First please watch the video above as it will help you better understand the tools required to get this job done correctly.
I have always had the issue of Mac OS X not having the best IRC clients. So I decided to start using mIRC within a VM (Virtual Machine) Running windows XP. However the problem I ran into was not getting the fancy growl notifications when I received a PM or Highlight. To solve this issue we at Geekologist have found a way to get mIRC to send notifications to Growl via SSH.
Requirements :
- plink.exe – It can be download from putty’s download page. (Just google Putty)
- growlnotify – This is included in the software bundle when you download Growl
- mIRC (Obvious)
- SSH enabled on the Mac – (Follow the instructions in the video to do this)
- Growl installed and running on the mac
mIRC Scripts you will need :
For Highlights :
On $*:Text:*:#: {
if ($highlight($1-)) {
if (($0 == 1) && ($1 isnum)) return
else echo $color(highlight) -ts -Highlight- $nick highlighted you in $chan $+ . ( $+ $replace($1-,$ifmatch, $+ $ifmatch $+ ) $+ )
/run -hide plink.exe -ssh MACIP -l YOURUSERNAME -pw YOURPASSWORD /Users/YOURUSERNAME/growlnotify –image ‘/users/YOURUSERNAME/images.png’ -t ‘ Highlight from $nick ‘ -m ‘ $chan $+ : $replace($1-,$ifmatch, $+ $ifmatch $+ ) $+ ‘ -n ‘ mIRC ‘
}For PM’s :
On $*:Text:*:?: {
if ($nick == $active) { return }
/run -hide plink.exe -ssh MACIP -l YOURUSERNAME -pw YOURPASSWORD /Users/YOURUSERNAME/growlnotify –image ‘/Users/YOURUSERNAME/images.png’ -t ‘PM from $nick ‘ -m ‘ $1- ‘
}
Please replace YOURUSERNAME with your mac username, YOURPASSWORD with your mac password and MACIP with the IP address of the mac running growl.
If you have any questions or comments please leave them below.
Dave answers your questions about how he records audio for our podcasts and shows you a few tips getting started with your own audio setup.
Using his Alesis MULTIMIX8 FireWire Mixer he can record up to 8 different channels, gives a brief description of the “knobs” on this mixer and shows you his preferences for mixing his audio.
Along with his mixer Dave uses the Marshall MXL990 XLR Condenser Mic and Heil PL2T Mic Arm to position the mic for optimal recording.
Next Dave explains how to setup the Alesis mixer in Garage Band to get the 8 different recoding channels if need be. Along with setting up the mixer we get a look into some basic features of Garage Band and techniques for podcasters!
Watch the video above for more details and if you have any questions do not hesitate to leave a text response below or shoot Dave and email at David@geekologist.net
The Lenovo S10 Netbook is one of the more affordable and reliable Ultra Mobile PC’s on the market. Check out the specs and details below
Pros:
- Large keyboard compared to most Ultra Mobile PC’s
- Express Card slot.
Cons:
- Poor battery life.
- Less than expected system specs compared to the EEE PC.
Specs:
| Starting price | $439 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 |
| Memory | 1GB, DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz |
| Hard drive | 160GB 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel 945 Express; |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 950 |
| Operating System | Windows XP Home Edition SP3 |
| Dimensions (WDH) | 9.9×7.3×1.0 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 10.2 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 2.7/3.4 pounds |
If you have anymore questions do hesitate to leave a comment below
Specal Thanks To:
Scott Marshall
Zane Savage
Keaton Taylor
Description:
Subs is the first app for the iPhone or iPod Touch that will allow you to view videos from your YouTube subscriptions. With Subs, you can see the most recent videos, older videos from each subscriptions, and search the videos from each subscription.
Support Chat :
Hey guys, it’s The App Guru here and here’s an awesome game that is extremely addicting and hard to put down. This game consists of you controlling a very colorful block as you venture across the map through all the corners and traps. You have to reach the end of the level where your block will suddenly turn into a colorful batch of liquid soaring into the air. You control your block by simply moving your finger in the direction you want to the block to go. This is a very simple game that almost anyone can pick up. It also has tons of challenging levels to keep you entertained. Overall I highly recommend this app and you can purchase it in the App Store for $5.99.
Today’s iPhone and iPod Touch App Review is going to be on an application that will challenge your brain! This is a fun game that has many mini-games inside that challenge different parts of your brain. You can play quick play and pick the section you want to try or you could simply pick brain test and it will give you a whole brain test that can be very challenging. Overall I like this game a lot, and it can save you from a base case of boredom. You can purchase this application in the App Store for only, $.99! If you want to watch a video preview of this application just look below.
As some of you might already know this week was Mac World 09′. Most of you may know this because it was Apples last keynote at Mac World. In the video I will go into details about my thoughts on Philip Schillers keynote and the innovations apple brought to the table this year.
Topic:
iLife 09′ – Going into detail about some cool new features in iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and Garage Band. Including some amazing stuff that you can now do in iMovie.
iWork 09′ – Collaboration at it’s best. Some really cool features that make it even easier to manage and collaborate with others.
iTunes - Finally you can get every song on iTunes DRM free. Plus some new pricing points on music.
Mac Book Pro 17′ – This is the most revolutionary notebook on the market. The lightest thinest and longest battery life of any notebook of it’s class for sale today.
Enjoy the video and please leave any question or comments below!
In this video, I tell you a little bit about the OS X application, Dock Spaces. Dock Spaces essentially allows you to have one dock per space, or multiple docks to choose between. Dock Spaces gives you more functionality and ease of use on your Mac. Check out the video below and leave comment! We would be more than happy to hear from you. To download dock spaces, click here.
Todays iPhone and iPod Touch application review is going to be on an accelerometer based game called, Hydro Tilt. Hydro Tilt is a puzzle type game that is a lot like Super Monkey Ball, but with better controls. In Hydro Tilt you play as a tiny water droplet and you slide around the map in search of the ice cube. Once you find the ice cube you will freeze into a ball of ice. After becoming a ball of ice you have to make your way back to the metal bowl that will end the level. Overall it’s a fun game that has many puzzles you have to solve to get to that ice cube. Even though the price is a bit steep, it has many levels and is a game you can play for hours. Hydro Tilt is available in the App Store for $4.99.
Today’s iPhone and iPod Touch application review is going to be an application that is most addicting and almost impossible to put down – Snail Mail. Snail Mail is a racing type game based on the use of the iPhone accelerometer or the touch of your finger to navigate down the fast paced track. You are given a tiny snail that talks to you repeatedly through the game telling you, “I have to deliver the mail!” This is a fast paced game as you travel rapidly down the track collecting packages and dodging the spiked monsters as you go. Once you reach the end of the track you are informed of how many packages you picked up along the way, which adds to your overall score. As you move through the levels, the tracks get more difficult and becomes harder for you and your little snail to come out alive. Overall I liked this game a lot. It’s extremely difficult to put down, you just want to keep playing and playing! This application, Snail Mail, can be purchased from the iTunes App Store for only $1.99.