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

Mac Geek Gab #164: Defrag, iPod Syncing Issues, MobileMe Time Zones, Shortcuts, & New Media Expo 15.08.2008 46:08

At New Media Expo, John and Dave tackle your questions and share your tips about all things Mac and beyond! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: (No AAC this week since we’...

Mac Geek Gab #163: MAC Address Filtering, Startup Passwords, iCal Syncing, and Beachballs! 11.08.2008 56:38

John and Dave talk about how to filter different computers — at different times — from your wireless network, a new take on syncing — and not syncing — calendars via MobileMe, and among other things discuss everyone’s favorite topic: Beachballs! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/play...

Mac Geek Gab #162: Cool Stuff Found, Hidden Accounts, MobileMe, iDisk and More 04.08.2008 1:09:17

The show today starts with John and Dave talking through Cool Stuff Found: that’s Stuff from them AND from you, and there’s some great tidbits in here. Then the conversation turns to revisiting hidden login issues from last week, as well as some MobileMe and iDisk sync explanations. Chock full […]

Mac Geek Gab #161: Unlearning Spelling, Cache Sizes, Bypassing Password Security, and Haikus 28.07.2008 1:04:49

John and Dave dig into topics decided by YOU, the loyal listener. Discussions include bypassing login passwords, quickly restoring a Mac to its pristine software state, UPSs and power strips, and taming Mac OS X’s spellchecker. Download now and tell a friend. BOTH are free! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast...

Mac Geek Gab #160: Digging into MobileMe, UPSs, Audio Outputs and Listener Tips 21.07.2008 1:00:21

Using multiple audio jacks, understanding the nuances of multiple users using MobileMe, backing up without Time Machine, the benefits of Apple Service Professionals, and a DHL warning are all part of this week’s Mac Geek Gab. Subscribe today — it’s free! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player....

Mac Geek Gab #159: MobileMe, Battery Backups, iPhone 3G, and Tales of Woe 14.07.2008 55:36

MobileMe's out, so Dave and John will discuss what's different (and what's the same). Plus it's summer season in the USA, and that means thunderstorms for a lot of folks, so protecting yourself against lightening is another topic. Listener questions and tips round out the show and, oh yeah, Dave […]

Mac Geek Gab #158: Bad RAM, iSights, Drive Speeds, and Startup Shortcuts 30.06.2008 52:30

Before heading off on vacation next week, Dave joins John for an all-out Geek fest, discussing what to do about bad RAM, bad hard drives, how to find speed bottlenecks, and more. Plus, listeners share tips on iSights, batteries, finding files, and a great startup shortcuts printout! Listen Now: <object […]

Mac Geek Gab #157: Startup Secrets, Terminal Tricks, Battery Woes, and Services Menu 23.06.2008 1:03:33

John and Dave talk about bandwidth, Mac OS X’s services menu, directories in the Terminal, scheduling reboots and more. Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC courtes...

Mac Geek Gab #156: Tips for Parallels, Time Machine, WiFi, Reinstalls and More 17.06.2008 56:26

Back from WWDC, Dave and John are in the thick of the action this week, with listener tips, questions, hints, and tricks about all things Mac. Come on in, subscribe (it’s free!) and enjoy! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”...

Mac Geek Gab #155: WWDC, Kindle, Screen Sharing, and Windows 09.06.2008 40:32

Dave’s out at WWDC, John’s manning the fort, and they have made the bandwidth stars align to bring you this special edition of the Mac Geek Gab. This week, of course, your two favorite geeks discuss all that happened this morning at WWDC, plus Dave’s traveling with a Kindle, so […]

Mac Geek Gab #154: Signal Strength, Screen Sharing, Drive Cleaning, and IE on Mac 02.06.2008 57:39

Answers to your Mac questions and tips and advice from listeners and your two favorite Geeks alike, Mac Geek Gab 154 is in the wild! Topics covered include wireless signal strength, utilities to comb your hard drive clean, running IE on your Mac without Windows, and more. Listen Now: <object […]

Mac Geek Gab #153: Cleaning Your Mac, Listener Tips, and Questions Galore 19.05.2008 47:00

John and Dave are fresh back from a virtual trip to Chicago, and now coming to you with tips about cleaning your Mac, listener answers to previous questions, and some new topics for everyone to chew on, including a Geek Challenge! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ h...

Mac Geek Gab #152: Have I Been Hacked? 12.05.2008 19:02

Listeners wonder if their Macs have been hacked, and Dave and John talk through the symptoms. After that, it’s off to the mailbag which is chock full of tips and questions this week you won’t want to miss! Subscribe (it’s free!) today. Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=&#822...

Mac Geek Gab #151: Startup Sounds, FileTypes, EQ, and Bits vs. Bytes 05.05.2008 52:50

Listener tips shine through this week, with some answers about startup sounds and filetypes. Then your two favorite geeks do their part by answering your questions about equalization settings, Time Machine backups, and bits vs. bytes. Chock full o’ goodness, you’ll want to subscribe today, it’s free! Listen Now: <object […]

Mac Geek Gab #150: Random Questions, Cool Stuff Found, and Wacky Problems 29.04.2008 56:51

The question queue is overflowing, and John and Dave dive in headfirst with some tough questions about audio, mail, and graphics. Then it’s on to some Cool Stuff Found, including an app developed due to an MGG comment! After that, they just can’t stop with the wacky questions, and there […]

Mac Geek Gab #149: Syncing, Phantom Shares, and Other Wacky Problems 21.04.2008 55:29

Dave and John share some of your thoughts on the recently-discussed magically-appearing shares theme, then dig into some questions about syncing both with and without .Mac. Then it’s time for some of the wackiest questions — and solutions — the Mac Geek Gab has ever encountered! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” […]

Mac Geek Gab #148: Geeks on a RAM-page, Networking, Time Capsule, and Some Fun 07.04.2008 57:58

Your Geeks are back with an action-packed show this week, with discussion topics including Apple Support, RAM and paging, Networking, Time Machine/Capsule, and Dave tells his geeky story about getting 10-year-old Windows hardware to work with his brand new MacBook Pro! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For April […]

Mac Geek Gab #147: Geek Tales, AirPort Speeds, AirDisk Backups, Programming and Podcast Setup 31.03.2008 57:46

Dave and John talk through a few geek issues they encountered during the week. Then they discuss AirPort speeds, AirDisk Backups, how to get started programming and, by popular demand, an update on their podcast setup first detailed in Episode #32. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March […]

Mac Geek Gab #146: SXSW Recap, Menu Bar Management, AppleCare, and More 24.03.2008 57:10

John’s back from France, Dave’s back from South by Southwest, and they’ve got plenty to talk about from that. Plus, they’re back to answering your questions and sharing your tips, with topics including menu bar management, AppleCare, Time Capsule support, and more. Action packed and ready to rock, Dave and […]

Mac Geek Gab #145: Apple Hardware MGGstravaganza 10.03.2008 1:02:59

John and Dave talk about the new Apple hardware they’ve been using: Penryn-based MacBook Pro, Time Capsule, and Apple TV take 2. Also, Dave’s at South by Southwest, but he’ll talk about that during next week’s show! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March 10, 2008 Direct Links: […]

Mac Geek Gab #144: Time Machine Details, Listener Questions, and AppleCare FTW! 03.03.2008 50:52

John and Dave ordered new Mac-related goodies this week, and Dave also had quite an experience with AppleCare that he shares. On top of that, many listener questions are asked and answered, and a few Cool Things are found and discussed! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March […]

Mac Geek Gab #143: Co-mingling Wireless Networks, Upgrading Software and Hardware, and More 25.02.2008 54:07

Dave and John first offer some clarification on co-mingling wireless types on one network, then launch into some tips on upgrading both software and hardware. Then it’s the listeners’ turn, and we hear a few tips from all of you. Download, subscribe, press play, and enjoy! Show notes for Mac […]

Mac Geek Gab #142: Geek Advice, Hybrid Wireless Networks, & Syncing Macs 17.02.2008 46:02

First John and Dave start off with some general advice to help keep your geek status in good standing. Then it’s off to creating and managing your Mac on more than one wireless network, including A, B, G, and N! Syncing your data makes a return to the discussion pool, […]

Mac Geek Gab #141: 10.5.2 and Network Special with WiFi, Sharing, Printing, and More 11.02.2008 54:03

This week’s episode starts with a 10.5.2 discussion. Then John and Dave are on to lots of networking questions for you, but they also throw in some other stuff just to keep you on your toes. Definitely worth a listen and, heck, subscribe. It’s free! Show notes for Mac Geek […]

Mac Geek Gab #140: War Stories, Storage, and CPUs 04.02.2008 47:38

John and Dave both bring war stories from their own computers and networks to share, along with some advice so hopefully you don’t have to live through the same problems they did! Then it’s time for listener questions and comments about hard drives and CPUs. Subscribe now for free and […]