Mac Geek Gab #161: Unlearning Spelling, Cache Sizes, Bypassing Password Security, and Haikus

John and Dave dig into topics decided by YOU, the loyal listener. Discussions include bypassing login passwords, quickly restoring a Mac to its pristine software state, UPSs and power strips, and taming Mac OS X’s spellchecker. Download now and tell a friend. BOTH are free! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” Read more

Mac Geek Gab #160: Digging into MobileMe, UPSs, Audio Outputs and Listener Tips

Using multiple audio jacks, understanding the nuances of multiple users using MobileMe, backing up without Time Machine, the benefits of Apple Service Professionals, and a DHL warning are all part of this week’s Mac Geek Gab. Subscribe today — it’s free! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br Read more

Mac Geek Gab #157: Startup Secrets, Terminal Tricks, Battery Woes, and Services Menu

John and Dave talk about bandwidth, Mac OS X’s services menu, directories in the Terminal, scheduling reboots and more. Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For June 23, 2008 John Read more

Mac Geek Gab #156: Tips for Parallels, Time Machine, WiFi, Reinstalls and More

Back from WWDC, Dave and John are in the thick of the action this week, with listener tips, questions, hints, and tricks about all things Mac. Come on in, subscribe (it’s free!) and enjoy! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael Read more

Mac Geek Gab #153: Cleaning Your Mac, Listener Tips, and Questions Galore

John and Dave are fresh back from a virtual trip to Chicago, and now coming to you with tips about cleaning your Mac, listener answers to previous questions, and some new topics for everyone to chew on, including a Geek Challenge! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br Read more