Apple Intel hacker launches new site: "Reports that Apple legal has taken action against a hacker who has been working on OS X for Intel to make it work on other processors appear misplaced." His new site is Here Apparently he is not posting direct links to his hacks due to Apple's hammer, but if you pm him I believe you can get them including a patch for 10.4.5. (Via Macworld UK.) Read more [...]

I came across a good tutorial on converting images to Black & White. If you want a good quality print, check out the instructions below: Converting a Digital Color Photo into Black and White: "Converting a digital color photo into black and white goes beyond simply desaturating the colors, and can be made to mimic any of a wide range of looks created by using color filters in black and white film photography." (Via Black & White Tutorial.) Read more [...]

Photos of MacBook Pro Disassembled: “”

(Via AccelerateYourMac News Headlines.)

….Lightzone methodology essentially removes you from having to manipulate pixels and the like and focus on the actual photograph. You are focusing on the “tonal range” of the image to make your adjustments. As a result you will find the tools a little foreign, but are quite easily mastered….

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MacTheRipper 2.6.6 : “MacTheRipper – 2.6.6 DVD ripper is slowly fading from viable links. As of this a.m., it is still available from versiontracker and the followoing:

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(Via VersionTracker.)

News: Doom 3 gets Universal treatment: “Aspyr’s Mac conversion of Doom 3 has gone Universal for Intel-based Macs.”

(Via MacCentral.)

iDive 1.6 Adds Intel Mac Support: “Aquafadas announced the immediate availability of iDive 1.6 on Tuesday”

(Via The Mac Observer.)

Check out the sister site Macconvert Wallpaper for wallpaper for your Apple and much more….

My 3 1/2 year old is really allowing me to open my eyes to some great developers out there. From the earlier games we reviewed here to the latest title called "Professor Fizzwizzle " by Grubby Games. For $20.00 U.S. (~$23.00 CDN) you get a truly splendid and entertaining problem solving game that keeps you enthrawled via its upbeat and cute graphics, funny characters, and challenging levels. The art work in Professor Fizzwizzle is top notch with a great deal of attention to detail. Now it Read more [...]

Apple legal gets tough on x86 hackers: “Halts developer forums to end discussion of ways to make OS X work on non-Macs.“

(Via Macworld UK.)

Just another way for venders of antivirus software to sell there product..... MacNN | Vendors respond to new Mac OS X worm: "Vendors respond to new Mac OS X worm Three major anti-virus vendors today responded to the newly circulating Mac OS X worm. Symantec today said that it has provided users of its security/virus products with protection (new definitions) against the new worm, which targets Mac OS X 10.4. The company currently categorizes the OSX.Leap.A virus as a Level 1 threat (on a scale Read more [...]

In a soon to be posted review of 2 Aperature combatants: LightZone and a Beta of LightRoom (Universal) we will see what the alternatives have to offer.

Also, a very handy toolbar app called iClock 3 (Universal).

Check back this week!

The First Mac OS X Virus? (A New OS X Trojan): "On the evening of the 13th, an unknown user posted an external link to a file on MacRumors Forums claiming to be the latest Leopard Mac OS X 10.5 screenshots. The file was named 'latestpics.tgz' The resultant file decompresses into wh..." (Via MacRumors.) If you are infected and/or are curious to try out "folder actions", try the following: If the trojan adds an "apphook" file into /Library/InputManagers/ or Read more [...]

Review: Pac the Man X: “Pac the Man X is a loving tribute to the classic arcade game Pac Man. And it’s available for the unbeatable price of free. Game historians and casual gamers alike should download this.

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(Via MacCentral.)