Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
1,227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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Mac Geek Gab #176: Travel Gear, Multiple Audio Outputs, Windows Remote Control, and Geeky Network Fu
November 18, 2008 06:55 - 28.9 MBDave’s doing the show from Austin this week, so he shares his thoughts about some of the new gear he’s equipped for this trip. Then he and John go on to share your tips and answer your questions about printer presets, multiple audio sources, remote controlling Windows computers, Time Machine […]
Mac Geek Gab #175: Cool Stuff Found, Public Wi-Fi Security, Time Machine Fix, and Expo Ticket Contes
November 10, 2008 21:00 - 33.9 MBA week off brings your geeks back raring to go, and they chat through some cool stuff YOU found, a possible fix for Time Machine errors, security connecting to public WiFi networks, and more. On top of all that, they announce a contest at The Mac Observer where you can […]
Mac Geek Gab #174: Wireless Router Options, Backups, Listener Tips, and New Mac Setup
October 27, 2008 21:00 - 37.3 MBYou ask, John and Dave answer! This episode includes a discussion about setting up a new Mac, answers about which wireless router is best, options for backing up and migrating iApp data, and listener tips about DNS, selling your Mac, Remote pairing, and more. Subscribe for free today! Sponsor:Circus Ponies […]
Mac Geek Gab #173: Migrating to a New Mac, Remote Network Config, Slow Safari Loads and More!
October 20, 2008 21:00 - 36.4 MBDave and John offer some advice for folks migrating from one Mac to another, find an interesting solution for remotely configuring network settings, discussing reasons for slow Safari loads and even more! Don’t miss it! Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it […]
Mac Geek Gab #172: Maintenance Utilities, Wiring For Broadband, System Preferences Issues and Cool S
October 13, 2008 21:00 - 35.8 MBJohn and Dave answer your questions about network backups, drive utilities, crashing preferences, and more. Additionally, they have lots of follow-ups and tips to share on previous topics including shutdown delays and wiring issues. Subscribe for free today! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the […]
Mac Geek Gab #171: WiFi Troubleshooting, iApp issues, Shutdown Problems and More Media Longevity
October 06, 2008 21:00 - 34 MBYour two favorite Mac geeks talk through WiFi issues, Shutdown problems, Safari troubleshooting, and iTunes library dilemmas. Plus, listener tips about recordable-media longevity put a nice cap on that topic of extended conversation. Subscribe (for free!) now and don’t miss another episode. Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile On My Mac: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. […]
Mac Geek Gab #170: Recordable CD/DVD Longevity, FireWire iPod Charging, Drive Speeds, and More
September 29, 2008 21:00 - 35.7 MBDave and John share their findings on the expected longevity of recordable CDs and DVDs, then answer your questions relating to all things Mac. Lots of good stuff here, folks. Subscribe for free today! Listen Now: Download: or (AAC coming shortly courtesy […]
Mac Geek Gab #169: ACMT, Lightning, and PGP Whole Disk Encryption
September 22, 2008 21:00 - 37.3 MBTake John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete and a week’s worth of questions, pack them into one (virtual!) room, and what do you get? MGG 169 is the answer, and packed is the word! Your geeks talk through some printer software advice and Apple Consultant training. Plus, John found […]
Mac Geek Gab #168: Genius Tips, Numlock, AirDisk Answers, and AppleJack!
September 15, 2008 21:00 - 33.2 MBDave and John back on a Monday night answer your AirDisk and numlock questions, share a couple of comments from Apple Geniuses, and more! Subscribe for free today. Listen Now: Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for […]
Mac Geek Gab #167: Drive Issues, Shortcuts, Remote Administration, and The Option Key Explained
September 07, 2008 21:00 - 33.6 MBJohn’s back from vacation, and he and Dave use this Sunday evening show to share some geeky tips, answer your questions, and solve your (technical problems. Topics include new camera and memory cards that John used, remote administration of other machines, annotating your pictures, and yes… John and Dave (with […]
Mac Geek Gab #166: Dot-Underscore Files, Cool Stuff Found, Kernel_task, and Listener Tips!
August 29, 2008 21:00 - 27 MBWrapping up the week with a rare Friday afternoon show, John and Dave discuss listener tips regarding Apple Double resource forks, just what kernel_task does, managing memory on your Mac, and more keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, for your weekend (or whenever!) pleasure, Cool Stuff Found is stuffed with apps to check […]
Mac Geek Gab #165: Shortcuts Revisited, Painting Apps, Sync Cleaning, and More!
August 21, 2008 21:00 - 34.4 MBBack in the TMO Towers East, Dave and John answer your questions, solve your problems, and share your tips with all the Mac Geek Gab listeners. Listen Now: Download: or (AAC coming shortly courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for […]
Mac Geek Gab #164: Defrag, iPod Syncing Issues, MobileMe Time Zones, Shortcuts, & New Media Expo
August 15, 2008 21:00 - 21.1 MBAt New Media Expo, John and Dave tackle your questions and share your tips about all things Mac and beyond! Listen Now: Download: (No AAC this week since we’re all traveling at NME and we wanted to get the show out. The […]
Mac Geek Gab #163: MAC Address Filtering, Startup Passwords, iCal Syncing, and Beachballs!
August 11, 2008 20:00 - 33.1 MBJohn and Dave talk about how to filter different computers — at different times — from your wireless network, a new take on syncing — and not syncing — calendars via MobileMe, and among other things discuss everyone’s favorite topic: Beachballs! Listen Now:
Mac Geek Gab #162: Cool Stuff Found, Hidden Accounts, MobileMe, iDisk and More
August 04, 2008 21:00 - 40.5 MBThe show today starts with John and Dave talking through Cool Stuff Found: that’s Stuff from them AND from you, and there’s some great tidbits in here. Then the conversation turns to revisiting hidden login issues from last week, as well as some MobileMe and iDisk sync explanations. Chock full […]
Mac Geek Gab #161: Unlearning Spelling, Cache Sizes, Bypassing Password Security, and Haikus
July 28, 2008 21:00 - 38 MBJohn and Dave dig into topics decided by YOU, the loyal listener. Discussions include bypassing login passwords, quickly restoring a Mac to its pristine software state, UPSs and power strips, and taming Mac OS X’s spellchecker. Download now and tell a friend. BOTH are free! Listen Now:
Mac Geek Gab #160: Digging into MobileMe, UPSs, Audio Outputs and Listener Tips
July 21, 2008 21:00 - 35.5 MBUsing multiple audio jacks, understanding the nuances of multiple users using MobileMe, backing up without Time Machine, the benefits of Apple Service Professionals, and a DHL warning are all part of this week’s Mac Geek Gab. Subscribe today — it’s free! Listen Now:
Mac Geek Gab #159: MobileMe, Battery Backups, iPhone 3G, and Tales of Woe
July 14, 2008 21:00 - 32.8 MBMobileMe's out, so Dave and John will discuss what's different (and what's the same). Plus it's summer season in the USA, and that means thunderstorms for a lot of folks, so protecting yourself against lightening is another topic. Listener questions and tips round out the show and, oh yeah, Dave […]
Mac Geek Gab #158: Bad RAM, iSights, Drive Speeds, and Startup Shortcuts
June 30, 2008 21:00 - 31.5 MBBefore heading off on vacation next week, Dave joins John for an all-out Geek fest, discussing what to do about bad RAM, bad hard drives, how to find speed bottlenecks, and more. Plus, listeners share tips on iSights, batteries, finding files, and a great startup shortcuts printout! Listen Now:
Mac Geek Gab #157: Startup Secrets, Terminal Tricks, Battery Woes, and Services Menu
June 23, 2008 21:00 - 37.8 MBJohn and Dave talk about bandwidth, Mac OS X’s services menu, directories in the Terminal, scheduling reboots and more. Listen Now: Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For June 23, 2008 John […]
Mac Geek Gab #156: Tips for Parallels, Time Machine, WiFi, Reinstalls and More
June 17, 2008 21:00 - 33.6 MBBack from WWDC, Dave and John are in the thick of the action this week, with listener tips, questions, hints, and tricks about all things Mac. Come on in, subscribe (it’s free!) and enjoy! Listen Now: Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael […]
Mac Geek Gab #155: WWDC, Kindle, Screen Sharing, and Windows
June 09, 2008 19:00 - 23.9 MBDave’s out at WWDC, John’s manning the fort, and they have made the bandwidth stars align to bring you this special edition of the Mac Geek Gab. This week, of course, your two favorite geeks discuss all that happened this morning at WWDC, plus Dave’s traveling with a Kindle, so […]
Mac Geek Gab #154: Signal Strength, Screen Sharing, Drive Cleaning, and IE on Mac
June 02, 2008 21:00 - 26.4 MBAnswers to your Mac questions and tips and advice from listeners and your two favorite Geeks alike, Mac Geek Gab 154 is in the wild! Topics covered include wireless signal strength, utilities to comb your hard drive clean, running IE on your Mac without Windows, and more. Listen Now:
Mac Geek Gab #153: Cleaning Your Mac, Listener Tips, and Questions Galore
May 19, 2008 21:00 - 28.3 MBJohn and Dave are fresh back from a virtual trip to Chicago, and now coming to you with tips about cleaning your Mac, listener answers to previous questions, and some new topics for everyone to chew on, including a Geek Challenge! Listen Now:
Mac Geek Gab #152: Have I Been Hacked?
May 12, 2008 21:00 - 26.2 MBListeners wonder if their Macs have been hacked, and Dave and John talk through the symptoms. After that, it’s off to the mailbag which is chock full of tips and questions this week you won’t want to miss! Subscribe (it’s free!) today. Listen Now: […]
Mac Geek Gab #151: Startup Sounds, FileTypes, EQ, and Bits vs. Bytes
May 05, 2008 21:00 - 24 MBListener tips shine through this week, with some answers about startup sounds and filetypes. Then your two favorite geeks do their part by answering your questions about equalization settings, Time Machine backups, and bits vs. bytes. Chock full o’ goodness, you’ll want to subscribe today, it’s free! Listen Now:
Mac Geek Gab #150: Random Questions, Cool Stuff Found, and Wacky Problems
April 29, 2008 21:00 - 26 MBThe question queue is overflowing, and John and Dave dive in headfirst with some tough questions about audio, mail, and graphics. Then it’s on to some Cool Stuff Found, including an app developed due to an MGG comment! After that, they just can’t stop with the wacky questions, and there […]
Mac Geek Gab #149: Syncing, Phantom Shares, and Other Wacky Problems
April 21, 2008 21:00 - 32.6 MBDave and John share some of your thoughts on the recently-discussed magically-appearing shares theme, then dig into some questions about syncing both with and without .Mac. Then it’s time for some of the wackiest questions — and solutions — the Mac Geek Gab has ever encountered! Listen Now:
Mac Geek Gab #148: Geeks on a RAM-page, Networking, Time Capsule, and Some Fun
April 07, 2008 21:00 - 28.3 MBYour Geeks are back with an action-packed show this week, with discussion topics including Apple Support, RAM and paging, Networking, Time Machine/Capsule, and Dave tells his geeky story about getting 10-year-old Windows hardware to work with his brand new MacBook Pro! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For April […]
Mac Geek Gab #147: Geek Tales, AirPort Speeds, AirDisk Backups, Programming and Podcast Setup
March 31, 2008 21:00 - 34.6 MBDave and John talk through a few geek issues they encountered during the week. Then they discuss AirPort speeds, AirDisk Backups, how to get started programming and, by popular demand, an update on their podcast setup first detailed in Episode #32. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March […]
Mac Geek Gab #146: SXSW Recap, Menu Bar Management, AppleCare, and More
March 24, 2008 21:00 - 33.7 MBJohn’s back from France, Dave’s back from South by Southwest, and they’ve got plenty to talk about from that. Plus, they’re back to answering your questions and sharing your tips, with topics including menu bar management, AppleCare, Time Capsule support, and more. Action packed and ready to rock, Dave and […]
Mac Geek Gab #145: Apple Hardware MGGstravaganza
March 10, 2008 21:00 - 35.6 MBJohn and Dave talk about the new Apple hardware they’ve been using: Penryn-based MacBook Pro, Time Capsule, and Apple TV take 2. Also, Dave’s at South by Southwest, but he’ll talk about that during next week’s show! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March 10, 2008 Direct Links: […]
Mac Geek Gab #144: Time Machine Details, Listener Questions, and AppleCare FTW!
March 03, 2008 20:00 - 29.8 MBJohn and Dave ordered new Mac-related goodies this week, and Dave also had quite an experience with AppleCare that he shares. On top of that, many listener questions are asked and answered, and a few Cool Things are found and discussed! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March […]
Mac Geek Gab #143: Co-mingling Wireless Networks, Upgrading Software and Hardware, and More
February 25, 2008 20:00 - 32 MBDave and John first offer some clarification on co-mingling wireless types on one network, then launch into some tips on upgrading both software and hardware. Then it’s the listeners’ turn, and we hear a few tips from all of you. Download, subscribe, press play, and enjoy! Show notes for Mac […]
Mac Geek Gab #142: Geek Advice, Hybrid Wireless Networks, & Syncing Macs
February 17, 2008 20:00 - 27.2 MBFirst John and Dave start off with some general advice to help keep your geek status in good standing. Then it’s off to creating and managing your Mac on more than one wireless network, including A, B, G, and N! Syncing your data makes a return to the discussion pool, […]
Mac Geek Gab #141: 10.5.2 and Network Special with WiFi, Sharing, Printing, and More
February 11, 2008 20:00 - 31.7 MBThis week’s episode starts with a 10.5.2 discussion. Then John and Dave are on to lots of networking questions for you, but they also throw in some other stuff just to keep you on your toes. Definitely worth a listen and, heck, subscribe. It’s free! Show notes for Mac Geek […]
Mac Geek Gab #140: War Stories, Storage, and CPUs
February 04, 2008 20:00 - 28.1 MBJohn and Dave both bring war stories from their own computers and networks to share, along with some advice so hopefully you don’t have to live through the same problems they did! Then it’s time for listener questions and comments about hard drives and CPUs. Subscribe now for free and […]
Mac Geek Gab #139: Time Machine, Networking, and Switcher Questions!
January 26, 2008 20:00 - 31.9 MBDigging through the mailbag, discussion topics include Time Machine, extending your network, and some switcher-focused items. Don’t miss it, subscribe (for free!) today! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 27, 2008 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Version (courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley). Digging through […]
Mac Geek Gab #138: Transferring Files, Battery Life Tips, and Macworld Expo Debrief
January 20, 2008 20:00 - 26.6 MBBack from Macworld, Dave and John dig right into your questions, tips, and comments. Issues discussed include battery life tips, transferring files over the Internet, and printing from the web. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 21, 2008 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Version (courtesy of […]
Mac Geek Gab #137: Macworld Expo Wrap-up From Two Geeks
January 18, 2008 20:00 - 17.8 MBJohn and Dave wrap up Macworld Expo, talk about their favorite products, some of their experiences, and maybe even a rant or two! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 18, 2008 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC conversions during Macworld Expo week). John and Dave wrap up […]
Mac Geek Gab #136: Remote Access from Macworld Expo Experiment (Gone Overboard!)
January 14, 2008 20:00 - 15.6 MBIn a very unique take on their travel shows, Dave and John talk through Dave’s remote TiVo experiment, touching on many Mac tips along the way. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 14, 2008 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC conversions during Macworld Expo week). In a […]
Mac Geek Gab #135: Manual Migration, Mail To-Do Management, Time Machine Explained
January 07, 2008 20:00 - 28.3 MBJohn and Dave take a tour through the Mac OS, discussing how to migrate manually, managing your To-Dos using Mail’s Smart Mailboxes, changing Skype volume, and some fantastic listener feedback about how Time Machine works and what it’s doing in the background. Plus, John and Dave might even share their […]
Mac Geek Gab #134: Mail Speed-up, New Mac Tips, Delete from Smart Playlist, and More
December 30, 2007 20:00 - 26.9 MBToday’s discussion finds John and Dave talking and sharing tips about best practices surrounding getting a new Mac, how to speed up Mail.app, a little more on sleep, plus the answer to deleting songs from within iTunes playlists! All this and more in this last episode of 2007. Subscribe, relax, […]
Mac Geek Gab #133: System Updates, iPhoto Import, Router Issues and Santa
December 23, 2007 20:00 - 21.6 MBChristmas Eve finds John and Dave talking about System Updates, resolving issues with iPhoto imports, diagnosing a flaky router, and tracking Santa! Subscribe (for free!), download, and enjoy! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, December 24th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon […]
Mac Geek Gab #132: I Command You To Sleep!
December 17, 2007 20:00 - 28.5 MBDave and John help you put your Mac to sleep … in their most entertaining fashion, of course! Additional topics covered include resolving iPhoto importing problems, understanding your router’s place in the network, and sharing some of your travel tips.&cat; Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, December […]
Mac Geek Gab #131: Macworld Tips and Paul Kent Interviewed
December 07, 2007 20:00 - 25.3 MBIn this special Macworld Prep episode, John and Dave take a few minutes to share their favorite Expo attendance and travel tips for you. Learn the secrets these two insiders use each and every year to have a successful and enjoyable week. Then, Dave interviews Paul Kent, VP of IDG […]
Mac Geek Gab #130: Sync, Sync, Sync, and More!
December 03, 2007 20:00 - 20.8 MBThe mailbox was overflowing with items related to .Mac, iSync, and more, so that’s what this weeks’ show focuses on. Subscribe and listen to John and Dave solve your problems and share your tips! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, December 3rd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version […]
Mac Geek Gab #129: Fixing Open With Menu, Sharing Calendars, Wirelessly Updating iPod touch, and Mor
November 26, 2007 20:00 - 25.9 MBDave and John hit the ground running with a reminder to check your Mac’s battery — and why. Then it’s off to listener questions and tips about fixing duplicates in the Open With menu, sharing calendars, wirelessly updating the iPod touch, and more! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast […]
Mac Geek Gab #128: Leopard Fixes, Outlook to Mac Migration, Email Encryption and More
November 19, 2007 20:00 - 28.9 MBJohn and Dave are back again, discussing bad blocks, Leopard tweaks, migrating from Outlook to the Mac, and encrypting your email. Great stuff here this week, folks. Subscribe for free in iTunes today! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, November 19th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or […]
Mac Geek Gab #127: Digital Life, Macworld Travel, Forcing Leopard Installations and More
November 12, 2007 20:00 - 24.9 MBExpo season is almost here, and John and Dave talk through a few related tips and helpful hints. Then digging into the Mac stuff your two Mac geeks discuss installing Leopard on older Macs, migrating to the Mac, and more. Don’t miss this one, folks! Show notes for Mac Geek […]