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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

Downloads In The Cloud

The tips start flowing fast, like using Pages’ Presenter Mode for presentations, multi-finger select on iPhone, and disabling 1Password’s auto-login on specific items. Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton also explore the importance of keeping eero Plus security settings active after updates and highlight iOS 18’s new “Pinned Collections” feature for […]...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 1055

The Keynote For The Rest of Us

This week’s Mac Geek Gab dives into Apple’s Glowtime event, with Jeff Gamet, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton debating their next Apple purchases. Everyone’s eyeing the iPhone 16 Pro, but there’s a tug-of-war between the Pro and the regular iPhone 16. With new features like the camera control […]...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 1054

Master Focus Modes, Action Button Tricks, and Screenshot Management

Get ready to level up your Mac game! In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson dive into quick tips that’ll have you mastering shortcuts like a pro. From rotating photos directly in Finder with Command-L and Command-R to creating custom action buttons for screenshotting […]...

Sep 02, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 1053

Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is a goldmine of cool stuff found, perfect for every Mac user and tech enthusiast. Dive into tools like the Mac Media Key Forwarder to keep your play/pause controls in check, MacWhisper’s latest updates, and iStat Menus 7 for ultimate system monitoring. Whether you’re compressing […]...

Aug 26, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 1052

Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information (and Some Useful Ones, Too!)

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you’re diving deep into the world of Mac tips and tricks with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson. From the best screen capture tools to mastering macOS reinstallation, you’ll get insights on how to streamline your Mac experience. Learn how to keep screenshots […]...

Aug 19, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 1051

Beware The Lightning Bunnies

Celebrate IBM PC Day with a tech-packed Mac Geek Gab episode? Sure…why not? Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton start with some fun tangents about how the IBM PC relates to Steve Jobs, Apple, Bill Gates, and the art of leadership. Packed with Quick Tips, you’ll learn how to streamline your […]...

Aug 12, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 1050

As If It Were a Swarm Of Bees!

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode 1049 with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, where you’ll uncover some savvy Quick Tips to make your tech life smoother. Learn how to prioritize app downloads on your iPhone, master the iOS gesture for selecting multiple items, and tackle the […]...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 1049

Don’t Exposé Your Mac's Hidden Features

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they share invaluable quick tips and answer your burning questions. Discover how to command-click your Dock icon or use Siri for timer math to streamline your workflow. Got a tech issue? It might be […]...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 1048

World Brain Day Special: Backup Tips and Freezer Hacks

Get ready for Mac Geek Gab 1047 with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson, dropping knowledge on World Brain Day! Kick off with quick tips: forgetful moments? Use ChatGPT. It also helps summarize Zoom meeting notes. Pilot Pete then shows us how to manually select backup drives for Time Machine. […]...

Jul 22, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 1047

Stump the Geeks: Live From Macstock 2024

Dive into the geeky goodness with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they tackle your toughest tech queries live from Macstock 2024 in Mac Geek Gab 1046. Kicking off with Kelly’s iPhone password reset dilemma, the Geeks also unravel Lynda’s persistent iPad security errors and John F. Braun’s […]...

Jul 15, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 1046

The Fast and the Curious: Turbocharge Your Storage and RAM

In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, you’ll dive deep into the need for speed with answers to Carsten’s question of NVMe Gen 5 versus Gen 4. You’ll learn the differences between NVMe, M.2, and SATA, and get the lowdown on essential peripherals like the Satechi Mac mini-shaped USB hub, […]...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 1045

Practicing The Shrug Shoulders Salute

Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1044, where you join Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson for a packed episode full of quick tips and expert answers. Todd kicks things off with a smart travel tip: log into your streaming services before you hit the road. Patrick introduces you to […]...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 1044

Don’t Inception The Cloud

Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1043 with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they unleash a treasure trove of Quick Tips and answers to your burning questions. Discover how long-pressing a key on macOS unveils accents and special characters, adding Shazam to your Control Center for instant music […]...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 1043

Hey, 19!

Celebrate Mac Geek Gab’s 19th anniversary with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into quick tips, listener questions, and cool stuff found. The episode kicks off with a shoutout to World Tessellation Day and, of course, a a look forward to Mac Geek Gab beginning its […]...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 1042

WWDC Keynote: AI is Fun, but Rush Was The Winner

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode as Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton unpack the highlights from Apple’s WWDC Keynote. You’ll get the scoop on macOS Sequoia with its new iPhone mirroring feature and the much-anticipated password app coming to macOS. iOS 18 brings RCS support, satellite […]...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 1041

Form 1040-MGG for Your Itemized Tips

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, dive into the latest Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that will keep your Mac life smooth and efficient. Time Machine gets a tweak with hourly, daily, and weekly options, while Zoom for Apple TV lets you disable Center Stage and manually control zoom […]...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 1040

Okay is a Four-Letter Word

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast, dive into a trove of quick tips and tech tricks to streamline your Apple experience. Jim kicks things off by showing you how to drag images or hyperlinks into a new browser tab for efficiency. Mark M. follows up with a tip on […]...

May 27, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 1039

What Are We Watching?

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, dive into what Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton are watching for National Streaming Day. From the intriguing documentary “STEVE! A Steve Martin Documentary” to intense dramas like “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” the hosts cover a wide array of must-watch […]...

May 20, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 1038

Beware The Robocalypse

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1037, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton have packed the episode with indispensable tips and updates, starting with one from listener Ben about using Option-Space in Finder for a full-screen Quick Look. Then it’s on to swiftly moving between tabs in Safari with Control-Tab, and […]...

May 13, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 1037

Brick Walls and Brain Waves

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, you’re in for a treat with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton as they delve deep into the nuances of everyday tech. Starting off, learn a clever Quick Tip from Uncle Jamie on how to use Preview for not just viewing but also […]...

May 06, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 1036

Don’t Get Caught With Your Tech Down

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1035, dive into a treasure trove of quick tips and cool finds with your favorite tech trio, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. Discover how to leverage Siri to unearth unread messages or take hands-free notes—even with paint on your hands! Learn how […]...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 1035

Be(a)ware Opinionated Apps

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of practical tips and deep dives, tailored just for you. Discover quick tips like pressing Command-back in Safari to open the previous page in a new tab or using Fn-Return to approximate the Enter key, […]...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 1034

What Have I Put Between Me and the Internet?

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, discover how to effortlessly scan documents using your iPhone’s camera, a lifesaver tip straight from KiwiGraham-QT. Having trouble with hotel Wi-Fi? Larry’s woes might sound familiar; Adam Christionson, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton will help you learn how to tackle uncooperative hotel […]...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 1033

Grow Your Geek: Plant These Tips In Your Digital Soil

From mastering the art of batch renaming directly in the Mac Finder, pinning essential notes for easy access, to safeguarding your digital life by periodically checking your Mac’s System Settings for Privacy & Security, this episode is a treasure trove of hacks. Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton dish out indispensable […]...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 1032

Why Don't They Tell Us That Exists?

Dive into a trove of tech treasures, from the power of force-quitting multiple apps in unison to the novelty of linking notes with a simple >> in Apple’s Notes app. Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton help you discover the secrets to customizing your Home Screen, leveraging your personal […]...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 1031

MOAR POWER...To Travel?

This week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, featuring Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, is jam-packed with actionable advice for all things Mac. Kick off with a life-hack: always snap a photo of your airport parking spot to find it easily upon return. Discover the convenience of QuickLook by simply […]...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 1030

Everything Was a Sock Account

Tackle syncing issues on iPhone’s Photos app and introduce a life-changing Conference Focus mode to streamline your digital life as Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton kick off this week’s Mac Geek Gab. They don’t stop there; they reveal how to free up disk space by removing specific log […]...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 1029

Put That In Your Tinfoil Hat and Smoke It

Dive deep into a treasure trove of cool stuff found, from a lightning-fast AI image generator that might make you feel like you’re living in a Wall-E world or maybe just turn you into a cat, to Karabiner-Elements for customizing your Mac’s keyboard, showcasing the infinite customization possibilities for your […]...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 1028

Your RATGOCs Are Here

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, the trio dives deep into a plethora of tech tips that could revolutionize your digital lifestyle. Kicking things off with a savvy reminder from Craig about opting for Apple Engraving while preserving your device’s […]...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 1027

We Need Realistic React Time

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into the intricacies of tech life, ensuring you’re equipped with the nerdiest of tips to streamline your digital existence. From the revelation that the Vision Pro battery indicator’s shyness disappears with a little shake, […]...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 1026