Due to a broadband outage, John and Dave go low(er) tech this week, at least in terms of the recording methods. That said, the show is still a geek gab, and is anything but low tech! John and Dave talk about their favorite hardware and Dave even gets a great rant about cell phones. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 15th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, Read more
John gets back from vacation and tells us all about his experiences figuring out the wireless base station and SMTP server at the vacation house — this chat includes lots of great tidbits for anyone ever traveling with a computer, including a few ways of finding your local mail server. Additionally, Dave and John respond to reader comments from last week’s show, and Dave has a few pleas for YOU geeks relating to both an Read more
John’s heading off for vacation, so the show comes early this week. Today’s topic is shareware, and John and Dave talk through a few of their favorites, plus one recommended by a listener. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 29th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 29th, 2005 John’s heading off for vacation, so the show comes early this week. Today’s topic is shareware, and John Read more
John’s PowerBook went to AppleCare (and came back) this week. As such, John and Dave discuss AppleCare and what you should do when you’re sending your machine off. Additional discussion includes a few clarifications on the hub vs. switch conversation and the Volt/Amp discussion, both from last week’s show. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For the week of July 25th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 25th, Read more
Back from Macworld, Dave finds lightning struck his home and office network and talks about what to do to make sure this never happens to you. That leads to quite a few tangents where John and Dave explore various topics, including their overall take on Macworld Expo Boston 2005. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For the week of July 18th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 18th, Read more
Macworld Expo Boston is the stage for this podcast. John and Dave report their findings and experiences straight from Beantown, talking about products, events, and feedback from the show floor. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, Macworld Boston, July 12, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 12th, 2005 Macworld Expo Boston is the stage for this podcast. John and Dave report their findings and experiences straight from Beantown, Read more
John and Dave dig into the mailbag this week to answer your questions. Topics range from helping a user through the Finder, talking more about Mactel and what it means to you, a follow-up on WiFi/AirPort security, and a Macworld preview. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, week of July 11th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 11th, 2005 John and Dave dig into the mailbag this week Read more
Bluetooth is this week’s main topic with Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun. They chat about cell phone connections, headsets, and other related peripherals. Additional points of interest: iTunes 4.9 tidbits, and high speed internet access. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, week of July 4th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 4th, 2005 Bluetooth is this week’s major topic from Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun. They Read more
This week, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton come to you talking about wireless/airport connections, focusing on base stations, options available, and methods to secure them properly. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, week of June 27th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, June 27th, 2005 This week, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton have each had a crazy week, but come together anyway to talk about wireless/airport connections, Read more
This week, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton chat about their favorite ways to get and listen to podcasts (and more!). If you’re listening to the Mac Geek Gab directly in your browser, you’ll definitely want to check this out, and even if you’re not you may get something more out of it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, week of June 20th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, Read more