Old Mac Gang

Marty, Peter, and Chris talk about their favorite parts of Apple News+ and other news services Getting Started - Open the News app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac — it’s pre-installed on all devices.- Tap Following to curate your preferred topics and publishers.- Subscribe to Apple News+ for access to hundreds of magazines and premium articles.- Use Family Sharing to let up to six people share your s...

The Old Mac Gang reminisce about card and board games they played when they were younger and how we can find them to play with our tablets and phones. Getting Started ·       Open the App Store and search for your favorite classic games — many are free or part of Apple Arcade. ·       Sign into Game Center for tracking scores and inviting friends. ·       Use Screen Time to manage how long you pla...

Marty, Peter, Chris, and Bob talk about how they maintain their computers files and do preventative maintenance.  Basic Maintenance Habits • Restart your devices once a week—many glitches clear up instantly.• Keep macOS and iOS updated (Settings > General > Software Update).• Uninstall unused apps. If you haven’t opened it in 6 months, consider deleting it.• Use About This Mac > Storage &...

There Old Mac Gang gives tips and tells stories about online shopping and their use of Amazon. Tips for Shopping on Amazon and Online Stores Basic Tips for Seniors • Create a strong password and enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for your Amazon and other online accounts. Create a PASSKEY, too! • Keep your payment methods updated but limited—avoid saving too many credit cards online. Don’t use...

Marty, Bob, Charlie, Peter and Chris speak about they way they manage home inventories with technology Why bother with a home inventory? Insurance claims, estate planning, moving, or just peace of mind. Technology makes it far easier than paper lists. Simple Starter Tools • Notes with checklists + photos • Numbers/Excel spreadsheet with columns for item, purchase date, value, serial, photo link De...

Many older colleagues want to use common tech (photos, messaging, Zoom, online forms) but feel overwhelmed. With a good teaching approach, small wins stack fast. The 7 Rules for Teaching Older Learners (panel can riff) 1. Start with purpose, not features. Ask: “What do you want this to help you do this week?” 2. One task per session. Success once, unaided — then stop. 3. I do → We do → You do. Dem...

Marty, Gary, Chris, Peter, and new OMGer Charlie, speak about passkeys and the Apple Password app What are Passkeys? Video https://youtu.be/HVYESg1Qrr0?si=l2bFJZHH69oJ-SrYb   Apple Support – Use Passkeys to Sign In to Websites and Apps on iPhone. Apple's official guide detailing how to create, save, and use passkeys on your iPhone, including how to sign in on other devices using your iPhone. h...

The Old Mac Gang share some of their favorite games and brain exercises Apple Watch blood-oxygen feature returns in iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 https://www.macworld.com/article/2878472/the-apple-watch-blood-oxygen-sensor-is-coming-back-to-series-9-10-and-ultra-2-users.html   Aging Well 9 Things You Should Do for Your Brain Health Every Day, According to Neurologists https://time.com/7081407/brai...

The Old Mac Gang discusses how they organize their clutter and  saving files for backup. RESOURCES Quick safety check Make a backup with Time Machine before cleaning ( https://support.apple.com/en-us/104984 ). Open your storage map: System Settings → General → Storage (overview & tips: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102624   and https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/optimize-storage-space-...

Marty, Gary, Peter and Chris talk about their favorite media services and their favorite classic movies and shows News Apple iPhone 17 Event Set for September 9, German Carrier Sources Claim https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/05/apple-iphone-17-event-set-september-9/   RESOURCES Free (Ad-Supported) Tubi Types of Shows: Classic movies, sitcoms, westerns, drama Cost: Free (ad-supported) Link: https:/...

The Old Mac Gang discuss their browser choices and what extensions they use regularly to get their work done. Best web browsers of 2025 Magic Lasso Adblock Blog: Best Web Browser in 2025 https://www.magiclasso.co/insights/best-web-browser-2025 Keploy.io Blog: Best Browser for Mac in 2025 https://keploy.io/blog/community/best-browser-for-mac-in-2025 AboutCookies.org: Web Browsers for macOS in 2025...

The whole Old Mac Gang speak about how they use dictation on their Apple devices. AppleCare One discussion Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan with incredible value https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/07/apple-introduces-applecare-one-streamlining-coverage-into-a-single-plan/   Apple Support - Dictate Text on iPhone https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/dictat...

Marty, Chris, and Gary talk about their Macstock experience and about how to use Activity Monitor Activity Monitor User Guide https://support.apple.com/guide/activity-monitor/welcome/mac How to Use Activity Monitor to Troubleshoot Mac Problems https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/how-to-use-activity-monitor-to-troubleshoot-problems-on-a-mac/   How to Use the Activity Monitor App on Mac https:/...

Marty, Gary, Peter, and Chris explore Apple Maps and other map services and how we use them. Apple Maps  https://www.apple.com/maps/ Google Maps  https://www.google.com/maps/   Waze https://www.waze.com/live-map   Use Backtrack to retrace your steps on Apple Watch https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/use-backtrack-to-retrace-your-steps-apd25bfcec3f/11.0/watchos/11.0 Use the Compass app on Apple W...

Gary, Chris, Peter and Marty talk about those apps or services on our devices that are start-up for our work. iPhone, iPad, Mac - The setting to delete those one-time verification codes from Apple Messages. https://click.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-7166679-5-13351-17028-180721-7q65688c15 How to change Macbook Wallpaper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqs0d5F-iCg   iPhone - Live Photos - how to...

Each of the members of the Old Mac Gang speak about how they use A.I. and how you might get involved with it.  TextExpander https://textexpander.com/ Scanning into Apple Notes  https://support.apple.com/en-us/108963   Adding Text to Keynote on a Mac  https://support.apple.com/guide/keynote/add-text-tan4fd6ee725/14.4/mac/26.0   Macstock Conference and Expo  http://Macstockconferenceandexpo.com  Our...

The Old Mac Gang speaks about how they use their time up enjoying their devices. Support Links Reddit  - www.reddit.com TCM - https://www.tcm.com/   Murderbot Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEioDeOiqEs   Playground audiobook https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9798882333125-playground The Verifiers audiobook https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780593554906-the-verifiers Rook’s Move https://jrmf.org/pu...

Marty, Bob, Peter, and Chris provide their reactions to WWDC announcements, and the winner of the predictions pool. iOS 26 Unified Liquid Glass Design : Stunning new design across lock screen, icons, widgets. Apple Intelligence : On-device AI with Genmoji, live translation, voicemail summaries, and call screening. Visual Intelligence : Tap-to-search from screenshots and screen content using AI. Re...

Marty, Gary, Peter, and Chris speak about their wishes and predictions for next week’s WWDC keynote announcements.  MacstockConferenceandExpo.com 50$ discount code “PODTALK50” ThePodTalk. Net

The whole Old Mac Gang; Peter, Chris, Bob, Gary, and Marty talk about how they use their iPhone camera and tips to go with it. News for our demographic US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive order https://www.engadget.com/mobile/us-libraries-cut-ebook-and-audiobook-lending-programs-following-trump-executive-order-205113868.html   In AI news - a possible Sir...

The Old Mac Gang, Peter, Chris, Bob, Gary, and Marty talk about the best uses of the Apple Watch for seasoned-citizens.  Timers https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/timers-apdf448955b2/watchos   Health - Afib  https://support.apple.com/en-us/108375   Tips to share Gary: Find My to stay in contact with Family & Friends Chris: Quickly connect WiFi, Bluetooth and more using the iPhone Control St...

Marty, Peter, Chris, Bob and Gary speak about their favorite tech bags and jackets for travel. Loop Switch 2 https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/switch   Some new Accessibility options for later this year: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/05/apple-unveils-powerful-accessibility-features-coming-later-this-year/   Question 1 - What is your favorite travel bag? Nomatic Backpack , and Timbuk2 Clas...

Chris, Peter, and Marty share a few tips, what hardware they would like to see come from Apple, and what their next tech learning will be. Macstockconferenceandexpo.com Code "PODTALK50" gets you 50$ off ThePodTalk. Net

The Old Mac Gang talk about how to stay safe on public WiFi. How to Use Free Public Wi-Fi and Keep Your Personal Data Secure https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/keep-data-secure-public-wifi/ Navigating the Perils of Public Wi-Fi: A Senior's Guide to Safe Internet Use https://www.seniorlessons.com/navigating-the-perils-of-public-wi-fi-a-seniors-guide-to-safe-internet-use/ Are Public Wi-Fi Ne...

Marty, Bob, Chris and Peter talk about the methods they use for remembering and removing subscription services on their Apple devices If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428   6 Services to Help You Cancel Your Subscriptions https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2022/subscription-cancel-services.html How to find and cancel your unu...