The Keynote For The Rest of Us — Mac Geek Gab 1054 episode image

The Keynote For The Rest of Us — Mac Geek Gab 1054

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…

Master Focus Modes, Action Button Tricks, and Screenshot Management — Mac Geek Gab 1053 episode image

Master Focus Modes, Action Button Tricks, and Screenshot Management — Mac Geek Gab 1053

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…

Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out — Mac Geek Gab 1052 episode image

Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out — Mac Geek Gab 1052

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…

Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information (and Some Useful Ones, Too!) — Mac Geek Gab 1051 episode image

Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information (and Some Useful Ones, Too!) — Mac Geek Gab 1051

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…

Beware The Lightning Bunnies — Mac Geek Gab 1050 episode image

Beware The Lightning Bunnies — Mac Geek Gab 1050

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…

As If It Were a Swarm Of Bees! — Mac Geek Gab 1049 episode image

As If It Were a Swarm Of Bees! — Mac Geek Gab 1049

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…

Don’t Exposé Your Mac's Hidden Features — Mac Geek Gab 1048 episode image

Don’t Exposé Your Mac’s Hidden Features — Mac Geek Gab 1048

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 cosmic karma or solar flares at play! If you’re not satisfied with Apple’s trade-in assessment, listener Badger advises taking it to an Apple Store—justice matters Read more…

World Brain Day Special: Backup Tips and Freezer Hacks – Mac Geek Gab 1047 episode image

World Brain Day Special: Backup Tips and Freezer Hacks – Mac Geek Gab 1047

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. Discover clever uses for your Apple Watch and streamline your clipboard with the Paste app. Get the lowdown on remote Bluetooth temp sensors for your Read more…

Stump the Geeks: Live From Macstock 2024 — Mac Geek Gab 1046 episode image

Stump the Geeks: Live From Macstock 2024 — Mac Geek Gab 1046

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 elusive iCloud sync issue. Adam shares his take on Generative AI, and the gang faces more stumping questions from the audience, including disappearing contacts and Read more…

The Fast and the Curious: Turbocharge Your Storage and RAM — Mac Geek Gab 1045 episode image

The Fast and the Curious: Turbocharge Your Storage and RAM — Mac Geek Gab 1045

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, OWC ThunderBlade, HyperDrive Next Snap-On USB-C SSD Enclosure, and HyperDrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure. With this knowledge, you can ensure your Mac setup runs at Read more…