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    Best Xbox 360 model?

    I have some cash laying around after the holidays, and I am interested in buying a 360. I just want the 360 to play halo and CoD 4 with my buds online. Which model should i get? I always like staying on the cheap side of things, but is there actually a benefit to getting a 120gb hd? I...
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    Torrent Damage Invite

    I found a dead thread from here thru google that was giving out torrent damage invites. I was wondering if anyone has an invite that they could throw my way. [myusername]@gmail.com Thanks
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    My HD bricked

    Today i was trying to install Ubuntu, and i had my macbook next to me so i could follow instructions (yes I'm a linux noob) and everything froze. I tried to ctrl +fn+esc, or whatever the combo is, and nothing happened. So i held the power button until everything went off. Then i booted up...
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    Help Setting Up an Ubuntu Server

    So I'm trying to set up a server just for random fun. I had messed around with Ubuntu a little before, so I know that it's well run and supported by a lot of people. I decided to give Ubuntu server a go. I came across this tutorial and decided to give it a try. I had downloaded the new...
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    What Mac News Sites do You Use?

    I use digg, which is really a compilation Macrumors, Engadget, Tuaw, AppleInsider, and MacInformant MacInformant is actually relatively new, but I really like it. I recommend that everyone check it out and add it to your daily mix.
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    Mac Games List

    I figure it would be cool to create a list of all the games you play on your mac. Free games are prefered, but if its worth the buy i guess you can recommend it. my favorite game that i found on the mac is Tremulous. Its pretty fun to sit and play, nothing hardcore but the gameplay isnt too...
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    Help Protecting Wi-fi

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    Bootcamp

    a friend of mine is giving me a free version of xp, so we thought it would be cool to try out bootcamp on my macbook. Is there anything that i should keep in mind while installing it? I can wipe that section of the disk right?, and make everything back to normal?
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    Macheist

    Just want to make sure everyone here is a part of the program, it's free and I'll invite any one who is interested and not yet in.
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    iTunes glitch?

    so it might just be my computer being stupid, although i hope not. But heres a pic of the small issue, i am not really worried, i just was wondering if anyone knows if this is a standard problem or whatever.
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    Back up Program

    I am want to have a fall back for all my data. So i was wondering what programs there is out there. Isnt there one that has an umbrella icon?
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    Usenet?

    Just looking for some free apps, and i run across panic.com. They offer usenet access for ~$15.00 per month. They say it is news, but what the fuck does that mean? Is it a service like lexus nexis?
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    terminal

    I've never used terminal before, and i am just wondering what sort of things i can do with it. Can i launch apps? anything remotely fun?
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    os x iso burning app?

    just need to burn an ubuntu disc. :)
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    Browser of choice?

    So today i switched from FireFox to Camino, just to try it out. (did anyone else notice that firefox got alot uglier with 2.0?) Any way, post your browser of choice and why! Any you hate? Any completely random opinons on browsers?!?
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    iSight audio recording program

    I have a dire need for a program that will record audio imput from the built in iSight camera on my macbook, and then spit out a mp3 file. In case anyone is wondering why, it's for a concert band tryout.
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    Computer bricked?

    So my parents computer has been making clicking noises recently, i think corresponding to when it uses the processor, or maybe the hd. So today when attempting to turn on the computer on, they find that the fans spin up and it sounds like the hd is spinning, but them every thing just turns...
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    "Panic Button" app?

    is there anything on the Mac side of things that i can run and will completely wipe my hardrive?
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    Is there a way to access my desktop from a windows computer?

    I would like to be able to access my computer from school. Kinda like VNC. But my school only has windows computers. I dont know if that is even possible. So yeah, is there any solutions?
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    Is flash universal?

    recently i have had a bit of time and been playing some of those addictive online games, but it seems that they all run noticably slower. soo yeah...
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    Getting rid of the linux Partition?

    I know this is entirely a noob question, but how do i uninstall Ubuntu on a hd that also has Win98 on it? Is there something inside of Ubuntu for that?
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    Ubuntu recognize airport cards?

    I have the dapper CDs from the ShipIt deal, and they wont pick up the airport card on my Macbook. I assume since it is a pretty run of the mill device that there should somedrivers for it out there somewhere. So if anyone has a step in right direction that would be freaking awsome.
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    Tabs in Safari?

    is it possible to have tabs in safari? and if so how would i set it up?
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    Eraser for OSX?

    I need something similar to this because i have some, err, "short art films" i would like nobody to find.
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    Macbook Randomly shutting Down!!

    is it my fault do u think? it just is completly random and instant.
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    Mac "Mspaint"?

    What is the mac counterpart to paint? I just need very basic text and drawing tools. Paint.Net?
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    How to copy songs off your iPod

    Im sure there an app, link or name will do. thanks!
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    New egg troubles!!

    I ordered my gig stick of ram and a bluetooth mouse off of newegg on monday, it i still don't have it!!! Im so irritated! I need that shit by sunday, and on the website they say they don't deliver on weekends! omg. I understand that with the 4th and all that i wouldnt get it until today at...
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    Help Protecting Wi-fi

    So my dad wants me to ask around here for help securing his linksis router. We have suspisions that the neighbor is using it to p2p, which interups our p2p. :D Anyway i can get the exact model number but i assume it's easier than that. If it makes any difference the computer that is...
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    My New Macbook!!!

    So today i finally went out and got my Macbook! I got the black on and i will update the ram to 1.25 gigs within the week, and then later add another stick for 2gigs. My reasoning for the black one? Well, i really think the white ones look like toys from the outside, and my dad said he'd...
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    Help me decide...

    Very simple, is it a good idea to wait to get a Macbook until the discoloration issue is worked out? Or does apple cover the discoloration and if it happens can i return it? Should i wait, i really kinda want it now though.
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    Ubuntu on a Macbook

    Does any one know if ubuntu would be able to detect all the hardware on Macbook? Would it succesfully get an internet connection?
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    Vista on a Macbook?

    First of all, would vista run well on a macboook? and secondly would it be a free install, or would i have to install vista over a previously existing version of windows? Im just trying to be frugal and still have a windows environment to fall back on. EDIT: Oh and by the way, Does ubuntu...
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    Apple Hi-Fi?

    If you look at their online store the front page doesnt even mention it once. Infact they have an advertisement for the Bose SoundDock. Did they "can" their speaker system, or are they just not pushing the sales of it any more. And who actually bought one?
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    Macbook Ventilation

    Since the Macbook air vents are located under the screen, does the the computer cool off faster with the screen up or down? Assuming there are no processes running.
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    How do i start

    i know there's probably a bazillion threads that cover this, but whatever. How do do i setup a computer to fold? The hardfolding website is down, so if anyone can help thats great.
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    Dual Booting Questions

    Hey i love to mess around with Linux and Ubuntu but sadly the only computer i would be able to do that the most succesfully with is a family computer. So let me get to the question, Is there a more user freindly way to dual boot a computer. I've used grub and its ugly and always comes up when...
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    Wi-Fi problems with the Macbook?

    i read in an article today that macbooks have wi-fi problems, i've never heard anything about that here but i was wondering if any one had some insight into the issue.
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    PC emulation in OSX?

    Is there some sort of program that emulates a PC environment so i can play Quake 3 without having to buy a copy of windows and install bootcamp, or paralells? Would it be at all fast enough on just a core duo 2.0ghz?
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    Please Give me the Noob intro into Macs

    I'm planning on getting a Macbook in the next week, and it will be my first mac. I have always been a windows user with a small amount of time spent screwing around with linux. I want to get the Macbook for its sexyness and it portability. I do plan on playing WoW on it and im a little bit...
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