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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!
Reminders That Actually Work, CarPlay Hacks, and Why Siri Hates You – Mac Geek Gab 1080 episode image

Reminders That Actually Work, CarPlay Hacks, and Why Siri Hates You – Mac Geek Gab 1080

SXSW is in full swing, and Dave is multitasking like a pro—grabbing his SXXpress passes mid-recording while keeping the geeky goodness rolling. Quick Tips flood in, from clicking your scroll wheel to copy text in Terminal to checking CPU usage per Safari tab in Activity Monitor. Need hands-free Siri? Just Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 2 monthsMarch 10, 2025 ago
Cool Stuff Found: Monitors, Dash Cams, AI Tools & More! – Mac Geek Gab 1079 episode image

Cool Stuff Found: Monitors, Dash Cams, AI Tools & More! – Mac Geek Gab 1079

This week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton is packed with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found to keep your tech life running smoothly. Discover hidden battery drains on your iPhone by sorting battery usage by time, then take ChatGPT customization to the next level—give it a Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 3 monthsMarch 3, 2025 ago
Siri, I Want My T Back! — Mac Geek Gab 1078 episode image

Siri, I Want My T Back! — Mac Geek Gab 1078

Ever wished you could customize your iPhone’s lock screen with your name? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to add your name or custom text to your iPhone’s lock screen using a clever Focus mode trick. Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into a variety of Quick Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 3 monthsFebruary 24, 2025 ago
From Power Failures to Plex: Tech Tips Galore – Mac Geek Gab 1077 episode image

From Power Failures to Plex: Tech Tips Galore – Mac Geek Gab 1077

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is packed with smart strategies to optimize your Apple gear and tech setup. Want to control which iPhone Pro lenses your camera uses? Dive into Fusion Camera settings. Keep your network alive longer by putting your router on a dedicated UPS. Apple Silicon’s insane battery Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 3 monthsFebruary 17, 2025 ago
From Garage Lights to Geeky Delights – Mac Geek Gab 1076 episode image

From Garage Lights to Geeky Delights – Mac Geek Gab 1076

Are you tired of fumbling with your iPhone to undo actions? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip that will revolutionize your mobile experience! This episode of Mac Geek Gab is packed with time-saving hacks and tech insights. Learn how to undo on your iPhone without shaking, customize your Finder tabs, and Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 3 monthsFebruary 10, 2025 ago
Time To Get Past 300 Baud – Mac Geek Gab 1075 episode image

Time To Get Past 300 Baud – Mac Geek Gab 1075

Are you tired of your smart home devices failing when your internet goes down? Don’t get caught unprepared! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into the world of home automation and network stability. They discuss strategies for keeping your smart home running smoothly, even Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 4 months ago
Battery Battles, Font Fun, and Ad Blockers...Oh My! — Mac Geek Gab 1074 episode image

Battery Battles, Font Fun, and Ad Blockers…Oh My! — Mac Geek Gab 1074

Are you tired of struggling with password management and battery life on your Mac? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to streamline your password management experience by using the escape key to dismiss Apple’s autofill dialog and access your preferred password manager. Learn about the debate Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 4 monthsJanuary 27, 2025 ago
Keyboard Kung Fu & Wi-Fi Wonders – Mac Geek Gab 1073 episode image

Keyboard Kung Fu & Wi-Fi Wonders – Mac Geek Gab 1073

Are you struggling to manage your digital photo collection? Don’t get caught with disorganized memories! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into the world of photo organization and archiving. They discuss strategies for managing large photo libraries, including creating separate libraries for different life Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 4 monthsJanuary 20, 2025 ago
Circling the Wi-Fi Drain at CES 2025 – Mac Geek Gab 1072 episode image

Circling the Wi-Fi Drain at CES 2025 – Mac Geek Gab 1072

Don’t get caught wasting hours on lackluster tech! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Dave and Pete bring you the cream of the crop from CES 2025. They dive into the most exciting and innovative products they’ve discovered, saving you the hassle of navigating the overwhelming show floor. From a Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 4 monthsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
They Dissolve Like You’re Thanos — Mac Geek Gab 1071 episode image

They Dissolve Like You’re Thanos — Mac Geek Gab 1071

Dive into the latest Mac Geek Gab where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton kick off 2025 with a bang. From pre-CES discoveries like the 1MORE S70 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds to clever Quick Tips, you’ll find tools to supercharge your Apple experience. Learn how to search sites with a Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 4 monthsJanuary 6, 2025 ago

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