up to 27in/LED backlit, Quad-Core i7 CPU), MacBooks, new (wireless) Magic Mouse
Updated Mac Mini (faster CPUs/more ram and model w/dual HD's + OS X 10.6 server)
More reader Feedback/Tips on OS X Performance Update 1.0
Reader Feedback on SI3132 v1.1.11u Drivers with Snow Leopard
Silicon Image posts Beta (v1.1.11u) Sil3132 (PCIe/Expresscard) drivers for Snow Leopard
Sonnet posts v1.1.11u drivers for their 3132 based SATA PCIe/Expresscard
WD Passport 1TB (and others) does NOT have SATA Drive Inside
FreeDOS ISO images w/Crucial SSD v1819 updater (for those unable to update w/Crucial ISOs) (some Mac Pro owners still had problems updating)
My First Notes/Benchmarks on Crucial M225 SSD (Firmware v1819) w/OS X 10.6.1 in MacBook Pro
Backflashing a Crucial M225 SSD (to 1571) in Mac Pro, Flashing to v1819, Cloning MBP 10.6.1
Crucial M225 SSD Firmware Updates page has v1819 firmware (and v1571 backflash)
Feedback on SI3132 v1.1.11u Drivers with Snow Leopard
iMovie 09 patch/edits for G4 Mac use (updated for iMovie 8.0.5)
Sonnet driver update for SATA Tempo E4P PCIe card and Pro Expresscard
2009 Mac Pro RocketRAID 4320 vs Onboard SATA 4-Drive RAID0/1/10, Intel SSD Benchmarks
Silicon Image Beta Sil3132 (PCIe/Expresscard) drivers (v1.1.11u) for Snow Leopard (also said to fix >2GB ram issue)
OCZ Agility SSD Drive Upgrade in 2006 iMac
2006 Mac Pro with Xeon L5320 (low power, 1.86GHz) Quad Core CPUs
PowerMac G5 Coolant Leak Repair/Overhaul
G5 Tower with SSD Drive Upgrade
RAID0 Stripe performance w/2 WD RE4-GP 2TB (64MB cache) HDs in Mac Pro
3GHz Clovertown CPUs (Quad-Core X5365s) in a 2006 Mac Pro
Follow-up from June 2009 17in MBP user on JMB360 Expresscard/Lacie D2 Quadra eSATA Problems
MacBook Pro Express/34 Card Reports page updated (more OS X 10.6 w/eSATA expresscards)
OS X 10.6 Tests w/Cheap eSATA PCIe and ExpressCards (using eSATA HD Dock) (updated for more tests)
MDD owner Feedback on CHUD Tools 3.5.x Nap mode (to lower CPU temperatures) (updated w/more scripts/notes)
[more G4/Systems Related articles]
OS X 10.6 user reports/tips on Multifunction Printers
OS X 10.6 user reports on eSATA cards, GTX285/Sims 3 issue fixed, App/Utility Updates
Snow Leopard Compatible Apps, Apple Support Docs on 10.6, Bootcamp 3.0 new features, more
OS X Browser speed comparison with new PeaceKeeper Benchmark (iCab 4.6.1, Safari 4.0.3, FF 3.6 alpha, FF 3.5.2, and Opera 10.0)
June 2009 MacBook Pro Hard Drive Firmware Update 2.0 (for CTO 7200rpm HD issues)
Feedback on (free) AppleJack 1.5 (Troubleshooting Tool/Script for OS X) (10.5.8 reports)
Mac Pro user notes/tips on Sony DR-BT 140Q Bluetooth Headphones
AirPort Client Update for (some) MacBook/MacBook Pros (fix for 10.5.8 problems)
Reminder on Apple Tip for mid-2009 MacBook Pro Superdrive Beeping/Clicking noises (reset drive)
Feedback on OS X 10.5.8 Update
Latest MacBook Pro SSD reports
Tips to install Final Cut Studio 3 on older white MacBook (w/64MB vram Intel graphics)
Feedback on (new M225 series) Crucial SSDs in Macs
Tips for OS X SSD Users on Disabling Hibernate mode/deleting sleepimage file (and recap on disabling SMS, LidWake)
2006 Mac Pro 3GHz (5160's) CPU upgrade (dual-cores)
2006 Mac Pro Clovertown (Quad core) CPU Swaps Revisited
OCZ Vertex SATA II SSD Drive Upgrade in (2009) iMac
Pix/Info/Xbench Disk scores on new Xserve's Optional (1.8in) 128GB SSD
XFX ATI 4870 (1GB VRAM) flashed for Mac Pro Use
Upgrading the CPUs in a 2009 (Nehalem) Mac Pro (and what can go wrong)
Feedback/Tips on AC PowerLine Network Adapters (here and here)
(Pre-2009) Mac Mini Core 2 Duo CPU Upgrades (Chip Swaps) (another report)
More Feedback on OS X 3D Apps with GTX 285, GT120, ATI 4870, Quadro FX4500 cards
Review of EVGA GTX 285 for Mac Pro
OS X 10.5.7 Feedback/Tips/Problems
Bootable 48GB SSD Express/34 card report
Warning on Critical Mac OS X Java Vulnerabilities (not fixed in 10.5.7)
Follow-up on DisplayLink 1.1.2beta/Mini Monitor driver and 10.5.7
PB G4 user notes on OS X 10.5.7 and Adaptec 1480 PCMCIA SCSI card
OS X 10.5.7 ATI Drivers break 3D acceleration in Fusion VM (fix to be released)
Claims that OS X 10.5.7 improves battery runtime?
OS X 10.5.7 and Adaptec SCSI Cards (Problems/Tips revisited) (driver reinstall tips/29160 report)
10.5.7 fixes jerky cursor tracking w/Displayport to dual-link DVI adapter?
Notes on 10.5.7 driver updates (ATI, Broadcom wifi and BT, Graphics/CPU PwrMgmt)
Feedback on Freeware VM 'VirtualBox' (alternative to Parallels and Fusion)
2009 Mac Pro owner report on Sonnet Tango Express FW800/USB 2.0 Card
Mac Pro owner praise for USB LG BE06LU11 Blu-Ray drive
EFI Firmware Update for 2009 iMacs (fix for ATI 4850 freezes, Boot Camp wake from sleep)
(unofficial) ATI 4870 Driver Download for 2008 Mac Pros w/OS X 10.5.6
EVGA to offer Nvidia GTX 285 for Mac Pro in June
Nvidia announces Quadro FX4800 for Mac Pro
OS X (10.5.6) on a Dell Mini 9 netbook (updated)
iMovie 8.0.2 patch/edit info for G4 Mac use
Follow-up from 2009 Mac Pro owner on OCZ Vertex SATA II 120GB SSD Performance (w/SSD firmware update, TRIM)
Intel OEM CPU Price List (Mar. 29th) including Nehalem models
2009 Mac Pro 4-Core models can use 4GB Dimms
FYI on Location of Airport card in 2009 Mac Pro
Unibody 17in MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update (for display issues)
After a week OK, today more Airport Base (w/7.4.1) Dropouts (No Beacon) (even w/new 2009 base)
Follow-up from 2009 iMac owner on high speed fans/noise (AHT logic board Sensor failure)
Hardware Monitor/Temperature Monitor updates w/2009 Mac Pro support
ElGato Turbo.264 =HD= Encoding Speed Tests (AppleTV and 1080P formats)
First Impressions of 2009 Mac Pro (8-Core 2.66GHz/ATI 4870) (updated w/DIY guides, review links)
Problems updating Seagate HD firmware in a 2009 Mac Pro (anyone else try?)
Feedback on Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter Firmware Update
LED 24in Cinema Display reports page updated (new Mac Pro/ATI 4870 owner)
Airport Extreme Base/TC 7.4.1 Firmware Update reports (incl. problems)
2009 iMac owner comments on fan noise
Some Unibody 17in MacBook Pro users reporting display corruption (overheating?)
Feedback/articles on iTunes 8.1
1TB (Dual HD) 2009 Mac Mini Upgrade kit
2009 Mac Mini and iMac (20in) Take-Aparts
ATI Radeon HD 4870 Upgrade kit for PCIe 2.0 Mac Pros
New 2009 models of Mac Pro, iMac and Mac Mini
Apple posts MacBook Battery Update 1.4
Hidden Safari 4 prefs (move tab bar, restore progress bar and more)
FYI on Links to Seagate 7200.11/ES.2 HD Firmware Updaters
G5 Tower owners report problems after Sonnet Tempo SATA Card Firmware Update
Unibody MacBook Pro 2.4GHz OC'd to 2.8GHz (using Nvidia Windows Tool)
iLife 09 User Feedback/Tips/Hacks/Gripes
Apple LED 24in Cinema Display User Feedback/Notes
17in Unibody MacBook Pro Hard Drive Replacement
Resurrecting an iMac G5 using ATX/Laptop Pwr Supplies
OS X Notebook HD Load Cycle Counts (from SMART Utility)
Seagate ES.2 Drive Firmware Updates Available
M-Audio Revolution 5.1/7.1 (non-beta) v1.6 Drivers for OS X Leopard
Workaround for GarageBand 09 Learning Lessons on PPC Macs
iMovie 09 Patching for G4 Macs
Complaints/Tips on "Unknown Faces" in iPhoto 09
iPhoto 09 Face Detection Training Tips
Nvidia Graphics Update 2009 1.0 and related Apple Doc Pulled (re: Jerky cursor tracking w/MiniDisplayport Dual-Link DVI adapter)
New Features added to Hardware Monitor and Temperature Monitor utilities
OS X Leopard User Feedback on Dell SP2309W LCD Display w/Webcam & Mic
Preview (eng. sample) Tests with new Western Digital 2TB Hard Drive
Guide to Applying Seagate Firmware Updates with a Mac Pro
Tips for Finder quits and other problems after QT 7.6 Update
Quicktime 7.6 Update (and MPEG-2 component update for windows)
Seagate Page Updated w/revised Firmware Updates (again)
Revised White $999 MacBook model now at Apple Store (still w/FW port)
Notes on Dell 23in SP2309W LCD built-in Webcam support in OS X Leopard
Seagate Hard Drive Failures (2008 production)/Firmware Updates
RSS related Disclosure of Information Vulnerability in Safari (w/workaround)
Samsung F1 Drive firmware v1113 solves issues with 2006 iMacs?
Apple FAQ on New Unibody 17in MacBook Pro battery replacement/costs
Bootable eSATA Express/34 cards
More Tips for OS X External Drive Volume problems
OS X 10.5.6 Feedback, Troubleshooting Tips, Software Updates
SMC and EFI Firmware Updates for Late 2008 MacBooks/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air
Notes on new model WD 1TB GP drive upgrade in my Ministack v3 ext. case
OS X 10.5.5/ATI X1900 OpenGL Video Display issues (DVD Player, EyeTV) (reportedly fixed w/10.5.6)
Quicktime Update for Unibody MacBook/Pro/Air (enable iTunes SD playback on ext. non-HDCP displays)
Mac User Reports/Tips on Parallels Desktop 4.0 Upgrade
Accelero S1 Rev 2 (Passive cooler) on ATI X800 in G5 Tower (w/mod to air delector)
iPhone/iPod Touch 2.2 Software Update
MacBook/Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0 (late 2008 models)
Quicktime H.264 Compatibility Update (for QT 7.5.5)
Mac Pro owner notes on updating DVD Burner firmware via Fusion 2.0.1/Windows
New MacBook Pro notes on using DisplayPort with Adapters for 23in ADC Cinema display
OS X Leopard on CPU Upgraded Macs (updated again)
More Safari 3.2 update problems (especially from OS X Tiger users)
Unibody MacBook Pro owner warning on Bent case from lifting by edge near Ethernet port
Mac owner reports on Cheap USB Audio cards/Adapters (Updated Nov. 7th)
[more Audio related articles]
Seagate 1.5TB Drive Problems/Tips: see posts in these news pages:
- Feedback/Tips on SD1A Firmware Update (Nov. 21st)
- Nov. 7th (PCIe SATA card/ext case - no journaling)
- Nov 6th (Seagate TS comments)
- Oct 30th
- Oct 29th
- Oct 28th (w/info on disabling Journaling & multi-partition tips)
- Oct 27th
New MacBook owner notes/benchmarks on SSD Drive Upgrade, Info on Apple BTO 128GB SSD
FYI on RealPlayer and Wireless network problems (and RealPlayer update/fix)
More new MacBook Pro owner's raves (and 1 rant)
Step-by-Step Take-Apart Guides for new MacBook Pro and MacBook
AppleTV 2.2 update (w/new features and security fixes)
SIIG Combo Gigabit Ethernet+FW400+USB 2.0 PCI Card report
Source for Giga Designs' Giga Meter 1.0.1 software
MacBook Pro owner report on 64GB Patriot PE64GS25SSDR v2 SSD
Mac Mini 2nd display using USB-to-DVI adapter w/Displaylink Mac driver
Google V8 Browser Benchmark results (every OS X browser plus results from Bootcamp/XP users and Fusion/Parallels/VirtualPC users of Google Chrome beta)
Reader feedback on iPhone/iPod Car Mounts and Adapters
Pro Audio Apps user notes on his Psystar Open Computer Tower
Attempting to run OS X Tiger on 2008 iMac
Why some G5 tower coolant leak repairs were covered out of warranty
Low-Cost PCIe USB 2.0 card for Mac Pros
Latest notes on Mac Pro unintentional Startups
DVRFlash 2.6 Update (adds support for DVR-116 and SATA DVR-216 models)
iMac Core Duo owner notes on 2GHz Core2 Duo CPU Swap
[more Mac model related articles]
More Mac ATI 3870 reader feedback
Using MacBook Air USB/Ethernet adapter with G4 Tower (OS X 10.5.4)
Dyno/Drag Strip tests of G-Tech vs Dynolicious (iPhone app)
More feedback on Mac Pro spare SATA ports w/external eSATA cases
Toast 9/Blu-Ray drive User reports page updated
Mac Compatible PCI Network Cards (updated often)
[more Network related articles]
More 8800GT w/Accelero S1 R2 (fanless) cooler notes, VelociRaptor/Mac Pro HD Bay Mtg Tips
More feedback (MacBook Pro) on using SMCFanControl for lower temps/graphics artifacts
MacBook Pro w/broken Thermal Sensor connection (causing shutdowns/overheating)
Dynolicious Tips for Accuracy (from developer)
Feedback/Tips on PowerMac G5 Random Shutdowns (updated)
More feedback on ATI 3870 graphics card (After Effects/Motion user)
[more Video card & Cooler related articles]
First reader feedback on ATI 3870 graphics card
Nvidia 8800GT w/Thermalright HR-03 Plus cooler w/Fan added
[more Video card & Cooler related articles]
Mac Pro Spare SATA Ports w/External Drives (Updated w/more ext. case compatibility reports)
AppleTV 2.1 Update user reports/tips
Nvidia 8800GT w/Accelero S1 rev2 cooler
User reports on Toast 9 HD/BD Authoring Plug-in
Initial Feedback on Mac Pro (and Xserve) Overclocking Utility
CPU Upgraded Macs and OS X Leopard (user reports) (updated)
Tips (and causes) for problems installing Mac Office 2008 v12.1.1 Update
Nvidia 8800GT & ATI X1900 w/Thermalright V2 cooler
Nvidia 8800GT w/Thermalright (Passive) HR-03 Plus cooler
32GB SSD vs 10,000 RPM HDs (WD Velociraptor & Raptor)
Review of ATI Radeon HD 3870 Mac & PC Edition
[more Video card related articles]
OS X 10.5.3 Graphics/GL/Driver Notes/Bugs
[more OS related articles]
Adaptec SCSI card user notes 10.5.3 Update fixes SCSI HD Read Only Issue
Yamaha (USB) DP-U50 user notes 10.5.3 update fixed previous issue w/Leopard
Apple releases OS X 10.5.3 update (and server admin tools update)
Apple posts Security Update 2008-003 (for OS X Tiger)
Apple posts Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.1 and Logic Express 8.0.2
Source for ATX Pwr Supply Cables/Adapters for Macs
iBook G4 Vreg Chip Solder Joint Repair Guide
[more Mac model related articles]
Installing a SSD (Solid State Drive) in a Mac Pro
Mac user reports on Revolution 5.1 PCI Audio Card (10.5 driver update)
[more Audio related articles]
500GB Hitachi 5K500 in 17in MacBook Pro
Nvidia 8800GT BTO Option and Card Kit Price Reduced (2008 Mac Pros)
Apple selling Nvidia 8800GT graphics card kit for * 1st Gen * Mac Pros
Feedback/Tips on Apple TV 2.0.x Updates
Feedback on 2008 Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.3
Feedback on Airport Base 7.3.1 firmware & Airport/Time Machine Update 1.0
Feedback on Mac ATI 2600XT Firmware Update
First report on flashing a PC Nvidia 8800GT with Mac ROM
[more Video card related articles]
PCI/PCI-X eSATA Card feedback from G5 Tower owners
OS X 10.5.2 Update/Leopard Graphics Update 1.0 Feedback
1TB Hard Drives Tested: Samsung F1, Hitachi 7K1000, WD Caviar GP
Mac Pro 2008: Guide to optical bay hard drive installation
2008 Mac Pro Owner Reports (updated frequently)
[more Systems related articles]
ATI X1900 G5 Edition w/TMG AT2 Cooler Swap
Mac Nvidia 4600 Ti w/Zalman VF700 Cooler Swap
[more Video card related articles]
Mac Excel 2008 vs Excel 2004 performance tests (surprising results)
ATI X1900 XT with Zalman VF-1000 LED Cooler
Scanners with OS X 10.5.x - Feedback, Tips/Tricks and Alternative Drivers
HP AIO Photosmart C7180 (w/Wireless/Bluetooth/Ethernet/USB) Tests w/OS X 10.5.1
Encoding Speed Tests w/Elgato Turbo.264 Hardware Encoder
(tested with iBook G4, Quad G5, Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro, iMac Core Duo, Dual G5)
ATI X1900 XT with Thermaltake TMG-AT1 Cooler Swap
Mods to install a Quiet Zalman VF900 Cooler on Radeon 9800 SE
OS X 10.5 Feedback/Tips/Issues/Apple TS docs (updated frequently)
ATI Displays utility versions and OS X Leopard
Tip for anyone with Display/Sleep problems in 10.5 w/ATI Radeon cards
More Tips for Firewire devices not recognized with new iMacs
X1900 XT with Zalman VF900-Cu cooler swap (lower temps/less noise)
Mac X1900 XT firmware Update Feedback
Notes on Leopard (beta) use from G4 Tower owner w/7448 CPU Upgrade
Arctic Cooling Accelero S1/Revoltec Graphics Freezer Pro (for ATI X1900 XT)
iBook G4 and G5 Tower owner reports on $59 USB 802.11N Adapter
Feedback on MacBook Pro 15in Battery Update 1.3
2007 iMac Owner Feedback updated
[more Systems related articles]
Problem with Sonnet Firmware Patcher for MDD CPU Upgrade
[more CPU Upgrade related articles]
Airport 802.11N base 7.2.1 firmware Info/Tips/Reports
Mac user reports on $59 Edimax 802.11n PCI card
Apple Boot Camp User reports and Tips
Migrating PPC to Intel - connecting two Macs via External HD and More Notes/Tips on PPC to Intel Mac Migration Assistant
$59 Mac 802.11N PCI, PCMCIA/Cardbus and USB adapters
Apple Alum Keyboard Owner Feedback/Tips
2007 iMac and Mac Mini Memory Benchmarks (1GB to 4GB installed)
New iMac 20in Display Feedback/Tips (poor viewing angles/washed out color)
RAlink chip based 802.11N PCI and USB 2.0 Adapters and
RAlink 802.11n Drivers for OS X 10.3/10.4 Posted
First Feedback on nQuicky 802.11n PCI Card (in G4 Tower)
Reports on iMovie 08 with (Unsupported) G4 Macs
Guide to Firmware Update/Fix for Samsung HM250JI 250GB Notebook HD Issues
Workaround for Free iMovie HD 6.04 download installer check
Mac Pro: 2GB FBDimm pair shows in ASP, but not Activity Monitor (w/Tip-Fix)
Seritek 2SM2-E Expresscard 5.2.6 firmware update (fixed problems)
Feedback on Speck MacBook/MacBook Pro See-Thru Hard Cases
Mac Pro Blu-Ray burn problems w/Sony BWU-100A (w/Tip)
Notes/Tips on Converting DVDs/Video for the iPhone
ATI X1900 XT Artifacts/Overheating Notes/Tips
Overheating X1900 XT due to Dust Clogging Heatsink Fins
[more Video related articles]
Apple doc w/Tips on Rosetta Apps problems after QT 7.2 Update
Apple posts doc w/Fix for 10.4.10 Firewire Audio Interface Problems
(Reader's) Workaround for 10.4.10 Firewire Audio device problems
Latest info on 4GB RAM in Core2 Duo MacBook (w/Benchmarks)
The iPhone Disassembled
Apple iPhone Support Docs (Setup, WiFi, Syncing, Mail, Troubleshooting, Accessories...) & Troubleshooting Assistant
MacBook Pro (2.2/2.4GHz) Software Update 1.0 (Graphics drivers/OpenGL)
Info/Feedback on MacBook/MacBook Pro Superdrive 2.1 Firmware Update
Test App for Higher res iSight in Santa Rosa MacBook Pros
Reader Feedback on OS X 10.4.10 Update (updated)
Review of MacBook Pro 17in w/Hi-Res Display
Mac Pro CPU Upgrade/Overclocking Guide
Safari 3.0 Beta User Reports
Feedback on BootCamp 1.3 Beta (XP and Vista users)
Feedback on Parallels Desktop 3.0 3D Gaming support, Enabling DirectX
"Silencing" a WD Raptor in a Mac Pro
Info on MacBook Memory Limits (Notes/Benchmarks on 3GB and more)
32GB of RAM in a (2006/2007) Mac Pro (using 4GB FB-Dimms)
[more Systems related articles]
After Effects CS3 Public Preview vs. AE v7 Performance (Mac Pro and G5 Towers)
Feedback on Pioneer DVR-K06 Drive Reliability
Audio Dropouts with PCI SATA Cards/Drives in G4 Towers
Mac Pro owner feedback on Large/finned Heatsink Kits for standard FB-Dimms
Using the Mac Pro's 2 extra onboard SATA Ports w/External SATA Case Kit
Examination Report on some iBook G4 VREG solder joints cracking over time
8-Core Mac Pro Notes/Temperatures/Benchmarks
[more Systems related articles]
Quicktime 7.1.6 Update feedback/problems/tips
8-Core Mac Pro 10.4.9 Build Number and Unknown CPU after 2007-004 Security Update
MacBook Pro Performance problems with Win XP (fixed by XP Dual Core Hotfix)
66MHz Bus Speed Mod for some Tsunami motherboards
First MacBook Pro owner report on 7200rpm/160GB drive upgrade
Apple Support Doc on 8-Core Mac Pro Memory and HD Kit compatibility
OS X 10.4.9 DVD Player patch for ext. drives (w/o internal DVD drive)
Mac Mini owner w/802.11n card (1 antenna) notes on network lost connections
More Mini user notes on 802.11n card upgrades/single Antenna
Voltage Settings for GigaDesign 7447 Upgrades (For troubleshooting stability problems)
Notes/Tips on Parallels Desktop and USB devices
Feedback/Tips on Airport Extreme 802.11n Firmware 7.1.
(Includes notes/tips on the Double-NAT error, notes from a users of MiniStack (and similar) drives with builtin USB hubs (for printer sharing) and more.)
Apple TV user feedback, tips, hacks, reviews, troubleshooting docs
First Report on Newer Tech Dual 1.8GHz -7448- CPU Upgrade
Apple TV vs MediaCentral on a Mac
Reader reports/Tips on OS X 10.4.9 Update
iSub Problems and Workarounds for Intel-based Macs
OWC offering Blu-Ray Burners from $559.99
MacBook Triple Boot (OS-X, Linux and Vista) Instructions
Using HDTVs with Macs (via HDMI, DVI and VGA/Component Adapters)
Comparing 8 OS X file compression utilities (only 3 preferred)
Feedback on Airport Extreme 2007-002 update
MacBook Pro (core duo) Guide on swapping in Mac Pro 802.11n Wireless card
Reader report on MCE Blu-Ray drive w/Toast 8
PPC Mac Mini user comments on Matrox DualHead2Go
(Still looking for OS X tweak to enable dual monitors on Mini w/DVI Splitter cable only - it works in XP on intel-cpu Minis)
Hardware RAID USB drives with Airport Extreme (802.11n) base (w/benchmarks)
Airport Extreme connected USB Hard Drive Benchmarks
Mac user reports on 802.11n (bases, enabler, adapters) (Includes notes/tests with Apple and other N bases, Notes on 802.11n card upgrades, more)
More iSoftPhone Comments and Alternatives (some free)
Photos of Airport Extreme 802.11n Take-Apart/Internals
Lightroom vs Aperture (User comments/preferences)
Mac Pro Bluetooth Antenna Wire Mixup (still happening?)
Mac Drivers for Ralink 802.11n adapters by end of February?
iMac Core Duo Hard Drive Upgrade Guide revised
Mac Pro owner notes on Lite-On '20x20' DVD burner upgrade and OS X Lightscribe driver/software
Mac World of Warcraft Performance - G4/1.2GHz tower vs iMac 24in
Tweaks to Connect Syabas-based Players to the EyeHome Server
Problems with Disk Utility use with Express/34 card's External SATA drives (w/Tip)
Maya 8.5 Universal Binary
5G Video iPod Hard Drive Upgrade Guide
EyeTV 2.3.3 User Switching Problems (and fix)
Reader comments on AppleTV limited Video Format support, alternatives
Mac Pro owner notes on Belkin's FW800/USB 2.0 (no go), StarTech FW400 PCI Express Cards
Core2 Duo 17in MacBook Pro owner notes on ATI X1600 Clock Speeds
G5 Tower Power Supply Fan Info (for noisy fan swap)
MacBook user notes on different Optical Drive Heights, Upgrades
Article on Repairing an Airport Express
Mac Pro 4-Drive Internal SATA RAID 0 Tests (4x 320GB Seagate 7200.10's)
G5 PCI-X Raid Tests: Seritek 2eEN4 SATA Enclosure (4 Maxline Pro 500GB), PCI-X 1VE4 Controller
SATA 4-Drive Enclosure/Bootable PCI-e Controller RAID Tests (G5 PCI-Express tower)
Seagate 15,000 RPM Drive Benchmarks
Photoshop CS3 Beta Image Resize bug (and other known issues)
iPod user notes on how to revert back to older firmware (using iTunes 7.0x)
Photoshop CS3 BETA vs CS2/Rosetta Performance Tests (Mac Pro 2.66GHz w/2GB RAM)
DiskWarrior 4 User Reports
User Reviews: FastMac G4 1.47GHz (7455) in Quicksilver, PL G4 1.6GHz (7447A) in Sawtooth Tower
Notes/Guide to Intel-CPU iMac Take-Apart
[more Systems related articles]
User Feedback on Powerboost for iChat AV
[more Software related articles]
Feedback on Quiet internal Hard Drives for Notebooks
More on low-cost 802.11g Airport 3.x Compatible PCI cards
Mac User reports on M-Audio Revolution 7.1 PCI Audio Card (updated)
MacBook Pro owners note Sleep Problems w/Expresscards and 10.4.8
MacBook Pro users on booting from SIIG FW800 and FW400 Express/34 cards
First Feedback on Pioneer Blu-Ray drive with a Mac
Mac Pro owner notes on problems with Motu 828
Cinema Display Backlight Replacement (Service and Do-It-Yourself Info)
CoolBook Utility User Feedback/Tests (Registered version allows changing CPU core voltage)
After Effects 7 Rosetta Problem Fix (Memory/Cache settings), AE 6.5 vs 7.0 tests w/Mac Pro and Dual G5
Mac 7800GT w/NV Silencer 5 Cooler
[more Graphics card/Cooler related articles]
PowerMac G5 Repair Extension Program for Power Supply Issues
Mac Pro/X1900XT (stock+OC'd) UT2004 & Quake 4 FPS Tests
Triple-Boot (OS X/Linux/WinXP) iMac Lectern Build Guide
Mac Mini Core 2 Duo CPU Upgrades (Chip swaps)
[more Systems related articles]
Quake 4 FPS tests with Mac X1900XT (stock and overclocked) vs 7300GT
Mac Nvidia 7800GT with Quiet Zalman VF-900Cu Cooler
[more Video/Graphics related articles]
Guide to Audio Noise Removal Using (Free) Audacity
Tutorial on using ION USB Turntable
Latest on MacBook Random Shutdowns/Battery Drain
[more Systems related articles]
Mac Maya 7.0/8.0 User Reports (Including notes on Mac Pro/FX-4500/Rosetta use, Quad G5/FX-4500, Alias' Maya 8.0 Graphics card issues listing, etc.)
User reports/CPU usage notes on SRS iWOW Plugin for iTunes
[more Audio related articles]
CPU Director Update available for OS X 10.4.8/10.4.7
[more CPU Upgrade related articles]
Reader Feedback/Tips on OS X 10.4.8 Update
[more Software/OS related articles]
Low Cost Mac ATI X1900 XT Quiet Cooler (Accelero X2)
[more Mac Video card/Cooler articles]
G5 Tower Disassembly/Dust Cleaning (to lower temperatures)
Feedback on Mac Pro EFI/SMC Firmware Updates
[more Systems related articles]
Intel Core2 Duo CPU Swap in (late 2006) Mac Mini
Parallels Desktop for Mac v2.2.1898 Update and Question/Answers (Tips)
Reader feedback on iTunes store movie downloads including notes on DVD burns/playback limitations, image/audio quality, download times, etc.
[more Misc/Software related articles]
iTunes 7 Feedback, Compatibility Notes, Tips
Mac Pro user notes on different OS X 10.4.7 Builds
Feedback/Tips on Parallels Desktop (RC1) Update for Mac Pros
Macbook Random Shutdowns Solved?
Mac Pro (2.66GHz) Photoshop CS2 tests in Rosetta vs. Win XP (BootCamp)
Mac Pro 2.66GHz vs Dual 1.8GHz G5 Photoshop CS2 Filter tests
PowerPC Mac vs Intel Mac dnetc performance
First Feedback on Griffin's FireWave (surround sound)
[more Audio related articles]
CrossOver Public Beta for Intel CPU Macs (run Windows apps w/o Windows)
iDefrag for OS X user feedback
[more Software/OS related articles]
Info/Guides/Feedback on Sheep Shaver for Classic OS support with Intel Macs
Illustrated Guide to installing Bluetooth module in a Mac Pro
[more Systems related articles]
Apple AL Cinema Display Owner Reports (updated frequently)
[more Video/Display related articles]
Mac Pro running Windows XP, no DMA mode for onboard SATA (updated w/fix)
Driver Downloads for Mac Pros running Windows XP (SATA drives still slow/PIO mode)
Mac Pro owner reports on 3rd party Memory
(includes notes on apple/large heatsinks, tests with std heatsink FB-Dimms, links to apple tech docs and vendor comments.)
Apple's Introduction to Mac Pro Developer Doc
Photos of Mac Pro Taken Apart
[more Systems related articles]
ATI to release (retail) PCI-Express Radeon X1900 G5 Edition
[more Video related articles]
OS X User Review of the Canon Pixma MP800R (w/Ethernet+Wireless support)
[more OS/Misc. articles articles]
Feedback on 1TB ReadyNAS 600
Reviews of Daystar 1.92GHz CPU Upgrade for AL PowerBook G4 (updated)
EyeTV 250 Review (w/EyeTV 200 comparison, encoding tests, etc.)
Reader review of Daystar G4/1.75GHz CPU Upgrade for AL PowerBook G4
Reader Feedback on OS X 10.4.7 Update (with compat. notes, tips, reports on "lost ram", more.)
Feedback on Parallels Desktop Tweaker
Reader review of Civilization IV for Macs
ViaVoice Tips for OS X Tiger Users here and here.
MacBook Pro 17in SMC Firmware Update (and first feedback)
Mirror Drive Door Mac Dual G4/1.33GHz CPU Upgrade (and other options)
Photos, Benchmarks of Intel Quad Core CPU
Temperature Monitor/Hardware Monitor updates with Intel Mac support (w/o Speedit extension)
Another report (w/photo) of Swelled/Burst MacBook Pro Battery
Another Core 2 Duo (Merom) Mac Mini CPU swap, Benchmarks
$85 Addonics SATA PM PCI-X Four Port Host Adapter Review
First Feedback on WarBirds 2006
More reports on AppleCare, 'Consumables', Wear and Tear items
Core2 Duo (Merom) 2.16GHz CPU swap in Mac Mini
Apple Video Developer doc notes on different GMA950 Clock Speeds of Mini and MacBook (400MHz vs 250MHz)
Flashing OEM G5 Sony DWU21A to Liteon SOHW-1653S (w/DL support)
MacBook Pro 17in Owner Notes on using MBP 15in OS install (Noise, CPU Throttling)
MacBook Final Cut Studio Benchmarks (vs MacBook Pro and Dual 2GHz G5)
Aperture on the MacBook (officially unsupported but runs)
Intel Core Solo Mini owner comments on running Final Cut Studio 5.1, Motion
13in MacBook (2GHz) Owner comments on WoW Performance, Fan Noise
Mac Quake 4 v1.2 Update/Timedemo FPS Performance tests
SpeedIt extension updated (Intel CPU Mac extension for CPU temperature reporting, more)
Another Mac Mini Core Duo CPU Upgrade (Swap) Guide (2.16GHz Core Duo)
Speedit kernel extension for MacBook Pro (w/CPU temp reporting)
[more Systems related articles]
Hardware/Temperature Monitor Author's comments on Intel Based Mac support
More on MacBook Pro Heatpipe thermal paste, before/after tests
Some MacBook Pro owners report Apple Keyboard Update 1.0 makes 'whine' worse
Article on iBook G3 Video Repair (may not be a permanent fix)
Final Cut Pro 5.1 Performance tests - Intel CPU Macs vs PowerPC Macs
PC vs iMac/MacBook Pro X1600 Clock Speeds, Overclocking X1600 (using ATItool) (updated often)
Seagate SATA 7200.9 Drive Firmware Versions and Mac Wake from Sleep Drive Ready Delay
Another report of Problems (Kernel Panics) solved by Cleaning Heatsink Dust Buildup
Updated info on ATI Radeon 9600 Mac/PC Edition Compatibility
[more Video related articles]
USB iPod File Copy/Sync Problems and Tip (solution for those with this problem.)
User Reports/Tips/Tests of Parallels Workstation 2.1b for Intel Based Macs
Cinebench 9.5 scores with Win XP (via BootCamp) vs. OS X on MacBook Pro and Intel CPU iMac
Apple Intel CPU Mac Firmware Updater won't work if onmac.net Bootloader was installed
Apple releases firmware updates for All Intel CPU Macs
Apple releases 'Boot Camp' for Win XP installs on Intel CPU Macs
Info/Reader Feedback on OS X 10.4.6 Update
[more OS/Apps related articles]
Quad G5 Owner reports on CPU Sensor Temperatures
[more Systems related articles]
MacBook Pro Whine/Buzzing fixed by Replacing Display Inverter
Alum Powerbook G4 Finish Wear
Tutorial Video on installing Windows XP on an Intel Mac
Guide to Running Windows XP with the free 'Q' PC emulator
Scripts for CHUD Tools for MDD users (enable NAP mode at boot, more)
MacBook Pro owner Notes/Pix of Running Windows XP using boot loader
Mac user reports on free "Q" PC Emulator to run Windows
MacBook Pro User Reports page (performance, usage, WinXP Install, some OOB Problems)
Intel CPU Mac Mini Disassembly QT Videos
Intel CPU Mac Mini 2.1GHz CPU Upgrade (chip swap)
Intel Core Duo Mac Mini (almost) 1080p Video Playback Tests
MacBook Pro Optical and Hard Drive Installation QT Videos
Running OS 2/Warp with free Q (PC) emulator, Another Win98/NT4 report
More info from ReadyNAS 600 user on SqueezeBox/iTunes Libary use
MacBook Pro Performance tests
Western Digital note on WD4000KD/YR and Raptor Drive problems with onboard G5 SATA
Intel CPU iMac user report on running Multiple Adobe CS2 apps
More feedback on OS X 10.4.5 Update
PC Nivida 7800 Flashed for Mac, Notes on Apple OEM Nvidia 7800GT Costs
Reader Workaround (USB Switch) For USB 2.0 Card Sleep/Device Issues
First report on Quake3 Universal App FPS w/Intel Core Duo iMac
G5 owner report on External SATA Drives/Case Kit/Controller
Experimental Graphics Tweak (M2Faster) in WoW v1.9.3
Reader reports on VGA to Component Video (HDTV) converters
Intel Core Duo iMac report on Univ. Binary World of Warcraft Performance
First Intel Core Duo iMac reports on UT2004 Univ. Binary Framerates
Intel Core Duo iMac Disassembly/Hard Drive Upgrade Guide
Info on Intel CPU iMac Built-in Audio Features
Overclocking the Dual G4 533 CPU Module
Latest notes from Intel CPU iMac owner with WD 4000KD Upgrade Problems
Page on New PowerBooks Audio Echo, Stuttering
Reader report on using Apple XGrid (clustering software)
PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension Program
Experimental build of SheepShaver for Intel Macs (for OS 9 classic support)
MacBook Pro 1.83GHz Performance Tests vs PB G4s and Dual 2GHz G5 Tower
Intel iMac 17in Review
Easy Fix for Can't Repair Permissions problem after recent updates in 10.3.9
Notes on Intel CPU Macs Firewire Target Disk Mode, Display Spanning, etc.
iLife 06/iDVD 06 Dual Layer Support for Non-Apple shipped drives
Another Tip to Resurrect a Dead iPod Video after 2006-01-10 Update
Reports from iPod Video owners on problems w/recent 1.1 Update (w/tip for dead iPods)
PL CPU Director 2.3b2 for OS X 10.4.4 released
New Intel CPU based iMac and MacBook Pro, Updates to iLife and iWork
OS X 10.4.4 Update Info/Download Links
OS 9.x Authoring Support file for Pioneer DVR-110D
Overclocking Guide for Mirror Drive Door Tower
[more Systems related articles]
Tiger Core Image Support w/PCI Nvidia FX5200 card in B&W G3
[more Video card related articles]
Photos of Quad G5 Processor Disassembled
[more Systems related articles]
Mac 7800GT PCI-Express card owner report on Missing Features in 10.4.3
[more Video card related articles]
Audio Apps User reports on CPU Upgraded G4 Macs
[more Mac Audio related articles or G4 CPU upgrade reviews]
PB G4 owner report on Lower Memory Slot Failures, Class-Action Suit
iMac G5 (iSight) report on Screen Spanner/Dual Display Patcher working
Inside Photos of iMac G5 (iSight)
[more System Mod articles]
Reports on Apple Broadband Tuner 1.0 performance
Sawtooth G4 tower Bus Overclocking w/DIP Switch
[more System Mod articles]
Mods to run Final Cut Pro 4.5 on PCI Express Macs
Reports on Flashing Pioneer DVR-110D drives to DVR-110 (w/added DVD-RAM support)
Quad G5 Performance Tests (vs. Dual-Core 2GHz G5, other new and old Macs)
More info on SATA Drive compatibility w/SSC enabled (Onboard G5 and Mac SATA PCI cards)
Feedback on Mac Teamspeex (Teamspeak) software
MDD Pwr Supply and ADC Video Card Mods in Sawtooth Tower
[more System Mod articles]
Report on SIIG 4-Channel SATA Card not compatible with OS X Tiger
Updating Pioneer DVR-110D firmware using VirtualPC and IDE/USB 2.0 adapter cable
WD400GB/16MB cache Onboard G5 SATA Problems, Tests with SIIG SATA PCI card
Tip for Networking problems after recent Updates for 10.4.2
Bluetooth Headset user Notes/Tips on fixing problems in 10.4.2
Mac Compatible USB to Ethernet print servers
[more Software/Network/Misc articles]
Status of Soundblaster Live OS X driver project
[more Audio related articles]
Feedback on PCI Firewire, USB and FW/USB combo card Deep Sleep Support (updated)
[more Storage related articles]
M-Audio (USB) Transit Feedback/Tips (updated frequently)
[more Audio Related articles]
Plextor ConvertX/EyeTV software user reports
[more Video related articles]
Blue and White G3 ATX Power Supply Swap
Review of PL 1.8GHz (single/dual), Dual 1.7GHz CPU upgrades (vs. QS 733 and Dual 1.2GHz 7457/7447)
[more G4 CPU Upgrade reviews]
First reader report on Motorola ROKR E1 (iTunes phone)
iPod Nano USB 2.0 QuickBench (read/write) benchmarks
[more Audio related articles]
Case Conversion with 2 Mac Motherboards inside
[more Systems related articles]
Geethree Sweet Multiport Kit user reports
[more Firewire/USB related articles]
G4 Tower to Dual P.S. ATX Case Conversion
[more Systems/Case Conv. related articles]
eMac Superdrive Install Guide (PDF File)
Report on Macsense SUA-100E Combo ATA-133/SATA PCI Card
[more Storage related articles]
ATI Displays 4.5.5 Update released
[other Graphics card related articles]
First feedback on Roxio Toast 7
[more Software related articles]
Notes on Drive Free Space and Fragmentation
[more Software related articles]
iMac G5 Cooling Fan Mod and Temperature reports
[more Systems related articles]
iBook Case Cleaning Tips/Products
SCSI PCcards and Adapters for OS X Tiger
MDD Tower to ATX Case Conversion
[more Systems related articles]
Reader Feedback/Reviews of Apple's Mighty Mouse
Tiger/Dialup Modem reports (incl. tips and problems)
[more OS/Software related articles]
User feedback on Prosoft Drive Genius
Shrinking Encrypted Home Directory (aka file vault) Sparse Images.
Powerlogix 1.2GHz Dual 7447A/Dual 7457 CPU Upgrade tests in Quicksilver G4/733 (Apps, Games, benchmark tests in OS X 10.4.1. Includes install page also.)
[more G4 CPU upgrade reviews]
Mounting a MDD Pwr Supply in a Quicksilver Tower. (After doing the required wiring mods first of course)
Guide to remapping F14/F15 keys in OS X using Property List Editor
[more Software/OS related articles]
Article with info/photos on iMac G5 midplane board Capacitor problems
[more Systems related articles]
Replacement Backlight for older Cinema Displays w/Install Guide
[more Video related articles]
Mac X800 XT 109 ROM Update/Tiger 3D Apps Hotfix
[more Graphics card related articles]
Comments/Info on the Mac X86/Pentium 4 Development system
Limitations of Rosetta Emulator
Apple Info on Universal Binaries/Code conversion to X86
User Feedback on MAChSpeed 3.4 control (Tiger compatible)
Tricks to install Compressor 2 on a G3 Mac
Cable mods to force master mode w/PowerBook G4 optical drives (fix for Pioneer DVR-K04 and DVR-K05 slave problems)
MDD Pwr Supply Mods for Digital Audio/Quicksilver Towers
[more Systems/PS related articles]
Mods to G5 Nvidia FX5200 card for G4 Tower Use
[more System related and Video related articles]
Mod to enable 8GB/DL Project option in iDVD 5.0.1 for non-Apple supported DL drives (works w/Tiger)
G4 (Sawtooth) Tower Media Center Project
[more System related and Video related articles]
Enable Quartz Extreme on PCI Radeons (updated for Tiger/10.4)
[more OS related and Video articles]
Summary of Tiger reports w/non-Apple Wireless Network Adapters
Summary list of Tiger/PCI card Deep sleep reports
Tiger restart/shutdown problems due to some 3rd party startup items
Pix of revised G5 Liquid Cooling
[more G5 related articles]
Brighten Pismo PB screen with new Backlight and Brightness Enhancing Film
[more Video/Display related articles]
Reader Feedback on KVM switch display artifacts
[more Video related articles]
Guide to Flashing OEM DVR-117 to DVR-108 (DL) Firmware
[more Storage related articles]
Reports on Bluetooth Headsets w/Skype for OS X
[more Software/OS/Networking related articles]
Latest info on Mac Mini Bluetooth/Airport Apple Upgrade Kits
[more Mini/Systems related articles]
Running Linux and BSD on the Mac Mini
Western Digital Notes RAID issue with some drive builds (also see More on Acard RAID card/WD Drive Problems (tip on using OS X Raid vs Card Switch RAID) and Follow-up on WD/IDE RAID card problems (using MacAAM util)
Nokia N-Gage Phone Review updated (includes Tips/Tricks, online resources and OS X file copy/iSync/Bluetooth notes.)
First reader report on Miglia Evolution TV
PB G4 owner report on EyeTV Plextor ConvertX PX-TV402U
[more Video related articles]
Report on using EyeTV Wonder with USB 2.0 PCI card
Reader mini-review of ElGato USB 2.0 EyeTV Wonder
Firefox G5 Optimized builds (info/links/tests)
[more Software/OS related articles]
AppleJack (OS X troubleshooting/repair tool) user feedback
Mac Mini Analog Video/Monitor reports (user reports on low voltage/dim video issue reported by C't magazine)
[more Systems related articles]
Mac 6800 w/Zalman VF700 Radial Copper heatsink
More Video Card related articles
10.3.8 Update reader Feedback and Tips
[more Software/OS Related articles]
Mac Mini Mini-Review
[more Systems related articles]
Mac Radeon X800 XT Owner Feedback
[more Graphics card related articles]
Mac Mini Owner Reports/Articles/Docs (including drive upgrades/burn rate tests/USB wireless adapter info)
[more Systems related articles]
iWork/Pages User Reports/Tips
iLife 05 User Reports
[more Software/OS related articles]
Mods for Digital Audio G4/533 in a Sawtooth Tower
[more Systems and CPU related articles]
Reports on PCMCIA card adapter PCI cards in Macs
Free downloads of Marathon/Marathon2/Infinity, latest Aleph One for OS X
ATI Radeon X800 XT Mac Edition Review
[more Graphics card related articles]
Upgrading a G4/400 Tower (G4/400 w/Sonnet 1GHz, Video card/HD upgrades)
[more Systems and G4 CPU Upgrade articles]
Review of Linux on the iPod
Mac 6800Ultra w/NV Silencer 5 Cooler
[more Graphics card related articles]
10.3.7 Update reader Feedback and Tips
[more Software/OS Related articles]
Feedback/Tips on Roxio Popcorn (DVD copy/compression app.)
Airport Express/AirTunes Owner Reports and Setup Tips (updated 12/8/2004)
Tips to Install/Run Final Cut Pro 4.5 on PCI/Pre-G4 Macs
[more Misc/Software Related articles]
Mac World of Warcraft Performance reports (includes comments from Blizzard's mac team member on future updates and mac feedback to them.)
More TV Tuner /OS X Driver Reviews (updated w/WinTV USB/iTele report)
[more Video related articles]
More comments/tips on Maya 6.0.1 problems w/Nvidia 6800 card
Source and Driver download for USB to Ethernet Adapter
Bluetooth 1.2 Firmware Update reports and Tips
[more Misc/OS related articles]
Reader Reports on Virex 7.5.1 (.mac edition)
Article on Optimizing OS X for Logic Pro
Detailed report on using Roxio Popcorn (DVD copy/compression utility) (also see previous reports in Nov 22nd news, notes on getting the $20 toast owner discount and first Popcorn feedback.)
Lightwave 3D Modeler Tip/Fix for Wireframe view problems w/Nvidia 6800 Cards
Feedback/Tips on Airport 4.1 Update/Base station firmware updates (updated 12/8/2004)
G5 (June 2004) Firmware Update 5.1.8f7 feedback/download page
Dual 2.5GHz G5 owner comments on Virtual PC 7 and More G5/Virtual PC 7.0.1 Feedback and XP Tweaking Tips
Reader Reports/Tips on OS X 10.3.6 Update
[more Mac OS related articles]
Blown/burned out MacAlly FW/USB Hubs w/iMac G5 (reports here and here)
[more G5 FW/USB device reports]
Mac Geforce 6800 Ultra review updated (added Splinter Cell benchmarks, Marine Aquarium FPS tests)
[more Video card related articles]
Mac Splinter Cell benchmark download and How-To
Mac Nvidia 6800 card owner feedback/tips
[more Graphics card related articles]
Apple 30in Cinema Display owner's mini-review
[more Video related articles]
Reader Reports on October 2004 ATI Retail RADEON Universal ROM Update
[more Graphics card related articles]
New PowerPC 7448 (G4) CPU Info
G5 Front Dust Filter
[more G5 related articles]
Mac Nvidia 6800 Ultra DDL Graphics card review (tested in dual 2GHz G5 vs OEM 9800 Pro)
[more Video card related articles]
G4 to 20 Drive Server Cube Case Conversion
[more Systems related articles]
G5 Dual 2.5GHz 6800 Ultra Performance Tests
[more G5 related articles]
VGA Silencer Install Guide on OEM 9800 Pro in G5
[more Video Card related articles]
Tip for owners of Newer Tech High-Capacity PB Batteries
Another PB G4 Ti owner runtime report on 4800mAh Battery
PB G4 Ti owner report on 4800mAh Battery
Tip for slow Airport performance/wake-from-sleep problems
SCSI PCMCIA cards w/OS X 10.3
[more SCSI related articles]
Review of Airport Express
Another iPod owner report on 2100mAh battery runtime (23hrs plus)
G5 owner warning on Hammerfall DIGI9652 (rev 1.5/1.6) Card going up in Smoke
[more G5 related articles]
ATI Radeon Firmware Updates/ATI Displays 4.4 feedback page
[more Video related articles]
Resurrecting my old 5GB iPod - Hi-Capacity 2100mAh battery swap (21Hrs of constant runtime!)
Mac Radeon 9200 PCI Tests/Notes on Hi-Perf PCI & Versavision settings (updated w/more owner reports) [more Video related articles]
iMac G5 Developer Docs (includes info on EDU model)
[more Systems related articles]
Mac OS X 10.2/10.3 drivers for Highpoint RocketRAID 1820A 8-channel SerialATA 64Bit PCI-X card
iBook G3 owner report on Technotrend USB DVB-TV Tuner
Secure FTP still working in 10.3.5 after Security Update (std FTP Broken)
Report on HP Photosmart Printer Software Update (w/Image Edit, Image Share)
Tip for Safari/10.3.5 rendering problems after Security Update
Reader Reports on ATIcellerator II Overclocking Utility (w/DT/PB/iBook overclocking tests) [more Video card related articles]
Mac User's Guide to Enabling Web based Viewing/Remote Control of your Tivo
[more Video/TV card related articles]
Reader photos/notes on Replacement for Original Airport Card
Virex 7.5 Pulled by Apple, Feedback on CPU Usage, Uninstalling
VirtualPC owner reports on Service Pack 2 for Windows XP
[more Misc/OS related articles]
Sprint PCS/Novatel PCcard Setup Guides (incl. OS X and OS 9 reports)
High-Res Pictures Of The G5 Liquid Cooling System
[more G5 systems related articles]
EyeTV Owner Comments/Tips (updated 8/20 for EyeTV 200 VHS Encoding tips/tests)
[more Video related articles]
Reader report on Neuston MC-500 (alternative to EyeHome)
[more Video related articles]
Reader Reports on Toast 6.0.7 Dual Layer burning w/DVR-108 Drive
[more Misc/OS related articles]
Reader Feedback/Tips on 10.3.5 Update (Updated frequently)
[more OS related articles]
Fan Speed Tip for MDD Owners (fan speed control extension mods in OS X)
[more MDD/Cooling related articles]
Reader report on Motorola V710 Bluetooth Phone and iSync
Web Browser Performance Tests Updated
DVD media identifier for Mac OS X
IBM article on installing Yellow Dog 64-bit Linux on a G5
[more G5/Systems related articles]
Tips for Microsoft 802.11g PCI Adapter compat. w/Airport 3.1-3.4.2 (tested in 10.2.8 and 10.3.4)
[more Misc/OS related articles]
G5 Owner Reports on Optical Audio (updated frequently)
Q & A with Nvidia on the Mac Nvidia 6800 Ultra DDL Graphics card
[more Mac Graphics Card related articles]
Info on Official Pioneer DVR-107D Firmware v1.18 (including using with OS X Firmware Flasher)
Mac Graphics card Compatibility with ViewSonic/IBM T221 9 Million Pixel LCD Display
Mirror Drive Door HD Bay CPU Heatsink Cooler Mod
[more MDD System/Cooling Mods related articles]
Canon Digital Rebel/300D Tweaked Firmware enables some 10D Features
[more Video related articles]
Performance Tests: G3/750GX 1.1GHz vs G4/1GHz, G4/800MHz and G4/550MHz CPU Upgrades
[more G4 upgrade and G3 upgrade reviews]
OS X Pioneer DVR-107 Flasher updated with Tweaked 1.16 Firmware
Powermac G4 (Sawtooth) Front Firewire/USB Ports Mod
[more System/Mod related articles]
MDD Owner Guide on upgrading to Dual 1.42GHz CPU module
[more MDD Mods/Comparison tests/Reviews]
OEM Radeon Enabler 1.1 adds support for Radeon Mobility chips and onboard Radeon eMacs. (allows using the 3D/GL Overrides feature of ATI's Displays control panel with OEM cards/chips - normally only retail cards are supported.)
Beige G3 owner tip for Sonnet G4 1GHz/FW+USB card/Radeon 7000 Upgrade mix
"Unreal" MDD Cooling Mod
[more MDD Cooling Mods/Case Mods/Comparison tests]
Edited OS X DVR-107 Firmware Updater Script for v1.16 Firmware Flash
ATI 9800 Pro vs 8500 card in Quicksilver 2002
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iBook G3 (750FX) Software CPU Speed Control (w/reader feedback)
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Updating DVR-107D Firmware using USB Case and Virtual PC
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Apple revises Powerbook and iBook lines
ATI fix for 10.3.3 DVD Player issues with 9700/9800 cards
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ATI fix for OS 9.2.x 8500/9000 Issues w/Combat Misson Game
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Toast 6 with Jam 6 DVD Music Album
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Flashing unsupported DVD RW DVR-107D drives for native 10.3.3 Burn Support
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Apple G5 Fan Control Update for 10.2.7/10.2.8
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Followup on iMic/iTunes Noise Issue (fixed by Apple Audio/Midi Utility)
Reader's photo gallery of iBook G4 take-apart (to correct display alignment)
Tip for AP Extreme problems with Draytek WLAN Router/DSL Modem
Tip/Trick for Burning in iDVD to External DVD Burners
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$10 Protective Carry case for Sony DSC-T1 5MP ultra-compact digital camera w/2.5" LCD (includes camera/memorystick Duo/Pro compatability comments)
Mac Unreal Tournament 2004 Demo Update/Patch
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Mac Halo 1.041 Update
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Standard IDE Drive (non-SATA) in PowerMac G5
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Open Source Flight Sim for OS X
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MOTU OS X PCI-324/424 Drivers
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