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How to Flash iPhone Firmware

Chris — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:55:23 +0000

How to Flash iPhone Firmware is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I have never had any device that is easier to update the firmware than my iPhone. For anyone who may not be sure, firmware is basically the ’software’ that runs a device’s hardware. That’s the easiest way I can think of to put it. Firmware is a computer program that is embedded in a hardware device. As its name suggests, firmware is somewhere between hardware and software. Like software, it is a computer program which is executed by a computer. But it is also an intimate and vital part of a piece of hardware, and has little meaning outside of that particular hardware.

It’s so insanely simple to flash (update) the firmware for the iPhone. When you plug it in (or Dock it), a message will pop up on your Mac that says “There is a new software update for your iPhone. Do you wish to download and install it now?” Click yes… and you’re done.

That’s it. The end. Nothing more to see or do. That’s all, folks. Fini. Period! Seriously… I’m not kidding! There’s nothing more to do.

If you know of tips and tricks, Top 5’s, or even things that are normally complicated that you know easier ways to do… please send them to me. You can always leave a follow-up comment to any of my videos, or send me an email to chris@pirillo.com

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Linksys Router Firmware Upgrade

Chris — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:59:57 +0000

Linksys Router Firmware Upgrade is a post from Chris Pirillo

When I registered my Vonage complaint the other day, somebody sent me a link to HyperWRT Thibor – suggesting that I flash to the community firmware and forego official Linksys code altogether. I was a little apprehensive about making the move, but ultimately decided to give ‘er a shot (believing I had nothing to lose).

HyperWRT is a GPL firmware project for the Linksys WRT54G/WRT54GL/WRT54GS and WRTSL54GS wireless routers based on the latest stock Linksys firmware. The original goal of the HyperWRT project was to add a set of features – such as power boost – to the Linux-based Linksys firmware, extending its possibilities but staying close to the official firmware. Over time, it has continued to be updated with newer Linksys firmware, and incorporated many more features typically found in enterprise routing equipment.

As documented, the upgrade was seamless – and my Linksys WRT54GS now has twice the amount of options:

I can adjust the router’s transmit power, higher or lower
The hardware now has 14 wireless channels
There’s more Port Forwarding & Triggering fields
QoS Device is now infinitely easier to configure
Uptime and load average statistics are now visible
A reboot button has been added to the ‘Management’ page
Local domain names are now a possibility
A much needed “site survey” utility is now built-in
Dnsmasq for DNS is ready-to-go

Plus, dozens more tools and features that I have no idea what to do with (or how to use, since documentation is beyond sparse). Of interest to me is the “WDS and Wireless Bridge (WET) capabilities” – considering I have more than one router in this house. In combination with OpenDNS, my home network is tweaked.

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VMware and Parallels for Virtual Machines

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

It doesn't matter if you're running on Windows or Mac OS X - every power user needs either Parallels or VMware (or both). There's never been an easier way to test software without destroying your primary operating system's stability. Think of how many times you wish you could press a 'reverse' button on your computer. Plus, there's no easier way to try new Linux distributions - see what all the fuss is about. Run Windows in OS X, run Linux in Windows, but the best way to do either is with VMware and/or Parallels.

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