Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

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MGG 234: Window Management, Mac Migration, NTFS, Upgrades! Jan 05, 2010

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It's a new year and your favorite Mac geek podcast hosts are back in action, on schedule, and with a show chock FULL of tasty tidbits, questions, answers and, of course, cool stuff found. Want to learn how to manage application windows like a ninja? Curious about using NTFS? Migrating to a new Mac? Just want to enhance your Mac knowledge? Here you go! Download this episode for free today!

MGG 233: Hackintosh, Page Outs, Shutdown Scripts, IPs Dec 29, 2009

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Dave Hackintoshed a Dell Mini 10v over the weekend, and he and John talk through that process -- it's easier than you might think! Then he and John answer some of your questions and share your tips with topics including swap files, pageouts, shutdown scripts, finding IP addresses and much, much more!

MGG 232: Networks, Spotlight, Mail and More! Dec 21, 2009

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John and Dave take this Monday morning opportunity to answer and share as many of your questions as is possible in the time given! Today they talk about Networks, scanning for missing printers, checking out Mail connection problems, fixing spotlight, and much, much more. Of course, your two favorite geeks use their signature style to make this stuff understandable and entertaining for both geeks and new users alike. Download, click play, and come join the fun!

MGG 231: Finder, Install, Backup Tips, Verbose Startup, More! Dec 14, 2009

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Starting a new phase for the Mac Geek Gab, this marks the inaugural episode of the Mac Geek Gab Premium. We've had listeners asking for more content, and we've also had listeners offering to support the show directly. We certainly appreciate our sponsors, and the sponsored-shows will continue. This is an extra two episodes per month, supported directly by our listeners at the rate of $25 for a 6-month membership. This allows you to get more MGG, support your favorite hosts, and to be a part of this very special, 4-and-a-half year old project of ours! Episode 231 brings you everything you would expect from your favorite Mac geeks, including Finder tips, backup help, verbose startup discussions (and a solution!), and more. Come join us, and help make the next 4-and-a-half years even better than the first! Our sincere appreciation, John and Dave

MGG 230: Mail, Printing, Handbrake, and Virtualized Video Dec 13, 2009

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John and Dave talk through the answers to your tough questions, including those about Mail, printing problems, Handbrake settings for movie-to-iPhone conversions, and Windows video settings on your Mac. Subscribe today!

MGG 229: Cool Stuff Found, Bandwidth Monitoring, Bookmark Sorting, More! Dec 08, 2009

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Some great listener questions, tips, and especially Cool Stuff Found highlight this week's episode. John and Dave take you through all of it, ensuring you understand that which is mentioned. Want to know how to measure your Internet bandwidth? Want to sort your Safari Bookmarks? Need to tweak your Menu bar? Anything else you'd like to know? This is the show for you!

MGG 228: Neither Geeks Nor Listeners Are Turkeys Dec 01, 2009

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John and Dave come straight out of the US Thanksgiving holiday and into your ears, hearts, and heads sharing both their AND your Mac knowledge tips, queries, and concerns. Topics include troubleshooting Safari, saving your iDisk, Monitoring internet usage with AirPort Base Stations, and not one but two great utilities for getting more out of your Magic Mouse. Subscribe today and enjoy!

MGG 227: Folder Syncing, Ethernet, Router, Backup, and More! Nov 24, 2009

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Dave's back from vacation and he and John have a show packed with info, tips, and tricks just for you. Answering your questions about ethernet, time machine, mail drafts, and software updates they make sure you understand the "why" behind the "how to." This week's episode also includes listener solutions for the folder syncing geek challenge and a few things to add to the Cool Stuff Found category. Don't miss it!

MGG 226: Magic Mouse, Apple Battery Secrets, Q&A Nov 08, 2009

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A special weekend show with tons of great info. Dave shares his initial thoughts on the Magic Mouse, then he and John dig into some more information about MacBook (and MacBook Pro) removable batteries, including what constitutes a "cycle" and dissecting AppleCare's battery replacement policies. Then its on to your questions and tips, and the geeks knock this one out of the park!

MGG 225: Mail Fixes, Open With, Batteries, Renaming and Mac Tips Nov 03, 2009

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The mailbags were full this week, folks, and John and Dave do their best to tackle everything that came in. Voicemail, email, and Twitter messages lead your favorite geeks through fixing Mail.app sounds, opening files with different apps, sleep and battery advice, what locum is, and more Mac and iPhone Tips than you can shake a stick at! Subscribe today, it's free!

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