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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christiansonwww.macgeekgab.com
Answers to your tech questions for your Apple devices and beyond. Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete come together weekly to answer your questions and discuss things of interest to Apple and Mac geeks, presenting them in ways that are both entertaining and informative for the average listener.

Episodes

Not The 900 Number You Expected

Join John, Dave, and Pilot Pete as they celebrate the 900th episode of Mac Geek Gab. What will they do? They'll answer your questions, share your tips, and ensure you (and they!) learn at least five new things, of course. That's how it has worked for 899 episodes, so there's […]...

Nov 15, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 900

A Summit of Geeks

MacMost's Gary Rosenzweig joins John and Dave today to share Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found and, yes, to help answer all of your Apple-related tech questions. Topics include dealing with Monterey's "Load Content Directly" issues in Mail, Network Utility Replacements, Monterey image tricks, portable Apple Watch chargers, and much more! […]...

Nov 08, 20211 hr 26 minEp. 899

macOS Monterey Quick Tips, M1 Choices, and Cool Stuff Found

It's been a busy week in the Apple world: the new M1 Pro/Max-based MacBook Pros began arriving, Monterey dropped for most, AirPods Gen 3 arrived, you had questions, and your two favorite geeks have answers! Listen as John and Dave help try to sort through all of this, deciding what's […]...

Nov 01, 20212 hr 30 minEp. 898

Who Is The "Perfect" User?

Technology works in different ways for each of us, and it's often interesting to hear from folks who have different needs about why a certain bit of tech is "perfect" for them (or they "perfect" for it!). In this episode, John and Dave share thoughts from many of you about […]...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 897

Unloading After Unleashed

Apple just finished presenting their "Unleashed" event about the newest Apple Silicon Macs, and it's time for your two favorite geeks to unload their thoughts about it all. Listen as John and Dave share their reactions to everything that happened today! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 896 for Monday, […]...

Oct 18, 202142 minEp. 896

iCloud+, OBD-II, and iOS 15 Tricks!

Settings get more granular in iOS 15, and your tips help us find a few new places to use that! Other tips include storing your music online for free, sorting out what your car is trying to tell you, and making sense of iCloud+. That's not all, though, your two […]...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 895

Monterey On The Horizon

Your macOS Monterey questions are starting to trickle in, and your two favorite geeks have your answers. That's not all, though! This episode's got Quick Tips about webpage screenshots, Safari 15 tabs, Internet Recovery, and making your music sound better for YOUR ears. Plus, John and Dave answer your questions […]...

Oct 11, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 894

A Quick Tips & Cool Stuff Found Bonanza!

You folks filled the mailbag this week with some of the best Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found your two favorite geeks have seen in a while. Listen as John and Dave share your tips (and theirs) about iOS 15 Focus, Safari 15 Tab Groups, Refunds on AppleCare+, Follow-up Siri […]...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 893

Embracing the 15s

Safari 15, iOS 15, your 15th birthday, all of these are things we must embrace, right? Listen as your two favorite geeks walk you through their thoughts on it all (the first two, anyway!). That's not all, though, as this episode has some of the best Quick Tips we've ever […]...

Sep 27, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 892

Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch

Today the "we" is three with the return of Pilot Pete! The content is the same, only better, as Pete ensures your two favorite geeks complete their explanations for you. Topics today include Time Machine, Watch battery drain, airplanes, and of course your favorite Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. […]...

Sep 20, 20211 hr 26 minEp. 891

Geeks Scheming about Apple's California Streaming

Apple announced new iPhones, iPads, Fitness+ features, Watches, and more on Tuesday, and your two favorite geeks are here to share their reactions. On top of that, listen for Dave's pre-review of iOS 15 for you and John, as well as advice on how to approach next week's upgrade. Press […]...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 890

Regurgitate, Reiterate, and Recurse

Starting with some of the best Quick Tips we've ever shared, your two favorite geeks roar through topics including measuring current, USB-C Flash Drives, solving Mail issues on iPhone, dissecting local storage usage, and much more. Press play and learn five new things with Dave and John. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 […]...

Sep 13, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 889

Power Usage and iPhone Terminal

Today is full of Cool Stuff Found, tips, and questions, with focuses on your charging and power usage as well as seeing behind the scenes of your iPhone. Of course, there's always more with your two favorite geeks, including third-party AirTags, migrating email, and maintaining your Mac! Press play and […]...

Sep 06, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 888

Remembering The Hokey Pokey

How much Cool Stuff Found can your Two Favorite Geeks share? You're about to find out! Listen as John and Dave share all of your (and their) Cool Stuff Found, PLUS answering a slew of your networking and networking-related questions. Good stuff this week, folks, and it's all because of […]...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 887

Not That Kind of Dog Track

Tips about Siri, RAM, AirTags, and Keyboards are just the first few things you'll get here in this week's episode. Then Dave and John continue the journey by answering your questions about Mail, Wi-Fi, VPNs, Synology, and more. Press play to enjoy learning at least five new things with your […]...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 886

Travel Tips, Wi-Fi Troubleshooting, and Dave Got Caught!

It's always interesting when multiple listeners have the same problem, and today you can listen as John and Dave dig into issues with Mac minis and restarting. We think your two favorite geeks have the answer! And that's what happens here, you ask questions, we provide answers… and Quick Tips… […]...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 885

Deep Dives into Chargers, Cord-Cutting, Hard Drive Maintenance, and More

Your geeks take you on a few mini Deep Dives (snorkels?) today, covering topics like Cord Cutting, Chargers, HomeKit (and HOOBS), Docker, Hard Drive Maintenance, and more. Dive in with John and Dave to learn at least five new things. And Don't Get Caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab […]...

Aug 09, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 884

Wi-Fi Connects But Doesn't Work

Ever have a scenario where everything seems right but nothing IS right? That's what's happening with several different MGG listeners this week, each for several different reasons. Listen as John and Dave dig into these questions — and more! — as they diligently work to ensure everyone learns at least five new […]...

Aug 02, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 883

DIY Automation, CarPlay, RAID, and More!

Sometimes the easy way isn't the fun way, and this week we've got lots of do-it-yourself solutions to share from all of you. Listen as John and Dave share your ideas about automation, launch agents, CarPlay, drive arrays and much more. Of course, it wouldn't be MGG without your two […]...

Jul 26, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 882

Cutting The Coax

Cool Stuff Found starts the day here, with things for printing webpages, controlling your trackpad/mouse, and organizing your life. Need a VPN at home? Your two favorite geeks have got you covered! Plus, the cable companies have priced it such that cutting the cord isn't enough. Listen as Dave tells […]...

Jul 19, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 881

Clone, Erase, Install, Restore

Four Quick Tips that'll change your life. We promise. And that's only the first ten minutes of the episode! From there it's on to Dave and John answering your questions about network settings, app launching, Time Machine, and more. Plus, lots of Cool Stuff Found AND a discussion about cutting […]...

Jul 12, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 880

I Want My, I Want My, I Want My ... USB-C!

It's a hot one, folks, and we're not talking about the weather! This episode is chock full of great Cool Stuff Found, answers to your questions, and more. Topics include free tools to keep your Mac running smoothly, a way to get free data on your phone, invoicing solutions for […]...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 879

Consulting Advice, Quick Tips, and DSM 7.0

If you're a computer consultant, how do you manage your billing? Like many of you listening, Dave and John both spent time as consultants, too. Listen as they talk about some of the practices — and problems — they experienced! Synology's DSM 7.0 is out, too, and you're going to want to […]...

Jun 28, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 878

Hot Corners and Hot Flashes

It's summer and it's hot! That means it's time to learn some tips about hot corners (on your Mac), hot flashes (on your iPhone), and more. Listen as John and Dave take you through answers to all of your questions, plus adding in some of your Quick Tips and Cool […]...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 877

HaaS: Hay as a Service

Listen as John and Dave share your Quick Tips about Safari Picture-in-Picture, the caveats of Finder's Drag and Drop, Apple Remotes, and more. Lots of suggestions and ideas about note-taking and idea capturing on-the-go in the episode, many of them from y'all! Then your two favorite geeks even have time […]...

Jun 14, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 876

Dave Mark Joins for WWDC21 Day 1 Reactions

Guest Dave Mark joins John and Dave today to discuss, react, digest, and help explain the new things Apple announced at WWDC21's Keynote and State of the Union this year. Listen as your two three favorite Apple geeks have a gab for the ages! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab […]...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 875

Swiping Left (or Right!), Suspicious Packages, and Cool Stuff Found

Your two favorite geeks answer your questions about Target Disk Mode, using your Apple TV Remote to turn off your TV, removing words from predictive text, and more. On top of that, they share a few Mail-based quick tips and an entire pile (yep, the whole thing!) of Cool Stuff […]...

Jun 07, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 874

Juice Jackers and Battery Drainers

Ever heard of Juice Jacking? Neither had John nor Dave. No problem, though, they dug in and found everything you needed to know. That's the beauty of Mac Geek Gab, too: you ask the questions and then your two favorite geeks dig and see what they can find. Press play […]...

May 31, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 873

Offsite Backups, Blocking Scammers, Quick Tips, and More

As Apple users, we have lots of technology needs which extend beyond that which are made by the fruit company. Listen as your two favorite geeks share their thoughts and answers to your questions about Offsite Backups, Blocking Scammers, DVRing today's video content, and much more. Press play and learn […]...

May 24, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 872

Passwords, Mesh WiFi, Quick Tips, and More

You like tech? Wanna learn more? Listen as John and Dave answer your questions about what to get, how to set it up, how to fix it, and more! Of course, they round out the episode with some Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and some productivity tools, too. Press play […]...

May 17, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 871