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.

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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
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BackBeat Media Podcast Network
MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

MGG 303: Mail, Short Usernames, Merging Libraries, More!