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This appears to be the case, which rules out its... 1,607 Views / 13 Replies  
This appears to be the case, which rules out its use for any Mac older than the current generation I believe.
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 20, 2011 at 06:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
You should also look at Tomato firmware as an... 2,294 Views / 18 Replies  
You should also look at Tomato firmware as an alternative to DD-WRT:

Tomato Firmware - LinksysInfo - Community Forums for Linksys Devices (http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=160)...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 27, 2010 at 06:16 PM, in Networking
If it matters to you... the new firmware version... 1,354 Views / 6 Replies  
If it matters to you... the new firmware version for QNAP NAS supports HFS+ format drives externally - i.e external drives connected to the eSATA or USB ports.
That said I haven't tried it myself,...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 27, 2010 at 06:14 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
This site has some useful info on creating and... 119,671 Views / 107 Replies  
This site has some useful info on creating and setting up a ZFS fileserver:
Simon’s blog - May the force be with you! (http://breden.org.uk/)
Posted by bencurtis, on Sep 18, 2009 at 09:03 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Look for a SIP provider and a SIP ATA (analog... 1,191 Views / 5 Replies  
Look for a SIP provider and a SIP ATA (analog telephone adapter). Then just plug a normal phone into the adapter which connects via ethernet to your router. The Linksys SPA adapters are good.
Posted by bencurtis, on Sep 18, 2009 at 08:58 AM, in Networking
Any possibility someone could post a close-up... 8,449 Views / 28 Replies  
Any possibility someone could post a close-up photo showing how far the card sticks out of the MBP (preferably a unibody MBP?)? Thanks....
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 26, 2009 at 12:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: Here is a dual compactflash expresscard reader... 5,126 Views / 53 Replies  
Here is a dual compactflash expresscard reader that I believe uses PCIe mode, not USB. Am told the drivers are still a bit buggy however (but I've no personal experience with this device).
...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
You want to create one large RAID-5 volume out of... 853 Views / 4 Replies  
You want to create one large RAID-5 volume out of three internal drives and other external drives? Doesn't sound like a good idea to me - as soon as external drives are switched off, or got...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jun 24, 2008 at 09:22 AM, in Mac Desktops
"In principle there is a solution to get eSATA on... 9,313 Views / 30 Replies  
"In principle there is a solution to get eSATA on the iMac but it involves attaching an adapter to FW400"

Simon - could you elaborate on that? The only solution I'm aware of that's not a tricky...
Posted by bencurtis, on May 5, 2008 at 05:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
One thing I'd add about any external firewire... 1,725 Views / 9 Replies  
One thing I'd add about any external firewire 3.5" drive is... Use that, or a partition of it, as the boot drive and you'll notice a massive speed boost, at least I did....
Posted by bencurtis, on Mar 4, 2008 at 02:36 AM, in Mac Desktops
Reasonable mid-cycle upgrade, but frankly I want... 4,711 Views / 57 Replies  
Reasonable mid-cycle upgrade, but frankly I want something more solidly built, even if it ends up being a little thicker, and why on earth don't they add an eSata port to these things?
Posted by bencurtis, on Feb 26, 2008 at 12:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I haven't found the Olympus ones to be very high... 1,084 Views / 3 Replies  
I haven't found the Olympus ones to be very high quality. If you are doing podcasts I'd recommend getting a proper field recorder, rather than a dictaphone, that records in both uncompressed WAV and...
Posted by bencurtis, on Feb 24, 2008 at 03:58 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I have the 22" Cinema Display (1600 x 1024) so I... 1,914 Views / 5 Replies  
I have the 22" Cinema Display (1600 x 1024) so I guess the resolutions won't match exactly but I don't see that as a problem. Good to know that the system works though, I'm looking to get the 24"...
Posted by bencurtis, on Feb 24, 2008 at 03:51 AM, in Mac Desktops
iMac with ADC Display 1,914 Views / 5 Replies  
Anyone tried to use an Apple Cinema Display with the old-style ADC connector on a new generation iMac, using the Apple ADC to DVI adapter? I figure if you did iMac > mini-DVI to DVI adapter > ADC to...
Posted by bencurtis, on Feb 23, 2008 at 06:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Would be interested to hear your opinion of the... 6,818 Views / 14 Replies  
Would be interested to hear your opinion of the new display when it arrives..... Regards, Ben
Posted by bencurtis, on Feb 23, 2008 at 12:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: I have absolutely *no* idea if this works or not,... 1,183 Views / 20 Replies  
I have absolutely *no* idea if this works or not, but I came across the site the other day. Figure it's got to be worth a try....

Fix dead pixel - Killdeadpixel.com (http://killdeadpixel.com/)
...
Posted by bencurtis, on Feb 23, 2008 at 12:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
If you need to use a PPPoE-only router like the... 8,856 Views / 10 Replies  
If you need to use a PPPoE-only router like the AEBS on a PPPoA connection, you need a true "ADSL modem" operating as a PPPoA-PPPoE bridge. There are very few around, but I'd recommend this:
...
Posted by bencurtis, on Feb 21, 2008 at 11:38 AM, in Networking
Password-protect Entourage 08? 2,156 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi,

I'd like to have a way to make it so I have to enter a password each time I want to open the Entourage '08 application.
Does anyone know a third-party utility that can lock a specific...
Posted by bencurtis, on Feb 20, 2008 at 09:49 AM, in Applications
Convert mobile network account to local (OSX Server) 4,958 Views / 0 Replies  
Wondering if there is a way to directly convert a managed mobile account into a local one. Here's the setup:

1. MacBook was given a network/directory account on an OS X 10.4 Server, and had...
Posted by bencurtis, on Dec 15, 2007 at 10:21 PM, in macOS
Dremel. Soldering iron. Nah, that's too far for... 3,181 Views / 2 Replies  
Dremel. Soldering iron. Nah, that's too far for me...

It's true there are lots of USB2.0 to SATA converters e.g.

USB2.0 to SATA Bridge cable SATA I or SATA II Hard Drive Adapter...
Posted by bencurtis, on Dec 15, 2007 at 08:02 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
That was one of the enclosures I was looking at,... 521 Views / 2 Replies  
That was one of the enclosures I was looking at, it looks very nice.
It seems to be about the only quad-interface 2.5" enclosure available.
Posted by bencurtis, on Dec 15, 2007 at 05:49 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
iMac and eSATA 3,181 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi,

Currently have a G4 Desktop and looking to move to a new iMac.
The problem is I have a bunch of eSATA+USB external RAID drives that I'd need to use with it.
The eSATA is great on my G4 via a...
Posted by bencurtis, on Dec 15, 2007 at 05:46 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure recommendations 521 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi,

What's your favorite 2.5" external hard drive enclosure?
I've had quite a few, looking for a new one for a SATA drive with lots of features, multiple interfaces, and a solid design.....

-...
Posted by bencurtis, on Dec 13, 2007 at 07:56 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Haven't tried it on VirtualPC, but suspect it... 929 Views / 4 Replies  
Haven't tried it on VirtualPC, but suspect it wouldn't work so well. I could see it working OK in a virtual environment on an Intel machine, being near-native speed, but for me VPC on PPC MacMini is...
Posted by bencurtis, on Nov 18, 2007 at 06:49 PM, in Applications
I'm sure you are right... just seems a shame to... 929 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm sure you are right... just seems a shame to have to dedicate the box to Linux, and that OS X doesn't have an equivalent especially considering OS X's *nix roots. Shame Apple hasn't thought of...
Posted by bencurtis, on Nov 18, 2007 at 04:33 PM, in Applications
Asterisk / PBX on Mac? 929 Views / 4 Replies  
Has anyone ever successfully used Asterisk on Mac OS X? Or other similar PBX applications?

I realise there are builds that you can download that supposedly work on Mac, but they appear to require...
Posted by bencurtis, on Nov 18, 2007 at 01:55 PM, in Applications
Thanks zro, The first option is quite... 543 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks zro,

The first option is quite clever, but the problem is I generally add contacts via my phone and am unlikely to remember to do that... it would be a lot easier if Address Book just had a...
Posted by bencurtis, on Nov 17, 2007 at 06:49 PM, in Applications
iSync everything but a group... 543 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

I have about 1500 contacts in my Address book, that are all currently synced with a Nokia E60 phone via iSync.

But about 700 of them are very old, and whilst I want to keep them in Address...
Posted by bencurtis, on Nov 17, 2007 at 08:33 AM, in Applications
New 5.1 sound system needed.... 449 Views / 1 Replies  
I currently have a QuickSilver G4 933Mhz and Harmon Kardon Soundsticks (original usb version).
I'm planning to upgrade my Mac quite soon to either a new iMac or a MacPro.

I want to get a sound...
Posted by bencurtis, on Aug 26, 2007 at 07:09 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Yeah Airport Express won't support USB speakers... 928 Views / 11 Replies  
Yeah Airport Express won't support USB speakers over the USB port - only printers etc... shame
A USB switch could be the answer.... I hadn't thought of that... I'll have a look at some..
The USB...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 27, 2007 at 08:00 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I have an Airport express in my kitchen, which... 928 Views / 11 Replies  
I have an Airport express in my kitchen, which works nicely, but I don't want to buy another one to just sit next to a mac... Basically I'm figuring if the Mac can transmit audio over the network via...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 27, 2007 at 07:04 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Peeb, I'm just trying to avoid having to buy... 928 Views / 11 Replies  
Peeb, I'm just trying to avoid having to buy another pair of speakers... I have a PowerMac G4 and Mac Mini in the same room... The Mini runs 24/7 as a server, so I'd like it to run iTunes and deal...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 27, 2007 at 03:35 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks Peeb, but it's not just iTunes sharing I'm... 928 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks Peeb, but it's not just iTunes sharing I'm looking for... I do want to play iTunes on Mac 1 through the Soundsticks connected to Mac 1, but also play movies on Mac 2, with the audio coming out...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 25, 2007 at 04:01 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Share Soundsticks? 928 Views / 11 Replies  
I have a pair of Harmon Kardon SoundSticks (the original ones, with USB connection)... and two Macs... is there any way to share the speakers over the network so I can have them plugged into Mac 1,...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 25, 2007 at 01:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Apple 30" cinema display cable length 847 Views / 1 Replies  
Can anyone tell me how long the cable is on the Apple 30" cinema display? I can't seem to find it anywhere on Apple's site.
I want to have the display across a small room from a MacPro....
Posted by bencurtis, on May 5, 2007 at 08:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Actually I haven't... now that you mention it I... 746 Views / 8 Replies  
Actually I haven't... now that you mention it I guess that kinda negates the point of having Bluetooth 2.0. Or can Bluetooth 2.0 work on USB 1.1? The specs seem to indicate the above device is USB...
Posted by bencurtis, on Oct 12, 2006 at 02:46 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Seems this could be what I'm after - they claim... 746 Views / 8 Replies  
Seems this could be what I'm after - they claim mac support, v2.0, Class 1, Headset profile etc....

BLUETAKE BT007SX Bluetooth EDR USB Adapter (http://www.bluetake.com/products/BT007SX.htm)
...
Posted by bencurtis, on Oct 12, 2006 at 02:30 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
That does seem to be the best supported headset... 746 Views / 8 Replies  
That does seem to be the best supported headset on OSX, although it's only Bluetooth 1.1 and Class 2 power, and you may have to upgrade the firmware via Apple's utility in order to get Headset...
Posted by bencurtis, on Oct 12, 2006 at 01:40 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I'm trying to pair it with a Hulger bluetooth... 746 Views / 8 Replies  
I'm trying to pair it with a Hulger bluetooth Penelope phone:

Hulger - home of the original pokia phone (http://shop.hulger.com/productinfo.php?Code=BMDL3-M1)

The ones shipping now are...
Posted by bencurtis, on Oct 12, 2006 at 04:08 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Bluetooth 2.0, Class 1, USB adapter 746 Views / 8 Replies  
Hi,

I need a bluetooth usb adapter for my Quicksilver G4 that fulfils these criteria:

A) Is Bluetooth version 2.0
B) Has Class 1 output power
C) Supports Headset profile (seems many don't)...
Posted by bencurtis, on Oct 11, 2006 at 09:19 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Firewire power supplies 751 Views / 7 Replies  
Ok, it's not quite what you are looking for but I thought I'd pass along this tip for those with external 2.5" firewire drives who use them with both PC and Mac laptops.
Obviously Apple powerbooks...
Posted by bencurtis, on Jul 5, 2004 at 08:06 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the advice... Yes I take your point... 705 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks for the advice... Yes I take your point about buying drives when you need them as next year they'll be cheaper, bigger etc
I still would like a two-drive RAID 0 setup but maybe I'll get two...
Posted by bencurtis, on Dec 22, 2003 at 08:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
Decisions... SATA drives, RAID, etc 705 Views / 3 Replies  
Current system: Quicksilver G4 933Mhz, 1.25gb RAM, 120gb + 60gb drives on onboard IDE controller, 100gb external firewire drive.

Ok, so I need to expand my storage capacity and hopefully give my...
Posted by bencurtis, on Dec 21, 2003 at 09:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
"Noone uses a notebook in direct sun, because one... 1,863 Views / 21 Replies  
"Noone uses a notebook in direct sun, because one wants to see something on the screen."

I spent 3 months photographing cricket in 100-120 degree heat sending back pictures in direct sun off a...
Posted by bencurtis, on Oct 28, 2002 at 12:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
PBG4 neoprene skin 614 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi,

I'm looking for a neoprene 'skin' for a powerbook G4 like this:
...
Posted by bencurtis, on Oct 21, 2002 at 03:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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