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I felt inspired to try new things with lighting effects, just to experiment and snap a couple pictures. This cutout and set of photos is mostly just a draft, and could pave the way for further ideas. The most challenging part was working with limited sets of tools on the… Read more »

In order for computers and devices alike to be able to communicate wirelessly, a set of technical standards were drafted known as IEEE 802.11. Using radio waves, our devices talk back and forth to Wi-Fi routers, repeaters, extenders, etc; . . IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) is the… Read more »

On October 30th 2025, Low End Mac highlighted how YouTube was taking down videos about nonstandard Windows installs. In the days since there’s been a new development, but for some the event still looms in the air like a dark cloud. Will YouTube restore the videos for others as well?… Read more »

That’s my question for you today – which Mac was your first, or which one caught your attention to show an interest in Apple computers? For myself, the journey started in 2008-2009. I was a PC user then in 2008, was having issues with my old modified Gateway PC, and… Read more »

With the release of the new M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro on October 22nd, we’re 5 generations into the Apple Silicon lineup, marking half a decade since Apple Silicon became available. Although the new chip was announced quietly, it’s hard to remain silent about something – it gives pro-level… Read more »

Imagine being able to add a slightly modernized version of Spotlight onto your PowerPC Mac, that hovers as a movable search bar and could also initiate google searches too? . . For some this may unlock a memory, for others such as myself – the app flew completely under the… Read more »

Since some readers liked the unusual Mac mods in a recent article, I’ve decided to go with a part 2 to share some more! I was a PC user before I became a Mac user in 2008, the mindset of modifying/upgrading your PC as you desired made it’s way over… Read more »

It was a rainy day sometime ago in 2011, when I got bored and decided to use some sort of color light filter and play around with the iPhone 3GS camera. Fast forward to Photoshopping in 2025 and here is the result: . . How it was done You’re just… Read more »

Some of us like to tinker around with our Macs – upgrading, modifying, even pushing the machine well beyond what it was ever meant to do. As a longtime technology enthusiast who likes to explore and experiment, I’ve tried tons of impractical things with my Macs over the years. Sometimes… Read more »

Dear readers, As you all know, Low End Mac strives to help you get the most out of your Mac, to maximize the life of your Apple gear, upgrading only as necessary or desired. With many devices left out of the fold, it’s only natural for one to find alternative… Read more »