MGG 257: Bookmarks, Symlinks, Spotlight Security & Geek Challenges

Dave and John answer your questions about remote bookmark availability, Time Capsule concerns, Screen dimming, and Spotlight security issues. This one’s chock full of great info, including some tips from Dave’s recent travels. Subscribe and download today! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune).  You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with Read more…

MGG 256: The Connection History of Two Geeks

John and Dave come to you after recording live, with video, for this special episode 256. This week your two favorite geeks talk through their history of connecting to other computers, discussing modems, acoustic couplers, and more! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 Read more…

MGG 255: Cool Stuff Found, Backups, Utilities, and More

Dave and John share some new items in the Cool Stuff Found list, then answer questions about Dropbox, Time Machine, Backups, Quality of Service, Pages, and lots of discussion about various cool Mac utilities. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Exchange + Repair Extension Programs AppleSerialNumberInfo Service and Repair Mouse Locator JPerf MacPilot hdapm MobileMe: About Backup 3.2 EMC Retrospect for Mac 8 dd-wrt Router Firmware Bandwidth throttling in OS X WaterRoof – You’re downloading Read more…

MGG 254: Storage, AirDisk, 10.6.3 Woes, SD Cards, and WebKit

John and Dave have a TON to go through this week. The mailbag was overflowing with your follow-ups and tips from previous weeks, so your two favorite geeks discuss those and answer some of your questions. First, though, they talk through having — and solving — some 10.6.3-related issues as well as what these WebKit changes mean to you. Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, Read more…

MGG 253: 10.6.3, iPad, SXSW, SD, SSD, and More!

John and Dave have an agenda longer than BOTH of their arms put together today, so Pilot Pete joins the show, too, to lend a hand (and an arm!). Lots happening in the Mac and Apple universe this week, and that means lots of questions and tips for your two favorite geeks. Subscribe and enjoy! Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility – if you’re not using it, you’re wasting time. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: Read more…

MGG 252: Word Processor Defaults, Drive Formatting Differences, Audio Streaming

John and Dave end the month of March with this episode discussing the default settings of both Microsoft Word and Pages, and some issues with both, then they move on to some important nuances when choosing a format for your hard drives. Also discussed are streaming audio to multiple sets of speakers, even if they’re connected to the same Mac! All this and more enclosed within. Subscribe today, support your two favorite geeks, download, and Read more…

MGG 251: AirPort, RSS, SuperDrives, and Altitudes

Dave’s back from South by Southwest, and he and John talk through your questions, problems, and share your tips. Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune).  You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try Read more…

MGG 250: SXSW, Time Machine, Mail Tips, & Network Performance

Dave’s in Austin for SXSW, but your geeks brave the hotel bandwidth and bring you this episode of the Mac Geek Gab. Topics include Time Machine, measuring network performance, and more! Don’t miss it. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes Read more…

MGG 249: Terminal, Backups, Quick Look and More!

John and Dave come to you on this Friday morning for the first Premium show of March. This one’s full of great info, including how to manage login items, spotlight, and Safari’s default search engine. Then your geeks get into a good primer discussion for how to safely use the terminal to do some things that you simply can’t do anywhere else. Subscribe today, support your two favorite geeks, and learn even more! Note: Shownotes Read more…

MGG 248: John Enters The New Millennium

John and Dave back this week, and John’s done a LOT of upgrades on his end. There are a ton of tips to share, too. Don’t miss it! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff Read more…