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Archive for February, 2008
What PCI USB 2.0 card should I use?
Hardware, Intel Macs, iPod / iTunes / 0 Comments
I am contemplating an upgrade card for USB 2.0. My computer only shippedwith 1.1, I think. It is an Power Mac G4 (FW 800). I have heard that PCIUSB cards can cause problems. I am trying to do this in order to buy aniPod. Any suggestions?
When Apple started selling USB-only iPods they compiled a short list of USB 2.0 card makers that they liked. It was aimed at PC owners because Apple would prefer you buy a new USB 2.0 equipped Mac, but the list is a good Mac resource too. Here is the link. On that list is IOgear, who I like because of their Mac/Linux support. The card has 3 USB 2.0 ports and 2 FireWire 400 ports. I know you already have FireWire, but I have always found having extra FireWire ports to be of great benefit.
Recovering music files from an iPod
Hardware, Laptops & Notebooks, Networking, Software, iPod / iTunes / 0 Comments
How can I transfer tunes from my iPod (30 gb) back to my G4 computer? I have erased them from my computer by accident… but have them all still on my iPod … I am afraid if I try to sync the iPod it will remove them.
We have two staff picks that will do the job and recover your lost tunes.
First there is iPod Access:
www.findleydesigns.com/ipodaccess/
and then we have iPodRip:
www.thelittleappfactory.com/application.php?app=iPodRip
Both should help you out but give them each a try and see which one you want to keep around… for the next time you need it.
