Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Dave and John kick off the week helping you prep for Mac OS X Lion, discussing a few tips that will pave the way for your migration to Apple’s 10.7 version of their desktop operating system. Then it’s off to the races with tons of question and answers about all things Mac and Apple, with topics including System Profiler crashes, displaying non-Apple content on your Apple TV, and a few iTunes questions, too. Download today — it’s free — and enjoy! Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine and split PDFs, reorder and remove PDF pages, and fill out and save PDF forms. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: Gazelle is THE place to get cash for your used gadgets. Visit gazelle.com and just have some fun figuring out what your old stuff is worth!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Phish Super Ball IX Small Dog Electronics Intel 64 Architecture How to burn a Lion boot disc OS X Lion 250+ New Features Apple Computers and Displays: Powering peripherals through USB Plex Slingbox pyTivoX iTiVo Video Streaming: Mac to Tivo AppCleaner AppDelete Hazel MacKeeper iPhoto Library Manager iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder Dunnet Lock Screen 2 – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave kick off July with this awesome Premium episode. Topics covered include WYSIWYG font menus, controlling Safari’s PDF plugin, various backup questions (including one about backing up across the Internet to a friend’s house), and much, much more. Subscribe today for just US$25 and enjoy an additional two episodes per month from your two favorite geeks! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: How to display font menus in actual fonts? Mac 101: Font Book Troubleshoot Safari plug-in problems | Acrobat X, Reader X SuperDuper! Synk Carbon Copy Cloner Mozy Dropbox CrashPlan TMUP 235: Keynote Image Tricks And Cloud Backup Alternatives What Dropbox’s revised Terms of Service mean for you OS X sparsebundle corruption bug and file conflicts Seeking clarification on state of sparsebundles and sparseimages The iPad’s charging challenge explained Sparkle AppCleaner AppDelete Hazel MacKeeper Monolingual TuneSpan Note Taker HD Pogo Sketch Team Fortress 2 – Free to Play! – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave end out June answering your questions and sharing as many tips as possible! Topics covered include setting the iOS default calendar, dealing with CalDAV servers, diagnosing bad RAM (and possibly more!), consolidating movies in iTunes, and much more! This one’s free, folks, so subscribe, download and enjoy. Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune). You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: Stitcher lets you listen to podcasts at home or on the go, streamed right to your iPhone or iPad without having to sync! Sign up now to listen to Mac Geek Gab on Stitcher and be entered to win an iPad 2!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Phish Super Ball IX Candwich kextcache Mac 101: File sharing Google Sync for your phone Setting up Google Sync with your iOS device BusyCal Horked Power Mac G4: Computer Beeps Three Times Power-On Self-Test Beep Definition – Part 1 Power On Self-Test Beep Definition – Part 2 Magic smoke Secrets Office2 Pages Numbers Keynote simplenote chargepod Kensington Portable Power Outlet Richard Solo 1800 for iPhone FitFolio Cover for iPad 2 iBallz dupeGuru Perian Tidy Up! TuneUp – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are back at it, this time answering questions from their Premium subscribers. Going a little more in-depth, John and Dave dig into text formatting throughout Mac OS X, pulling data off your iPhone or iPad, disabling virtual memory (hint: don’t do it!), the fate of the iPod classic, and much, much more. Subscribe today for just US$25, support your two favorite geeks, and even get a couple extra podcasts per month. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Hulu Plus TextWrangler PhoneView SoundStudio 3 iPhone Explorer EmailCM iPod Classic Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode? Resetting your Mac’s PRAM and NVRAM Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) Remote Desktop Connection for Mac 2 Mac OS X: How to connect to Windows File Sharing (SMB) Setting up firmware password protection in Mac OS X Back-in-Time 2 Keka AutoCorrector – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave starts off today’s show talking about how he’s been using his iPhone more and more for turn-by-turn directions, and discusses his picks for the best apps to get the job done. Then he and John discuss the differences between logging out and restarting, a little more about backing up your iDevices, some quirks with Time Machine, and much, much more. Subscribe, download and listen (it’s free!), and even feel free to submit a question of your own to John and Dave for a future episode! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: Drobo: Terabytes of storage and disk failure protection, it’s never full and never fails — with Drobo you plug in peace of mind for all your digital life. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Garmin nüvi 360 MobileNavigator iPhone NAVIGON MobileNavigator North America (App Store) CoPilot Live CoPilot Live USA (App Store) Flip4Mac WMV Pacifist iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software iPhone and iPod touch: About backups iPhone 101: Find UDID with a single click iResQ TechRestore Quicken 2007 Might Work On Lion, Not Right Away iBank Mac 101: Time Machine OS X Lion – How to Buy Downcast – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Today marks six years since John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton released Mac Geek Gab episode 1, and they’re going stronger than ever! Some talk about Lion, lots of security stuff, resetting screen resolutions, diagnosing erratic iBooks, and a great tip about Dashboard (especially for those of you who do NOT use it!). Check it out, download for free, press play, and enjoy. Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Sponsor: Gazelle is THE place to get cash for your used gadgets. Visit gazelle.com and just have some fun figuring out what your old stuff is worth! Sponsor: Stitcher lets you listen to podcasts at home or on the go, streamed right to your iPhone or iPad without having to sync! Sign up now to listen to Mac Geek Gab on Stitcher and be entered to win an iPad 2!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mactracker When to reset NVRAM or PRAM Resetting your Mac’s PRAM and NVRAM SMARTReporter Mac OS X: What’s stored in PRAM CLEAR The Street Ratings (CLWR) ESET Cybersecurity for Mac VirusBarrier VirusBarrier Express Safe Download Version Adds Manual Definitions Update Quicken Mac 2007 CrossOver Moneydance iBank OS X Lion WWDC 2011 Keynote Mac Geek Gab Episode 1 – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave’s at WWDC, John’s back holding down the fort, and your two geeks dive right in answering your questions and solving your problems. Topics include OS X Lion (no more “Mac” in that name!), File Vault 2, dual-booting your Mac, Bluetooth, Time Machine, migration, and more! Subscribe to this (it’s free), download, press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility – if you’re not using it, you’re wasting time. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: Stitcher lets you listen to podcasts at home or on the go, streamed right to your iPhone or iPad without having to sync! Sign up now to listen to Mac Geek Gab on Stitcher and be entered to win an iPad 2!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: WWDC 2011 WWDC 2011 Keynote OS X Lion OS X Lion – 250+ New Features Burning a Lion Boot Disc PGP Whole Disk Encryption OS X Lion – Filevault 2 OS X Lion – Resume OS X Lion – Auto Save Real Studio Beginning Mac Programming: Develop with Objective-C and Cocoa (Pragmatic Programmers) Beginning Mac Programming: XCode 4 Changes Learn Objective-C on the Mac Startup Manager: How to select a startup volume Information about the MobileMe transition you are opening application “xyz” for the first time Note Taker HD ON Voicefeed iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave (and Pilot Pete) kick off June with this fantastic Premium episode of your Mac Geek Gab. Topics are, as always, all over the place based on the questions that you (and other listeners, of course!) have sent in. Some highlights include learning how to zip folders for Windows users without including those pesky hidden .DS_Store and _MACOSX entries, the nuances between logging out and restarting (and which to do when), converting with Handbrake and much, much more. Subscribe to the Premium edition today (it’s just $25 for 6 months), support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy the weekend! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: TimeMachineEditor TimeTracker BackupLoupe Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode? “You need to restart your computer” (kernel panic) message appears (Mac OS X v10.5, 10.6) zip -r zipname.zip . -x .DS_\* (zip files without including .DS_Store and __MACOSX) YemuZip ZipCleaner Junecloud Automator Actions Pacifist NuPower 58 Watt-Hour Battery for MacBook Pro 15” non-Unibody Mac OS X v10.6: About the Battery menu bar extra for portable Macs TotalFinder moveAddict Ethernet hub Network switch HandBrake ffmpegX DLNA FUPPES pyTivoX AppFresh AppTrap AppCleaner AppZapper AppDelete Hazel MacKeeper Knox How Big is Your Haystack? – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Your two favorite geeks were simply inundated with feedback from many aspects of Mac Geek Gab 331, so today they are joined by Pilot Pete (making this all threes all around) to address those and dig a little deeper on a few of the issues from that show, including using WiFi in Europe, managing Smart Playlists, backing up photos, safe files, and Automator. Cool Stuff Found makes its return here (your geeks simply MADE time for it!), and then there are some new issues to discuss, as well, including the Dock, slow typing on your Mac and a little something from the NSA. Download today (it’s free) and enjoy! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune). You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: Stitcher lets you listen to podcasts at home or on the go, streamed right to your iPhone or iPad without having to sync! Sign up now and use Promo Code “MGG” to listen to Mac Geek Gab on Stitcher and be entered to win an iPad 2!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Onyx TextExpander Keyboard Maestro Cathode Undelete from trash to original locations Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.1.8 2600mAh Universal External Backup Battery for Mobile Devices, iPod, iPhone, Kindle, and more HyperShield Back Cover for iPad 2 Encrypt This Hardening Tips for Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” (PDF from NSA) WaterRoof SmugMug NewerTech Voyager Eye-Fi View Tweed Changing the system’s default settings for html files (safe) 10.4: Modify how the system classifies ‘safe’ files – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

It’s time for another Premium edition of Mac Geek Gab. Reserved exclusively for paying members of the Mac Geek Gab community, today John and Dave dig deep into solving problems with startup items (one listener wants to get rid of them, another wants to get them back!), they look at DNS lookups and how to optimize them for your benefit and tracking, dig DEEP into Mail.app and even find the first emails they ever sent to one another, they investigate Finder alternatives, and more! Subscribe today — just $25 for 6 months worth — and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Safari, Mac OS X and Fraudulent SSL Certificates (Comodo) If the Mac App Store is slow, it’s probably because of your Keychain CRL setting OCSP Playing sounds for new mail and other mail events Resetting your Mac’s PRAM and NVRAM TinkerTool AppCleaner AppTrap AppZapper Enable detailed Mail.app logging options Using Connection Doctor Thunderbird Cleaning Apple Mail’s Envelope Index MailSteward TotalFinder Path Finder OpenDNS Want to Speed Up Your Surfing? Check out namebench! SNMP AirPort Flow SNMP Status MRTG Wireshark SonicWALL – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Like clockwork, indeed, your two favorite geeks are back for this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode. John and Dave help you answer your questions, like restoring missing Finder icons, deleting directly from Smart Playlists in iTunes, managing your photos with just an iPad and a camera (and not your computer!), migrating your data to a new computer without Migration Assistant (and why), slowing disks, and more. This episode’s free today, folks, so subscribe (also free), download, and enjoy! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: Stitcher lets you listen to podcasts at home or on the go, streamed right to your iPhone or iPad without having to sync! Sign up now to listen to Mac Geek Gab on Stitcher and be entered to win an iPad 2!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: .DS_Store Deleting iTunes Tracks from Playlists Intego Discovers New Variants of Mac Defender Fake Antivirus Mac Roundtable 100 VirusBarrier Express A bug in Skype for Mac could give hackers root access to OS X How to back up your data and set up as a new device Optical Media Longevity Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit Eye-Fi PhotoSync COLORSPACE UDMA AirStash SuperDuper! How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac MEO File Encryption for Mac StuffIt – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: zoomMediaPlus

Your two favorite Mac geeks are back for a second-installment with this week’s Premium episode. Discussing Dropbox security, rearranging Login Items, how to manage your Mac’s menubar, home networking and more, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton keep you informed and entertained. Subscribe today, support the guys, and learn in the process! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Dropbox Security Overview Derek Newton – Information Security Insights : Dropbox Backblaze Mozy BackJack Carbonite MenuMeters VirusBarrier Little Snitch TinkerTool iPhone and iPod touch: About backups Apple Addresses Location Tracking with iOS 4.3.3 Update Mac OS X: Reading system memory usage in Activity Monitor iStat Menus ksurl update engine ARIN Mail Enhancer Xpandr GV Extensions for iPhone Intelliscreen OmniDiskSweeper Space Gremlin Disk Inventory X GeekTool MiddleClick – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

With all of you listeners keeping their mailboxes full, John and Dave have packed another fantastic show together for you. This one answers questions about two recent security threats, then moves on to helping you and your listening brethren with Mail.app rules, spinning disks, kernel extensions, migration assistant and more. Some great gems in Cool Stuff Found this week, too. Download and listen today. You’ll enjoy, for sure. Almost six years later and your two favorite geeks are going stronger than ever! Sponsor: Yojimbo is Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor: Gazelle is THE place to get cash for your used gadgets. Visit gazelle.com and just have some fun figuring out what your old stuff is worth! Sponsor: Stitcher lets you listen to podcasts at home or on the go, streamed right to your iPhone or iPad without having to sync! Sign up now to listen to Mac Geek Gab on Stitcher and be entered to win an iPad 2! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Change the Admin Password with Mac OS X Single User Mode Setting up firmware password protection in Mac OS X Want to Secure Your Data Across Platforms? Check out TrueCrypt! PGP Whole Disk Encryption Mac OS X 10.6 Help – About FileVault New MACDefender malware discovered for OS X Mail Act-On SpamSieve About Energy Saver sleep and idle modes in Mac OS X hdapm Startup Mode Selector Snow Leopard Performance Physical Address Extension How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac New iMac, MacBook Pro Support Thunderbolt Booting Mac OS X v10.6: About Wake on Demand WoL (Wake on LAN) through NAT Wake my PC remotely iNet WOL GraphicConverter NameChanger ETR9330 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router Fisheye, Macro, and Wide Angle Camera Phone Lenses KompoZer – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave join up yet again for you, answering your Mac questions and solving your problems! Topics today include starting up after a power failure, renaming extensions, choosing processors, killing the Dock icon, and more. It’s quite a range of subject matter, but all related to your daily computing life. Download (it’s free!) and enjoy! Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine and split PDFs, reorder and remove PDF pages, and fill out and save PDF forms. New in version 4: OCR, MS Word import and more. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS X: About file system journaling Drive Genius Disk Warrior fsck_hfs One-line batch file renamer A Better Finder Rename Word 2011: More on ‘This is not a valid file name’ error message TiVo Kickstart Codes and Information Newer Technology USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter mfstoolDEBUG (downloads program) MFS Tools Acorn Filer KisMAC Gum Plus Awareness! The Headphone App Jump Desktop CloudApp Eye-Fi Direct Mode – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave head into this last Premium episode of April talking about managing your Mac’s menubar, why some boot disks can boot all Macs — and why some can’t, changing your default Mail client, playing specific movies with specific apps, and lots, lots more! Subscribe today, support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: TUAW Tip: Get your podcasts out of iTunes Mac OS X: Changing How Apple Mail Copies E-mail Addresses The Magic Charger Energizer Qi Inductive Charger RCDefaultApp Pacifist Can I Reorder My Mac’s Login Items? DelayedLauncher 2.0 Lingon Stay QuicKeys 4 Slink Nuance PDF Converter for Mac PowerTunes – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Mac Geek Gab is the show that answers your questions, shares your tips, and helps you learn even more about your Mac and other Apple devices. This week, hosts John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton certainly deliver on that mission! Dave discusses how he used his iPad for his first (connected) trip without a laptop, then they move on to answering questions about iTunes, Firewalls, Time Machine, App purchases (on your Mac & iOS devices), networking, and more! Download today (it’s free!), press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune).  You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Clear Spot 4G+ iSSH Obtaining a Signing Authority How the Comodo certificate fraud calls CA trust into question Apple Releases Security Update 2011-002 for Leopard & Snow Leopard Apple Patches Two Security Holes in Safari 5.0.5 Apple Releases iOS 4.2.7 Security Patch for CDMA iPhone 4 (Verizon) PhoneView Senuti NAT portforward.com UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) NAT-PMP (NAT Port Mapping Protocol) DMZ IronFox TinyUmbrella Synk SymbolicLinker GIMP – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Your two favorite geeks are in top form today! Listen as John and Dave take your Mac questions, solve your problems, share your tips, fill you in on Cool Stuff Found, and more. Topics include sharing apps amongst different iOS devices, managing multiple inboxes from Mail.app, cleaning up your Time Machine backups, re-routing audio, Hackintosh computers, iSight cameras and more. Take the time to download, press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: iTunes: Understanding Home Sharing Topic : My iTunes Mobile Applications folder is full of old versions Topic : Mobile Applications folder not consolidating on external drive Mail 4.0 Help – Archiving mailboxes Time Machine: About “Time Machine completed a verification of your backups. To improve reliability, Time Machine must create a new backup for you.” Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine doesn’t back up to AirPort Extreme AirPort Disks Core Audio Audio Hijack Pro Soundflower WireTap Anywhere DoubleCommand 10.4: Use the Oxford Dictionary ‘live’ Quickly see grammar correction options in Cocoa applications Bodega CNET TechTracker Podcaster Jump Desktop Terminally Geeky: use automatic login more securely – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: Cool Stuff Found: -->

What to do when your Mac forgets its window positions? Migrating iTunes to a new computer? Sending your Mac in for repair? Want to import your data from one Mac to another? Have a question of your own? No fear, your geeks… are here! John and Dave take these questions — and more… much, much more — answer and discuss them on the show. Also included in this episode are some replies to the SSD on-the-cheap concept, as well as a handful of Cool Stuff Found sent in by you and other listeners. Download today, support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy!  Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mozy Carbonite Backblaze BackJack Retrospect SizeUp Optimal Layout Wireless input devices: Bluetooth frequently asked questions Can I “T” or “C” boot my Mac with the wireless keyboard? How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac Onyx VNC OSXvnc HOWTO: Remove Google Software Update on Mac OS X Growl Hardware Growler BOXCAR Little Snitch Symbolic links made simple Forklift 2 Mac Pro SSD and Hard Drive Combo: How and Why About the SD and SDXC card slot Secure Digital TinkerTool BackupLoupe Mover RedLaser Amazon Mobile – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

As always, your two favorite geeks are here to start the week! John and Dave dive right in and start helping listeners answer their questions about keyboard modifier keys, custom Finder icons, why Time Machine grows to fast (and how to stop it!) and more. This show’s packed full of stuff, and you’re welcome to join. In fact, you can send in your own questions to John and Dave and they’ll happily answer them in the show. Download today (it’s free), press play, and enjoy. Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility – if you’re not using it, you’re wasting time. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Specifying a keyboard type Changing modifier keys Topic : How to change keyboard type? Keyboard Maestro Install just the keyboard layouts from Logitech’s drivers Apple Icon Image format Onyx TimeTracker & Pacifist TimeMachineEditor Thunderbird iTunes: Understanding the iPod Photo Cache folder GraphicConverter Pixelmator iSSH Mocha VNC Forklift 2 RSSRadio Instacast – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave and John go straight to the mailbag this week, sharing some comments about security (including how to better secure your Facebook account), cleaning scratched CDs, and (finally!) a utility for finding what apps are truly keeping your disk(s) from ejecting! Then it’s question time, and your two favorite geeks stay squarely rooted in the mailbag, helping you and fellow listeners learn how to set default zoom levels in Mail and Safari, manage your podcasts while untethered from your computer, sending sound to different speakers, recovering lost files (and the nuances therein), and much, much more. Download (this one’s free right now, folks!), listen, learn and enjoy! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune). You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days.   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Firesheep Secure Browsing in Facebook CD/DVD Repair and Cleaning System What’s Keeping Me? iTunes: How to remove and reinstall the Apple Mobile Device Service on Mac OS X iStat Menus Monitor More on Your Mac with atMonitor DataMan DataMan Lite A Little Something For Everyone – Four Mac Tips For Beginners Safari Magnifier Mail 4.0 Help – Composing preferences Podcaster Griffin SmartDeck Cassette Adapter for iPod Griffin DirectDeck Universal Cassette Adapter Audio Hijack Pro AirFoil Data Rescue 3 MacKeeper How to back up iCal calendar data TotalFinder  – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

Dave and John come together for March’s second Premium show to answer a burning question: Will my Mac run Lion? They also dig through a few (unrelated but coincidental) questions about both SSD and RAM needs, answer a question about ejecting a pesky DVD from your Mac, what it means to get a CTO Mac repaired, dealing with yet more duplicates in Aperture, and more. Subscribe today, it’s US$25, you get two extra episodes per month, and you can support your two favorite geeks! A note: though Premium, John and Dave pushed the entire contents of this episode out to the main feed as a gesture to all their loyal subscribers. Subscribe to the free feed today, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: TiVo App for iPad PyTivo What’s New in Mac OS X Lion Mac OS X v10.6: Macs that use the 64-bit kernel Mac OS X v10.6: Starting up with the 32-bit or 64-bit kernel Reader Tip: Run Lion 10.7 Developer Preview on Unsupported Core Duo Macs Startup Mode Selector Mactracker Topic : iCal Icon in Dock shows wrong date with Snow Leopard Aperture 3 – Understanding Badge Overlays Tidy Up! dupeGuru OnyX Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck Drive Genius Disk Warrior AppleJack How To: Seagate Momentus XT firmware update SD24 on MacBook Pro Apple Tech Specs OWC Memory Crucial Mac System Scanner Ramjet – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave’s back from South By Southwest, he talks a little about that, and then he and John dive into an epic Cool Stuff Found episode. You definitely don’t want to miss this one! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor: Librarian Pro 2: Librarian Pro is a complete personal inventory system. Manage your own mini-library of books, magazines, games, CDs, software titles, and movies. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: SXSW Crowd Barricades Needed for SxSW PopUp Apple Store iPad Smart Cover AudioMark atMonitor Contact Cleaner Choose Wisely DisplayPad Tidy Up! dupeGuru Mailboxes for iPad ClickToFlash NoMoreiTunes How to Create a Portable Hackintosh on a USB Thumb Drive Maintidget Blast Boom Naturespace BOXCAR Flame Observation Post AppCleaner AppTrap Space Gremlin ProcessRenicer pbcopy/pbpaste Tripp Lite U026-016 USB2.0 16-Feet Certified Active Extension Cable USB Info: Frequently Asked Questions – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave answer your questions, share your tips, solve your problems and help you learn more and more about the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and related software and technology. Today’s show features your two favorite geeks talking about iPhones not appearing in iTunes (and how to fix it), how to eject pesky disks, Finder sidebar shortcuts, a few Aperture questions, and even an impromptu discussion of Twitter clients. This is a great one, folks. Download (it’s free) and enjoy! Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine and split PDFs, reorder and remove PDF pages, and fill out and save PDF forms. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X iTunes: How to remove and reinstall the Apple Mobile Device Service on Mac OS X HardwareGrowler lsof Find Out Who’s Messing with Your Drive with fseventer Delete spam by IP address in Mail.app Hawk Wings: Plug-ins and add-ons list MyWi Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V DataMan Lite Sticking the HUD and Filmstrip in Full Screen Mode Tunes and iPod: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about syncing photos Snow Leopard: Installing Rosetta 10.6: Disable and enable Rosetta via Terminal Mac Pro Not Defaulting to Sound Output ZAMZAR Free Online File Conversion Reed-Solomon error correction – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave and John bring you LOTS of goodness this week answering your questions and sharing your tips. They discuss adding a second Mac to Time Machine, converting MP3 audiobooks for use in iTunes, (im)proper hard drive volume names, share some iPhone and Aperture tips, and even share a bit about what “cruft organizer apps” to use — and how to use them. All this, and more! Subscribe today, it’s just $25 for 6 months and you get access to all this great content! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: iPad 2 iPad vs. Xoom vs. iPad 2 Spec Comparison Chart iPad Smart Cover Griffin Elan Holster iPhone 4 Glif Stand: Concept to Product in Five Months Apple Keynotes EZQuest Pro Audio/Video Enclosure FireWire 800, and High-Speed USB 2.0 with EZQuest IDE/ATA to SATA Adapter iStat Menus Mercury Extreme Pro SSD Mac OS X v10.6: Starting up with the 32-bit or 64-bit kernel Startup Mode Selector iTunes: Photo sync creates iPod Photo Cache folder Aperture 3 Aperture 3 30-Day Trial Aperture Hot Folder Yojimbo DEVONthink Evernote Bob and Doug McKenzie – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave’s back from vacation and boy howdy do he and John have a ton of great tips to share, questions to answer, and more! Dave checked out not one, not two, not three, but four different personal WiFi hotspot options on his trip and lives to tell the tale. Then he and John dive into the mailbag and answer your questions, including some about importing pictures into Aperture, malfunctioning hot corners, powering your Time Capsule, and figuring out what is causing excessive hard drive activity. Don’t miss this one, folks! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune). You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac and iPad! Try it FREE for 30 Days.     Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: homeaway.com Google Maps Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V Clear Spot 4G+ Clear 4G+ Mobile USB QL Plugins QuickLook Plugins List Import Mail Image Attachments into Aperture NETGEAR Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB2501 Find Out Who’s Messing with Your Drive with fseventer Upgrade the Hard Drive in a Late 2009 iMac Data Rescue 3 – For Macintosh MacKeeper – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave and John answer listener questions about iTunes syncing and moving libraries, docking your MacBook, fixing an iSight, resolving MobileMe issues, traveling with an iPad, DHCP lease advice, and more. Subscribe today, support your two favorite geeks (it’s just US$25 for 6 months) and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: iTunes 9.2 adds checkbox for automatic sync of new apps iTunes Library Updater iTunes 10, at Last, Auto-repairs Broken Links About iTunes Store authorization and deauthorization MacroPolo Desktop Resetter 2.9 for Mac Desktility MobileMe John’s MobileMe Photo Gallery Back to My Mac: “Double NAT” configurations may prevent Back to My Mac connections Want to Speed Up Your Surfing? Check out namebench! Crossover VMware Fusion Parallels 6 Desktop for Mac VirtualBox – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave are busy again this week, answering your questions about Time Machine drives, Safari’s Activity window, a wonky screen saver, and why several listeners’ Macs might be freezing. A comment from a listener about Apple upgrading a MacBook Pro to 6GB when 4GB is the officially supported configuration is included, as well as a host of other topics. Download (it’s free!) and enjoy! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor: MacPilot: Unlock Over 1200 Hidden Features in Mac OS X and Other Apps Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Apple Discussions : Topic : Time Machine requests more storage than needed! Secrets of Safari’s Activity Window Mac OS X: Why your Mac might not sleep or stay in sleep mode Drive Genius 3 SMARTReporter AJA System Test Download QuickTime 7 Extending QuickTime (including QuickTime 7 Pro) WINE HQ CrossOver Boot Camp Winclone 2.2 for Mac NTFS-3G MacFUSE – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

The mailbag was overflowing and John and Dave have done their best to pour through it all for you. Your two favorite geeks answer questions about capturing web video, how to force-restart your Mac from the Terminal, Network Storage and Time Machine, RAM installation, PDF creation and more. This is a great one, folks. Download and enjoy! Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine and split PDFs, reorder and remove PDF pages, and fill out and save PDF forms. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: iPlayer Downloader Snapz Pro X ScreenFlow Camtasia shutdown halt MailSteward Mail Archiver X How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine doesn’t back up to AirPort Extreme AirPort Disks Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine stops backing up to external disk MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory Tekkeon myPower for iPhone 4 BLACK – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave are back from Macworld Expo and come out of the gate strong with this, the first Premium episode for February. They discuss using the Time Capsule as a shared network disk, capturing audio in various ways, your Mac’s Stealth Mode, resetting and preventing duplicates with MobileMe and Time Travel sickness. Yep, that’s right, you’ll get all this – and more – in this week’s Premium episode of Mac Geek Gab. Subscribe today for just US$25 for 6 months, download the episode, support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: AirPort Extreme – Hard Drive Sharing Fission Audio Hijack Pro Audacity QuickTime 7 Pro WireTap Studio Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Preventing others from discovering your computer Port 53 Firewall connection attempt Apple Discussions – Topic : ERRORS: mDNSResponder /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DotMacSyncManager.framework/Versions/A/Resources/mobilemesyncclient – -listclients —username [mobileme_username without @me.com] —password [your_password] /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DotMacSyncManager.framework/Versions/A/Resources/mobilemesyncclient – -removeclient “George MacBook” —username [mobileme_username without @me.com] —password [your_password] IPv4 address exhaustion They Live Startup Manager: How to select a startup volume iPhone and iPod touch: About backups ln -s [path to drobo] [path to iphone backup] (create symbolic link to iphone backup) – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave took the stage and closed out Macworld Expo on Saturday, and they have the sound — and video! — to prove it! Download the audio or watch the video right here live. It took a lot of work from a lot of people at both Macworld.com and MacworldExpo to get this video (and audio!) to you this quickly, and we’d like to thank them all for their near-heroic efforts in making it happen. With that… on to the show! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: The Glif is Coming iPhone 4 Glif Stand: Concept to Product in Five Months Prizmo for Mac Dolly Drive Introduces First Time Machine Online Backup MacKeeper E3 Software Shows Direct Mail Pro Email Marketing Software iPhoto Library Manager Aperture iPhoto 6 and later: Rebuilding the iPhoto library Transform Yourself Into a Zombie with ZombieBooth ZAGGmate Case for iPad Has Great Keyboard Inside H-Squared Shows Mini rack for Mounting Mac mini Guitar Sidekick Vonage Yeti Pro iRest Altigen Shows iFusion Docking Station for iPhone Dexim Kensington PowerGuard™ Battery Case with Card Stand (Black) Kensington PowerLift™ Back-Up Battery, Dock and Stand Kensington KeyFolio™ Bluetooth Keyboard and Case for iPad – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave and John have put together a fantastic show for you today, discussing solving some pesky Address Book MobileMe sync issues, what to do when your power light flashes, IMAP and Trash behavior, ripping Blu-ray discs on your Mac, and more. Subscribe, support your two favorite geeks, download and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: MobileMe: How to reset sync data MobileMe: Troubleshooting syncing from Mac OS X Intel-based Mac Power On Self Test RAM error codes Intel-based Macs: Using Apple Hardware Test Download TechTool Deluxe AppleJack Heil PR 40 Rode Podcaster Blue Yeti Blue Yeti Pro Mac OS X: How to start up in single-user or verbose mode Pavtube MakeMKV Handbrake ffmpegX – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave and John have some great answers to your questions, including how to open all browser links in new windows, sharing hotel internet, wired vs. wireless network extensions, removing [Gmail] from Mail.app’s IMAP display, and more. Plus, they share with you some listener tips about ejecting disks and software updates from the command line, how periodic scripts work (and don’t work), and a quick listener review of the Seagate Momentus harddrive. All this plus  a few more surprises, too. Download, press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune). You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Show notes are complete! Stuff Mentioned: SuperDrag Safari Extension drutil rEFIt AirPort Express: How to join an existing wireless network in client mode Preview GraphicConverter ImageMagick Terminal Tips: Install software updates from the command line Mail in iOS 4: Calendar integration, package tracking DashNote OnSong ScreenSharingMenulet

The queue was overstuffed, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to get the stuff out with another Cool Stuff Found show! Too much to mention here in the description, just trust us that you’ll want to listen to this show! Download today, listen… and then go check out all the cool stuff for yourself! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor: AirRadar 2: Your search for the best wireless network scanner is over. AirRadar 2 allows you to tag networks, filter them out, and much more. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Delivery Status Delivery Status Touch TrackThePack flickery Flickr Tools Aperture (via App Store) Aperture 30-Day Trial Apple Remote Desktop (via App Store) Screen Sharing Desktop Shortcut Free Range Coder Add Google Analytics Action Mint Adding Tape Calculator Grocery Pal Mailboxes The Venture Black with Green accents iPad Stand Case White Noise CandyShell Flip for iPhone 4 Coinstar Redbox Slimline In-Flight Organizer Panel JustNotes Notational Velocity Macaroni Super Flexible File Synchronizer Prizmo Bistromatic Drive Word Lens Anonymize Your Internet Connections with Anonym NuPower High Capacity Laptop Battery ZAGGmate Case for iPad Has Great Keyboard Inside LogMeIn – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave both finally took the plunge and migrated to the new MobileMe Calendars, then moved some shared calendars from Google over to MobileMe and tested that out, too. Hear them tell their tales and explain the differences during the show. Then it’s on to answering your questions and sharing your tips, this time including booting from a thumbdrive, repairing harddrives, sending mail, and more. Subscribe today, support your two most favorite Mac geeks, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: New MobileMe Calendar MobileMe: New Calendar known issues Mac Roundtable 2010.12.29 Episode #95 AirPort 5.1 Help – What does the flashing light on my AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express mean? Startup Manager: How to select a startup volume How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck Mail 2.0 Help – Using Connection Doctor to solve connection problems Using the AirPort Admin Utility to create a WDS network with multiple base stations Ethernet Vendor Code Lookup Tool My Support Profile – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

How do John and Dave ring in the new year? They do it by answering your questions, sharing your tips, and solving your problems. Come see why Mac Geek Gab is one of the most popular Mac podcasts in existence! In today’s episode you can learn about UPSs, how to build a bootable USB drive, migrating from POP to IMAP and LOTS more. Download today’s episode for free while it lasts! Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility – if you’re not using it, you’re wasting time. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: OS X UPS Configuration Creating a RAID Set Super Duper! Carbon Copy Cloner Running the Mac OS X maintenance scripts Automatically save iChat text transcripts ExpressCard Apple Discussions – Topic : Touchpad & occasionally keyboard freeze since Snow Leopard upgrade MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues XMarks – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

An unscheduled — and unscripted — show today for all of you before your two favorite geeks take their holiday break. John got his new Mac Mini and tells the tale of his migration to it from his G5, lots of tips there. Dave has been working with the Drobo FS, so he’s got some things to say about that. There is a contest for Macworld Expo passes for which you can submit a haiku to win, and finally Dave spent some time interviewing Paul Kent of Macworld Expo, and that interview is here in its entirety. Don’t miss it folks… and don’t get caught!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Festivus Mac mini Haiku EZQuest Pro Audio/Video Enclosure – FireWire 800, and High-Speed USB 2.0 with EZQuest IDE/ATA to SATA Adapter 10.5: Repair Time Machine after logic board changes fsaclctl – dis/enable ACL – how is this done in Snow Leopard? Pacifist How do you partition a Mac hard drive without losing data? Drobo FS Macworld 2011 – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave discuss tracking Mail.app’s rule processing, dealing with small web page fonts, managing SMTP server ports, and backing up IMAP mail. Additionally, they talk through using and migrating to the new MobileMe CalDAV calendar and why you should — or shouldn’t — bother to do it. A great show today — don’t miss it! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune).  You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Apple Discussions – Topic : size of text on safari Attach AppleScripts to Mail.app rules Apple Discussions – Topic : Lexar Jump Drive/DVD conflict BusyCal MobileMe: Frequently Asked Questions about the new MobileMe Calendar Growl iPhoto Library Manager Mac OS X: How to change the Terminal shell Jumbo Frame iperf – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Answering your questions about hard drive corruption, printing issues, mail, firewalls, and more, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are your RATGOCs for the day (Reasonable and Trusted Geeks of Choice). Subscribe, support your favorite RATGOC, and spread some holiday cheer. Oh, and hey, you’ll learn something about your Mac in the process! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Samsung 470 Series SSD Clear 4G+ Mobile USB Series S Drobo FS The Venture Black with Green accents iPad Stand Case Mac OS X Debugging Magic Debug Menu in Disk Utility lsof grep FSEvents IMAP IDLE Growl Cirque Du Mac – Request Tickets Macworld 2011 Hotel Deal – Upgraded Rooms At The InterContinental – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

Dave and John talk about setting and sizing Mail.app’s preview pane, a really easy way to change your short username, merging iTunes and iPhoto libraries from multiple sources, editing your menu bar, router speeds, maintenance scripts and lots, lots more. Add in a healthy dose of holiday cheer and you’ve got yourself one killer episode! Download today, click play, and enjoy. Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS X: How to change user short name or home directory name Mac OS X: How to change the Terminal shell iPhoto Library Manager SuperSync TuneRanger Customizing your menu bar, arrange, remove, and add menulets Running the Mac OS X maintenance scripts Crucial’s Mac RAM Seagate’s Momentus XT Reviewed, Finally a Good Hybrid HDD – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave nearly break their record today and answer a ton of your questions in this fantastic episode of Mac Geek Gab. Starting with five (yes, five!) answers to comparing folders, your two favorite geeks then move on to answer a few iPhoto questions, discuss syncing Notes between your Mac and iDevice, running system maintenance scripts, and wireless network range. Additionally, a segment on comparing the benefits of RAM vs. SSD got very interesting, with a great listener comment thrown in, as well. Download today, folks — you don’t want to miss this one! Sponsor: Disc Label: Stretch your holiday budget with a little of your own creativity.  Custom CDs and DVDs of music and photos, with great-looking labels and cases, make wonderful gifts. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Compare or merge two folders’ contents Unison Compare Folders (1) Compare Folders (2) Tidy Up! iPhoto 6 and later: Rebuilding the iPhoto library Dropbox – What is the Photos folder for? Running the Mac OS X maintenance scripts Sveasoft dd-wrt.com Tomato Firmware Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander iStumbler 2.4 GHz Omni Antennas Indoor Give Your WiFi Performance a Serious Boost with the Wi-Fire – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave are back after their Thanksgiving break and have put together a fantastic show for you. Well, YOU have put together a fantastic show for them, because it’s your questions about converting Word and Pages documents, printer issues, splitting and sharing USB and Ethernet, and more that are the basis for this week’s Premium episode. Subscribe today (it’s only $25!), support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Drive Genius 3 Disk Warrior 4 SMART SMARTReporter How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists Pages Converter Office2 for iPhone Office2 HD for iPad Documents to Go ZAMZAR Quickoffice OpenOffice Office Online File Converters and Viewers HP LaserJet 5P and 5MP Printers – Product Specifications How Laser Printers Work SmartSleep Yojimbo Yojimbo Talk – Sync Problem Solved! Notebook Evernote USB Cables, Connectors, and Networking with USB – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave celebrate their 300th episode by assembling a cast of some of their favorite Mac podcasters and personalities. Listen in as Ted Landau, Adam Christianson, Michael Johnston and Pilot Pete join your two favorite geeks. The cast shares their computing histories, favorite Mac tips, and more! This was a fantastic episode, folks. Don’t miss it! Note: Shownotes are in progress… Stuff mentioned: – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave are back with a great show today filled with some fantastic answers. First a tip that (here’s the free giveaway) indicates that WPA does protect you from Firesheep’s antics, then it’s on to fixing pesky iTunes firewall dialogs, killing processes, preference fixing and more. Subscribe today, support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Firesheep SugarSync Setting up, calibrating display color profiles Topic : “Do you want iTunes to accept incoming network connections?” Getting Started with launchd Lingon Yojimbo Notebook smcFanControl iStat Menus iPhone Photo Picker Install xCode 3.2.3 w/ iPhone SDK 4, get “Base SDK missing”, can’t see other SDKs Macworld 2011 Hotel Deal – Upgraded Rooms At The InterContinental – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

It’s time for another Cool Stuff Found episode. Yep, folks, John and Dave bring you a TON of great tips, software, tricks, and apps to make your computing life — and, indeed, your life in general — smoother and more fun! You won’t want to miss this so download today and enjoy! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune).  You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mactracker Option-click to hide foreground application About iPod Reset Utility iPod: About the battery charge status icon Postbox 2 SignatureProfiler for Mail FastestTube YouTube Video Downloader for Safari SaveTabs Safari Extension NoMoreiTunes Safari Extension Facebook Photo Zoom for Safari Facebook Ads Blocker GrabBox DropBox for education Fixing GrowlMail in 10.6.5 (Mail 4.4) MediaRover TeamViewer ZumoCast Zombo.com Air Display 10.6: Update renders Mac with PGP disk encryption unbootable AppSwitch AppTrap Vlingo Podcaster Startup Manager: How to select a startup volume – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave have put together a killer Premium show for all of their loyal subscribers today. Topics covered include sending mail remotely, VPN needs for the average user, how Xgrid works, preference problems and much, much more. As always, there’s simply too much to list, so support your favorite geeks and subscribe, listen, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mail 4.0 Help – Verifying your outgoing mail server Firesheep dd-wrt.com (router firmware with VPN and more) Mac OS X Server – Networking and VPN iVPN Setting Up A VPN Server On OSX 10.6 Xgrid The Xgrid Tutorials XgridLite Xgrid Programming Guide (PDF) Mac OS X 10.5 Help – If “You need to restart your computer” appears Mac OS X: How to log a kernel panic Get Upgraded Rooms For Macworld Expo through TMO’s deal at the SF Intercontinental – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave have put together another great show this week. Highlights include answering one of Dave’s favorite tricks as your two favorite geeks discuss pasting with and without formatting included, also a discussion on automounting drives that leads into some great tips for storing your iTunes library on Network Attached Storage (i.e. NAS). All this and a LOT more today in this episode of Mac Geek Gab. Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Calculator’s 7 hidden features Onyx Mac OS X v10.4 and later: How to prevent .DS_Store file creation over network connections Total Finder Make ‘paste and match style’ the default behavior Can I turn off data roaming on my iPhone? MarcoPolo – Context-aware computing for Mac OS X AirPort Location – A better way to manage settings Network Location Port Forward – Free help setting up your router or firewall whatismyip.com SD memory card speed ratings Get Upgraded Rooms For Macworld Expo through TMO’s deal at the SF Intercontinental – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave come to you today with a fantastic mix of questions, comments, tips and geekery! Topics include customizing the top bar in the FInder, CD Burner issues, figuring out how much RAM you have (and how you can upgrade), solving Bonjour problems, and fixing a bootup problem or two. Download (it’s free today!), subscribe, and enjoy! Sponsor: Disc Label: Stretch your holiday budget with a little of your own creativity.  Custom CDs and DVDs of music and photos, with great-looking labels and cases, make wonderful gifts. Get it now for 30% off at http://www.smilesoftware.com/geek Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS X 10.6 Help – Customizing the Finder toolbar Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot load optical disc drive Google Calendar Mail, Calendar, & Contacts: Set Up Your Apple Device for Google Sync Leopard: Turn off Bonjour (mDNSResponder) iStumbler Mac OS X 10.6 Help – About System Profiler Crucial System Scanner and Mac Memory Advisor Get Upgraded Rooms For Macworld Expo through TMO’s deal at the SF Intercontinental – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave troubleshoot your wireless problems, help with iLife’s help, discuss previous recipients in Mail, a cost-effective SSD alternative, and lots, lots more. Subscribe (it’s free!), download, sit back, and enjoy AND learn from your two favorite geeks. Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune).  You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Sponsor: GoDaddy: Get 10% off your entire order with our code: macgab10 or register .com domains for just US$7.49 with our code: macgab749 Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Choosing preferred AirPort networks Troubleshooting Help Viewer Display previous Mail.app recipient information Update Expired Podcasts v2.1 How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer MCE OptiBay Roxio Toast 10 Titanium – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

In this week’s Premium episode, Dave and John answer your questions about emptying a pesky trash can, solving calendar data problems, why to still use MobileMe, managing your podcasts, and more. Great show this week. Subscribe today for $25 and support your two favorite Mac geeks in the process! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Solving Trash Problems Pro Tip of the Week – Really Empty the Trash Mac OS X 10.4 Help – Starting up in single-user mode iStat Menus MobileMe Connecting to your iDisk from Windows Explorer Find My iPhone App Now Available iTunes 8: Fine Tune Podcast Settings Power Mac G5 Firmware Update 5.1.4 Mac OS X: Available firmware updates 10 Big Myths about copyright explained Plagiarism detection About Digital Watermarking TinEye Case Logic 22” Lightweight Expandable Upright Roller Macworld Expo Hotel Deal: TMO’s Upgraded Rooms at the SF Intercontinental – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->

John and Dave kick off your week answering your questions and solving your Mac, Apple, and iPhone problems. Topics include setting up multiple routers, fixing iPhone calendars, streaming your Mac to/from your TiVo, and more. Subscribe today (this episode is free!) and enjoy! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Onyx Mac OS X v10.6.4 Update (Combo) Does the Eye-Fi card support Ad Hoc Wi-Fi? Eye-Fi Pro X2 Lets Your Digital Camera See the World of WiFi Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Creating a computer-to-computer network Unlocking a password protected harddisk StreamBaby pyTivoX Galleon iTiVo TiVo Desktop and other software for PC or Mac Want to Speed Up Your Surfing? Check out namebench! New in Leopard: dscacheutil Macworld Expo Hotel Deal: TMO’s Upgraded Rooms at the SF Intercontinental – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast). Related Resources: -->