Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson

Mac Geek Gab

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Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Users

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Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson

Episodes

New Stuff, Old Macs? Old Stuff, New Macs! – Mac Geek Gab 813 04.05.2020 1:30:33

Need to run Mojave on your Catalina Mac? Need to really manage your printers? Want to add multiple monitors to your MacBook Pro? No problem. John and Dave have you covered. Listen as your two favorite geeks answer your questions about all this and more. It's deliciously informative. And… it's […]

It’s Good to Do The Math – Mac Geek Gab 812 27.04.2020 1:32:54

USB Power Delivery isn't as clear a concept as it could be, and your two favorite geeks help sort this out. That's not all, of course, because John and Dave are here to answer ALL of your questions. This week that includes issues with Spotlight, Backups, displays for your Mac […]

Sharing, Streaming, and Securing – Mac Geek Gab 811 20.04.2020 1:34:19

Need to share big files from home? Trying to manage your video streaming and conferencing? Want to secure your setup? Good news, Mac Geek Gab has some ideas for you. Plus, there are Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and lots more answers to lots more questions contained within. Press play […]

Changing the Volume Level…and Icon – Mac Geek Gab 810 13.04.2020 1:22:49

Did you know that with just your fingers on your iPhone screen you can slide to adjust the volume or pinch to delete messages? And with an option-click of your Mac's mouse you can opt-in to distraction free bliss? You will after you listen to this episode, where John and […]

Fusion Drives and Folder Sharing – Mac Geek Gab 809 06.04.2020 1:31:21

iCloud Folder Sharing works, and your two favorite geeks have tested it for you. Should you use your ISP's mesh or your own? How about installing Catalina on a Fusion Drive? These questions answered, plus a LOT more. And John and Dave share your Cool Stuff Found, too. Press play […]

I Made a Loop – Mac Geek Gab 808 30.03.2020 1:30:44

Are your fans blazing during those Zoom calls? Is your laptop plugged in more frequently now? Have an issue printing? How about choosing between NAS vs. USB-C drives? You're in luck! These are just a sample of the questions your two favorite geeks answer during this week's show. John and […]

The Great Internet Blocking Conspiracy – Mac Geek Gab 807 23.03.2020 1:30:18

Options for Apple TV Volume, Silencing CarPlay upon connect, LTE internet options, and managing the shared family calendar only scratch the surface of this episode's content: the mailbag overflows with your tips and questions, and John and Dave do their level best to share, answer, entertain and inform! Press play […]

Catalina Nonplussed By HFS – Mac Geek Gab 806 16.03.2020 1:32:31

Do you want a dock with more USB-C ports? If so, why? John and Dave have some ideas for you. How should you best manage your USB-C-powered devices? Or what if you need a backup internet connection with your cell phone? These questions, plus more questions, plus some Cool Stuff […]

To RAID or Not (to RAID)? – Mac Geek Gab 805 09.03.2020 1:29:55

Do you close your Terminal sessions correctly? Does iStat Menus work after you migrate? Are you getting Notes to launch as fast as possible? You'll be able to answer "yes" to all three of these things after just the first few minutes of this week's show. Stick around and learn […]

What’s Different About Mexican Power? – Mac Geek Gab 804 02.03.2020 1:28:42

Dave's back from Mexico where the power is definitely the same. Yep, certianly. Or is it? He and John talk that through. Mostly, though, the show focuses on you: your questions, your tips, your thoughts, and your answers! Learn how to "right-size" Finder columns, use the keyboard to navigate System […]

Taming System Preferences, Podcasts, Email, and More – Mac Geek Gab 803 24.02.2020 1:19:04

Sometimes things just get out of hand with your devices and need to be wrangled back into line. Today's targets: System Preferences, the Podcasts app, IMAP email, and much more. Plus, some early replies on our search for the best way to tame our episode watch lists are already in, […]

Upgrades, Slow Internet, Hard Drives, and More – Mac Geek Gab 802 17.02.2020 1:32:15

How's your Catalina installation behaving? Have any Macs left to upgrade? Your two favorite geeks talk through it all. Then it's time to diagnose the cause of slow internet, always a pesky one to diagnose! Add in some hard drive diagnostics, follow-ups on your subscription tracking, and John and Dave […]

Start with The Preposterous, Bow to The Absurd – Mac Geek Gab 801 10.02.2020 1:22:59

You love the Quick Tips? You'll love these when you learn about the things you can do with window edges, copying screenshots, picture-in-picture mode, and extra options for the Safari Share Sheet. Say THAT ten times fast! Then, move on to learning the least expensive way to stream Apple TV+ […]

One Eight Hundredth Geek Out! – Mac Geek Gab 800 03.02.2020 1:30:04

What to do for the eight hundredth episode? Share tips, answer your questions, and solve your problems, of course! Today learn about HDMI adapters, iOS backups, mounting network shares, Copying from Screenshots, and a cool edit to the iOS Share Sheet. What more can you ask for? Well, maybe a […]

Quick Tips, Sonos, Media, and Megabytes – Mac Geek Gab 799 27.01.2020 1:34:46

It seems there's always something new to learn! This week that includes some iOS and watchOS tips, flight tracking, QuickLook for Applications, Networking, and more. Plus, discussions ensue to answer your questions about Sonos, sharing media, megabytes vs. megabits, and more. Press play to enjoy learning at least five new […]

Cool Stuff Found and Your Questions Answered – Mac Geek Gab 798 20.01.2020 1:31:56

You like Cool Stuff Found? Good! So do your two favorite geeks. Listen as John and Dave begin this episode sharing you – and their – new finds over the past couple of weeks. Apps, utilities, gizmos, and gadgets to help you truly increase your enjoyment and productivity with your technology. […]

CES Wrap-up, Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab 797 13.01.2020 1:30:33

John and Dave are back from CES with new stuff they've learned, Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, and more. Of course, your questions are featured, as well, including analyzing USB power draw, fast external drives, folder permissions, and more. Press play to learn five new things with your two favorite […]

Dissecting APFS and macOS Catalina with Mike Bombich – Mac Geek Gab 796 06.01.2020 1:27:04

Carbon Copy Cloner developer – and APFS guru! – Mike Bombich joins John and Dave this week to talk APFS, backups, upgrades, and more. Listen as your two favorite geeks become your three favorite geeks, sharing everything they know plus some cool stuff found to kick it up a notch into the […]

Avoid RISCy Behavior – Mac Geek Gab 795 30.12.2019 1:35:55

Ever have an iOS device that won't stay connected to your Mac? How about needing to connect your Thunderbolt 2 devices to your new Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac? What about proving your location in the past? Or looking up phone numbers? These are just a few of the questions John and […]

A Festivus for The Geeks in Us – Mac Geek Gab 794 23.12.2019 1:37:04

Cool Stuff Found galore begins this episode, because that's the spirit of the holiday season. Equally as important, though, are the airing of the grievances, and Mail.app provides a healthy platform for that…with some hints and tips, to be helpful, of course. After all, we each need to learn at […]

Be Good and Don’t Get Caught – Mac Geek Gab 793 16.12.2019 1:33:34

macOS Catalina might finally be ready for prime-time with 10.15.2. Your two favorite geeks discuss. Then it's on to your tips and questions. Listen as John and Dave talk through Keyboard Shortcuts, third-party display issues, full-page screenshots, watching TV in multiple locations, outbound VPN, Mail, Bluetooth, and more! We guarantee […]

When Your Mac Sleeps Too Deeply – Mac Geek Gab 792 09.12.2019 1:30:22

Sleeping computers are good, until they don't wake up. Thankfully, John and Dave are here each week to answer your questions, including this one. But that's not all! Listen for answers to questions about Apple Watch hourly chimes, registering Apple devices, and tips on using the camera adapter between two […]

Mr. MacSpeedy – Mac Geek Gab 791 02.12.2019 1:32:13

Sometimes speed is what it's all about. Many of this week's topics focus around making sure your Mac is running as fast as possible. That's not all, though. Learn how to test your network from your iPhone, manage Mail plugins effectively, and recapture all those songs you added to Apple […]

Desirable, Delightful, De-Lovely, or Delicious? – Mac Geek Gab 790 25.11.2019 1:28:12

Quick Tips include zooming messages in Mail, tweaking Preview Options, more Remote Access, and remapping keyboard shortcuts. But that's not all, listen for Cool Stuff Found, holiday deals and more just by pressing play. John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are here to make sure you learn your five new […]

I Got Caught … Learning! – Mac Geek Gab 789 18.11.2019 1:28:33

<span style="font-weight: 400">Searching Safari’s history, running macOS Catalina 10.15 on an unsupported Mac, previews in Finder’s list fit, and a creative use for Chrome profiles are just a few of the tips shared in today’s episode. Listen as John and Dave answer listener questions and share even more tips right […]