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Finally a tool for Windows to jailbreak the iphone, it is called blackra1n . It will Jailbreak version 3.1.2 on the iphone 3G, 3GS and ipod touch according to http://iphonejtag.blogspot.com/. If you want to download it, the link is below. When the page opens just click on the Windows logo towards the bottom.

DOWNLOAD: http://blackra1n.com/

HOW TO USE THE Blackra1n Video:

The Need For Speed Underground games has been around since 2003 and it was definitely a hit with gamers of all ages. The game still runs on newer Windows OS from XP to Vista and Windows 7.

The graphics are still pretty cool. If you own this game and you don’t know where Windows Vista or Windows 7 Store the profile of the game which is where your cars and settings are stored than the video below will help you out. Also below is a link to download a profile from Pizzadox which unlocks all the cars and places. Simply save the info in the folder in your profile folder of the game, once you start the game choose the Pizzadox profile to access all cars and places.

DOWNLOAD ALL ACCESS CHEAT: CLICK HERE

I POSTED A NEW VIDEO FOR THIS http://www.aramistech.com/tips-tricks/new-unlock-iphone-tool-windows-geohots-blackra1n-jailbreak/  UPDATED 10/13/2009

WINDOWS USERS (JAILBREAK IPHONE 3.1 SOLUTION)   LINKS UPDATED AND FIXED

For all of you that are using windows and are waiting to Jailbreak your 3G iphone with version 3.1 the wait is over. Since Quickpwn 3.1 has not been released, I posted a link i found below to a custom .ipsw 3.1 file that you can use to restore your iphone. Once it is restored with this version it will be jailbroken. I tried it and it works flawlessly, now my iphone is jailbroken.

To restore using this file, simply follow the instructions below. Please keep in mind that this is for iphones that are connected with a carrier and not unlocked iphones. You will need to activate it. Once the Quickpwn 3.1 comes out then you can also unlock it.

1. Download the iPhone1,2_3.1_7C144_Custom_Restore.ipsw file and save it to your desktop

2. Connect your iphone to your computer and open itunes. Make sure you have the latest version 9 of itunes

3. While holding down the Shift Key on your keyboard, click the restore button in itunes, this will bring up a popup window

4. From the popup window look in your desktop for the iPhone1,2_3.1_7C144_Custom_Restore.ipsw file, click on it and choose open.

5. iTunes will now start the restore process, be patient since this process takes about 15 minutes or so.

6. Once it is completed it will boot up. Your iphone is now jailbroken.

You need to put the iphone in DFU mode in order to do the restore correctly. Below is a link with instructions.

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034

Requirements: First head over to www.apple.com and download and install the latest iTunes version 9. Once you do that then put the iphone in DFU mode and press shift on the keyboard, while doing that press the restore button and it will popup a window, look for the custom restore file you just downloaded and it will start the restore process.

Also this will not unlock your iphone, it will jailbreak it. Cydia is included.

If you get an error then get the iphone out of DFU mode and when it shows the image below on the screen, reconnect the iphone to your computer so that itunes detects it again, then try to restore it again. Don’t put it again in DFU mode just try restoring it with the firmware you downloaded.

NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR THE IPHONE 3G, NOT FOR THE 3GS

If you need to download an original firmware for your device check out the link below. It will let you download any firmware version that you might need. Hope this helps out. You might have to downgrade the iphone 3G to version 3.0 before doing the upgrade to the custom 3.1 firmware.

http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/

Overtime I have checked out many computer cases which offer a nice look but fall short on quality or real features. This case is really nice, it has a solid construction as well as features to keep it quiet and stay cool. Check out the video below. Also below is technical information about the case and where you can buy it for a good price.

The CM690 comes in 2 forms, one is the plain case and the other is the Nvidia Edition. The plain one cost about $70 while the nvidia will cost about $100

Technical Specs:

• Color Black
• Dimensions (L)524.5 X (W)213 X (H)482 mm
• Motherboards ATX, Micro-ATX
• Material Chassis: SECC, Bezel: Metal Mesh + ABS
• 5.25" Drive Bays 5 Exposed (without the use of exposed 3.5" drive bay)
• 3.5" Drive Bays 1 Exposed (converted from one 5.25" drive bay)
• I/O Panel  USB 2.0×2, IEEE 1394 x1, MIC x1, eSATA x 1, SPK x1 (support HD Audio)
• Cooling System Front :120 mm Blue LED fan x 1, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA,
• Rear : 120 mm standard fan, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA
• Top : 120 or 140 mm fan x 2 (optional)
• Bottom : 120 mm fan x 1 or 140 mm fan (optional)
• Left : 120 mm fan x 2 (one is optional)- up to 140 mm fans
• Right : one 80 x 15 mm fan (optional)
• Expansion Slots 7
• Power Supply  Standard ATX PS2/ EPS 12V (Optional)
• HDD Bay 5

Where To Buy:

Compusa CM690 NVIDIA EDITION $89.99: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4177133&CatId=1842

Amazon.com CM690 Original $65.97: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V95YOC/ref=s9_simz_gw_s2_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=079T7DP3JB2MSDJXAK67&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Amazon.com CM690 NVIDIA EDITION $99.99: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-nVidia-Special-Tower/dp/B001BGEJ54/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252972742&sr=8-4

FANS:

120MM Dual Bearing $12.99: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra120mm-Case-Fan-Silent-Bearing/dp/B0015490ME/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252972858&sr=8-4

80MM Dual Bearing Fan $12.98: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-80mm-Silent-Case-Fan/dp/B00152P0AC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1252972962&sr=8-3-fkmr0

140MM Sleeve bearing Fan $11.99: http://www.amazon.com/Masscool-FD14025S1L3-140mm-Sleeve-Case/dp/B002IPYUC4/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252973064&sr=8-16

POWER SUPPLY: 650WATT SATA READY $64.98 with instant saving of $35.01: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276573&Sku=ULT-LSP650

I don’t know about you, but once I checked out the mac mini I loved it. Small and pretty powerful to run my everyday apps like photoshop, office, and some older games like halo.

The best part of the mac mini is that now I can run windows and the mac os, natively using bootcamp.

My only problem now is the size of the hard drive. In the video below I will show you how to supersize your mac mini with a 1 Terabyte drive or larger.

Below are also the links to the components you will need to get this done. Remember to also get some glue to hold the cable in place.

One last thing I want to mention is to watch my video on how to open the mac mini to upgrade the drive which will show you step by step how to take it apart. Here are the links:  PART1  PART2

Components you will need:

  NEXSTAR ENCLOSURE

Amazon.com $44.99: http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-Nst-370Gx-Nexstar-External-Enclosure/dp/B000CDR8PU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1249501448&sr=8-1

NewEgg.com $38.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145138

   FEMALE TO MALE SATA CABLE

Amazon.com $5.99: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0022WRMIC/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1249501635&sr=8-1&condition=new

Satagear.com $9.99: http://www.satagear.com/221003A_SATA_Cable.html

SATA POWER ADAPTER

Amazon.com $3.95: http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-P944-06I-Serial-Power/dp/B000083JZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1249502988&sr=8-1

Cablemax.com $1.48: http://www.cablemax.com/detail/index.cfm?nPID=595

1 TB 7200 RPM INTERNAL HARD DRIVE

Amazon.com $110.79: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-ST310005N1A1AS-RK-Internal-3-5-Inch-Cache/dp/B0012YXWWQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1249503506&sr=8-7

NewEgg.com $94.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

Compusa.com $79.99: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4853015&CatId=139