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    Replace Power Macintosh G3 Beige mini tower PSU with a new ATX PSU?

    Update in case anyone is looking to replace their PSU with a modern ATX one. I used this ATX2G3 Conversion Cable, 20-pin male to 24-pin female extension cable from Kero's Mac Mods. You don't need to use one of these, but I liked how Kero added the wire for the case fan. If you are halfway decent...
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    Replace Power Macintosh G3 Beige mini tower PSU with a new ATX PSU?

    Hi all, I want to replace the power supply in my beige G3 mini tower. The computer was literally a rats nest when I bought it. It cleaned up nicely. I “repaired” some wires with chewed up insulation on the power supply with electrical tape and has been operating fine as far as I can tell...
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    2022 PowerPC Challenge!

    I second the use of InterwebPCC https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/interwebppc-browser-a-rebrand-of-tenfourfox-the-future You can also use a proxy https://github.com/ttalvitie/browservice Personally, I plan on trying to stick with OS 9.2 for the challenge. I have to make certain exceptions...
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    Pismo display mod

    Very cool. I think it is beyond my skillset. I still need to learn how to solder.
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    Pismo display mod

    This website looks like they have some universal kits that might work. http://www.lcdparts.net/led.aspx
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    2022 PowerPC Challenge!

    My plan is to use my G4 Pismo mostly in OS 9. There are certain tasks I need to complete on my modern work laptop, but there are actually many tasks I can complete without the internet. I will use OS X Sorbet Leopard (10.5) for some basic internet related tasks. Otherwise, I think using OS X is...
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    PDQ boot/drive issues

    It is a finicky machine to install a SSD on but it should work. The method I used worked for me and someone else who tried it after I reported on it. My PDQ is a 233mhz machine with 160mb of ram. Here are the details: 1. I used a Dogfish 64gb mSata with a mSata to IDE enclosure from Amazon...
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    Prototype Motorola StarMax

    Hello all, This is my first post on Tinker Different. I usually use the handle- ww2_1943 (it goes back to when I was a WW2 obsessed teen lol)- on other forums. I figured it was time for a break from the past. Anyway, I would like to introduce you to my Motorola StarMax prototype/...