Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
1,227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 758 ratingsAnswers to your tech questions for your Apple devices and beyond. Dave Hamilton and friends come together weekly to answer your questions and discuss things of interest to Apple and Mac geeks, presenting them in ways that are both entertaining and informative for the average listener.
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The Egg & Chicken Problem
February 19, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBDive into the latest Mac Geek Gab episode where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton share the coolest Quick Tips and answer your burning questions, all while exploring the newest tech on the block. Discover how to leverage your Lock Screen widgets for instant app access, marvel at the […]
A Little Pig Walked Around - MGG 1K
February 12, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBCelebrate the monumental 1024th episode of Mac Geek Gab, a digital fest that aligns with National Clean Out Your Computer Day, marking a significant milestone in the podcast’s journey. In this special installment, John F. Braun makes a special guest appearance, joining forces with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave […]
Surviving Audio Death
February 05, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis week on Mac Geek Gab 1023, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive deep into the tech that enhances your Apple ecosystem experience, starting with Adam’s anticipation for his Vision Pro arrival. Obsessing over sound quality, they share insider tips on using StreamYard, Audio Hijack Pro’s Speech Isolation, […]
I Wanted to Call it Searchlight
January 29, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIn this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab 1022, dive into the savvy world of tech tips with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. Discover the ease of sharing App Store links by long-pressing the app icon, and get the lowdown on iMessage’s quick flight information feature using Apple’s […]
Nerd Math
January 22, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis week’s Mac Geek Gab kicks off with Adam’s dive into the Apple Vision Pro universe. He shares his buying experience, mulling over pricing, the necessity of extra storage, and the benefits of AppleCare+. Make sure you subscribe to ensure you hear about his experience of using it while doing […]
Apple's Hidden UI Tricks
January 15, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, episode 1020, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a variety of quick tips and deeper tech insights, ensuring you don’t get caught unprepared in the digital world. They kick off with practical advice on keeping your Luggage AirTag batteries […]
Tech That Fuels Other Tech
January 10, 2024 01:53 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MBDive into the latest tech marvels from CES 2024 with Mac Geek Gab’s special episode featuring Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton. First up, get the scoop on the OhSnap 4, a game-changer in the world of gadgets, debuted right at the start of the episode. Then, unravel the mystery of […]
Looks Like We Made It
January 08, 2024 07:41 - 23 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this special episode of Mac Geek Gab, direct from their first day at CES 2024, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into an array of innovative gadgets. Kicking things off, they discuss the versatile Yarbo, a remarkable machine that doubles as a snowblower and lawnmower, catering to your seasonal […]
Prolifically Lost
January 08, 2024 07:15 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast, hosted by Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, dives into a plethora of handy Quick Tips and user queries, ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game. Discover how to effortlessly name group chats in Messages and manipulate pesky items in your Mac’s […]
Where The Gems Are Found
January 01, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBDive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton uncover digital gems just for you. Starting with Quick Tips, Tony reveals how dragging from search results can add apps to your iPad and iPhone dock, while Andrew shares a geo-fencing trick to send […]
A Geeky Christmas — Mac Geek Gab 1015
December 25, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this week’s Mac Geek Gab, episode 1015, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive deep into a mix of quick tips and detailed tech advice. Starting off, they tackle the nuances of macOS and iOS, like resetting notifications in System Settings and sending emails to contact lists with […]
The Student Becomes The Master
December 18, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and savvy tricks for Mac and iOS users. Discover how to efficiently manage iPhone and iPad reminder notifications with a simple pull-down gesture, and explore the versatile uses of Reminders […]
Yummy Worms and Batteries
December 11, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThis week on Mac Geek Gab 1013, you’re in for a treat with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton sharing their tech wisdom. Starting with Quick Tips, learn the nifty trick of using Command-Drag to force a file to open with a specific app, and understand why copying as […]
There's a DAC in Your Dongle
December 04, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and user questions, ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game. Starting with a nifty trick from James, learn to quickly access photos in iPhone messages with a press and […]
Trust The Nav
November 27, 2023 12:43 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBStep into the world of Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton, where tech tips and tricks are just a swipe away. Discover the simple yet game-changing tip of swiping to delete digits in iPhone calculators, and elevate your MacOS messaging efficiency with the ‘⌘E’ shortcut […]
The Finest Green Bubble Potatoes
November 20, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBDive into quick tips like using Command-Shift-V to paste without formatting, clicking on the desktop to clear windows and reveal Sonoma Desktop Widgets, and understanding the differences between created and edited dates in Notes. Learn about the upcoming RCS messaging for iPhone, not end-to-end encrypted, and the nuances of setting […]
You Have Our Permission
November 13, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive deep into the nitty-gritty of your Apple products starting with some savvy Quick Tips. Discover how a simple left-to-right tug in iPhone Messages can revolutionize your reply game, and get the low-down on summoning the Keyboard Viewer for […]
5,862 Days of Pre-Flight
November 06, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 53 MBThis week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive headlong into aviation apps, tossing Quick Tips like confetti along the way. Get the lowdown on everything from X-Plane’s virtual skies to Sentry ADS-B’s real-time flight data, and manage your electronic cockpit with apps like ForeFlight and FliteDeck […]
Geeky Reactions to Apple's "Scary Fast" Event
October 31, 2023 02:47 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis bonus Mac Geek Gab episode sees Jeff Gamet, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton sharing their hot takes on Apple’s “Scary Fast” event. They dissect the unveiling of the new iMacs, the remarkable M3 MacBook Pros, and mull over the conspicuous absence of a Mac mini announcement. As they deep […]
Like a Caveman!
October 30, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBYou’ve got the latest tips and tricks from this week’s Mac Geek Gab 1006 with special guest Adam Christianson joining Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete. Dive into the efficiency realm with quick methods like opening QR codes on iOS without a secondary device and mastering keyboard shortcuts for Finder, dashes, […]
Saying "I Need Help" Costs Nothing
October 23, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 52 MBDive into the latest and greatest from Mac Geek Gab 1005 with Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete! For a seamless tech experience, here’s what you need to know: Get full-page screenshots on iOS with the “Screen” and “Full Page” tab option. Rotate your StandBy to Portrait to quickly kill that […]
Head-Banging With AppleScript
October 16, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBYou’ve got some juicy tidbits from Mac Geek Gab 1004 with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton. Ready? Raise your watch, say “five minutes,” and boom – timer set. Jazz up your Notebook with emojis in the folder names, create a dedicated email address for newsletters, and if you’re into privacy, […]
Schrödinger's Ringtone
October 09, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 53 MBDive into a tech-filled journey with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton! This week on Mac Geek Gab, they serve up quick tips just for you: from enabling your iPhone Camera’s “Spirit Level” and Grid features in iOS 17, tweaking wallpaper settings in Sonoma, to a crucial warning about editing ringtones […]
Support For The Tag-Challenged!
October 02, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into a treasure trove of quick tips and solutions for Apple enthusiasts. Right off the bat, they explore quirky functionalities like cutting paper out of pictures and plopping it into Notes, crafting stickers with iOS 17, and utilizing […]
Talk Nerdy To Me
September 25, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this weeks Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete jump straight into the tech jungle with a myriad of Apple tips and tricks. Starting with a listener’s CarPlay guidance to silence directions, they roll into watchOS 10 tweaks, including the revamped way of switching watch faces. Dennis Jurgensen […]
Thanks for Teaching Us to Fish
September 18, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIn this, the 1000th episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into the realm of iOS 17, shedding light on offline map downloads, storage optimization, and Apple’s music recognition. They tackle a barrage of listener questions, discussing solutions for Spotify users with Shazam’s Apple Music default […]
Geeky Reactions to Apple's Wonderlust Event
September 12, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBJeff Gamet joins Dave Hamilton today to dissect and share reactions to Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch announcements at their Wonderlust event. Topics include the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, changes to cables, thinner bezels, titanium, and more. Listen […]
We're Just Here For The Free Wi-Fi
September 04, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton take you on a tour of Cool Stuff Found and answers to pesky questions…with a little story time thrown in for good measure! Kicking off Cool Stuff Found, MarkM introduced a savvy shortcut, allowing users to harness the […]
That Sweet 2.4GHz Gold
August 28, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIn the latest Mac Geek Gab episode, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton share nifty Quick Tips like how to quickly check your iPhone storage when apps act up, and the trick to tweak Weather app’s Location settings for widgets. They tackle listener questions head-on, offering solutions for cleaning up the […]
Another Week, Another New Mac
August 21, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBFrom unlocking the secrets of the command key in Spotlight to the ins and outs of Siri commands for Apple TVs, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton leave no stone unturned. They navigate the intricacies of the Synology interface, dive deep into the custom domains world of iCloud Plus, and address […]
The Universe is Listening!
August 14, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAdam Christianson joins Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton this week to dive deep into a slew of Apple-centric topics. They kicked off with a series of Quick Tips, guiding users through optimizing cellular data settings, using keyboard shortcuts in Pages, and even the quirky tip of FaceTiming oneself. In a […]
You Just Hit a Bump
August 07, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBDelve into a treasure trove of Quick Tips and advice for the Mac community with your two favorite geeks as they kick off this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode! Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton start with screenshot shortcuts, followed by a spotlight on using Spotlight instead of System Settings. They […]
The MGG Caucus @ Macstock 7
July 31, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBFor this special episode, Dave Hamilton hosts the “Mac Geek Gab Caucus” live from the Macstock Conference. Joined by a robust panel including Pilot Pete, Allison Sheridan, Jeff Gamet, John F. Braun, and Adam Christianson, they launch into a retrospective on automation on Mac platforms, showcasing their diverse preferences for […]
Tech, Travel, AI, & Audio Cool Stuff Found
July 24, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis week on Mac Geek Gab, hosts Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton delve into a plethora of Cool Stuff Found. There are too many to list, but they include a new listener find, YouGetSignal, an open port check tool crucial for maintaining seamless connectivity by revealing blocked and open ports […]
That's Not Junk Mail, Apple
July 17, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBOpening with a hack about the Apple Watch weather app, hosts Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete journey into diverse topics including naval aviation in Pensacola and how to navigate the tricky waters of Apple Mail’s spam filters. They exchange insights on Apple’s seemingly erratic spam filtering and propose potential solutions […]
If It Ain't Broke, Fix It 'Til It Is!
July 10, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this high-flying episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton unleash a treasure trove of quick Mac tips and tricks. They kick things off by zooming through system settings, with Pilot Pete navigating users on a shortcut to access them with the Option key. Not stopping there, […]
Just Call It Touch-Touch
July 03, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIn this Mac Geek Gab episode, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete start with app permissions and then dive into the world of shortcuts, offering valuable resources like MacSparky’s field guide. Listener Ben contributes a shortcut for opening folders in the Finder, and the hosts discuss the magic of the option […]
Watch Out For ConWare
June 26, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBKicking off this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete share a listener’s clever suggestion about storing receipts and user manuals in the Books app, a novel way to keep things organized and easily accessible. Your two favorite geeks then explore the little-known trick of shrinking the picture-in-picture […]
Unexpected Ripple Effects
June 19, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBHey there, fellow tech enthusiast! Dave and Pete kicked things off by discussing some neat ideas to keep you organized. They talked about the power of creating a dedicated Notes folder, where you can jot down important information or even take pictures of where you’ve placed items. It’s like having […]
Just Use Your Nose
June 12, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn this episode, your two favorite geeks share some incredible quick tips, cool stuff found, and answer burning questions from the Mac geek community. So, fasten your seatbelts and join us as we dive into the world of Mac tips and tricks. Remember, as Dave and Pilot Pete always say, […]
We Truly Live in a World of Wonder
June 06, 2023 00:08 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBJeff Gamet joins Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton to talk about Apple’s WWDC announcements including the new 15″ MacBook Air, the Apple Silicon Mac Pro, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma and, of course, Apple’s new spatial computing headset: The Apple Vision Pro. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 985 […]
Sit On Your Hands
June 05, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete bring you a treasure trove of quick tips, insights, cool stuff found, troubleshooting mistakes, and expert advice. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a mind-blowing Apple journey. As we always say, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech knowledge! Quick […]
Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint
May 29, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBWelcome back, Mac Geeks! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, your go-to podcast for all things Mac, our hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete dive deep into the digital waters of Apple’s ecosystem, covering everything from Quick Tips to solving your burning questions. So, strap in […]
Navigating Hotel Notes-ifornia
May 22, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn this episode, hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete kicked off with listener Dan’s quick tip on how to select groups of photos on iPhone rapidly. Dan discovered that swiping from left to right, starting from the first desired photo and scrolling downwards without lifting your finger, […]
Strong and Wrong on the 5:15
May 15, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 55 MBWelcome to another exciting episode of Mac Geek Gab, hosted by Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete. In this episode, we’ll explore a variety of quick tips to enhance your Mac experience, discuss popular notetaking apps, and share some cool stuff we found. So sit back, relax, and […]
Your Text is Human Written
May 08, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBAre you a Mac user looking to keep up with the latest tech tips and tricks? Then you don’t want to miss Mac Geek Gab 980! In this episode, hosts Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton share their expertise and knowledge on a range of topics, from Apple […]
Hidden Files, Address Bar Navigation, and HomeKit Cameras
May 01, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 50 MBIn this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton start with some Quick Tips shared by the audience. Bruce, Erik, Ben, and Wayne share the tip of using Cmd-Shift-Period for showing hidden/invisible files in Finder. Scott shares a better way of navigating messages on […]
Heisenbugs Are Expected Behavior
April 24, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWelcome back, Mac Geek Gab listeners! In episode 978, our hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete dive into a wide range of Mac tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. This episode is packed with valuable advice for Mac users, covering topics from setting a shared screenshots folder to managing […]
Hey Siri, Use Your Words
April 17, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week, your three favorite geeks delve into some of the coolest tech finds for Apple users, share insightful tips, and answer listener questions. Let’s explore the highlights of Mac Geek Gab 977, aired on Monday, April 17th, 2023. Cool Stuff Found The podcast starts with an interesting collection of […]
We Don't Have Time For Patience!
April 10, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWelcome to Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023! Today, your three favorite geeks – Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and John F. Braun – are here to guide you through a fascinating episode filled with Quick Tips, app recommendations, and troubleshooting advice. Remember, our motto is: Don’t Get […]