Yesterday, we brought you a guide on how to jailbreak the iPhone 4 and the original iPad using PwnageTool. This process was pretty involved, and couldn’t cover every device in one article. As a result, this is a sequence of replacement steps for the previous article. You will want to have both open so you can switch between them easily. As with before, this is a tethered jailbreak, which means you have everytime the device is powered down or restarted, you need to plug it in and tether it. Here are the steps you need to replace:  Read more...

Permalink: How To: Jailbreak 3rd and 4th Gen iPod Touch On 4.3.1 Using PwnageTool

Yesterday, Apple released firmware 4.3.1 for the iPod Touch(3rd and 4th gen), GSM iPhone, and all versions of the iPad. Now the iPhone Dev Team’s Pwnage Tool has been patched to jailbreak the first iPad and the iPhone 4 running 4.3.1. Support for the iPhone 3Gs and the iPod Touch is on the way. Pwnage Tool, if you’re not familiar, is the Mac-only jailbreak tool that works by restoring your iDevice to a custom firmware. Here’s how to jailbreak 4.3.1 using the new Pwnage Tool, Universal Ramdisk Fixer, and tetheredboot utility:  Read more...

Permalink: Jailbreak iPhone 4 and Original iPad on 4.3.1 Using PwnageTool!

Let’s face it, computers slow down over time. This is just as true with Macs as it is with PCs, and even Linux users are affected. Universal binaries, extra language packs, and cache memory can take up tons of unnecessary space over time, which leads to less disk space and a slower computer. When it comes to making your Mac run like new again, MacKeeper is the best application I’ve seen. Here’s why:  Read more...

Permalink: MacKeeper Frees Up Wasted Disk Space and Much More!

When it comes to developer tools, Apple’s set of tools are some of the best. Unfortunately, this point was missed by most when the new Xcode 4 came out and cost those outside the dev programs a whopping $4.99 via the Mac App Store. Xcode 3 is still free, however, by registering as a free Apple Developer. One of the major questions a potential Mac/iOS developer has to face is whether or not the $4.99 for Xcode 4 is worth it. Here’s a breakdown:  Read more...

Permalink: Comparison: Xcode 3 vs. Xcode 4

For Stacks(folders on the dock), there are many view options(Fan, Grid, and List) and each has its strengths and weaknesses. My personal favorite is the ‘Grid’ view, but it’s weakness is a significant one- you have to follow the mouse carefully to see what you’re about to select. This isn’t really a big deal unless you’re on a 13″ MacBook or MacBook Pro, in which case it can be a little difficult. Whether you use a small screen or just like to highlight what your mouse is on, this is for you. Here’s how to highlight items in a grid view upon mouse-over:  Read more...

Permalink: How To: Highlight On Mouse-Over in ‘Grid View’ in Mac OS X

Despite changes from Leopard’s version, the Snow Leopard “List View” option leaves a lot to be desired. All that can be changed using Terminal and a few commands. Warning: as of now, this cannot be easily reversed. Use this only if you don’t plan to go back. Here’s how it’s done:  Read more...

Permalink: How To: Get a Better ‘List View’ in OS X

We’ve shown you multiple plugins to make your Quick Look more versatile, but you can do even more. In fact, OS X has a feature built in that is hidden and will make your Quick Look, well, an actual quick look. It’s called XRay Mode, and it allows you to see folder files using Quick Look. Here’s how to get it:  Read more...

Permalink: How To: View Folder Contents Using Quick Look in Mac OS X

If you’re looking to edit text or code, Textwrangler might be the most handy all-in-one text editor for Mac OS X. With dynamic support for coding(I am debating whether to continue my current builds in Xcode or move to Textwrangler) and a nice, intuitive interface, Textwrangler is the best free text editor I have used on my Mac. It’s available for free through the Mac App Store here. Give it a try- you might find it well worth your time.  Read more...

Permalink: Textwrangler For Mac Makes It Easy To Edit Text And Code

A while back, we brought you instructions for setting up a private Minecraft server. While the default server works well, modding your server takes it to the next level. One of my favorite server mods is called Cuboid, and allows for area-protection, advanced server commands, and easy shape forming, among other things. Cuboid has multiple tutorials for installing on Windows, but very few for Mac OS X. Here’s a super simple guide to making your Minecraft server even better:  Read more...

Permalink: How To: Install Cuboid on a Mac Minecraft Server

Well, well, well. Steve Jobs wouldn’t be sitting easy after reading this. Safari on Mac OS X fell to hackers at Pwn2Own contest in just 5 seconds! That’s incredibly scary by any means but the good news is, the exploits used to do this aren’t going to be released in the wild for wrong usage. A close second was Internet Explorer 8 ( who uses that? Get IE9! ), which fell to three different vulnerabilities and custom exploits.  Read more...

Permalink: Safari Pwned in 5 Seconds Followed by Internet Explorer 8 at Pwn2Own Contest – Chrome Survives!