Installing Mac OS X Lion – Hackintosh

Firstly – what is a Hackintosh?  

It is a standard PC running Mac OS

Why do it?

Well it will save you a heap of money amongst other things (fancy a £2500 Mac Pro for £500?) – and you get to try something new…

What will I need?

Really you need an Intel based recent PC (such as Core 2 Duo/Quad or i3/i5/i7 CPU)

What else is important?

You should have a good idea of how computers work – this will require you to change some settings on your PC’s BIOS (system board software) and also risks losing your Windows installation if you haven’t got the knowledge to place the install in the right place.

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Nikon Camera Control Pro – Alternative

Well I have two Nikon DSLR’s, I also have a Macbook and I want to shoot tethered when I am in the studio. It’s easier to check my focus/composition when I see it on my lovely Macbook screen.

So do I want to pay hundreds of pounds for Nikon Camera Control Pro 2? – Not really…

Do I want it for free… yes please… Continue reading