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Dave Hamilton

Dave Hamilton is a podcaster, a publisher, and a nerd who has spent the past three decades of his career educating thousands of computer users. In addition to Mac Geek Gab podcast (now in its 19th year!), Dave is co-host of Business Brain and Gig Gab, two other shows to check out! Dave is also the co-founder and CEO of BackBeat Media, a boutique network of podcasts and websites that represents fiercely-independent publishers, of which Dave considers himself one. He has been involved in online publishing since 1998, when he co-founded The Mac Observer, a popular Apple news site which was acquired in 2021. Technology isn't the only thing Dave's a nerd about: he's also a drummer, playing in Bitter Pill, Fling, and various other projects in and around the New Hampshire seacoast where he and his wife, Lisa, live and raised their two children. Dave's reachable for a limited amount of paid consulting at DaveTheNerd.com and you can find to him on Mastodon, Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, too!
Don't Forget TOTO! – Mac Geek Gab 1104 episode image

Don’t Forget TOTO! – Mac Geek Gab 1104

Learn how to use hyphens for strike-through in Messages, schedule a Mac restart, and even tell Siri or Alexa to run one-time automations. Master plus-addressing in iCloud Mail for cleaner inboxes and privacy with Hide My Email, and keep Safari’s tab bar neat by ditching Favorite Icons. And of course, Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 26 minutesAugust 25, 2025 ago
Hey ChatGPT: Are You Sure? — Mac Geek Gab 1103 episode image

Hey ChatGPT: Are You Sure? — Mac Geek Gab 1103

This week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton packs in quick tips, clever hacks, and gear finds to level up your Apple life. You’ll learn how to instantly turn screenshots into PDFs, scan docs like a pro, and understand why most Macs can’t handle 20Gbps Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 1 weekAugust 18, 2025 ago
Mirrors are Wi-Fi's Mortal Enemy – Mac Geek Gab 1102 episode image

Mirrors are Wi-Fi’s Mortal Enemy – Mac Geek Gab 1102

Mirrors killing your Wi-Fi? You’re not imagining it. This week on Mac Geek Gab 1102, you’ll learn how metal surfaces sabotage your signal…and what to do about it. From smarter ways to manage your Apple Watch unlocks (hint: avoid accidental calls) to clearing your iPhone’s keyboard dictionary without going full Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 2 weeksAugust 11, 2025 ago
Life’s Too Short to Deal With Bad Cables — Mac Geek Gab 1101 episode image

Life’s Too Short to Deal With Bad Cables — Mac Geek Gab 1101

You’ll pick up quick wins this week with smart Mac tips you can use right now. Color-code your USB and Thunderbolt cables so you always grab the right one, and stash them in mesh zipper pouches or a travel organizer so you’re never digging for the right connection. Add Apple Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 3 weeksAugust 4, 2025 ago
It’s All About Learning How To Fish — Mac Geek Gab 1100 episode image

It’s All About Learning How To Fish — Mac Geek Gab 1100

You’re diving into Mac Geek Gab 1100, where quick tips flow faster than USB-C power. Learn how dragging files into a blank Finder space automatically creates folders, and why AppleCare One’s $20/month plan might be worth a look. You’ll get hacks for AirPods Pro as earplugs, scanning docs to a Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 4 weeksJuly 28, 2025 ago
Stump The Geeks Live from Macstock 2025 – Mac Geek Gab 1099 episode image

Stump The Geeks Live from Macstock 2025 – Mac Geek Gab 1099

Recorded LIVE at Macstock 2025, this episode of Mac Geek Gab is a true “Stump The Geeks” showdown! With zero prep and a crowd full of curveballs, Dave, Pete, and Adam tackled real-time questions and Quick Tips on the fly. You’ll hear how to enable iPhone Mirroring for Mac notifications, Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 1 monthJuly 21, 2025 ago
Doing The AirPods Dance — Mac Geek Gab 1098 episode image

Doing The AirPods Dance — Mac Geek Gab 1098

You’re swimming in Quick Tips this week on Mac Geek Gab 1098! You’ll learn how to fix flaky Apple TV Wi-Fi, make your AirPods fit better (hint: flip ’em), and finally tame Hot Corners with a smart modifier key. Discover the secret to custom routes in Apple Maps on iOS Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 1 monthJuly 14, 2025 ago
Bring Your Own Dog — Mac Geek Gab 1097 episode image

Bring Your Own Dog — Mac Geek Gab 1097

You’re in for a fast-paced ride with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into power-user Quick Tips that’ll change your Apple game. From lightning-fast navigation in Notes to creating Spotify-style stations in Apple Music, and securing your Time Machine volumes inside encrypted APFS containers, this episode Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 2 monthsJuly 7, 2025 ago
He's Mr. Hundred and One! — Mac Geek Gab 1096 episode image

He’s Mr. Hundred and One! — Mac Geek Gab 1096

You’re about to level up your tech game with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that’ll make you wonder how you ever lived without them. From keeping tabs on low AirPods battery via the Today view widget to renaming your Spaces for better Mac workflow, it’s all here. Discover magnetic Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 2 monthsJune 30, 2025 ago
Is it appleOS 26? Or aquaOS 26? — Mac Geek Gab 1095 episode image

Is it appleOS 26? Or aquaOS 26? — Mac Geek Gab 1095

Ready to upgrade or migrate your Mac? You’ll learn the smartest way to do it from Adam’s shiny new M4 MacBook Pro to migration tips that help you avoid the dreaded cruft. Whether you’re going Mac-to-Mac over Thunderbolt or restoring from Time Machine, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget those Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 2 monthsJune 23, 2025 ago

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