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OS X 10.9 Coming Later This Year?

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Apple to release OS X 10.9 with new power-user features
05-06-13-According to 9to5 Mac sources, OS X 10.9 will focus on power user enhancements and take core features from IOS. Unlike past major updates like Leopard and Lion, it's unlikely that 10.9 will be an overhauled approach to how the OS feels and functions. You can click on the picture above to go to and read the entire article.

Foxconn G31MXP-K successful!

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Intel G31 + ICH7 chipset combo mATX form factor.
05-21-13-I have successfully installed both Lion and Mountain Lion via both myHack and UniBeast. 

There were a few problems along the way, but those were quickly overcome and for the most part this was an uneventful Hack.

I don't plan to post a guide for this system unless it is specifically requested. I have written a synopsis of my experiences complete with the files I used and it can be found here.

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Monthly Features

Video of the Month

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Fusion Drive Hackintosh - First Look and Hands On

Article of the Month

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How to set up a Fusion drive on a Hackintosh

Tip of the Month

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Backing up your running Hackintosh. A hackintosh must. No more reinstalling!

App of the Month

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Super Memory Cleaner

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System Build of the Month
The complete system this month features a combination of ebay and Newegg items to make an inexpensive Hackintosh project.

FOXCONN G31MXP-K
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz
G.SKILL 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
DIYPC MiniQ1-W White Mini Tower 
Western Digital 320GB Hard Drive
LITE-ON DVD Burner
EVGA GeForce 210 512MB Video Card
LOGISYS 480W ATX12V PSU
Heatsink Cooling Fan for 775 CPU 
             $239.31*
*As always, prices and availability are subject to change at any time.
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