Posts Categorized: Apple

How to Enable TRIM on Your Mac’s SSD in OS X 10.6.7

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Just recently, Apple started supporting TRIM in OS X Lion 10.7 Beta 1 build and also for Apple SSD’s in the new 2011 MacBook Pro’s with Snow Leopard 10.6.6 pre-loaded.

I came across this forum post on HardMac describing how to enable TRIM on third party SSD’s.

I followed the instructions and was able to get TRIM enabled for my 160GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD on my 2010 MacBook Pro. The post, however, is hard to follow, so I’ll do my best to explain how to enable TRIM on your own SSD.

WARNING: YOU ARE EDITING SYSTEM FILES. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR SYSTEM IS DAMAGED DURING THIS PROCESS. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS IF YOU ARE NOT COMPUTER/MAC SAVVY.

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Five Star Apps ✭✭✭✭✭

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I decided to start a new project called Five Star Apps on Tumblr. It has gotten to the point where it has become increasingly difficult and frustrating trying to find awesome apps. It’s mainly because there were once great sites that had great content but abruptly stopped posting. There are Mac sites out there that… Read more »

Cold Water on iPad 2 Retina Display

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John Gruber just discussed how the iPad 2 retina display is too good to be true: But so what’s the deal with those double-resolution UI graphics in iBooks? I don’t know, but my guess is that it’s just the work of a UI designer thinking ahead. Sooner or later, the iPad will get a retina display,… Read more »

Why Apple Will Still Be Apple Even After Steve Jobs

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On Quora, someone asked: Will Apple ever be able to find a new “Prophet” to replace Steve Jobs? Will it be one person or a team? Who are the best candidates? Expectations might be too high for a single individual to take the role of CEO, but Apple might need a single strong leader with a… Read more »

Wood Tile@2x.Png in iBooks 1.2 Hints at 2x iPad 2 Resolution

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Earlier today, Joshua Topolsky wrote: It seems likely that the device will land around April (perfectly timed with the 12-month product cycle Apple enjoys). And what about that device? From what we’ve been told, the thinner, sleeker tablet will sport a new screen technology that is akin to (though not the same as) the iPhone… Read more »

At&T Tracking What iPhone Firmware You Are On?

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I’ve been on 4.1 for a while because I’ve been too lazy to update my iPhone 4 to iOS 4.2.1. I just got this SMS from AT&T a few minutes ago.. It seems like AT&T is tracking what firmware everyone is using on the iPhone and wants people to update. I’ve never gotten a message… Read more »

Twitter for Mac (Aka Tweetie 2) Easter Eggs

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You finally updated OS X to 10.6.6, and the very first app you downloaded from the Mac App Store was no other than Twitter for Mac (aka Tweetie 2). Great, you love the app, but there’s a few things that would make your life better. Then, out of nowhere, MacHeist comes out and says there… Read more »