Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

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Mac Geek Gab: Sharing Files, Tips, and Audio Comments Sep 02, 2005

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Sending large files across the Internet isn't always easy, and Dave and John go through some options for doing this today. Then it's straight to the mailbag, sharing some great tips sent in by listeners, including an awesome app for creating audio comments.

Mac Geek Gab: Chock Full of Tasty Tips Aug 28, 2005

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Back to their normal setup, and sounding as good as ever, Dave and John go through a ton of reader feedback and audio comments. This show is *chock* full of great hints and tips, including talk about the Mac Geek Gab podcasting setup, undeleting, software update, Safari usage, defragmenting, and more. Enjoy!

Mac Geek Gab: Keeping Your Mac Running Smooth Aug 22, 2005

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After suffering through yet more broadband problems with John's cable modem, Dave and John get a Geek Gab out, albeit a day late. Dave's chiming in from Austin, Texas, and he and John talk about their favorite ways to keep their Macs running smooth, and how to tell when it's not! John also wraps up his Apple tech support experience for us all, as well.

Mac Geek Gab: Stuff You Stick In Your Mac Aug 14, 2005

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Due to a broadband outage, John and Dave go low(er) tech this week, at least in terms of the recording methods. That said, the show is still a geek gab, and is anything but low tech! John and Dave talk about their favorite hardware and Dave even gets a great rant about cell phones.

Mac Geek Gab: Traveling Tips, ATSServer, and phone/PDAs Aug 07, 2005

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John gets back from vacation and tells us all about his experiences figuring out the wireless base station and SMTP server at the vacation house -- this chat includes lots of great tidbits for anyone ever traveling with a computer, including a few ways of finding your local mail server. Additionally, Dave and John respond to reader comments from last week's show, and Dave has a few pleas for YOU geeks relating to both an overactive ATSServer process and e-mail on cell phone/PDAs!

Mac Geek Gab: Shareware Picks Jul 29, 2005

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John's heading off for vacation, so the show comes early this week. Today's topic is shareware, and John and Dave talk through a few of their favorites, plus one recommended by a listener.

Mac Geek Gab: Backing up for AppleCare Jul 24, 2005

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John's PowerBook went to AppleCare (and came back) this week. As such, John and Dave discuss AppleCare and what you should do when you're sending your machine off. Additional discussion includes a few clarifications on the hub vs. switch conversation and the Volt/Amp discussion, both from last week's show.

Mac Geek Gab: Lightning Strikes Jul 17, 2005

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Back from Macworld, Dave finds lightning struck his home and office network and talks about what to do to make sure this never happens to you. That leads to quite a few tangents where John and Dave explore various topics, including their overall take on Macworld Expo Boston 2005.

Mac Geek Gab: Direct from Macworld Boston Jul 12, 2005

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Macworld Expo Boston is the stage for this podcast. John and Dave report their findings and experiences straight from Beantown, talking about products, events, and feedback from the show floor.

Mac Geek Gab: Mailbag Mayhem Jul 10, 2005

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John and Dave dig into the mailbag this week to answer your questions. Topics range from helping a user through the Finder, talking more about Mactel and what it means to you, a follow-up on WiFi/AirPort security, and a Macworld preview.