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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 15: Little Snitch

August 15, 2006 20:22 - 8 minutes - 4.16 MB

Emery Wells and guest Kenji Kato show you how to monitor and control applications' network activity using Little Snitch. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Kenji Kato

MacBreak 15: Little Snitch - Emery Wells and guest Kenji Kato show you how to monitor and control applications' network activity using Little Snitch.

August 15, 2006 20:22 - 8 minutes - 4.16 MB

Emery Wells and guest Kenji Kato show you how to monitor and control applications' network activity using Little Snitch. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Kenji Kato

MacBreak 14: Automator Photoblog

August 08, 2006 17:39 - 6 minutes - 3.11 MB

Leo and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to create an automated photo blog using Automator and iWeb. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 14: Automator Photoblog - Leo and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to create an automated photo blog using Automator and iWeb.

August 08, 2006 17:39 - 6 minutes - 3.11 MB

Leo and guest Sal Soghoian show you how to create an automated photo blog using Automator and iWeb. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 13: dvMatte Blast - Emery Wells and Ben Syverson show you how to use the dvMatte Blast plugin for Motion to key your DV greenscreen footage.

August 01, 2006 19:17 - 6 minutes - 2.83 MB

Emery Wells and Ben Syverson show you how to use the dvMatte Blast plugin for Motion to key your DV greenscreen footage. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Ben Syverson

MacBreak 13: dvMatte Blast

August 01, 2006 19:17 - 6 minutes - 2.83 MB

Emery Wells and Ben Syverson show you how to use the dvMatte Blast plugin for Motion to key your DV greenscreen footage. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Ben Syverson

MacBreak 12: Quicksilver - Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann show you how to turbocharge your interactions with your data and applications using Quicksilver...

July 25, 2006 22:34 - 12 minutes - 5.58 MB

Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann show you how to turbocharge your interactions with your data and applications using Quicksilver. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 12: Quicksilver

July 25, 2006 22:34 - 12 minutes - 5.58 MB

Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann show you how to turbocharge your interactions with your data and applications using Quicksilver. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Merlin Mann

MacBreak 11: Nicecast

July 18, 2006 17:42 - 10 minutes

Alex Lindsay and guest Kenji Kato show you how to broadcast audio from your Mac using Nicecast. Host: Alex Lindsay Guest: Kenji Kato

MacBreak 11: Nicecast - Alex Lindsay and guest Kenji Kato show you how to broadcast audio from your Mac using Nicecast.

July 18, 2006 17:42 - 10 minutes - 4.68 MB

Alex Lindsay and guest Kenji Kato show you how to broadcast audio from your Mac using Nicecast. Host: Alex Lindsay Guest: Kenji Kato

MacBreak 10: Conduit - Emery and Ben Syverson discuss Conduit, a new realtime nodal compositing plugin for Apple's Motion.

July 12, 2006 00:55 - 9 minutes - 4.63 MB

Emery and Ben Syverson discuss Conduit, a new realtime nodal compositing plugin for Apple's Motion. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Ben Syverson

MacBreak 10: Conduit

July 12, 2006 00:55 - 9 minutes - 4.63 MB

Emery and Ben Syverson discuss Conduit, a new realtime nodal compositing plugin for Apple's Motion. Host: Emery Wells Guest: Ben Syverson

MacBreak 9: Photoshop CS2 RAW

June 23, 2006 20:28 - 15 minutes - 7.16 MB

Leo and guest Mikkel Aaland discuss the advantages of shooting photos in the RAW format and manipulating RAW images in Photoshop CS2. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Mikkel Aaland

MacBreak 9: Photoshop CS2 RAW - Leo and Mikkel discuss the advantages of shooting photos in the RAW format and manipulating RAW images in Photoshop CS2.

June 23, 2006 20:28 - 15 minutes - 7.16 MB

Leo and guest Mikkel Aaland discuss the advantages of shooting photos in the RAW format and manipulating RAW images in Photoshop CS2. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Mikkel Aaland

MacBreak 8: Automator Life Poster

June 16, 2006 22:25 - 8 minutes

Leo and Automator guru Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator and iPhoto to create a poster-sized collection of your photos. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 8: Automator Life Poster - Leo and Automator guru Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator and iPhoto to create a poster-sized collection of your photos.

June 16, 2006 22:25 - 8 minutes - 3.75 MB

Leo and Automator guru Sal Soghoian show you how to use Automator and iPhoto to create a poster-sized collection of your photos. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 7: Apple's New MacBooks

June 08, 2006 23:56 - 12 minutes

Leo talks with Macworld editor-in-chief Jason Snell and Senior New Editor Jonathon Seff about Apple's new MacBooks. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jason Snell and Jonathon Seff

MacBreak 7: Apple's New MacBooks - A review of the new MacBooks.

June 08, 2006 23:56 - 12 minutes - 5.99 MB

Leo talks with Macworld editor-in-chief Jason Snell and Senior New Editor Jonathon Seff about Apple's new MacBooks. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jason Snell and Jonathon Seff

MacBreak 6: Email Encryption

June 02, 2006 17:27 - 32 minutes - 14.6 MB

Leo and Emery survey the available tools and techniques for keeping email secure and private on your Mac. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Emery Wells

MacBreak 6: Email Encryption - Leo and Emery survey the available tools and techniques for keeping email secure and private on your Mac.

June 02, 2006 17:27 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

Leo and Emery survey the available tools and techniques for keeping email secure and private on your Mac. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Emery Wells

MacBreak 5: Transmit - FTP never had it so good...

May 20, 2006 15:28 - 13 minutes - 6.14 MB

Leo and Emery show you how to use Transmit, the award-winning FTP software from Panic Software. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Emery Wells

MacBreak 5: Transmit

May 20, 2006 15:28 - 13 minutes - 6.14 MB

Leo and Emery show you how to use Transmit, the award-winning FTP software from Panic Software. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Emery Wells

MacBreak 4: Step Up to the Mic - Leo and Alex discuss the differences between various mic types and focus on two USB mics that provide podcasters with great sound at a reasonable price.

May 12, 2006 15:06 - 8 minutes - 3.84 MB

Leo and Alex discuss the differences between various mic types and focus on two USB mics that provide podcasters with great sound at a reasonable price. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 4: Step Up to the Mic

May 12, 2006 15:06 - 8 minutes - 3.84 MB

Leo and Alex discuss the differences between various mic types and focus on two USB mics that provide podcasters with great sound at a reasonable price. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 3: Enter the Automatrix

May 05, 2006 21:20 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Apple's Applescript Product Manager, Sal Soghoian, make Automator jump through hoops. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak 3: Enter the Automatrix - In this episode, the master of Applescript and Automator puts on a bravura performance...

May 05, 2006 21:20 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Apple's Applescript Product Manager, Sal Soghoian, make Automator jump through hoops. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Sal Soghoian

MacBreak SP4: NAB Special: What's the Frequency...? - There's a new episode of MacBreak available. One size fits all...

May 03, 2006 23:37 - 13 minutes - 6.48 MB

Alex and Emery give you the scoop on some of the cool mac-related gear at the annual "National Association of Broadcasters" convention. Check out new RAIDS, Motion tools, the Red Camera and more! Hosts: Alex Lindsay and Emery Wells

MacBreak SP4: NAB Special: What's the Frequency...?

May 03, 2006 23:37 - 13 minutes - 6.48 MB

Alex and Emery give you the scoop on some of the cool mac-related gear at the annual "National Association of Broadcasters" convention. Check out new RAIDS, Motion tools, the Red Camera and more! Hosts: Alex Lindsay and Emery Wells

MacBreak SP1c: The Road to 1080p, Part 3 - Another part to the road to 1080p.

April 25, 2006 11:40 - 14 minutes - 6.61 MB

Our final look behind-the-scenes at MacBreak as Alex shows us how episodes are composited in Apple Shake. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak SP1c: The Road to 1080p, Part 3

April 25, 2006 11:40 - 14 minutes - 6.61 MB

Our final look behind-the-scenes at MacBreak as Alex shows us how episodes are composited in Apple Shake. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 2: Video Compression with QuickTime Pro

April 13, 2006 03:33 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MB

In this episode, MacBreak hosts Alex Lindsay and Emery Wells discuss video compression techniques and strategies for creating high-quality videos with the smallest file size possible. Hosts: Alex Lindsay and Emery Wells

MacBreak 2: Video Compression with QuickTime Pro - In this episode, MacBreak hosts Alex Lindsay and Emery Wells discuss video compression techniques and strategies for creating high-quality videos with the smallest file size possible.

April 13, 2006 03:33 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MB

In this episode, MacBreak hosts Alex Lindsay and Emery Wells discuss video compression techniques and strategies for creating high-quality videos with the smallest file size possible. Hosts: Alex Lindsay and Emery Wells

MacBreak SP3: XP on Mac - We got XP running on a Mac!

March 18, 2006 02:01 - 10 minutes - 4.66 MB

Ben Durbin of the Pixel Corps followed the instructions at onmac.net and got Windows XP running on one of the new Intel Mac Minis just like that. This is no kludge - it runs very well. No network drivers yet, and the video driver is pretty simple, but it works, and without violation of either company's license agreements. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Ben Durbin

MacBreak SP3: XP on Mac

March 18, 2006 02:01 - 10 minutes - 4.66 MB

Ben Durbin of the Pixel Corps followed the instructions at onmac.net and got Windows XP running on one of the new Intel Mac Minis just like that. This is no kludge - it runs very well. No network drivers yet, and the video driver is pretty simple, but it works, and without violation of either company's license agreements. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Ben Durbin

MacBreak SP1b: The Road to 1080p, Part 2

March 03, 2006 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.22 MB

Alex Lindsay from the Pixel Corps explains 1080p and 444 color space. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak SP1b: The Road to 1080p, Part 2 - Alex Lindsay from the Pixel Corps explains 1080p and 444 color space.

March 03, 2006 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.22 MB

Alex Lindsay from the Pixel Corps explains 1080p and 444 color space. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak SP1a: The Road to 1080p, Part 1 - As we finish the official MacBreak 2, we posted a Behind-the-Scenes of the shoot.

February 17, 2006 06:55 - 12 minutes - 5.69 MB

Behind-the-scenes of an HD shoot. See how the next episode of MacBreak is being produced with high-end cameras and, of course, Macs!. The Pixel Corps' Alex Lindsay gives you a tour of the on-set production process. The first of a three-part series as Episode 2 prepares for launch. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak SP1a: The Road to 1080p, Part 1

February 17, 2006 06:55 - 12 minutes - 5.69 MB

Behind-the-scenes of an HD shoot. See how the next episode of MacBreak is being produced with high-end cameras and, of course, Macs!. The Pixel Corps' Alex Lindsay gives you a tour of the on-set production process. The first of a three-part series as Episode 2 prepares for launch. Host: Alex Lindsay

MacBreak 1: MacBreaking News

January 27, 2006 17:59 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

MacBreak Episode One is here - our 30 minute look at Macworld Expo with Amber MacArthur, Alex Lindsay, Emery Wells, and Leo Laporte. Leo Laporte, Amber MacArthur, Emery Wells, and Alex Lindsay give you a 30 minute tour of the show floor at Macworld Expo. Leo takes a look at the new Macs and iPod accessories, Alex checks out iLife '06, Emery reviews the Kona 3 from Aja, and Amber shows us three best in show winners. Products mentioned in this episode: Xtreme Mac iPod Accessories Caseari ...

MacBreak 1: MacBreaking News - MacBreak Episode One is here

January 27, 2006 17:59 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

MacBreak Episode One is here - our 30 minute look at Macworld Expo with Amber MacArthur, Alex Lindsay, Emery Wells, and Leo Laporte. Leo Laporte, Amber MacArthur, Emery Wells, and Alex Lindsay give you a 30 minute tour of the show floor at Macworld Expo. Leo takes a look at the new Macs and iPod accessories, Alex checks out iLife '06, Emery reviews the Kona 3 from Aja, and Amber shows us three best in show winners. Products mentioned in this episode: Xtreme Mac iPod Accessories Casea...

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