$1500 of SSDs in a Mac Pro.... with a Sonnet 4x4 M.2 Silent dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-04-20 | In this video, I review the Sonnet 4x4 M.2 Silent by doing the most stupid thing imaginable: Sticking it in a Mac Pro 2008, This is part review, part explainer on Apple's (mis)handling of PCIe on the Mac platform. Sonnet M2 4x4 Silent amzn.to/4hEjO7wWD_black SN850x SSDsamzn.to/3WH1LoVSonnet 4x4 M.2 Silent - Installing the card is brain dead easy, it’s plug and play. sonnetstore.com/products/sonnet-m2-4x4-pcie-card-silentBonus video:patreon.com/posts/skirting-around-102731765?cid=135769889As a refresher, PCIe slots use pairs of wires for sending a receiving data. One pair is one lane. 4x PCIe slot has 4 sets of wires which means it has 4 lanes. More lanes equals more data, and this card can address 16x lanes, hence 4 SSDs.
I just made Xbox Emulation Easier for Mac users! dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-09-13 | I originally made an Xbox emulation tutorial about two years ago but it complex so I decided to code out a better solution, and made a GUI version of a CLI utility. XEMU - Xbox Emulatorhttps://xemu.app/Extract XISO (GUI) - Converts XISO to vanilla ISOs for usage XEMUgithub.com/fuzzywalrus/extract-xiso-gui/releasesBchunkX - Converts Bin/CUE to ISOgithub.com/iteufel/BchunkX
Can a Mac Guy Survive TrueNAS Scale? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-08-21 | Big thanks to both Synology and Minix for making this video possible. I tried TrueNAS and it was actually.... not bad. I still like Synology also impressed by TrueNAS.MinixOfficial store: bit.ly/4kuWgTxCode: DMGN713 (30$ off):#MINIX #MINIXNGCN713MiniPC #minipc Synology DS425+synology.com/en-global/products/DS425+0:00 Intro1:15 Minix Mini PC2:11 Synology DS425+2:57 Setup6:46 Configuration10:22 Docker12:30 A brief encounter with reality13:38 VPNs15:08 Web Sharing17:01 Photo library19:36 Summary of TrueNAS vs Synology & others23:00 Minix PC is pretty neat
OpenCore is dead... dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-07-16 | Written version of this videoblog.greggant.com/posts/2025/07/16/open-core-is-dead.htmlBefore you come at me with pitchforks, it's still lives but it won't support anything beyond Tahoe 26
Block All Ads with your Mac! (even your TV) dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-06-24 | IT'S PI-HOLE TIME! I about to make pihole puns but thought better.Adblockers: I assume a majority of my audience uses them, such as Ublock Origin, 1blocker, Ghostery, and so on. The problem is that these require browser extensions, but how will I block ads on my Sony TV or make sure my Hue lights aren't spying on me?Well, we have an answer: Pi-hole. As the name implies, Pi-hole is a web utility originally designed to run on a Raspberry Pi, although we can run it almost anywhere. I'll cover first on a Mac and then a few other devices, and it's really set up. Like, we are talking about 5 minutes.Instructions: (Recommended)blog.greggant.com/posts/2025/06/23/install-pihole-on-your-mac.htmlDockerdocs.docker.com/get-started/get-dockerRaspberry Pi Zero 2 amzn.to/45D7xxkHow to on an actual Raspberry pIraspberrypi.com/tutorials/running-pi-hole-on-a-raspberry-pi--- docker run -d --name pihole \ -e TZ=America/Los_Angeles \ -e FTLCONF_webserver_api_password=MakeSureYouChangeThis \ -e FTLCONF_dns_upstreams='1.1.1.1;1.0.0.1' \ -e FTLCONF_dns_listeningMode=all \ -p 80:80 -p 53:53/tcp -p 53:53/udp -p 443:443 \ -v ~/pihole/:/etc/pihole/ \ --dns=127.0.0.1 --dns=1.1.1.1 \ --cap-add=NET_ADMIN \ --restart=unless-stopped \ pihole/pihole:latest---gist.github.com/fuzzywalrus/99cebedc511726017693f935eb977f3d
The Mac Pro Is Dead (And That’s OK) dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-06-15 | This is absolutely the quickest video I've ever put out and figured try my hand at talking head content. The Mac Pro is effectively dead and I'm moving on.
Replacing my Mac Pro with a.... Ugreen NAS!?! dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-06-10 | UGREEN NAS on Official Store(15% OFF): ugreen.pxf.io/je2mYe UGREEN NAS DXP4800 Plus(US AMZ, 15% OFF): amzn.to/4kzJjsj UGREEN NAS Series (US AMZ, 15% OFF): amzn.to/3FwBODl UGREEN NAS Series (UK AMZ, 15% OFF): amzn.to/4navna7 UGREEN AI NAS(up to $1040 off with a $30 deposit): ugreen.pxf.io/je2ALP #UgreenNAS #UGREENSo, where do I go from here? I started this series looking at Sonnet PCIe enclosures because you can add PCIe slots to any modern Mac. That's good but I think what I also need a network-attached storage computer, aka a NAS, which is basically a home server. That way, I'm not entirely relying on Apple, and at least my data can live in a more open ecosystem. Ugreen being the new guy means a blank slate and there’s a lot of opportunity for them.Ugreeen Nas DXP4800 Plus nas.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-nasync-dxp4800-plus-nas-storage
Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave: Is it Still Usable in 2025? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-05-13 | macOS 10.14 Mojave, released in September 2018, represents a critical transitional phase in Apple's long-term hardware and software strategy. It was announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 4, 2018, and released to the public on September 24, continuing Apple's California-themed naming convention that began with OS X Mavericks. Links:Discord Legacy Patchergithub.com/Jazzzny/Discord-Legacy-PatcherChromium Legacygithub.com/blueboxd/chromium-legacyMojave Patcher (Not recommended but referenced)dosdude1.com/mojave
Its Time To Jailbreak Your Audible Audiobooks dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-05-02 | In this video, I reveal how Audible removed 12 of my purchased books from my library and show you how to take back control of your digital content. I walk you through:✅ How to backup your entire Audible library without DRM in 3 minutes✅ Creating your own private audiobook server using a $50 Raspberry Pi✅ Accessing your audiobooks anywhere in the world with an internet connectionTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Why Backup your Library?3:02 - Libation4:00 - Tutorial with Libation7:04 Creating my own web appLINKS:Blog post:blog.greggant.com/posts/2025/05/02/jailbreak-audible-library.htmlLibation getlibation.comgithub.com/rmcrackan/LibationRaspberry Pi 4audiobookshelf.orgPersonal Website for File Serving (Project in the video)github.com/fuzzywalrus/website-for-fileserving@DammitJeff - It's time to jailbreak your kindleyoutube.com/watch?v=Qtk7ERwlIAk
This Intel GPU (nearly) Bricked My Mac Pro dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-04-19 | In this video, I conduct a risky experiment: installing an Intel Arc A770 GPU (Sparkle ROC OC edition) in a Mac Pro 2019. What starts as curiosity quickly turns into a cautionary tale when the GPU not only fails to work in macOS (as expected) but also causes system-wide issues. Special thanks Orico for the IG770oricotechs.com/products/oirco-ig740pro?srsltid=AfmBOop155rAGEr9GGMecvJSYZQVatteDmiNQ5f_8ZbCsiUPNOVP3a28IG740PRO25 - 25% offAnd Zike for the ZikeDrive Z666 USB4 40Gbps NVMe M.2 SSD EnclosureLink: bit.ly/4aPbvU2Code: DMGZ666 (20% OFF)Sonnet 4x4 Silent Reviewyoutu.be/xwUc2LRoUyQSonnet MacFiver in Mac Pro 2008youtu.be/ZGh_PYbCqEMSonnet Allegro USBc Reviewyoutu.be/bTm0Q1utcV4
iPhone Retro Gaming & Emulation Guide dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-03-22 | As of April 2024, Apple has allowed emulation as long as they do not use JIT. This has opened up the floodgates. Now that it's been roughly a year, things are finally worth talking about.Written Guide:blog.greggant.com/posts/2025/03/18/the-definitive-guide-to-ios-emulation.htmlZike Z331bit.ly/3WRlNNxAnker PowerBankbit.ly/42ztD2j iOS emulators:Delta - Multi-console, for Nintendo consolesapps.apple.com/us/app/delta-game-emulator/id1048524688Gamma - PlayStation 1apps.apple.com/us/app/gamma-ps-1-game-emulator/id6499106870PPSSPP - PSPapps.apple.com/us/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id1332174040RetroArch - Multi-consoleapps.apple.com/us/app/retroarch/id1116517775Sideload emulators:Dolphin iOSdolphinios.oatmealdome.mePlay:purei.orgProvenanceprovenance-emu.comController Info:iOS Controller support:support.apple.com/en-us/111099BackBone Controller:amzn.to/4ijwb9COIVO PS4 Controller Phone Mount Clipamzn.to/41wkBAQOIVO PS5 Controller Phone Mount Clipamzn.to/4higuOIOrzero PS5 Magnetic Controller Phone Mount Clipamzn.to/4iBqbZCOrzero Xbox Series Magnetic Controller Phone Mount Clip amzn.to/4bCKyn10:00 Intro & Written Guide0:43 Emulators for iOS1:19 Transferring Games2:13 Delta Part 1 (Adding games / Controls)3:19 iCloud Drive & Sharing ROM Libraries4:10 Delta Part 2 (Audio / Save States / BIOS / Artwork / NES Fox)6:49 PPSSPP8:18 Gamma10:04 RetroArch - UI setup10:51 iOS File Management11:51 RetroArch - Add Files12:14 RetroArch - Updates12:27 RetroArch - Cores13:20 RetroArch - Core Option / Mode 714:19 RetroArch - Save States / Auto Saves14:47 RetroArch - Overlays15:07 RetroArch - BIOS16:06 RetroArch - PSX Emulation & Enhancements17:32 RetroArch - Artwork + Dual Shock (Analog) PSX18:15 RetroArch - Shaders!19:28 RetroArch - Delete Prefs20:01 DolphiniOS25:22 Controllers - BackBone / Zike Z33126:32 Anker Battery Bank Break27:09 Backbone vs Zike31:46 WRONG34:34 Using a PS5 (or other game console) controller35:40 Android with the Odin 237:20 PS2 and Dreamcast!?37:50 iOS emulation gets better!
A very late LTT Magnetic Cable Management (MCM) Review dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-02-24 | Finally got around to doing a thing lttstore.com/collections/mcm-allThis is the follow up that no one asked for to my LTT backpack.
Turn your Mac into steamdeck!? Run PC games on Apple silicon! dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-02-07 | Links!Written version of this guide:blog.greggant.com/posts/2025/02/07/proton-asahi-linux-mac-gaming-tutorial.htmlPatreonpatreon.com/c/dmugAsahi Linuxasahilinux.orgFeature Supportgithub.com/AsahiLinux/docs/wiki/M1-Series-Feature-Supportgithub.com/AsahiLinux/docs/wiki/M2-Series-Feature-Supportgithub.com/AsahiLinux/docs/wiki/M3-Series-Feature-SupportProton DBprotondb.comOf course I make a video and the next day more drama happens around Asahi Linux. I wouldn't count on M3+ support anytime soon. Also in the comments, a user notes the M3 GPU uses entirely different micro code.reddit.com/r/AsahiLinux/comments/1ijvq7y/asahi_linux_lead_developer_hector_martin_stepsIf you need storage for your steam games, personal picks:Samsung T9 - blazing fastamzn.to/3CSWtzUSamsung T7 - Battle tested, I have two of these and fast enoughamzn.to/3CH0O9qWhoosh Screen cleaneramzn.to/3CDyFQE
Multi-card Thunderbolt makes the Mac Pro irrelevant? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-01-29 | Another Sonnet video, this time playing the Ecco DVpatreon.com/dmugEcco II DVsonnettech.com/product/echo-2dv-desktop/overview.htmlORICO 2TB 770 NVMeamzn.to/3EbKY7hWD_Black 2 TB SN850X NVMeamzn.to/4aDGHWeSonnet Echo Express SE1 amzn.to/3PWB8bKSonnet Echo IIIamzn.to/4gdJVkh
Mac Pro 2019: What Everyone Wants to Know dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2025-01-07 | I get asked a lot of question about Mac Pros. If you don’t know who I am, I’m the author of the popular Definitive Mac Pro Upgrade guides and thus get asked via email on my YouTube channel quiet a few Mac Pro 2019 questions. So here’s a list of ones that I’ve received quite a bit in no particular order.Sonnet 4x4 Silent Silent:amzn.to/4hrFeEQAlso, in the weird dystopian future we are in I figure I need to get used to being on camera to prove I’m a human. :)Intel’s Last Stand? Upgraded Mac Pro 2019 vs. Apple Silicon Macsyoutu.be/oVUNzjs63GQSonnet 4x4 Silent Reviewyoutu.be/xwUc2LRoUyQBeer consumed:Monkless - Friar’s Festivus - a very solid take on a Belgian Quad / Strong Dark by one of the better breweries on the west coast.
How to play PlayStation 2 Games on your Mac 2025 edition (PS2 emulation on macOS PCSX2 tutorial) dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-12-10 | Time to update my PS2 emulation tutorial to the latest and greatest, this is more condensed and contains more info. 0:00 Intro & Downloading1:22 Whitelisting the Application2:16 Initial Setup (BIOS, Adding games, Controller)4:58 Improving Graphics7:30 Memory Cards8:32 Texture Replacement Mods10:00 Save States11:26 Game Cover Art12:14 Launching BIOS for Memory card management12:36 Advanced Controller configuration and USB Devices14:05 USE THE WIKI and online play14:40 AchievementsLinks:PS5 Controller amzn.to/4hjyRDQRenewed PS4 controlleramzn.to/42zxvQMHow to connect Game Controllers to your Macsupport.apple.com/en-us/111099PS2 Game Coversgithub.com/xlenore/ps2-coversSSX 3 texture packgbatemp.net/threads/ssx-3-slus-20772.624220Other videos: Playstation 3 Emulation Tutorialyoutu.be/926SGyTUHfcPlyastation 1 emulation Tutorialyoutu.be/ln_7UXG7Gac
Man vs Mac Mini G4 dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-12-08 | Soooooooo..... I made a Mac Mini G4 video and didn't do a good job.I recently bought a Mac mini G4 off ebay. It’s a computer that I’ve wanted for a very long time. That is you don’t consider the innards I’m sure my audience is super familiar with this computer. It received a lukewarm reception as the G4 was very long in tooth. This was not the computer you bought because of its exciting performance in a cool form factor, it was Apple’s cheapest entry into the Macintosh Ecosystem.Personal pick for SATA SSDs:amzn.to/40Bo6FO
Intel’s Last Stand? Upgraded Mac Pro 2019 vs. Apple Silicon Macs dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-11-28 | The Mac Pro 2019 is one of the best computers Apple ever made but is it still a good computer? Can it go toe-to-toe with an Apple M4 Pro? You probably know the answer but it's still interesting.... I hope. Patreonpatreon.com/dmugAnker Prime 250w Chargeramzn.to/4aDhH1eMac Pro 2019 Upgrade Guide:blog.greggant.com/posts/2021/12/19/definitive-mac-pro-2019-upgrade-guide.html0:00 - Intro - to be popular1:14 - Installing the CPU3:20 - Synthetic Benchmarks6:23 - Real World Benchmarks9:21 - Gaming Benchmarks12:51 - RAM Bus speeds14:04 - Was it worth it?This video is a bit of a throwback for me stylistically, cracking beers, and forcing in hiking footage. I made the Thumbnail while having a beer at Bierstien in Eugene, OregonBeer consumed while filming: Cascade Pumpkin Smash 2022 :( I miss itFilming locations:Black Butte, Sisters, OregonTeacup Nordic, Mt Hood, OregonB-Roll:Moiser, OregonCascade Locks, OregonSample: Kristin Chenoweth - Popular (Wicked Broadway Soundtrack), a loose recreation of Huey Mack - Popular. Seemed fitting. I love that instrumental.
Amazing new apps for a 20 year old PowerMac!? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-11-08 | Did you know some modern applications are still being written for PowerPC Macs? They might be few and far between, but I'm going to look at a few using my PowerMac G4. Some of these are very cool.SATA adapter I used in my G4amzn.to/4jMWN42Personal pick for SATA SSD for my G4amzn.to/3CvMrVhVideos! This should not exist: PowerPC Grand Theft Auto youtube.com/watch?v=mynV-DDYcPwIt took 15 years for Half Life to be ported to the Mac... youtube.com/watch?v=SeCZ_qLsU7kLinks:Discord Lite:github.com/dosdude1/discord-liteLegacy AI:manticore.nz/legacyaiPPCAppStore:ppcappstore.wordpress.comAquaFox:github.com/BlackBirdLC/AquafoxTigerBrewgithub.com/mistydemeo/tigerbrew?tab=readme-ov-fileOld websites:forums.macrumors.com/threads/web-1-1-building-the-renegade-net.2290616
An absurd upgrade in a 2008 Mac Pro (NVMe/USBc/10 Gb enet aka McFiver) dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-10-30 | My old Mac Pro 2008, aka 3,1, is my favorite computer I've ever owned, as I have used it for a decade as my primary computer. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a single PCIe card that could do everything non-graphics related: SSD, USB-C, 10 Gigabit Ethernet? Well, turns out someone thought of that.MacFiveramzn.to/3EdoRNMProduct Pagesonnettech.com/product/mcfiver-pcie-card/overview.htmlSSD I should have bought because the TeamGroup is bad:amzn.to/40Gs5RgMac Pro 2008 NVMe Guideforums.macrumors.com/threads/mac-pro-3-1-nvme-support-upgrade-guide-questions.2194878Mac Pro aquantia OpenCore Fixforums.macrumors.com/threads/mp3-1-5-1-macos-12-3-oc-oclp-problem-with-10g-adapters-aquantia-chipset-solved.2395959Formatted XMLgist.github.com/fuzzywalrus/1a7f33972ee966cb58f8012a31c33c04NvmExpressDXe.efigithub.com/MatthewPierson/Hackintosh_Files/blob/master/Ryzen%203600%20AB350-GAMING-3%201060%203GB%20CLOVER/EFI/CLOVER/drivers/UEFI/NvmExpressDxe.efi0:00 Intro0:45 The MacFiver3:30 OpenCore6:05 Getting NVMe working on a Mac Pro 3,111:03 Setting up 10 GbE13:32 Benchmarks and stuff16:08 ReviewRescuing a Mac Pro 2008youtu.be/GNm1SH6p8RURunning Sonoma on a Mac Pro 2008youtu.be/exCcSce2uNoA $75 upgrade to the Mac Pro 2008youtu.be/XaStlvmvluIAlso the Sonnet 4x4 Review!youtu.be/xwUc2LRoUyQMacSoundSolutions also made a thing about thisyoutube.com/watch?v=9iIJo-izBFQ
Installing macOS on a NAS and Linux... and just about anywhere dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-10-18 | So awhile ago I got Synology D923+, which a standard but very nice network attached storage and since I’ve had it, I’ve wondered.... Can I install macOS on it? It does have virtual machine software on it but it doesn’t support macOS, because of EULA stuff, supposedly you’re only supposed virtualize macOS on Apple hardware. Synology DS923+amzn.to/4jvTvC9Synology DS620slimamzn.to/4hzT3kvUseful Links!docker.comDockur macOS hub.docker.com/r/dockurr/macos/tagsDockur macOS Githubgithub.com/dockur/macos0:00 Intro + Virtualization1:20 Docker!2:09 Demo of it working with Ventura5:15 Configuring Dockur/macOS on a Synology NAS9:00 Configuring Dockur/macOS on Ubuntu
How bad is a 15 year old Mac running macOS 15 Sequoia? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-10-03 | OpenCore Legacy Patcher 2.0 was just released and it supports macOS 15 Sequoia now. In my last video I used a Mac mini 2010, and tried to run macOS 14 Sonoma with only 2 GB of RAM but was only able to go Big Sur and it was pure pain. I’m going to give a go again and see if this computer will actually run Sequoia with some upgrades.Crucial MX500 SATA SSDamzn.to/3WHyc6J Can you run macOS 14 Sonoma with 2 GB of RAM? youtube.com/watch?v=xxIlz4U7Cns&feature=youtu.be OpenCore & OCLP Explained (OpenCore Legacy Patcher)youtube.com/watch?v=VSF9eCLDpoI&feature=youtu.beSoftware used: OpenCoredortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-PatcherMarathon & Aleph Onetrilogyrelease.bungie.orgalephone.lhowon.orgGZDoomzdoom.org/downloadsThe Unarchivertheunarchiver.com
I paid for MKBHDs wallpaper app - A Panels Review dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-09-27 | This is a quick video on my thoughts on MKBHD's app, Panels. The reaction was understandable negative when people found out the cost. So I decided to do the most rational thing, and pay for it. Panels app - MKBHD Wallpaper Apphttps://panels.art/Wallaroo - Iconfactory Wallpaper Apphttps://wallaroo.app/Sonoma/Sequoia Wallpaper downloader - macOS only video background downloaderwallpaper-downloader.greggant.comSnow Leopard Backgroundsblog.greggant.com/posts/2021/09/24/mac-osx-snow-leopard-nature-desktop-backgrounds-in-5k.html
Upgrading an old Arcade PC #tech #arcade #gamingsetup dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-09-11 | My brother and I decided to upgrade his MAMEcade PC setup with something a lot smaller and a lot more power efficient. An inexpensive Trycoo Mini PC is perfect for the job.They sent me it with zero-conditions, and I was not paid for this and I give this product, a thumbs up as it is perfect for the use case.Links to the PC.trycoo.net/products/wo4-mini-pc-ryzen-5700u-16g-512gamazon.com/Trycoo-WO4-4-34GHz-Computer-USB3-2/dp/B0CYZB5PRH?th=1
Can you run macOS 14 Sonoma with 2 GB of RAM? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-09-02 | I recently bought the cheapest Mac Mini I could find on eBay. It was purchasable as is, no specs listed, and said it had a boot chime but was untested. Basically it was a series of red flags so I had to buy it.Crucial MX500 SATA SSDamzn.to/3WHyc6Jpatreon.com/dmugFilm locations:Mac Mini - Maupin, Oregon, Mt Hood, Oregon, Criterion, OregonMac Pro 2019 - Cascade Locks, OregonPowerMac G4 - Bandon, Oregon
How to play Dune 2, Command and Conquer, Dune 2000 and C&C Red Alert on a Mac dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-08-18 | This is a short and very to the point tutorial on how to play a few classic RTSes on modern macOS such as Dune 2, Dune 2000. Command and Conquer Tiberian Dawn, and Command & Conquer: Red Alert. These use open source software to run the original game files and include enhancements. They’re playable on Apple Silicon and old Macs alike. Important Links:Written Tutorial:blog.greggant.com/posts/2024/08/21/play-dune-ii-and-dune-2000-natively-on-macos-osx.htmlDune Legacy Downloadsourceforge.net/projects/dunelegacyOpen RA downloadopenra.net/download
Apples Mighty Disappointment dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-08-16 | a Mighty Mouse retrospective & reviewI managed to pick up a Mighty Mouse for $1. The Mighty Mouse was the first multi-button mouse Apple made in its history and wasn't released until 2005. Instead of the scroll wheel, it featured a mini trackball for scrolling, with left and right zones for left left and right click, and side buttons for a squeeze function. It’s unconventional, but seems like they might be onto something.Sources:youtube.com/watch?v=GPZBEFjiN8Qweb.archive.org/web/20110928142320/http://macdailynews.com/2005/08/02/apples_new_mighty_mouse_provides_audio_feedback_for_clicking_and_scrollinganandtech.com/show/1747cnet.com/reviews/apple-mighty-mouse-reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2005/08/mightymousetechcrunch.com/2009/04/15/apple-your-mighty-mouse-sucks-please-fix-it
You probably want one of these (Synology DS 923+ review) dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-08-03 | Synology is the premium option in this space and really shows. After using this for almost a month, the analogy that jumps out to me is that Synology is basically the Apple of NAS solutions because of their incredibly easy-to-use software, which I'll be demonstrating the setup and some applications since it's so easy. Like Apple, Synology is not the cheapest option, and you probably get more hardware bang for your buck elsewhere, but my audience, being primarily iPhone and Mac users, understands that software can make or break hardware, and you get the best results when company makes the hardware and software.Synology DS923+amzn.to/4jvTvC9Synology DS620slimamzn.to/4hzT3kvSpecial thanks to Synology for the hardwaresynology.com/en-global/products/DS923+
An Apple counterfeit that doesnt suck? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-07-19 | Check out Ugreen Prime Day Deals, Up to 41% OFF(7/16-7/21): bit.ly/3WntfAnUgreen Nexode X 160W Charger(15% OFF): bit.ly/45tqdgIWhat if a counterfeit Apple product didn't suck? I made a video about the Apple Superdrive, and someone thought I bought fake one on eBay because it didn't have an Apple logo under side drive. That made double check it contrary to that comment, mine does have the logo, and it's definitely legitimate.patreon.com/dmugModern macOS still supports optical media pop in a disc, and it'll mount . albeit slower than the Apple SuperDrive. To test out the drive, I used a CD and the popular open-source utility, Burn.
It took 15 years for this game to be ported to the Mac... dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-06-22 | This game should have existed. Well I mean it does, and it did, and it could have. Half Life has a strange relationship on OS X and macOS. Allow me to elaborate on the history of Half-Life on Macand then and the end we'll cover how you can experience Half Life natively on a PowerPC Mac and modern Macs.Companion Patreon post with resourcespatreon.com/posts/106698266Blog post versionhttp://blog.greggant.com/posts/2024/06/25/half-life-for-the-mac-canceled-and-revived.htmlResources:Retro Tea Breaks - Rebecca Heinemann Interview:youtube.com/watch?v=lPTLPXNtb2IAndrew Tsai - Why Valve gave up on Mac gamingyoutube.com/watch?v=PEetpGXDmjwMac Source Ports Xash3D FWGS (For modern Macs)macsourceports.com/sourceport/xash3d-fwgsInstalling isn't incredibly difficult if you have a virtual machine or Windows PC to install half life on. You need to do this so you can nab source folder from the PC install. I found I had to install Game of the year edition in Windows, and then go into the Half Life directory, and drag the source folder into my username/Library/Application Support/Xash3DSources:imore.com/gaming/valve-just-dropped-mac-support-for-its-biggest-titles-team-fortress-2-portal-2-and-half-life-all-get-the-axemetacritic.com/game/half-lifeweb.archive.org/web/20000817030140/http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/archive/99/10/10_20_99.shtmlbluesnews.com/s/6736web.archive.org/web/20000511065753if_http://planetfortress.com/syndicate/files/HLmac1.txtweb.archive.org/web/20010301211425/http://www.demandmac.comweb.archive.org/web/20000817030140/http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/archive/99/10/10_20_99.shtml
What the hell is a Neural Engine? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-06-14 | If you've bought an iPhone or iPad after 2017 or an Apple Silicon Mac, it has the Apple Neural Engine. The short answer to my rhetorical question is the ANE was initially designed for machine learning features like FaceID and Memoji on iOS and debuted on the iPhone X with with the A11 chipset.Ugreen's fantastic Nexode Pro 160W 4-Port GaN Fast Chargeramzn.to/4gjhKR8ugreen.com/products/ugreen-nexode-pro-160w-gan-fast-charger0:00 - Intro1:26 - Nexode Pro 160W 4-Port Charger2:41 - Machine Learning, Neural Engine, Core ML4:03 - ANE is mysterious for benchmarking4:58 - Floating points!5:59 - Why use the ANE?7:48 - AI is about $$$8:21 - Making use of the ANE10:47- WWDC 24 and Apple Intelligence12:28 - Create MLOther videos mentioned I've made:What are Apple's GPU cores? youtube.com/watch?v=-TOdEjcFldIMac Mini M1vs Mac Pro 2013 Benchmark Battle!youtu.be/Gza7ebuT7DAAdditional Reading:github.com/hollance/neural-engine/blob/master/docs/ane-vs-gpu.mdappleinsider.com/articles/23/11/30/a-bride-to-be-discovers-a-reality-bending-mistake-in-apples-computational-photographymachinelearning.apple.com/research/scenes-differential-privacyAlex Ziskind - insane machine learning on the neural engine youtu.be/Y2FOUg_jo7kforums.developer.apple.com/forums/thread/729942
Mac Mini M1vs Mac Pro 2013 Benchmark Battle! dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-05-28 | I've noticed in my audience a preference for the Mac Pro 2013 over the Mac Mini M1, Both computers can be had eBay for fairly similar prices assuming you're buying upper end Mac Pro 2013 or a bottom tier Mac mini M1. Ivanky discount code for Amazon and official website: E3TA5QXPFXB5amzn.to/40zZ3CV2020 Apple Mac Mini with Apple M1 Chipamzn.to/3WGL9OeThe Compiler test used in Phoronix:openbenchmarking.org/suite/pts/compilation
What a PC Mac Mini looks like - Geekom XT 12 Pro dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-05-12 | This computer is small.As a Mac guy, I understand I have a bit of a blind spot when it comes to PC offerings. I’ve been aware that mini-PCs have existed for a long time, but I’ve never used one, held one or even seen on in person. This tiny PC comes with a 14-Core CPU, 6 performance cores 8 efficiency Core, it comes standard with 32 GBs of DDR4, and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.Geekom also wants you to know it's celebrating it's 21s year in the industry and an XT Pro 13th gen is in the works and that they do Amazon Prime Day discounts.I'm not making commission but if you're interestedSpecial coupon code: DefiniXT12 could save 5% in these links, these aren't affiliate links. US official:geekompc.com/geekom-xt12-pro US Amazon:amazon.com/dp/B0CS6NXXRS?maas=maas_adg_C2B4FFD69B9AAFE27E655F9C79ECA65E_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maasUK official:geekom.co.uk/geekom-xt12-pro-mini-pc UK Amazon:amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CS6NXXRS?maas=maas_adg_6852539E6C957994A34346F478541A4C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas AU official:https://www.geekom.au/geekom-xt12-pro-mini-pc AU Amazon:https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CS6NXXRS?ref=myi_title_dp
How to play PlayStation Games on your Mac (PSX / PS1 emulation on macOS) dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-04-28 | Emulating the Playstation aka the PS1 aka the PSX is pretty straightforward and if you’ve used PCSX2 or RPSC3, it’ll feel very similar. There are multiple options to emulate the Playstation on a Mac, including even on PowerPC Macs with Connectix Virtual Game Station.Patreonpatreon.com/dmugRelated postpatreon.com/posts/88302672While emulators like OpenEmu do a reasonable job of emulating the Playstation , it doesn’t have the advanced graphical features of DuckStation. You can experience Playstation at 4k in widescreen, texture smoothing and faster load times and this tutorial explore the many features of Duckstation. One of the advantages of the Duckstation emulator is to play games at MUCH higher resolutions and visual fidelity. This is especially noticeable on 3D games. Your mileage will be vary, newer Macs with dedicated GPUs or Apple Silicon era Macs should be able to crank the resolution.Duckstationduckstation.orgPlaystation 2 Emulation tutorial: youtu.be/a5kfA6P_DV8 Playstation 3 Emulation tutorial youtu.be/926SGyTUHfcXbox Emulation tutorial youtu.be/Dqhb426Np2A0:00 Intro0:45 Download and Install DuckStation1:44 PSX BIOS2:17 Adding games2:44 Controller setup3:54 Launching a game and initial graphics configuration6:28 Post Processing and 2D graphics settings8:35 Slowing down emulation and V-sync9:19 Speed Hacks for faster loading10:02 Memory cards11:23 OSD11:50 Game Grid View12:35 Cheats13:20 Save States
Is it worth upgrading a Mac Pro 2010 in 2024? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-04-09 | My brother’s Mac Pro is single CPU, Quad-Core 2.8 GHz Xeon W3530, Mac Pro with 32 GBs of RAM, and a hand-me-down GeForce 1060. He'd like to upgrade it so he can put off buying a new computer for a year or two and didn't want to spend much money.So he purchased an AMD 6600 XT and 6-Core CPU for all of $225. This is the process and the results.XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 6600amzn.to/4aLK2TiRX 580s are cheap againamzn.to/4gntAK7The $75 Upgrade to a Mac Pro 3,1.youtube.com/watch?v=XaStlvmvluI&feature=youtu.beImportant links:AMD VB Flash utilitytechpowerup.com/download/ati-atiflashSyncretic's AMD 6000 series ROM patcherforums.macrumors.com/threads/amd-radeon-rx-6800-xt-6900-xt-for-macos.2262295/page-37?post=31045379#post-31045379MacSound Solutions: How to flash a RX6600XT RX6800XT RX6900XT for Mac Pro 5,1 youtube.com/watch?v=GP6tIwezz2I
HD-DVDs are stupid and so am I because I bought some dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-04-02 | I made one of the stupidest purchases in a long time, I bought an HD DVD Drive and I decided to test it on my Macs. I'm back with a 3rd installment of what I'll call macOS and defunct media, this time with HD-DVD, a failed media format that tried to be successor to DVD. A lot of reading went into this one.patreon.com/dmugThanks to Patreon members:James W., Al, beRn, Nicolas W., Kevin B., Quin's Tech CornerFilm locations: Todd Lake Oregon, Mt Washington Oregon, Port Orford Oregon, Cascade locks Oregon, Wahclella Falls Oregon, Portland Oregon, viewpoint on HWY 20 OregonBlu-Ray polymerphys.org/news/2005-01-exclusive-tdk-durabis-coating-technology.htmlBackstory of DVDweb.archive.org/web/20221204023535/wikisummaries.org/dvd-technology-is-announcedHD-DVD vs Blu-Ray Recplication costswesleytech.com/blu-ray-vs-hd-dvd-replication-costs-revealedHD-DVD Newsweb.archive.org/web/20071106000320/http://www.pcworld.com/article/id%2C104570-page%2C1/article.htmlhttp://www.dvdforum.org/press-112702.htmapple.com/newsroom/2008/01/15Apple-Premieres-iTunes-Movie-Rentals-With-All-Major-Film-Studiosweb.archive.org/web/20150605105444/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/31/business/31dvd.htmlblog.ansi.org/blu-ray-vs-hd-dvd-standard-format-war51 GB HD-DVDengadget.com/2007-02-28-51gb-hd-dvd-disc-gets-official.htmlarstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/09/hd-dvd-whips-out-51gb-discs-surpasses-blu-ray-in-storage-capacityarstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/09/hd-dvd-whips-out-51gb-discs-surpasses-blu-ray-in-storage-capacityVLC 3.0 updatetheverge.com/2018/2/9/16997020/vlc-3-0-update-chromecast-8k-hdr-iphone-x-hd-dvdHD DVD Devicesavsforum.com/threads/list-of-all-hd-dvd-devices.3054988bhphotovideo.com/c/product/507668-REG/Verbatim_95531_30GB_HD_DVD_R_Recordable.htmlengadget.com/2007-06-12-toshibas-vardia-rd-a600-hd-dvd-recorder-with-600gb-disk.htmlowc.com/news/owc-introduces-worlds-first-quad-interface-firewire-800-400-usb-esata-12x-burn-speed-blu-ray-external-drives-for-macs-and-pcscnet.com/tech/services-and-software/windows-vista-no-blu-rayhd-dvd-support-out-of-the-boxnewegg.com/toshiba-model-pa3530u-1hd1-external-hd-dvd-rom/p/N82E16827130057techcrunch.com/2007/03/15/toshiba-external-usb-20-hd-dvd-drive-blu-ray-camp-jealous
That time Steve Jobs promoted PlayStation Emulation... dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-03-12 | Steve Jobs went on national TV and one of his talking points was emulation, specifically Connectix Virtual Game Station, an emulator for the Sony Playstation. This feels more relevant than ever before in light of Nintendo suing the popular emulator Yuzu. This video will have a few segments ( History, lawsuit, how to experience VGS today, modern playstation emulation)patreon.com/dmugThese cheesy animations take a lot of time. Just a full disclaimer, all likenesses were photoshopped heads from public profiles of said individuals. Unlisted appearances: Howard Stringer (former Sony of America CEO)Roy McDonald (former Connectix CEO)Special thanks to:youtube.com/c/quinstechcorner0:00 The Story of VGS3:18 Legal peril5:50 Connectix VGS on macOS6:31 Modern PSX EmulationSources:Steve Jobs 1999 Interview archive.org/details/jobs-jan-051999 Aaron Giles - War Stories Madeaarongiles.com/programming/war-mameAaron Giles - War Connectixaarongiles.com/programming/war-connectix VGS Sold:macworld.com/article/164466/vgs.htmlCase Text:casetext.com/case/sony-computer-entertainment-v-connectix-corp-2Opinion:web.archive.org/web/20070228070634/http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/ca9/newopinions.nsf/0/66b3a352ea33712988256952007578c2?OpenDocumentVGS Websiteweb.archive.org/web/19990420230915/http://www.virtualgamestation.comWikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Computer_Entertainment,_Inc._v._Connectix_Corp.
This should not exist: PowerPC Grand Theft Auto dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-03-03 | Grand Theft Auto does not exist on the Mac, sort of... There's the iPad trilogy ports that you can run on Apple Silicon Macs, and that's the closest to an official way to play the PS2 era GTA on the Mac. There are of course, other less official ways to play it such as using a PC copy with CrossOver for much better experience.'patreon.com/dmugGrand Theft Auto 3 is all of $12 on Amazonamzn.to/4jEuBjSI had a lot of fun making this video.I hope people enjoy it. This is one of the rare non-4k vids as so much of the captured footage was 1080p or lower.Mutant GeForce 6600 GTforums.macrumors.com/threads/the-mutant-geforce-6600-gt-agp-for-a-powermac-g4.2420183Official Forum Thread:forums.macrumors.com/threads/gta-iii-on-the-powerpc.2298505The reference if you want to know :) youtube.com/watch?v=TaktVddpM1I
A Mac Pro 2013 hater finally uses one dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-02-28 | Oh boy.... I finally did it. I bought a Mac Pro 2013. This is the first time I've had hands on a Mac Pro 2013, despite being somewhat of an expert on them. I don't know them like classic Mac Pro for obvious reasons.NGFF adapter for an NVMe SSDamzn.to/40J2N4SSurprisingly Amazon has Mac Pro 2013s in stock:amzn.to/4jBYMrHamzn.to/4jHqN0Zamzn.to/3ElqJ7bDon't stupid like me, get a Samsung 970 Evo SSD if you're going to upgrade it.amzn.to/42xFBt7 I figured what better way to get acquainted with a Mac Pro 2013 than to edit a video using one. This is the result. It's running Monterey and ready to go, 12-cores and all. blog.greggant.com/posts/2019/05/07/the-definitive-mac-pro-2013-trashcan-guide.html I have a lot of thoughts on this computer coming in and I'm hoping to have some changed.
The goofy world of Blu-Ray on the Mac dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-02-20 | Ever wondered about using Blu-Ray on macOS? Yeah, me too. So, I stumbled upon this oddball Blu-Ray drive that's trying to be everything at once - DVD writer, USB hub, Card Reader. Figured it'd be interesting to see how it fares, especially since Apple and Microsoft aren't too keen on supporting Blu-Ray movie playback directly. Let's dive into what turned out to be quite the journey.Battlefield Earth amzn.to/42wquAdTons of Blu-Ray external drivesamzn.to/40QNM2q0:00 Intro1:08 Blu-Ray is convoluted2:19 Supported codecs2:51 Umbrella format4:07 macOS and understanding Blu Ray movies5:01 Tutorial: How to play Blu-Ray movies in macOS7:45 Travel Break8:34 Weird Blu Ray Drive10:28 USB 3.0 is a lie11:03 Testing out media formats12:12 Benchmarking USB 3.013:04 Dumb Experiments14:27 A word about cheap Blu Ray drives15:52 The Oregon TrailWhat's in This Video?The Weirdballs Device: A Blu-Ray drive that's also a DVD-RW, USB hub, and SD card reader, all for $56. Road Trip: Decided to test this thing out while hitting spots on the Oregon Trail. Mac Playback Tutorial: Getting Blu-Ray movies to run on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and yes, it's a bit of a process.The World of Codecs: Quick chat about why Blu-Ray offers better picture quality.Blu-Ray Explained: Breaking down the different types of Blu-Ray discs out there.Testing Time: Throwing everything but the kitchen sink at this drive, including PS3 games and a PowerMac G4, because why not?Fun fact: The export of this video to ProRes 422 was 40 GB, and uploaded it directly to YouTube.LinksTutorial:blog.greggant.com/posts/2024/02/19/how-to-play-blu-rays-on-mac-vlc.htmlSources:aacsla.com/what-is-aacsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Access_Content_Systemmedium.com/@simonconnah/how-to-play-blu-ray-discs-on-macos-with-vlc-3de7a4f2fa61
Download macOS Sonomas Video Wallpaper with a free app I made! dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-01-26 | In case you haven't seen it, Sonoma now offers the same videos that were used as screensavers on the Apple TV for use as wallpaper and screensavers. I wrote a free application to download the video wallpapers found in macOS Sonoma. This application should work on older macOSes but the videos may or may not work on older computers/OSes. Official website:wallpaper-downloader.greggant.comRead the readme, as you'll need to right click to open the app.github.com/fuzzywalrus/sonoma-wallpaper-downloaderThis video covers how I was able to make this at a high level so non-developer can follow along and explores some of the basics of how one might go about hacking and experimenting with macOS.WallGet Live Wallpaper Download/Delete Script for macOSgithub.com/mikeswanson/WallGetEvery OS X (macOS) 10.6 Snow Leopard Nature Desktop - in Glorious 5k Resolutionblog.greggant.com/posts/2021/09/24/mac-osx-snow-leopard-nature-desktop-backgrounds-in-5k.htmlEvery OS X Snow Leopard Abstract Desktop - in Glorious 5k and 8k Resolutionblog.greggant.com/posts/2021/09/23/abstract-desktops-glorious-5k-8k.htmlmacOS 14.x Sonoma Video Wallpaper location: /Library/Application Support/com.apple.idleassetsd/Customer/4kSDR240FPSReddit Thread on video background replacement:reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/15957ng/til_that_you_can_use_custom_videos_for_the_sonoma
Play your Windows Steam Library on your Apple Silicon Mac (for free) dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-01-21 | Unlock the world of Windows gaming on your Apple Silicon Mac with the help of Whisky! In this quick start guide, I'll show you how to get up and running with Windows games as quickly as possible. Forget the cumbersome command-line installations of the past—Whisky makes it a breeze. This free app is your ticket to playing DirectX 11 and 12 games on your Apple Silicon Mac.Written version:blog.greggant.com/posts/2024/01/31/install-windows-steam-games-on-apple-silicon.htmlBefore you dive in, make sure you have an Apple Silicon Mac, preferably running macOS 14 Sonoma for the best experience. A higher-spec Mac, with 16 GB of RAM, will perform even better. Also, keep in mind that games can take up a significant amount of space, so ensure you have enough free storage. The first step is to download Whisky, a tiny app that will prompt you to install Rosetta 2, a translation technology by Apple, essential for running Windows software. This download totals over 400 MBs.Now, head to the Steam website and download the Windows version of Steam. Whisky uses WINE, and WINE bottles are self-contained environments that allow Windows applications to run on non-Windows operating systems. Create a new bottle, open the C drive, and drag the SteamSetup.exe into the drive_c folder. Return to Whisky, click Run, and select SteamSetup to complete the setup process. Sign in to your Steam account. Install games as usual,. While some older titles may not work, you'll find that many DirectX 11 and 12 games run seamlessly, offering you an impressive gaming experience on your Apple Silicon Mac. Be sure to check game compatibility resources mentioned below to stay updated on supported titles as Whisky continues to evolve.Important Links:Whiskeygithub.com/Whisky-App/WhiskyWhisky Game Supportgithub.com/Whisky-App/Whisky/wiki/Game-SupportGame Support Discussiongithub.com/orgs/Whisky-App/discussions/348Whisky Releases github.com/Whisky-App/Whisky/releasesGPTK compatibility (scroll down)applegamingwiki.com/wiki/Game_Porting_Toolkit
8 GB of RAM wasnt enough? macOS RAM management explained dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2024-01-18 | When Apple Silicon first launched, you'd make goofy statements about 8 GB of RAM on Apple Silicon, which is like having 16 GB of RAM on an Intel Mac. Today, most users recognize that 8 GB of RAM is not 16 GB, regardless of the platform. What makes 8 GB still usable in 2024, even if not ideal, is the memory management in macOS. Physical RAM isn't the only thing that matters with macOS and in this video we will explore why this is the case.Apple Mac Mini M4 now has 16 GB of RAM and cheaper at Amazon :)amzn.to/3WIGKKtUseful links:support.apple.com/guide/activity-monitor/check-if-your-mac-needs-more-ram-actmntr34865/mac9to5mac.com/2023/11/08/m3-macbook-pro-ramtomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/8gb-apple-m3-macbook-pro-crushed-by-16gb-config-in-cpu-benchmarkspcgamer.com/sorry-apple-turns-out-8gb-of-memory-on-an-mac-isnt-anything-like-16gb-on-a-pc-after-all
My absurd Apple Store repair experience dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2023-12-23 | Apple wants to vector away from Intel Macs, which isn't news, but they're leaving the most dedicated Mac users or professionals in the lurch. I've been sitting on this for quite some time and finally decided to make the video about my absurd Apple store experience.patreon.com/dmugThis is a short rant I've had for a while, and I debated posting it. I can't help feeling Apple left Mac Pro 2019 owners holding the bag and treating them badly. Apple still has not supported the AMD 7000 series GPUs, aka Navi 31, which is AMD's 5 nm Chiplet technology; they were released one year ago, December 13th, 2022. Mac Mini M4amzn.to/40EcfquNot long ago, my Mac Pro 2019 reported a fan issue in diagnostic mode.... and this is the wackiness. that followed.Chapters0:00 The Mac Pro 20193:08 My absurdist Apple Store repair experience8:16 Addressing the inevitable commentsShooting locations:Cascade Locks, OregonRowena, OregonLinks:The Definitive Classic Mac Pro (2006-2012) Upgrade Guideblog.greggant.com/posts/2018/05/07/definitive-mac-pro-upgrade-guide.htmlThe Definitive Trashcan Mac Pro 6.1 (Late 2013) Upgrade Guideblog.greggant.com/posts/2019/05/07/the-definitive-mac-pro-2013-trashcan-guide.htmlThe Definitive Mac Pro 2019 7,1 Upgrade Guidehttp://blog.greggant.com/posts/2021/12/19/definitive-mac-pro-2019-upgrade-guide.htmlSources:appleinsider.com/articles/19/02/14/video-nvidia-support-was-abandoned-in-macos-mojave-and-heres-whyappleinsider.com/articles/19/01/18/apples-management-doesnt-want-nvidia-support-in-macos-and-thats-a-bad-sign-for-the-mac-pro
Become an AI Art legend with your iPhone, iPad or Mac dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2023-12-13 | I wanted to redo my previous video to cover more ground, more quickly.Thanks for the, AOHi Magcube 140Wbit.ly/4a4F7fn#aohi #aohi140WIn this video I want to condense as much information as possible on how to use AI Art generation on iPhones, iPads and macOS, and go from beginner to advanced using the completely free application, Draw Things. 0:00 Intro0:24 Draw Things1:34 AOHi PSU2:05 Draw Things & Models3:31 Generating an Image4:17 Downloading and Switching Models4:34 Negative Prompts & Multiple Images5:24 Refining Results using Image to Image6:43 Improving the resolution and upscalers8:21 Auto-saving generated Images8:33 Results8:45 Inpainting9:53 Text Guidance and Inpainting Results10:38 Using photos as a source11:08 A brief explanation of steps11:40 Image to Image photo results11:48 Changing the aspect ratio of a result12:34 Touching up a photo13:06 Downloading models from the Internet14:44 Advanced Image to Image: Bad art to better ar15:20 Advanced Image to Image: Working with "lifted subjects"16:03 Using LoRAs17:46 More Topics: Samplers17:56 I just saved you money18:08 Advanced Course?------ LINKS --------Draw Thingsdrawthings.aiInteractive guide to Stable Diffusion steps parametergetimg.ai/guides/interactive-guide-to-stable-diffusion-steps-parameterGuide to Stable Diffusion CFG scale (guidance scale) parametergetimg.ai/guides/interactive-guide-to-stable-diffusion-guidance-scale-parameterStable Diffusion Samplers: A Comprehensive Guidestable-diffusion-art.com/samplersLift a subject from the photo or video background on iPhonesupport.apple.com/guide/iphone/lift-a-subject-from-the-photo-background-iphfe4809658/iosIsolate and copy a photo’s subject in Photos on Macsupport.apple.com/guide/photos/isolate-and-copy-a-photos-subject-pht53d914053/mac
Did Apple forget it still sells this!? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2023-12-04 | Apple still sells an optical drive and it hasn't changed in 15 years. It isn't USBc and Apple doesn't even list the tech specs for it on the product, like what medias it supports, or it's read write speeds although you can find this info on things like Apple related Wikis. Worst of all they charge $79 for it.patreon.com/dmug0:00 Intro0:52 (Travel) Welcome to the sunny Oregon Coast2:02 SuperDrive3:18 (Travel) The fine breweries of Astoria3:36 The SuperDrive still works but isn't perfect4:23 Disk burning options5:28 There's plenty of cheap options5:58 Remember DVD+-RW media?6:22 Remember owning media?Usually in my videos I like to place the hardware I'm talking about in beautiful locations but I wanted to branch out and talk briefly about the beautiful location I'm visiting. There's so much to say about Astoria, as also was captured by the British during the war of 1812 and renamed to Fort George before being returned to the US and one of the two locations where Japan attacked the United States during WW2 when a Japanese submarine fired on Fort Stevens. As a history dork, with an affinity for the PNW, Astoria is steeped with history.Apple SuperDrive (Apple Wiki)apple.fandom.com/wiki/Apple_USB_SuperDriveBurn (Open Source disk burner)sourceforge.net/projects/burn-osxNew Astoria brewery Obelisk Beer Co. is an Oak-inspired monument to Slow Beernewschoolbeer.com/home/2022/12/obelisk-beer-opens-in-astoria-oregon
The quest for the best Mac OS 9 & OS X Mac dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2023-11-28 | I recently bought a PowerMac G4, and not just any PowerMac G4, a FW800 dual CPU, 1.4 GHz PowerPC 7455. Making it the fastest G4 Apple ever shipped in RAW performance, the fastest clock speed going to the 1.67 GHz PowerBook.patreon.com/dmugWhat makes this particular PowerMac of interest, is it that ability to OS X 10.2-10.5 and with a bit of hacking, also Mac OS 9, meaning it's also the fastest Mac OS 9 computer Apple shipped. That's an important distinction to made as you can upgrade these guys to dual 2 GHz 7448s, which are improved G4s that Apple never shipped but have double the L2 Cache, clocking at 1 MB over the 7455, faster front bus and lower power consumption thanks to a newer manufacturing node, from 130 nm to 90 nm. My idea was that I'd have a visually clean build that sits onto of my filing cabinet, hidden cables so I'd have a functional and out of the way retro Mac.Action Retro: Who Said Macs Can't Have Great Graphics? - Building the World's Fastest G4, Part 2youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&t=733&v=RJHjYkdKAgg
How to Encrypt external USB drives on macOS in 3 minutes dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2023-11-18 | I'm sure there's many tutorials on the web but I was a bit surprised how a simple UI quirk makes this a lot more confusing than it needs to be. Encrypting external media like USB drives (thumbdrives/usb sticks), Hard drives, SSDs can be a bit cumbersome in macOS. This tutorial will walk through the steps needed to create encrypted APFS external media. It's been awhile since I've done a quick tutorial but this one warranted it as I found this annoying.http://blog.greggant.com/posts/2023/11/16/encrypting-usb-drives.html
Before there was Space Black, there was the Black MacBook dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2023-11-13 | I picked up a black MacBook for $15 but ended up spending $100 on it to get it up and running, dual booting both OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Mint Linux. It's the only black laptop Apple has produced in a very long time, unless you're willing to call Space Black, black. patreon.com/dmugThis particular MacBook is Core 2 Duo variant, also known as a late 2006 MacBook or a MacBook 2,1. To fix this up, I've ordered 4 GB of RAM off eBay, an SSD, and a battery. This is probably too much money for a computer this old, as I ended up paying around $100 for the computer and to get it operational, and I don't exactly make big YouTube to justify such silly things.Useful linksLinux DVD images (and how-to) for 32-bit EFI Macs (late 2006 models)mattgadient.com/linux-dvd-images-and-how-to-for-32-bit-efi-macs-late-2006-modelsLinux Distro used:linuxmint.comWhy the Black MacBook Cost More512pixels.net/2022/03/why-the-black-macbook-cost-more'Locations:Cascade Locks - OregonHistoric Columbia Hwy - OregonPortland - Oregon
Is it worth upgrading an ancient Mac Pro 2008? dmg - (formerly Definitive Mac Upgrade Guide) 2023-10-29 | In my last video, I upgraded a Mac Pro 2008 to macOS 14, and it worked pretty well, but it was hindered by my ancient Nvidia GeForce 760 and my cheap SSD. Patreon - Bonus video herepatreon.com/dmugRX580 8GB on Amazon are cheap againamzn.to/40CGn5BCrucial MX500amzn.to/40UWAV8So I went on an eBay hunt for a RX 580 and Amazon for a SATA SSD to see if I could make an old computer feel a bit newer. In the process I benchmarked my Mac Pro for disk and GPU improvements. I don't exactly make big YouTube money so this was kinda a dumb purchase. I really figured this video would have been all of 8~ minutes long and finished in a weekend.... was I ever wrong.0:00 Intro and selecting upgrades1:48 Why not RAM?2:06 It should be easy2:31 Frustration4:16 Core Memory Unlocked5:09 macOS 12 and SATA5:41 Disk Benchmarks6:34 RX 5806:51 RX 80 Benchmarks8:27 General Impressions with macOS gaming10:37 More RX 580 benefits-------------------------------------------Recommended videos:macOS 14 Sonoma on a 15 year old Mac (classic Mac Pro 2008) youtu.be/exCcSce2uNo Gaming with a Mac Pro 2019? 6600 XT vs 6900 XT vs M1 Max vs Gaming PCs youtube.com/watch?v=Ah69sbogFx4How to play PlayStation 3 Games on your Mac (PS3 emulation on macOS) youtube.com/watch?v=926SGyTUHfc-------------------------------------Benchmarking Utilities:apps.apple.com/us/app/amorphousdiskmark/id1168254295?mt=12benchmark.unigine.comCited Sources:MacRumors: RX 580 three 3 displaysforums.macrumors.com/threads/does-the-rx-580-8gb-support-3-4k-monitors.2120640OpenCore Legacy Patcherdortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher---------------------------------------Random Stuff:YouTubers mentioned:MacSoundSolutions (Lance), Jessie's Flying (Jessie), Joerg Henninges, Martin Lo, Mr. MacintoshThese are the guys I recommend checking out for OpenCore info.Beer Consumed: pFriem's Druif Blanc - A bit of a backstory on this beer, the first time I had it was "Druif" and it was brand new at the brewery before they made variants of Druif. I had to manually enter the beer info into Untappd making me the first person check the beer in. It'd later win the GABF Gold for barrel aged beer. I recognized it was fantastic from the jump, although not my first pick as chardonnay barrels aren't my jam. It bites a lot like a good white wine and has the tartness and bit of herbal spice to it. Truly one of those "beer as an experience" sort of beer. pfriembeer.com/beer/druif#tasting-notesbeerconnoisseur.com/articles/best-brewery-worldQuinn's Tech Corner Discord (Fellow youtuber's retro Mac focused discord)discord.gg/bFJw2msgMy cat's instagram:instagram.com/jeffleupagusShot, edited, and music by me.
