Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance (Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson)
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| 14 Mar 2022 | From Apple to Vigorish | 01:20:27 | |
 Learn about a portable screen for your laptop, how to reset your Apple mouse, how to resolve Safari errors and more with Pilot Pete, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton this week. Of course, there are lots of (fun?) tangents your three favorite geeks take you on, as well, PLUS the first "Strange Things Found" inclusion in seventeen years. All this and more, just press play and enjoy! | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Once You Go Mac, You'll Never Go Back | 01:18:16 | |
 John, Dave, and Pilot Pete get together from not just three different time zones, but two different countries! They talk about macOS 12.3, the best upgrade migration path, SXSW 2022, and more. Quick Tips include a new Force Quit shortcut, putting iCloud Drive on your Desktop, and much more. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with your three favorite geeks! | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Rabbit Holes and Adjacent Universes | 01:24:21 | |
 Quick Tips rule the day here, with Pete, John, and Dave sharing how to stop Facebook from disabling your audio, finding menu items in macOS, connecting two sets of AirPods to your Apple TV and much more. Your questions are answered, too, about blocking websites, parental controls, Disabling 5G and more. But it's the Rabbit Hole Tangents that your three favorite geeks dive down which make things fun, isn't it? Press play and learn five new things...including learning where this episode really goes! | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | The Cost-Mart in Kasketchewan | 01:41:12 | |
 Allison Sheridan joins Dave and John this week to help you learn at least five new things! Quick Tips include seeing Mac App Store progress, uses for Tab Groups, configuring printer defaults, and more. Then it’s on to answering your questions about choosing the right Mac Studio, resolving “The file […] | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | Clouding As a Verb | 01:21:04 | |
 It's true, we "cloud" things now. It's a thing. On top of that, iCloud Private Relay is also a thing, and it's not necessarily a good one yet. But it's in beta, so give it time. Plex's new Discovery Watchlist is also in beta, with similar results. No worries, your three favorite geeks talk you through all of this and more. Listen as Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton share your quick tips, some Cool Stuff Found, and mostly answer your questions to ensure we all learn five new things from this week's episode. Press play and enjoy! | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Time Slows All Computers | 01:21:50 | |
 Google email is no longer free, Preview has Zoom, iPadOS has Low Power Mode, and you can use Spotlight and Screenshots for notes. Also learn the best ways to remote access into your Mac from your iPhone while you're on the road. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | Cool Stuff (and Jeff Gamet) Found! | 01:22:01 | |
 Jeff Gamet joins John and Dave today to share all kinds of Cool Stuff Found with you. Categories range from MagSafe car mounts to mechanical keyboards, to USB adapters and more. Listen to your three favorite geeks have their minds blown by a listener submission about Remote Access, and then there […] | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Never Say Never...Except When Excavating | 01:26:54 | |
 Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus joins your two favorite geeks this week to talk Apple’s Self Service repairs, Keyboard Shortcuts, Screen Layout, and Twinkly lights! Of course, John and Dave make sure to keep things on the rails with your favorite Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found, as well. Press play […] | |||
| 16 May 2022 | A Synology Geek Gab | 01:15:18 | |
 Synology’s DiskStations are a popular item amongst all of us here in the MGG Family, listeners and hosts all included! Listen today as guest Jeff Gamet makes a hasty return to join John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete to talk all things Synology and Network Attached Storage. Press […] | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Don't Store Your iPhone In Your Navel | 01:20:25 | |
 Quick Tips for keyboard shortcuts, viewing messages, and speed tests are just the first segment of this week’s episode. Listen as John, Dave, and Pilot Pete navigate you through understanding managing the Finder sidebar, tweaking your batteries, choosing storage, and ensuring your DNS will let you connect to hotel Wi-Fi. […] | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Qi vs. MagSafe, Split Screen, and More! | 01:21:27 | |
 What are the differences between Qi and MagSafe? Listen as your three favorite geeks talk through all this and more. Split screen, searching in Messages, finding hidden drafts in Mail, and Google resuming free GSuite access are just a few of the topics that John, Dave, and Pilot Pete dig […] | |||
| 30 May 2022 | Jiggle Mode Galore | 01:21:38 | |
 Dave’s been testing the new Synology RT6600ax router and has some “first look” thoughts to share. He, John, and Pete continue by answering your questions about mesh networks, VLANs, IoT devices, and more. Cool Stuff Found this week includes places to find discounted (or free!) apps, options for portable screens, […] | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Geeky Reactions to Apple's WWDC22 Keynote | 01:22:54 | |
 Apple’s WWDC conference is this week, with a slew of new announcements for both Developers and end users alike. Listen as John, Dave, and Pilot Pete share their initial reactions to Apple’s latest news, digging in to provide some context as only your three favorite geeks can. Press play and […] | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | We Are Just 17 (If You Know What We Mean) | 01:29:18 | |
 Happy Birthday to us all! It’s true… 17 years ago today (to the day!) John and Dave released the first Mac Geek Gab episode (called “TMO To Go”) and Pilot Pete joined not to long afterwards. It’s been 17 years of answering your questions, sharing Cool Stuff Found, learning Quick […] | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | Take Me Down to Tangent City | 01:27:00 | |
 What are your thoughts on backup internet connections, programming NFC tags, expiration dates on consumer products, DACs for your devices, and more? If you don’t have any of these yet, you will once you listen because these are just a few of the tangents John and Dave will walk you […] | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | You Can Dangle Your Dongle | 01:23:00 | |
 Did you know that macOS will tell you which Wi-Fi channel you should use on your router? How about that you can type in specific start and end times for iPhone calendar appointments? How about seeing the wireless charging draw of your iPhone? You will after you listen to just […] | |||
| 04 Jul 2022 | Leaf Out, Man | 01:22:37 | |
 Wanna sync multiple folders amongst all your Macs, rename your Bluetooth devices, keep your Mac awake? Dave, John, and Pilot Pete have you covered! Also: are your meetings “virtual” or “remote”? Your three favorite geeks help you figure that out, too. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new […] | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | AI, Steve Jobs, and a Watermelon | 01:17:47 | |
 Did you ever want to pin a tab inside a Tab Group? How about using your Mac as a power bank? Want a refurb Mac Studio? Today’s your lucky day, and that’s just the start of the show! John and Dave share Quick Tips to get things rolling and then […] | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Where Is the iMac Studio? | 01:17:24 | |
 Did you know you can choose specific windows in your Mac’s Cmd-Tab app-switcher? How about an easy—and automatic—way of connecting to your home devices while traveling? Do you keep AirTags in your luggage? And…would you buy an iMac Studio? Listen as John F. Braun, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton talk […] | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | Summer Travel Season Tips...and More! | 01:16:22 | |
 Did you know that “Optimize Charging” actually charges your iPhone more slowly? How about the *best* place to put your AirTag when traveling? What about the Hamilton Maneuver? These, and more, are among the five new things you’re guaranteed to learn in this week’s episode. Join Dave, John, and Pilot […] | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | Socket 939 | 01:16:48 | |
 Don’t get caught using—and losing—your Google Authenticator data. Do get caught solving your Apple TV syncing issues…and Contact Duplication…and so, so much more. Listen as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions to ensure you learn at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks! […] | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | By The Way, Alexa | 01:23:08 | |
 Want a quick way to send the same iMessage to another person? How about customizing the icons of your PDFs? Quick Tips are your friends, and John, Dave, and Pilot Pete have plenty for you this week. That’s not all, though! You get to learn how to technologically-enhance your outdoor […] | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Home Theater Geek Gab...and More! | 01:18:54 | |
 Our TVs have become more and more complex over the years, and more and more integrated with the rest of our computing lives. Listen as John and Dave talk about John’s new TV and what changes that inflicts upon his existing setup. That’s not all, though! Your two favorite geeks […] | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | Photos, Privacy, VPNs, and More! | 01:22:05 | |
 Worried about your browsing privacy? Wanna stack your credit card rebates? Need to edit the dates on your photos? John, Dave, and Pilot Pete have you covered! Listen as your three favorite geeks share their thoughts, answers, and tips about all these topics and much much more. Press play and […] | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | No One Wants Unsolicited AirDrop Requests | 01:20:36 | |
 Learn how to ensure your Wi-Fi is always on at home, how to see your Apple Watch’s charge status, how to find unread messages, how to troubleshoot application permissions on your Mac, and how to avoid unsolicited AirDrop Requests with John, Dave, and Pilot Pete. Listen as your three favorite […] | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | Monitoring the Weather, Your Photos...and Yourself! | 01:13:01 | |
 Do you find productivity monitoring software creepy? Of course you do! But how about if you use it on yourself? If you’d rather just monitor the weather, your three favorite geeks (and fellow MGG listeners) have answers for you. That’s not all, though! Listen as Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, […] | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | Geeking FAR OUT with Apple's Event | 01:08:14 | |
 Apple held its “Far Out” event today and John, Pete, and Dave are here to share their reactions to the new iPhones…and more! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 945 for Wednesday, September 7, 2022 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:03:59 iPhone 14 […] | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | Sharing Our PINs Like it’s Nuthin’ | 01:29:04 | |
 iOS 16 is out and your three favorite geeks take you through their favorite features…some of which are hidden in plain sight! That’s not all, though. Your questions are answered, your Quick Tips are shared, and Dave even throws in a Cool Stuff Found for you, Pete, and John, too. […] | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | The Land of Pulling Things Out of My Backside | 01:24:35 | |
 This episode has even more iOS 16 Quick Tips including Lock Screen, Keyboard Touch, Battery, Photos, and Service History. That’s not all, though! Pete, John, and Dave answer your questions about connecting to your printers, controlling iCloud Drive, and Migrating your iPhone. Plus, Synology shares a statement about the future […] | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | From Mood Rings to Move Rings | 01:24:47 | |
 Quick Tips to resize macOS background windows, quick-delete apps on your iPhone, get perfect shape in markup, and finding your Apple Books are just how your three favorite geeks start this episode. Then John, Dave, and Pete answer your questions and share tips about archiving your email, fixing the Mac […] | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Siri Tricks, AirPort Secrets, and Fun VaporWare | 01:21:26 | |
 Siri can do SO many things for you now, including restarting, battery level, and controlling the flashlight in fun ways. Plus, want an easier way to launch the camera? Listen as John and Dave share all of your favorite tips and then answer your questions. Plus, your two favorite geeks […] | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Conjuring Up The Battery Person | 01:20:25 | |
 Which router should you buy? How much free space do I really have on my Mac? Where are my AirPods? These are just some of your questions answered by your three favorite geeks here this week. And then there are the Quick Tips. Oh, man, are there Quick Tips. Listen as […] | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Beware Alert Blindness | 01:28:36 | |
 Your Apple and tech questions answered include Doug, who has trouble with Safari loading pages, Bob, whose DiskStation is being hacked, and Richard, who wants to connect external drives to his Mac. Also, learn how to check your Carbon Copy Cloner Free Space Requirement to be sure you’re not over-filling […] | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | Change is...Bad? | 01:33:10 | |
 Apple makes changes, mayhem ensues! Except when it doesn’t and everything’s fine. Listen as John, Pete, and Dave talk through Apple’s changes of the week, from new hardware to newly-released operating systems. macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16.1, new iPads, new Apple TVs…all of it needs to be dissected by your three […] | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | What Madness Is This?!? (aka macOS Ventura's System Settings) | 01:18:03 | |
 macOS Ventura changed the way we manage preferences with its System Settings app…and lots of things aren’t where we’d expect to find them! Listen as John tries to help Dave make sense of some of these…and maybe that helps us all! There’s more: your two favorite geeks dig into your […] | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | You Mean To Say Purpler | 01:19:32 | |
 Cool Stuff Found rules the day today, with Continuity Camera mounts, Lightroom replacements, Email tweaks, and the final word on 3-in-1 Charging Cubes. That’s not all, though. John, Pete, and Dave dissect (and maybe even answer!) your questions about Ventura’s extra CPU usage, syncing text replacement, AirTag notifications and more. […] | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself | 01:19:22 | |
 Tips for your iPhone and Apple Watch start today’s episode, including some often-overlooked nuances of Focus Modes to make your life even better. Then John, Dave, and Pete answer your questions about MacBooks losing battery during sleep, Apple TV installations, Stage Manager and more. Some Cool Stuff Found rounds out […] | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | My Lizard Brain Knows It | 01:20:20 | |
 Did you know you could change your iPhone’s Wi-Fi network during the setup process? How about the Terminal’s ability to show you a list of remote connection options? These are just the first two Quick Tips this week, and it continues from there, folks! Listen as John and Dave take […] | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | Down The Meta Rabbit Hole | 01:14:35 | |
 Did you know about macOS Ventura’s Background Noise? How about making Apple Pay easier on your Apple Watch? Quick Tips rule the day here…right up until the tangents take over! Yep, this one’s got more rabbit holes than most, but you get to join your three favorite geeks having fun […] | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | NFC Tags are Technological Rabbits | 01:19:36 | |
 Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 958 for Monday, December 5, 2022 Paul-QT-Restart Your Apple TV Remote by Pressing TV+Volume-Down for 5 Seconds 00:02:48 Requiem for a Keyboard Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found 00:07:15 Ben-CSF-954–Script to […] | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | We Need That Five Sense Experience | 01:23:36 | |
 Terminal tips to do make tricky things easy, an Apple Pencil alternative, Robots to clean your home and your pool, and a hidden pinball game are just the first few things you’ll hear from John, Pete, and Dave in this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode. Plus, with answers to important […] | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | Headless Macs, Resizing Images, Cable Modems, and More | 01:22:16 | |
 Finding geeks ways to make your computing life more efficient is fun, and your three favorite geeks share tips for resizing images, managing calendars, using the Finder’s toolbar, controlling your Apple TV and much, much more. Listen as John, Pete, and Dave answer your questions and share your tips, ensuring […] | |||
| 26 Dec 2022 | macOS Ventura Is Apple's Vista | 01:18:41 | |
 Quick Tips about Apple Pay, Spotlight, Advanced Data Protection, iCloud Storage, Picture-in-Picture, Apple Watch, and Stage Manager are just the start of today’s episode! Then your three favorite geeks go on to help solve your macOS Ventura woes (as much as that’s possible!), discuss the best way to configure DNS, […] | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | LastPass vs. Southwest Airlines: Whose Month Was Worse? | 01:17:15 | |
 This week your three favorite geeks talk about tunnels! Listen to learn about SSH tunnels, Cloudflare Tunnels, and maybe another kind of tunnel. That’s not all, though! You’ve got Cool Stuff Found, your questions answered about iCloud Keychain, Messages, CarPlay, and Screen Sharing. Plus, John, Pete, and Dave answer the […] | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | CSF from CES 2023 | 01:14:33 | |
 Matter, MagSafe, Turntables, and TVs are just a few of the technologies your three favorite geeks encountered at CES 2023. Listen as John, Dave, and Pete talk through these and more as they share all the Cool Stuff they Found in Las Vegas. That’s not all, though! The episode starts […] | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | Something Somewhere Is FUBAR | 01:19:48 | |
 Answers to your questions about USB (including USB 4!), apps not launching in Ventura, the longevity of M1 Macs, formatting external drives, and filtering Mail are all here, courtesy of your three favorite geeks. John, Pete, and Dave also take you through a slew of Quick Tips about Notes, Contacts, […] | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | You Don’t Have to Beat The Guillotine | 01:16:33 | |
 Apple’s new M2-family chips see updated Mac mini and MacBook Pro models, and Dave, John, and Pete talk through the impacts of that…for them and for you. Quick Tips rule the week, with the Finder sidebar getting special attention. Keyboard shortcuts are the runner-up, too, with lots of love there, […] | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | No One Has “Mouse” | 01:14:29 | |
 Learn keyboard shortcuts for logging into your Mac, tricks for controlling Open/Save dialogs, using Conversation Mode to Translate voice conversations, how to set multiple timers, and more. And it’s not just Quick Tips that your three favorite geeks feature this week, there’s a TON of Cool Stuff Found. John, Dave, […] | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | You Beat Me To The Ding | 01:18:30 | |
 Quick Tips for your Mac and iPhone about Siri, QR codes, Voice Isolation, and Multi-Port USB-C Chargers are just the beginning today. After that, your three favorite geeks provide answers to your questions about configuring your network, properly ejecting disks, waking up your Mac remotely, and much more. Plus, John, […] | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | Don't Mute Me, Bro | 01:15:05 | |
 iOS 16 Includes a new “Block Sender” shortcut along with a bunch of stuff added to the Lock Screen, and you can use Siri to control your Apple TV. That’s just a sampling of the Quick Tips your two favorite geeks share to start the show. Listen as John and […] | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | They Find The Beer Fridge First | 01:22:00 | |
 What is your current backup routine? Do you even need one anymore? John, Dave, and Pete talk through answers to all your questions, including this one! Other questions answered include how to dry wet AirPods, sharing only certain Contact info, using Security Keys with Apple Devices, fixing macOS Ventura’s pesky […] | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | It's an Interrupt Issue | 01:14:16 | |
 Press play to learn how to use your Apple Pencil to take screenshots and create tags on your iPad, make your iPhone display ALL the entries from Google Calendar, and much more! Join Dave, John, and Pilot Pete as they answer your questions and solve your problems, ensuring you learn […] | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | Spam, Siri, Sorting, and Stuff | 01:20:23 | |
 What do you use for spam filtering? How do you efficiently file Mail? What’s your favorite trick for the macOS Finder? Listen as your three geeks share their and your thoughts on this while answering your questions and helping to solve your problems. Press play and learn five new things […] | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Where Did My Memory Go? | 01:16:19 | |
 Is your Mac running out of memory? It might tell you it is, but is it really, or is something else going on? Listen as John F. Braun, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton talk through this and all your other questions, providing context, answers, and those tangential Quick Tips that […] | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Safari Swipes, Finder Drags, and Pings Galore | 01:16:36 | |
 The Finder can be a drag…the good kind! And swiping right in Safari might not have the effect you think. Press play and listen to John F. Braun, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton share these Quick Tips and SO many more. Plus, your three favorite geeks answer your questions and […] | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | I Didn’t Use The H Word! | 01:10:22 | |
 Unlock the secrets of Finder with sorting, dragging, and tagging mastery! Experience lightning-fast message reactions, and let John and Dave guide you in conquering Safari spam notifications. Join the thrilling adventure with your two all-time favorite geeks, diving into your questions and unveiling tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more to […] | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Is It The Yorkshiremen or ChatGPT? | 01:18:55 | |
 In the latest episode of Mac Geek Gab, our three favorite geeks, Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete, delivered an exciting and informative podcast that touched on a variety of topics. From quick tips to detailed discussions, episode 975 is packed with valuable information for Mac enthusiasts. The […] | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | We Don't Have Time For Patience! | 01:20:04 | |
 Welcome to Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023! Today, your three favorite geeks – Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and John F. Braun – are here to guide you through a fascinating episode filled with Quick Tips, app recommendations, and troubleshooting advice. Remember, our motto is: Don’t Get […] | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Hey Siri, Use Your Words | 01:25:16 | |
 This week, your three favorite geeks delve into some of the coolest tech finds for Apple users, share insightful tips, and answer listener questions. Let’s explore the highlights of Mac Geek Gab 977, aired on Monday, April 17th, 2023. Cool Stuff Found The podcast starts with an interesting collection of […] | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | Heisenbugs Are Expected Behavior | 01:17:24 | |
 Welcome back, Mac Geek Gab listeners! In episode 978, our hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete dive into a wide range of Mac tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. This episode is packed with valuable advice for Mac users, covering topics from setting a shared screenshots folder to managing […] | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Hidden Files, Address Bar Navigation, and HomeKit Cameras | 01:12:04 | |
 In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton start with some Quick Tips shared by the audience. Bruce, Erik, Ben, and Wayne share the tip of using Cmd-Shift-Period for showing hidden/invisible files in Finder. Scott shares a better way of navigating messages on […] | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Your Text is Human Written | 01:21:04 | |
 Are you a Mac user looking to keep up with the latest tech tips and tricks? Then you don’t want to miss Mac Geek Gab 980! In this episode, hosts Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton share their expertise and knowledge on a range of topics, from Apple […] | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Strong and Wrong on the 5:15 | 01:19:17 | |
 Welcome to another exciting episode of Mac Geek Gab, hosted by Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete. In this episode, we’ll explore a variety of quick tips to enhance your Mac experience, discuss popular notetaking apps, and share some cool stuff we found. So sit back, relax, and […] | |||
| 22 May 2023 | Navigating Hotel Notes-ifornia | 01:27:38 | |
 In this episode, hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete kicked off with listener Dan’s quick tip on how to select groups of photos on iPhone rapidly. Dan discovered that swiping from left to right, starting from the first desired photo and scrolling downwards without lifting your finger, […] | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint | 01:17:23 | |
 Welcome back, Mac Geeks! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, your go-to podcast for all things Mac, our hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete dive deep into the digital waters of Apple’s ecosystem, covering everything from Quick Tips to solving your burning questions. So, strap in […] | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Sit On Your Hands | 01:19:57 | |
 In this episode Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete bring you a treasure trove of quick tips, insights, cool stuff found, troubleshooting mistakes, and expert advice. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a mind-blowing Apple journey. As we always say, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech knowledge! Quick […] | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | We Truly Live in a World of Wonder | 01:14:00 | |
 Jeff Gamet joins Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton to talk about Apple’s WWDC announcements including the new 15″ MacBook Air, the Apple Silicon Mac Pro, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma and, of course, Apple’s new spatial computing headset: The Apple Vision Pro. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 985 […] | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Just Use Your Nose | 01:16:44 | |
 In this episode, your two favorite geeks share some incredible quick tips, cool stuff found, and answer burning questions from the Mac geek community. So, fasten your seatbelts and join us as we dive into the world of Mac tips and tricks. Remember, as Dave and Pilot Pete always say, […] | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Unexpected Ripple Effects | 01:22:57 | |
 Hey there, fellow tech enthusiast! Dave and Pete kicked things off by discussing some neat ideas to keep you organized. They talked about the power of creating a dedicated Notes folder, where you can jot down important information or even take pictures of where you’ve placed items. It’s like having […] | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Watch Out For ConWare | 01:22:20 | |
 Kicking off this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete share a listener’s clever suggestion about storing receipts and user manuals in the Books app, a novel way to keep things organized and easily accessible. Your two favorite geeks then explore the little-known trick of shrinking the picture-in-picture […] | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Just Call It Touch-Touch | 01:13:27 | |
 In this Mac Geek Gab episode, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete start with app permissions and then dive into the world of shortcuts, offering valuable resources like MacSparky’s field guide. Listener Ben contributes a shortcut for opening folders in the Finder, and the hosts discuss the magic of the option […] | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | If It Ain't Broke, Fix It 'Til It Is! | 01:19:49 | |
 In this high-flying episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton unleash a treasure trove of quick Mac tips and tricks. They kick things off by zooming through system settings, with Pilot Pete navigating users on a shortcut to access them with the Option key. Not stopping there, […] | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | That's Not Junk Mail, Apple | 01:17:51 | |
 Opening with a hack about the Apple Watch weather app, hosts Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete journey into diverse topics including naval aviation in Pensacola and how to navigate the tricky waters of Apple Mail’s spam filters. They exchange insights on Apple’s seemingly erratic spam filtering and propose potential solutions […] | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | Tech, Travel, AI, & Audio Cool Stuff Found | 01:18:25 | |
 This week on Mac Geek Gab, hosts Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton delve into a plethora of Cool Stuff Found. There are too many to list, but they include a new listener find, YouGetSignal, an open port check tool crucial for maintaining seamless connectivity by revealing blocked and open ports […] | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | The MGG Caucus @ Macstock 7 | 01:05:12 | |
 For this special episode, Dave Hamilton hosts the “Mac Geek Gab Caucus” live from the Macstock Conference. Joined by a robust panel including Pilot Pete, Allison Sheridan, Jeff Gamet, John F. Braun, and Adam Christianson, they launch into a retrospective on automation on Mac platforms, showcasing their diverse preferences for […] | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | You Just Hit a Bump | 01:18:54 | |
 Delve into a treasure trove of Quick Tips and advice for the Mac community with your two favorite geeks as they kick off this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode! Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton start with screenshot shortcuts, followed by a spotlight on using Spotlight instead of System Settings. They […] | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | The Universe is Listening! | 01:23:05 | |
 Adam Christianson joins Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton this week to dive deep into a slew of Apple-centric topics. They kicked off with a series of Quick Tips, guiding users through optimizing cellular data settings, using keyboard shortcuts in Pages, and even the quirky tip of FaceTiming oneself. In a […] | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Another Week, Another New Mac | 01:21:36 | |
 From unlocking the secrets of the command key in Spotlight to the ins and outs of Siri commands for Apple TVs, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton leave no stone unturned. They navigate the intricacies of the Synology interface, dive deep into the custom domains world of iCloud Plus, and address […] | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | That Sweet 2.4GHz Gold | 01:16:34 | |
 In the latest Mac Geek Gab episode, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton share nifty Quick Tips like how to quickly check your iPhone storage when apps act up, and the trick to tweak Weather app’s Location settings for widgets. They tackle listener questions head-on, offering solutions for cleaning up the […] | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | We're Just Here For The Free Wi-Fi | 01:26:04 | |
 In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton take you on a tour of Cool Stuff Found and answers to pesky questions…with a little story time thrown in for good measure! Kicking off Cool Stuff Found, MarkM introduced a savvy shortcut, allowing users to harness the […] | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Geeky Reactions to Apple's Wonderlust Event | 01:14:45 | |
 Jeff Gamet joins Dave Hamilton today to dissect and share reactions to Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch announcements at their Wonderlust event. Topics include the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, changes to cables, thinner bezels, titanium, and more. Listen […] | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Thanks for Teaching Us to Fish | 01:18:48 | |
 In this, the 1000th episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into the realm of iOS 17, shedding light on offline map downloads, storage optimization, and Apple’s music recognition. They tackle a barrage of listener questions, discussing solutions for Spotify users with Shazam’s Apple Music default […] | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Talk Nerdy To Me | 01:21:11 | |
 In this weeks Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete jump straight into the tech jungle with a myriad of Apple tips and tricks. Starting with a listener’s CarPlay guidance to silence directions, they roll into watchOS 10 tweaks, including the revamped way of switching watch faces. Dennis Jurgensen […] | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Support For The Tag-Challenged! | 01:24:06 | |
 In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into a treasure trove of quick tips and solutions for Apple enthusiasts. Right off the bat, they explore quirky functionalities like cutting paper out of pictures and plopping it into Notes, crafting stickers with iOS 17, and utilizing […] | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Schrödinger's Ringtone | 01:16:31 | |
 Dive into a tech-filled journey with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton! This week on Mac Geek Gab, they serve up quick tips just for you: from enabling your iPhone Camera’s “Spirit Level” and Grid features in iOS 17, tweaking wallpaper settings in Sonoma, to a crucial warning about editing ringtones […] | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Head-Banging With AppleScript | 01:24:11 | |
 You’ve got some juicy tidbits from Mac Geek Gab 1004 with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton. Ready? Raise your watch, say “five minutes,” and boom – timer set. Jazz up your Notebook with emojis in the folder names, create a dedicated email address for newsletters, and if you’re into privacy, […] | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | Saying "I Need Help" Costs Nothing | 01:15:20 | |
 Dive into the latest and greatest from Mac Geek Gab 1005 with Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete! For a seamless tech experience, here’s what you need to know: Get full-page screenshots on iOS with the “Screen” and “Full Page” tab option. Rotate your StandBy to Portrait to quickly kill that […] | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Like a Caveman! | 01:24:04 | |
 You’ve got the latest tips and tricks from this week’s Mac Geek Gab 1006 with special guest Adam Christianson joining Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete. Dive into the efficiency realm with quick methods like opening QR codes on iOS without a secondary device and mastering keyboard shortcuts for Finder, dashes, […] | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | Geeky Reactions to Apple's "Scary Fast" Event | 00:46:36 | |
 This bonus Mac Geek Gab episode sees Jeff Gamet, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton sharing their hot takes on Apple’s “Scary Fast” event. They dissect the unveiling of the new iMacs, the remarkable M3 MacBook Pros, and mull over the conspicuous absence of a Mac mini announcement. As they deep […] | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | 5,862 Days of Pre-Flight | 01:16:08 | |
 This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive headlong into aviation apps, tossing Quick Tips like confetti along the way. Get the lowdown on everything from X-Plane’s virtual skies to Sentry ADS-B’s real-time flight data, and manage your electronic cockpit with apps like ForeFlight and FliteDeck […] | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | You Have Our Permission | 01:19:23 | |
 This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive deep into the nitty-gritty of your Apple products starting with some savvy Quick Tips. Discover how a simple left-to-right tug in iPhone Messages can revolutionize your reply game, and get the low-down on summoning the Keyboard Viewer for […] | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | The Finest Green Bubble Potatoes | 01:23:12 | |
 Dive into quick tips like using Command-Shift-V to paste without formatting, clicking on the desktop to clear windows and reveal Sonoma Desktop Widgets, and understanding the differences between created and edited dates in Notes. Learn about the upcoming RCS messaging for iPhone, not end-to-end encrypted, and the nuances of setting […] | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | Trust The Nav | 01:21:43 | |
 Step into the world of Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton, where tech tips and tricks are just a swipe away. Discover the simple yet game-changing tip of swiping to delete digits in iPhone calculators, and elevate your MacOS messaging efficiency with the ‘⌘E’ shortcut […] | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | There's a DAC in Your Dongle | 01:22:44 | |
 In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and user questions, ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game. Starting with a nifty trick from James, learn to quickly access photos in iPhone messages with a press and […] | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | Yummy Worms and Batteries | 01:25:22 | |
 This week on Mac Geek Gab 1013, you’re in for a treat with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton sharing their tech wisdom. Starting with Quick Tips, learn the nifty trick of using Command-Drag to force a file to open with a specific app, and understand why copying as […] | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | The Student Becomes The Master | 01:23:05 | |
 This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and savvy tricks for Mac and iOS users. Discover how to efficiently manage iPhone and iPad reminder notifications with a simple pull-down gesture, and explore the versatile uses of Reminders […] | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | A Geeky Christmas — Mac Geek Gab 1015 | 01:21:25 | |
 In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, episode 1015, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive deep into a mix of quick tips and detailed tech advice. Starting off, they tackle the nuances of macOS and iOS, like resetting notifications in System Settings and sending emails to contact lists with […] | |||
| 01 Jan 2024 | Where The Gems Are Found | 01:21:07 | |
 Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton uncover digital gems just for you. Starting with Quick Tips, Tony reveals how dragging from search results can add apps to your iPad and iPhone dock, while Andrew shares a geo-fencing trick to send […] | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | Prolifically Lost | 01:25:46 | |
 This week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast, hosted by Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, dives into a plethora of handy Quick Tips and user queries, ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game. Discover how to effortlessly name group chats in Messages and manipulate pesky items in your Mac’s […] | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | Looks Like We Made It | 00:23:00 | |
 In this special episode of Mac Geek Gab, direct from their first day at CES 2024, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into an array of innovative gadgets. Kicking things off, they discuss the versatile Yarbo, a remarkable machine that doubles as a snowblower and lawnmower, catering to your seasonal […] | |||
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