We know…Cool Stuff Found sometimes gets expensive, but new geeky gear is so much fun! Thankfully, this episode has tons of free advice from your three favorite geeks, too, including a better way to provide tapback reactions in Messages, a way to see the email addresses in Mail, limiting people’s ability to track your Mac (and you!), and keeping a wired backup for your Bluetooth keyboard. And that’s just the first 15 minutes of the show. Press play and listen as Dave, John, and Pilot Pete walk you through all of this and more. Don’t Get Caught!
Security Friday: Everything Bad is New Again – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-04
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday updates, including some suggested beverage pairings for each topic.
Thursdays with Bob: Killing Time – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-03
Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about some of the ways he likes to while away the hours, or even just the minutes, and how you can do the same.
Right to Repair Not Just for iPhones Anymore - TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-02
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss right-to-repair battles happening on a new front, and how your iPhone could benefit.
Your iPhone Could Take MasterCard – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-01
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss reports that your iPhone could also double as a credit card terminal.
Trolls and Goals: Covering Soccer For The Athletic — Media+
Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Athletic joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the publication’s approach along with the good and bad of covering sports across a variety of digital platforms.
Peloton and Apple Don't Sit in a Tree – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-31
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s relationship with Peloton, and how it could/should evolve.
Silent Failures Are Bad News — Mac Geek Gab 912
Everything seems fine, but is it? How do you know if something has failed if you don’t get a notification? Listen to your three favorite geeks talk through how this manifests in several areas of life, including Time Machine, Streaming TV, Cell Service…and propane! That’s not all, though: John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete walk you through a series of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found which ensure you learn at least five new things! Press play and enjoy.
Security Friday: Not Entirely Bad News – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-28
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and updates, including fixes and a tip for passwords on iOS.
Thursdays with Bob: Secret iPhone Features – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-27
Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to share a few things he has (re)discovered his iPhone can do and how his life is better as a result.
Ged Maheux of Iconfactory – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-26
Ged Maheux of Iconfactory joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss iCloud syncing problems and how Iconfactory is addressing them.
Mac Accessory Picks – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-25
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to share some Mac accessories (Maccessories?) for both desktop and laptop users.
Jon Hamm...at West Ham? — Media+
Sigmund Judge of Screen Times joins Charlotte Henry to discuss his passion for the Apple TV box, forthcoming TV+ content, and where Jon Hamm might end up.
Apple Retail and Corporate Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-24
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss changes to the rules around visiting UK Apple Stores and the new “new” head of PR.
Keep Your Mac Out Of The ER — Mac Geek Gab 911
Each week, Dave and John come together to solve your problems and answer your questions. This week, that includes lots of great Quick Tips, troubleshooting tools, and ways of ensuring you keep your Mac, iPhone, and other Apple devices as trouble-free as possible. Press play and join your two favorite geeks in learning five new things!
Security Friday: This Week in (Sad) Data Breaches – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-21
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a Safari data leak, encrypted messaging, and as always, a new data breach.
Thursdays with Bob: Modes of Focus – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-20
Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus joins Kelly to talk about how you can use the new Focus Modes to make your devices work harder for you. (And before you ask, yes Kelly wanted to call today’s “Depeche (Focus) Mode.”)
5G vs Airplane Radar – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-19
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest in the battle between air traffic and 5G network expansion.
Microsoft's Shopping Spree – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-18
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard and try to imagine 68 billion dollars.
What Makes a Podcast a Hit? — Media+
Media critic Mic Wright joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the world of podcasting, and what makes a hit. The two share some of their favorite listens as well.
Accessory Picks for iPhones – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-17
Jeff Butts and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some MagSafe accessories for your iPhone, and a couple of case picks.
The One After 909 – Mac Geek Gab 910
Listen as your two favorite geeks share tips and tricks about sharing photo libraries, writing Shortcuts, scanning pictures with your iPhone, choosing the best USB or Thunderbolt dock, and more. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things along with Dave and John in this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab.
Information Superhighway...to Hell – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-14
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss the latest security news including a happy headline, a practical tip, and an uplifting sendoff to the weekend.
Beats Pill Gets Popped – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-13
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the end of the Beats Pill+ and speculate wildly about future product names.