Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 9th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC for Macworld Expo podcasts). At Macworld Expo, Dave and John share their reactions from the keynote speech. If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes…
Dave Hamilton
Dave Hamilton co-founded both The Mac Observer and <a href="https://www.backbeatmedia.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank">BackBeat Media</a>, and he is producer and co-host of the <a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank">Mac Geek Gab Podcast</a>. He has worked in the computer industry since the early 1990s, doing time as a consultant, trainer, network engineer, webmaster, and programmer. He has worked on the Mac, all the various Windows flavors, BeOS, a few brands of Unix, and it is rumored he once saw an OS/2 machine in action. Before that he ran some of the earliest Bulletin Board Systems, but most of the charges have since been dropped, and not even the FBI requests that he check in more than twice a year. Dave's reachable for paid consulting at <a href="https://www.davethenerd.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DaveTheNerd.com</a> and you can find links to him on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ here, too.
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Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #85: Windows on a Mac and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 2nd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). Dave and John talk about running Windows (and Windows-based apps) on your Mac, talking through all the options and giving you advice and direction. If you’re using iTunes to download…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #84: Listener Questions Answered, DVD Mounting Problems, and Sharing Files Locally
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). John and Dave take time today to answer your questions, talk about DVD Mounting Problems, and continue to explore the issue of sharing files with other local users on your…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #83: iPod Shuffle Reviewed, Remote Control
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 19th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). First up is a review of the new iPod shuffle, and then John and Dave answer your questions about all things Mac… and beyond! Show Sponsor: TeachMac – Visit them…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #82: IR Remotes, Batteries, Freezing Macs, and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 11th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). After a week-long hiatus, Dave and John are back in full swing, answering your questions and playing your comments about remote controls, iChat nicknames, freezing Macs, and more! If you’re…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #79: iPod Batteries, Securing Your Files, and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For November 20th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). Dave and John talk through replacing your iPod battery, locking and securing files and folders, reformatting your Mac, and more. Plus, here more about their plans for Macworld Expo… you…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #78: Sorting Downloads, Easy VPN, and Troubleshooting From The Pros
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For November 13th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). Want to be sure you’re sorting your downloads by the date you downloaded it? Perhaps you need to set up a quick and easy VPN? Or maybe you just want…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #77: Core vs Core 2 - Who Cares About 64-bits?
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For November 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). With more and more Macs using the Core 2 Duo processors, Dave and John take you on a tour of exactly what this means, why it matters, and whether or…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #76: Core 2 Duo, Shortcuts, and More
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 29th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). John and Dave talk through the differences in the Intel Core 2 Duo, and other additions to the MacBook Pro. On top of that, some of your tips and questions…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #75: Syncing, Sleeping, Spindown and Skype
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 23rd, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). This week, it’s all about you! Answering your questions and sharing your tips on Syncing, Sleep, Spindown, and Skype, this one’s just… succulent! Show Sponsor: TeachMac If you’re using iTunes…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #73: All the Strokes for All Mac Folks
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). The long-awaited keyboard shortcuts show is here. John and Dave go through so much it’ll make your head spin. Quit reading this and get to listening! Then when you’re…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #72: Geeks at Portable Media Expo
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 30th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Back at Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California, John and Dave are joined by Weekly Roundup host Ricky Spero to talk about the new Mac Pro. Other topics include…
Podcasts Resetting Your iPod? Here's Help
Thankfully, weive found a few answers. No one solution has worked for everyone, but a few have definitely made a difference. Based on our research here, we recommend trying the following things, in order of what we feel is the best-case end result. Restore the iPod. This has worked for most folks, and has the…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #71: Apps, Tips, Questions, and Quips
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 25th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Continuing the discussions started with their favorite apps and such in last week’s show, John and Dave share some of your favorite apps and tips, then answer some of…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #69: Mailbag Querys and Tips... Listener Feedback Answered and Shared
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 11th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). For this week’s episode, John and Dave answer your questions and share your tips that have been filling up the mailbag as of late. Covering topics such as Automator,…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #68: Mac Networkers Retreat Interview With Paul Kent
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 28th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version For this special edition episode, Dave interviews Paul Kent of IDG World Expo about the upcoming Mac Networkers Retreat conference. Download and listen to find out more about this unique conference, who its for, and what you’ll learn…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #67: Email Management with IMAP Plus Tips and Tricks to Share
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 28th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). The info just keeps flowing here, folks. Of course, last week’s discussion on e-mail management generated a lot of feedback, and Dave and John talk through that. Additionally, continuing…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #65: How Your Mac Works, DVD Ripping, Permissions Questions Answered
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 14th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave and John take their time to answer your questions about DVD ripping, Permissions, and more. Download, press play, and enjoy! If you’re using iTunes to download and listen…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #64: Mac Pro, WWDC, and the Mailbag - Automator, TiVo, and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 7th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave discuss the announcements from today’s WWDC Keynote, and then return to previous topics to address your questions about Automator and TiVo. This is chock full of…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #63: All About Automator
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 31st, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Joined by guest gabber Ricky Spero, John and Dave talk through Apple’s Automator; detailing what it is, what they’ve done with it, and how you can use it to…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #62: MacBook Pro Airline Solution and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap). With Dave fresh off the plane from Chicago, this short(er) show talks about a cool few things we all found, including an airline adapter for the MacBook Pro that…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #61: Upgrading Your Mac, Recording Audio, and More!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 17th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (which won’t be coming this week, due to an unfortunately technology-glitch that Michael, aka Computernap experience. We expect him to be back online with AAC for the next, show, though! For this episode, I’ve…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #60: Swap RAID with HDTV Printer Sharing... and more!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 3rd, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). With topics covered including RAID, HDTV, swap files, printer sharing, Acrobat, Safari and more, how could you go wrong? Listen to John and Dave not only answer your questions,…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #59: Tips and Tricks Galore!
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave take your questions and share *your* hints and tips with the rest of the listening audience this week. With topics ranging from backup tips to permission…
