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How to copy CD/DVDs under Mac OSX

Thomas — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 08:37:44 +0000

There are 8 simple steps to duplicate CD/DVDs under Mac OSX.

1. Launch Disk Utility:

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2. New an disk image under user’s Documents directory from the CD/DVD-ROM:

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3. Create the disk image

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4. The disk image is ready for copy

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5. Wait for the blank disk

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6. The blank disk is ready to burn

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7. Burn the disk

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8. The disk is ready to go

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Apple Mac Mini Intel, Windows and Paralles

Thomas — Mon, 01 May 2006 01:15:46 +0000

Finally, Mac has embraced the PC/Windows world. Fans have complained for years. Apple eventually listened, given the fact that it cannot get good CPU service from the PowerPC family, including both Motorola and IBM.

Of course, I am very happy about Apple’s smart move. To reward the change, I bought a Mac mini Intel myself.


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Though, every change has a loss embedded in it. First, all the Mac OSX softwares must be recompiled into universal binary to enjoy the power of Intel CPU. Second, there is still a missing link between PC/Windows and Mac OSX.

Apple’s answer to it is bootcamp beta, after hacker made Windows XP working on Mac Intel machines.

The second solution is provided by parallels, inc. The product is more similar to vmware instead of Microsoft Virtual PC. For example, CISCO VPN client only works within paralles guest OS. Another example is that parallels is faster than virtual PC. Further, in order to make parallels work on Mac mini Intel, one needs to upgrade the firmware to enable Virtualization Technology (VT-x).

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Apple Powerbook Memory Upgrade

Thomas — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 02:15:00 +0000

This is a mini Howto of upgrading memory for Apple Powerbooks. First, you need a Phillips Head #00 screwdriver. Secondly, you need an Apple powerbook for sure. Last but not least, you must have the right type of SO-DIMM memory for the upgrade. I have made a mistake before, orderting the wrong memory.

Apple has provided detailed do-it-yourself help:

Steps are listed as the following:
1. Discharge the static electricity built in your body before the operation.

2. Have everything ready:

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3. Press the screwdriver hard against the screw when turning:

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4. Add the new memory chip:

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5. Start the mac and check the system physical memory via About This Mac.

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Notes Taking By Microsoft Word for Mac 2004

Thomas — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 16:33:46 +0000

Why Apple laptop? Why Mac? Here is one of the many reasons. Microsoft Word for Mac 2004 is different from its Windows sibling. It gives us a Notebook layout view for easy notes taking, and allows us to record audio from any indoor conversation.

1. Let’s new a Notebook Word document:

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2. Check out the Notebook layout view with the Audio Notes toolbar:

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3. Extract the audio as mp4 file:

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This is definitely a gorgeous swiss army knife for students, scholars, and low budget podcasting.

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