iPod Ad Spoofs
So, I told you I would be doing something special for iPods and Mods. Well, every Saturday I will post spoofs of those iPod Ads that we all love. The first, with Steve Ballmer, was posted last Saturday, and today’s features Kevin Rose. Go check them out at:
ipodsandmods.com
Also, go check out my art at DeviantART (my latest are displayed above). Thanks for stopping by!
The Biggest Stawberries You Will Ever See
So, my prints of Life And Death from Zazzle came. The quality is very very nice, and the prints are cool. They are hung using Jorgen Moller’s Posterhanger. I considered getting the colossal size, but decided they might be too big. The size of these is very nice. The hanger is cool too, it balances itself.
Also, be sure to check iPods & Mods this weekend. Something good is coming.
Quick Windows XP Tip
Here’s a really quick Windows XP Tip. When you are asked to reboot after installing/uninstalling something, what will work most of the time is to log out and log back in. It will save time for you, and is much more convenient.
Some things have changed…..
Greetings!
As you can see, there have been some major changes here. I like the new layout and will be keeping it for a while. If you have any suggestions or opinions, let me know. There is a new article posted about hacking you iPod’s firmware that I wrote for a great new site: iPods & Mods. I will be writing articles, making spoof iPod ads, and helping run things there. I will post articles here, but the iPod ads will be only there, so make sure you go check them out. And if you’re into iPods, join the forums, we’ll be glad to have you. There is no Taking the First this week because I have exams, but in two weeks there will be. Thanks for stopping by and go check out the new site!
Replacing Images on the 5G iPod (Hacking the Firmware)
Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your iPod because of this hack. By performing this procedure, you accept full responsibility for your actions.
Articles have been written for changing images on 1st-4th Generation iPods, but since iPod wizard now supports all iPods (particularly 5G ipods) it is now possible to change images on your Video iPod or iPod Nano. Before we begin, here is a list of all the things you’ll need:
CopyPod: http://www.copypod.net/
iPod Updater: http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/
iPod Wizard v1.1: http://www.ipodwizard.net/cmps_index.php
A 100 x 100 bitmap (.bmp, .jpg, or .gif) file that you want to see on the iPod.
An iPod (obviously)
An iPod USB Cable or dock
Download and install CopyPod and the iPod updater and extract the iPod Wizard files to a directory on your computer (make sure you remember which one). Because hacking the firmware requires erasing all data on the ipod, the first thing we’ll do is copy all the files to your computer so that they’ll be easily accessible when go back to put them on later. If you feel you can remember all the music you want on your iPod, go ahead and skip this, but I prefer to do this step so you don’t go searching for songs later.
Plug in your iPod and open up copyPod. It should recognize your iPod and ask you if you want to start listing files. Tell it yes, and it’ll show you a list of everything you have. Make sure that it is showing All Files, and let’s go over to the Settings Tab. Because these songs are on your iPod, they’re probably already in iTunes. So, make sure that “Import songs into iTunes” is unchecked. Now, go back to the Main Tab and click Folder. Select the folder you want to copy the songs to, and click OK. It will begin copying the songs from your iPod. You may want to get a cup of coffee, this will take a while. Below are some pictures with the important parts circled.
The Main Tab
The Settings Tab
Copying….How’s that coffee?
When the copying is finished, open up iPod wizard. Click on “Open Updater” and browse to the directory where you installed the iPod software (by default, it is c:\Program Files\iPod\iPod Updater [date]). Click the program file and click Open. Next, select your iPod version from the list directly to the right, and then click Load. You should see a picture of the pause symbol. That’s not the one we want to replace. Scroll over to image 9 (use the “>>” symbol). You should see the “No” sign that you see when your iPod is plugged in. Now click “Load Bitmap” (below the arrow symbols) and locate your 100 x 100 image. When that shows up, click “Write.”
That’s the file you want
How boring….
Okay, now that the updater has been changed, open up your iPod updater software. Plugin your iPod and click “Restore.” Once it’s done, your iPod should have a brand new “Do not disconnect” image, instead of that No sign. Enjoy, and post your customized images so that everyone can see them!
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Taking the First Issue 4: 5 Things I’d like to see in 2006
2005 was a good year, but now it’s over, and here’s a list of things that we can do to make this year better.
Get George Bush kicked out of office
It’s very possible. We can get him for this wiretap thing. Democrats, this is your call, listen to John Conyers, he speaks the truth, he will lead you to the right decision. Get him out of office! To help support this cause, I have created new stickers for you to buy and put everywhere. Here’s a link:
Stickers
Bring about the end of short video games
I am tired of buying games, seeing 6 freaking installation CDs and thinking, “Alright, this is gonna be a good long game.” And then, 3 days later, I’m done with them. What the hell? Game companies, do something! Either cut down on the technological instensity, so that there is more game in the same space, or take up more space on my computer, or something, but please! Do Something! And don’t just make multiplayer better, because you know that’s a cheap and stupid way out.
Have Less Spyware all over
This is a note to all you spyware-writing nerd losers out there: You’re not funny, and you’re not cool. Do you get off knowing that you caused popups to show up on some people’s computers? Here’s an idea, get a real job. Go work for some computer security company now, instead of waiting until you get out of jail. Losers.
See to the end of political correctness
Link
Make no more reality TV Shows
I think I gave up on TV when washed-up celebrities started eating worms on Fear Factor. Reality TV Shows are horrible, stupid, boring, and they suck. And you know what the worst part is? The worst part is that in reality, nobody eats bugs or gets buried alive, no one competes in contests with 24 girls just as shallow in order to marry one guy. It doesn’t happen in real life, and it shouldn’t on TV. So pull them all.
There you have it, my desires for 2006. Want to share your deisres? Want to tell me I’m full of shit? Want the meaning of Life? Email me at mparks@theonegreatx.com.