macosxhints - A new way to resuscitate a dead battery (OS X, iBook)

macosxhints - A new way to resuscitate a dead battery

PowerBook and iBook: AC Adapter, Battery, and Charger Identification

PowerBook and iBook: AC Adapter, Battery, and Charger Identification

PowerBook and iBook: How to Calibrate a Battery for Best Performance

PowerBook and iBook: How to Calibrate a Battery for Best Performance

1. Plug the power adapter in and fully charge your computer's battery until the battery indicator lights turn off and the adapter plug ring goes from amber to green, which indicates that the battery is fully charged.
2. Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook or PowerBook. When your battery gets low, you will see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. Continue to use your computer until it goes to sleep. At that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for calibration.
3. Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.

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I think one has to folow a similar procedure with the iPod too. On first use Apple also recommends draining to sleep then charging to full.

When an iBook or iPod really loses its battery calibration, one may need to do a reset (standard reset on iPod, PMU reset on iBook) after plugging in the discharged device.

Burnz Features - CD burner for OS X -- looks very promising

Burnz Features: "-- Including Firewire burners. You can buy a Pioneer DVR-105 for about $150, drop it into a $60 firewire case, and have an external 'Superdrive' for your FireWire capable iMac, iBook, PowerBook or burner-deprived B&W G3 or later minitower. "

Google Deskbar help and keyboard shortcuts

Google Deskbar HelpThe latest magic from Google ...

iBook G4 Developer Notes: Getting the real word on the new iBooks

iBook G4 Developer Note: About This Developer Note

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Far better than the usual marketing materials.

DeLocalizer: make room for Panther

Bombich Software: DeLocalizerIt's said to free up about 1GB of room. I'll need to free some space before I try Panther (after the first set of fixes are out!)