All posts by Tim Eian

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Supercharged Internet

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I thought this was worth reposting for those of you who feel they need more bandwidth. http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/03/and-were-off-twin-cities-get-first-docsis-3-0-deployment/

It’s nice that even the entry-level contracts will see a little speed bump. If anybody should upgrade to DOCSIS, please let me know. I’d surely like to try it ;)

/dev/random, For free/sale/trade/recycle, Hardware

iMac G5 2.16GHz 20″ For Sale

My friend Peter is parting with his iMac G5. The machine is in excellent condition and still has over one year of Apple Care warranty left on it, too. Here are the specs in short:

– Last PowerPC-based G5 generation, 2.16GHz
– 1.5GB RAM
– 250 GB HD
– 20″ LCD
– Built-in iSight Camera
– Keyboard, Mighty Mouse
– SuperDrive
– 128MB ATI Graphics Card
– Airport Extreme Networking
– 3 USB2 ports
– 2 Firewire 400 ports

Best offer!

Please contact via email: pjy@speakeasy.net

Bug

Azureus makes Airport disappear

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I observed a bug where every time I shut down the Azureus client (v3.0.4), my Apple Airport Extreme 802.11n base station disappears. I already exchanged one station figuring it had died and accidently observed this behaviour while closing the Azureus app and having the Airport Utility open at the same time. Close Azureus, there goes the Airport station. Only a hard reset brings it back. I guess I am staying away from Azureus for now. What are people using that for, anyways? :)

/dev/random, Hardware, OS, Update

Mac Mini (Intel) RAM upgrade

In case anyone cares, I just recently upgraded the RAM in a MacMini (Intel) using these instructions: http://www.applefritter.com/Mac_Mini_Take_Apart_Guide
The implant was a success thanks to these great instructions, however you do want to make sure you have the proper tools for the job, which, thanks to implants into various generations of iBooks, I happened to have. Good Luck upgraders!

/dev/random, Audio/Video, Hardware, Top Tip

Geek Gather Top Tip: Noise-canceling headphones

It’s probably too late to make any serious Christmas recommendations but I think there may still be room for a “Geek Gather Top Tip”. I recently purchased a set of Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 noise-canceling headphones, which I find absolutely fabulous. I also own a set of Sennheiser PCS-250s, which just recently broke. In comparison, the ATs are a much better set of headphones and Amazon happens to have a great deal on them right now, hence the report. Continue reading Geek Gather Top Tip: Noise-canceling headphones →