How-to: Replacing Hard Drive on iMac G5

In this "how-to" video, I show you how to replace the hard drive of an iMac G5.

My hard drive died on my own iMac G5 I was getting ready to sell after replacing the power supply due to dead capacitors. Since this video, I've been able to install the Mac OSx 10.5 Leopard operating system, and it is currently for sale as of the publishing date of this post.

Still confused?

• Read Apple's manual here (PDF): http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/imacg5_17inch_harddrive.pdf
• Post questions in the form of a comment under the YouTube video (not this post, please)

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/technologylasts

iMac or MacBook Pro?

Many Apple consumers, including me, when they decide to purchase a Mac computer, they can't decide between the iMac and the MacBook Pro. Speaking more generally, this topic is about "Desktop Vs Laptop". Which one is the best for you? Read the article to find out.

First of all let's see who should buy the iMac. If you are a professional graphic designer or video editor (and even if you aren't professional, but it's your job or something else in a high level), the iMac's beautiful huge screen with the amazing resolution, will be perfect for you. If you want to use your computer like a TV, for watching Netflix, or as an external monitor for your gaming console, or for gaming on your Mac again the iMac is your gadget. And finally, if you don't use and need that much your computer while traveling (or even if you don't travel that much), the iMac is your computer.

Now let's take a look who should buy a MacBook. I would suggest the MacBook if you do a lot of traveling and you really need and use your computer. It's a portable and a really powerful computer. If you still do graphic designing and video editing but you do it like a hobby and not as your main job, I think MacBook's display is good enough.

Now it comes another question. What if the user wants portability and a big display for home in the same time? In my opinion, you should buy the 13” MacBook Pro, and for external monitor the fantastic 27", Apple's Thunderbolt Display. If you can't afford buying Apple's Thunderbolt display, you can still find really good 24” monitors (I suggest you Asus) at Amazon for around 250$-500$.

I am currently asking this question to myself too and can't decide. I am in both, the first and the third occasion. Firstly I want to see the new 2012 iMacs and MacBook Pros which will be coming soon, and then, depending on the new features that those two computers will have, this will help me to choose.

I hope this article helped you out to understand in which occasion you are and which Mac is better for you (compared to those two). Thanks so much for reading, if you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comment section below or mention me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

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Review: Blue Snowball Microphone

In today's post I'm doing a quick review of the Blue Snowball Microphone. It's priced at $99 but if you'd like a cheaper way to go, go with Amazon. The Blue Snowball Microphone has a very unique form factor; a ball. It's actually pretty cool looking to me. It's also got a mount that helps keep it stable while use. The stand has three adjustable legs to create easy and hassle free transportation. Overall I'm very satisfied with my microphone. You can use it for podcasting, video blogging, music creation and more! Personally, I use it for my YouTube videos and my live webcasts on uStream.TV. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to take a look at my post. 

If you'd like to see more content check out my YouTube channel: ace4vikings

Elago M2 Mobile Stand

This is a quick review of the Elago M2 Mobile Stand. It is designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It is made out of aluminum so it is not only very strong, but it also matches the MacBook Pro and iMac. I think it's a great stand because you can use your iPhone in both portrait and landscape. Also, when you are using it, you still have complete access to all of your ports.

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Whats in my Dock v3

Whats in my Dock? This video will tell you whats in my Mac OS X Dock.

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