iBook G4 tricks - Fix the crashing and using Dual Monitors!

[@The8BitGuy]

yeah and that screen-spanning program will also "enable clamshell mode" but I already had the computer apart so I thought I'd just mention the reed switch.

[@The8BitGuy]

Wow.. I'm surprised anyone noticed. I figured 99.99% of users would be watching in a lower resolution.

[@QuarioQuario54321]

The 8-Bit Guy As in?

[@Garydos07]

@@QuarioQuario54321 He was probably just replying to someone who pointed out that the video is just upscaled 480p.

[@grahamfast5860]

Stumbled upon this while looking for iBook G4 videos. I'm only commenting because I noticed your t-shirt. I was on Whidbey Island back in August. Beautiful place! Love your channel!

[@The8BitGuy]

Good point. the antenna is in the screen. I suppose you could move it somewhere else.

[@The8BitGuy]

Really depends on what you plan to do with it. Memory is cheap these days, though. For $10 or $15 it is probably worth it.

[@TheLostMan64]

The 8-Bit Guy Heh, not anymore.

[@mattlang8603]

Just the external monitor replacement alone was worth the price of admission. Nice touch, iBook Guy!

[@The8BitGuy]

All of my computer-related videos will still be right here on this channel.

[@The8BitGuy]

You'd have to first define "fast enough" before I could give an honest opinion. They are fast enough for many tasks, but can't do a lot of things that most people take for granted. For example any website with embedded video is going to be a challenge, if not downright impossible.

[@raydeen2k]

Heh. The 'Old Computers Did It Better' was my introduction to you and your content a few years ago. :) There's another solution to the Airport problem that doesn't involve tearing apart the machine (which is HELL) to remove the card, and also provides a bit more modern functionality: Linux. I bought one of the late model G4's on Ebay that unbeknownst to me had the Airport/PCI-E port issue. I could not load a copy of OS X to save my life and didn't quite know what the issue was at the time. I figured, let me try Linux. After a lot of install failures, the solution was to install Ubuntu MATE 16.04 PPC and then install the Lubuntu/LXDE desktop over top to reduce the memory footprint (Lubuntu didn't want to install for some reason). After that I had crashes involving the ATI video card which was no longer fully supported in the kernel and would crash the system at random. It's a known issue and it can be fixed with a bit of Googling. After that, a USB wifi adapter can be used and you then have a much more modern and usable system than Tiger. The only issues present afterwards are a very long boot time as it tries to poll the wifi card and then gives up and loads the OS (about 10 minutes), and then the inability to fully shutdown (probably the same reason - not sure - it just hangs at a certain point) which results in an fsck each time the system boots to fix orphaned files and such. As it's a journaled filesystem, I don't think it's a big issue as data shouldn't really be lost - just adds to the long boot. It's one of those things that's an annoyance but as long as you can live with it, that's all it is. You've still got a perfectly usable machine and it it's got a decent battery, maybe you just sleep it and never really shut it down all the way unless an update or overall system refresh requires it.

[@JonasKvale]

A.) The iBook CAN go on wireless again. Just get a USB dongle. B.) Instead of unplugging the reed switch to keep it from going to sleek, just put a coin in between the magnet and the switch. When you close the lid, it won't go to sleep if you do this.

[@dragonmustard2]

I have to agree. The set looked really awesome before the cable clutter.

[@no3157]

new setup looks great, cant wait to see that video.

[@pd3331]

Thanks so much for the Screen spanning Dr. tool. You have helped make my PPC mac so much more useable.

[@hidde1626]

About the reed switch: you can also turn sleep off when the computer is closed in OS X

[@MRSTU1210]

Nice new set up and video any tips and tricks for a G4 Emac?and powerbook G4?

[@vicr123]

"...because they have an AirPort card that you can't remove." "...Easiest solution ... remove the AirPort card." :/

[@giovanni233]

ikr

[@theemaraldbutton1505]

Victor Tran im confused :/ wat

[@vicr123]

TheEmeraldButton Might want to watch the video. It'll give you a bit of context. :)

[@dight_]

He made a mistake he means "you can remove it"

[@realvivifromloona]

hey again

[@FlintG]

I like the new setup you got. I never knew you could use the g4 without the screen lol.

[@maders0405]

2:00 on a windows computer you just go into control panel and just set it to do that without going into the laptop and unplugging a switch. So I'm not sure why Apple can't figure out how to put a setting in system preferences.

[@CharlesShow]

They fixed this issue at least with M1 macs, haven’t tested it with any of my MacBooks with intel.

[@thetechiesworld]

I believe this was due to the cooling system. iBooks dissipated heat through the keyboard so if it was used with the screen closed, it could cause the computer to overheat.

[@SYIBOI]

In 2021 this video is still useful lol thanks man!

[@The8BitGuy]

Final Cut Pro.

[@vintagestuffguy1998]

I have an iBook G4 and just had 6 weeks using it and no other computer whilst in France. They can be a bit slow but aren't too bad. I edited a short video and mixed some pre-recorded tracks in GarageBand fine.

[@HB-Productions]

Great video :) Set works for me - fitted the context of the show more! Bit of exposed geek is good! Network cables an all!

[@The8BitGuy]

Sometimes. That's if the computer will remain stable long enough to boot to OS X. Sometimes it is that bad.

[@HJP2208]

Excited for the next video!!

[@goodygoatboy]

I loved the video and have been considering a mac over my old dell pc. Could you make a video showing the basics of osx compared to windows and maybe reasons they are better or worse?

[@JayarFlores]

thanks for the video keep the g4 videos coming!

[@pd3331]

I'd love a video on video play back on PowerPC mac's Such as, What is the best media player? What is the best format? What are some good converting programs.

[@AmericanMan961]

I FINIALY FOUND YOUR CHANNEL AGAIN! i lost my pss to my old acc so i lost all my subs n i couldnt find you

[@The8BitGuy]

where?

[@flufmyhamster]

Love the new set up!!!

[@vintagestuffguy1998]

Well, I'm not sure, as it used to work with VLC media player fine but now, the video is more like a slideshow of pictures with a soundtrack. Internet Videos are like that too although you can use a greasemonkey script to change the KZbin player element to one that actually works. (My iBook is the 1Ghz 2004 12'' model)

[@The8BitGuy]

No really.. videos are done when they are done. I have a full time job and a family. I make these in my spare time. Some videos take longer than others to make, and some days I have more free time than others.

[@andegott546]

cool intro you should do a video on different resets (pmu,pram,etc.)

[@eclecRC]

Besides being unsupported, are iBook's fast enough computer's? I have an Intel 2006 iMac as my main machine, but I'm thinking of getting an iBook to use as a secondary computer to do some basic tasks.

[@Ange2620]

Hi there! i have seen your videos and I think they're very helpful. I have an Ibook G4 which has 512 ram and 30 Gb of hard disk. Its operating system is Mac OS X 10.3.9 and i want to have it installed Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5. I wonder if you could help me finding out what web sites would you recommend to download those operating systems? Thank you

[@SawyerJungle]

is there no room to put in a norml airport card once you take the internal one out?

[@JustinSmith28]

When are you going to start making more videos I really enjoy your videos.

[@eclecRC]

Yeah, I just might get one. How's the graphics card, is it fair enough to play movies?

[@MaximNightFury]

Now David and VWestlife both have a halftop

[@realvivifromloona]

heeeeeyyyyy mah boi

[@macce77]

Nice intro! And the video was Good!

[@matthewschreiner]

First video with the studio or old studio.

[@asdfasdf4345artsdfg]

I wish that there was a scaling option as well (either with S-SD or Mac OSX itself), as a 14-inch iBook G4 (which sadly has the same-resolution screen as a 12-inch iBook G4, if I am not mistaken) will run Tiger (but maybe fixed in Leopard?) at a scale that's a bit too large and doesn't make great use of that larger display.

[@codecato9527]

When are we going to see the list?

[@SkiNet201]

RIP Old Studio :( 2013-2021

[@AbomagooniosEntertainment]

Trick #2 kinda reminds me of the Apple II and the TAM in a way

[@Mikertt]

Person who gave a thumbs down must have closed an iBook screen on his/her finger too hard...

[@AiOinc1]

Probably near the latch.

[@overem8092]

Great video! :)

[@ValdemarBonde]

Gr8 vid as always! :)

[@eclecRC]

Look up on KZbin "Flash Player 11 for Powerpc Mac ". It should be the 3rd video in the search results.

[@angelgalvan6810]

Hey Ibookguy I was planning buy a MacBooks air 2015 know the I seen all your videos About old computers and software I'm just going stay with my 2009 MacBook Pro

[@priscillathomson1851]

learn English

[@375GTB]

The BEST solution, trust me!

[@eclecRC]

Well I'm too worried about Flash, because there's mod I know of that allows flash content to work properly. And many applications like VLC Media Player, and Tenfourfox support the PowerPC platform. I'm just wondering if the iBook runs at a nice speed? Like running opening and closing applications etc...

[@Frau22]

Hey there sir, I know this video is old old, but I am trying to restore my original g4 and it freezes within a few minutes of use. The only way to get it out of the freeze is to hard power cycle and then it just does it again anyway. I’m hoping you see this and have any advice… I’ve been told to throw the hunk of junk away, but I’m too nostalgic for that.

[@connorm955]

I'm guessing the limited resolution to an external monitor has to to with the iBooks graphics capabilities.

[@Awesomeman1987]

I once had a friend who had a 2006 MacBook that lost all the data on the hard drive. the tech couldn't even retrieve the data even after transferring the platter from the old hard drive over to a new one. ever heard of that issue on a mac? the guy said it was a common issue.

[@Vulpovile]

One way to use the ibook without the screen is to close the screen without booting. It disables the screen and just uses the external monitor on mine! No opening required!

[@H3adcrash]

Ah okey. Thanks! I have always kind of wanted one.. So i am going to keep an eye out. Also a Mac Mini G4 would be nice.. I got inspired to put ones to use as a file server when i saw your video about your home network :) Right now i got an insanely case modded ASUS Eee PC 1008HA in a Motorola AP case thats acting as a file server and audio streamer.. lol But it's a bit tacky to be honest.

[@H3adcrash]

I have to ask.. About what price can one excpect to pay for an iBook G4 in reasonable working condition?

[@JustinSmith28]

I think it looks great!

[@alexsappleorchard]

Great Video

[@puttemacguff7666]

Hi :) I love this Channel :P I got the iBook G4 12" 1.07GHz and I have some problems with Crashing. It can crash when I read Mail or just do somthing in finder. Do you have any tips 4 me?

[@yourick1953]

remove airport card like in the video

[@JustinSmith28]

iBook guy you haven't uploaded anything in almost a month what happened to you? Also you said that your new channel would be up by now and I am really exited but I don't know what the link is to your new great channel.

[@pd3331]

Screen Spanning Doctor, Does that work on things like the eMac? and iMac G4?

[@chicagozfynezt]

great video! but can you please help me on how to install bluetooth on my ibook g4? Because people had told me it should come with it. but when i checked on settings it says nothing about bluetooth.

[@The8BitGuy]

Obviously, I don't sell them anymore. But if I were going to buy one I wouldn't pay more than $100 for one in good condition..

[@375GTB]

My Late 2008 AL Unibody 13 2.0Ghz. works GREAT with no screen! It came to me with a BAD LVDS flat cable. Giving the "Bar Code" stripe / artifact above the left hinge... A VERY COMMON ill with these machines.. I BROKE both the LCD AND Cover Glass following the BAD repair instructions one finds on YT and elsewhere. WASTED $50 on glass and TWO screens A $9 2009 LVDS cable did not fit.. I have since found a MINT April 2009 Deluxe 2.4Ghz. model on eBay for only $41 ppd. Needing only a HDD! IT has a slightly different LVDS cable... Both machines work fine!

[@drzeissler]

very usefull! thx!

[@jonwhite8152]

What display cable did you use for the external monitor

[@Purpleboy50]

Nice vid

[@David_JA_Noble]

nice video . I love the screen removal! I am actually getting two 12.1" 1.33 mhm for my kids ... want them to be able to do word-processing , drawing and other potential school stuff, without internet distraction / games. Just a pity I think coding will not be available for them as the likes of abc micro bit need internet / flash.

[@Tanzim-Kazi]

I think a laptop without the display, where you can connect to an external monitor, is a pretty good idea.

[@giovanni233]

what about using a USB wireless dongle?

[@xxray88xx29]

TechLounge well you can find one that supports tiger but it won’t support jaguars and panther

[@GamingHintsify]

Can you like do a pc build with like modern pc parts e.g. i7 5980x

[@ilpatongi]

First) His videos are related to Mac themes only Second) He would never do a thing like that because it's useles for his needs Third) The i7 598pX doesn't exists, it's 5960X and it costs about 1000$

[@gbux07]

Jeremy Clarkson this guy

[@AlexCheerNZ]

Could you use a USB WiFi adapter to use wifi on those iBook G4 computers?

[@MrRacerhacker]

+Alex Cheer yesd

[@375GTB]

Am having kernel panics with today's install of 10.5 Leopard. NOT seen under 10.4.11Tiger....

[@alixaragon261]

I need help my PowerBook keeps going to sleep mode. It says something about time and date and then just a min later it goes to sleep and does make . I don't think they have a reed switch like the I books. Could it be the pram thingy ? I got it off eBay for 28 bucks. Its the 15inch one

[@LynxCarpathica]

Hello. There is problems with plaxing 1080p videos?

[@RyanMcDanielwolfden13]

Hey where can i purchase your products? i am really interested in a G4 macbook and possible desktop peripherals such as older apple displays. i hope to hear from you soon -Ryan McDaniel

[@Purpleboy50]

Make a video about the computers you have

[@mack93936]

where can i get an ac adapter for an ibook. ?

[@pd3331]

I have the last model, (1,42GHz and a ATI Radeon 9600) It wont work for me, Does the same as with out it installed.

[@vintagestuffguy1998]

I have been given an iBook, with 768Mb of ram, and was wondering if it's worth upgrading to 1.2Gb by removing the 512Mb expansion card and replacing it with a gigabyte. Is the extra 512 Mb worth it?

[@375GTB]

Try a USB2.0 WiFi dongle! From experience!

[@jjdigitalvideosolutionsllc5343]

Does disabling the reed switch cause laptop overheating problems when it's closed?

[@pedropassamani]

If i use the iBook without the screen, Wi-Fi will stop working? Thanks

[@thomasrichardson2402]

So which iBook G4 model was the most reliable?

[@ivanpereira8350]

Hola como estas..mi ibook al ponerle el cargador no carga ni prende..al sacarla la bateria tampoco..probe con un buscapolo los pines de carga de bateria y me da positivos en todos

[@FloppyDiskMaster]

Does the iBook g3 snow use mini VGA, mini DVI, or mini DP? Every place I check says something different.

[@reinaromero291]

iBookG4 Don't remember my password and prompt asks me to authenticate to unlock screen.

[@melodyofailingheart9400]

So much for 'It just works'. Guess what, if you don't want your laptop to go to sleep every time the lid is closed, you need a freaking disassembly. Tell me that just works!!!

[@KoopaMedia64]

I've tried doing the screenless "keyboard computer" mod on an iBook G3 and it didn't work, couldn't ever get the external VGA output to work just as-is. Probably that mod only works on the G4 systems.

[@ragdollayton]

Hi the iBookGuy im having a problem with my ibook G4, i just replaced the battery and now i can use my ibook unplugged but when the battery reaches 29% it shuts down unexpectedly, i been doing some research on google and i found that can be a problem of the logic board, what do you think? could i repair it or my ibook is dying? i would apreciate your help thank you

[@murco_films]

how do you take the screen off????

[@dannmixzap]

Hello! My ibook got the black screen, but it works! I don't see nothing on it, what can i do? I mean the ibook wasnt powered for maybe 8 years, looks like new one but the screen si black...

[@PatrikPerkovic]

1080p!

[@vintagestuffguy1998]

Those of us watching these videos on iBooks and PowerBooks are still enjoying 240p

[@conorhackley1634]

i use the second one with my macbook pro

[@michalekxtreme]

I have the 1.42 ghz 2005 model and I don't have any problems with crashing.

[@sergiocatania8464]

I have an iBook G5 witch won’t turn boot, it get stuck in a blue screen during the boot process. It boots only in safe mode, I have already removed the Airport Card, what can I do?

[@AlieLewish]

Yes sir, my ibook g4 is showing me firewire icon at start up when even i turn it on. Please how can i solve this issue?

[@shreyaskul]

Watching this you will start to appreciate Intel processor and windows....