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MacBreak (Audio)

140 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 years ago -

The only Macintosh show you'll ever need. Mac experts Leo Laporte, Kendra Arimoto, Emery Wells, Merlin Mann and Alex Lindsay talk about everything Mac, including hardware, software, pro apps, and tips. Every show includes interviews with the most interesting people in the Mac universe.

Although the show is no longer produced by Pixel Corps, you can enjoy the early episodes from the TWiT archives.

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Episodes

MacBreak 39: Macworld 2007: Keynote Rundown

January 09, 2007 08:00 - 6 minutes - 3.05 MB

Leo, Alex and Merlin discuss the Macworld 2007 Keynote announcements. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Kendra Arimoto, Emery Wells, Merlin Mann, and Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 39: Macworld 2007: Keynote Rundown - Leo, Alex and Merlin discuss the Macworld 2007 Keynote announcements.

January 09, 2007 08:00 - 6 minutes - 3.05 MB

Leo, Alex and Merlin discuss the Macworld 2007 Keynote announcements. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Kendra Arimoto, Emery Wells, Merlin Mann, and Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 38: Path Finder - Merlin Mann is back to talk about Path Finder, a feature-rich alternative to OS X's Finder.

January 05, 2007 08:00 - 10 minutes - 4.99 MB

Merlin Mann is back to talk about Path Finder, a feature-rich alternative to OS X's Finder. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 38: Path Finder

January 05, 2007 08:00 - 10 minutes - 4.99 MB

Merlin Mann is back to talk about Path Finder, a feature-rich alternative to OS X's Finder. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 37: 3D Modeling in Google SketchUp

January 03, 2007 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.57 MB

Alex Oliver returns to show us the easy-to-use 3D modeling tools in Google SketchUp. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Alex Oliver

MacBreak 37: 3D Modeling in Google SketchUp - Alex Oliver returns to show us the easy-to-use 3D modeling tools in Google SketchUp.

January 03, 2007 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.57 MB

Alex Oliver returns to show us the easy-to-use 3D modeling tools in Google SketchUp. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Alex Oliver

MacBreak 36: Conversations with Other Women

December 30, 2006 08:00 - 12 minutes - 5.82 MB

Producer Kwesi Collisson visits to discuss the challenges of completing the visual effects in a scene from Conversations with Other Women. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Kwesi Collisson

MacBreak 36: Conversations with Other Women - Producer Kwesi Collisson visits to discuss the challenges of completing the visual effects in a scene from Conversations with Other Women.

December 30, 2006 08:00 - 12 minutes - 5.82 MB

Producer Kwesi Collisson visits to discuss the challenges of completing the visual effects in a scene from Conversations with Other Women. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Kwesi Collisson

MacBreak 35: Color Matching in Photoshop

December 27, 2006 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.41 MB

Ben Long shows us how to match the colors in our printed photos to those on-screen using Photoshop's color matching tools. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Ben Long

MacBreak 35: Color Matching in Photoshop - Ben Long shows us how to match the colors in our printed photos to those on-screen using Photoshop's color matching tools.

December 27, 2006 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.41 MB

Ben Long shows us how to match the colors in our printed photos to those on-screen using Photoshop's color matching tools. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Ben Long

MacBreak 34: Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

December 21, 2006 08:00 - 12 minutes - 5.62 MB

Sal Soghoian is back to teach us how to create auto-presenting Keynote presentations with Applescript and text-to-speech voices from Cepstral. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 34: Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! - Sal Soghoian is back to teach us how to create auto-presenting Keynote presentations with Applescript and text-to-speech voices from Cepstral.

December 21, 2006 08:00 - 12 minutes - 5.62 MB

Sal Soghoian is back to teach us how to create auto-presenting Keynote presentations with Applescript and text-to-speech voices from Cepstral. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 33: The Distracted Mac

December 20, 2006 08:00 - 10 minutes - 4.86 MB

Merlin Mann is back to show you how to free your Mac from visual clutter. We received so many comments about Merlin's previous segment on the Distratcted Mac that we asked him to come back and show us some more tricks. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 33: The Distracted Mac - Merlin Mann is back to show you how to free your Mac from visual clutter.

December 20, 2006 08:00 - 10 minutes - 4.86 MB

Merlin Mann is back to show you how to free your Mac from visual clutter. We received so many comments about Merlin's previous segment on the Distratcted Mac that we asked him to come back and show us some more tricks. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 32: Google Sketchup

December 12, 2006 20:04 - 8 minutes - 4.1 MB

Alex Oliver shows us modeling in Google Sketchup and how to export 3D models to Google Earth. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Alex Oliver

MacBreak 32: Google Sketchup - Alex Oliver shows us modeling in Google Sketchup and how to export 3D models to Google Earth.

December 12, 2006 20:04 - 8 minutes - 4.1 MB

Alex Oliver shows us modeling in Google Sketchup and how to export 3D models to Google Earth. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Alex Oliver

MacBreak 31: The Road to 1080p, Part 6

December 11, 2006 20:09 - 16 minutes - 7.44 MB

Ben Durbin shows behind-the-scenes on how MacBreak's interactive lower thirds are created. Host: Ben Durbin

MacBreak 31: The Road to 1080p, Part 6 - Ben Durbin shows behind-the-scenes on how MacBreak's interactive lower thirds are created.

December 11, 2006 20:09 - 16 minutes - 7.44 MB

Ben Durbin shows behind-the-scenes on how MacBreak's interactive lower thirds are created. Host: Ben Durbin

MacBreak 30: The Road to 1080p, Part 5 - Alex Lindsay provides a behind-the-scenes update on how MacBreak is edited and composited.

December 08, 2006 20:24 - 20 minutes - 9.43 MB

Alex Lindsay provides a behind-the-scenes update on how MacBreak is edited and composited. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 30: The Road to 1080p, Part 5

December 08, 2006 20:24 - 20 minutes - 9.43 MB

Alex Lindsay provides a behind-the-scenes update on how MacBreak is edited and composited. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 29: The Road to 1080p, Part 4 - Alex Lindsay provides a behind-the-scenes update on how MacBreak is shot.

December 02, 2006 02:36 - 21 minutes - 9.77 MB

Alex Lindsay provides a behind-the-scenes update on how MacBreak is shot. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 29: The Road to 1080p, Part 4

December 02, 2006 02:36 - 21 minutes - 9.77 MB

Alex Lindsay provides a behind-the-scenes update on how MacBreak is shot. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 28: Four New Mac Gems - Leo Laporte is back with Jonathan Seff and Jason Snell from Macworld introducing you to four must-see Mac utilities.

November 15, 2006 03:54 - 11 minutes - 5.2 MB

Leo Laporte is back with Jonathan Seff and Jason Snell from Macworld introducing you to four must-see Mac utilities. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jonathon Seff and Jason Snell

MacBreak 28: Four New Mac Gems

November 15, 2006 03:54 - 11 minutes - 5.2 MB

Leo Laporte is back with Jonathan Seff and Jason Snell from Macworld introducing you to four must-see Mac utilities. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jonathon Seff and Jason Snell

MacBreak 27: SuperDuper!

November 08, 2006 01:00 - 4 minutes - 2.32 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Jason Snell show you how to setup pain-free backups using SuperDuper! Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Jason Snell

MacBreak 27: SuperDuper! - Leo Laporte and guest Jason Snell show you how to setup pain-free backups using SuperDuper!

November 08, 2006 01:00 - 4 minutes - 2.32 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Jason Snell show you how to setup pain-free backups using SuperDuper! Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Jason Snell

MacBreak 26: Synergy Advance - Leo Laporte and guest Jason Snell show you how to use Synergy Advance for controlling iTunes from anywhere in the operating system.

November 01, 2006 01:32 - 3 minutes - 1.58 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Jason Snell show you how to use Synergy Advance for controlling iTunes from anywhere in the operating system. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Jason Snell

MacBreak 26: Synergy Advance

November 01, 2006 01:32 - 3 minutes - 1.58 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Jason Snell show you how to use Synergy Advance for controlling iTunes from anywhere in the operating system. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Jason Snell

MacBreak 25: Default Folder X

October 25, 2006 21:38 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MB

Leo Laporte and Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell show us how to designate a default save folder for your applications using Default Folder X. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Jason Snell

MacBreak 25: Default Folder X - Leo Laporte and Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell show us how to designate a default save folder for your applications using Default Folder X.

October 25, 2006 21:38 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MB

Leo Laporte and Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell show us how to designate a default save folder for your applications using Default Folder X. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Jason Snell

MacBreak 24: Remote Control - Emery Wells and guest Ben Durbin show you how to control other computers remotely from your Mac using VNC.

October 19, 2006 00:59 - 9 minutes - 4.39 MB

Emery Wells and guest Ben Durbin show you how to control other computers remotely from your Mac using VNC. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Ben Durbin

MacBreak 24: Remote Control

October 19, 2006 00:59 - 9 minutes - 4.39 MB

Emery Wells and guest Ben Durbin show you how to control other computers remotely from your Mac using VNC. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Ben Durbin

MacBreak 23: Automatic Photo Booth - Leo Laporte and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator to snap repeated photos with your iSight camera.

October 12, 2006 05:25 - 6 minutes - 3.24 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator to snap repeated photos with your iSight camera. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 23: Automatic Photo Booth

October 12, 2006 05:25 - 6 minutes - 3.24 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator to snap repeated photos with your iSight camera. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 22: The Uncluttered Desktop

October 04, 2006 22:38 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Merlin Mann show you how to clear your desktop from distractions using Finder, MenuShade and Sprited Away. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 22: The Uncluttered Desktop - Leo Laporte and guest Merlin Mann show you how to clear your desktop from distractions using Finder, MenuShade and Sprited Away.

October 04, 2006 22:38 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Merlin Mann show you how to clear your desktop from distractions using Finder, MenuShade and Sprited Away. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 21: Renamer4Mac - Emery Wells and guest Kenji Kato show you how to easily rename large groups of files using Renamer4Mac.

September 28, 2006 01:01 - 7 minutes - 3.62 MB

Emery Wells and guest Kenji Kato show you how to easily rename large groups of files using Renamer4Mac. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Kenji Kato

MacBreak 21: Renamer4Mac

September 28, 2006 01:01 - 7 minutes - 3.62 MB

Emery Wells and guest Kenji Kato show you how to easily rename large groups of files using Renamer4Mac. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Kenji Kato

MacBreak 20: Automator Media Browser

September 20, 2006 03:58 - 11 minutes - 5.38 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator to more easily browse the media on your Mac. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 20: Automator Media Browser - Leo Laporte and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator to more easily browse the media on your Mac.

September 20, 2006 03:58 - 11 minutes - 5.38 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator to more easily browse the media on your Mac. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 19s: It's Showtime! - A recap of the announcements at Apple's "It's Showtime" event...

September 13, 2006 01:39 - 13 minutes - 6.05 MB

Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay give a recap of the announcements at Apple's "It's Showtime" event live from Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 19s: It's Showtime!

September 13, 2006 01:39 - 13 minutes - 6.05 MB

Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay give a recap of the announcements at Apple's "It's Showtime" event live from Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 19: Wallet - Emery Wells and Alex Lindsay discuss Wallet, a secure password creation and organization tool.

September 13, 2006 01:35 - 8 minutes - 4.05 MB

Emery Wells and Alex Lindsay discuss Wallet, a secure password creation and organization tool. Hosts: Emery Wells and Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 19: Wallet

September 13, 2006 01:35 - 8 minutes - 4.05 MB

Emery Wells and Alex Lindsay discuss Wallet, a secure password creation and organization tool. Hosts: Emery Wells and Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 18: DVD Studio Pro - Brent Bye from Boxwrench.net shows us the full power of Apple's DVD Studio Pro.

September 05, 2006 17:43 - 10 minutes - 5.11 MB

Brent Bye from Boxwrench.net shows us the full power of Apple's DVD Studio Pro. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Brent Bye

MacBreak 18: DVD Studio Pro

September 05, 2006 17:43 - 10 minutes - 5.11 MB

Brent Bye from Boxwrench.net shows us the full power of Apple's DVD Studio Pro. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Brent Bye

MacBreak 17: Quicksilver Tips - Merlin Mann's back sharing more productivity tips with Leo using Quicksilver.

August 29, 2006 19:56 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MB

Merlin Mann's back sharing more productivity tips with Leo using Quicksilver. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 17: Quicksilver Tips

August 29, 2006 19:56 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MB

Merlin Mann's back sharing more productivity tips with Leo using Quicksilver. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 16: Black and White

August 22, 2006 20:14 - 9 minutes - 4.36 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Mikkel Aaland show you how to use Adobe Bridge to get fine control when converting images from color to black and white. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Mikkel Aaland

MacBreak 16: Black and White - Leo Laporte and guest Mikkel Aaland show you how to use Adobe Bridge to get fine control when converting images from color to black and white.

August 22, 2006 20:14 - 9 minutes - 4.36 MB

Leo Laporte and guest Mikkel Aaland show you how to use Adobe Bridge to get fine control when converting images from color to black and white. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Mikkel Aaland

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