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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!

It’s Easy to Blame Bluetooth and APFS – Mac Geek Gab 698

Having issues with your Apple Watch, your iMac hinge, or your external drive? We summarily blame Bluetooth. And APFS. And we have a solution for that hinge that has nothing to do with radio frequencies. So there. Just press play and enjoy. We promise you'll learn at least five new Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsFebruary 26, 2018 ago

Geek Challenges, Voice Assistants, and Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 697

Ever wanted to clear recent locations in your calendar? Or alphabetize LaunchPad? How about finding old computer magazines online? These are just some of the Geek Challenges John and Dave talk through this week. Pepper in some Cool Stuff Found, other questions from fellow listeners, and a discussion about playing Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago

Network Speeds, HomePod, Vectors, and Dead Drives – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 696

It's always something, isn't it? The more computers – and devices – we have, the more issues there are. This week, that's no different, as there are several network-related questions your two favorite geeks tackle "on-air" for you to hear. HomePod arrived, and first experiences with that are discussed. Finally, Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsFebruary 12, 2018 ago

Evil Address Records of Death … and Files! – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 695

There's always a theme, and this week it's Files. Sure, your two favorite geeks talk about a LOT more than that, but Files are always there. The Files app in iOS, looking at your files on macOS in new ways, finding files that can be deleted, and <em>time files when Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsFebruary 4, 2018 ago

A Cerebral Sunday Morning: HomePod, macOS Server, Novice NAS, and Your Questions Answered – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 694

John and Dave return to answer your questions and share your tips… and theirs! Addressing The Novice NAS Conundrum, the question often comes up: does it make sense for NAS manufacturers to target the novice market? But that's not all, your geeks get heady talking about HomePod and macOS Server, Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsJanuary 28, 2018 ago

This Neato Four Way Adapto-Thing – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 693

AppleCare doesn't void every upgrade, and your geeks talk through some things you can do on your own … and how to make sure you understand where your warranty begins and ends. Questions from you listeners are always the bulk of this show, and they're all over the map today Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago

Managing Messages, Voice Assistants, APFS, and Quasi-Mesh – Mac Geek Gab 692

Messages are a huge part of our online life, and they don't always work the way we expect or prefer. John and Dave start by answering some of those questions. Then it's on to where you should – and shouldn't – be using APFS. After that, the questions jump around Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago

Standards Are Great Because There Are So Many of Them – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 691

Your two geeks are traveling in Las Vegas for CES, but that doesn't stop them from bringing you their weekly dose of help, tips, and Cool Stuff Found. Listen as John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton help you understand how to manage the /Volumes folder, resolve a Contacts syncing problem, Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsJanuary 7, 2018 ago

Diagnosing Photo Syncing, Managing Restrictions, and Solving macOS and iOS Problems – Mac Geek Gab 690

Have any problems with iCloud Photo Library? Want to remove DRM from your movies? Are your apps failing to launch? Have other restrictions that your Mac or iPhone are imposing on your life? This is what Mac Geek Gab is all about: solving your problems and sharing tips. Press play, Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsJanuary 2, 2018 ago

Boxing Day with Your Two Favorite Geeks – Mac Geek Gab 689

Recurring Keychain authorization requests bugging you? iMessages out of order? Want to know what to do with your dead drives? This is just where your two favorite geeks <em>start</em> this week's episode. Then it's on to a headphone and earphone discussion, including some talk about letting ambient sound in, and letting someone Read more

By Dave Hamilton, 8 yearsDecember 26, 2017 ago

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