Some more OSX tips

Here are some more tips for OSX – mostly for personal consumption but who knows, someone might find a use for them as well.

Also some iPhone hacking tips at the end. The discussion of the moral implications related to the subject will be saved for a latter post 😉

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Mobile OSX 2.0


v2.0… jailbroken… unlocked.

I’ll be editing this post as soon as I gather most of my thoughts about the whole experience… be sure to check back if you’re interested in the iPhone and the new OS. Ok, here we go… Read More

3G iPhone demystified

Ok so there’s a lot of hullaballoo about the new iPhones being dirt cheap. 200USD is cheap assuming you can get a unit at that price with no strings attached.

Unfortunately, that’s not how it goes.

Before we begin, it would be wise to not think in terms of US market value, because we know once VAT, shipping, whatever taxes start hitting those phones on our shores, they’ll find a way to recoup through the contracts.

All the information here isn’t final, and may change depending on how the local market responds come July, but all things being equal here’s the lowdown.

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[My] iPhone and 1.1.4

So our choir’s leaving for Pangasinan tomorrow, and my GF’s retreat started this afternoon. That means I’m stuck doing nothing on a Friday night – which is usually spent with her for some quality time.

So I decided to finally update my iPhone and Touch to the newly released firmware. And here’s a quick summary of what to do and some problems/solutions encountered:

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Agent18 Eco Shield

One of the dilemmas users of Apple products often find themselves in is how to effectively protect a product while retaining most of its aesthetics. Take for example the Macbook Pro. Lovely aluminum finish, but also very prone to oxidation issues on the wrist area. Is putting a Marware wrist rug worth the sacrifice of the laptop’s aesthetic? How ’bout an overall laptop hardcase? Only if it’s clear perhaps

This concern extends to just about any cool-looking gadget, and I found myself facing the same dilemma with regards to my iPhone. I ended up ordering an Agent18 Eco Shield, and I have to say, it’s one of the most balanced cases out there.

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