http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/mgg_answers/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_fix_corrupted_imap_attachments_in_apple_mail%2F&seed_title=How+to+Fix+Corrupted+IMAP+Attachments+in+Apple+Mail http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_fix_corrupted_imap_attachments_in_apple_mail/ Mac Geek Gab listener Keith frequently finds his IMAP email attachments corrupted. We show him how to solve his problem using Apple Mail. Tips, MGG Answers Wed, 23 May 2012 16:21:27 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_troubleshoot_connection_issues_on_public_wi-fi_networks%2F&seed_title=How+to+Troubleshoot+Connection+Issues+on+Public+Wi-Fi+Networks http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_troubleshoot_connection_issues_on_public_wi-fi_networks/ All that Mac Geek Gab listener Larry wanted was to connect to an airport’s free Wi-Fi while he was waiting for his flight. Unfortunately, his MacBook Pro and the Wi-Fi network didn’t play nice. We show him some tips on how to troubleshoot connection issues on public Wi-Fi networks. Tips, MGG Answers, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard Tue, 22 May 2012 10:35:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_access_multiple_mac_user_accounts_simultaneously_from_ipad%2F&seed_title=How+to+Access+Multiple+Mac+User+Accounts+Simultaneously+from+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_access_multiple_mac_user_accounts_simultaneously_from_ipad/ Mac Geek Gab listener James wants to use multiple iPads on his network to log in remotely to a single Mac, all at the same time. Impossible? No! We show James how to configure this relatively simple an incredibly useful set up. Tips, MGG Answers, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, iObserver, iPad Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:11:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fexplaining_the_lack_of_widgets_in_ipads_notification_center%2F&seed_title=Explaining+the+Lack+of+Widgets+in+iPad%26%238217%3Bs+Notification+Center http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/explaining_the_lack_of_widgets_in_ipads_notification_center/ Mac Geek Gab listener Joe upgraded his iPad to iOS 5 but finds that he’s missing some things in Notification Center. We explain why iPad users like Joe don’t have weather and stock widgets in their Notification Center and offer some thoughts on how adventerous users might obtain them. Tips, MGG Answers, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:51:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_identify_and_fix_problems_with_the_mac_app_store%2F&seed_title=How+to+Identify+%26amp%3B+Fix+Problems+with+the+Mac+App+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_identify_and_fix_problems_with_the_mac_app_store/ Mac Geek Gab listener Ric upgraded his Mac to Lion but now finds that the Mac App Store won’t update properly. We show him where to find the corrupted preference files that are causing him trouble so that he can get back to installing and updating his apps! Tips, MGG Answers Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:51:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_control_lock_screen_messaging_notifications_in_ios_5%2F&seed_title=How+to+Control+Lock+Screen+Messaging+Notifications+in+iOS+5 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_control_lock_screen_messaging_notifications_in_ios_5/ Mac Geek Gab listener Mica loves his new iPhone 4S and iOS 5’s notification center. But he doesn’t want his incoming text messages to be previewed on his iPhone’s lock screen for all to see. We show him how to manage his Notification Center settings to keep his text messages private and secure. Tips, MGG Answers, iObserver, iPhone, iOS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:12:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fincrease_dvd_ripping_speed_by_removing_riplock%2F&seed_title=Increase+DVD+Ripping+Speed+by+Removing+%26%238220%3BRiplock%26%238221%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/increase_dvd_ripping_speed_by_removing_riplock/ Darren just bought a new iMac but can’t figure out why it rips and encodes DVDs slower than his three-year-old MacBook Pro. We explain the annoying “feature” called Riplock and show him how to remove it so that he can take full advantage of his new Mac’s increased processing power. Tips, MGG Answers Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_disable_lions_resume_feature_for_terminal%2F&seed_title=How+to+Disable+Lion%26%238217%3Bs+Resume+Feature+for+Terminal http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_disable_lions_resume_feature_for_terminal/ Mac Geek Gab listener Joe just upgraded to Lion, but now he’s having déjà vu: every time he opens the Terminal application he sees the commands and history of his previous session. We explain why this is happening and, more importantly, how to stop it. Tips, MGG Answers Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:00:39 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_locate_the_apple_id_associated_with_an_ios_app%2F&seed_title=How+to+Locate+the+Apple+ID+Associated+With+an+iOS+App http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_locate_the_apple_id_associated_with_an_ios_app/ Mac Geek Gab listener Adam used several Apple IDs over the years to purchase his iOS apps. Now it’s time to update those apps but he can’t remember which Apple ID he used. We show him how to find out. Tips, MGG Answers, iObserver, iTunes Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:42:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_remove_specific_items_from_a_time_machine_backup%2F&seed_title=How+to+Remove+Specific+Items+from+a+Time+Machine+Backup http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_remove_specific_items_from_a_time_machine_backup/ Listener David worked on a client project and those files got backed up with Time Machine. Now that the project is over, he wants to remove those files from his backup archive. We show David how to surgically remove certain files and folders from his Time Machine Backup. Tips, MGG Answers, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:06:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_download_mac_geek_gab_premium_episodes_with_instacast%2F&seed_title=How+to+Download+Mac+Geek+Gab+Premium+Episodes+w%2FInstacast http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_download_mac_geek_gab_premium_episodes_with_instacast/ Listener Paul wants to use Instacast to download Mac Geek Gab Premium episodes on the go. We show him how to set it up so that he can get his Mac Geek Gab fix from anywhere! Tips, MGG Answers, Podcasts Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:46:03 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_keep_applications_running_in_os_x%2F&seed_title=How+to+Keep+Applications+Running+in+OS+X http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_keep_applications_running_in_os_x/ Michael uses a great tool called iRed to control his Mac with his iPhone. Unfortunately, some programs occassionally crash, leaving Michael without the ability to control his Mac. We show him how to use a third-party tool, coupled with some built-in OS X magic, to keep any application up and running. Tips, MGG Answers, Reports, Mac OS Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:23:21 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fwhy_email_deletions_dont_sync_between_devices%2F&seed_title=Why+Email+Deletions+Don%26%238217%3Bt+Sync+Between+Devices http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/why_email_deletions_dont_sync_between_devices/ Irv accesses his email on several different devices and via a web client, but when he deletes an email on one device, it remains on all the others. We explain what’s going on and help Irv get the right email account set up so that he only has to delete a message once. Tips, MGG Answers Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:16:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_hide_the_birthdays_calendar_in_ical_and_ios%2F&seed_title=How+to+Hide+the+Birthdays+Calendar+in+iCal+and+iOS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_hide_the_birthdays_calendar_in_ical_and_ios/ Barry has no need for the Birthdays calendar found in iOS and in iCal on the Mac. While there’s no way to delete the Calendar, we show him how to hide it for good. Tips, MGG Answers Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:29:51 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_clean_up_partially-downloaded_itunes_content%2F&seed_title=How+to+Clean+Up+Partially-Downloaded+iTunes+Content http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_clean_up_partially-downloaded_itunes_content/ Mac Geek Gab listener Bill downloads lots of podcasts daily. He sometimes interrupts or cancels a download in progress. We explain that iTunes doesn’t delete those partially-downloaded files and show Bill how to clean them up himself. Tips, MGG Answers, iObserver, iTunes Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:52:26 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_troubleshoot_a_mac_that_wont_wake_from_sleep%2F&seed_title=How+to+Troubleshoot+a+Mac+That+Won%26%238217%3Bt+Wake+From+Sleep http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_troubleshoot_a_mac_that_wont_wake_from_sleep/ Larry sets his Mac to sleep when he leaves, but when he returns, the system is stuck in an unresponsive state. We show him some troubleshooting techniques for solving the problem so that he can get back to work and not be forced to put his Mac to sleep…permanently. Tips, MGG Answers Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:14:11 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_clean_up_and_rebuild_apple_mail_data%2F&seed_title=How+to+Clean+Up+and+Rebuild+Apple+Mail+Data http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_clean_up_and_rebuild_apple_mail_data/ Joe’s mailboxes in Apple Mail need rebuilding, but with hundreds of mailboxes to go through, rebuilding them one-by-one will take too much time. We show Joe two methods for rebuilding everything all at once, so he can save time and get back to work. Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:50:52 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_recover_and_create_your_own_lion_installer%2F&seed_title=How+to+Recover+and+Create+Your+Own+Lion+Installer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_recover_and_create_your_own_lion_installer/ John upgraded to Lion but didn’t save his installer file. Now he’s got no installer and no backup bootable image. We’ll show him the quick and easy way to recover his Lion installer and create his own backup installation media. Tips, MGG Answers, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:15:33 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhow_to_enable_icloud_contacts_and_calendar_syncing_on_non-icloud_devices%2F&seed_title=Enabling+iCloud+Contacts+%26amp%3B+Calendar+Syncing+on+Non-iCloud+Devices http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/how_to_enable_icloud_contacts_and_calendar_syncing_on_non-icloud_devices/ Have an older iPhone or iPod touch that you don’t plan to upgrade to iOS 5? Don’t be stuck without your data; Mac Geek Gab Listener Bob sends in a great tip on how to get iCloud Contacts and Calendars to sync with non-iCloud iOS devices. Tips, MGG Answers, iObserver, iPhone, iCloud, iOS Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:57:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_restore_os_xs_address_book_data_from_a_time_machine_backup%2F&seed_title=How+to+Restore+OS+X%26%238217%3Bs+Address+Book+Data+From+a+Time+Machine+Backup http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_restore_os_xs_address_book_data_from_a_time_machine_backup/ Lauren had to perform a clean install of OS X but the only copy of her Address Book data is in her old Time Machine backup. We show her how to extract and restore that information and bring her Address Book contacts back from the dead. Tips, MGG Answers Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:52:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_sort_messages_by_category_in_os_x_lions_mail%2F&seed_title=How+to+Sort+Messages+by+Category+in+OS+X+Lion%26%238217%3Bs+Mail http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_sort_messages_by_category_in_os_x_lions_mail/ Barry upgraded to Lion but can’t find a way to sort his email with the new layout. We show him how decipher Apple’s changes to the application and get back to sorting messages his way. Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:12:17 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fusing_finders_advanced_search_to_find_recently_modified_files%2F&seed_title=Using+Finder%26%238217%3Bs+Advanced+Search+to+Find+Recently+Modified+Files http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/using_finders_advanced_search_to_find_recently_modified_files/ Terry thinks a corrupted preference file is causing him trouble, but he doesn’t know where to find it. We show him a great way to find any recently modified file using the Finder’s advanced search features. Tips, MGG Answers Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:30:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_access_app_store_from_another_apple_id_in_ios%2F&seed_title=How+to+Access+The+App+Store+From+Another+Apple+ID+in+iOS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_access_app_store_from_another_apple_id_in_ios/ After upgrading to iOS 5 and creating a new iCloud account, listener Randy can’t access his old App Store purchases. We show him how to log-in with his previous Apple ID and regain access to his purchased content. Tips, MGG Answers Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:31:43 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_copy_your_itunes_library_to_another_mac%2F&seed_title=How+to+Copy+Your+iTunes+Library+to+Another+Mac http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_copy_your_itunes_library_to_another_mac/ Ben just bought a new Mac and wants to migrate his iTunes library. We show him how to do it without disturbing his iOS device syncing. Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:16:55 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_restore_ios_application_data_from_an_ios_backup%2F&seed_title=How+To+Restore+iOS+Application+Data+from+an+iOS+Backup http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_restore_ios_application_data_from_an_ios_backup/ Douglas lost important iOS app data during an upgrade.  We show him how to recover and restore that data using simple third-party applications. Tips, How-To, MGG Answers Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:00:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_change_tab_behavior_in_os_x%2F&seed_title=How+to+Change+Tab+Behavior+in+OS+X http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_change_tab_behavior_in_os_x/ Randy got a new Mac with Lion but now using the Tab key doesn’t have the same effect as it did on his old Mac.  We show him how to restore the Tab key’s functionality. Tips, How-To, MGG Answers Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:00:55 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fis_it_safe_to_delete_cache_folders_in_os_x%2F&seed_title=Is+it+Safe+to+Delete+Cache+Folders+in+OS+X%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/is_it_safe_to_delete_cache_folders_in_os_x/ Periodically emptying cache folders on your Mac can help improve performance and resolve issues.  But which folders are safe to remove?  We give you some guidance in today’s MGG Answers. Tips, MGG Answers Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:54:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_os_x_handles_file_deletion_on_network_drives_and_how_to_recover_them%2F&seed_title=Please+Note%3A+Mac+OS+X+Has+No+Network+Trash+Can http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_os_x_handles_file_deletion_on_network_drives_and_how_to_recover_them/ Listener Geoff deleted some files from a networked drive.  Why aren’t they in his trash can?  We explain how OS X handles files on networked drives and how to recover files that were mistakenly deleted. Tips, MGG Answers Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:22:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_tell_if_your_mac_needs_more_ram%2F&seed_title=How+to+Tell+if+Your+Mac+Needs+More+RAM http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_tell_if_your_mac_needs_more_ram/ Jordan’s new iMac is feeling sluggish.  Is a lack of RAM to blame?  We show him how to tell if more RAM is the answer. Tips, MGG Answers Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:00:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_use_lions_versioning_and_auto_save_to_save_as%2F&seed_title=How+to+Use+Lion%26%238217%3Bs+Versioning+and+Auto+Save+to+%26%238220%3BSave+As%26%238230%3B%26%238221%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_use_lions_versioning_and_auto_save_to_save_as/ Listener David can’t find the “Save As…” command in Lion.  Apple may have removed it, but we show him some tricks that bring the functionality back to his workflow. Tips, MGG Answers Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:05:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_find_and_reset_lions_launchpad_preferences%2F&seed_title=How+to+Find+and+Reset+Lion%26%238217%3Bs+Launchpad+Preferences http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_find_and_reset_lions_launchpad_preferences/ Why can’t Carl change his folder namers in Lion’s Launchpad?  We help him decipher a potential preference issue in OS X. Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:05:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fmove_ios_backups_to_different_drive%2F&seed_title=How+To+Move+Your+iOS+Backups+to+a+Different+Drive http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/move_ios_backups_to_different_drive/  Joe’s looking to make room on his new SSD.  We show him how to move that large iOS Mobile Backups folder to a second hard drive.  Tips, MGG Answers Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:58:04 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fprevent_lions_spaces_from_automatically_changing_order%2F&seed_title=Prevent+Lion%26%238217%3Bs+Spaces+from+Automatically+Changing+Order http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/prevent_lions_spaces_from_automatically_changing_order/ Mark’s Spaces in Lion keep changing order, interrupting his workflow.  Can we help him set his Spaces straight? We can!  Tips, MGG Answers Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:37:34 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Ffree_up_hard_drive_space_by_moving_your_ipad_and_iphone_backups%2F&seed_title=Free+Up+Hard+Drive+Space+By+Moving+Your+iPad+and+iPhone+Backups http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/free_up_hard_drive_space_by_moving_your_ipad_and_iphone_backups/ Joe has gotten an SSD drive and wants to offload as much as possible to other disks, leaving his SSD free. He found his mobile device backups folder was quite large, but wasn’t sure how to move it. The Mac Geek Gab comes to the rescue in this edition of MGG Answers! Tips, How-To, MGG Answers Thu, 05 May 2011 17:34:28 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fshould_i_consolidate_multiple_itunes_accounts%2F&seed_title=Should+I+Consolidate+Multiple+iTunes+Accounts%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/should_i_consolidate_multiple_itunes_accounts/ Wes realized he had two iTunes accounts and is now seeking advice for what to do. Geeks to the rescue! Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:30:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fprolong_the_life_of_your_battery_abuse_it%2F&seed_title=Prolong+The+Life+Of+Your+Laptop+Battery%3A+Abuse+It http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/prolong_the_life_of_your_battery_abuse_it/ Months ago we started surveying our readers and listeners, asking them about their laptop battery-usage habits and relating those to the lifespan of the batteries themselves. The results are shocking. Tips, MGG Answers Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:20:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_do_i_reset_my_spotlight_database%2F&seed_title=How+Do+I+Reset+My+Spotlight+Database%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_do_i_reset_my_spotlight_database/ Scott’s got a problem with his Mac’s Spotlight database: it’s not returning the expected results when he’s searching in Mail.app. Let’s see if we can help get him straightened out. Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:06:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fguide_to_excluding_data_from_time_machine_backups%2F&seed_title=Guide+To+Excluding+Data+from+Time+Machine+Backups http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/guide_to_excluding_data_from_time_machine_backups/ Brian’s ready to go with Time Machine, but only wants to backup the essentials. What’s the best way to do this? Find out straight from the geeks after the jump. Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:09:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Ftheres_a_file_that_stays_after_i_empty_trash%2F&seed_title=There%26%238217%3Bs+A+File+That+Stays+After+I+Empty+Trash http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/theres_a_file_that_stays_after_i_empty_trash/ Dan’s got a file that just won’t delete, and your geeks help him through it. Tips, MGG Answers Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:30:01 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fconsultant_client_woes_and_how_to_address_them%2F&seed_title=Consultant+Client+Woes+and+How+To+Address+Them http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/consultant_client_woes_and_how_to_address_them/ Lee is a computer consultant who is in the position of dealing with an unhappy client despite Lee’s best efforts. Dave lends his experience here. Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:30:30 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Frosetta_keeps_running_and_i_want_it_to_stop%2F&seed_title=Rosetta+Keeps+Running+and+I+Want+It+To+Stop http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/rosetta_keeps_running_and_i_want_it_to_stop/ Gray is seeing a problem with Rosetta on his Intel Mac. Since he has no need for it to run, he wants to disable it, but isn’t sure how. Mac Geek Gab Answers comes to the rescue! Tips, MGG Answers Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:26:42 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_setup_gmail_imap_and_mail.app1%2F&seed_title=How+To+Setup+Gmail%2C+IMAP%2C+and+Mail.app%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_setup_gmail_imap_and_mail.app1/ Gmail is one of the most popular — and robust — email platforms available today, and now that it supports IMAP for all users it’s a perfect fit for Apple fans with iPads, iPhones, and Macs. Unfortunately, Gmail’s default state leaves the “All Mail” folder syncing to your devices, often duplicating messages. Look for a fix after the jump. Tips, MGG Answers Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:25:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_restore_erased_pictures_from_iphoto%2F&seed_title=How+To+Restore+Erased+Pictures+From+iPhoto%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_restore_erased_pictures_from_iphoto/ Brad had some pictures in iPhoto that inadvertently got deleted and emptied from the trash. He asks — and your two favorite geeks deliver! Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:30:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhow_to_disable_tooltips_in_mail_and_other_mac_apps%2F&seed_title=How+To+Disable+Tooltips+in+Mail+and+Other+Mac+Apps%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how_to_disable_tooltips_in_mail_and_other_mac_apps/ Scott doesn’t like Mail.app’s tooltips that appear each time he hovers his mouse and wants to get rid of them. Your two favorite geeks come to the rescue and show him how! Tips, MGG Answers Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:30:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fcan_i_reorder_my_macs_login_items%2F&seed_title=Can+I+Reorder+My+Mac%26%238217%3Bs+Login+Items%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/can_i_reorder_my_macs_login_items/ Kirk wants to know if it’s possible and, if so, how to reorder and prioritize Login Items on your Mac. Your favorite geeks come to the rescue after the jump. Tips, MGG Answers Fri, 07 May 2010 14:13:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Ftraffic_management_router_qos_quality_of_service%2F&seed_title=Do+I+Need+To+Worry+About+Traffic+Management+or+QoS+On+My+Router%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/traffic_management_router_qos_quality_of_service/ Peter runs his phones and gaming sessions across his Internet connection in addition to his standard email and web browsing. He’s curious if he needs to be more active in managing any of that, and asks about QoS (Quality of Service). More info after the jump. Tips, MGG Answers Thu, 06 May 2010 09:32:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fstream_videos_and_music_from_your_mac_to_your_iphone_or_ipad%2F&seed_title=Stream+Videos+and+Music+From+Your+Mac+To+Your+iPhone+or+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/stream_videos_and_music_from_your_mac_to_your_iphone_or_ipad/ The iPad and iPhone are great media devices, but getting your songs and movies onto them requires hardwiring to your Mac’s USB port and copying with iTunes. What if you want to just stream them to your iPhone or iPad instead of copying them there? Well, thanks to this tip, you can! Tips, MGG Answers Wed, 05 May 2010 16:28:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fbest_way_store_documents_dropbox_folder%2F&seed_title=What%26%238217%3Bs+The+Best+Way+To+Store+My+Documents+On+My+Dropbox%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/best_way_store_documents_dropbox_folder/ Rick wants to know how to use his Dropbox as his main documents folder. Tips, MGG Answers Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:00:04 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fmy_mac_keeps_freezing_is_it_bad_ram%2F&seed_title=My+Mac+Keeps+Freezing%2C+Is+It+Bad+RAM%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/my_mac_keeps_freezing_is_it_bad_ram/ Steven’s Mac keeps locking up, sometimes with kernel panic errors, so we help him through testing for one of the most common causes of this: bad RAM chips. Tips, MGG Answers Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:20:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmgg_answers&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fhelp_my_documents_open_in_the_wrong_application%2F&seed_title=Help%21+My+Documents+Open+In+The+Wrong+Application http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/help_my_documents_open_in_the_wrong_application/ Jedd’s got both Word 2004 and Word 2008 on his machine and his having some issues with Word files opening in the wrong version of Word. Tips, MGG Answers Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:30:51 -0400