Mac Geek Gab #57: One Year Old and Going Strong

One year later, Dave and John are still at it. As has become typical, Dave and John answer your questions about all things Mac and beyond, including topics such as remote control, Swap Files, and Permissions. Some cool stuff YOU found is included, as well as a few special treats for their first anniversary show. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 13th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Read more

Mac Geek Gab #56: Remote Madness and Control Issues

For this 6/6/6 show, John and Dave talk about controlling your Mac from remote (and other Macs, too!). Apple Remote Desktop, Timbuktu, and pcAnywhere are covered along with free options like SSH, VNC, VPN and more. This show’s chock full of so much info you’ll have to listen twice! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 6th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Read more

Mac Geek Gab #55: SpeckTone Retro, AirPort Printer Sharing, and ProCare

Dave reviews the SpeckTone Retro speakers; John and he talk through IP-based printer sharing, Apple’s ProCare support, Automounting, and Michael joins in for iTunes Library Sharing. Then, in a rare moment, John and Dave stray from the path of tech to briefly discuss the PowerPage/Apple ruling. Definitely one to catch! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 30th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Read more

Mac Geek Gab #54: Home Networking, Automounting, and Cool Shareware!

Home networking and cool shareware are the new tidbits introduced in this episode, along with continuing conversations about MacBook Pro heat issues and Automounting shares at boot. Enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 22nd, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Home networking and cool shareware are the new tidbits introduced in this episode, along with continuing conversations about MacBook Pro support Read more

Mac Geek Gab #53: Troubleshooting Prejudice Strikes!

Dave talks about a tech support issue he had with his Mac setup this weekend, and how it’s bad to assume anything without confirming it first! John and Dave then answer your questions about Automounting volumes at startup, copying your iTunes library, cloning drives, and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 15th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave talks about Read more

Mac Geek Gab #52: Security Solutions and Tech Support Tactics

John and Dave talk through security recommendations and tech support tactics which leads Dave into a great rant about how folks have been dealing with Apple’s MacBook Pro issues. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave talk through security recommendations and tech support tactics which leads Dave into a great Read more

Mac Geek Gab #51: iPod Visor Reviewed, Mac Questions Answered!

John and Dave got together this past weekend and checked out the i-Theatre, a visor for your Video iPod, DVD player, computer, and more. The conversations continue, discussing kinda-sorta viruses and music recognition services, and we start new discussions regarding swap file locations and document conversion. Plus, as an added bonus, Dave slips in a rant about rebooting. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 1st, 2006 Direct Read more

Mac Geek Gab #50: Drive partitioning, Headphone Technology, and Mail.app Speed

Your favorite Mac geeks turn 50 this week or, rather, the show does, as John and Dave dance through topics including headphone technology, drive partitioning, and speeding up Mail.app! Once again, the conversation continues, and you’re involved. Join in now by downloading this week’s show! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For April 25th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Your favorite Mac geeks Read more

Mac Geek Gab #49: Pot Luck Show, Listener Questions Answered!

Swap files, Human Clocks, Voice over IP, BitTorrent, port forwarding, and nondestructively resizing partitions on your Mac’s hard drive are all covered in this episode and more! Listener feedback drives the topic list this time around, and all YOUR questions are answered. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For April 17th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Swap files, Human Clocks, Voice over IP, Read more

Mac Geek Gab #48: Expert Interview about Cable Modems

This special edition show features an interview with Ray Zeisz from Vertex Zero. Ray is very much the cable modem geek, having spent years working in that industry, and was kind enough to join us for a special interview, going in-depth on a lot of the issues we’ve been discussing as of late. Thanks Ray! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For April 12th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC Enhanced Read more