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: 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: Upload to Multiple File Hosting Sites
Uploading files to share with others is easy enough, but uploading files to multiple file hosts can be very time consuming.
Multiupload makes it easy to upload to multiple file hosts simultaneously which will save you time and effort. Its also a great way of creating mirror links incase one host deletes your file.
Once your file is uploaded simply share the Multiupload Link which will present the recipient with a list of file hosts your file is available at, they can then choose which host they want to download the file from.
Grab over 2gb of Free Storage with Dropbox
I don’t know about you, but one of the most important things for me when using a computer is data backup. While searching online I came across a FREE solution called Dropbox.
All you have to do is install a small bit of software on your computer which will auto-sync your files with your online storage. Another great feature is it allows you to install the software on more than one computer. You can then access you files on your computers as normal or login on the dropbox website from another location.
There is also a ‘Public Folder’ feature which allows you to share files with the rest of the world, which is perfect for posting images on forums etc.