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_Hammerhead Slider Case for iPod touch_
* Fully compatible with iPod touch (4G)
* Thin, two-piece design conveniently slides on and off
* Available in four colors
_Your cost $12. Only $19.99 MSRP._
“*Click here for more information about the Slider Case.*”:http://vendor.hammerheadcase.com/pricelists/SS_slider.pdf
For the past month or so, my life has been dominated by the hit game Skyrim. Because of this, I’m spending a lot of time booted into Windows on my iMac; sadly, the maker of the game, Bethesda, hasn’t released a Mac-native version of Skyrim. I’ve tried it in Parallels, VMware and Crossover,For the past month or so, my life has been dominated by the hit game Skyrim. Because of this, I’m spending a lot of time booted into Windows on my iMac; sadly, the maker of the game, Bethesda, hasn’t released a Mac-native version of Skyrim. I’ve tried it in Parallels, VMware and Crossover, but none of them had the performance I’m looking for in a game. I don’t use Windows for anything other than playing a game, so I’ll find myself jumping back and forth pretty regularly. After the umpteenth time rebooting into Windows, I began to get tired of going into System Preferences or having to restart and hold down the Option key.
I did some research and found a load of websites that have a neat little AppleScript that will change the startup disc and restart the computer for you. This way I can double click that, then go refill my coffee, and when I get back I’m staring at Windows. I think I traced all the articles back to their original source at Mac Tricks & Tips.
I know there are a lot of other fellow Mac gamers out there who are going back and forth as I am, and there will be more once the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic (a big shout out to Alea Iacta Est, my longtime WoW and future TOR guild) starts, so I would like to share this AppleScript with all of you:
The first step you need to take is to go into your Utilities folder and launch the AppleScript application. Next, copy and paste the following lines into that window, changing “xxxxxxx” to your system password:
do shell script “bless -mount /Volumes/BOOTCAMP/ -legacy -setBoot -nextonly” password “xxxxxxx” with administrator privileges
tell application “Finder” to restart
Now click Compile. Once it is compiled, go up to File and choose Save As, select Application from the File Format drop-down menu and then click Save. You can name the AppleScript App whatever you want. You now have an easy way to get your machine to boot into the dark side, I mean Windows.
For all those anticipating the new Star Wars MMO, I can say it runs great in Bootcamp. I wasn’t happy with its performance in a virtual environment. Until Bioware answers the call of all their Mac fans, we’ll be stuck with a Windows environment for a while.
but none of them had the performance I’m looking for in a game. I don’t use Windows for anything other than playing a game, so I’ll find myself jumping back and forth pretty regularly. After the umpteenth time rebooting into Windows, I began to get tired of going into System Preferences or having to restart and hold down the Option key.
I did some research and found a load of websites that have a neat little AppleScript that will change the startup disc and restart the computer for you. This way I can double click that and then go refill my coffee, and when I get back I’m staring at Windows. I think I traced all the articles back to their original source at Mac Tricks & Tips.
I know there are a lot of other fellow Mac gamers out there who are going back and forth as I am, and there will be more once the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic (a big shout out to Alea Iacta Est, my long time WoW and future TOR guild) starts, so I would like to share this AppleScript with all of you:
The first step you need to take is to go into your Utilities folder and launch the AppleScript application. Next, copy and paste the following lines into that window, changing “xxxxxxx” to your system password:
do shell script “bless -mount /Volumes/BOOTCAMP/ -legacy -setBoot -nextonly” password “xxxxxxx” with administrator privileges
tell application “Finder” to restart
Now click compile. Once it is compiled, go up to File and choose Save As, select Application from the File Format drop-down menu and then click Save. You can name the AppleScript app whatever you want. You now have an easy way to get your machine to boot into the dark side, I mean Windows.
For all those anticipating the new Star Wars MMO, I can say it runs great in Boot Camp; I wasn’t happy with its performance in a virtual environment. Until Bioware answers the call of all their Mac fans, we’ll be stuck with a Windows environment for a while.
_Hammerhead Spotlight Case for iPhone 4/4S_
* Low profile
* Fully compatible with iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S
* Available in four colors
This will be your favorite iPhone case–ever!
_Your cost $12. Only $19.99 MSRP._
“*Click here for more information about the Spotlight Case.*”:http://vendor.hammerheadcase.com/pricelists/SS_spotlight.pdf
_Just in time for the holidays!_
New iPhone and iPod touch cases…and free 2-day shipping.*
Our new iPhone and iPod touch cases feature that great Hammerhead tactility–the same secure-feeling flexible polymer introduced in the Hammerhead Hard Shell Case.
Happy Tuesday,
While Don mentioned this already in last week’s issue of “*Kibbles & Bytes*”:http://blog.smalldog.com/kibbles, I thought I’d mention it here, too, as a good number of Tech Tails readers don’t subscribe to Don’s newsletter. Small Dog partnered with “*All Earth Renewables*”:http://www.allearthrenewables.com/ to install a ten-panel photovoltaic array behind the warehouse in Waitsfield that will supply enough power to completely power our flagship South Burlington store–with enough left over to help with Waitsfield’s power consumption as well.
The panels are popping up all over the place in the Mad River Valley, and the installations in flood plains survived the massive spring floods and the even-more-violent Irene flooding in late August. The field behind the warehouse certainly is in a flood plain, and it seems every year the river jumps its banks at least once. Here’s hoping giant chunks of ice steer well clear.
Other planet-friendly projects are in progress, and perhaps the most visible is the switch from fluorescent and incandescent lighting in many offices to LED lighting. I’m hoping to see the energy-hogging streetlight at the entrance switch to LED, too!
There are two specials at the end of this newsletter that aren’t really specials. You’ve always been able to make donations to various charities in the “*smalldog.com shopping cart*”:https://checkout.smalldog.com/cart, but with many new readers and customers I wanted to highlight this in a newsletter. Not only can you make donations through our website, but Small Dog will match individual donations, up to $200, all year long. I selected Planned Parenthood and Doctors Without Borders for the newsletter, but you can see all the charities we support at “*smalldog.com/charity*”:http://www.smalldog.com/charity.
Here’s to some snow, and soon!
As always, thanks for reading, and keep in touch.
Matt
“*matt@smalldog.com*”:mailto:matt@smalldog.com
Everyone seems to have an opinion on Siri these days, from fanboys and girls to those who find the whole concept a little…
Save $20 on select in-stock LaCie Rugged Triple Interface Portable, Mini Disk Portable and Rugged Safe Portable Hard Drives!
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My sister, Kari, has always been the life of the party and is never without her iPhone. Now she’ll never be without a…
My granddaughter, Khadija, is in a play and sings and acts. She is a talented kid who is getting straight As and is very into the arts. She performs with the Jeh Kulu dance and drum company, plays the slide trombone and now is an actress, too. It will be fun to go see her in the play this weekend.
I hope you have an awesome weekend! Thank you for reading this issue of Kibbles & Bytes!
Your Kibbles & Bytes team,
_Don, Kali & Stephanie_
*Twelve South* brings a sense of whimsy–and anachronism–to the Macbook Air, MacBook Pro and iPhone 4/4S with their line of *BookBook* cases. But the BookBook isn’t just about looks–the hardback leather cases protect your laptop or phone while disguising it as a vintage book. A staff favorite, BookBook is both practical and fun: BookBook for iPhone even doubles as a wallet!
This week we’re offering Kibbles & Bytes readers $10 off BookBook for the 11″ and 13″ MacBook Air and 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pro. Readers will also receive $5 off BookBook for iPhone 4/4S.
“*Click here to order BookBook for iPhone*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/78820/twelve-south-bookbook-for-iphone-4-4s and use coupon code *kbphonebook* in the cart to receive $5 off! *Just $54.99 + $4.99 shipping.*
“*Click here to select your BookBook for MacBook Air or MacBook Pro*”:http://www.smalldog.com/category/Notebook_Gear/Cases/BookBook_13-15/ and use coupon code *kblapbook* in the cart to receive $10 off! *Just $69.99 + $4.99 shipping.*
The *iPod classic* is a favorite of many Small Dog employees, not only because of its massive capacity (160GB=approximately 40,000 songs, 200 hours of video or 25,000 photos–or a healthy combination of all three) but also because it is reminiscent of the original iPod. Hence the name.
We think the old-school aesthetic of the *Sony MDR-110LP Open-Air Over-The-Head Headphones* are a great match for the iPod classic. And they sound great, too!
This week only, Kibbles & Bytes readers save $30 on Sony’s MDR-110LP Headphones, originally $35.99–that’s an additional $5 off the already-discounted price–when you order them with a silver or black iPod classic!
*iPod classic + Sony MDR-110LP Headphones–$255.99 + $4.99 shipping.*
“*iPod classic (Silver) + Sony MDR-110LP Headphones–Save $30!*”:http://www.smalldog.com/wag20929/atXX/
“*iPod classic (Black) + Sony MDR-110LP Headphones–Save $30!*”:http://www.smalldog.com/wag20930/atXX/
Looking for a gift for a professional who never goes anywhere without their iPad 2? Or, are you or someone on your list a fan of neutrals like winter white, which are almost always on trend? We think the *Apple Leather Smart Cover in Cream* is a handsome complement to the iPad 2–both black and white.
Our purchaser Lucie says the Cream Smart Cover is reminiscent of eggnog–perfect for the holidays. This week Kibbles & Bytes readers will receive $10 off this cover when you order and use coupon code *kbnog* in the cart. Click the link below to snag yours!
“*The Apple Leather Smart Cover in Cream:*”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/77958 $59.99 + $4.99 shipping (with *kbnog* in the cart).