Recent content by akator

What I'm seeing in your video is how I remember these things looking when new (or close to it) back in the mid 90s. As @Yoda mentioned, yours doesn't look too bad. That's just how passive matrix displays were, even on handhelds like the Sega Game Gear and Sega Nomad. I've got a few recapped...

Paul Pratt's original Mini vMac v37 "beta" has build parameters for target system including macOS ARM (Apple Silicon). https://www.gryphel.com/c/minivmac/ Look here under "Target": https://www.gryphel.com/c/minivmac/options.html You can use the Variations Service to specify your desired...

Unless the aesthetics really bother you and you can't enjoy using it and looking at it, I would recommend not doing it. You can always change your mind later.

Thank you, sir.

Sorry if I'm not understanding things... Since v2025.10.27 there hasn't been anything named *universal*. Is the file without "Audio" or "DaynaPORT" now the universal? Why is there a specific DaynaPORT uf2?

Being nuts is part of being a glorious creative bastard. Just don't slice off any ears.

Impressive!

Screen Spanning Doctor disables Apple's limitations and allows you to use an external monitor as a second display however you want to. http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/supportlist_e.html

That link brings up a 12V AC adapter.

Yum.

I have had re-yellowing as well, but it isn't on all things I've treated. The UV-only method is very slow and doesn't get things as close to original, but in my experience it has proved to be more stable than any of the peroxide methods.

Foolproof? No. Likely to work? Yes. Hand wash the case well. Remove badges and other things that don't need bleaching. Buy peroxide hair developer cream, it's on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Salon-Care-Stabilized-Consistent-Predictable/dp/B0BZTKTFQC/ Apply the cream evenly, not too...

I used my G4 iMac as an AirPlay music server for many years, streaming synced audio to speakers in every room. AppleScript and the built-in web server allowed me to control iTunes remotely and also integrate everything with my Home Assistant automation. It worked perfectly as a music server...

I think there's lots of appreciation for the G4 iMacs, but they never reached the overall popularity and recognition of the earlier G3 iMacs so have less nostalgia associated with them. Over the years I've seen several modded/repurposed G4 iMac projects like the video you linked and all have...

I'm glad to see someone else who loves their G4 iMac as much as I do. Thanks for the blog posts, that gives me something else fun to do.