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[4 Feb 2009 | 8 Comments | 296 views]

If you’ve just gotten a new Mac, taken it out of the shiny box (or started off with Hackintoshes like me!), then installed Mozilla Firefox, you might wonder why the tab button does not move the cursor within forms as it should (or as you are used to anyway).
I’m the type who uses the tab button to switch between text fields, radio buttons, list boxes and submit buttons. But when I got the Mac, I was flabbergasted for a good day or two as the tab button behavior drove me …

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[22 Dec 2008 | 2 Comments | 799 views]
Fix your Macbook power adaptor – DIY style, but easy!

An inherent problem of Macbook and Macbook Pro power adapters is that the cable tends to fray and after more usage, it will cease to work. Reinforce your cable with this quick DIY fix that will help you extend the life of your power supply.

If you want to know how badly the power adapter can get, check out how it smokes and fries in the 2 videos below. Scary stuff!

Oh, and for those of you who are into video production, this is the first upload of mine that is in …

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[12 Sep 2008 | 115 Comments | 27,054 views]
Hackintosh 101: Part 2 – Installing the Mac OS

By now, I presume you have assembled your PC hardware and are just raring to try your hand at installing the Mac OS. This tutorial follows on from Part 1 – Choosing the parts – do watch it first if you haven’t assembled your machine.
Your parts may be different from what I’ve prescribed, and it’s alright. You may have success with what you have already, but in the event you do not, then go watch the video and buy the recommended parts.
Other resources that are handy while building your hackintosh …

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[12 Sep 2008 | 38 Comments | 21,750 views]

THIS TUTORIAL IS BASED ON THE ASUS P5K PRO MOTHERBOARD.
YOUR SETTINGS WILL DIFFER IF YOU ARE NOT USING THE SAME HARDWARE.
Before you commence the installation of the Mac OS on a PC, there are some settings in the BIOS you’ll have to configure. As your PC boots up, hit the key that is stated which takes you into BIOS – it’s normally the [DEL], [F1] or [ESC] key that will work for you.
(It’s amazing… this guy, Michael Stevens set up a page on most BIOS types and what key to …