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Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 Download is Available

Apr 19, 2011 - 15 Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 has been released, it includes a fix for the iPhone 4 untether problem from the past redsn0w version. This new version can be run directly over iPhone 4 with rc13 and it will untether that jailbreak. Compatibility: Redsn0w 0.9.6rc14 provides an untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.2 on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPod … Read More

Quickly Remove Finder Toolbar Icons

Apr 19, 2011 - 16 Comments
remove toolbar icons from Mac Finder window

Customizing the Mac Finder window toolbars can be a good way to gain quicker access to features you use often, and to help navigate around the file system of OS X , but what if you overdo it and the toolbar becomes cluttered with way too many buttons and doo-dads, resulting in a toolbar that … Read More

Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.3.2 with Redsn0w (Tutorial)

Apr 18, 2011 - 135 Comments
jailbreaking iPhone iOS 4.3.2 with redsn0w

Alright iPhone jailbreakers, iOS 4.3.2 now has an untethered jailbreak available thanks to the latest version of Redsn0w. Before we get started, remember that anyone who relies on a carrier unlock like ultrasn0w should not use redsn0w and should not update to 4.3.2 yet. Also, be sure to backup your iPhone beforehand just in case. … Read More

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc13 Download is Available

Apr 18, 2011 - 21 Comments

The first untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.2 has been released as Redsn0w 0.9.6rc13. This jailbreak eliminates the need for the prior tethered redsn0w hack, and works on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPod touch 3rd & 4th gen, and iPad 1. Those who rely on the ultrasn0w carrier unlock should avoid redsn0w as usual. Download … Read More

iPhone 5 to have A5 CPU, 8MP camera, same design, release date set for September?

Apr 18, 2011 - 11 Comments

The iPhone 5 will feature the same design as the iPhone 4, but include an A5 CPU, improved antenna design, and include a higher resolution 8 megapixel camera, according to a research analyst with contacts in Apple’s supply chain. The analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, also claims Apple will be ramping up production of the iPhone 5 … Read More

TinyUmbrella 4.3.2 Released with iOS 4.3.2 Support

Apr 18, 2011 - 1 Comment
TinyUmbrella 4.3.2

TinyUmbrella 4.3.2 has been released, the latest version allows you to save your existing iOS 4.3.1 and iOS 4.3.2 SHSH blobs from iOS 4.3.2 or iOS 4.2.7 for CDMA devices. SHSH blobs are important to save for jailbreaking and iPhone unlocking because having them stored allows you to revert to previous firmware versions. Download TinyUmbrella … Read More

White iPhone 4 release on April 20?

Apr 18, 2011 - 4 Comments

The White iPhone 4 has appeared for sale on UK cell provider Three’s website, with a delivery date of Wednesday, April 20. While the release date isn’t surprising considering the white iPhone is supposed to be available by the end of April, what is surprising is the 16GB model is nowhere to be found, suggesting … Read More

Set Terminal Focus to Follow the Mouse Cursor in Mac OS X

Apr 18, 2011 - 12 Comments
Terminal in macOS

If you’re coming to Mac OS X from elsewhere in the unix & x11 world, you might be used to the focus of Terminal windows following your mouse cursor. With a little command line magic, we can enable this hidden feature in the Mac OS X Terminal.app too.

Make Your White iPad 2 Glow

Apr 17, 2011 - 2 Comments
glowing white iPad 2 frame

The white iPad 2 just got even cooler; if you shine a light on the edge of the iPad 2, the white frame lights up in a snazzy glow. The image above was pulled from a YouTube video which is circulating around Twitter that shows off the effect. In the video, an iPhone 4’s camera … Read More

Keep Magsafe Cords Out of the Way on MacBooks with a Neat Trick

Apr 17, 2011 - 6 Comments
Magsafe clipped to side of MacBook Air

Is that Magsafe cable cord getting in your way when using your Mac laptop? Try attaching the cord to the side of your Mac’s display by using the cables clip as shown in the pictures. This works with newer MacBook Pro’s, unibody MacBooks, and new MacBook Air too, it clips directly onto the side of … Read More

Jailbreak iOS 4.3.2 with Redsn0w 0.9.6rc12 (Tethered)

Apr 16, 2011 - 3 Comments
jailbreak iOS 4.3.2 tethered with redsn0w

Update: Redsn0w 0.9.6rc13 is an untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.2, you should use that instead. If you run iOS 4.3.2 and you’re anxious to jailbreak, you can do so using existing versions of Redsn0w. However, be aware that using Redsn0w 0.9.6rc12 to jailbreak iOS 4.3.2 is currently a tethered jailbreak, meaning you will need to … Read More

MacBook Air Now Shipping With Faster SSD?

Apr 16, 2011 - 5 Comments
New MacBook Air faster SSD

If you’ve bought a MacBook Air recently, you may have a faster SSD than a model that was purchased just a few months ago. The difference in read and write speed is noticeable, the above chart shows the ‘old’ Toshiba TS128C drive atop a ‘new’ SM128C drive, which Anandtech assumes is produced by Samsung, saying: … Read More

Safari in Mac OS X Lion Adds “Do Not Track” Support – Here’s How to Enable It

Apr 16, 2011 - 5 Comments
Safari Lion Do Not Track HTTP Header

Note: This feature is currently only in Lion Dev Previews, but it will likely come to a Safari update for existing versions of Mac OS X in the near future. Safari 5.1 in Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 2 has added a new feature that blocks cookie tracking used by online marketers. Cookie tracking … Read More

Mac Setups: MacBook Pro & Apple Cinema Display

Apr 16, 2011 - 13 Comments

This Mac setup features a MacBook Pro running with the lid closed and connected to an Apple Cinema Display. Personally, I like to leave the screen of my MacBook Pro open for the additional real estate, but it’s hard to argue that this setup looks great. Don’t miss the iPhone 4 and iPad too. Found … Read More

Mac OS X Lion Dev Preview 2 Update Released, Developer Preview 3 Soon?

Apr 15, 2011 - 11 Comments

Update: Updated with direct download links for the DP2 Update 1 packages – these files are only relevant for developers with DP2 installed. An update to Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 2 has been pushed out via Software Update. The download comes in at around 1GB and changes aren’t specific other than being “recommended … Read More

900+ Secret iPhone Ringtones on your Mac

Apr 15, 2011 - 17 Comments

Are you bored with your iPhone ringtones? You probably know by now that you can make iPhone ringtones yourself with iTunes, but instead of chopping up a song, why not get some ringtones that actually sound like they belong to a phone? You’re in luck because there are 932 free iPhone ringtones on your Mac … Read More

Do-It-Yourself MacBook Pro Desk

Apr 15, 2011 - 9 Comments
Do it yourself laptop table

Are you looking for the perfect desk for your MacBook Pro? Do you have five MacBook Pro’s and you’ve been dying to make a custom laptop desk out of them? Of course you do, who doesn’t right? So open them up like a book and start stacking them to create the most expensive MacBook Pro … Read More

How to Add a Recent Items Menu Stack to the Dock of Mac OS X

Apr 15, 2011 - 18 Comments

You can add a Recent Items menu Stack to the Mac OS X Dock by using a defaults write command. The default is set to “Recent Applications” but once the Dock item exists you can adjust it to feature other recent items too, like Recent Files, Recent Items, Recent Servers. This is a neat feature … Read More

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