Did you upgrade to v10 of Flash Player and now your browser runs really slow especially when trying to play any sort of flash video?

If so then maybe you should downgrade to v9. I run an older G4 Powerbook and was running into this issue until a friend of mine emailed me a few files to downgrade my flash player to v9. Now my browser runs much nicer.

Here are the files:
Flash Player Uninstaller OSX

Flash Player v9 Files OSX

Run the uninstaller, then copy the two files in the flashplayer9r159 disk image to /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/

That’s all. I hope this helps!

Apple has offered developers a way to beta test iPhone applications with up to 100 iPhones. Some developers have already started using this to their advantage by giving their software out as free public betas. But, you must supply a developer with your iPhone’s UDID (unique device identifier) in order to install these “Ad-hoc” applications on your iPhone.

To find your iPhone’s UDID, just plug it into your computer and wait until iTunes recognizes it. Please note that a Firewire iPod cable will not work, since the iPhone does not have the proper hardware to support firewire connections. Select your phone from the Devices list in iTunes and click the “Summary” tab. To see your UDID, click on the word “serial number” beside the picture of the iPhone. You should see the word “identifer” and an alphanumeric string – this is your UDID.

Alternative: You can also download an app from the Apple Store called Ad Hoc Helper which is a free download. Here is the itunes store URL http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=285691333&mt=8

To copy it, just press command + C on your Mac’s keyboard (or control + C in Windows). Now comes the hard part: getting on a developer’s beta testing list.

Well, engadget was sort of successful in this installation. I guess one could say that doing such a thing could be compared to sticking a Hemi into a Chevette. The motor fits, and still runs, but the suspension barely hold the front of the car up, and we can’t go past 30mph, oh and did I mention there are no brakes? It seems that they got it installed, but a lot of useful features such as the DVD player, just don’t work. The OS requires more than just a ATI Rage 128 video card, to do anything pretty. And unfortunately there are a lot of pretty things to see in 10.5. I myself, have pretty much the same computer that they tried the install on. It’s just running the original processor still, which is dual 450mhz G4s. It runs 10.4 just fine, and I’m happy with that. If anyone knows of a super cheap (free) G5 for sale, please let me know. The knew OS looks like it’s all there. Cheers!

Shortcuts

A repository for every keyboard secret in OS X. Some of these are well known, some are not. Shortcuts in the Menu category are common rather than universal. This list should continue to grow exponentially over time.

The release of the MacBook Pro was big news: It was Apple’s first laptop with two processing cores, the first to use Intel chips, and had the feature set and price tag professional users are accustomed to. The new MacBook, on the other hand, replaces both the iBook and the 12-inch PowerBook G4 in Apple’s product line. As you might expect from a product that replaces both a consumer and professional system, the MacBook is a fascinating hybrid of high-end features and cost-conscious engineering. Now that we’ve spent several days with these new laptops, here are some answers to several burning MacBook questions.

For a long time now I’ve been obsessed with my computer desktop and whether or not it helps me work efficiently. I find desktop eye-candy fascinating yet in the end it always seems to get in my way or distract me from doing serious work. Because I’m always worried that I’m not making the most of my desktop, I always like to ask people what their desktop looks like. In the spirit of my obsession, I thought it would be fun if everyone posted a screenshot of what their desktop looks like. Since the purpose of this idea is to see what everyone’s work environment looks like, it is only fair that you post a screenshot of your everyday desktop not one beefed to the max with eye-candy. Also, if you have an unusual setup or don’t check the site often, please include a description of what environment/programs you use.