MGG 310: Safari, Disk Ejection, Software Updates and More

Dave and John have some great answers to your questions, including how to open all browser links in new windows, sharing hotel internet, wired vs. wireless network extensions, removing [Gmail] from Mail.app’s IMAP display, and more. Plus, they share with you some listener tips about ejecting disks and software updates from the command line, how periodic scripts work (and don’t work), and a quick listener review of the Seagate Momentus harddrive. All this plus  a Read more

MGG 309: Cool Stuff Found

The queue was overstuffed, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to get the stuff out with another Cool Stuff Found show! Too much to mention here in the description, just trust us that you’ll want to listen to this show! Download today, listen… and then go check out all the cool stuff for yourself! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the Read more

MGG 308: MobileMe Calendars, Disk Repairs, Mail Sending and More!

John and Dave both finally took the plunge and migrated to the new MobileMe Calendars, then moved some shared calendars from Google over to MobileMe and tested that out, too. Hear them tell their tales and explain the differences during the show. Then it’s on to answering your questions and sharing your tips, this time including booting from a thumbdrive, repairing harddrives, sending mail, and more. Subscribe today, support your two most favorite Mac geeks, Read more

MGG 307: UPSs, Time Machine, USB Booting & More!

How do John and Dave ring in the new year? They do it by answering your questions, sharing your tips, and solving your problems. Come see why Mac Geek Gab is one of the most popular Mac podcasts in existence! In today’s episode you can learn about UPSs, how to build a bootable USB drive, migrating from POP to IMAP and LOTS more. Download today’s episode for free while it lasts! Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable Read more

MGG 306: Mac Mini Migration, Drobo FS, Macworld Contest, and Paul Kent!

An unscheduled — and unscripted — show today for all of you before your two favorite geeks take their holiday break. John got his new Mac Mini and tells the tale of his migration to it from his G5, lots of tips there. Dave has been working with the Drobo FS, so he’s got some things to say about that. There is a contest for Macworld Expo passes for which you can submit a haiku Read more

MGG 305: IMAP Backups, Web Page Fonts, MobileMe CalDAV and More!

John and Dave discuss tracking Mail.app’s rule processing, dealing with small web page fonts, managing SMTP server ports, and backing up IMAP mail. Additionally, they talk through using and migrating to the new MobileMe CalDAV calendar and why you should — or shouldn’t — bother to do it. A great show today — don’t miss it! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Read more

MGG 304: Hard Drive Corruption, Printing Issues, Bluetooth

Answering your questions about hard drive corruption, printing issues, mail, firewalls, and more, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are your RATGOCs for the day (Reasonable and Trusted Geeks of Choice). Subscribe, support your favorite RATGOC, and spread some holiday cheer. Oh, and hey, you’ll learn something about your Mac in the process! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Samsung 470 Series SSD Clear 4G+ Mobile USB Series S Drobo FS The Venture Black with Read more

MGG 303: Mail, Short Usernames, Merging Libraries, More!

Dave and John talk about setting and sizing Mail.app’s preview pane, a really easy way to change your short username, merging iTunes and iPhoto libraries from multiple sources, editing your menu bar, router speeds, maintenance scripts and lots, lots more. Add in a healthy dose of holiday cheer and you’ve got yourself one killer episode! Download today, click play, and enjoy. Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change Read more

MGG 302: Comparing Folders, RAM/SSD, Maintenance, and Notes!

John and Dave nearly break their record today and answer a ton of your questions in this fantastic episode of Mac Geek Gab. Starting with five (yes, five!) answers to comparing folders, your two favorite geeks then move on to answer a few iPhoto questions, discuss syncing Notes between your Mac and iDevice, running system maintenance scripts, and wireless network range. Additionally, a segment on comparing the benefits of RAM vs. SSD got very interesting, Read more

MGG 301: Converting Documents, Printing, Splitting USB and Ethernet

John and Dave are back after their Thanksgiving break and have put together a fantastic show for you. Well, YOU have put together a fantastic show for them, because it’s your questions about converting Word and Pages documents, printer issues, splitting and sharing USB and Ethernet, and more that are the basis for this week’s Premium episode. Subscribe today (it’s only $25!), support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Read more