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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!
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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 monthsJanuary 6, 2025 ago
Resolve to Trim Your Fat (Binaries) – Mac Geek Gab 1070

Resolve to Trim Your Fat (Binaries) – Mac Geek Gab 1070

Are you tired of fumbling with your Mac’s settings every time you need to move it? Discover how to keep your device powered on while relocating it in this episode of Mac Geek Gab! Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the world of portable power solutions for Mac desktops. From Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 7 monthsDecember 30, 2024 ago
Geeks, Gear, and Grievances — Mac Geek Gab 1069 episode image

Geeks, Gear, and Grievances — Mac Geek Gab 1069

Are you tired of struggling with your Mac’s settings and apps? Discover how to streamline your tech life with Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode! This week, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into a treasure trove of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. Learn how to take screenshots of your Applications Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 7 monthsDecember 23, 2024 ago
A Flotilla of Tips...and More! — Mac Geek Gab 1068 episode image

A Flotilla of Tips…and More! — Mac Geek Gab 1068

Struggling to find what you need on a website? Discover a game-changing search trick that will save you time and frustration. This episode of Mac Geek Gab is packed with Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and a whole lot of tech wisdom to keep you ahead of the curve. In Read more…

By Dave Hamilton, 7 monthsDecember 16, 2024 ago

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