Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
Episodes
Mac Geek Gab #40: Over-the-Hill Discussions About Viruses, MacBook Pro Ship Dates, and More!
20 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In their “over the hill” 40th episode, John and Dave talk about viruses on the Mac, discuss the shipping status of the MacBook Pro, and answer som...
Mac Geek Gab #39: Xgrid, Distributed Computing, and More!
13 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and John spend some time discussing Xgrid and distributed computing in general. Listen in for their guide to getting started with Xgrid and also ...
Mac Geek Gab #38: Tasty Tips including Persistent Search, Better Podcast Management, and More
06 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite Mac geeks, John Braun and Dave Hamilton dive in this week to talk about how to configure persistent search (and what it is!), better podc...
Mac Geek Gab #37: iPhoto ‘06, Yojimbo, and a Guest Gabber!
30 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
John and Dave spend some time discussing two of their favorite new applications, Apple’s iPhoto ’06 and Bare Bones Software’s Yojimbo, then answ...
Mac Geek Gab #36: Intel Mac Implications, Listener Feedback, and a QuickBooks Warning
23 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and John answer your questions, talk about the implications of the new Intel macs, and issue a warning for users of Quickbooks 2006. All this, an...
Mac Geek Gab #35: Highlights from the Show Floor
12 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Still at Macworld Expo, John and Dave talk through some of their favorite things from the show floor. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Janua...
Mac Geek Gab #34: Talking about Apple Announcement Live from Macworld Show Floor
10 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
From the Macworld Expo Podcast stage, John and Dave talk through their thoughts about the announcements made at the keynote, give away some prizes, an...
Mac Geek Gab #33: Macworld Expo SF Pre-Show Sound-Check
09 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Safely tucked away in a hotel room in San Francisco, John and Dave talk about their thoughts for the Expo, traveling, and more. Check out this pre-sho...
Mac Geek Gab #32: What Your Mac Does Behind Your Back and Advanced Podcasting Setup
01 Jan 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Macs do a lot more than the original Mac ever did, and some of that stuff happens without you knowing it. John and Dave start this conversat...
Mac Geek Gab #31: What To Do When Your Mac Won’t Boot
25 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
When your Mac won’t boot, Dave and John have some of the answers! This week’s show finds our hosts talking through all they steps they would take ...
Mac Geek Gab #30: Apple iMac Reviewed
19 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
The new iMac is the focus of tonight’s show. Both Dave and John had a chance to review ths iMac separately, and this episode is their first chance t...
Mac Geek Gab #29: Podcasting/Recording Answers and More!
12 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John and Dave spend time going through listener feedback, with a bit of a focus on podcasting and audio recording-related questions. Additional notes ...
Mac Geek Gab #28: Mailbag Fun! Backup strategies, Skype and more.
05 Dec 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John and Dave spend the entire show answering YOUR questions, including their favorite backup strategies, setting the Windows workgroup name, and some...
Mac Geek Gab #27: Holiday Wish List
28 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John and Dave talk through their wishlists for the holidays… things they wish they had, things they wish existed, and more! Join Dave and John for t...
Mac Geek Gab #26: Getting Geeky With Photos
21 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and John talk through their favorite ways to take, manage, view, and edit photos. Listen for details on things like easy photo editing, uploading...
Mac Geek Gab: Copying Videos to Your Mac and iPod
12 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Doing the show from Dave’s hotel room at the Podcast and Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California, Dave and John talk through their experiences at...
Mac Geek Gab: Vidcast from Portable Media Expo
12 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
As promised to their listeners, nay viewers, Dave and John put together a short vidcast, optimized for the video iPod. Dave and John talk briefly abou...
Mac Geek Gab: 10.4.3, Repartitioning, Swap Location, and TiVo
07 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and John wade through quite a few issues related to Apple’s latest 10.4.3 OS upgrade, discuss repartitioning (and how not to do it!), and movin...
Mac Geek Gab: Video iPod, Podcast Setup Details, and Listener Feedback!
31 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on Halloween night, John and Dave come to you hopped up on candy to talk about a ton of stuff. Dave reviews the Video iPod, John and Dave ans...
Mac Geek Gab: SSH, Grep, Find, and Regular Expressions
24 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
To say that this show is chock full of info is an understatement! John and Dave continue their tour through the terminal, discussing shells, public ke...
Mac Geek Gab: Back to MP3 – Terminal Trip, Part 1
17 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Dave fire up the terminal and walk through some of their favorite utilities, focusing on the basics. Included are little tips to m...
Mac Geek Gab: Tips for Switchers, Virus Rants, and More!
10 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John and Dave focus their advice (and that from the listeners!) towards those of you who have switched from Windows or are thinking of doing so — bu...
Mac Geek Gab: More Mailbag Treats
02 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
The mailbag is the seed of conversation this week as John and Dave dig in and spend the whole show answering your questions! Topics range from cleanin...
Mac Geek Gab: Favorite Travel-Related Gadgets, dotMac, and more
25 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Travel-related Gadgets are the topic of this weeks’ Gab between John and Dave. These two self-professed geeks talk through their favorite toys to us...
Mac Geek Gab: Sweet 16 and Enhanced, iPod nano reviewed
18 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and John cover a variety of topics this week including reviewing the iPod nano, discussing their current podcasting setup, catching up with some ...
Mac Geek Gab: Sending Files, Remote Control and Phones
11 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John and Dave wrap up their conversation about file sharing, giving lots of alternative options to allow you to send files to friends and colleagues a...
Mac Geek Gab: Sharing Files, Tips, and Audio Comments
02 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Sending large files across the Internet isn’t always easy, and Dave and John go through some options for doing this today. Then it’s straight to t...
Mac Geek Gab: Chock Full of Tasty Tips
28 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Back to their normal setup, and sounding as good as ever, Dave and John go through a ton of reader feedback and audio comments. This show is chock ful...
Mac Geek Gab: Keeping Your Mac Running Smooth
22 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
After suffering through yet more broadband problems with John’s cable modem, Dave and John get a Geek Gab out, albeit a day late. Dave’s chiming i...
Mac Geek Gab: Stuff You Stick In Your Mac
14 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Due to a broadband outage, John and Dave go low(er) tech this week, at least in terms of the recording methods. That said, the show is still a geek ga...
Mac Geek Gab: Traveling Tips, ATSServer, and phone/PDAs
07 Aug 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John gets back from vacation and tells us all about his experiences figuring out the wireless base station and SMTP server at the vacation house — t...
Mac Geek Gab: Shareware Picks
29 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John’s heading off for vacation, so the show comes early this week. Today’s topic is shareware, and John and Dave talk through a few of their favo...
Mac Geek Gab: Backing up for AppleCare
24 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John’s PowerBook went to AppleCare (and came back) this week. As such, John and Dave discuss AppleCare and what you should do when you’re sending ...
Mac Geek Gab: Lightning Strikes
17 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Back from Macworld, Dave finds lightning struck his home and office network and talks about what to do to make sure this never happens to you. That le...
Mac Geek Gab: Direct from Macworld Boston
12 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Macworld Expo Boston is the stage for this podcast. John and Dave report their findings and experiences straight from Beantown, talking about products...
Mac Geek Gab: Mailbag Mayhem
10 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
John and Dave dig into the mailbag this week to answer your questions. Topics range from helping a user through the Finder, talking more about Mactel ...
Mac Geek Gab: Bluetooth Bonanza
04 Jul 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Bluetooth is this week’s main topic with Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun. They chat about cell phone connections, headsets, and other related periph...
Mac Geek Gab: Wireless Base Stations Revealed
26 Jun 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton come to you talking about wireless/airport connections, focusing on base stations, options available, and m...
Mac Geek Gab: All About Podcatching
19 Jun 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton chat about their favorite ways to get and listen to podcasts (and more!). If you’re listening to the Mac ...
The Mac Geek Gab Podcast - Inaugural Edition
13 Jun 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the release of the inaugural edition of TMO’s first foray into podcasting, TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab. This podcast features two long-time ...