Category Archives: Mac

Hackintosh Under the Hood: Post-Installation System Overview is exactly what it sounds like – a 14-minute video that describes the various files necessary to run a Hackintosh and their functions.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Neil | Leave a comment

Tonido lets you use your home computer as a “personal cloud” with access from other machines, mobile devices, etc. over the network. May be worth checking out!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Neil | Leave a comment

I’ve found a couple good sites for OFX bank codes to use when hacking Quicken Web Connect files (part 1, part 2) for use with Quicken 2007. The first is OFX Home; the second is a wiki page for GnuCash.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Neil | Leave a comment

I’m thinking about getting an Apple Bluetooth Keyboard to go with my new Magic Trackpad. If I do, I might get a Bluefin or MagicWand in order to turn them into a single unit.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Neil | Leave a comment

Lifehacker provides the Always Up-to-Date Guide to Building a Hackintosh. A handy starting point for the future!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Neil | Leave a comment

The Apple Blog provides some tips on how to use (rip and view) Blu-ray discs on a Mac.

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Neil | Leave a comment

Ever wonder how to Triple Boot Your Hackintosh with Windows and Linux? Now you know.

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Neil | Leave a comment

Sidestep will channel unsecure wireless network connections on a Mac through a secure network proxy that you specify — a great option for surfing from a public access point. Definitely need to look at this.

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Neil | Leave a comment

iHub provides contact and calendar sync between Macs on a network. Might be worth a try to keep different user accounts in sync.

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Neil | Leave a comment

Grappler –  lets you download music and videos from anywhere on the web. Might have to give this one a try!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Neil | Leave a comment