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Jackson Doak: The Ubuntu PC Case Mod Pt.6 The mac mini

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Since the last update my 550 paracord (both orange and purple) and vinyl wrap has been put to use, mostly on the mac mini, i still have plenty of both left though. Unfortunately, i broke my psu after i got the +4 pin done so sleeving will have to wait until i’m less poor. As a result, i made some other stuff with the paracord.

The mac mini is being a pain though. When i went to test the latest PPC netboot image (and test the mac worked) it made the chime noise and the cd spun up, but nothing appeared on my screen. As a result, the cd is now trapped. I’m assuming the issue is that the monitor is 1080p and was connected by  DVI-D (digital)

I’m also looking into putting a tablet in the top, possibly mounted with paracord, rather than a second window. Then i will truly fit balloons’s series of “testing all the things”. The other window will be cut as soon as my dad get’s time to print an A3 sized stencil of the ubuntu logo. Now sit back and enjoy the pics.

The mac mini cover, separated…

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The underside

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As you can see, the vinyl wrap isn’t easy to use. But that will be covered by the ITX board. (The holes are for mounting the board)

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The internals of the mac mini

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The DVD drives are stealthy again.

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The rest will be wrapped soon

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The belt i made. It works really well.

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Questions for the comments section:
1. Should it be a Tablet or a window on the top?
2. Should i make a “door” for the mac mini and itx board. (They will be mounted in the 5.25″ bays vertically)
3. Should the motherboard be painted orange or purple (what seems to be the “new” ubuntu colour)
4. (If i get a tablet) How should the tablet bee mounted?
5. What other suggestions do you have?

Forums this is on: http://forums.atomicmpc.com.au/index.php?showtopic=54532 http://www.overclock.net/t/1395747/case-mod-ubuntu-pc

Help fund this (Please): http://www.gofundme.com/39uhgg

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Planet Ubuntu

How to advertise on social media: Step-by-step on 4 networks

Since the rise of Google AdWords, pay-per-click advertising has been the de facto way to promote just about anything online, whether you’re selling bottle openers or want to sue over asbestos-related illnesses.

But pay-per-click (PPC) prices are on the rise. Some keywords that used to cost a quarter per click now run a dollar or more. Some keywords, like “mesothelioma settlement,” command over $100 for the top spot on Google’s ad placements. PPC ads are still effective, but they’ve become less profitable for many.

The most promising alternative advertising outlet is in the realm of social media. After all, the average user spends hours every month on Facebook. Why not reach them where they’re already engaged?

Nearly every major social media site offers advertising options, each with its own spin. (Read more in “Do social media ads really work?“) But managing these ads takes extra work, not to mention the expenses you incur for running ads on each outlet. Luckily, social media ads don’t have to consume your work week. Read on to learn how to start advertising with the most popular and effective social networks.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at PCWorld

Answers To 8 Online Marketing Questions You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask (Article and Infograph)

By David K. Williams, Contributor

The Internet has been around for quite a while now, but there are still a surprising number of business executives who don’t understand its usefulness and are afraid of looking weak by seeking to learn the basics of Online marketing. For the past half-decade, my Marketing team has been using PPC ads, SEO, social media, blogs, and other online tools to reach a wide audience and educate them about a topic as seemingly boring as inventory management software. If we can do it, you can definitely do it as well. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Latest