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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

Answers to your tech questions for your Apple devices and beyond. Dave Hamilton and friends come together weekly to answer your questions and discuss things of interest to Apple and Mac geeks, presenting them in ways that are both entertaining and informative for the average listener.

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Yummy Worms and Batteries from 2023-12-11T10:15:48

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There's a DAC in Your Dongle from 2023-12-04T10:15:37

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Trust The Nav from 2023-11-27T12:43:11

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The Finest Green Bubble Potatoes from 2023-11-20T10:15:41

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You Have Our Permission from 2023-11-13T10:15:24

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5,862 Days of Pre-Flight from 2023-11-06T10:15:56

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Geeky Reactions to Apple's"Scary Fast"Event from 2023-10-31T02:47:34

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Like a Caveman! from 2023-10-30T09:15:58

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Saying"I Need Help"Costs Nothing from 2023-10-23T09:15:47

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Head-Banging With AppleScript from 2023-10-16T09:15:25

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Schrödinger's Ringtone from 2023-10-09T09:15:32

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Support For The Tag-Challenged! from 2023-10-02T09:15:28

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Talk Nerdy To Me from 2023-09-25T09:15:45

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Thanks for Teaching Us to Fish from 2023-09-18T09:15:57

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Geeky Reactions to Apple's Wonderlust Event from 2023-09-12T21:15:21

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We're Just Here For The Free Wi-Fi from 2023-09-04T09:15:06

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That Sweet 2.4GHz Gold from 2023-08-28T09:15:09

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Another Week, Another New Mac from 2023-08-21T09:15:33

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The Universe is Listening! from 2023-08-14T09:15:45

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You Just Hit a Bump from 2023-08-07T09:15:10

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The MGG Caucus @ Macstock 7 from 2023-07-31T09:15:40

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Tech, Travel, AI,&Audio Cool Stuff Found from 2023-07-24T09:15:52

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That's Not Junk Mail, Apple from 2023-07-17T09:15:24

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If It Ain't Broke, Fix It'Til It Is! from 2023-07-10T09:15:04

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Just Call It Touch-Touch from 2023-07-03T09:15:36

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Watch Out For ConWare from 2023-06-26T09:15:13

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Unexpected Ripple Effects from 2023-06-19T09:15:20

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Just Use Your Nose from 2023-06-12T09:15:29

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We Truly Live in a World of Wonder from 2023-06-06T00:08:32

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Sit On Your Hands from 2023-06-05T09:15

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Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint from 2023-05-29T09:15:13

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Navigating Hotel Notes-ifornia from 2023-05-22T09:15:04

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Strong and Wrong on the 5:15 from 2023-05-15T09:15:45

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Your Text is Human Written from 2023-05-08T09:15:27

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Heisenbugs Are Expected Behavior from 2023-04-24T09:15:26

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Hey Siri, Use Your Words from 2023-04-17T09:15:53

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We Don't Have Time For Patience! from 2023-04-10T09:15:26

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Is It The Yorkshiremen or ChatGPT? from 2023-04-03T09:15:39

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I Didn’t Use The H Word! from 2023-03-27T09:15:28

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Safari Swipes, Finder Drags, and Pings Galore from 2023-03-20T09:15:16

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Where Did My Memory Go? from 2023-03-13T09:15:28

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Spam, Siri, Sorting, and Stuff from 2023-03-06T10:15:29

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It's an Interrupt Issue from 2023-02-27T10:15:53

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They Find The Beer Fridge First from 2023-02-20T10:15:26

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Don't Mute Me, Bro from 2023-02-13T10:15:35

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You Beat Me To The Ding from 2023-02-06T10:15:17

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No One Has “Mouse” from 2023-01-30T18:09:59

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You Don’t Have to Beat The Guillotine from 2023-01-23T09:50:59

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Something Somewhere Is FUBAR from 2023-01-16T10:15:48

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CSF from CES 2023 from 2023-01-09T18:04:26

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macOS Ventura Is Apple's Vista from 2022-12-26T10:15:36

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We Need That Five Sense Experience from 2022-12-12T10:15:14

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NFC Tags are Technological Rabbits from 2022-12-05T10:15:40

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Down The Meta Rabbit Hole from 2022-11-28T10:15:24

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My Lizard Brain Knows It from 2022-11-21T10:15:14

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Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself from 2022-11-14T10:15:10

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You Mean To Say Purpler from 2022-11-07T10:15:47

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Change is...Bad? from 2022-10-24T09:15:19

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Beware Alert Blindness from 2022-10-17T09:15:24

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Conjuring Up The Battery Person from 2022-10-10T09:15:30

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From Mood Rings to Move Rings from 2022-09-26T09:15:57

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The Land of Pulling Things Out of My Backside from 2022-09-19T09:15:11

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Sharing Our PINs Like it’s Nuthin’ from 2022-09-12T09:15:50

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Geeking FAR OUT with Apple's Event from 2022-09-07T20:37:10

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Monitoring the Weather, Your Photos...and Yourself! from 2022-09-05T14:30:07

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No One Wants Unsolicited AirDrop Requests from 2022-08-29T17:00:11

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Photos, Privacy, VPNs, and More! from 2022-08-22T09:15:15

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Home Theater Geek Gab...and More! from 2022-08-15T09:15:49

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By The Way, Alexa from 2022-08-08T09:15:46

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Socket 939 from 2022-08-01T09:15:34

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Summer Travel Season Tips...and More! from 2022-07-25T09:15:10

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Where Is the iMac Studio? from 2022-07-18T17:16:20

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AI, Steve Jobs, and a Watermelon from 2022-07-11T09:15:12

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Leaf Out, Man from 2022-07-04T09:15:14

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You Can Dangle Your Dongle from 2022-06-27T09:15:37

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Take Me Down to Tangent City from 2022-06-20T09:15:51

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We Are Just 17 (If You Know What We Mean) from 2022-06-13T09:15:29

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Geeky Reactions to Apple's WWDC22 Keynote from 2022-06-07T17:11:34

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Jiggle Mode Galore from 2022-05-30T06:34:07

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Qi vs. MagSafe, Split Screen, and More! from 2022-05-23T09:05:11

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A Synology Geek Gab from 2022-05-16T09:30:52

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Don't Store Your iPhone In Your Navel from 2022-05-09T09:00:37

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Never Say Never...Except When Excavating from 2022-05-02T13:01:37

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Cool Stuff (and Jeff Gamet) Found! from 2022-04-25T09:10:14

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Time Slows All Computers from 2022-04-18T09:15:26

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Clouding As a Verb from 2022-04-11T09:15:41

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The Cost-Mart in Kasketchewan from 2022-04-04T10:00:57

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Rabbit Holes and Adjacent Universes from 2022-03-28T17:25:46

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From Apple to Vigorish from 2022-03-14T11:30:41

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Geeky Reactions to Apple's Peek Performance Event from 2022-03-08T21:08:21

Dave, John, and Pilot Pete come together hot on the heels of Apple’s Peek Performance Event to share their hot-takes with you. Listen as your three favorite geeks’ thoughts about the new hardwar...

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I'm Pretty Much a Doctor Now? from 2022-03-07T12:30:52

Dave’s back from his first international travel in two years and has some travel tips to share regarding mobile data service, AirTags, portable speakers, portable shoes, decking out your hotel r...

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A Cool Stuff Found Cornucopia from 2022-02-28T12:30:23

The Cool Stuff Found corner of the mailroom was starting to overflow, and the staff was getting restless, so Dave and John dig in. Learn how to find public Wi-Fi passwords, which Mac or iPhone t...

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Quick Tips Galore! from 2022-02-21T12:30:38

This week, it seems it was impossible for Dave, John, and Pilot Pete to stop giving Quick Tips. Even the topics which your three favorite geeks thought were questions turned out to incl...

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There's an Email Conspiracy! from 2022-02-14T12:30:35

Dave seems to think there’s an email conspiracy, and he explains how to avoid it to you and John. That’s not all, of course. Your Quick Tips help everyone use markup better, create a “Start the ...

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Spending Airplane Dollars on Cool Stuff Found from 2022-02-07T12:30:47

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...

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Silent Failures Are Bad News from 2022-01-31T12:30:12

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...

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Keep Your Mac Out Of The ER from 2022-01-24T14:20:49

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 y...

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The One After 909 from 2022-01-17T12:30:43

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....

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Learning From Distractions from 2022-01-10T12:30:58

Everything’s distracting, especially to many of us geeks. That’s ok, though. Listen as John and Dave plow through their distractions to ensure everyone learns at least five new things. Your two ...

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A Little Notification Goes A Long Way from 2022-01-03T12:30:13

Did you know you could create a reminder from macOS Mail? How would you like to learn about three new ways to toggle Do Not Disturb? Or a solution for dictating emojis? All this and more in just...

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Email, Atmos, and LiDAR...Oh My! — Mac Geek Gab 907 from 2021-12-27T12:30:37

You know what happens when your two favorite geeks get together, don’t you? Geeky talk about all kinds of things AND answers to all your questions. Listen as Dave and John help solve your email ...

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Change Is a Foot from 2021-12-20T12:30:27

Did you know Siri can record your voice and send that to someone? Did you know you could stream directly from Plex to Sonos? How about running your vacuum when you’re not home? These are the Qui...

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Apple's Jeremy Butcher talks Apple Business Essentials from 2021-12-14T17:26:41

Apple recently announced-and-released the beta of their new MDM solution, Apple Business Essentials. Today we have Jeremy Butcher, Enterprise and Education Product Marketing Manager at Apple her...

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Opening All The Doors from 2021-12-13T12:30:49

A big part of keeping your computer running is troubleshooting the *right* things, and that’s not always easy to discern. It often requires opening all the wrong doors before you find the right ...

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Prioritizing The Bachelorette from 2021-12-06T12:30:52

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 ...

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Keyboards, Audio, and More! from 2021-11-29T12:30:55

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 g...

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Trapped In The Terminal from 2021-11-22T12:30:07

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...

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Not The 900 Number You Expected from 2021-11-15T12:30:51

Join John, Dave, and Pilot Pete as they celebrate the 900th episode of Mac Geek Gab. What will they do? They’ll answer your questions, share your tips, and ensure you (and they!) learn at least ...

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A Summit of Geeks from 2021-11-08T12:30:33

MacMost’s Gary Rosenzweig joins John and Dave today to share Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found and, yes, to help answer all of your Apple-related tech questions. Topics include dealing with Monterey’...

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macOS Monterey Quick Tips, M1 Choices, and Cool Stuff Found from 2021-11-01T15:15:50

It’s been a busy week in the Apple world: the new M1 Pro/Max-based MacBook Pros began arriving, Monterey dropped for most, AirPods Gen 3 arrived, you had questions, and your two favorite geeks h...

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Who Is The "Perfect" User? from 2021-10-25T11:30:14

Technology works in different ways for each of us, and it’s often interesting to hear from folks who have different needs about why a certain bit of tech is “perfect” for them (or they “perfect”...

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Unloading After Unleashed from 2021-10-18T19:42:38

Apple just finished presenting their “Unleashed” event about the newest Apple Silicon Macs, and it’s time for your two favorite geeks to unload their thoughts about it all. Listen as John and Da...

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iCloud+, OBD-II, and iOS 15 Tricks! from 2021-10-18T11:30:39

Settings get more granular in iOS 15, and your tips help us find a few new places to use that! Other tips include storing your music online for free, sorting out what your car is trying to tell ...

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Monterey On The Horizon from 2021-10-11T11:30:35

Your macOS Monterey questions are starting to trickle in, and your two favorite geeks have your answers. That’s not all, though! This episode’s got Quick Tips about webpage screenshots, Safari 1...

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A Quick Tips&Cool Stuff Found Bonanza! from 2021-10-04T11:30:32

You folks filled the mailbag this week with some of the best Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found your two favorite geeks have seen in a while. Listen as John and Dave share your tips (and theirs) ab...

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Embracing the 15s from 2021-09-27T11:30:26

Safari 15, iOS 15, your 15th birthday, all of these are things we must embrace, right? Listen as your two favorite geeks walk you through their thoughts on it all (the first two, anyway!). That’...

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Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch from 2021-09-20T11:30:36

Today the “we” is three with the return of Pilot Pete! The content is the same, only better, as Pete ensures your two favorite geeks complete their explanations for you. Topics today include Tim...

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Geeks Scheming about Apple's California Streaming from 2021-09-14T20:49:44

Apple announced new iPhones, iPads, Fitness+ features, Watches, and more on Tuesday, and your two favorite geeks are here to share their reactions. On top of that, listen for Dave’s pre-review o...

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Regurgitate, Reiterate, and Recurse from 2021-09-13T11:30:27

Starting with some of the best Quick Tips we’ve ever shared, your two favorite geeks roar through topics including measuring current, USB-C Flash Drives, solving Mail issues on iPhone, dissectin...

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Power Usage and iPhone Terminal from 2021-09-06T11:30:04

Today is full of Cool Stuff Found, tips, and questions, with focuses on your charging and power usage as well as seeing behind the scenes of your iPhone. Of course, there’s always more with your...

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Remembering The Hokey Pokey from 2021-08-30T11:30:07

How much Cool Stuff Found can your Two Favorite Geeks share? You’re about to find out! Listen as John and Dave share all of your (and their) Cool Stuff Found, PLUS answering a slew of your netwo...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Not That Kind of Dog Track from 2021-08-23T11:30:45

Tips about Siri, RAM, AirTags, and Keyboards are just the first few things you’ll get here in this week’s episode. Then Dave and John continue the journey by answering your questions about Mail,...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Travel Tips, Wi-Fi Troubleshooting, and Dave Got Caught! from 2021-08-16T13:50:10

It’s always interesting when multiple listeners have the same problem, and today you can listen as John and Dave dig into issues with Mac minis and restarting. We think your two favorite geeks h...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Deep Dives into Chargers, Cord-Cutting, Hard Drive Maintenance, and More from 2021-08-09T11:30:36

Your geeks take you on a few mini Deep Dives (snorkels?) today, covering topics like Cord Cutting, Chargers, HomeKit (and HOOBS), Docker, Hard Drive Maintenance, and more. Dive in with John and ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Wi-Fi Connects But Doesn't Work from 2021-08-02T11:30:58

Ever have a scenario where everything seems right but nothing IS right? That’s what’s happening with several different MGG listeners this week, each for several different reasons. Listen as John...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
DIY Automation, CarPlay, RAID, and More! from 2021-07-26T11:30:46

Sometimes the easy way isn’t the fun way, and this week we’ve got lots of do-it-yourself solutions to share from all of you. Listen as John and Dave share your ideas about automation, launch age...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Cutting The Coax from 2021-07-19T11:30

Cool Stuff Found starts the day here, with things for printing webpages, controlling your trackpad/mouse, and organizing your life. Need a VPN at home? Your two favorite geeks have got you cover...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Clone, Erase, Install, and Restore from 2021-07-12T11:30:50

Four Quick Tips that’ll change your life. We promise. And that’s only the first ten minutes of the episode! From there it’s on to Dave and John answering your questions about network settings, a...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
I Want My, I Want My, I Want My ... USB-C! from 2021-07-05T11:30:34

It’s a hot one, folks, and we’re not talking about the weather! This episode is chock full of great Cool Stuff Found, answers to your questions, and more. Topics include free tools to keep your ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Consulting Advice, Quick Tips, and DSM 7.0 from 2021-06-28T11:30:38

If you’re a computer consultant, how do you manage your billing? Like many of you listening, Dave and John both spent time as consultants, too. Listen as they talk about some of the practices — ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Consulting Advice, Quick Tips, and DSM 7.0 from 2021-06-28T11:30:38

If you’re a computer consultant, how do you manage your billing? Like many of you listening, Dave and John both spent time as consultants, too. Listen as they talk about some of the practices — ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Hot Corners and Hot Flashes from 2021-06-21T11:30:32

It’s summer and it’s hot! That means it’s time to learn some tips about hot corners (on your Mac), hot flashes (on your iPhone), and more. Listen as John and Dave take you through answers to all...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Hot Corners and Hot Flashes from 2021-06-21T11:30:32

It’s summer and it’s hot! That means it’s time to learn some tips about hot corners (on your Mac), hot flashes (on your iPhone), and more. Listen as John and Dave take you through answers to all...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
HaaS: Hay as a Service from 2021-06-14T11:30:33

Listen as John and Dave share your Quick Tips about Safari Picture-in-Picture, the caveats of Finder’s Drag and Drop, Apple Remotes, and more. Lots of suggestions and ideas about note-taking and...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
HaaS: Hay as a Service from 2021-06-14T11:30:33

Listen as John and Dave share your Quick Tips about Safari Picture-in-Picture, the caveats of Finder’s Drag and Drop, Apple Remotes, and more. Lots of suggestions and ideas about note-taking and...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Dave Mark Joins for WWDC21 Day 1 Reactions from 2021-06-08T00:20:21

Guest Dave Mark joins John and Dave today to discuss, react, digest, and help explain the new things Apple announced at WWDC21’s Keynote and State of the Union this year. Listen as your two...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Dave Mark Joins for WWDC21 Day 1 Reactions from 2021-06-08T00:20:21

Guest Dave Mark joins John and Dave today to discuss, react, digest, and help explain the new things Apple announced at WWDC21’s Keynote and State of the Union this year. Listen as your two...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Swiping Left (or Right!), Suspicious Packages, and Cool Stuff Found from 2021-06-07T11:30:44

Your two favorite geeks answer your questions about Target Disk Mode, using your Apple TV Remote to turn off your TV, removing words from predictive text, and more. On top of that, they share a ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Swiping Left (or Right!), Suspicious Packages, and Cool Stuff Found from 2021-06-07T11:30:44

Your two favorite geeks answer your questions about Target Disk Mode, using your Apple TV Remote to turn off your TV, removing words from predictive text, and more. On top of that, they share a few...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Juice Jackers and Battery Drainers from 2021-05-31T11:30:19

Ever heard of Juice Jacking? Neither had John nor Dave. No problem, though, they dug in and found everything you needed to know. That’s the beauty of Mac Geek Gab, too: you ask the questions and...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Juice Jackers and Battery Drainers from 2021-05-31T11:30:19

Ever heard of Juice Jacking? Neither had John nor Dave. No problem, though, they dug in and found everything you needed to know. That’s the beauty of Mac Geek Gab, too: you ask the questions and...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Offsite Backups, Blocking Scammers, Quick Tips, and More from 2021-05-24T11:30:36

As Apple users, we have lots of technology needs which extend beyond that which are made by the fruit company. Listen as your two favorite geeks share their thoughts and answers to your question...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Offsite Backups, Blocking Scammers, Quick Tips, and More from 2021-05-24T11:30:36

As Apple users, we have lots of technology needs which extend beyond that which are made by the fruit company. Listen as your two favorite geeks share their thoughts and answers to your questions a...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 871: Passwords, Mesh WiFi, Quick Tips, and More from 2021-05-17T11:30:44

You like tech? Wanna learn more? Listen as John and Dave answer your questions about what to get, how to set it up, how to fix it, and more! Of course, they round out the episode with some Quick...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 870: Rumbling with Gatekeeper from 2021-05-10T11:30:12

Apple’s protective engines usually do well at protecting our devices, but what happens when they go haywire? It’s time to Rumble, that’s what, and John and Dave are here to help! Listen as they ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 869: Trimming the iPhone App Fat from 2021-05-03T11:30:39

What’s the best way to remove all those iPhone apps you downloaded once and never use anymore? Listen as John and Dave answer this and many other helpful questions to make your electronic lives ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 868: Failing, Succeeding, and Retiring SSDs from 2021-04-26T11:30:12

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 Mana...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 867: Dissecting Apple's Loaded Spring (Event) from 2021-04-20T19:45:58

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. Li...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 866: Not-So-Silent Ringing from 2021-04-19T11:30:07

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...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 865: Geek Challenges and Cool Stuff Found from 2021-04-12T11:30:30

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...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 864: M1 Mac Troubleshooting, Quick Tips, and More from 2021-04-05T11:30:04

M1 Macs have only been available for a few months, but y’all are buying them up like crazy. Of course, troubleshooting them is a bit different than familiar Intel models, and Dave and John talk ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 863: Dissecting Your Backups from 2021-03-29T11:30:38

What better way to celebrate World Backup Day than to have your two favorite geeks pick apart their personal backup strategies? We can’t think of one, so that means you get to listen as John and...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 862: NON ADEPTO DEPRENSUS! from 2021-03-22T11:30:02

You know the drill: Don’t Get Caught! That means you want to understand your technology as best you can. Good news: Your two favorite geeks are here to help! Listen as John and Dave share your t...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 861: What ELSE is Using My Mac? from 2021-03-15T11:30:48

We know what apps we are using with our Macs, but increasingly there are processes — from Apple and others — using up our Mac’s resources, too. Listen as Dave and John answer your questions abou...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 860: Vinyl, AirPods, and More! from 2021-03-08T12:30:37

Connecting two pieces of technology together should be easy, right? Not always! Listen as John and Dave scratch their collective heads over all your questions. Topics include, audio, SSDs, M1 Ma...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 859: Rolling With Wi-Fi from 2021-03-01T12:30:28

Sometimes you’ve gotta go… and sometimes — make that ALL the times — you need Wi-Fi. Never fear, John and Dave are here to help answer the tough (and fun) questions. Listen as your two favorite ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 858: Solving an LSD Problem from 2021-02-22T12:30:03

Of course you knew we meant LaunchServicesDaemon, right? Sometimes it has problems… and your two favorite geeks have the solution! Listen as John and Dave talk through your questions, tips, and ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 857: Avoiding the Duck from 2021-02-15T12:30:12

We promised Wi-Fi and we delivered Wi-Fi. That’s how it works here at Mac Geek Gab: your two favorite geeks answer your questions and help solve your problems. But it’s not only Wi-Fi, of course...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 856: Mountain Dew vs. iPhone and More Fun Stories from 2021-02-08T12:30:59

Spoiler alert: Sometimes the Mountain Dew wins, folks, but you knew that already. That’s OK, this episode is chock full of Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, plus your questions answered about all so...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 855: Spam, Your Privacy, Cool Stuff Found&More from 2021-02-01T12:30:34

What’s your spam workflow? How do you know if your favorite podcast is selling your data? Want to hear about some Cool Stuff Found? Good news, your two favorite geeks talk through all this and m...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 777: Swipe Right... In the Stopwatch App from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When you’re setting up a new Mac, what steps do you take to ensure success down the road? Can Windows viruses infect the Mac with Boot Camp? How to connect FireWire to a 2019 Mac? All of these ques...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 756: Resetting Wi-Fi, Unlocking Your Mac, & Managing Secure Boot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you making the most of your Apple TV? Do you know all the tricks the Finder has to offer? Are you managing Do Not Disturb effectively? Your fellow listeners have the answers, and John and Dave ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 755: Deep Dive into Mail, Gmail Bugs, Cool Stuff Found & More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mail was the Deep Dive topic this week, and then the Gmail/Gsuite/macOS 10.14.4 bug happened, so Mail gets a double dip and you’re gonna love it. Then it’s on to perhaps the best AirPods alternativ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 754: New iMacs, Traveling, Porting, and Troubleshooting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week your two favorite geeks, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, tackle answers to your questions about traveling with technology, porting your phone number (and saving money!), converting Apple...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 753: Beware the Magnets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You want Cool Stuff Found? You want to know how to uninstall apps properly? What about the dangers of disabling SIP? John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, your two favorite geeks, come together to answe...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 752: Finder, Friend or Foe? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Finder can be your friend or foe, depends upon how well you tame and tweak it. These are the kinds of things John and Dave help you do each week on Mac Geek Gab. In addition to that, we’ve got ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 751: Sharing Contacts, Bulk SMS, Calendar Tweaks, and Quick Tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Want to learn the big secret to keeping your computer happy? How about how to share contacts? What about some quick tips about using calendar? This is what Mac Geek Gab is all about, and Dave and J...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 750: Batteries In The Cloud from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aren’t using all your iCloud Storage? No worries, we’ve got an idea for that. We also have Cool Stuff Found and answers to your other questions. Plus, we iterate on a Quick Tip from last episode ma...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 749: The Mesh Wi-Fi Industrial Complex from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wanna know how to force Safari to download a media file instead of playing it? Want to know how to use the same drive on USB-C and USB-A Macs? Want to know how to secure erase your NAS drive? John ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 748: Touch Bar & The Terminal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you need an elbow connector? You might after listening to this episode! That, after all, is what Cool Stuff Found segments are all about: discovering stuff you didn’t know existed, and now you n...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 747: Connection Speeds, Slow Macs, DNS, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How fast is your connection? How much of that speed matters? How fast is your Mac? Why isn’t it faster? What devices can you see on your network? Why can’t you connect to all of them? This is what ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 746: Battery Usage, CarPlay, Notifications, and Cool Stuff Found from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wanna learn at least five new things about your Mac and iOS devices? This week’s Mac Geek Gab episode is sure to hit the mark. With topics ranging from Quick Look to Car Play to Robot Vacuums to AP...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 745: Mystery "System" Disk Usage, APFS, Cookies, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mysteries are meant to be solved, and when it comes to the mystery that is your “System” disk usage as displayed by macOS, well, that mystery’s not even supposed to exist in the first place. Dave a...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 744: USB-C, Quick Tips, Cool Stuff, and a CES 2019 Wrap Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Back from CES 2019, Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun have a few thoughts to share. Then it’s on to answering your questions, this time with a focus on things that used to work… and stopped. Press pl...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 743: The Cosmic Bit Flip from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the calm before the CES storm, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton come to you from Las Vegas to share their thoughts and answer your questions. Plus, John mentions Cosmic Bit Flips and everything g...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 742: App Death Match in The Colosseum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Properly sharing Contacts? Check. Managing Mobile Applications Folder? Check. Scanning Bluetooth Devices? Check. Securing Your Certificates? Check. Choosing the best router? Check. All of this and ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 741: Contacts Are the Root of All Evil from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you notice your Mac slowing down a lot? How many Contacts do you have? More and more listeners have been writing in with Contacts-related problems and solutions… are you one of them? Listen to J...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 740: Non-HomeKit Siri Control, Restoring from Trash, Quick Tips, and Cool Stuff Found from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you ever wanted to use Siri to control something that’s not HomeKit-compatible? You’re not alone. Also, you’re in luck! John and Dave have an answer for you. On top of that, quick tips, Cool S...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 739: iOS Mysteries, Choosing Your Server, & Cool Stuff Found from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

iOS is wonderful… and mysterious, especially when it asks you to login, or shows you duplicates of your data. Listen to John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton solve these problems and more for you. Then, ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 738: Real-World Speeds, Choosing Storage, and Quick Tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever have a disk drive or Wi-Fi device that doesn’t get quite the advertised speeds? Yeah, so have we. In fact, it happens all the time. Listen this week as John and Dave discuss the differences be...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 737: Geeky Gift Guide and Your Questions Answered from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The best part about geeky gifts is that sometimes the best person to get them for is yourself. Listen to John and Dave – your two favorite geeks – discuss some of their favorites at this point in t...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 736: No Roger, NoSQL, No Rent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before you gobble up all your turkey, gobble up some new tips and info and tricks and, yes, even some fun toys! ‘Tis (almost) the season, and you don’t want to miss out. Press play and enjoy!

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 735: Bridge Mode, APFS, and Tips from MacTech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dave’s back from MacTech and boy is his brain tired from absorbing as much knowledge as he could. He and John talk through a bunch of that, including some important new APFS knowledge, Cool Stuff F...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 734: Mac mini CPU Considerations, Semi-Dark Mode, Photos, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New Macs are out! John and Dave answer your questions and talk through the various models, including a dissection of the 2018 Mac mini CPU options as well as the relative merit of the 2018 MacBook ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 733: When Icons Go Bad from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The question of managing spoofed caller ID came up last week, and this week we’ve got answers. Also, how do you deal with applications that lose their icon? We’ll help! We’ve also got a lot more th...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 732: The Spam Eradication Conundrum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you get spam calls on your iPhone? Would you like to know how to stop that? How about power drain on your Mac and your iPhone? Plus, do you care whether you’re using the actual SIM or eSIM on yo...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 731: APFS Corruption, Wi-Fi Numbering, and Backups from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

APFS has been available on our Macs for a year now, and we’re beginning to see the issues with corruption that can’t be yet be solved by Apple or third party utilities. Wi-Fi is changing names… and...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 730: Don't Panic, Kernel. It's Just a Kill Switch and a Nuke-and-Pave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sometimes things go wrong with your devices, and sometimes the path you think will solve it winds up running you in circles. The same things can happen to your two favorite geeks, and this week’s s...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 854: Headphone Safety, Big Sur,&Geek Challenges from 2021-01-25T12:30:34

Big Sur continues to mature…and it continues to have some pesky little issues, too. Never fear, your two favorite geeks are here to answer your questions and help solve your problems. Listen as ...

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MGG 853: Remote Reflections from CES from 2021-01-18T12:47:29

Your two favorite geeks “went” to CES last week, and have some stories to share. Cool Stuff Found abounds, as well as some thoughts on this year’s trends. Of course, they didn’t leave home, so t...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 852: All The Gear, But No Idea(r) from 2021-01-11T12:30:12

Your questions drive the bus this week, as John and Dave provide answers about AirDrop, Spotlight, Screen Protectors, 10G Ethernet, Time Machine, and more. That’s not all, though, your two favor...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 851: Long Term Storage, Photos,&Cool Stuff Found from 2021-01-04T12:30:52

This week, John and Dave come together to answer your questions about long-term storage, Photos Libraries, Migrating to a new Mac and much, much more. Listen as your two favorite geeks drop the ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 850: Time Capsule Replacements, Quick Tips,&Cool Stuff Found from 2020-12-28T12:30:22

Apple’s Time Machine lets you backup to a network drive… but which network drive should you use now that Apple no longer sells a Time Capsule? John and Dave are here to answer this question and ...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 849: Battery Management, Nuking, Paving, and More from 2020-12-21T12:30:18

Sometimes you Nuke, sometimes you Pave. Sometimes all you need to do is make a tweak. You’d think we were talking about building (and destroying) roads, but no… your two favorite geeks are talki...

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MGG 848: Swiper, NOT Swiping from 2020-12-14T12:30:11

These days we do lots of swiping on our devices, and sometimes the results are expected, other times not so much! Listen as John and Dave share tips and answer questions about swiping. That’s no...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 847: Migrating Your Mac and Its Data from 2020-12-07T12:30:43

It seems to be the season… Migration Season, that is! So many new Macs, so many migrations, so much data, and so many questions! Thankfully your two favorite geeks have answers, as does the MGG ...

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MGG 846: Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found and Your Questions Answered: A Traditional MGG from 2020-11-30T12:30:15

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying the comfort of old traditions, and this week’s Mac Geek Gab has three of them for you: Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and your questions answered. Press play a...

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MGG 845: Big Sur, the M1 MacBook Air, and Quick Tips from 2020-11-23T12:30:54

Dave’s had his M1 MacBook Air for a week, and John has some questions for him! Lots more about Big Sur including your questions answered *and* some Quick Tips. Of course, MGG wouldn’t be complet...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 844: Big Sur, Apple Outages, and Thunderbolt 4 Explained from 2020-11-16T12:30

There’s been a lot of confusion this week, beginning with what “Thunderbolt 4” really means for us Mac users. Thankfully OWC’s Larry O’Connor was able to join John and Dave this week to explain....

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MGG 843: Which M1 Mac Should I Order? from 2020-11-10T20:43:24

Apple announced their M1 Macs today, the first Macs made with Apple Silicon chips. Join Dave and John as they dig into the specs to find out what the differences — and similarities — are between...

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MGG 842: Check Your Digital Couch Cushions from 2020-11-09T12:30:34

How much money do you have in your digital couch cushions? John and Dave walk through a few places you can check ahead of the holiday buying frenzy! Of course, most of the show is dedicated to a...

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MGG 841: Malware? Not Malware from 2020-11-02T12:30:08

Sometimes you feel like … a malware. Sometimes you don’t. That’s not how it goes, but that’s exactly how it felt for a lot of you this week! John and Dave talk through this and get to the bottom...

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MGG 840: Managing Your Drives, Big Sur Tips, Ransomware, and More from 2020-10-26T11:30:21

These days most of us are using external drives at some level. Even if we’re not, our internal drives are always in need of some attention, pruning, or some other operation. Listen as your two f...

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MGG 839: Widgets, Wi-Fi, and Big Sur from 2020-10-19T11:30:20

The fall is a crazy ride for Apple users. New hardware, new software, lots of changes, and more. John and Dave are right there with you to answer your questions, share tips, and dissect the new ...

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MGG 838: Geeky Thoughts About Apple's "Hi, Speed" iPhone 12 and HomePod mini Announcements from 2020-10-13T22:38:02

Join John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton for the geeks’ dissection of Apple’s iPhone 12 and HomePod mini announcements. Digging into some of the deeper elements, your two favorite geeks cover some o...

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MGG 837: Wi-Fi, NAS, and More from 2020-10-12T11:30:27

How do we know it’s time? Because The Answer plays and we know you’ve asked us the question! That’s right, Dave and John have answers to your questions about Wi-Fi, NAS, iOS 14, and much more! P...

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MGG 836: Battery Life, Network Tweaks, and Cool Stuff Found from 2020-10-05T11:30:32

Has iOS 14.0.1 hurt your battery life? We might have a fix for you. Networking is always top-of-mind, and your two favorite geeks share some answers to your related questions. Then it’s Cool Stu...

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MGG 835: That CPU is Hot! from 2020-09-28T11:30:42

Of course your Quick Tips for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 keep rolling in, and of course your two favorite geeks take pleasure in sharing them for you. But there’s more… there’s always more...

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MGG 834: iOS 14 Quick Tips and More from 2020-09-21T11:30:59

We’ve got first-run Quick Tips for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14 for you right here. You know those things that surprise and delight your friends when they see you do them? That’s wh...

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MGG 833: Network Speed Dissection, Cool Stuff Found, and More from 2020-09-14T10:58:54

Having a solid connection to your network is only part of it. The other part? Speed! Dissecting the differences between these two — and teaching you how to do the same — are your two favorite ge...

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MGG 832: Packing Your Geeky Go Bag from 2020-09-07T11:30:34

What’s in your Geeky Go Bag? Whether you’re heading to work remotely, or take a plane trip, or head to the hospital, or just work outside at a coffee shop, what do you bring with you? John and D...

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MGG 831: Networking Fun and Naughty Macs from 2020-08-31T11:30:49

It’s time to get your geek on, and John and Dave are right there with you. Today your two favorite geeks dig into some networking issues, aiming to solve your problems, and help make sense of th...

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MGG 830: Where's The Internet? from 2020-08-24T20:26:39

Sometimes you think you’re connected to the internet … but you’re not. It happens to John and Dave, too, and they talk through exactly what they’ve found to help solve it… and why! That’s not al...

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MGG 829: Do Attachments Last Forever? from 2020-08-17T11:30:51

What happens to Mail attachments in your archive? Have you ever done a three finger drag? How do you manage your trash can? We mean *really* manage it? All these questions — and a lot more — are...

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MGG 828: Audio Tips, Cool Stuff Found, Rural Broadband, and More! from 2020-08-10T12:05:45

The summer heat hasn’t stopped your two favorite geeks — or you, with your questions — and this week’s episode shows all of that and more. You’ve had a ton of questions about audio devices and p...

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MGG 827: Geek Challenges, Quick Tips, and Your Network Questions Answered from 2020-08-03T09:30:26

John and Dave take a few deeper dives today to solve your peskier problems… Geek Challenges, we like to call them (though sometimes we call them “Stump the Geeks!”). Listen as your two favorite ...

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MGG 826: The Case for The Nuke and Pave from 2020-07-27T11:30:37

We all love the convenience of a quick upgrade and Migration Assistant, but those bring along many needles inside the haystack that can linger and leave you with fun things to troubleshoot in th...

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MGG 825: Repairing iCloud Syncing from 2020-07-20T11:30:46

Should you update? That’s always the question, isn’t it, regardless of whether it’s hardware or software or both. This week John and Dave answer your questions about both, specifically when it c...

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MGG 824: ICE, ICE, Maybe? from 2020-07-13T11:30:46

Is your mail forwarder secure? Are you sure? How about your Internet? These are just two of your dozen-or-so questions that John and Dave tackle this week. It’s not just questions, of course. Th...

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MGG 823: An iCloud of Uncertainty from 2020-07-06T11:30:42

When iCloud works, it’s great. And, for the most part, that’s how it is. But sometimes…it just gets plain wonky. Several of you had several questions about that this week, and Dave and John dig ...

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MGG 822: Full Disks, Slow Speeds, and Low Batteries from 2020-06-29T11:30:04

Your questions haven’t stopped, and neither have our answers! How to deal with a full disk? What to do for slow internet speeds? How to best manage your battery? All of these topics are addresse...

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MGG 821: WWDC Deep Dive from 2020-06-24T16:19:39

Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun share their thoughts and experiences with the new technologies Apple announced at WWDC this week.

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MGG 820: Zooming the Web and Learning Your Ms from 2020-06-22T11:30:11

It’s hours before WWDC begins, and there’s just enough time to get Mac Geek Gab into your hands ahead of the new stuff we’re all about to learn. And, with that, we can still learn at least five ...

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MGG 819: Five Catalina Volumes and Foolproof Migration from 2020-06-15T11:30:56

Have you ever noticed your Mac tells you Catalina uses up 5 volumes? How about encrypting specific files and folders? And what about that cable modem password…should you change it? These are jus...

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MGG 818: The Great Backup Debate from 2020-06-08T11:30:29

Do you backup or clone? Which is more important? What do you do first? Ok, let’s battle. Well, not really.

Lots of Cool Stuff Found in this episode, including a way to turn your iPhone in...

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MGG 817: Backtick is Zoomalicious (in Preview) from 2020-06-01T11:30:25

Who knew one key could do THAT? Plus, you can take iPhone pics right from your Mac desktop. Lots of quick tips.

And then a quick discussion about tech support in the time of social distan...

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MGG 816: Drawing, Backing Up, and Being a Screenshot Ninja from 2020-05-25T13:00:18

Did you know you could move your screenshot selection window around after you create it? How about rearranging columns in the Finder and having it remember? What about Profiles on your Mac, and how...

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MGG 815: Holy Bidirectional Thunderbolt, Mac-Man! from 2020-05-18T10:59:56

Did your Mac stop showing all your spotlight results? Do you have an external rotational drive on your Mac? Do you want to Add the Dark Menubar to your Light-themed Mac?
These answers are addre...

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MGG 814: Mispronouncing Bondi from 2020-05-11T11:30:59

What’s bloating up your hard drive? Why is your Bluetooth mouse still draining? Which 13? MacBook should you get? All these questions are answered, and more. John and Dave are here to ensure you ge...

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MGG 813: New Stuff, Old Macs? Old Stuff, New Macs! from 2020-05-04T11:30:37

Need to run Mojave on your Catalina Mac? Need to really manage your printers? Want to add multiple monitors to your MacBook Pro? No problem. John and Dave have you covered. Listen as your two favor...

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MGG 812: It's Good to Do The Math from 2020-04-27T11:30:41

USB Power Delivery isn’t as clear a concept as it could be, and your two favorite geeks help sort this out. That’s not all, of course, because John and Dave are here to answer ALL of your questions...

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MGG 811: Sharing, Streaming, and Securing from 2020-04-20T11:30:50

Need to share big files from home? Trying to manage your video streaming and conferencing? Want to secure your setup? Good news, Mac Geek Gab has some ideas for you. Plus, there are Quick Tips, Coo...

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MGG 810: Changing the Volume Level...and Icon from 2020-04-13T11:30:57

Did you know that with just your fingers on your iPhone screen you can slide to adjust the volume or pinch to delete messages? And with an option-click of your Mac’s mouse you can opt-in to distrac...

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MGG 809: Fusion Drives and Folder Sharing from 2020-04-06T11:30:41

iCloud Folder Sharing works, and your two favorite geeks have tested it for you. Should you use your ISP’s mesh or your own? How about installing Catalina on a Fusion Drive? These questions answere...

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MGG 808: I Made a Loop from 2020-03-30T11:30:45

Are your fans blazing during those Zoom calls? Is your laptop plugged in more frequently now? Have an issue printing? How about choosing between NAS vs. USB-C drives? You’re in luck! These are just...

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MGG 807: The Great Internet Blocking Conspiracy from 2020-03-23T11:30:45

Options for Apple TV Volume, Silencing CarPlay upon connect, LTE internet options, and managing the shared family calendar only scratch the surface of this episode’s content: the mailbag overflows ...

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MGG 806: Catalina Nonplussed By HFS from 2020-03-16T11:30:38

Do you want a dock with more USB-C ports? If so, why? John and Dave have some ideas for you. How should you best manage your USB-C-powered devices? Or what if you need a backup internet connection ...

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MGG 805: To RAID or Not (to RAID)? from 2020-03-09T11:30:44

Do you close your Terminal sessions correctly? Does iStat Menus work after you migrate? Are you getting Notes to launch as fast as possible? You’ll be able to answer “yes” to all three of these thi...

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MGG 804: What's Different About Mexican Power? from 2020-03-02T12:30:42

Dave’s back from Mexico where the power is definitely the same. Yep, certianly. Or is it? He and John talk that through. Mostly, though, the show focuses on you: your questions, your tips, your tho...

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MGG 803: Taming System Preferences, the Podcasts app, Email, and More from 2020-02-24T12:30:52

Sometimes things just get out of hand with your devices and need to be wrangled back into line. Today’s targets: System Preferences, the Podcasts app, IMAP email, and much more. Plus, some early re...

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MGG 802: Upgrades, Slow Internet, Hard Drives, and More from 2020-02-17T12:30:11

How’s your Catalina installation behaving? Have any Macs left to upgrade? Your two favorite geeks talk through it all. Then it’s time to diagnose the cause of slow internet, always a pesky one to d...

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MGG 801: Start with The Preposterous, Bow to The Absurd from 2020-02-10T12:30:32

You love the Quick Tips? You’ll love these when you learn about the things you can do with window edges, copying screenshots, picture-in-picture mode, and extra options for the Safari Share Sheet. ...

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MGG 800: One Eight Hundredth Geek Out! from 2020-02-03T12:30:52

What to do for the eight hundredth episode? Share tips, answer your questions, and solve your problems, of course! Today learn about HDMI adapters, iOS backups, mounting network shares, Copying fro...

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MGG 799: Quick Tips, Sonos, Media, and Megabytes from 2020-01-27T23:54:18

It seems there’s always something new to learn! This week that includes some iOS and watchOS tips, flight tracking, QuickLook for Applications, Networking, and more. Plus, discussions ensue to answ...

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MGG 798: Cool Stuff Found and Your Questions Answered from 2020-01-20T12:30:42

You like Cool Stuff Found? Good! So do your two favorite geeks. Listen as John and Dave begin this episode sharing you – and their – new finds over the past couple of weeks. Apps, utilities, gizmos...

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MGG 797: CES Wrap-up, Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found from 2020-01-13T12:30:07

John and Dave are back from CES with new stuff they’ve learned, Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, and more. Of course, your questions are featured, as well, including analyzing USB power draw, fast ext...

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MGG 796: Dissecting APFS and macOS Catalina with Mike Bombich from 2020-01-06T12:30:32

Carbon Copy Cloner developer – and APFS guru! – Mike Bombich joins John and Dave this week to talk APFS, backups, upgrades, and more. Listen as your two favorite geeks become your three favorite ge...

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MGG 795: Avoid RISCy Behavior from 2019-12-30T12:30:33

Ever have an iOS device that won’t stay connected to your Mac? How about needing to connect your Thunderbolt 2 devices to your new Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac? What about proving your location in th...

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MGG 794: A Festivus for The Geeks in Us from 2019-12-23T12:30:22

Cool Stuff Found galore begins this episode, because that’s the spirit of the holiday season. Equally as important, though, are the airing of the grievances, and Mail.app provides a healthy platfor...

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MGG 793: Be Good and Don't Get Caught from 2019-12-16T12:30:12

macOS Catalina might finally be ready for prime-time with 10.15.2. Your two favorite geeks discuss. Then it’s on to your tips and questions. Listen as John and Dave talk through Keyboard Shortcuts,...

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MGG 792: When Your Mac Sleeps Too Deeply from 2019-12-09T23:41:10

Sleeping computers are good, until they don’t wake up. Thankfully, John and Dave are here each week to answer your questions, including this one. But that’s not all! Listen for answers to questions...

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MGG 791: Mr. MacSpeedy from 2019-12-02T23:32:53

Sometimes speed is what it’s all about. Many of this week’s topics focus around making sure your Mac is running as fast as possible. That’s not all, though. Learn how to test your network from your...

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MGG 790: Desirable, Delightful, De-Lovely, or Delicious? from 2019-11-25T12:30:14

Quick Tips include zooming messages in Mail, tweaking Preview Options, more Remote Access, and remapping keyboard shortcuts. But that’s not all, listen for Cool Stuff Found, holiday deals and more ...

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MGG 789: I Got Caught ... Learning! from 2019-11-18T23:25:30

Searching Safari’s history, running macOS Catalina 10.15 on an unsupported Mac, previews in Finder’s list fit, and a creative use for Chrome profiles are just a few of the tips shared in today’s ep...

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MGG 788: This is Where You Cut Me Off from 2019-11-11T12:30:35

Cleaning up your Photos libraries, Protecting against ransomware, remapping keyboard shortcuts, and Catalina’s USB drive crashes are just a few of the important questions your two favorite geeks hi...

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MGG 787: Hey Presto! I Outsmarted Myself! from 2019-11-04T12:30:03

Tips about new functionality, including moving Catalina’s windows, scanning with your iPhone, fixing mail, running cron jobs, and downloading installers from the Terminal are just scratching the su...

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MGG 786: iCloud Keychain vs. Catalina Cage Match from 2019-10-28T11:30

Today, your two favorite geeks dig into your questions about recovering photo data, removing malware, resolving iCloud Keychain in macOS Catalina, and more. But that’s not all! You’ve got some grea...

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MGG 785: macOS Catalina and iOS 13 Tips and Troubleshooting from 2019-10-21T11:30:56

macOS Catalina and iOS 13 have been out for a few weeks now, and your tips and questions have been coming in. Plus, Dave learned a few things at MacTech last week to add. Mix in some Cool Stuff Fou...

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MGG 784: Don’t Outsmart Yourself from 2019-10-15T20:38:48

Sometimes the best thing you can do is to not overthink a solution… and sometimes it happens anyway! Join your two favorite geeks to learn about Catalina tweaks, AirPods tips, iOS scanners, and mor...

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MGG 783: Eight (GB) is Enough from 2019-10-07T23:39:02

Catalina is out and your geeks have migration and installation tips to share from their experiences. Take a listen to this episode before you upgrade, for sure. But Catalina isn’t the only topic th...

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MGG 782: Don't Fear The Reminders from 2019-09-30T11:15:24

Reminders change things for third-party apps, too, it seems, especially those that rely on CalDAV. Plus, a Quick Tip or two about typing more efficiently never hurt anyone. This, folks, is what Mac...

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MGG 781: Answers and Tips for iCloud, iOS 13, iPhone 11, Mojave, and More from 2019-09-23T11:36:06

Lots of new stuff from Apple this week… and lots of technical landmines to navigate. Thankfully, you’ve been sending your questions into John and Dave, and they’ve been doing the research to get yo...

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MGG 780: Subscription vs. Private Cloud, Archiving Data, Geek Challenges Galore from 2019-09-16T11:52:50

Many Dropbox users are going to experience a device-limit issue with new iPhones coming this week. Listen as John and Dave talk through how to use your Synology DiskStation to solve this problem. T...

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MGG 779: Apple Event Reactions with Dr. Mac from 2019-09-10T21:37:13

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus joins John and Dave today for a quick take on Apple’s latest announcements and event. Press play… and enjoy. Now in stereo for your listening pleasure.

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MGG 778: Optimizing Storage, Migration, Snapshots, and Combo Updates from 2019-09-09T11:22:22

This isn’t the one after 9/9, it’s the one on 9/9! And that means it’s time to answer your questions and share your tips about optimizing your iPhone storage, managing your snapshots, ejecting pesk...

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MGG 776: Acronym Soup from 2019-08-26T10:53:38

Is Wireless USB as S.M.A.R.T. as NVMe? As users of today’s tech, we sure use a lot of acronyms, don’t we? Listen as Dave and John help you wade through the soup and make sense of not only all the a...

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MGG 775: Persistence Is Reality from 2019-08-19T23:29:46

Sometimes your computer keeps doing something you don’t want it to do. Sometimes it stops doing something it’s supposed to be doing. Persistence is a finicky friend sometimes, and your two favorite...

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MGG 774: The Power ... of Power from 2019-08-13T02:40:43

Power comes in so many forms! Apple Card is Power. Cool Stuff Found is Power. Quick Tips are Power. NASA has power. Wi-Fi has power. YOU have the power, too. After all, you can press play and liste...

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MGG 773: Five New Keyboard Shortcuts, Cool Stuff Found, and More Tips from 2019-08-05T12:34:33

Sometimes just one tip can cause you and your two favorite geeks alike to learn at least five new things. Does this episode have that magic tip? You’ll have to listen to find out! Along the way you...

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MGG 772: We Love Dongle World from 2019-07-29T05:10:20

Live from MacStock Conference and Expo 2019, John and Dave play Stump the Geek and take listener questions live, with a little help from impromptu co-host Kelly Guimont! Learn about APFS and Fusion...

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MGG 771: You Don’t Get to Change Your Mind about The Past in the Future from 2019-07-22T11:45:16

So how do these “silent updates” work, anyway? Why can’t I click links in Safari? And will your future self be happy with your past self’s backup-related decisions? These are the hard questions, fo...

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MGG 770: Swiper, More Swiping! from 2019-07-15T13:36:50

Your questions answered, including migrating photos, syncing movies, moving to a new Mac, which earbuds to get, smart bulbs, and much more. Plus, there’s never a lack of things to swipe. And on you...

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MGG 769: Save Your Data...Safely from 2019-07-09T01:34:48

macOS Catalina will bring with it a lot of changes, one of which is that a lotof older apps and related hardware won’t work. Dave and John answer your questions and share your tips about how to nav...

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MGG 768: Not That There's Anything Wrong With Excessive from 2019-07-01T14:10:45

Sure you know about copy/paste, iCloud family accounts, selection tools, and password managers. But this week you’ll learn at least five new things just learning about all the different ways your f...

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MGG 767: I Hate It When My Computer Won't Behave from 2019-06-24T13:30:19

So much Cool Stuff Found, so little time. And Quick Tips? And questions? Topics include controlling your date picker, switching apps faster, getting your storage and backups in order, tweaking auto...

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MGG 766: Whispering Sweet Nothings at The A-Lady from 2019-06-18T01:44:23

Some folks with Catalina on the brain want to know how to prepare. Some folks want to prepare to reinstall Mojave. Joe has advice for future-proofing your home, and the A-Lady wants you to whisper ...

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MGG 765: Migrating iTunes, Upgrading Macs, and a Quick Tip from Craig Federighi! from 2019-06-10T13:30

It’s true, Craig Federighi let loose a perfect little Quick Tip last week at WWDC, did you catch it? Your two geeks did, and they’re here to share it with you. In addition to some more Quick Tips f...

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MGG 764: Mac Pro: You Want It? You Got It! from 2019-06-04T21:49:03

Yes, some things happened at WWDC, and your two geeks discuss them. But first, some Cool Stuff Found. We can’t ignore that stuff, after all! Then it’s time for a jam session all about macOS Catalin...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 763: Backup Your Syncs from 2019-05-27T13:30:11

Ever get a beachball in Messages on your Mac? Want to re-arrange your CarPlay icons? Need an easy way to find files on your Mac, but the Finder’s not cutting it? These are just a few of the ways Jo...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 762: Protecting Your Mac and Router, New Handy Shortcuts, & Troubleshooting System Lags from 2019-05-20T13:30:19

First things first: make sure your Mac’s XProtect database is regularly updated. With that out of the way, we can have some fun learning some handy new keyboard shortcuts, new ways to filter Mail o...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 761: iPad Dreams...and More Cowbell from 2019-05-14T01:09:56

It’s worth digging into your Mac’s auto-startup items every now and then, just to clean things up. That’s especially true when your two favorite geeks discover a new place to look… and find some ve...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 760: New vs. Used/Refurb, USB Disconnects, Notifications, and Ethernet Locations from 2019-05-06T13:30:01

This week your two favorite geeks tackle your questions about USB disconnects, “no Internet connection” reports, creating short video clips from long segments, and when (and whether!) to buy new or...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 759: Not all USB-C Is Created Equal from 2019-04-30T01:10:27

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more confusing, USB-C cables can add some additional questions to the mix. Add to this lots of Cool Stuff Found, a discussion about the best desktop Mac to...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 758: Communal Head Scratching to Solve Your Problems from 2019-04-22T07:16:56

It’s true, your two favorite geeks have come together again to have a “communal head scratch” about all the questions and problems you’ve submitted. Then it’s on to some happy tips, including one a...

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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
MGG 757: Migration Is (Not Only) For The Birds from 2019-04-15T14:31:09

Siri, Stringify, Space Lens, and Emergency Bypass don’t all begin with the letter ‘S’, but they have one thing in common: your two favorite geeks discuss them in this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab...

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