Persistence Is Reality – Mac Geek Gab 775

Sometimes your computer keeps doing something you don't want it to do. Sometimes it stops doing something it's supposed to be doing. Persistence is a finicky friend sometimes, and your two favorite geeks are here to help you with some of the specifics. Listen as John and Dave dig into Safari tabs, Apps on Apple Watch, displaying Time Zones in a world without Dashboard Widgets, and more. Press Play and enjoy learning at least five Read more…

The Power … of Power – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 774

Power comes in so many forms! Apple Card is Power. Cool Stuff Found is Power. Quick Tips are Power. NASA has power. Wi-Fi has power. YOU have the power, too. After all, you can press play and listen to John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton talk through all of this and more. Seems like a good idea!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 774 for Monday, August 12, 2019 00:01:37 Podcast Movement Read more…

Five New Keyboard Shortcuts, Cool Stuff Found, and More Tips – Mac Geek Gab 773

Sometimes just one tip can cause you and your two favorite geeks alike to learn at least five new things. Does this episode have that magic tip? You'll have to listen to find out! Along the way you'll learn more about APFS, Encryption, Power, and more as John and Dave walk you through it all!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 773 for Monday, August 5, 2019 Please vote for Dave’s Mesh Read more…

We Love Dongle World – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 772

Live from MacStock Conference and Expo 2019, John and Dave play Stump the Geek and take listener questions live, with a little help from impromptu co-host Kelly Guimont! Learn about APFS and Fusion Drives, iPhones making sounds when they're not supposed to, and why we love Dongle World as much as we do. Press play and learn at least five new things!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 772 for Monday, July Read more…

You Don’t Get to Change Your Mind about The Past in the Future – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 771

So how do these "silent updates" work, anyway? Why can't I click links in Safari? And will your future self be happy with your past self's backup-related decisions? These are the hard questions, folks, and your two favorite geeks tackle them just for you. Plus, listen as John and Dave share your tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more. Mac Geek Gab 771 is here just for you. Press play and enjoy learning at least five Read more…

Swiper, More Swiping! – Mac Geek Gab 770

Your questions answered, including migrating photos, syncing movies, moving to a new Mac, which earbuds to get, smart bulbs, and much more. Plus, there's never a lack of things to swipe. And on your iPhone and Mac, that's a good thing. Come learn five new things with John and Dave!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 770 for Monday, July 15, 2019 00:01:50 Domenico-QT-Turn off VPN when setting up Smart Home Devices Read more…

Save Your Data…Safely – Mac Geek Gab 769

macOS Catalina will bring with it a lot of changes, one of which is that a <em>lot</em>of older apps and related hardware won't work. Dave and John answer your questions and share your tips about how to navigate these waters ahead of time… to avoid surprises. In addition, your archives are only as good as the method and medium you use. It's time to talk about data safety and reliability. Plus, your other questions need answers, Read more…

Not That There’s Anything Wrong With Excessive – Mac Geek Gab 768

Sure you know about copy/paste, iCloud family accounts, selection tools, and password managers. But this week you'll learn at least five new things just learning about all the different ways your fellow MGG listeners are using them to enhance their productivity! Join John and Dave as they dig into all of this and more.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 768 for Monday, July 1, 2019 00:01:28 (Yet Another) Power Outage Dave’s Read more…

I Hate It When My Computer Won’t Behave – Mac Geek Gab 767

So much Cool Stuff Found, so little time. And Quick Tips? And questions? Topics include controlling your date picker, switching apps faster, getting your storage and backups in order, tweaking autocorrect and much, much more. Oh, and Wi-Fi. Yeah, there's lots here. Let's go learn five new things, shall we?Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 767 for Monday, June 24, 2019 – I Hate It When My Computer Won’t Behave 00:02:33 Read more…

Whispering Sweet Nothings at The A-Lady – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 766

Some folks with Catalina on the brain want to know how to prepare. Some folks want to prepare to reinstall Mojave. Joe has advice for future-proofing your home, and the A-Lady wants you to whisper sweet nothings at her. It's that kind of week here and John and Dave are your stalwart guides. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 766 for Monday, Read more…