Old Mac Gang

The Old Mac Gang talks about their favorite pieces of advice from the Apple Tips app. The Tips App features: • Quick Tips: Bite-sized guidance for using built-in apps (like Messages, Safari, Photos), navigating the OS, or customizing settings. • Themed Collections: Tips grouped into themes, like iPhone Essentials, What’s New in iOS/macOS, iCloud Basics, or Privacy and Security. • A Search Function...

The Old Mac Gang departs from the app/topic episodic style to a round robin questioning process where we each bring a question that everyone has to answer. Marty’s Question  "If you were limited to using only one Apple device that you own, what would it be?" Chris’s Question  Given the increasing complexity of Apple technology every year, how do we keep our computing experiences simple a...

The Old Mac Gang chat about the parts of Apple Intelligence that they use and enjoy. Apple - Apple Intelligence https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence Apple Embraces Al on Pricey iPhones. Other Devices Will Have Al Too https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2024/apple-announces-ai.html   How to get Apple Intelligence https://support.apple.com/en-us/121115 iPhone 16 Bible for S...

Gary, Marty, Bob, Peter, and Chris talk about home automation and how and why not they have taken the leap into automation. 16 Smart Home Assistant Devices For Senior Safety https://www.housecallpro.com/resources/marketing/smart-home-senior-safety/ The Best Smart Home Devices to Help Aging in Place https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/smart-home-for-seniors/ Smart Home Technology for Older A...

Marty, Gary, Bob Peter, and Chris speak about how we access news and the usefulness of news readers. Apple News + https://www.apple.com/apple-news/ Associated Press https://apnews.com/ Reuters https://www.reuters.com/   Feedly  https://feedly.com/ Feedbin https://feedbin.com/ Fiery Feeds https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fiery-feeds-rss-reader/id1158763303   NetNewsWire https://netnewswire.com/   Redd...

Marty, Gary, Peter and Chris speak about the Apple Health app and the days release of new hardware.  See more of yourself in Health. https://www.apple.com/health/   Use the Health app on your iPhone or iPad https://support.apple.com/en-us/104997 iPhone Tips for Seniors How to Use the Health App - Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKve2P1bAMc How to correctly use The Health App | Apple&...

The Old Mac Gang, Gary, Bob, Peter, Chris, and Marty talk about their use of health wearables. Wearable Technology for Seniors https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/resources/blog/wearable-technology-for-seniors/   How Wearable Technology is Transforming the Lives of Seniors https://www.patientone.health/how-wearable-technology-is-transforming-the-lives-of-seniors/   How Wearable Technology Enhances Hea...

The Old Mac Gang; Gary, Bob, Chris, Peter and Marty, chat about the new iPhone 16e and Amazon’s decision to stop allowing you to download books you’ve purchased.  Sites Amazon is removing the download capability for Kindle books on 2/26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMoCzeGnIss   Apple 16e announcement https://www.apple.com/iphone-16e/ Comparing 16e to SE3  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U4BLr...

Gary, Marty, Peter, Bob, and Chris talk about how and why to implement Apple Legacy settings, so your Apple ID access can be left for your loved ones.   SitesPlanning Death Has Gone Digital: Inside the Apps That Prepare You for Loss https://observer.com/2021/07/planning-death-has-gone-digital-inside-the-apps-that-prepare-you-for-loss/ LIFE FILE: DIGITAL ESTATE PLANNING https://deathwithdignity.org...

Marty, Peter, Chris and Gary shared their experiences and ideas around when is it a good time to upgrade your Apple device OS Updates your Apple software https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/update-your-apple-software-ips4930e3486/web   Update your iPhone or iPad https://support.apple.com/en-us/118575 Update your MacOS https://support.apple.com/en-us/108382   If you want to cancel a sub...

Marty, Gary, Peter, and Chris speak about their favorite map applications and in what situations they use them. SitesGoogle Maps vs. Apple Maps: Which navigation app is best? https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-maps-vs-apple-maps Apple Maps vs. Google Maps vs. Waze: The Best Navigation Apps for 2025 https://www.pcmag.com/picks/apple-maps-vs-google-maps-vs-waze-the-best-navigation-apps-for-your-p...

Chris, Gary, Peter, and Marty have a conversation about different apps they have used for weather information. Apple Weather https://support.apple.com/guide/weather-mac/view-weather-conditions-apdw93f0ea3e/mac National Forecast https://www.weather.gov/ AccWeather https://www.accuweather.com/ Weather Underground https://www.wunderground.com/   iStat Menu Weather https://apps.apple.com/us/app/istat-...

Gary, Peter, Chris, and Bob, the OMGs, talk about Safety Features on Apple devices and how they can help seasoned-aged users. Apple Support on Apple Safety Features https://support.apple.com/safety-features   These Apple Features can save your life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1h59-7Z-no 7 iPhone Safety Features You Should Start Using  https://www.howtogeek.com/iphone-safety-features-you-shoul...

The Old Mac Gang - Marty, Peter, Bob, Chris and Gary - explore the uses of the Reminders app Resources for Reminders Apple Support on Reminders app https://support.apple.com/en-us/102484   Gear Patrol Reminders How to https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/iphone-reminders-app-tips/ New on Reminders in iOS 18: Here's everything new in Reminders for iOS 18 https://9to5mac.com/reminders-in-ios-18-all-the-n...

Marty, Chris, Gary and Bob comment on their most-used and favorite apps we relied on for the year. Resources The Best Apps for Older Adults in 2024 https://www.seniorliving.org/cell-phone/apps/ The Best Apps for Seniors in 2025 https://www.theseniorlist.com/cell-phones/best/apps/ Best Apps for Seniors in 2024 https://blakeford.com/best-apps-for-seniors-in-2024/ Older Adults Embrace Tech but Are Sk...

The Old Mac Gang covers tips for keeping your identity and possessions safe from online thieves. Protect Your Devices & Accounts Against Scammers https://www.cisa.gov/shop-safely-holiday-season   Phishing Attack Prevention: How to Identify & Avoid Phishing Scams https://www.occ.gov/topics/consumers-and-communities/consumer-protection/fraud-resources/phishing-attack-prevention.html What To...

Marty, Gary, Chris, Bob, and Peter speak about the Perplexity.ai app and other AI resources. Perplexity.ai Perplexity Al's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@perplexity-ai Collaboration & Focus with Perplexity Spaces (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISw74fp-rqE Perplexity Pages (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qGa0oTY120 The PodTalk. Net

David Ginsburg of In Touch With iOS joins this episode with Marty, Peter, and Chris, to speak about his experience with Mac User Groups in helping others troubleshoot and forming community. Apple User Groups website https://www.apple.com/usergroups/ MUG websites NORTHEAST OHIO APPLE CORPS https://www.neoac.org/ TUCSON MACINTOSH USERS GROUP https://tmug.com/ Suburban Chicago Apple Users https://mys...

Marty Jencius is joined by Peter Petto, Bob Wood, Gary Sherck, and Chris Wesselman as they talk about tech troubleshooting services provided by Apple. Support services mentioned on the episode - Apple support community ( https://discussions.apple.com/welcome ) - Apple Support App ( https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044 ) - Apple Online Support Chat - Phone call to apple, 1 (800)...

Marty Jencius, Gary Sherck, Peter Petto, and Bob Wood of the Old Mac Gang discuss the steps they use to troubleshoot their tech.

In this episode, we discuss the latest addition to Apple health service, hearing tests, and hearing aids using AirPod Pro 2s and your iPhone. Host: Marty Jencius OMGs: Gary Sherck, Chris Wesselman, & Peter Petto How to test your hearing: Take a Hearing Test with your iPhone or iPad How to set it up as a hearing aid device: How To Use AirPods As Hearing Aids (With Screenshots) Loop noise-dampen...

Marty Jencius hosts the Old Mac Gang, joined by Bob Wood, Peter Petto, Chris Wesselman, and Gary Sherck, to introduce a new podcast with a panel of long-time Mac/Apple users who want to discuss the most relevant apps and services to age-seasoned users. YouTube.com/@OldMacGang