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Master Focus Modes, Action Button Tricks, and Screenshot Management02 Sep 202401:19:40

Get ready to level up your Mac game! In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson dive into quick tips that’ll have you mastering shortcuts like a pro. From rotating photos directly in Finder with Command-L and Command-R to creating custom action buttons for screenshotting and emailing in one swift move, you’re set to save time and simplify your workflow. Plus, learn how to pause media playback the moment you connect to CarPlay and keep your downloads neatly organized in one iCloud folder. Don’t get caught missing out on these productivity hacks!

They’ve also got your questions covered, from prioritizing focus modes to understanding how Passkeys work. Struggling with sending attachments to Android users? They’ve got solutions. And when it comes to cool stuff found, discover how to toggle Mac’s Low Power Mode, why the Blackmagic Camera might outshine Filmic Pro, and how Lightshot makes screenshots a breeze. Whether you’re a seasoned geek or just getting started, this episode is packed with tips and tools to keep you ahead of the curve—don’t get caught behind!

Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out26 Aug 202401:19:18

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is a goldmine of cool stuff found, perfect for every Mac user and tech enthusiast. Dive into tools like the Mac Media Key Forwarder to keep your play/pause controls in check, MacWhisper’s latest updates, and iStat Menus 7 for ultimate system monitoring. Whether you’re compressing PDFs with Lightweight PDF, substituting TextExpander with TypeItForMe, or managing your VPN with Public IP, these tips will keep your Mac running smoothly. Plus, for the speed readers out there, OutRead is your new go-to app, and Scroll Reverser will help you fine-tune your mouse and trackpad experience.

For podcasting pros, this episode is packed with essentials. Auphonic ensures your audio levels are perfectly balanced, while apps like Overcast and Pocket Casts keep you connected to your favorite shows. The Apple Maps web beta and PurePort USB-C cleaning tools also make an appearance, rounding out the list of must-haves.

And for the true geeks, LocalSend offers cross-platform sharing, TailDrive integrates TailScale into your Files app, and AltStore.io opens up new possibilities with easy iPhone sideloading. Don’t forget Pete’s PopPic for 3D photos and Dave’s CellHelmet MagSafe squishy grip—these are the tools that’ll keep you ahead of the tech curve.

Remember, don’t get caught without these essentials!

 

Don’t Inception The Cloud24 Jun 202401:26:01

Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1043 with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they unleash a treasure trove of Quick Tips and answers to your burning questions. Discover how long-pressing a key on macOS unveils accents and special characters, adding Shazam to your Control Center for instant music ID, and leveraging your iPhone for scanning documents. The trio also dives into the Setapp vs. Bundle models, explores using a 5K iMac as an external display, and offers insights on using software and hardware for enhanced screen extension.

Tackle your backup concerns head-on with practical tips, such as using PowerPhotos for local photo backups and understanding Time Machine’s role in iCloud Photos Library backup. They discuss the safety of using Backblaze for iCloud Drive and how to recover data from a formatted SSD with tools like Disk Drill and Stellar for Mac. Get amped with Cool Stuff Found, featuring apps like CloudMounter and Cyberduck, and gadgets like the Tayasui Sketches app for Wacom users and high-end robovacs.

Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared—stay savvy with Mac Geek Gab!

What Madness Is This?!? (aka macOS Ventura's System Settings)31 Oct 202201:18:03

macOS Ventura changed the way we manage preferences with its System Settings app…and lots of things aren’t where we’d expect to find them! Listen as John tries to help Dave make sense of some of these…and maybe that helps us all! There’s more: your two favorite geeks dig into your questions about Wi-Fi speeds, travel chargers, and the security of Photos on your iPhone. That plus some great Cool Stuff Found submissions from the MGG Family make for a completely spooky episode for this year’s Halloween. Don’t get caught!

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Mac Geek Gab #53: Troubleshooting Prejudice Strikes!15 May 200600:40:56
Dave talks about a tech support issue he had with his Mac setup this weekend, and how it's bad to assume anything without confirming it first! John and Dave then answer your questions about Automounting volumes at startup, copying your iTunes library, cloning drives, and more!
Mac Geek Gab #52: Security Solutions and Tech Support Tactics08 May 200600:45:27
John and Dave talk through security recommendations and tech support tactics which leads Dave into a great rant about how folks have been dealing with Apple's MacBook Pro issues. Don't miss it!
Mac Geek Gab #51: iPod Visor Reviewed, Mac Questions Answered!01 May 200600:47:31
John and Dave got together this past weekend and checked out the i-Theatre, a visor for your Video iPod, DVD player, computer, and more. The conversations continue, discussing kinda-sorta viruses and music recognition services, and we start new discussions regarding swap file locations and document conversion. Plus, as an added bonus, Dave slips in a rant about rebooting. Don't miss it!
Mac Geek Gab #50: Drive partitioning, Headphone Technology, and Mail.app Speed25 Apr 200600:42:30
Your favorite Mac geeks turn 50 this week or, rather, the show does, as John and Dave dance through topics including headphone technology, drive partitioning, and speeding up Mail.app! Once again, the conversation continues, and you're involved. Join in now by downloading this week's show!
Mac Geek Gab #49: Pot Luck Show, Listener Questions Answered!17 Apr 200600:44:01
Swap files, Human Clocks, Voice over IP, BitTorrent, port forwarding, and nondestructively resizing partitions on your Mac's hard drive are all covered in this episode and more! Listener feedback drives the topic list this time around, and all YOUR questions are answered.
Mac Geek Gab #48: Expert Interview about Cable Modems11 Apr 200600:09:58
This special edition show features an interview with Ray Zeisz from Vertex Zero. Ray is very much the cable modem geek, having spent years working in that industry, and was kind enough to join us for a special interview, going in-depth on a lot of the issues we've been discussing as of late. Thanks Ray!
Mac Geek Gab #47: Dave Survives Boot Camp10 Apr 200600:44:16
Dave (with his MacBook Pro) has survived Apple's Boot Camp and he and John discuss his experience and what it means to you, and even more listener feedback is answered.
Mac Geek Gab #46: Life on the Road with the Intel MacBook Pro04 Apr 200600:42:27
Back from his trip, Dave talks about life on the road with the Intel MacBook Pro; the conversation of keyboard shortcuts and keyboard control continues; the cable vs. DSL discussion heats up, and John and Dave both share their favorite travel tips. All this, and more... subscribe (for free!) today.
Mac Geek Gab #45: Keyboard Shortcuts, .Mac Transfers, TiVo, and DVRs Discussed26 Mar 200600:33:10
Recorded on the MacBook Pro from a hotel room in Austin, Texas, Dave and John go through some additional listener feedback covering keyboard shortcuts, alternate methods to transfer files to .Mac, and a follow-up on sending e-mail while traveling. Plus a great rant about DVRs!
Mac Geek Gab #44: Processors, Networking, Optimizing and More From The Mailbag20 Mar 200600:38:33
Your questions, their answers! This weeks's show features John and Dave going through the mailbag, answering questions and offering insights about processors, networking, optimizing your Mac, and more. One of the best episodes yet! Plus: iChat... with TABS!
Change is...Bad?24 Oct 202201:33:10

Apple makes changes, mayhem ensues! Except when it doesn’t and everything’s fine. Listen as John, Pete, and Dave talk through Apple’s changes of the week, from new hardware to newly-released operating systems. macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16.1, new iPads, new Apple TVs…all of it needs to be dissected by your three favorite geeks.

That’s not all, though! Quick Tips are shared, your questions are answered, and there’s even a little bit of time for Cool Stuff Found. Yep, you read that right, you can have YOUR questions answered just by emailing feedback@macgeekgab.com. Get on that, don’t get caught, and enjoy!

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Mac Geek Gab #43: Cable Modem Madness! Speed Tests, Tweaks and More!13 Mar 200600:48:16
Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun dig deep into the world of cable modems and broadband connections, giving you exactly what you need to know to make yours work the right way for your network.
Mac Geek Gab #42: Monitoring your Mac with Activity Monitor and More06 Mar 200600:39:45
John and Dave talk through the various bits of information presented in Mac OS X's Activity Monitor, which information matters, which doesn't, and how to make sense of it all. Discussions include managing your Mac's memory, virtual memory, hard drives, and processor utilization.
Mac Geek Gab #41: MacBook Pro Reviewed… and more!27 Feb 200600:40:27
Dave's Intel-based MacBook Pro arrived last week, and he and John talk through some of the initial thoughts and findings, including speed of both Intel and Rosetta applications, battery life, compatibility, and more. Reader feedback in this episode covers encrypting files, iPhoto archiving, and deleting applications. Subscribe, listen, and enjoy!
Mac Geek Gab #40: Over-the-Hill Discussions About Viruses, MacBook Pro Ship Dates, and More!20 Feb 200600:46:09
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 some listener feedback. There are some great rants in here by John and Dave, plus this show sees the return of the Geek Wish List! Don't miss it!
Mac Geek Gab #39: Xgrid, Distributed Computing, and More!13 Feb 200600:44:00
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 what you can expect once you're up and running. All this and more on today's episode of the Mac Geek Gab!
Mac Geek Gab #38: Tasty Tips including Persistent Search, Better Podcast Management, and More06 Feb 200600:45:07
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 podcast management with Cast Away, and answer a slew of your questions and queries, as well. Download, press play, and enjoy!
Mac Geek Gab #37: iPhoto ‘06, Yojimbo, and a Guest Gabber!30 Jan 200600:47:32
John and Dave spend some time discussing two of their favorite new applications, Apple's iPhoto '06 and Bare Bones Software's Yojimbo, then answer some listener feedback and address some various topics. And hey, this week's show features a special guest gabber -- listen to find out more!
Mac Geek Gab #36: Intel Mac Implications, Listener Feedback, and a QuickBooks Warning23 Jan 200600:42:43
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, and more, in this week's edition of the Mac Geek Gab!
Mac Geek Gab #35: Highlights from the Show Floor12 Jan 200600:25:28
Still at Macworld Expo, John and Dave talk through some of their favorite things from the show floor.
Mac Geek Gab #34: Talking about Apple Announcement Live from Macworld Show Floor10 Jan 200600:43:26
From the Macworld Expo Podcast stage, John and Dave talk through their thoughts about the announcements made at the keynote, give away some prizes, and provide some juicy tidbits.
Beware Alert Blindness17 Oct 202201:28:36

Your Apple and tech questions answered include Doug, who has trouble with Safari loading pages, Bob, whose DiskStation is being hacked, and Richard, who wants to connect external drives to his Mac. Also, learn how to check your Carbon Copy Cloner Free Space Requirement to be sure you’re not over-filling your drive with snapshots. All of this and WAY more — and how to use your technology to weigh less — here with John, Dave, and Pete this week. Press play and don’t get caught! You’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things!

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Mac Geek Gab #33: Macworld Expo SF Pre-Show Sound-Check09 Jan 200600:19:20
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-show soundcheck for tastes and tidbits of what's to come later this week!
Mac Geek Gab #32: What Your Mac Does Behind Your Back and Advanced Podcasting Setup01 Jan 200600:44:27
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 conversation with some of the things they watch on their Macs to make sure nothing is happening that shouldn't be. Dave also found a semi-solution to his dream podcasting setup, and talks through the details of that, as well!
Mac Geek Gab #31: What To Do When Your Mac Won’t Boot25 Dec 200500:47:22
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 to revive a sick Mac, including different troubleshooting utilities, tips and tricks, plus where to send it when all else fails.
Mac Geek Gab #30: Apple iMac Reviewed19 Dec 200500:44:12
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 to talk through their experiences. Lots of juicy info here beyond the iMac too, for all to enjoy!
Mac Geek Gab #29: Podcasting/Recording Answers and More!12 Dec 200500:42:49
John and Dave spend time going through listener feedback, with a bit of a focus on podcasting and audio recording-related questions. Additional notes include additional backup tips, and a few mini-rants about random seasonal topics.
Mac Geek Gab #28: Mailbag Fun! Backup strategies, Skype and more.05 Dec 200500:37:11
John and Dave spend the entire show answering YOUR questions, including their favorite backup strategies, setting the Windows workgroup name, and some iTunes tips, including one from a listener.
Mac Geek Gab #27: Holiday Wish List28 Nov 200500:40:09
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 this great show, then send in an audio comment with YOUR wishes!
Mac Geek Gab #26: Getting Geeky With Photos21 Nov 200500:42:39
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 to Flickr, discussion of other photo tricks and more!
Mac Geek Gab: Copying Videos to Your Mac and iPod12 Nov 200500:29:01
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 the show, then segue into discussing different ways to get DVD video onto your computer, iPod and more.
Mac Geek Gab: Vidcast from Portable Media Expo12 Nov 2005
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 about the Portable Media Expo, and discuss the agenda for the next audio cast, to be posted shortly.
Conjuring Up The Battery Person10 Oct 202201:20:25

Which router should you buy? How much free space do I really have on my Mac? Where are my AirPods? These are just some of your questions answered by your three favorite geeks here this week. And then there are the Quick Tips. Oh, man, are there Quick Tips. Listen as Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton go through all this stuff and more to ensure that you learn at least five new things!

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Mac Geek Gab: 10.4.3, Repartitioning, Swap Location, and TiVo07 Nov 200500:43:51
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 moving your swap partition. Additionally, announcements from TiVo and Google round out this week's show.
Mac Geek Gab: Video iPod, Podcast Setup Details, and Listener Feedback!31 Oct 200500:40:31
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 answer a bunch of listener feedback, and they talk through the details of their podcasting setup, including the hardware and software they use and how it all works.
Mac Geek Gab: SSH, Grep, Find, and Regular Expressions24 Oct 200500:47:36
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 key encryption and various other nuances. The meat is in the tips this time, though, with great info about authenticating as a priviledged user, setting up automatic login via SSH, and an awesome audio comment detailing how to use regular expressions! John also takes us on a trip through his AppleCare experience, which is not to be missed!
Mac Geek Gab: Back to MP3 – Terminal Trip, Part 117 Oct 200500:48:47
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 make your trips to the terminal easier, and Dave even details a way to change the default reader for MAN pages. Check it out, and be sure to catch next week's follow-up where they dig even deeper.
Mac Geek Gab: Tips for Switchers, Virus Rants, and More!10 Oct 200500:43:32
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 -- but don't shy away if you're a long time Mac user, because there's info there for you, too! Plus, Dave even gets in a good rant about overzealous Mac-oriented virus protection companies.
Mac Geek Gab: More Mailbag Treats02 Oct 200500:42:28
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 cleaning up your drive, resetting your Mac's firmware, iChat AV bugs and more!
Mac Geek Gab: Favorite Travel-Related Gadgets, dotMac, and more25 Sep 200500:42:43
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 use when traveling. They also talk through some news items from the week, including some poignant tips about the latest dotMac upgrade.
Mac Geek Gab: Sweet 16 and Enhanced, iPod nano reviewed18 Sep 200500:39:14
Dave and John cover a variety of topics this week including reviewing the iPod nano, discussing their current podcasting setup, catching up with some listener feedback, and a few other surprises for you!
Mac Geek Gab: Sending Files, Remote Control and Phones11 Sep 200500:34:22
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 across the Internet. Additionally, some discussion on screen sharing and remote control, as well as some more listener feedback. Enjoy!
Mac Geek Gab: Sharing Files, Tips, and Audio Comments02 Sep 200500:37:40
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 the mailbag, sharing some great tips sent in by listeners, including an awesome app for creating audio comments.
Siri Tricks, AirPort Secrets, and Fun VaporWare03 Oct 202201:21:26

Siri can do SO many things for you now, including restarting, battery level, and controlling the flashlight in fun ways. Plus, want an easier way to launch the camera? Listen as John and Dave share all of your favorite tips and then answer your questions. Plus, your two favorite geeks have come across some fun vaporware that you’re not going to want to miss. Press play, and don’t get caught!

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Mac Geek Gab: Chock Full of Tasty Tips28 Aug 200500:37:18
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* full of great hints and tips, including talk about the Mac Geek Gab podcasting setup, undeleting, software update, Safari usage, defragmenting, and more. Enjoy!
Mac Geek Gab: Keeping Your Mac Running Smooth22 Aug 200500:27:04
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 in from Austin, Texas, and he and John talk about their favorite ways to keep their Macs running smooth, and how to tell when it's not! John also wraps up his Apple tech support experience for us all, as well.
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