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Power Mac G4 MDD ATX Conversion16 April 2024
Replacing the original power supply with a modern ATX power supply. |
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iMac G3 Dual Bootable SSD Setup20 November 2023
A setup guide for a dual boot/multi-partition Mac OS 9 & Mac OS X system in an iMac G3 |
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iMac G3 Cooling Modifications (Part II)23 August 2023
A better solution to cooling the iMac G3 |
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Setting up a LegacyAI Proxy Server19 June 2023
Set up your own customised proxy server for LegacyAI with the following steps. |
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iMac G3 Issues and Care07 May 2023
Information about the iMac G3, it's common issues, tips on preservation and repairs. |
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Changing the boot device with Open Firmware16 January 2023
Find out how to use Open Firmware to boot from specific devices, partitions and drive types |
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New Hardware For Macintosh Computers03 November 2022
A list of newly built hardware and perhiperals for Macintosh computers |
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Mac OS 8/9 Compatible Graphics Cards14 August 2022
A mostly complete list of graphics cards that are fully supported under classic Mac OS |
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File Synchronization and Backups06 August 2022
Finding the best tool to manage backups and file synchornization across devices |
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Power Mac G4 won't boot04 July 2022
Revival of a CPU that appeared to be completely dead! |
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iMac G3 Cooling Modifications18 June 2022
The iMac G3 is prone to overheating issues over time. See how I installed several fans to help keep everything cool and to increase airflow within the case. |
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Virtual CD/DVD-ROM Utility03 June 2022
The Virtual CD/DVD-ROM Utility allows you to save and mount disc images easily within Mac OS. Virtual CD can also fool software such as games into thinking that a physical CD has been inserted. |
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Customizing Mac OS30 October 2021
A comprehensive guide on the different ways you can customize Mac OS and enhance your system. |
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Mac OS 9 Web Browsers19 October 2021
There's a lot of choices when it comes to picking an Internet browser for your Mac. Find out the most usable browsers for optimal web browsing. |
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How to make a Sherlock plugin19 July 2021
Learn how to create a Sherlock plugin so you can search website content from the Sherlock application. |
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Sherlock Revival!19 July 2021
Patched versions of Sherlock have been released to enable web searching again. These patches bypass some Apple checks that lead to frequent error messages, and fixed the auto-update function for plugins in Sherlock 2. |
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File Storage, Transfers and Backups on Mac OS 9 and earlier13 June 2021
Transferring files between Mac OS X/Windows and Mac OS 9 (or earlier) can be difficult if your computer doesn't have USB ports. Using a NAS Drive can be an excellent solution for file transfers between new and old machines. |
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Mac OS ROM Debugger (MicroBug)27 May 2021
The ROM Debugger interface can be incredibly troublesome if you unintentionally activate it don't know how to close it. |
Mac OS 8.5 freezes when sleeping01 March 2021
If you've installed an SSD and are running Mac OS 8.5, you may encounter sleep issues. Find out how to fix this. |
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Mac OS X PPC Fan Control18 January 2021
Fan control utilities and tips for managing overheating computers. |
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Resetting a bricked Power Mac/PowerBook that won't boot01 December 2020
If you've made a mistake and things haven't gone right you can restore Open Firmware to its default/factory settings. |
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SwitchRes31 July 2020
SwitchRes is an excellent tool for saving desktop arrangements and selecting/setting screen resolution preferences. It is a must have tool if you're using a modern monitor. |
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Setting up modern email for early Mac OS 8.0 - 9.2.226 June 2020
All email clients for early Mac OS systems are now out of date and mostly incapable of connecting to modern email accounts. This guide shows you how to connect a modern email account to Outlook Express. |
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Open Firmware Scripts02 May 2020
Writing Open Firmware scripts is a useful way to simplify modifications and provide an easier way to invoke complex instructions. |
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Storing Vintage Computers16 April 2020
Tips for storing vintage computers for short/long term periods and avoiding damage. |
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Disabling CPU cores on a Multiprocessor System28 January 2020
Disabling CPU cores with Open Firmware for testing purposes. |
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Controling the PowerBook G3 (Pismo) Fan17 January 2020
Control the cooling fan on the PowerBook Pismo G4 with Open Firmware. |
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Downgrading a PowerMac G4 MDD Firmware17 January 2020
Downgrade the firmware for the Power Mac G4 to enable Mac OS 9 selection on the multi-boot screen/startup options. |
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Open Firmware Basics and Commands16 January 2020
References for Open Firmware commands and other general resources. |
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Mac OS 9 on Unsupported Systems16 January 2020
Install Mac OS 9 on newer computers that weren't designed to support it. |
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No Internet/Ethernet connection12 January 2020
Modern network devices and modems can cause connection issues for early Mac OS systems. See how to set up a static IP address to avoid these issues. |
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Controlling System Fans with Open Firmware12 January 2020
Early Mac OS systems can cause overheating issues on unsupported machines due to incorrect thermal management profiles. You can control the fans and keep your machine cool with Open Firmware to adjust the thermal management properties. |
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HTTPS and why it's a problem for early Mac OS19 May 2019
Early Mac OS systems don't support encrypted connections over HTTPS. Here are some workarounds for browsing the internet that may help and tips for improving browsing performance. |