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  1. phunguss

    How Embarrassing-A Lesson In Purchasing A Refurbished Computer From Apple's Site

    When I lived in the Caribbean for 7 years, I also used a freight forwarder from Miami, FL Four Star Cargo (which also did mail forwarding, called "The Mailbox"). They would sometimes put the cargo in the mail forwarding spot (same physical address in Miami) and try to charge you mail postage...
  2. phunguss

    Rear release latch removal tip : MacPro Classic 1,1 -> 5,1

    Lets say for some reason you are refinishing your case and want to disassemble all parts beforehand. Getting that latch off is kind of tricky. I googled and didn't find the answer... but I finally figured it out. The top hinge pin is held in place by a friction mount held in place by two...
  3. phunguss

    Fun with Three Early MacPro models: 1,1 2,1 3,1

    Spent some more time with the 2,1 and 3,1 this weekend. Upgraded the 3,1 from 2.8GHz to 3.0GHz for $12. Previiously flashed the GTX 770 for Mac boot screen, and got OCLP to install Ventura (2nd time). More RAM coming next week. Flashed and old HD 4870 for Mac boot screen, installed wifi...
  4. phunguss

    I Got An M3 MacBook Pro; Obsolescence Forced My Hand

    Lots of opportunity existed in the past for the HUP (Home Use Program) as well, where you could get a copy of office for $10 to use at home if you used it as an employee of certain agencies. Nowadays, it's only 30% off.
  5. phunguss

    I Got An M3 MacBook Pro; Obsolescence Forced My Hand

    What version of Word are you running on your iMac (and what OS version)?
  6. phunguss

    I Got An M3 MacBook Pro; Obsolescence Forced My Hand

    In LibreOffice, there is "save as" (the default LibreOffice document is .odt) and you can choose which compatibility you require (including .docx).
  7. phunguss

    I Got An M3 MacBook Pro; Obsolescence Forced My Hand

    Comparison of LibreOffice vs FreeOffice
  8. phunguss

    I Got An M3 MacBook Pro; Obsolescence Forced My Hand

    LibreOffice and retro for your clamshell LIbreOffice for PPC
  9. phunguss

    Anyone out there interested in learning how to downgrade an Apple Tv?

    Which Generation are these instructions for? I have Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 devices.
  10. phunguss

    Fun with Three Early MacPro models: 1,1 2,1 3,1

    Stopped by FGM this afternoon, another MacPro1,1 for $5. ??? They had two 512MB dimms in one riser. I replace with two 4GB and it booted fine. I guess I could start using them as furniture.
  11. phunguss

    Fun with Three Early MacPro models: 1,1 2,1 3,1

    I really love Free Geek Minneapolis. I grabbed a $10 MacPro1,1 a while back, and within the last month grabbed a MacPro2,1 for $5. Both were listed as projects with issues. While a 2,1 is technically the same as a 1,1 with just an updated firmware, EveryMac lists them as separate platforms...
  12. phunguss

    Problems Adding a .hda Drive to MacOS SheepShaver...

    Have you checked the eMaculation forums?
  13. phunguss

    Identify this connector? AppleTV Gen1 power connector

    Where can I order a male/female of this? Anyone have a part number? I probably want wire to wire connectors, not hole/solder or surface mount options. I want to add a power tap for a couple drives, but I don't want to mod the original parts. Apple TV Gen1 internal power connector. 1 row of 6...
  14. phunguss

    Modern SATA SSD compatibility issues with 2009 iMac 9,1

    Specs say 24-inch model with 3.06GHz processor 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive So it should support the 1TB SSD. Verify the partition scheme is set to GUID.
  15. phunguss

    FB Scam-DANGER! DANGER, WILL ROBINSON!

    But do they have free candy in the back of that van?
  16. phunguss

    MicroMac, a Macintosh 128k for under £5

    Awesome! Now all we need a tiny screen and some Matte Muted White Polymaker PLA to print a tiny case for it.
  17. phunguss

    Looking For An Airport Card For My G4 MDD-Is This The Right Card?

    Look at the back. If the machine has a FireWire 800 port, it takes the Extreme. If it only have FireWire 400, it takes the original Airport.
  18. phunguss

    Converting An 80-gig External To A 250 gig SSD-Need Advice

    You may have to unmount the dvd drive and loot at the top label, they typically show there if not imprinted into the metal casing.
  19. phunguss

    Converting An 80-gig External To A 250 gig SSD-Need Advice

    If the internal OSX HD has an option for master/slave instead of Cable Select, then set one to master and the other to slave, and do not use the CS position on the OSX HD.
  20. phunguss

    Converting An 80-gig External To A 250 gig SSD-Need Advice

    Typically if you have only 1 device in the chain, either position should work. When you have two devices on an IDE/PATA chain, one has to be master and the other slave. But I would try it on Master first.