Software

Flash 10.1 Is Good News For Hackintosh Netbooks

High-Def Flash video is a stretch on some hacktintosh netbooks, but Flash 10.1 brings it into the realm of possibility. I just installed it on my MSI Wind running Leopard, and damn: HD YouTube and Vimeo videos were almost watchable.


November 15, 2009
Computing

Psystar Is Royally Screwed

Yet another bad day for Psystar. After both Apple and the shady hackintosh company filed for summary judgments, the rulings are out, and Psystar is looking pretty screwed.


November 12, 2009
Software

Netbook Hackintosh Fix 10.6.2 Coming In “A Few Weeks”

When Apple killed Atom processor support in the Snow Leopard 10.6.2 update, it was one of the first times they’d actively tried to stop hobbyist hackintoshing. It was also sort of a dick move! Luckily, it’s not going to stick.


November 10, 2009
Software

Mac OS X 10.6.2 Update Missing Atom Support, Breaks Hackintosh

If you’re using a Hackintosh then you might want to wait before upgrading to Mac OS X 10.6.2 because for all the bug fixes it brings, it lacks the Intel Atom support necessary for our beloved Hackintoshes.


November 8, 2009
Software

Latest Snow Leopard Developer Build Breaks Hackintosh Again

Enough with the back-and-forth already, Apple. If you’re going to kill Atom support then just kill it. Don’t toy with us, taking and giving like some sort of some sort of merciless god.


November 6, 2009
Software

Surprise! Psystar’s Rebel EFI Software And Customer Service Shady

Psystar’s Rebel EFI software promises that you can install OS X on any PC with a Core 2 Duo, Quad, i7 or Xeon Nehalem processor for $US50, but we are discovering that you will probably end up getting screwed royally.


November 5, 2009
Software

OS X 10.6.2 Does Not Ditch Atom Support, Hackintosh Safe

It appears that Atom support has resurfaced in the latest developer build (10C535), so users running OS X on Atom netbooks are safe for now. Although, anything can happen between now and the final build. [Stell via 9to5Mac via Crunchgear]


November 2, 2009
Computing

Is Apple Trying To Kill The Hackintosh Netbook?

Coders have confirmed that the developer build of OS X 10.6.2 kills support for netbook Atom processors. Nothing’s final yet, of course, but given Apple’s lame fight with Palm over iTunes compatibility, are hackintosh netbooks next in the firing line?


October 25, 2009
Computing

How To: Hackintosh A Dell Mini 10v Into The Ultimate Snow Leopard Netbook

Here’s the pitch: a 10-inch, almost-pocketable computer, running Snow Leopard, the best consumer OS money can currently buy. It costs only $US300 (AU$549). Sound good? Here’s how to make your own.


October 24, 2009
Software

Yep, Psystar’s Rebel EFI Works: Make Your PC A Mac For $US50

In case you missed it, Psystar’s new downloadable software lets you install OS X on any PC with a Core 2 Duo, Quad, i7 or Xeon Nehalem processor. CrunchGear tried it on an HP TouchSmart, and even the touchscreen worked.