Virtual XP on Powerbook G4?

I've been toying with the idea of running Windows XP on OSX 10.4. You know, just to run the occasional odd program that somehow has no Mac equivalents. Unfortunately, my choice is very limited as I'm using a PowerPC Mac and not an Intel Mac. Almost all virtualization software run on Intel Macs.

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D-Link DSL 2640T & Netgear DG834 – WEP connection problem on Mac

As I mentioned in my last article on DSL-2640T setup, I managed to setup the device and everyone but me got online. The security was set to WEP, I tried to join the wireless network no less than 50 times different ways but to no avail. Dissatisfied and very reluctantly, I gave up.

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Open Transport Tycoon Deluxe

For those into simulation games, Open Transport Tycoon Deluxe is a classic and now avaiable as open source.

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Increase P2P download speed on Streamyx – Mac Style

Ok, I realised that there is nothing to be done but to upgrade the package. As I researched, I stumbled across postings in forums and blogs about TM throttling P2P and torrent downloads. So, that was my moment of enlightenment. After much reading, I have found a way to improve the download speed and overall browsing experience. Best of all, it's free.

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