Episodes

Are you the go-to tech support for your family? Tired of dealing with 100+ open Safari tabs on your relatives’ iPhones? We’ve got a Quick Tip that will save you time and sanity. Learn how to close all those tabs in one swift move and keep your family’s devices running smoothly. In this episode, Adam Christianson, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete dive into practical tips for managing your Apple devices, like using the new flashlight Read more…

In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying updated with the latest features can be both exciting and overwhelming. Apple’s latest operating systems—iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS, and watchOS—are packed with hidden gems that can enhance your user experience. In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, hosts Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete dive into some of these lesser-known features, offering practical tips and insights to help you make the most of your Apple devices. Read more…

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson drop some seriously useful Quick Tips to enhance your Apple experience. From safeguarding your Venmo transactions to mastering Mac keyboard symbols via the Emoji keyboard, you’ll find yourself armed with powerful tricks. Perry’s tip on using Shazam to get music info from Apple Music or Spotify is a game-changer, and JMM’s hack to automate your Bluetooth Mac lock with BetterTouchTool is pure genius. Read more…

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 favorite photos. For the more tech-savvy, the discussion digs into the mystery of download folder chaos with tips from John, Jeff, and Kirit, suggesting ways Read more…

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 button and iOS 18’s Apple Intelligence Summaries, they weigh the pros and cons. AirPods Pro Gen 2 get serious attention too, with their hearing aid Read more…

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 and emailing in one swift move, you’re set to save time and simplify your workflow. Plus, learn how to pause media playback the moment you Read more…

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 PDFs with Lightweight PDF, substituting TextExpander with TypeItForMe, or managing your VPN with Public IP, these tips will keep your Mac running smoothly. Plus, for Read more…

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 organized, manage HDR on your iPhone, and discover handy utilities like Shottr and OnyX that can make your workflow smoother. Plus, if you’re worried about Read more…

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 digital life, like using Do Not Disturb for event durations, and swiping right in Messages for instant replies. Whether you’re curious about mice vs. trackpads, Read more…

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 pesky Mail app message about network preferences. You’ll also get a taste of Terminal Geekery with essential commands like ‘pwd’ and ‘cd’ to streamline your Read more…