Macenstein

Add a dual screen iPod video system to your car for under $200

Posted by Dr. Macenstein A couple weeks back we did a review of the DLO TransDock, and I mentioned I had set up a sort of “poor man’s” iPod video system to my car which did not have a built-in DVD entertainment system. We received an overwhelming response (well, 1 reader, actually) from readers asking for more details on my solution. So, here are the basic steps as to how to recreate my dual screen iPod video system for under $200. [Note: This all assumes you... Read More

Apple releases first DRM-free “Free song of the Week” on iTunes

Posted by Dr. Macenstein Apple has made its first DRM-free “Free Song of the week” available on iTunes using the new “iTunes Plus” audio format (well, actually it’s a Discovery Download, not sure what the difference is). The track, “Lightning” by Eric Church, prompts a user to choose between the regular old DRM-ladden AAC file, or the iTunes Plus format when they attempt to download it. A dialogue box alerts you that by choosing iTunes... Read More

Cracked copies of every iPod game hit the web

Posted by iGor Has it been awhile since you did something geeky lately? Can’t remember the last time you “stuck it to the man”? Well, why not remedy BOTH travesties at once by installing cracked versions of all Apple’s iPod games on your iPod! If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t believe in capitalism and a free market economy, then this may be of interest. Forum member slus over at zomgstuff has posted links to cracked versions of all... Read More

Review: DLO’s Home Dock Music Remote

Posted by Dr. Macenstein DLO has answered the prayers of many an iPod user with their new Home Dock Music Remote. Gadget aficionados familiar with DLO’s excellent Home Dock Deluxe will find the Music Remote’s concept easy to grasp. The unit consists of a sleek docking/charging station for your iPod which you connect to your home stereo via an included mini audio cable. We’ve seen cradles such as this before, however what differentiates the Music Remote from... Read More

Apple issues Security Update 2007-005; Now averaging 1 security update a month

Posted by Helper Monkey Apple today released a 32 MB security patch (its 5th this year) bringing its average for the year to one Secuirty Update a month. The 2 main vulnerabilities patched in this update both dealt with exploiting a UPnP IGD (Internet Gateway Device Standardized Device Control Protocol) vulnerability to gain access to a user’s computer and possibly launch a denial of service attack or execute arbitrary code. From Software Update: Security Update 2007-005... Read More

“Mac Chick” Becca featured in Chris Cornell’s new video

Posted by Dr. Macenstein Wow! We’re starting to feel like a launching pad to the stars! First our January 2007 Mac Chick Mandy Lynn appears on Law and Order, and now our November 2006 Mac Chick Becca appears in the new Chris Cornell video “Arms Around Your Love“. “I’m the sexy stripper trying to distract the boy from his relationship problems,” says Becca. “Enjoy!” Scroll to approximately 1:35 remaining to see Becca’s “distraction”.  Read More

iPhone pushes Apple stock up over 26% in 1 month, but can Apple deliver?

Posted by Dr. Macenstein Anyone who thinks the iPhone launch will not be a successful one (we’re looking at you, Steve Ballmer) need only take a look at Apple’s stock price this month. Currently, Apple is up 26.7% from it’s $90 price just 30 days ago. Anticipation is high, waiting lists are long, and fake eBay iPhone auctions are rampant. There can be no doubt that the iPhone launch will be one of the most successful product launches in history. Assuming Apple... Read More

Gameloft releases LOST video game for iPod

Posted by Helper Monkey Gameloft has finally finished its much-talked about (well, in the mobile gadget industry, anyway) port of their LOST video game for iPod. The game is already available for mobile phones, but can now be picked up at the iTunes store, and the graphics look quite good, certainly the closest thing we’ve seen to a “real” game for the iPod. The writers on the ABC show LOST (who have often been criticized for writing without an ending in mind)... Read More

Review: iSkin Claro and Claro slims

Posted by Dr. Macenstein When looking to protect your iPod, the type of case you choose depends entirely on how you use your iPod. Starting with the 5th generation of iPods, Apple added video capabilities to the iPod line, and video iPod owners who actually use the video capabilities of their iPod will find no better case than the Claro from iSkin. Above: The Claro with the “Prince Purple” Claro slim. The Claro is a combination of two of the more popular types... Read More

Set up an Apple TV render farm

Posted by Lab Rat OK, if you do this latest Apple TV hack it means three things… 1) You have too much free time 2) You have done all other Apple TV hacks 3) You are a true Mac Geek, and we applaud you professafresh over at AwkwardTV has posted instructions on how to set up your Apple TV as an Xgrid node on your network. The list of reasons you may want to DO such a thing is short, and consists mainly of “Why not?”. For those who are not familiar with Xgrid,... Read More