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We believe in the long term value of Apple hardware. You should be able to use your Apple gear as long as it helps you remain productive and meets your needs, upgrading only as necessary. We want to help maximize the life of your Apple gear.
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Guide to NuBus Video Cards - Low End Mac
This is a not-quite-comprehensive guide to NuBus video cards for the Mac. Also see our Guide to LC PDS Video Cards, Guide to 030 PDS Video Cards, and Guide to Video Cards for 68000 Macs By Brand Apple...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Moving forward, anytime there’s an issue with the website pleases submit them here. You can find this page under the software page from the site’s menu. This will help keep me organized and keep track.
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Low End Mac Bug Reporter - Low End Mac
If you have a screenshot or something you’d like to upload, you cannot do it in this form and instead must do it in a different form. Click here for this form where you can submit screenshots. Loadin...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Moving forward, anytime there’s an issue with the website pleases submit them here. You can find this page under the software page from the site’s menu. This will help keep me organized and keep track.
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Working on some things using an iPhone Air camera, printer paper cutout, and a few different light sources.
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Working on some things using an iPhone Air camera, printer paper cutout, and a few different light sources.
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I ran a modern Linux desktop on a Pentium 1, and it was quite surprising... www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DiK...
November 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I ran a modern Linux desktop on a Pentium 1, and it was quite surprising... www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DiK...
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You’ve heard of the Unix 2038 Problem.
I bet you haven’t heard of the GPS 2038 problem.
Every GPS navigation device in existence experiences an integer overflow every 19.6 years.
Last time, it wiped out iPhones, NOAA weather buoys, and a number of flights in China:
I bet you haven’t heard of the GPS 2038 problem.
Every GPS navigation device in existence experiences an integer overflow every 19.6 years.
Last time, it wiped out iPhones, NOAA weather buoys, and a number of flights in China:
November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
You’ve heard of the Unix 2038 Problem.
I bet you haven’t heard of the GPS 2038 problem.
Every GPS navigation device in existence experiences an integer overflow every 19.6 years.
Last time, it wiped out iPhones, NOAA weather buoys, and a number of flights in China:
I bet you haven’t heard of the GPS 2038 problem.
Every GPS navigation device in existence experiences an integer overflow every 19.6 years.
Last time, it wiped out iPhones, NOAA weather buoys, and a number of flights in China:
Reposted by Low End Mac
Everyday.
November 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Everyday.
New article! A brief overview of the current Wi-Fi standards already out in Late 2025.
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IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi Standards, Late 2025 - Low End Mac
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-...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
New article! A brief overview of the current Wi-Fi standards already out in Late 2025.
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It’s a real “Plus.”
Rumour has it that you can still look through record stores and find absolute classics.
November 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It’s a real “Plus.”
The first time I got my hands on an iMac G5 in Mid-2010, that's when I knew I had to upgrade from the Power Mac G4. I didn't get a Power Mac G5 until 2011, and used this iMac G5 in tandem with the other daily drivers until then. Had no idea at the time how unreliable this would be down the road..
November 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The first time I got my hands on an iMac G5 in Mid-2010, that's when I knew I had to upgrade from the Power Mac G4. I didn't get a Power Mac G5 until 2011, and used this iMac G5 in tandem with the other daily drivers until then. Had no idea at the time how unreliable this would be down the road..
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.
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YouTube restores CyberCPU Tech's videos, but not for Greg Hrutkay or Britec09? - Low End Mac
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 loom...
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November 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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.
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New article! The tech specs for the M5 iPad Pro. Includes a detailed breakdown of order numbers and pricing.
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M5 iPad Pro (Late 2025) - Low End Mac
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...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
New article! The tech specs for the M5 iPad Pro. Includes a detailed breakdown of order numbers and pricing.
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Since some of you likes the last post, here is one more about the unusual mods I've done over the years. 😁
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Even more of my unusual Mac mods over the years, Part 2 - Low End Mac
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/upg...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Since some of you likes the last post, here is one more about the unusual mods I've done over the years. 😁
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I made a thing in photoshop today out of a picture I accidentally took on my iPhone 3GS sometime in 2011 using a light filter, a rainy window, and a halogen lamp to mimic the sun. For fun!
Edit: Fixed the secondary letters
Edit: Fixed the secondary letters
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I made a thing in photoshop today out of a picture I accidentally took on my iPhone 3GS sometime in 2011 using a light filter, a rainy window, and a halogen lamp to mimic the sun. For fun!
Edit: Fixed the secondary letters
Edit: Fixed the secondary letters
Lake Tahoe is named after macOS Tahoe
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Lake Tahoe is named after macOS Tahoe
Greg Hrutkay from our LEM team had a video taken down on his channel about nonstandard Windows 11 installations, by YouTube's AI. I wanted to take a moment to recognize what's going on and share a few thoughts as well.
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Youtube AI is taking down videos about nonstandard Windows 11 installs - Low End Mac
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...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Greg Hrutkay from our LEM team had a video taken down on his channel about nonstandard Windows 11 installations, by YouTube's AI. I wanted to take a moment to recognize what's going on and share a few thoughts as well.
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Nice that a relatively modern J5 Create 1080p webcam can work with a Power Mac running Leopard!
October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Nice that a relatively modern J5 Create 1080p webcam can work with a Power Mac running Leopard!
