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more about #hackintosh more comments → petertew001: Aren't those ping pong ball lights supposed to be super dangerous cause they can catch on fire really fast? more » BeyondtheTech: I remember having the UX180P and 280P, and the battery life was the most depressing part of it. Sucked the cells dry within 90-140 minutes flat. I'd... more » not_a_virus.exe.vbs: Can anyone tell me what program is used to make the boot menu? I suspect it is linux based. Right now I have Windows 7, I get a boot menu asking me if... more » STiger: Why have I never heard of the unhacked version of this product? more » fleebailey33: apple releases the kernel sources, it doesn't do the same for itunes, as long as apple does that the atom will always work. more » Kaiser-Machead: Technically you can't break support of something when it was never listed in the spec requirements or even installed on said hardware officially to be... more » Deaf Mute: I don't know why Apple bothers, it isn't like they exactly lose money when people privately make their own hackintoshes. Especially if people go throu... more » Nitesh Singh: Not to troll, but the "worlds most advanced operating system" (according to them) doesnt support GPU-accelerated video yet? #flash101hacktintosh more » jonathan.eatherly: Dell mini 10v hackintosh here. Big increase in speed! Mine is not running youtube or vimeo in hd well but southpark studios can do hd fullscreen now. more » RoseHizang: this update does absolutely NOTHING for macs. read the release notes, the improvements are for windows and linux only. more » George_P: This post is erroneous. the Flash plugin does not support the Intel GMA950 graphics chipset that the Wind (and many other netbooks) run. The chipset d... more » Nintenboy01: Is performance improved at all on old PowerPC Macs? #flash101hacktintosh more » chocolatebanana: So this doesn't really have anything to do with hackintoshes, but rather any slow PC and any operating system in general, yes? #flash101hacktintosh more » ricky.leverence: It runs like crap, here. MacBook Pro, late 2006 (ATI x1600). I go to watch a Youtube video and I'd say about half of the frames drop. more » JackTheTripper: I have the same wind model. This is great news. I'll try it tonight. #flash101hacktintosh more » -
#bestof2009
Most Popular DIY Projects of 2009
We love DIY projects here at Lifehacker. Whether we're building computers, backyard projects, or turning office supplies into artillery, we're always tinkering. Today we're taking a peek at the most popular DIY projects of 2009. [Lifehacker] -
#mods
Sony Vaio UX Becomes a Killer Hackintosh UMPC
Not only can this 2007 model UX490 quad-boot into OS X, Windows 7, XP Pro, and Vista Business, but its specs have been overhauled. A voice-capable HSPA modem has been added, plus a faster CPU and larger solid-state hard disk. More » -
#hackintosh
Flash 10.1 Is Good News for Hackintosh Netbooks
High-Def Flash video is a stretch on some hacktintosh netbooks, but Flash 10.1 brings it into the realm of possibility. I just installed it on my MSI Wind running Leopard, and damn: HD YouTube and Vimeo videos were almost watchable. More » -
#psystar
Psystar Is Royally Screwed
Yet another bad day for Psystar. After both Apple and the shady hackintosh company filed for summary judgements, the rulings are out, and Psystar is looking pretty screwed. More » -
#hackintosh
Netbook Hackintosh 10.6.2 Fix Coming In "A Few Weeks," Fallen Netbooks Can Be Revived Now
When Apple killed Atom processor support in the Snow Leopard 10.6.2 update, it was one of the first times they'd actively tried to stop hobbyist hackintoshing. It was also sort of a dick move! Luckily, it's not going to stick. More » -
#hackintosh
Latest Snow Leopard Developer Build Breaks Hackintosh Support... Again
Enough with the back and forth already, Apple. If you're going to kill Atom support then just kill it. Don't toy with us, taking and giving like some sort of merciless god. More » -
#psystar
Surprise! Psystar's Rebel EFI Software and Customer Service are Shady
Psystar's Rebel EFI software promises that you can install OS X on any PC with a Core 2 Duo, Quad, i7 or Xeon Nehalem processor for $50, but we are discovering that you will probably end up getting screwed royally. More » -
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#hackintosh
OS X 10.6.2 Does Not Ditch Atom Support, Hackintosh Safe
It appears that Atom support has resurfaced in the latest developer build (10C535), so users running OS X on Atom netbooks are safe, for now. Although, anything can happen between now and the final build. [Stell via 9to5Mac via Crunchgear] -
#apple
Is Apple Trying to Kill Hackintosh Netbooks? OS X 10.6.2 Ditches Atom CPU Support
Coders have confirmed that the developer build of Snow Leopard 10.6.2 nixes support for netbook Atom processors. Nothing's final yet, of course, but given Apple's lame fight with Palm over iTunes compatibility, are hackintosh netbooks next in the firing line? More » -
#howto
How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 10v Into the Ultimate Snow Leopard Netbook
Here's the pitch: a 10-inch, almost-pocketable computer running Snow Leopard, the latest, greatest version of OS X. It costs just $300. Sound good? Here's how to make your own. More » -
#hackintosh
Psystar's Rebel EFI Works: Make Your PC a Mac for $50
In case you missed it, Psystar's new downloadable software lets you install OS X on any PC with a Core 2 Duo, Quad, i7 or Xeon Nehalem processor. CrunchGear tried it on an HP TouchSmart, and even the touchscreen worked. More » -
#psystar
Psystar's $50 Software Lets You Put Snow Leopard on a Non-Hacked PC
Not content with waging a crazy legal battle with Apple based on just selling hardware with Snow Leopard on it, Psystar is now selling software that lets you put OS X on any new PC. More » -
#psystar
Final Round of Psystar vs Apple Might Be Called Off
I'm pissed. For months, I've been waiting for the Psystar vs Apple trial to hit the court. And now both companies are filing motions for summary judgments and potentially denying me a show? More » -
#intel
Man, That's a Huge Hackintosh
Check out the machine Intel used to demo their insanely fast 10Gbps Light Peak optical data transfer tech at IDF: Yep, a hulking freak of a Hackintosh—the only thing that's more awesome than a super teeny tiny Hackintosh. More » -
#review
Openbook Nano Review: The Lazy Man's Hackintosh Netbook
I'm a little torn. In even acknowledging the OpenBook Nano, I ensure that Apple will shut down Macwind, the company selling stock MSI Wind U100s preloaded with OS X for $399. But that's not the worst of it. More » -
#honesty
Best Buy Acknowledges the Obvious, Puts Hackintoshed Dell Netbook On Display
Everyone involved knows exactly why certain Dell netbooks are in such high demand, but nobody can outright say it, officially. That didn't stop one Best Buy—or at least, one of its employees—from coming clean. More » -
#netbooks
The Dell 'Ultimate Hackintosh' Mini 9 Back for $299
The Dell Mini 9 may not be Dell's newest netbook, but it's widely considered the best hackintosh around. The only problem? It was discontinued...or so we thought. More » -
#hackintosh
The State of Hackintosh: Which Netbooks to Hack
BoingBoing Gadgets' netbook compatibility chart is a great resource for putting Mac OS on netbooks. But before taking the Hackintosh plunge, here are the major contenders' strengths, pitfalls and quirks to consider, plus guides for when you (carefully) jump in. More » -
#psystar
Psystar Sobers Up, Lawyers Up, Prepares to
Oh, thank god, we almost went a whole month without hearing from everyone's favorite EULA-flaunters: Psystar is back, again, and ready to fight, again, except this time with real-sounding lawyers, and without the outward appearance of insanity. More »DieGo to Court
