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PCIe USB Card Installation

Submitted by computerwhiz1 on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 15:51
One of the things that bugs me the most about my computer is the fact that I never have enough USB ports. Sure, you can buy hubs, extenders and all that, but for me that just makes one eye sore of a rats nest to deal with. It is a much cleaner look when you have the USB ports built right into your computer. Now, if you have a standard tower PC or a Mac Pro you are able to do this. All you need is a free PCI or PCIe slot (depending on the model card you are installing). From that point on, everything is very easy to do. This video shows you the process of installing such a card into a 2009 model Mac Pro. Enjoy.

iChat Appearance Settings

Submitted by computerwhiz1 on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 18:41
Most people that use a Mac use iChat. iChat is the default instant messaging application on a Mac. One thing that most people do not do though, is change the appearance of their chats. Most people don't even know that it can be done. In this video, I walk you through all that you will need to know in order to do this. If you have anything that you want to say, feel free to comment.

Magic Mouse Unboxing

Submitted by computerwhiz1 on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 17:21
So, as most of you probably know, I could be considered a Mac fanboy. Not as much as I used to be, but I still have a bit of a weak spot for the latest gadgets from Apple. Perhaps it is because I have a knack for the latest and greatest, or maybe it is because their hardware is always cutting edge and introduces new things never seen before. The later is the case of this product. A multitouch mouse. The Magic Mouse. This mouse is like a trackpad and a traditional mouse all in one. Now don't get me wrong this mouse is not traditional in any way so, if you are into the original stuff, it is not for you. This mouse is very different and does come with a learning curve, but I do have to say that so far I have been very pleased with it. Now if I could only get it to work on my PC that would be great. The video below is the unboxing video, and there will be a review after I feel I have had enough time with the mouse to actually be thorough. So, enjoy. [NOTE: In order to get this in Full 1080p HD so you can see the screen you are going to have to click this link then click to watch in HD. Click Here or click watch in HD in the player here and make it full screen.]

Snow Leopard is Here!

Submitted by computerwhiz1 on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 09:21
Well the time has come and the newest version of OS X is here. Snow Leopard has arrived and has brought many improvements under the hood. I installed Snow Leopard last night and so far the only thing that I have had problems with is Final Cut Express. That is a BIG problem for me and I suspect it has to do with the new Quick Time X architecture, but I am not sure. Other than that though I am really impressed. There are not as many new features as people would like to see, but the OS is faster and seems to be no as clunky. I was happy to get back 7 GB of HD though. There are a few thins that you should know before you upgrade though. iStat Menus, Cyberduck, Final Cut Express, and Quick Time X youtube uploads have not worked for me. But that is to be expected as this is the first few days of the OS and there are bound to be problems that have been unforeseen. However most of these problems are minor and don't effect most people there are currently alphas and betas of these applications that are working fine in Snow Leopard. Don't let this stop you from upgrading though. You might want to wait a week or so for the kinks to be worked out, but there are no real problems. Overall the OS is a nicer, faster, and smoother version of Leopard. Things that people have been asking for are now here. (IE date in menu bar) And thing are just more refined and thought out. The videos below show the install and setup process of Snow Leopard and I will have a review video out next week.

Part 1

[NOTE: In order to get this in Full 1080p HD so you can see the screen you are going to have to click this link then click to watch in HD. Click Here or click watch in HD in the player here and make it full screen.]

Part 2

[NOTE: In order to get this in Full 1080p HD so you can see the screen you are going to have to click this link then click to watch in HD. Click Here or click watch in HD in the player here and make it full screen.]
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