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Convert .DMG to .ISO in Mac OS X

Let’s say you’ve created a .DMG file in OS X and you want to make it a disk image before you burn it to CD or DVD. There’s no need to buy MagicISO or other programs. Simply open “Terminal” in your copy of OS X and type in the following: hdiutil convert /path/to/filename.dmg -format UDTO [...]

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Sat, November 26 2011 » technology » Comments Off

3 Ways To Not Get Juiced By Apple

Are you looking to buy an iPhone, iPad, or other Apple product? Here’s a quick list of things you should look into before buying any piece of Apple Hardware. Full disclosure statement: Back in the 80s my family owned an Apple IIC and in 2001 I purchased a Titanium G4 PowerBook. I use OS X, [...]

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Wed, March 2 2011 » technology » Comments Off