The TCO & Hazards of an Hackintosh

I just finished dealing with a thread somewhere else, where the dialog went something like this: Q> Why isn\’t this driver for this device working on Snow Leopard? A> It\’s working for us, what type of Macintosh is it? Q> It\’s not a Macintosh, it\’s a PC A> A PC?  You mean it\’s not an […]

The Upside Down Mac [Featured Workspace]

Lifehacker reader Kurt emailed in a fantastic little kitchen setup. Kurt had an iMac G5 on hand, and a great idea for turning a desk in his kitchen into a workspace. The design is extremely simple thanks to the all-in-one design of the iMac. (View the rest of the article at The Upside Down Mac […]

Elgato Video Capture records analog video to MPEG-4, H.264 | Video hardware

Elgato makes some good products, but they are typically a little expensive…. Macworld has just announced that they have released \”Elgato Video Capture\”. And it\’s pretty darn inexpensive at $100… What I am more concerned with is what Software is included. EyeTV, their normal software package has a history, this new \”Video Capture Software\” that […]

Smarthome Australasia now carrying Indigo 4.0 Lite and Pro

Perceptive Automation just announced: Smarthome Australasia (not related to the US Smarthome company) is now carrying both Indigo 4.0 Lite and Pro. If you live in New Zealand or Australia, then definitely check them out. They sell software/hardware packages, 220V/240V automation hardware (including Marmitek modules), alarm/security products, video surveillance products, and home entertainment products. (View […]

Oh my Gosh. They are stealing my data!

Fear and Terror! All your data are being stolen! Wow, this is just asinine, with emphasis on the ass part. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7816446.stm This article is telling everyone that if you really want your data to be safe when you throw away your computer, you need to beat the thing to a pulp with a hammer.  The most […]

Add Antistatic Protection to Your Desk [DIY]

Add Antistatic Protection to Your Desk [DIY]: \” Whether your motivation is a deep hatred of surprise static shocks or you want to add a little security to your electronics workbench, this handy tutorial will help you banish static. Rob Severson, of the electronic hobbyist CircuitGizmos Labs, found himself frequently tinkering at his desk. Rob […]