Category: Computing
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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…
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Trash Server
Many loyal readers may remember Trash PC, a Pentium-4-packing beige tower that I recovered from the garbage. The Trash PC is now Trash Server. As a server, it was necessary to paint Trash PC black (all servers are black, didn’t you know?). This was accomplished with a partial can of automotive trim satin black paint.…