Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dig into Matter, the smarthome platform that should make it easier for devices to work all the major smarthome platforms. They also talk about cryptocurrencies in a down market, and how and why Bryan is interested only in long-term prospects and possibilities.
Security Friday: No News is Good News – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-10
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday topics. They say no news is good news, and this week is FULL of news.
Thursdays with Bob: Gift Guide The First – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-09
Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to share the first wave of gift picks for the geeks in your life, and some of them may even cost nothing!
International Gift Cards Of Mystery – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-08
Charlotte Henry and host Kelly Guimont share tips and tricks for purchasing Apple gift cards on an international scale.
Charlotte and Kelly's International Gift Picks – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-07
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to offer some gift ideas based on Apple gear they use and love, and share a bit of their own wish lists.
TikTok Goes Boom — Media+
Journalist and author of ‘TikTok Boom’ Chris Stokel-Walker joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the seemingly unstoppable rise of the video platform and what its next move might be.
Dave and Bryan Give You (Ideas for) Gifts – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-06
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to share gift picks for the Apple fans on your list, and even some ideas for everyone else.
Prioritizing The Bachelorette — Mac Geek Gab 903
Oftentimes we find ourselves relying upon technology to help maintain family harmony. Listen as John and Dave share a few of your (and their!) examples of just how this can work, and they solve a few problems along the way. If you’re a long-time MGG listener, though, you know that’s not all you get in this episode! Quick Tips and Cool Stuff found are peppered in, as well as a few extra hints and tips from your two favorite geeks. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Security Friday: Smarthome Security, Breaches, and Grand Theft AirTag – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-03
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and introduce a rating system for how worried to be about certain stories.
Thursdays with Bob: Troubleshooting and You – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-02
Dr Mac joins Kelly to chat about troubleshooting your Mac: Where to start, what to look for, and when to call in backup (or your backups).
Gift Picks and Grinchbots – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-01
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss legislation dealing with Grinchbots and a few gift picks.
Apple's Music and Podcast Awards – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-30
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Music and Podcast awards for 2021, and chat about the winners and some interesting categories.
The Great Rebundling — Media+
Adrian Weckler of the Irish Independent joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the breaking news of Jack Dorsey’s departure from Twitter and the possibility of streaming services working together as part of a great rebundling.
Jack and Twitter, Deal Reminders – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-29
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Jack’s departure from his job(s) at Twitter, and share some shopping options.
Keyboards, Audio, and More! – Mac Geek Gab 902
What’s more delicious than the sound of your fingers typing on a chunky mechanical keyboard? Hi-res audio coming out of your AirPods, of course! Good news: in today’s episode your two favorite geeks give you both! That’s not all, though. John and Dave talk through more Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found than you can shake a stick at, and even answer your questions, too. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Adele's Shuffle Challenge and Apple's Stand on State-Sponsored Spyware, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 562
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about Adele’s desire that we not shuffle her albums. They also look at Apple’s public stand against state-sponsored spyware.
Security Tips for Holiday Visits – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-24
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss security tips for traveling, and some good things to check when you get to your Turkey Day Destination.
Adele Sets Fire To The Shuffle (Button) – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-23
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Adele’s comments/Spotify’s stance on the shuffle option, and new HomePods options.
Happy Birthday to Me(dia)+ — Media+
It’s Media+’s first birthday! Kelly Guimont joins Charlotte Henry to celebrate and discuss all that has changed in the digital media landscape during the last 12 months.
Ben Surtees talks Bartender – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-22
Ben Surtees of Surtees Studios joins Kelly to chat about writing Mac software, and the Bartender utility that makes #NotchLife easier.
Trapped In The Terminal — Mac Geek Gab 901
This week John and Dave find themselves trapped in the Terminal. Will your two favorite geeks escape? Press play to find out as they dig through a few Terminal commands, new and old, invoke some Shortcuts, talk about self-service repairs, empty the Trash, solve a draining battery, and more! You’re guaranteed to learn five new things or your money back!
Apple's Self Repair Program and Smarthome Pain Points, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 561
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Security Friday: Chip Flaws and Data Breaches – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-19
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont discuss the abundance of security news this week including some hardware issues and This Week in Data Breaches.
Thursdays with Bob: Popclip and More – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-18
Dr Mac joins Kelly with a Monterey update, and discussing Popclip among other “first tier” apps to install when starting fresh.