KextBeast: Simple Kext Installer

Posted by tonymacx86 on Thursday, August 19, 2010
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Introducing KextBeast!  MacMan and I made this quick little package to help us test various drivers, and we thought it would help you all as well.  It's a simple installer for any .kext, .plugin, or .bundle files.  It will also do multiple files at once and rebuild caches. 


For now, it only works for files that are meant to be installed in /System/Library/Extensions, such as network, graphics, and some audio drivers. 

How it works:

 1. Place files on desktop.
 2. Run KextBeast
 3. Reboot

-tonymacx86 & MacMan
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DSDT Database Redesigned

Posted by tonymacx86 on Monday, August 09, 2010
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We've completely redesigned the DSDT Database and it's now hosted on the tonymacx86 Forum.  As part of the improvements we've opened it up to all manufacturers of socket 1156 and 1366 motherboards.  In addition to improving usability, we will now list current and previous DSDT versions.

We will continue to collect and edit with minimal edits all Gigabyte H55 / P55 / X58 DSDTs here:


But will accept and collect all other pre-edited DSDTs here:


As always, we are committed to being the premier site for OSx86 resources! 

-tonymacx86 & MacMan
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tonymacx86 Public Service Announcement: Audio

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Music and animation by Adamsmasher. Enjoy!

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Building a CustoMac: CustoMac Pro 2010

Posted by tonymacx86 on Monday, August 02, 2010
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Apple recently released details of the upcoming Mac Pro Mid 2010 refresh, and we thought it might be interesting to do a speculative build based on some of the same or equivalent parts. 

So here are the details on how you can build this CustoMac. As always, CustoMac builds are compatible with iBoot + MultiBeast and designed to run Mac OS X as the primary operating system. 

CustoMac Pro 2010
Core i7-930 - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R - ATI 5770 1GB - 6GB DDR3 RAM
 $1224.46


 
Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint 1 TB $69.90


CD/DVD Burner: Sony Optiarc Black $29.45

CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 2 $47.95

Case:  Cooler Master HAF 922M $89.99 

Power Supply:  Corsair TX 850-Watt  $129.99

Operating System: Mac OS X Snow Leopard $26.35


Optional Accessories


Targus USB Bluetooth Adapter $21.99
NOTE: Only MODEL NO: ACB10us v1.0 will wake from sleep.

Oh, and don't forget, if you end up buying anything, click through one of the links above, or in the sidebar.  That way, you'll be supporting the site, as well as getting the best prices.  Thanks in advance!
For the first article in this series, see Building a CustoMac: 3 Complete PC Builds for OS X.
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