TMO To Go Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #40: Over-the-Hill Discussions About Viruses, MacBook Pro Ship Dates, and More!
by , 9:45 PM EST, February 20th, 2006
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For February 20th, 2006
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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.
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Stuff mentioned:
- iPhoto
- XBattery
- Dave's MacBook Pro saga
- MacBook Pro Line Upgraded
- Treo 650
- Skype
- X-Files - I want to believe
- TMO Weekly Roundup - Dave was on the Context Machine this week
- GarageBand
- Audio Hijack Pro
- NH Seacoast MUG
- Geocaching
- Mac Malware Concept Hits the Web
- Symantec
- Second Mac OS X worm spreads via Bluetooth vulnerability
- Diggind Deeper into the Leap-A Malware
- Gmail
- Newsvine
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