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UNEASYsilence sent in their video of how to run XP on your Intel Mac – “Today, Apple just released an EASY TO USE officially supported method to load Windows XP on an Intel Macintosh called “Boot Camp.” This new application renders the old XOM.efi method useless, we have archived the old instructions, however it is […]
Wow, the Mac tinkerer and hacker community are at it again, here’s a beta of an easy way to dual boot Intel Macs to XP and Mac OS X, oh wait, this one is from Apple – “Boot Camp – public beta software that enables Intel-based Macs to run Windows XP. Available as a download […]
We get a lot of questions about cell phone repeaters and this is one that might be interesting to check out (and take apart)… DA4000MR Wireless – no connections to cell phone Increases cell phone range up to 50+ miles Amplifies 800 and 1900 MHz bands Use multiple cell phones and carriers at the same […]
Here’s a fun Google feature you can add to your site, it will show related pages, news and searches [via] – Link. I was curious what it would show with MAKE, so here it is… Update: This is wonky.
The wisdom of MacGyver, on your desktop – “Do you know what a drag it can be to be locked in a freezer by ill-meaning bank robbers? Ever felt helpless while being chased by Soviets through Kabulstan? With some ice cubes, a light bulb and your computer you can break out of that freezer. Or, […]
Chris writes – “If you are going ot make a lot of network cables, you might as well get a 1000 foot spool of wire, the ends, a crimping tool and make exactly what you want. I bought a spool a few years ago for $50 at You Do It Electronics in Needham MA. It […]
Christian writes – “Johan Nauwelaertz from Sweden is building his own Jetfighter Cockpit Simulator in his garage. It uses 4 networked PCs, large projection screen and an original cockpit from AJ37 Viggen, a swedish attack fighter. The picture in this swedish article shows his latest setup.” – Link.
