Category Archives: Joe’s Garage

Boot Error!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Having completed my buddy Dan’s mighty Customac Pro, I decided to turn my attentions to my smaller but still wonderful Customac Mini and show it a little tender loving care in the form of a brand new hard-drive. The problem … Continue reading →

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Making it a Mac

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Joe_Williams

The pile of PC parts that runs Mac’s operating system is referred to as a Hackintosh because you have to Hack the system with a few software workarounds in order for the software to cooperate with the non-Apple hardware.

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Love is Lovelier…

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Joe_Williams

…the second time around!Here are the two Hackintoshes or CustoMacs I’ve built. They are PCs I’ve put together, and on which I’ve installed Apple’s OS. For most all intents and purposes, they act and operate just like Macs. On top … Continue reading →

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It’s ALIVE!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Joe_Williams

It was around Christmas time when Apple was rolling out their modern marvel of industrial design, the black and beautiful Mac Pro, and my good friend Dan was starting to get an itch for a new toy. He liked the … Continue reading →

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It’s Coming Together

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Joe_Williams

I’m taking my time – some things are too good to be rushed. Stay tuned, faithful readers, to see what this pile of parts becomes!

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What’s He Doing Now?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Various components have been delivered to my door, and it’s my task to assemble them. What’s he working on now? Stay tuned to find out!

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Merry Christmas to Me!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Joe_Williams

A while back, I wrote about my experiences with my Roku box, and it seems to be a fairly popular post. People seeking information on Roku boxes or the possibility of cutting the cord seem to land on my site. … Continue reading →

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