Author: Dave
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What to do with a used Mac?
In a move somewhat similar to the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program, some enterprising Mac users have suggested the One Used Mac Per Child program. Having used my share of used Macs and discarded more than my fair share of computers and electronic devices, this looks like a useful and practical idea. My efforts…
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iMac G4
Earlier this week I welcomed a new member to my pile of computers. This newest (and heaviest) system is one of the highly coveted ‘desk lamp’ iMac G4s. System specs are as follows: 1.25 GHz G4 1.25 GB RAM (post acquisition upgraded from 768 MB) 80 GB HDD 17″ (1440×900) widescreen LCD SuperDrive AirPort Extreme…
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The non-Apple TV Apple TV
I’ve been playing around with an Mac-based TV setup for a few months, and I think I’ve found a good configuration. Here are the major components: Apple 12” PowerBook Apple Bluetooth keyboard and mouse Apple 23” Cinema HD Display Elgato eyeTV 250 plus (elgato.com) Apple iPod touch, 16GB RPA Tech Air Mouse (rpatechnology.com) Is this…