Episodes

John’s back from vacation, and he and Dave use this Sunday evening show to share some geeky tips, answer your questions, and solve your (technical problems. Topics include new camera and memory cards that John used, remote administration of other machines, annotating your pictures, and yes… John and Dave (with a little help from their listeners) explain exactly what that option key symbol means. Don’t miss it! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> Read more…

Wrapping up the week with a rare Friday afternoon show, John and Dave discuss listener tips regarding Apple Double resource forks, just what kernel_task does, managing memory on your Mac, and more keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, for your weekend (or whenever!) pleasure, Cool Stuff Found is stuffed with apps to check out! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: (no AAC this week due to the scheduling blip) Show notes for Mac Read more…

Back in the TMO Towers East, Dave and John answer your questions, solve your problems, and share your tips with all the Mac Geek Gab listeners. Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC coming shortly courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For August 21st, 2008 Back in the TMO Towers East, Dave and John answer your questions, solve your problems, and share Read more…

At New Media Expo, John and Dave tackle your questions and share your tips about all things Mac and beyond! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: (No AAC this week since we’re all traveling at NME and we wanted to get the show out. The MP3 will be in the AAC feed) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For August 15th, 2008 At New Media Expo, John and Dave Read more…

John and Dave talk about how to filter different computers — at different times — from your wireless network, a new take on syncing — and not syncing — calendars via MobileMe, and among other things discuss everyone’s favorite topic: Beachballs! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For August 11th, 2008 John and Dave talk Read more…

The show today starts with John and Dave talking through Cool Stuff Found: that’s Stuff from them AND from you, and there’s some great tidbits in here. Then the conversation turns to revisiting hidden login issues from last week, as well as some MobileMe and iDisk sync explanations. Chock full of great info, you’ll enjoy this episode! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC coming shortly courtesy of Michael Read more…

John and Dave dig into topics decided by YOU, the loyal listener. Discussions include bypassing login passwords, quickly restoring a Mac to its pristine software state, UPSs and power strips, and taming Mac OS X’s spellchecker. Download now and tell a friend. BOTH are free! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For July 28, 2008 Read more…

Using multiple audio jacks, understanding the nuances of multiple users using MobileMe, backing up without Time Machine, the benefits of Apple Service Professionals, and a DHL warning are all part of this week’s Mac Geek Gab. Subscribe today — it’s free! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC coming shortly courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For July 21, 2008 Using multiple Read more…

MobileMe's out, so Dave and John will discuss what's different (and what's the same). Plus it's summer season in the USA, and that means thunderstorms for a lot of folks, so protecting yourself against lightening is another topic. Listener questions and tips round out the show and, oh yeah, Dave went and got an iPhone 3G, so he talks about that, too! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC Read more…

Before heading off on vacation next week, Dave joins John for an all-out Geek fest, discussing what to do about bad RAM, bad hard drives, how to find speed bottlenecks, and more. Plus, listeners share tips on iSights, batteries, finding files, and a great startup shortcuts printout! Listen Now: <object type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” data=”http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/player.swf” id=”audioplayer1″ height=”24″ width=”290″> </object><br /> Download: or (AAC courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhoneAlley) Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For June Read more…