Low End Mac Archive for March 18

March 18 in Low End Mac History

The case for a 'Book, Dan Knight. For most of the users most of the time, an iBook or PowerBook is the perfect computing solution.
More on living Microsoft free, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. More perspectives on living with a Microsoft-free Mac.
Preparing your low-end Mac for Linux, Adam Loiacono, Unix & the Mac. Choosing and prepping your old Mac for a Linux installation.
How to be a copyright pirate, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side. Follow these easy steps to become one of several types of copyright pirate, matey.

How good a value is a used PowerBook G3 WallStreet?, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel. How good a deal is the WallStreet PowerBook under the classic Mac OS - or for running Mac OS X?
Safe and secure online ordering, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac. "By employing a few safeguards, you can greatly reduce the chances that you will fall victim to Internet fraud."

Is there a 2-button mouse in Apple's future?, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive. If Apple really wants to attract Windows users, they need to offer the kind of two-button mouse they're used to.
Pepsi 1, visitors 0, Dan Knight, Mac Musings. Reformulated Pepsi One may be a winner, but Pepsi's Oneify website leaves a bad taste.
Run OS X without restarts, PowerBook defective trackpad info, iTunes phone postponed, and more, The 'Book Review. Also educators turning from eMacs to 'Books, a 17" PowerBook G4 review, not-so-mini gap in Apple's notebook line, a wooden laptop, and bargain 'Books from $445 to $1,999.
How the iPod trounced the Walkman, more Tunes on your shuffle, 75,000 song iPod Super, and more, iPod News Review. Also iPod recovery, Motorola delays iTunes phone, 'iPod on Wheels' next big thing, run Linux on your iPod, and much more.

13 ports in a USB 2.0 hub means never having to unplug a device, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Reviews. If your computer doesn't have enough ports and your 4-port hub is full as well, this 13-port powered hub could be the solution to your problems.
Power Mac G3/350, Low End Mac Benchmarks. The legendary Blue and White Power Mac tested under Mac OS 9, 10.2.8, 10.3.9, and 10.4.11.

Transitioning from PowerPC to Intel Macs, no Atheros WiFi drivers for Classic Mac OS, and more, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. Also why the computer you have may be all the computer you need, advice on choosing a Mac notebook, Safari for Windows problem solved, and thoughts on a 1-control auto.

CardBus WiFi, the Shiira browser, ridding the Web of Flash, and Macs vs. PCs, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. Mac longevity, Shiira speed, ambidextrous Mac and Windows use, and how Flash benefits Apple.
How to zoom your browser for a more readable Web, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac. Instructions for zooming text and pages in Safari, Firefox, Camino, and Opera.
How ad blocking hurts your favorite websites, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. Ad income keeps the Web free. Blocking online ads hurts your favorite websites.

iOS 4.3 getting started guide, which iPad 2 to buy?, iPad 2 teardown, Android tablets to fail, and more, iNews Review. Also how to transfer data from iPad 1 to 2, how to use Home Sharing, get your caffeine fix with CafeMap, cute bunny case for iPhone 4, and more.
Apple Store helps after Japan earthquake, how long is the desktop lifecycle?, Stickies tips, and more, Mac News Review. Also Adam Engst abandons Eudora, NuShelf mount for Mac mini, free Bean word processor, use a Mac or iPad as a remote monitor, and more.
16 GB MacBook Pro achieves 'warp speed', iPad 2 vs. MacBook, MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro, and more, The 'Book Review. Also Google's Chrome OS, Turbo Boost tested, reviews of Early 2011 MacBook Pro, Henge Dock for new Pros, and more.