Episodes

Are you tired of struggling with password management and battery life on your Mac? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to streamline your password management experience by using the escape key to dismiss Apple’s autofill dialog and access your preferred password manager. Learn about the debate between Apple’s built-in password management and third-party options like 1Password. The hosts also dive into battery management techniques, discussing the pros and cons of apps Read more

Are you struggling to manage your digital photo collection? Don’t get caught with disorganized memories! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into the world of photo organization and archiving. They discuss strategies for managing large photo libraries, including creating separate libraries for different life stages and using external storage solutions. You’ll learn about the pros and cons of various backup methods and how to balance cloud storage with local Read more

Don’t get caught wasting hours on lackluster tech! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Dave and Pete bring you the cream of the crop from CES 2025. They dive into the most exciting and innovative products they’ve discovered, saving you the hassle of navigating the overwhelming show floor. From a game-changing 5K Thunderbolt display at an unbeatable price to smart swim goggles with heads-up displays, they’ve got you covered. But that’s not all! The hosts Read more

Dive into the latest Mac Geek Gab where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton kick off 2025 with a bang. From pre-CES discoveries like the 1MORE S70 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds to clever Quick Tips, you’ll find tools to supercharge your Apple experience. Learn how to search sites with a quick JavaScript snippet, move your Photos library to an external drive, and add Apple items like weather to your menu bar. Whether it’s taming Safari’s Read more

Are you tired of fumbling with your Mac’s settings every time you need to move it? Discover how to keep your device powered on while relocating it in this episode of Mac Geek Gab! Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the world of portable power solutions for Mac desktops. From battery packs to inverters, they explore various options to keep your iMac or Mac mini running during short moves. The hosts also share their experiences Read more

Are you tired of struggling with your Mac’s settings and apps? Discover how to streamline your tech life with Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode! This week, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into a treasure trove of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. Learn how to take screenshots of your Applications folder for easy reference, and explore the power of markdown for creating timeless, portable documents. Don’t get caught without knowing how to use your iPhone’s Read more

Struggling to find what you need on a website? Discover a game-changing search trick that will save you time and frustration. This episode of Mac Geek Gab is packed with Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and a whole lot of tech wisdom to keep you ahead of the curve. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use Google to search specific sites more effectively, ensuring you never miss the information you need. The hosts also Read more

Discover how a simple setting on your iPhone could be quietly draining your battery. This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip on managing your personal hotspot settings to save power. Learn how to optimize your device and keep it running longer. Join the Adam, Pete, Dave, and the Mac Geek Gab crew as they explore a variety of tech tips and tricks designed to make your life easier. From managing your iPhone’s battery life Read more

Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Mac! Ever struggled with selecting text in columns? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip that lets you select rectangular blocks of text across multiple lines using the Option key. This trick works in BBEdit, TextEdit, Pages, Preview, and even Microsoft Word. It’s been around for decades, but many are still in the dark! In this episode, Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into the world of iPhone and Mac tips and Read more

Ever wondered how to make your Mac work smarter, not harder? This episode is packed with tips and tricks to enhance your Apple experience. Dive into the world of Mac tips with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they explore listener Andrew’s Quick Tip on formatting text in Apple Messages. Discover how simple keyboard shortcuts can transform your messaging game, making it easier to bold, italicize, and underline text. The hosts also tackle Read more