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    Is This Dude Tellin' It Like It Is?

    Oh, I think so! Check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibyl3rOO6Do
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    Windows Apps Without Windows

    CodeWeavers Inc. is developing an app which is designed to allow Intel based Macs to run Windows apps as if they were native, without the need to use Windows itself. It's called Crossover Mac. They've got a free beta version out which they'd like Intel Mac folks to test.......it's still a work...
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    Overclocking a Powerbook?

    I'm toying with the idea of upgrading my 17" Powerbook's CPU through this outfit: http://daystartechnology.com/Apple_Mac_Products/XLR8_Macintosh_Products/Mac_CPU_G4_Upgrade_PowerBook_AL_PS.html It costs $400 and increases the processor speed to 1.83GHz. Any opinions, experiences, caveats?
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    15 Powermac G3 350MHz's For Free

    My youngest son's school, here in Fairbanks, Alaska, has upgraded it's computers and has gotten rid of their Powermac G3s(those hideously ugly blue and white monstrosities), all 15 of them. They're in near pristine condition. I was elected to take them to the disposal site, but it's closed due...
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    For Cooler MacBooks(Pros), Try This

    Here's an app that lets you set the minimum fan speeds on your MacBook(Pro) for better cooling. It's free. Check it out. It's called smcFanControl 1.1 http://homepage.mac.com/holtmann/eidac/software/page5/page5.html If it doesn't keep your 'Book running cooler, turn it over and grill some...
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    Oh God, There's a Pit in My Ball!

    Not long ago, I acquired a Logitech Marble Mouse which I've become rather fond of. If I'm a bit too cavalier when picking it up or putting it down, the track ball sometimes falls out, rolling under the couch or bed, a minor annoyance. The ball, recently, got a tiny pit in its otherwise smooth...
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    The Death of the Internet as We Know It?

    Will the big telecoms soon be in a position to limit free access to the internet? Is Net Neutrality on it's way out? How do you feel about it? Check out these reports. Whaddya think? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5RQrxkGgCM...
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    Higher Processor Speeds and Heat? Where Do We Go From Here?

    With processors getting ever more powerful, higher operating temperatures seem to be an inherent result. The new MacBooks do put out more heat, especially under full load, and heat related issues appear to be more prevalent. I would imagine that the new, powerful Mac Pros are big heat...
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    Xbench...A Cool Benchmarking Utility!

    I happened upon Xbench: http://xbench.com/. It gives you an in-depth readout of a plethora of parameters on your Mac. You can compare it with other readouts submitted by users to Xbench's website. I found it most interesting. You might want to check it.
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