Adding a SSD to your existing 2012 Mac Mini

Want to turn your existing Mac Mini to a Fusion Drive Mac Mini? With a simple cable known as a Data Doubler, you can do so! I actually wanted to film a video to show the process of installing an SSD using a data doubler, but it turns out that the camera shuts off in the midst of filming, which I realised it at the end of my installation. However, there are tons of video on Youtube that shows you how to install an additional drive. Instead, I will talk about how your Mac Mini recognises it as a Fusion drive. Typically, the Fusion Drive Mac Mini configuration is available for you to choose during checkout at Apple's online store, which is only available to the high-end 2.3GHz quad-core i7 Mac Mini. Interestingly, when you install it to a low-end 2.5GHz dual-core i5 Mac Mini, the OS recognises two separate drives initially, but when you boot using Internet Recovery, they will specify that there is a problem with both of the drives, requesting you to reformat the drives, after which the two drives combine into a single volume, now known as a Fusion Drive. The build that I am currently using is the low end 2.5GHz dual-core i5 Mac Mini, with an additional 128GB Samsung 840 series SSD and the existing 5400rpm 500GB HD. The computer shows it as 620 GB Fusion Drive.

Updates on my Website (New Domain!)

Hello everyone! Just to have a quick update on my blog, which I have been quite inactive for months. I recently created a custom domain for my website http://www.clarencechng.net/, and by clicking it, it will redirect you to my current blog page. I might create a new website from scratch in the near future, but that depends on factors like costly web hosting and fiddling with HTML/CSS codes. *which apparently I don't know anything about web designs* But, I will try my very best to create my own website and probably a personal web server. School has been pretty much busy for me, writing Java programs and taking exams, but I enjoyed what I am learning right now! I am having my holidays over a span of 9 weeks and I plan not to let this 9 weeks go to waste. Instead, I plan to take up PHP and HTML programming within the short period of time and see what I can do with this new skill. Programming is never boring to me, except for times when little errors causes your program to crash. I have uploaded some videos on Youtube regarding Arduinos which I have been playing with the computer board for quite some time, and I aslo plan to give some tips and tricks for programming your Arduino in the near future. So stay tuned to my blog for more updates. Oh yes, on September 10th, Apple might be launching the new iPhone 5S with 128GB options and champagne gold colour, as well as the new iPhone 5C, a "cheaper" alternative for the existing iPhone. Will be thrilled to see the iPhone 5C this coming launch.

WWDC 2013!

So apparently I have not been blogging for the past few months as school have just started since April and there is not much time for me to blog. Quite a few events have taken place like WWDC, E3 and Google IO and there are tons of new releases which I will try to cover it here. Firstly, the WWDC brings updates to a new Operating System to the Mac, known as Mac OS X Mavericks (10.9). Cool features like multiple tabs in the Finder window as well as better support for multiple windows. However the star of the show for this year's WWDC is iOS 7. It has an all new User-Interface with Jony's "thin" design and easy access menu for users. It brings Air Drop support to the iOS devices making it similar to what the Mac does making iOS stand out from the previous versions.

Keynote for iPad courses

Really excited for the launch of the Keynote for iPad course by Developer Learning Solutions. This course gets you started with the basics of Keynote for iOS and allows you to explore some of the useful tools available in Keynote and apply it in your office presentation. A great tool to have to show stunning slides to your customers or audience! If you're interested, please go to http://learn2develop.net or click on the Developer Learning Solution Link above.

Getting Started with Raspberry Pi

I recently got my Raspberry Pi (Model B) which I am in love with this ultra small computer. It sounds impossible to have a computer that is of the size of a credit card, but it is really amazing to be using it. There are a ton of projects that can be created with the Raspberry Pi, like building a remote-control car with the Raspberry Pi doing the computing and controlling of the car. This fantastic machine also allows programming in a language known as Python which you can do tons of interesting programs with it.

Cheat Sheets on iPad and iPhone

I recently written some slides together with Developer Learning Solutions on these topics:

Clicking on the titles will initiate the download

Ways to Connect your iPhone and iPad to your TV

Ways to Import your Photos and Videos into your iPad

How to turn off IR sensor for 10.8 Mountain Lion

This article teaches you how to turn off your IR sensor when you don't want your Apple TV Remote to work with your Mac. Go to System Preferences, click on Security & Privacy. Click on the lock and unlock it with your computer password. Click on Advanced, and tick on Disable remote control infrared receiver. The remote will not work with your mac until you uncheck the option.

CES 2013 : Project Shield

Project Shield by Nvidia makes its debut at CES few days ago, showing off the Tegra 4 mobile processor in the "Xbox-controller" like game controller. It proclaims to have the world's fastest processor (Quad Core processor and 72 core GPU), and has a built in 720p Multi-touch retinal display. This device itself is powered by Android Jellybean and features a full size gaming controller. To me, it sounds pretty amazing since the device has all that you need to enjoy your game. Speakers, controls, monitor, wireless connectivity are all built in, and there's no need for additional accessories.

iPad Camera Connection Kit Unboxing

This the video on the unboxing of the iPad Camera Connection Kit.

Microsoft VX-7000 does not work with Mac

The Microsoft VX-7000 webcam is not compatible with the Mac. Skype and Facetime do not work and often shows a black screen. Despite not being able to work on most of the applications, it can still run on PhotoBooth.