TMO To Go - The Mac Geek Gab Podcast

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This podcast features two long-time TMO staffers -- Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun -- talking about all things Mac. Dave is, of course, TMO's President (and you can visit his personal blog, too, to find out what else he's done), and John F. Braun is TMO's featured columnist for Monday's Mac Gadget. Being technologists (i.e. nerds!), Dave and John often have chats about technical topics, and also have a knack for translating most of that suff into language understandable by humans. Now you can listen in weekly and learn from the pros!

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Recent Podcasts

MGG 160: Digging into MobileMe, UPSs, Audio Outputs and Listener Tips - 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 (posted on Jul 21, 2008)

MGG 159: MobileMe, Battery Backups, iPhone 3G, and Tales of Woe - 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 (posted on Jul 14, 2008)

MGG 158: Bad RAM, Two Displays, Drive Speeds, and Startup Shortcuts - 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 (posted on Jun 30, 2008)

MGG 157: Startup Secrets, Terminal Tricks, Battery Woes, and Services Menu - John and Dave talk about bandwidth, Mac OS X's services menu, directories in the Terminal, scheduling reboots and more (posted on Jun 23, 2008)

MGG 156: Tips for Parallels, Time Machine, WiFi, Reinstalls and More - Back from WWDC, Dave and John are in the thick of the action this week, with listener tips, questions, hints, and tricks about all things Mac. Come on in, subscribe (it's free!) and enjoy (posted on Jun 17, 2008)

MGG 155: WWDC, Kindle, Screen Sharing, and Windows - Dave's out at WWDC, John's manning the fort, and they have made the bandwidth stars align to bring you this special edition of the Mac Geek Gab. This week, of course, your two favorite geeks discuss all that happened this morning at WWDC, plus Dave's traveling with a Kindle, so there's that, too. Additional reader questions and tips are provided, rounding out this fantastic episode (posted on Jun 9, 2008)

MGG 154: Signal Strength, Screen Sharing, Drive Cleaning, and IE on Mac - Answers to your Mac questions and tips and advice from listeners and your two favorite Geeks alike, Mac Geek Gab 154 is in the wild! Topics covered include wireless signal strength, utilities to comb your hard drive clean, running IE on your Mac without Windows, and more (posted on Jun 2, 2008)

MGG 153: Cleaning Your Mac, Listener Tips, and Questions Galore - John and Dave are fresh back from a virtual trip to Chicago, and now coming to you with tips about cleaning your Mac, listener answers to previous questions, and some new topics for everyone to chew on, including a Geek Challenge!
(posted on May 19, 2008)

MGG 152: Have I Been Hacked? - Listeners wonder if their Macs have been hacked, and Dave and John talk through the symptoms. After that, it's off to the mailbag which is chock full of tips and questions this week you won't want to miss! Subscribe (it's free!) today.
(posted on May 12, 2008)

MGG 151: Startup Sounds, FileTypes, EQ, and Bits vs. Bytes - Listener tips shine through this week, with some answers about startup sounds and filetypes. Then your two favorite geeks do their part by answering your questions about equalization settings, Time Machine backups, and bits vs. bytes. Chock full o' goodness, you'll want to subscribe today, it's free!
(posted on May 5, 2008)

MGG 150: Random Questions, Cool Stuff Found, and Wacky Problems - The question queue is overflowing, and John and Dave dive in headfirst with some tough questions about audio, mail, and graphics. Then it's on to some Cool Stuff Found, including an app developed due to an MGG comment! After that, they just can't stop with the wacky questions, and there are a couple of those in today's episode, as well.
(posted on Apr 29, 2008)

MGG 149: Syncing, Phantom Shares, and Other Wacky Problems - Dave and John share some of your thoughts on the recently-discussed magically-appearing shares theme, then dig into some questions about syncing both with and without .Mac. Then it's time for some of the wackiest questions -- and solutions -- the Mac Geek Gab has ever encountered!
(posted on Apr 21, 2008)

MGG 148: Geeks on a RAM-page, Networking, Time Capsule, and Some Fun - Your Geeks are back with an action-packed show this week, with discussion topics including Apple Support, RAM and paging, Networking, Time Machine/Capsule, and Dave tells his geeky story about getting 10-year-old Windows hardware to work with his brand new MacBook Pro!
(posted on Apr 7, 2008)

MGG 147: Geek Tales, AirPort Speeds, AirDisk Backups, Programming and Podcast Setup - Dave and John talk through a few geek issues they encountered during the week. Then they discuss AirPort speeds, AirDisk Backups, how to get started programming and, by popular demand, an update on their podcast setup first detailed in Episode #32.
(posted on Mar 31, 2008)

MGG 146: SXSW Recap, Menu Bar Management, AppleCare, and More - John's back from France, Dave's back from South by Southwest, and they've got plenty to talk about from that. Plus, they're back to answering your questions and sharing your tips, with topics including menu bar management, AppleCare, Time Capsule support, and more. Action packed and ready to rock, Dave and John are back at their best.
(posted on Mar 24, 2008)

MGG 145: Apple Hardware MGGstravaganza and SXSW - John and Dave talk about the new Apple hardware they've been using: Penryn-based MacBook Pro, Time Capsule, and Apple TV take 2. Also, Dave's at South by Southwest, but he'll talk about that during next week's show!
(posted on Mar 10, 2008)

MGG 144: Time Machine Details, Listener Questions, and AppleCare FTW! - John and Dave ordered new Mac-related goodies this week, and Dave also had quite an experience with AppleCare that he shares. On top of that, many listener questions are asked and answered, and a few Cool Things are found and discussed!
(posted on Mar 3, 2008)

MGG 143: Co-mingling Wireless Networks, Upgrading Software and Hardware, and More - Dave and John first offer some clarification on co-mingling wireless types on one network, then launch into some tips on upgrading both software and hardware. Then it's the listeners' turn, and we hear a few tips from all of you. Download, subscribe, press play, and enjoy!
(posted on Feb 25, 2008)

MGG 142: Geek Advice, Hybrid Wireless Networks, & Syncing Macs - First John and Dave start off with some general advice to help keep your geek status in good standing. Then it's off to creating and managing your Mac on more than one wireless network, including A, B, G, and N! Syncing your data makes a return to the discussion pool, as well, rounding out this great episode.
(posted on Feb 18, 2008)

MGG 141: 10.5.2 and Network Special with WiFi, Sharing, Printing, and More - This week's episode starts with a 10.5.2 discussion. Then John and Dave are on to lots of networking questions for you, but they also throw in some other stuff just to keep you on your toes. Definitely worth a listen and, heck, subscribe. It's free!
(posted on Feb 11, 2008)

MGG 140: War Stories, Storage, and CPUs - John and Dave both bring war stories from their own computers and networks to share, along with some advice so hopefully you don't have to live through the same problems they did! Then it's time for listener questions and comments about hard drives and CPUs. Subscribe now for free and enjoy!
(posted on Feb 4, 2008)

MGG 139: Time Machine, Networking, and Switcher Questions! - Digging through the mailbag, discussion topics include Time Machine, extending your network, and some switcher-focused items. Don't miss it, subscribe (for free!) today!
(posted on Jan 27, 2008)

MGG 138: Transferring Files, Battery Life Tips, and Macworld Expo Debrief - Back from Macworld, Dave and John dig right into your questions, tips, and comments. Issues discussed include battery life tips, transferring files over the Internet, and printing from the web.
(posted on Jan 21, 2008)

MGG 137: Macworld Expo Wrap-up From Two Geeks - John and Dave wrap up Macworld Expo, talk about their favorite products, some of their experiences, and maybe even a rant or two (posted on Jan 18, 2008)

MGG 136: Remote Access from Macworld Expo Experiment (Gone Overboard!) - In a very unique take on their travel shows, Dave and John talk through Dave's remote TiVo experiment, touching on many Mac tips along the way (posted on Jan 15, 2008)

MGG 135: Manual Migration, Mail To-Do Management, Time Machine Explained - John and Dave take a tour through the Mac OS, discussing how to migrate manually, managing your To-Dos using Mail's Smart Mailboxes, changing Skype volume, and some fantastic listener feedback about how Time Machine works and what it's doing in the background. Plus, John and Dave might even share their Macworld Expo predictions! Don't miss it.
(posted on Jan 7, 2008)

MGG 134: Mail Speed-up, New Mac Tips, Delete from Smart Playlist, and More - Today's discussion finds John and Dave talking and sharing tips about best practices surrounding getting a new Mac, how to speed up Mail.app, a little more on sleep, plus the answer to deleting songs from within iTunes playlists! All this and more in this last episode of 2007. Subscribe, relax, and enjoy!
(posted on Dec 31, 2007)

MGG 133: System Updates, iPhoto Import, Router Issues and Santa - Christmas Eve finds John and Dave talking about System Updates, resolving issues with iPhoto imports, diagnosing a flaky router, and tracking Santa! Subscribe (for free!), download, and enjoy (posted on Dec 24, 2007)

MGG 132: I Command You To Sleep! - Dave and John help you put your Mac to sleep ... in their most entertaining fashion, of course! Additional topics covered include resolving iPhoto importing problems, understanding your router's place in the network, and sharing some of your travel tips (posted on Dec 17, 2007)

MGG 131: Macworld Tips and Paul Kent Interviewed - In this special Macworld Prep episode, John and Dave take a few minutes to share their favorite Expo attendance and travel tips for you. Learn the secrets these two insiders use each and every year to have a successful and enjoyable week. Then, Dave interviews Paul Kent, VP of IDG and head of all things Macworld. Definitely an episode to enjoy (posted on Dec 8, 2007)

MGG 130: Sync, Sync, Sync, and More! - The mailbox was overflowing with items related to .Mac, iSync, and more, so that's what this weeks' show focuses on. Subscribe and listen to John and Dave solve your problems and share your tips (posted on Dec 3, 2007)

MGG 129: Fixing Open With Menu, Sharing Calendars, Wirelessly Updating iPod touch, and More - Dave and John hit the ground running with a reminder to check your Mac's battery -- and why. Then it's off to listener questions and tips about fixing duplicates in the Open With menu, sharing calendars, wirelessly updating the iPod touch, and more (posted on Nov 26, 2007)

MGG 128: Leopard Fixes, Outlook to Mac Migration, Email Encryption and More - John and Dave are back again, discussing bad blocks, Leopard tweaks, migrating from Outlook to the Mac, and encrypting your email. Great stuff here this week, folks. Subscribe for free in iTunes today (posted on Nov 19, 2007)

MGG 127: Digital Life, Macworld Travel, Forcing Leopard Installations and More - Expo season is almost here, and John and Dave talk through a few related tips and helpful hints. Then digging into the Mac stuff your two Mac geeks discuss installing Leopard on older Macs, migrating to the Mac, and more. Don't miss this one, folks (posted on Nov 12, 2007)

MGG 126: Torrents, Automounting, Keychain Migration, and Leopard Nitty Gritty - Dave shares a tip for getting your keychain up to date if you've upgraded your Mac over the years. Dave and John talk more about Leopard's details, and also answer some of your questions and share your tips about torrent speeds, auto-mounting, waking remote Macs and UNIX (posted on Nov 5, 2007)

MGG 125: Two Geeks Talk Leopard, Torrents, Automounting, and More - Dave and John installed Leopard this weekend on a bunch of Macs, and have all sorts of juicy tidbits to share with you about Apple's new OS (posted on Oct 29, 2007)

MGG 124: Palm Sync, Setting PATH, Digging into Trash, and Macworld Hotel Deal - John and Dave talk through Palm syncing, discussing Unix's PATH on Mac OS X, customizing Smart Playlists in iTunes, and even dig deeper into the Trash. On top of all that, they've got details on where they'll be at Macworld Expo, and where YOU can stay at a discount (posted on Oct 22, 2007)

MGG 123: iPhoto, Deleting from Flash, Mouse Focus, and More - Listener comments and questions are this week's focus, driving us through topics such as iPhoto and Aperture, Deleting from Flash (without the Trash!), Keeping print servers alive, FireWire disconnects, and focusing your mouse without clicking (posted on Oct 8, 2007)

MGG 122: From PMNE, WireTap Studio, Travel Tips, Show Floor Thoughts and More - At the Podcast and New Media Expo, John and Dave share their reactions from what they saw at the show, products and sessions alike. And, of course, being on the road the two geeks share their travel experiences and tips (posted on Sep 30, 2007)

MGG 121: iPod nano and classic Reviewed, Remote Access, and Follow-ups - Dave reviews the iPod nano and classic, then he and John talk through your issues and questions about hard drives, remote access, and more (posted on Sep 24, 2007)

MGG 120: Passwords Explained, RAM Utilization, and .Mac Sync Usefulness - John and Dave explain Mac OS X's password security, decide whether or not .Mac sync is worth it, help an ailing hard drive, and more! Don't miss this special weekend edition of The Mac Geek Gab (posted on Sep 14, 2007)

MGG 119: Troubleshooting Tiger, Follow-ups, and Password Security - Dave and John help you troubleshoot Tiger, revive a non-booting Mac, and discuss the merits of Mac OS X password security (posted on Sep 10, 2007)

MGG 118: Reviewcast: Wi-Fire, Fireworks, AppFresh, & CSSEdit - In this Reviewcast, John and Dave review the Wi-Fire, Fireworks, AppFresh, and CSSEdit. Don't miss it (posted on Sep 3, 2007)

MGG 117: Trash, Migration and Applescript - John and Dave answer your questions, solve your problems, share your tips, and more (posted on Aug 27, 2007)

MGG 116: Fonts, Follow-ups, and Finding Disappearing Folders - John and Dave answer your questions about Fonts, Clicks, and Database as well as continuing on with existing topics including wireless security, disappearing folders, and the command line (posted on Aug 20, 2007)

MGG 115: Widgets, Video Capture, iDisk and Wireless Security - Once again, Dave and John are here to answer your e-mails and share your thoughts. This week, the topics range from Wireless Security to converting your old VHS tapes to something a little more digitally accessible. Plus, hear their thoughts on Apple's announcements last week. Tune in, download, and enjoy (posted on Aug 13, 2007)

MGG 114: Magnets, PDFs, Routing and Backups - Backups, customized PDF creation, AppleCare, Routing and Magnets are the topics of your questions answered in this week's Mac Geek Gab (posted on Aug 6, 2007)

MGG 113: Batteries, Security, College, and Hosting - Opening up the show to a few extended discussions about security, batteries, hosting and more, John and Dave dig deep for you while making sure to translate it all back into human (posted on Jul 30, 2007)

MGG 112: Finder, Mail, Printing, Ports and More - Dave and John talk through answers about the Finder, Mail.app, PDFPen, Printers, and Ports, and share your thoughts on AirPort reception and a few cool apps you found (posted on Jul 24, 2007)

MGG 111: iTunes, Imaging (drives), iPhone tips, and Intriguing New Questions - Dave and John talk through iTunes password and large file-management issues, share some tips about cloning your old Mac up to your new one, play some very interesting reader comments about the iPhone, and answer new questions about printing, Mail, and more (posted on Jul 16, 2007)

MGG 110: ReviewCast with Apple TV, FileJuicer, and More - In this special ReviewCast, John and Dave take some time up front to review a few products for you, including Apple TV, File Juicer, and a special Flash drive. Following that, the mailbag is dumped out and John and Dave get to work on answering your questions and sharing your tips (posted on Jul 2, 2007)

MGG 109: Networking, Partitions, AppleCare, and iTunes Libraries - Dave and John open the phones and the mailbag to mix in quite a few listener tips to the show today. Network, AirPort, Partiioning, and iTunes Library tips are just a few of the topics discussed in this week's fact-packed show (posted on Jun 25, 2007)

MGG 108: Installing, IP Addressing, IR and iTunes - Back from WWDC and in the groove again, Dave and John talk through your questions and tips about upgrading your Mac's hard drive and RAM, NVRAM vs. EFI, static vs. dynamic IP addresses, and Dave shares a tip about the IR port on new Mac notebooks (posted on Jun 18, 2007)

MGG 107: WWDC Keynote Dissected and Explained - Dave's at WWDC, and John takes a few minutes to interview him on his thoughts of the keynote announcements and more. Dave makes sure to explain the things that would likely have been missed if you weren't in the presentation hall, so make sure you catch this one (posted on Jun 12, 2007)

MGG 106: File Sharing, Performance Boosting, and Sleep Crashing - John and Dave talk about sharing files with other Macs, boosting your Macs performance, and perhaps even engaging in the geeky side of iPhone speculation. Also tonight included are some tips from listeners about sleep crashes and pesky Spotlight issues. Don't miss it (posted on Jun 4, 2007)

MGG 105: Upgrades, Audio, Networking, and Spotlight - Dave and John in front of one mic today talk about tweaking spotlight and network preferences, audio geekiness, and what upgrade paths make sense for you. Enjoy (posted on May 28, 2007)

MGG 104: AirPort/Extreme, Digital Audio, FileMaker, and More! - Dave and John are back, discussing and answering your comments about Airport/Extreme, Digital Audio, FileMaker, and more (posted on May 20, 2007)

MGG 103: All About FileMaker - Dave -- uber FileMaker geek -- chats with Ryan Rosenberg and Kevin Mallon of FileMaker about some of the geekier things that can be done with the FileMaker, but don't require you to be a geek to do them (posted on May 14, 2007)

MGG 102: Why Is There A Red Light In My Speaker Jack? - Optical audio, keyboard shortcuts, DVD regions, and MIME types all factor into today's discussion as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions (posted on May 7, 2007)

MGG 101: Printing, Prefs, Routers, and Rips (and Surround Sound!) - Lots of listener feedback answered after the week off, including Printing Defaults, Surround Sound, Ripping DVDs, and mail servers. Don't miss it (posted on Apr 30, 2007)

MGG 100: The Computing History of Two Geeks - After working hard to make all the back-end code work with three-digit episode numbers, John and Dave take a break to tour back over their 20-plus year friendship, the computers they've owned, and more. Not your typical Geek Gab, but not one to be missed, either (posted on Apr 16, 2007)

MGG 99: Sending Mail From Remote, Resetting Routers, Home Wiring - 99 episodes later, John and Dave are still at it, answering your questions and bantering away about all things Mac. Today, the geeks get into sending e-mail remotely, dealing with a pesky router, moving your iTunes library, and whether or not to wire your home. Oh, and probably more, too. Enjoy (posted on Apr 9, 2007)

MGG 98: Tips on Security, Audio, Cleaning Up Your Mac, and More - Lots of tips this week, including Mac OS X keychain settings, relaying audio across the Internet, networking using your power lines, Controlling podcasts, and more (posted on Apr 3, 2007)

MGG 97: Troubleshoot Your Woes With The Geeks - A mish-mash of topics, including Mail, Backups, BootCamp, iChat, and more (posted on Mar 26, 2007)

MGG 96: AirPort, Networking, and Vinyl... Yum! - John and Dave answer AirPort questions, delve into the finer points of Networking, help you transfer your vinyl to iTunes, and more (posted on Mar 19, 2007)

MGG 95: Syncing, Recording, Networking, and Small Business software - Today's mailbag episode includes topics like Syncing, Recording, Networking, and Small Business software, including an impromptu rave about FileMaker by Dave. Don't miss it (posted on Mar 12, 2007)

MGG 94: Clean-up, Optimize, and Tweak Your Mac With The Geeks - Cleaning up, understanding, and tweaking your Mac are the topics discussed in today's show. Strap in and get ready for blast-off on this wild ride with John and Dave (posted on Mar 5, 2007)

MGG 93: John and Dave Answer Your Questions - AirPort, VNC, Music Syncing, and auto-searching are just some of the topics covered by Dave, John, and the listeners in this edition of The Mac Geek Gab Podcast (posted on Feb 25, 2007)

MGG 92: Mailbag Goodies Galore With Your Questions Answered - No audio comments today, folks... It's all John and Dave, all the time, reading messages from the mailbag and solving your problems (posted on Feb 19, 2007)

MGG 91: Home Networking Dissected and Explained - Dave and John dig into what it takes to create -- and keep running -- a network of Macs in your home... and maybe some Windows machines, too (posted on Feb 12, 2007)

MGG 90: From Geek Speak to Human For You - ARD, WEP, 802.11n -- sound geeky? It is, but John and Dave translate it all into human language for your listening pleasure (posted on Jan 29, 2007)

MGG 89: Bulging Capacitors, Syncing iTunes, and ATA Busses Demystified - Bulging capacitors, syncing and sharing iTunes, and ATA busses are just a few of the topics covered in today's show. Listen as John and Dave demistify the geekier side of the Mac for you (posted on Jan 22, 2007)

MGG 88: Backup, Shutdown, Syncing and Storing - Back from Macworld Expo, Dave and John dig into the mailbag to answer your questions and solve your problems (posted on Jan 16, 2007)

MGG 87: Show Floor Reflections - John and Dave share their reactions from the show floor, the show vibe, and products noticed while at Macworld Expo (posted on Jan 13, 2007)

MGG 86: Reactions from the Keynote - At Macworld Expo, Dave and John share their reactions from the keynote speech and day one of the show (posted on Jan 10, 2007)

MGG 85: Windows on a Mac and More! - Dave and John talk about running Windows (and Windows-based apps) on your Mac, talking through all the options and giving you advice and direction. Not to be missed (posted on Jan 2, 2007)

MGG 84: Listener Questions Answered, DVD Mounting Problems, and Sharing Files Locally - John and Dave take time today to answer your questions, talk about DVD Mounting Problems, and continue to explore the issue of sharing files with other local users on your Mac (posted on Dec 26, 2006)

MGG 83: iPod Shuffle Reviewed, Remote Control - First up is a review of the new iPod shuffle, and then John and Dave answer your questions about all things Mac... and beyond (posted on Dec 19, 2006)

MGG 82: IR Remotes, Batteries, Freezing Macs, and More! - After a week-long hiatus, Dave and John are back in full swing, answering your questions and playing your comments about remote controls, iChat nicknames, freezing Macs, and more (posted on Dec 11, 2006)

MGG 81: Macworld Expo Preview Interview With Paul Kent - This show features an interview with Paul Kent, VP at IDG, to talk about the upcoming Macworld Expo. Coupon codes and more are included (posted on Dec 1, 2006)

MGG 80: Wishlists of the Geeks, Holiday Coupon Codes, and More - It's holiday season, and John and Dave talk through their wishlists... but these aren't normal wishlists -- these only include things that don't yet exist! Plus, coupons from all your favorite vendors... Listen, and save (posted on Nov 27, 2006)

MGG 79: iPod Batteries, Securing Your Files, and More! - Dave and John talk through replacing your iPod battery, locking and securing files and folders, reformatting your Mac, and more. Plus, here more about their plans for Macworld Expo... you don't want to miss this (posted on Nov 20, 2006)

MGG 78: Sorting Downloads, Easy VPN, and Troubleshooting From The Pros - Want to be sure you're sorting your downloads by the date you downloaded it? Perhaps you need to set up a quick and easy VPN? Or maybe you just want to hear the pros troubleshoot a few Mac issues? Subscribe and enjoy... it's free (posted on Nov 13, 2006)

MGG 77: Core vs Core 2 - Who Cares About 64-bits? - With more and more Macs using the Core 2 Duo processors, Dave and John take you on a tour of exactly what this means, why it matters, and whether or not you should care. Listen in, folks... all this, and your questions and queries answered, too (posted on Nov 8, 2006)

MGG 76: Core 2 Duo, Shortcuts, and More - John and Dave talk through the differences in the Intel Core 2 Duo, and other additions to the MacBook Pro. On top of that, some of your tips and questions are shared with the listening audience. Subscribe, slurp it down, and enjoy (posted on Oct 28, 2006)

MGG 75: Syncing, Sleeping, Spindown and Skype - This week, it's all about you! Answering your questions and sharing your tips on Syncing, Sleep, Spindown, and Skype, this one's just... succulent (posted on Oct 23, 2006)

MGG 74: Digital Life, More Shortcuts, and Then Some - John attended the Digital Life show this week, with lots to report. Then he and Dave follow-up on the keyboard shortcuts discussion from last episode... All this, and more... download now, and listen when you like (posted on Oct 16, 2006)

MGG 73: All the Strokes for All Mac Folks - The long-awaited keyboard shortcuts show is here. John and Dave go through so much it'll make your head spin. Quit reading this and get to listening! Then when you're done, send in your favorites. Let the conversation begin (posted on Oct 8, 2006)

MGG 72: Geeks at Portable Media Expo - Back at Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California, John and Dave are joined by Weekly Roundup host Ricky Spero to talk about the new Mac Pro. Other topics include items from the show floor, plus a brief talk-through of the latest in Apple's round of trademark defence (posted on Sep 30, 2006)

MGG 71: Apps, Tips, Questions, and Quips - Continuing the discussions started with their favorite apps and such in last week's show, John and Dave share some of your favorite apps and tips, then answer some of your questions and embark on a few geek-related discussions (posted on Sep 25, 2006)

MGG 70: Favorite New Apps of Two Mac Geeks - John and Dave talk through some of the apps they've found and begun using recently (posted on Sep 18, 2006)

MGG 69: Mailbag Querys and Tips... Listener Feedback Answered and Shared - For this week's episode, John and Dave answer your questions and share your tips that have been filling up the mailbag as of late. Covering topics such as Automator, USB sharing, and resurrecting a dead Mac, you won't want to miss a single minute (posted on Sep 11, 2006)

MGG 68: Mac Networkers Retreat Interview With Paul Kent - For this special edition episode, Dave interviews Paul Kent of IDG World Expo about the upcoming Mac Networkers Retreat conference. Download and listen to find out more about this unique conference, who its for, and what you'll learn if you attend (posted on Sep 7, 2006)

MGG 67: Email Management with IMAP Plus Tips and Tricks to Share - The info just keeps flowing here, folks. Of course, last week's discussion on e-mail management generated a lot of feedback, and Dave and John talk through that. Additionally, continuing conversations on DVD Ripping, VPNs, and Window management round out this week's episode (posted on Aug 28, 2006)

MGG 66: More DVD Ripping, and What E-mail Client Is Right For Dave? - Last week's discussion about DVD ripping stirred up quite the pot, so that conversation continues, along with others, plus Dave (re-)considers Apple's Mail.app as his e-mail client of choice. It all makes for some interesting and discussion, folks, and we let YOU be a fly-on-the-wall to soak up the geeky tidbits (posted on Aug 21, 2006)

MGG 65: How Your Mac Works, DVD Ripping, Permissions Questions Answered - Dave and John take their time to answer your questions about DVD ripping, Permissions, and more. Download, press play, and enjoy (posted on Aug 14, 2006)

MGG 64: Mac Pro, WWDC, and the Mailbag - Automator, TiVo, and More! - John and Dave discuss the announcements from today's WWDC Keynote, and then return to previous topics to address your questions about Automator and TiVo. This is chock full of info you won't want to miss (posted on Aug 7, 2006)

MGG 63: All About Automator - Joined by guest gabber Ricky Spero, John and Dave talk through Apple's Automator; detailing what it is, what they've done with it, and how you can use it to make your life simpler (posted on Jul 31, 2006)

MGG 62: MacBook Pro Airline Solution and More! - With Dave fresh off the plane from Chicago, this short(er) show talks about a cool few things we all found, including an airline adapter for the MacBook Pro that Dave tested, and it works! All this and more! Tune in and enjoy (posted on Jul 26, 2006)

MGG 61: Upgrading Your Mac, Recording Audio, and More! - Back for another round, John and Dave dig into the mailbag to talk about upgrading your Mac, recording audio, using your MacBook Pro on airplanes and more. Of course, the topic of talking on one's cell phone while driving makes an encore appearance, as well (posted on Jul 17, 2006)

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