Mac Geek Gab #187: BusyCal, Virtual Box, and Extending Wireless Limits

Back from Macworld Expo, John and Dave have a relatively “normal” show for you this week.  First they cover a few remaining items from Macworld Expo, including the upcoming BusyCal and a virtual machine from Sun.  Then they move on to answer your questions about extending and enhancing WiFi connections, with some great suggestions buried and peppered within. Don’t miss this one, folks! Sponsor:BBEdit: It doesn’t suck. Now with version 9 includes text/code completion, editing Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #186: Cool Stuff Found at Macworld Expo, Live From The Show Floor

Live again from the podcast stage at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, John and Dave talk about the coolest stuff they’ve found on the show floor, and then of course take some listener/attendee questions. LOTS of fun to be had here, folks! Note: Shownotes are complete! Macworld Expo Mac Observer Macworld 2009 Coverage Microvision Demonstrates SHOW WX Laser Projector Things 1.0 Blackmagic Demonstrates Video Recorder FileMaker Pro 10 Gets New Interface, More Ecamm Introduces World’s Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #185: Live from Macworld Expo, Keynote Thoughts and Attendee Questions

Live from the podcast stage at Macworld Expo, John and Dave share their thoughts about the keynote announcements, wax poetic about Macworld Expo, and even take listener questions live from the crowd!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Macworld 2009 Keynote Live Coverage of the Macworld Expo Keynote Address by Phil Schiller on January 6th 2009 Palm VII iLife ’09 Google Picasa for Mac (beta) Eye-Fi iMovie ’09 GarageBand ’09 Apple Unveils Higher Quality DRM-Free Music Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #184: Macworld Expo Prep, Security Certificates, and Cool Stuff Found!

John and Dave have arrived in San Francisco for Macworld Expo and recorded today’s show from the hotel room. Everything’s shaping up to be a great show, and John and Dave talk through their experiences and thoughts about it. Then it’s on to some security certificate clarifications as well as some software featured as Cool Stuff Found. Subscribe today for free and enjoy!   Sponsor:PageSender: The fax software for Mac OS X that really works! Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #183: Expo Attendance Tips, Wireless Safety, Disk Buffers, and a Full Desktop

In this final show of the year before heading off to San Francisco for Macworld Expo, John and Dave start by sharing the tips that they — and you! — have acquired over the years attending trade shows. Listen for advice from the pros on how to survive the big week! Then it’s on to questions, including topics such as wireless safety, disk buffers, large desktop folders, and more! Sponsor:Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2—Real Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #182: Geek Potluck Holiday Dinner: Questions, Tips, Tinfoil Hats and Rants!

John and Dave sync up for a crazy show in this crazy holiday week. The questions run all over from dual monitors to security certificates to MobileMe and everything in between. Dave even chimes in with a classic rant about MobileMe (did you think he wouldn’t??). This is one for the books, folks. Subscribe today for free and never miss another episode! Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #181: Macworld without Jobs? Plus AirPort, Time Machine, iPhoto, and Ports!

Dave’s back from vacation and he and John are back in action answering your questions and solving your problems. But first they talk about today’s announcement from Apple about their plans for pulling out of future Macworld Expos.  This show goes from basic to geeky and back, all while your favorite geeks do their best to ensure you understand each and every bit. Dave’s still without power, so this one’s recorded in Pilot Pete’s basement Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #180: Interview with Paul Kent about Macworld Expo

In this special-edition MGG, Dave interviews Paul Kent, VP of IDG and head honcho for Macworld Expo. Dave and Paul talk through all the new stuff coming at the Expo and also discuss fixes that IDG has put in place for WiFi, Edge, 3G, and pass pick-up/registration. Definitely one you don’t want to miss! Next week, Dave and John will be back for more and more! Macworld Conference and Expo John Denner Little Kids Rock Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #179: Bridge Mode, Sending Remote Email, 100% CPU usage, and Your Tips!

Back in action before Dave heads on vacation, he and John go through as many of your questions and tips as they can during this action-packed episode of Mac Geek Gab. With topics like Time Capsule bridge mode, sending email from remote locations, finding out – and fixing – those pesky runaway CPU processes and more, this podcast is sure to please! Subscribe today for free!   Sponsor:Disc Label: Stretch your holiday budget with a Read more…

Mac Geek Gab #178: Batch Permission Changes, Encrypting Follow-up, Re-Enabling AirPort, and GigE

John and Dave are local in New Hampshire, no bandwidth issues to get in the way today! Just a straight-ahead podcast answering your questions, helping you change permissions, re-enable Airport, suss out GigE versus FireWire speeds, and even a follow-up on encrypting your data. Good stuff! Subscribe for free 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 Read more…