How to Windows NTFS read AND write on Mac OS X

By default, Mac OS X volumes (partitions / hard drives) that are formatted with the Windows NTFS file structure just read. The NTFS file system driver for OS X is simply not possible to write, in all likelihood a commercial interest here lies behind.

Now it is of course handy that you can exchange files with a Windows user on a NTFS formatted hard disk. There are several commercial products available such as Paragon NTFS for Mac, but it is also free and even better!

First download the latest version of MacFuse and install it. http://code.google.com/p/macfuse/

MacFuse enables file system drivers to the kernel without the need to be added. It is a user side framework in which you can add exotic file formats.

Second install NTFS-3G This is a file system driver that you add to the MacFuse framework. There are two versions to download. The "stable" is the most secure and stable option and the "ublio" is a speed optimized version. It is wise to opt for the "stable" version, the "ublio" can corrupt your NTFS volume when you put a USB hard drive from your Mac without your neatly unmounting it first.

http://macntfs-3g.blogspot.com/

After you have installed NTFS-3G and your Mac has restarted, you can read and write to NTFS volumes. The tool provides an automount feature so no additional action is required. Convenient as that!

As an additional offer NTFS-3G also possible to format NTFS volumes with Disk Utility. An addition, you will also now choose from "Windows NT File System (NTFS-3G).

NTFS volumes to monitor and restore you can use the va ntfsfix tool. For all options of the tool, type: man ntfsfix

Experts estimated the cost of iPhone 4S 32GB 203 USD

No sooner had Apple announced its new communicator, both on the Internet appeared indicative prices of components of your smartphone. Site UBM TechInsights hastened to publish their estimates of costs iPhone 4S .

Thus, based on past estimates, taking into account innovation, the next smartphone Apple's 32GB versions cost about 203 dollars. Became the most expensive component in flash memory ($ 38), followed by the display with a resolution of 960 x 640 ($ 31) and dual-processor Apple A5 ($ 26). The transition to dual-mode operation (CDMA + GSM) cost Apple $ 6 more expensive, and an additional 3 megapixel camera to cost another $ 3.

Despite the seemingly obvious reduction in selling price the previous generation phone, iPhone 4 can not be significantly cheaper as the cost of its components still is 156 dollars. However, Apple probably will donate some of the additional costs, including costs for marketing and development, but the budget does not the iPhone 4 will be.

Price 16GB and 32GB models has not been calculated, but is unlikely to prove more expensive components are the same $ 100, which ultimately will pay the final buyer.

The costs are preliminary and need to be checked on a real device. However, they explain Apple's decision to abandon LTE and WiMAX 4G at this time. With the same memory HTC Thunderbolt, equipped with a large battery, a slower processor, a screen with lower resolution and without CDMA, but with LTE chip costs about $ 262.

Recall yesterday at a press conference in Cupertino, California City of Apple introduced a new generation of smart phones iPhone - iPhone 4S . The device retains the look of the iPhone 4, but became stronger in 2 times - thanks to a new dual-core processor, Apple A5, formerly a manufacturer has begun to establish a Tablet PC iPad 2. The speed of the new phone with graphics - to 7-fold higher than that of the iPhone 4. A particular advantage of the smartphone supports support voice technologies Siri , better camera, allowing to do more quality images, and the fifth generation of Apple operating system - iOS 5 .