How to: Build a Hackintosh Mac Mini
Firstly you might be wondering what a Hackintosh is? Well a Hackintosh is simply a computer built using a select range of hardware which allows it to run the Apple OS X Operating System.
You now might be wondering why you would want to do this? Well the main reason is cost. Apple hardware as great as it is has always been known for its high price tag. This is the reason why some people choose to build a Hackintosh machine, it usually means you get higher specs for less money.
I’m not going to lie and say it will be plain sailing while setting up your Hackintosh but once up and running you shouldn’t have any problems as long as you have chosen your hardware well.
I went for a System similar to the 2011 Mac Mini but got a higher spec machine for almost half the price. In my opinion a Hackintosh is great for people like me who simply cannot afford the high prices Apple charge for their hardware.
How to: Watch BBC iPlayer over 3G on Android Devices
At last someone has modified the Android iPlayer App to run over 3G, this is great for me as I can now use it while on the train or even while on lunch at work.
While this is probably great for allot of people please remember you will be using allot of data when using the app over 3G so I recommend only using if you have an unlimited data plan like giffgaff offers.
Need Design Inspiration for your Android or IOS Home Screen?
The great thing about having an Android device is the fact it is so flexible. Its easy to flash new ROMs and try different mods, but what happens when you have found your perfect ROM? Well you need to style it and make it look pretty.
There are many things you can do to change the look and feel of your device including simply changing the Wallpaper or going further and running a different Launcher or various home screen widgets.
Creating a Home Screen that both looks good and is functional on your Android Device can be difficult but now you have a helping hand in the form of MyColorscreen.
How to: Setup Multiple Virtual Desktops in Windows 7
OK so most of us know that Apple OSX and Linux have had Multiple Virtual Desktops for years now. I thought about it and just couldn’t work out why this feature was not available in Microsoft Windows as standard.
After a little hunting around I did find a lightweight program that does the job. It’s actually a free download on the Microsoft TechNet site called Desktops.
Desktops allows you to organize your applications on up to four virtual desktops. Read email on one, browse the web on the second, and do work in your productivity software on the third, without the clutter of the windows you’re not using. After you configure hotkeys for switching desktops, you can create and switch desktops either by clicking on the tray icon to open a desktop preview and switching window, or by using the hotkeys.
How to: Access the Sky+ Engineers Menu
Are you having problems with your Sky+ Digital Box?
Loss of Signal? Incomplete Recordings? Freezing During Playback? Failed Recordings? Jumpy Playback? Sound Problems? No Live Pause/Rewind? This guide will show you how to get to the Sky+ Digital Set Top Box Secret Engineers Menu.
This guide could save you time, effort and money. It also means your shouldn’t have to call out a Sky Engineer unless your Sky+ box really is dead.