Mac Observer Podcasts

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1. Apr. 26th, 2021
   A Long Awaited Update, Searchin Safari – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-26

   Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the actual for real this time iOS 14.5 update, better searching in Safari, and more.

2. Apr. 26th, 2021
   Failing, Succeeding, and Retiring SSDs — Mac Geek Gab 868

   Solid State Drives (SSD) are a wonderful thing upon which we all rely, but sometimes they get a little wonky. Listen as John and Dave discuss and answer your questions about SSDs, Clipboard Managers, Java and Spam. Add in a little Cool Stuff Found segment and you're sure to learn at least five new things. Press play and enjoy!

3. Apr. 23rd, 2021
   Security Friday, Bad News All Around – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-23

   Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for the latest in Security Friday news, and this week there's enough bad news for everyone to share!

4. Apr. 22nd, 2021
   Thursdays with Bob: iPad Keyboards – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-22

   Thursdays with Bob bring Dr Mac by to chat with Kelly about his favorite new iPad accessory, and the accessory that brought it into his life.

5. Apr. 21st, 2021
   Apple Podcast Subscriptions – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-21

   Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple's latest updates to the Podcasts app, including the subscription option.

6. Apr. 20th, 2021
   Spring Forward Breakdown – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-20

   Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to break down today's "Spring Forward" announcements including all the new things we did (and didn't) see.

7. Apr. 20th, 2021
   Dissecting Apple’s Loaded Spring (Event) — Mac Geek Gab 867

   Minutes after Apple's "Spring Loaded" event ended, do you know what your two favorite geeks did? They recorded this episode for you to dissect and discuss the elements that stuck out to them. Listen (or watch!) as John and Dave dig in and share. Press play...and enjoy learning at least five new things!

8. Apr. 20th, 2021
   What iOS Changes (Might) Mean for the Advertising Industry — Media+

   Adweek's Andrew Blustein joins Charlotte Henry to look at the dramatic impact the introduction of Ad Tracking Transparency (ATT) by Apple could have on the advertising industry.

9. Apr. 19th, 2021
   Apple Music and Spotify’s Payments to Artists – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-19

   Charlotte Henry joins guest-host Bryan Chaffin to break down how Apple Music and Spotify pay artists and labels, and what that might mean to the music industry as a whole.

10. Apr. 19th, 2021
    Not-So-Silent Ringing — Mac Geek Gab 866

    Sometimes your iPhone's silent, and sometime it's not. But what about when it decides what to do, not you? That's when you call John and Dave! Or you can email them. Or you can text them. Or you can post in the forums. Either way, they'll answer your questions and try to help solve your problems. Listen to all your questions answered, Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips shared, and you're guaranteed to learn at least five new things hanging out with your two favorite geeks!

11. Apr. 16th, 2021
    Security Friday and a Hitchhiker’s Guide – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-16

    Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, and a very helpful Hitchhiker's Guide (not that one).

12. Apr. 15th, 2021
    Extra Storage And You – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-15

    Thursdays with Bob continue as Dr Mac drops by to chat with Kelly about how (and why) to shop for a hard drive, and Bob's secret for buying them.

13. Apr. 14th, 2021
    Apple TV+ Announcements, Streaming Comparisons – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-14

    Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss new announcements on Apple TV+ and a new study of how TV+ stacks up against other services.

14. Apr. 13th, 2021
    Apple Event Predictions and Wishes – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-13

    Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss their predictions and also hopes for the newly announced Apple Event on April 20.

15. Apr. 13th, 2021
    Walking ‘The Line’ — Media+

    Apple TV+ has released an original audio podcast - 'The Line' - telling the story of U.S. Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher. Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss what he likes about the show and why Spotify executives should be worried.

16. Apr. 12th, 2021
    Apple Music on Echo Gear, Apple “Originals” – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-12

    Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont for a Media Monday chat about playing Apple Music on Amazon hardware, and Apple's latest "original" content.

17. Apr. 12th, 2021
    Geek Challenges and Cool Stuff Found — Mac Geek Gab 865

    Sometimes there are those problems that just don't have easy solutions...and that's when things get fun! Geek Challenges mean you get to join in the fun of helping find the answers. Listen as John and Dave share some of their more troubling troublehooting experiences plus, of course, some Cool Stuff Found to round it all out. Press play and learn five new things!

18. Apr. 9th, 2021
    An iCloud Issue, Home Automation, NFC Tags, and a Smart Home Friction Point, with Jeff Gamet – ACM 545

    Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dig deep into smart home tech and home automation, starting with an iCloud account issue Jeff had with a new HomePod mini. They also discuss NFC tags, a home automation friction point Bryan has experienced, and other aspects of smart homes.

19. Apr. 9th, 2021
    Security Friday: Exploits and Scammers – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-09

    Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss (good) Security Friday news, including an in-depth look at phone scammers and tactics to stop them.

20. Apr. 8th, 2021
    Thursdays with Bob: Cool Stuff Found! – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-08

    Thursdays with Bob bring Dr Mac by to chat with host Kelly Guimont about a new interactive data service, and deliver some bad news about your webcam.