http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/mac_geek_gab/ en webmaster@macobserver.com Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:33:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_242_keychains_admin_accounts_personal_finance_virtualization%2F&seed_title=MGG+242%3A+Keychains%2C+Admin+Accounts%2C+Personal+Finance%2C+Virtualization http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_242_keychains_admin_accounts_personal_finance_virtualization/ Dave and John are back for a second time this week, talking about Keychain passwords, the pros and cons of admin accounts, personal finance software options, comparing VirtualBox with others, and more! Don't miss it, download today! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:13:06 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_241_sleepy_macs_defragging_sysprefs_and_cool_stuff_found%2F&seed_title=MGG+241%3A+Sleepy+Macs%2C+Defragging%2C+SysPrefs+and+Cool+Stuff+Found http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_241_sleepy_macs_defragging_sysprefs_and_cool_stuff_found/ Dave and John dig into the mailbag and discuss a few issues of sleepless Macs, managing system preferences, defragmentation and then a great Cool Stuff Found segment. Don't miss it - download today! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:24:38 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_240_your_mac_questions_tips_plus_ipad_first_impressions%2F&seed_title=MGG+240%3A+Your+Mac+Questions+%26amp%3B+Tips+Plus+iPad+First+Impressions http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_240_your_mac_questions_tips_plus_ipad_first_impressions/ John and Dave share your questions and tips regarding all this Mac and, of course, can't help but spend a little time talking about the recently-announced iPad from Apple. Plus, John gets into not one but TWO great rants (you'll never think of "bumper cars" the same after hearing this!). All this and more in this Premium episode of Mac Geek Gab. Subscribe and join the fun today! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:52:40 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_239_follow-ups_and_tips_galore%2F&seed_title=MGG+239%3A+Follow-ups+and+Tips+Galore http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_239_follow-ups_and_tips_galore/ This week John and Dave turn it over to you, the listeners, to share all the tips, thoughts, follow-ups and responses you've had to recent shows. There were so many good tidbits in the mailbag over the past week or so that it made sense to devote a whole show to sharing all this juicy info. Download today, kick back, and increase your Mac knowledge with your two favorite geeks. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:40:20 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_238_interview_with_macworld_expos_paul_kent%2F&seed_title=MGG+238%3A+Interview+with+Macworld+Expo%26%238217%3Bs+Paul+Kent http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_238_interview_with_macworld_expos_paul_kent/ As has become tradition, once per year Macworld Expo's Paul Kent comes on the Mac Geek Gab to give us his info, perspective and most importantly his vision of the show this year. Tune in and spend some time with Paul as he tells us what they've cooked up and what he sees as the important aspects of this year's annual Mac market gathering! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:09:15 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_237_gmail_browser_issues_switching_to_imap_network_drives_and_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+237%3A+Gmail+Browser+Issues%2C+Switching+to+IMAP%2C+Network+Drives+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_237_gmail_browser_issues_switching_to_imap_network_drives_and_more/ In today's episode of The Mac Geek Gab, John and Dave answer questions relating to Gmail issues, discuss the benefits of IMAP mail servers, network drive usage, RAID storage, extending an ethernet network, connecting your Mac to a projector and more! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:00:58 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_236_video_encoding_damaged_preferences_unfreezing_locked-up_macs_and_mo%2F&seed_title=MGG+236%3A+Video+Encoding%2C+Damaged+Preferences%2C+Unfreezing+Locked-Up+Macs+and+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_236_video_encoding_damaged_preferences_unfreezing_locked-up_macs_and_mo/ John and Dave take this snowy New England Monday afternoon to dig through the mailbag, answering questions and sharing tips about things including encoding video on your Mac, the telltale signs of damaged preference files (and how to fix them!), getting a locked-up Mac to speak again, and much, much more. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:05:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_235_ces_snow_leopard_printing_cool_stuff_found_sharing_one_computer%2F&seed_title=MGG+235%3A+CES%2C+Snow+Leopard+Printing%2C+Cool+Stuff+Found%2C+Sharing+One+Computer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_235_ces_snow_leopard_printing_cool_stuff_found_sharing_one_computer/ Dave's back from CES with tales to tell, John has his own successful tales of printing woes, and then it's onto your tips, Cool Stuff Found, and sharing one computer amongst family members. All this... and LOTS more... available to download for free! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:37:16 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_234_window_management_mac_migration_ntfs_upgrades%2F&seed_title=MGG+234%3A+Window+Management%2C+Mac+Migration%2C+NTFS%2C+Upgrades%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_234_window_management_mac_migration_ntfs_upgrades/ It's a new year and your favorite Mac geek podcast hosts are back in action, on schedule, and with a show chock FULL of tasty tidbits, questions, answers and, of course, cool stuff found. Want to learn how to manage application windows like a ninja? Curious about using NTFS? Migrating to a new Mac? Just want to enhance your Mac knowledge? Here you go! Download this episode for free today! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:24:20 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_233_hackintosh_page_outs_shutdown_scripts_ips%2F&seed_title=MGG+233%3A+Hackintosh%2C+Page+Outs%2C+Shutdown+Scripts%2C+IPs http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_233_hackintosh_page_outs_shutdown_scripts_ips/ Dave Hackintoshed a Dell Mini 10v over the weekend, and he and John talk through that process -- it's easier than you might think! Then he and John answer some of your questions and share your tips with topics including swap files, pageouts, shutdown scripts, finding IP addresses and much, much more! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:09:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_232_networks_spotlight_mail_ip_scans_and_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+232%3A+Networks%2C+Spotlight%2C+Mail+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_232_networks_spotlight_mail_ip_scans_and_more/ John and Dave take this Monday morning opportunity to answer and share as many of your questions as is possible in the time given! Today they talk about Networks, scanning for missing printers, checking out Mail connection problems, fixing spotlight, and much, much more. Of course, your two favorite geeks use their signature style to make this stuff understandable and entertaining for both geeks and new users alike. Download, click play, and come join the fun! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:52:32 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_231_finder_install_backup_tips_verbose_startup_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+231%3A+Finder%2C+Install%2C+Backup+Tips%2C+Verbose+Startup%2C+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_231_finder_install_backup_tips_verbose_startup_more/ Starting a new phase for the Mac Geek Gab, this marks the inaugural episode of the Mac Geek Gab Premium. We've had listeners asking for more content, and we've also had listeners offering to support the show directly. We certainly appreciate our sponsors, and the sponsored-shows will continue. This is an extra two episodes per month, supported directly by our listeners at the rate of $25 for a 6-month membership. This allows you to get more MGG, support your favorite hosts, and to be a part of this very special, 4-and-a-half year old project of ours!Episode 231 brings you everything you would expect from your favorite Mac geeks, including Finder tips, backup help, verbose startup discussions (and a solution!), and more. Come join us, and help make the next 4-and-a-half years even better than the first! Our sincere appreciation,John and Dave Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:36:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_230_mail_printing_handbrake_and_virtualized_video%2F&seed_title=MGG+230%3A+Mail%2C+Printing%2C+Handbrake%2C+and+Virtualized+Video http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_230_mail_printing_handbrake_and_virtualized_video/ John and Dave talk through the answers to your tough questions, including those about Mail, printing problems, Handbrake settings for movie-to-iPhone conversions, and Windows video settings on your Mac. Subscribe today! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:00:43 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_229_cool_stuff_found_bandwidth_monitoring_bookmark_sorting_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+229%3A+Cool+Stuff+Found%2C+Bandwidth+Monitoring%2C+Bookmark+Sorting%2C+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_229_cool_stuff_found_bandwidth_monitoring_bookmark_sorting_more/ Some great listener questions, tips, and especially Cool Stuff Found highlight this week's episode. John and Dave take you through all of it, ensuring you understand that which is mentioned. Want to know how to measure your Internet bandwidth? Want to sort your Safari Bookmarks? Need to tweak your Menu bar? Anything else you'd like to know? This is the show for you! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:20:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_228_neither_geeks_nor_listeners_are_turkeys%2F&seed_title=MGG+228%3A+Neither+Geeks+Nor+Listeners+Are+Turkeys http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_228_neither_geeks_nor_listeners_are_turkeys/ John and Dave come straight out of the US Thanksgiving holiday and into your ears, hearts, and heads sharing both their AND your Mac knowledge tips, queries, and concerns. Topics include troubleshooting Safari, saving your iDisk, Monitoring internet usage with AirPort Base Stations, and not one but two great utilities for getting more out of your Magic Mouse. Subscribe today and enjoy! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:19:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_227_folder_syncing_ethernet_router_backup_and_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+227%3A+Folder+Syncing%2C+Ethernet%2C+Router%2C+Backup%2C+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_227_folder_syncing_ethernet_router_backup_and_more/ Dave's back from vacation and he and John have a show packed with info, tips, and tricks just for you. Answering your questions about ethernet, time machine, mail drafts, and software updates they make sure you understand the "why" behind the "how to." This week's episode also includes listener solutions for the folder syncing geek challenge and a few things to add to the Cool Stuff Found category. Don't miss it! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:10:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_226_magic_mouse_apple_battery_secrets_qa%2F&seed_title=MGG+226%3A+Magic+Mouse%2C+Apple+Battery+Secrets%2C+Q%26amp%3BA http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_226_magic_mouse_apple_battery_secrets_qa/ A special weekend show with tons of great info. Dave shares his initial thoughts on the Magic Mouse, then he and John dig into some more information about MacBook (and MacBook Pro) removable batteries, including what constitutes a "cycle" and dissecting AppleCare's battery replacement policies. Then its on to your questions and tips, and the geeks knock this one out of the park! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:59:35 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_225_mail_fixes_open_with_batteries_renaming_and_mac_tips%2F&seed_title=MGG+225%3A+Mail+Fixes%2C+Open+With%2C+Batteries%2C+Renaming+and+Mac+Tips http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_225_mail_fixes_open_with_batteries_renaming_and_mac_tips/ The mailbags were full this week, folks, and John and Dave do their best to tackle everything that came in. Voicemail, email, and Twitter messages lead your favorite geeks through fixing Mail.app sounds, opening files with different apps, sleep and battery advice, what locum is, and more Mac and iPhone Tips than you can shake a stick at! Subscribe today, it's free! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:11:34 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_224_airport_express_quirky_keyboards_switcher_questions_and_mac_tips%2F&seed_title=MGG+224%3A+AirPort+Express%2C+Quirky+Keyboards%2C+Switcher+Questions%2C+and+Mac+Tips%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_224_airport_express_quirky_keyboards_switcher_questions_and_mac_tips/ Your two favorite Mac geeks come together yet again to share your tips, answer your questions and solve your problems. Regularly voted one of the best Mac podcasts on iTunes, you won't want to miss this week's episode. John and Dave answer questions about AirPort Express in hotels, keyboards acting funny, some switcher-related issues, and also share your tips on Adobe Flash, USB ports on Mac Mini and more! Subscribe today for free so you don't miss another episode. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:08:28 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_223_messaging_clients_snow_leopard_oddities_travel_gadgets1%2F&seed_title=MGG+223%3A+New+Apple+Stuff%2C+Snow+Leopard+Oddities%2C+Travel+Gadgets http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_223_messaging_clients_snow_leopard_oddities_travel_gadgets1/ Recovered (or at least recovering!) from their travels to BlogWorld Expo, John and Dave serve up a healthy dose of gab, geek-style, all the while translating into terms for everyone to understand. Topics discussed include multi-platform IM clients, Snow Leopard sleeping issues, USB hard drives, Flash malfunctioning, and two products that are sure to help the laptop-wielding traveler. This, and more, all in the episode. Subscribe today for free! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:07:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_222_keyboard_replacements_geek_challenges_and_traveling_geeks%2F&seed_title=MGG+222%3A+Keyboard+Replacements%2C+Geek+Challenges%2C+and+Traveling+Geeks http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_222_keyboard_replacements_geek_challenges_and_traveling_geeks/ John and Dave are in Las Vegas for BlogWorld Expo 2009 and deliver this week's show together from the hotel. Being on the road doesn't stop them, though, and the show goes through all your questions, troubles, tips and more. Plus, John shares his tale of woe... and the resolution he found! Subscribe today and don't miss another episode. It's free! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:11:02 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_221_quicklook_and_font_crashes_ground_hums_and_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+221%3A+QuickLook+and+Font+Crashes%2C+Ground+Hums%2C+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_221_quicklook_and_font_crashes_ground_hums_and_more/ Snow Leopard's QuickLook crashes: solved. Bad fonts showing up in FireFox? Solved. Wireless passwords? Found! John and Dave answer all your questions, then it's on to sharing your tips about ground hums, clipboard managers and more! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:18:01 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_220_your_mac_questions_answered_and_a_blogworld_expo_interview%2F&seed_title=MGG+220%3A+Your+Mac+Questions+Answered+and+a+BlogWorld+Expo+Interview http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_220_your_mac_questions_answered_and_a_blogworld_expo_interview/ John and Dave interview Dave Cynkin and Rick Calvert of BlogWorld Expo, and secretly (or perhaps not so!) try to convert Rick to the Mac. After the interview, Dave and John get back to MGG proper form and answer your questions and share your tips. Subscribe today and don't miss another episode. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:23:36 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_219_clipboards_cool_stuff_found_audio_ilife_and_dvds%2F&seed_title=MGG+219%3A+Clipboards%2C+Cool+Stuff+Found%2C+Audio%2C+iLife%2C+and+DVDs%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_219_clipboards_cool_stuff_found_audio_ilife_and_dvds/ Dave and John talk through a slew of Cool Stuff Found, including Snow Leopard Option Key tricks, the toolbar, multiple clipboards, eSATA and making Snow Leopard more stable. Then it's on to answering your questions, and the fun continues with syncing, Dual Layer DVDs, Ground hum and more. John attended a few events this week, too, and he talks through those, as well. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:19:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_218_cool_mac_stuff_found_snow_leopard_itunes_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+218%3A+For+a+Good+Time%2C+Call+206-666-GEEK%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_218_cool_mac_stuff_found_snow_leopard_itunes_more/ John and Dave are back after a well-deserved one-episode break with all your Mac goodness.  Lots of Cool Stuff Found from both your favorite geeks and all of you listeners, plus we've seen updates to Snow Leopard, iTunes, and even the iPhone deserves a mention. All that and more right here. Subscribe for free today and don't miss another episode! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:15:18 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_217_snow_leopard_geek_and_listener_reports_questions_and_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+217%3A+Snow+Leopard+Geek+and+Listener+Reports%2C+Questions%2C+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_217_snow_leopard_geek_and_listener_reports_questions_and_more/ Snow Leopard arrived for everyone over the weekend and John and Dave go through what they found as well as sharing quite a few things all of YOU found, as well. Subscribe today and don't miss another episode! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:23:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_216_snow_leopard_coming_new_mgg_forums_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+216%3A+Snow+Leopard+Coming%2C+New+MGG+Forums%2C+Bad+DVD+Drives%2C+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_216_snow_leopard_coming_new_mgg_forums_more/ John and Dave are back at it.  Snow Leopard WILL be here this Friday, and John and Dave go through some preliminary steps to help you prepare for the move. There's also a new forum for MGG listeners and hosts to hang out here at TMO, plus more Mac geeky goodness all within.  Subscribe today for free and don't miss another episode with your two favorite geeks! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:30:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_215_meaty_beaty_big_mac_files%2F&seed_title=MGG+215%3A+Meaty%2C+Beaty%2C+Big+Mac+Files http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_215_meaty_beaty_big_mac_files/ The topics of this week's episode are wide-ranging, including how to deal with the large files created by Mac OS X's unix underpinnings, preparing a bit for Snow Leopard, digging deeper into Time Machine, and John, Dave and Michael all installed SSD drives over the weekend. Subscribe today for free and never miss another episode! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:26:18 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_214_a_dazzling_array_of_mac_info%2F&seed_title=MGG+214%3A+A+Dazzling+Array+of+Mac+Info http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_214_a_dazzling_array_of_mac_info/ John and Dave are at it again, this time discussing boot issues, sleep issues, hardware detection, RAM usage, Network settings, WiFi diagnoses and more.  Subscribe today and don't miss another episode! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:11:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_213_when_hardware_acts_bad_but_isnt..._is_it%2F&seed_title=MGG+213%3A+When+Hardware+Acts+Bad+But+Isn%26%238217%3Bt%26%238230%3B+Is+it%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_213_when_hardware_acts_bad_but_isnt..._is_it/ This week a series of seemingly unrelated questions came in all with issues related to bad hardware... or at least seems so on the surface before your two favorite Mac Geeks dissect them and help get to the answer! Then John and Dave have some follow-ups from recent shows discussing screen sharing and DVD ripping.  All this and more in episode 213!  Subscribe today for free! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:14:59 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_212_unmounting_disks_screen_recording_sync_configuration_network_settin%2F&seed_title=MGG+212%3A+Unmounting+Disks%2C+Screen+Recording%2C+Sync+Configuration%2C+Network+Settings%2C+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_212_unmounting_disks_screen_recording_sync_configuration_network_settin/ Your favorite Mac geeks, John and Dave, are back with a show chock full of questions, tips, Mac goodness and more! Hear them talk through their solutions for unmounting disks on shutdown, manging network configurations, resolving sync issues, and more. They also share tips and tricks about screen recording, Disk Copying, booting, and, yes, even a mention of the (now staple topic?) SSD drives. Subscribe today for free and you won't miss another episode! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:18:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_211_login_sleep_powerline_expresscard_ssd_oh_my%2F&seed_title=MGG+211%3A+Login%2C+Sleep%2C+PowerLine%2C+ExpressCard%2C+SSD%2C+Oh+My%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_211_login_sleep_powerline_expresscard_ssd_oh_my/ This episode is chock full of your favorite geeks talking about your favorite topic: the Mac! First they answer some listener questions and share listener feedback about logging in, sleeping, powerline, and activity monitor.  Then it's time to revisit two recent favorites: ExpressCard/34 and SSD.  Yep, there's more to be said on these topics before leaving them to ferment.  Subscribe today for free and never miss another episode again! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:44:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_210_itunes_iphoto_printing_tips_fixes_ssd_drives%2F&seed_title=MGG+210%3A+iTunes%2C+iPhoto%2C+Printing+Tips+and+Fixes%2C+SSD+Follow-up%2C+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_210_itunes_iphoto_printing_tips_fixes_ssd_drives/ John and Dave answer your questions and share tips about iTunes libraries, iLife and iPhoto support, Resetting Mac OS X's Printing System, System Maintenance Scripts, and then a follow-up discussion of SSD drives for your Mac.  John also talks about some Cool Stuff Found at a recent PepCom show.  Subscribe today for free! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:31:30 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_209_the_long_and_short_of_mac_questions_runcore_ssd%2F&seed_title=MGG+209%3A+The+Long+and+Short+of+Mac+Questions+%26amp%3B+RunCore+SSD http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_209_the_long_and_short_of_mac_questions_runcore_ssd/ Dave and John answer reader questions about b/g clients degrading 802.11n networks, hard drive troubleshooting, ExpressCard slot uses, stalling downloads, virtual memory on the iPhone, and Dave talks about his experience using a RunCore SSD drive on his MacBook Pro. Subscribe today for free and enjoy! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:40:17 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_208_itunes_library_management_migration_advice_bandwidth_monitoring_and%2F&seed_title=MGG+208%3A+iTunes+Library+Management%2C+Migration+Advice%2C+Bandwidth+Monitoring+and+Tips%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_208_itunes_library_management_migration_advice_bandwidth_monitoring_and/ Should you keep iTunes on your boot drive? If not, then where? How best to migrate from a PowerPC to an Intel Mac? How do I monitor bandwidth that each application on my Mac is using? Why won't images appear in my email?  All these questions are answered -- and even more tips are shared -- in this week's episode of The Mac Geek Gab with John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:31:23 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_207_automounting_default_app_launching_repartitioning_and_cable_modem_s%2F&seed_title=MGG+207%3A+Automounting%2C+Default+App+Launching%2C+Repartitioning%2C+and+Cable+Modem+Signal+Strength http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_207_automounting_default_app_launching_repartitioning_and_cable_modem_s/ John and Dave are back in the TMO Towers East this week answering listener questions, sharing tips, and more. Topics include automounting disks, setting default apps for documents, starting to program on the Mac, repartitioning and more. One item of note is a discussion about cable modems, their signal strengths, and how you can check and improve yours.  Subscribe now (for free!) and don't miss another episode. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:41:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_206_wwdc_snow_leopard_mifi_and_iphone_3gs%2F&seed_title=MGG+206%3A+WWDC%2C+Snow+Leopard%2C+MiFi%2C+and+iPhone+3G+S http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_206_wwdc_snow_leopard_mifi_and_iphone_3gs/ Dave and John chat for you about the WWDC keynote, Dave's travels, and the hardware released from Apple today.  Subscribe for free and never miss another episode from your favorite geeks! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:58:26 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_205_live_questions_battery_health_docsis_3_and_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+205%3A+Live+Questions%2C+Battery+Health%2C+DOCSIS+3%2C+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_205_live_questions_battery_health_docsis_3_and_more/ John and Dave took the show back to Talkshoe, this time incorporating some pre-prepped material along with the live questions and comments.  The live aspect brings some additional spontaneity and yet still the same geeks you know and love. Definitely not an episode you'll want to miss! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:36:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_geek_gab_205_live_tonight_at_900pm_edt%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geek+Gab+%23205+LIVE+Tonight+at+9%3A00pm+EDT http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_geek_gab_205_live_tonight_at_900pm_edt/ The stage is set, the logistics are right, and tonight marks the second time your favorite Mac geeks record their podcast live on Talkshoe where you can not only listen in but ask questions Live. News, TMO Appearances, Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:24:45 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_204_cool_stuff_found_wi-fi_followups_battery_maintenance_and_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+204%3A+Cool+Stuff+Found%2C+Wi-Fi+Followups%2C+Battery+Maintenance+and+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_204_cool_stuff_found_wi-fi_followups_battery_maintenance_and_more/ Dave and John start with some cool stuff found that they just couldn't get to last week, then move on to continue the wireles network setup discussion with some great tidbits of info. After that, they start answering questions, discussing battery maintenance and more. Subscribe today for free! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 25 May 2009 22:41:46 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmac_os_upgrades_wifi_network_design%2F&seed_title=MGG+%23203%3A+Mac+OS+Upgrades+and+WiFi+Network+Design http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_os_upgrades_wifi_network_design/ Dave and John talk about the latest Mac OS X 10.5.7 update (and the path it took John to get there!), then move into a valuable and entertaining discussion about planning and setting up your wireless/AirPort network. Subscribe today for free and don't miss another episode again! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 18 May 2009 22:38:12 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmgg_202_tech_support_techniques_cool_stuff_found_and_more%2F&seed_title=MGG+%23202%3A+Tech+Support+Techniques%2C+Cool+Stuff+Found%2C+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mgg_202_tech_support_techniques_cool_stuff_found_and_more/ Great advice from your favorite Mac Geeks starts out with a discussion on best practices for dealing with Technical Support reps, then dives into a virtual pile of Cool Stuff Found by all of you. Subscribe today for free and don't miss another episode! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 11 May 2009 22:25:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmac_geek_gab_podcast_201_cool_stuff_found_booting_wireless_upgrades_usb_and%2F&seed_title=MGG+%23201%3A+Cool+Stuff+Found%2C+Booting%2C+Wireless%2C+Upgrades%2C+USB%2C+and+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_geek_gab_podcast_201_cool_stuff_found_booting_wireless_upgrades_usb_and/ John and Dave do their best tonight to keep up with the overflowing mailbag by answering your questions and sharing your tips about wireless access, booting from external drives, RAM upgrades, USB devices, and fixing Time Machine bundles. Also some cool stuff found, including Pogoplug, Runcore SSD drives, Fission, Hazel and arsync! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 04 May 2009 22:25:54 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmac_geek_gab_200_live_on_the_net%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geek+Gab+%23200%3A+Live+On+The+Net%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_geek_gab_200_live_on_the_net/ Your favorite Mac geeks celebrated their 200th episode by "airing" the taping of the show live on TalkShoe, complete with listener interaction. Great stuff here, as always, and the show has an interesting real-time vibe to it, as well!  Topics include WiFi, Time Machine, Time Capsule, cron/launchd, Mouse acceleration, and more. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:27:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_geek_gab_200_live_tonight_at_900pm_edt%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geek+Gab+%23200+LIVE+Tonight+at+9%3A00pm+EDT http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_geek_gab_200_live_tonight_at_900pm_edt/ Tonight marks our Mac Geek Gab Podcast's two-hundredth episode. To celebrate John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton will be taking your questions live while they record the show. In order to call in and participate, you'll need to use TalkShoe's service with details after the jump. News, TMO Appearances, Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:50:20 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmac_geek_gab_199_hard_drives_networking_older_macs_and_more%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geek+Gab+%23199%3A+Hard+Drives%2C+Networking%2C+Older+Macs+and+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_geek_gab_199_hard_drives_networking_older_macs_and_more/ John and Dave, live (to tape, er, hard disk!) discussing your tips, questions, queries, concerns, and favorite Mac apps! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:09:04 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmac_geek_gab_198_backups_wi-fi_applecare_and_more%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geek+Gab+%23198%3A+Backups%2C+Wi-Fi%2C+AppleCare+Experiences%2C+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_geek_gab_198_backups_wi-fi_applecare_and_more/ More Dock tips, backup strategies, long-haul WiFi, and general troubleshooting questions about your Mac round out this week's episode with your favorite geeks, John and Dave. Subscribe for free today! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:32:09 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmac_geek_gab_197_dock_customization_cool_stuff_found_rdc_wifi_and_more%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geek+Gab+%23197%3A+Dock+Customization%2C+Cool+Stuff+Found%2C+RDC%2C+WiFi%2C+and+More%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_geek_gab_197_dock_customization_cool_stuff_found_rdc_wifi_and_more/ Dave and John are back in the saddle for another Monday evening filled with Mac geekery of all sorts, including answering your questions, solving your problems, and sharing your tips! This week's episode includes a healthy focus on Mac OS X's Dock, including a few tricky ways to customize it -- want to add spacers to your Dock or customize which apps hide it? Listen in for that and much, much more! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:38:25 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmac_geek_gab_196_mac_questions_answered_tips_shared_and_cool_stuff_found%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geek+Gab+%23196%3A+Mac+Questions+Answered%2C+Tips+Shared%2C+and+Cool+Stuff+Found http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_geek_gab_196_mac_questions_answered_tips_shared_and_cool_stuff_found/ John and Dave are at it again for a special second scheduling-induced show this week! This time they've got real-world stories to share and tips from all of you. Of course, a few listener questions will be answered, as well, rounding out today's weekend show! Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:56:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmac_geek_gab&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Fmac_geek_gab_195_wifi_tips_and_tricks_ram_upgrade_truths_sxsw_stories_and_m%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geek+Gab+%23195%3A+WiFi+Tips+and+Tricks%2C+RAM+Upgrade+Truths%2C+SXSW+Stories+and+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_geek_gab_195_wifi_tips_and_tricks_ram_upgrade_truths_sxsw_stories_and_m/ More WiFi wisdom, questions, and love from your favorite geeks and all of their great listeners! Dave and John are back with an audio-comment-filled show that also covers Dave's trip to South by Southwest, some RAM upgrade options, and more. Podcasts, Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Mac Geek Gab Premium Podcast Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:03:18 -0400