Old Mac Gang

The Old Mac Gang give tips on managing your dock and menubar with their own examples SECTION 1 — The Dock: App Launcher, File Shelf & More How to Customize Your Mac Dock Like a Pro (Ask Dave Taylor) — https://www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-customize-your-mac-dock-like-a-pro/ 11 Clever Ways to Customize the Mac Dock (How-To Geek) — https://www.howtogeek.com/clever-ways-to-customize-the-mac-dock/...

The Old Mac Gang covers what was said at WWDC and the changes that will effect seasoned Apple users Engadget — Everything Announced at WWDC 2026: https://www.engadget.com/2189698/everything-announced-at-apples-wwdc-2026-keynote/ Tom's Guide — WWDC 2026 Recap: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/wwdc-2026-live-news-updates TechCrunch — WWDC 2026 Everything Announced: https://techcrunch.com/2026...

The Old Mac Gang gives their tips for using food and grocery delivery apps Getting Started: Guides for Seniors Using Food Delivery How Seniors Can Use DoorDash: A Step-by-Step Guide to Easy, Affordable Food Delivery — Retirement Hobby Guide https://retirementhobbyguide.com/2025/12/30/how-seniors-can-use-doordash-a-step-by-step-guide-to-easy-affordable-food-delivery/ Free & Paid Food Delivery S...

The Old Mac Gang chats about the new Spotlight on MacOS Tahoe, how they use it, and some challengers that also work. * Search for Anything with Spotlight on Mac — Apple Support (Mac User Guide) https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/search-with-spotlight-mchlp1008/mac * Narrow Your Search Results in Spotlight on Mac — Apple Support (Mac User Guide) https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/narrow...

The Old Mac Gang shares their favorite travel tech hardware and a few misses they've had. Resource links: AARP: Tech Use and Adoption Keeps Surging Among Older Adults — AARP Research 2026 https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/technology/internet-media-devices/2026-technology-trends-older-adults/ Best Travel Gadgets of 2026 — Men's Journal https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/best-travel-gadgets Be...

Marty, Peter, Bob, and Chris talk about how theyeach use the aspects of the Apple Wallet Wallet — Apple https://www.apple.com/wallet/ Apple Wallet keeps getting better, here's what'snew and coming next — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/14/apple-wallet-keeps-getting-better-heres-whats-new-and-coming-next/ Apple Wallet is quietly getting a massiveupgrade — Pocket-Lint https://www.pocket-...

The Old Mac Gang talk about their use of text to speech functions available on your Apple products. How to Use Text to Speech on Mac: The Complete Guide (2026) — AnySpeech https://anyspeech.io/blog/how-to-use-text-to-speech-on-mac Text to Speech on Mac: Tools, Apps & AI Alternatives (2026) — AI Dictation https://aidictation.com/blog/text-to-speech-mac 5 Best Text-to-Speech Apps for Mac in 2026...

The Old Mac Gang speaks about how they handle use (or not) of public WiFi How to Stay Safe on Public WiFi: A 2026 Guide — Simply Tech Today https://www.simplytechtoday.com/how-to-stay-safe-on-public-wifi/ Public Wi-Fi: A Guide to the Risks and How to Stay Safe — Norton https://us.norton.com/blog/privacy/public-wifi Public Wi-Fi Security Measures — What You Need to Know in 2026 — The Secure Patrol...

The Old Mac Gang talk about Apple Calendar tips that they use. You May Be Using Colors in Apple Calendar App Wrong — MacMost https://macmost.com/you-may-be-using-colors-in-apple-calendar-app-wrong.html Apple Calendar: Color Code Events by Making Separate Calendars — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/1378257/how-to-color-code-events-apple-calendar.html How to Change Calendar Colors on iPhon...

Marty, Peter, Chris, and Charlie speak about how they keep their Mac devices all synced together on this episode of the Old Mac Gang. 6 Useful Ways To Use Apple’s Continuity Feature on iPhone and Mac — SlashGear https://www.slashgear.com/1614904/useful-ways-use-apple-continuity-feature-iphone-mac/ These Features Make the Mac and iPad Better Together (Video) — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/26...

The Old Mac Gang speak about iPhone uses as a dictation and transcription device.  Whisper Transcription — AI-Powered Offline Transcription App (App Store) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisper-transcription/id1668083311 Otter.ai — Real-Time Transcription and Meeting Notes https://otter.ai Voice Recorder Pro — Record, Edit, and Share (App Store) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-record-pro/id546...

The Old Mac Gang looks at their experiences getting refurbished Apple products Apple Certified Refurbished Store (Official) https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished Refurb Tracker — Email & RSS alerts by model, country, RAM, and storage specs https://refurb-tracker.com Apple Refurbished Tracker — Set alerts by device type, model, price range, and specs https://applerefurbishedtracker.com Refurb....

Marty, Bob, and Chris talk about their first Mac devices and remember the cool things Apple has done in the past  Links: The Mac Turns 40: A Timeline of Apple's Revolutionary Computer Design https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/01/24/the-mac-turns-40-a-timeline-of-apples-revolutionary-computer-design The History and Future of Apple's Mac Computers (1984–2024) https://applescoop.org/story/...

Chris and Marty discuss the week’s Apple product releases and which ones seniors may be interested in. Monday, March 2 iPhone 17e - A19 chip (same as iPhone 17), 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with Ceramic Shield 2 - MagSafe finally comes to the “e” line — with faster wireless charging and a full accessory ecosystem - 48MP Fusion camera with 2x optical-quality Telephoto, 4K Dolby Vision video -...

The Old Mac Gang reviews their wishes, their interests, and their potential purchases for the March 4th Apple Experience. What’s Happening on March 4? Reports from Macworld, 9to5Mac, CNET, and MacRumors all suggest Apple will introduce multiple new products in early March, culminating in activity on March 4, 2026.   Apple Set to Launch at Least Five New Products by March 4 https://www.macworld.com...

The Old Mac Gang chats about their use of Apple Reminders and functions that have yet to try. Simple Things You Can Start Using Today 1. Use Siri for Quick Capture “Hey Siri, remind me to call Bob tomorrow at 9 AM.” “Remind me to take the chicken out of the freezer when I get home.” 2. Location-Based Reminders Set reminders triggered by arriving at home, leaving the office, or arriving at a specif...

The Old Mac Gang shares a new discovery with their use of the Apple Support app Apple Support App  First released: 2016 Cost: Free Platform: iPhone, iPad Purpose: Central hub for personalized Apple device support Then vs. Now Early Version (2016–2018) Look up AppleCare coverage Find nearby Apple Stores Call support directly Basic troubleshooting links Today’s Version (iOS 26 Era) Automatically rec...

The Old Mac Gang shares their ideas about use of call waiting and screening on iOS 26 Reference Links How to use Call Screening on iPhone | Apple Support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ir_hrbFHMk  How To Enable Call Screening On iPhone (iOS 26) - Full Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRSBm3GM1kM Screen and block calls on iPhone
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/screen-and-block-calls-i...

The whole Old Mac Gang returns to talk about iOS 26 favorites and Liquid Glass Apple elevates the iPhone experience with iOS 26 — Apple Newsroom https://www.apple.com/newsro om/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/ iOS 26: Everything We Know — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/ Everything new — and still to come — in the iOS 26 iPhone update — Macworld https://...

The Old Mac Gang speaks out the new year predictions of Apple releases. Everything Apple Is Releasing in 2026: iPhone Fold, LLM, Low‑Cost MacBook and More    https://www.macrumors.com/guide/what-to-expect-from-apple-2026/ Apple will launch 20+ new products next year, here’s what’s coming https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/22/apple-will-launch-20-new-products-next-year-heres-whats-coming/ 5 new Apple prod...

The Old Mac Gang meets up for the final episode of the year to talk about their tech resolutions for 2026 and what’s on their wishlist for the coming year.  Three Types of Tech Resolutions 1. Simplification Reducing redundant devices or apps Cleaning up workflows Letting go of tech that no longer fits how you work or live 2. Capability Expansion Learning features you already own but don’t use Impr...

The whole Old Mac Gang discusses their use of iPads, favorite apps, and tips for new users. Daily Use Cases • Reading & Viewing • Light Productivity • Creative Tools • Entertainment iPad Tips • Stage Manager: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213336   • Sidecar: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380   • Split View / Slide Over: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207582   • Focus Modes: https...

Chris, Charlie, Peter and Marty share their favorite apps and tech they have discovered this year. App 1 Chris - Project Indigo - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/project-indigo/id6742591546 Tech article: https://research.adobe.com/articles/indigo/indigo.html Peter - Acorn for MacOS https://flyingmeat.com/acorn/ Charlie - Collaborative Open-Source Document Editing - https://www.collaboraonline.com//...

Marty, Peter, Charlie, Chris and Gary talk about their use and desired use of grocery and restaurant delivery services. NewsTim Cook and leadership rumors https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/06/apple-leadership-shakeup-impending/ https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/08/jeff-williams-stepping-down-as-apple-coo/ Why Delivery Apps Work for Seniors • Convenience: Order groceries or meals from home. • Safet...

This episode explores Taking Online Classes for Seniors — how older adults can use their Macs, iPads, and iPhones to keep learning, stay mentally active, and connect socially through online education.. News Apple Shakeup at MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/06/apple-leadership-shakeup-impending/ Apple Pocket Sockhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/introducing-iphone-pocket-a-beautiful...