Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Back from WWDC and in the groove again, Dave and John talk through your questions and tips about upgrading your Mac’s hard drive and RAM, NVRAM vs. EFI, static vs. dynamic IP addresses, and Dave shares a tip about the IR port on new Mac notebooks. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, June 18th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Back from WWDC and in the groove again, Dave and John talk through your questions and tips about upgrading your Mac’s hard drive and RAM, NVRAM vs. EFI, static vs. dynamic IP addresses, and Dave shares a tip about the IR port on new Mac notebooks. Sponsor: Audible: Get a 14-Day FREE Trial of AudibleListener? Gold And 1 Free Download only with this, special MGG link Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: WWDC RAM from Apple Store Crucial OWC MacBook 4GB Upgrade Program iFixit.com Apple’s Do it Yourself Support Site OWC 200GB Mercury On The Go Firewire 800/400 & USB2 drive Hacking EFI on Intel Macs Dynip.com Dyndns.com Podcast and New Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and a free book from Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Dave’s at WWDC, and John takes a few minutes to interview him on his thoughts of the keynote announcements and more. Dave makes sure to explain the things that would likely have been missed if you weren’t in the presentation hall, so make sure you catch this one! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, June 11th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no Enhanced AAC version this week, folks… the MP3 is in the AAC feed for your convenience, though!). Dave’s at WWDC, and John takes a few minutes to interview him on his thoughts of the keynote announcements and more. Dave makes sure to explain the things that would likely have been missed if you weren’t in the presentation hall, so make sure you catch this one! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: WWDC Live WWDC keynote coverage (Mac Observer) WWDC 2007 Keynote Address (Apple) Mac OS X Leopard John Carmack Presents: id Tech 5 Blogger Safari 3 Public Beta WWDC 2007 keynote bingo Steve and Bill at D5 (Podcast link) Pirates of Silicon Valley Podcast and New Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and a free book from Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

John and Dave talk about sharing files with other Macs, boosting your Macs performance, and perhaps even engaging in the geeky side of iPhone speculation. Also tonight included are some tips from listeners about sleep crashes and pesky Spotlight issues. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, June 4th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston). John and Dave talk about sharing files with other Macs, boosting your Macs performance, and perhaps even engaging in the geeky side of iPhone speculation. Also tonight included are some tips from listeners about sleep crashes and pesky Spotlight issues. Don’t miss it! Sponsor: Audible: Get a 14-Day FREE Trial of AudibleListener? Gold And 1 Free Download only with this, special MGG link Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS X: About File Sharing “Well Known” TCP and UDP Ports Used By Apple Software Products Macintosh Family: Batteries and Part Numbers Macintosh Family: Batteries and Part Numbers, Part 2 NVRAM/PRAM FileVault Renicer EXIF Graphic Converter iMagine Photo – AppleScriptable Photo Info Editor Mac OS X USB Debug Kits Downloads Ammo the Amoeba Eneman Podcast and New Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and a free book from Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Dave and John in front of one mic today talk about tweaking spotlight and network preferences, audio geekiness, and what upgrade paths make sense for you. Enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, May 28th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Dave and John in front of one mic today talk about tweaking spotlight and network preferences, audio geekiness, and what upgrade paths make sense for you. Enjoy! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine 5 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune). You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Sponsor: PageSender: The fax software for Mac OS X that really works! Fax anything you can print. Fully scriptable. New: spam fax filtering. Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Intro song cover by FreAk* Memorial Day Serial ATA (SATA) ATA Tom’s Hardware TechRestore Apple Specifications Apple Outlet (refurbished hardware, other deals) ADAT MenuMeters iFreeMem SMARTReporter (detect failing hard drive) chmod Tutorial Enable remote logging in 10.4 Max (audio conversion) Amtrak iPhoneAlley Podcast and New Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and a free book from Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure (and this week, covered by FreAk*). “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Dave and John are back, discussing and answering your comments about Airport/Extreme, Digital Audio, FileMaker, and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, May 20th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Dave and John are back, discussing and answering your comments about Airport/Extreme, Digital Audio, FileMaker, and more! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Sponsor: Audible: Get a 14-Day FREE Trial of AudibleListener? Gold And 1 Free Download only with this, special MGG link Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Static DHCP DHCP Failure AirPort Extreme FileMaker FileMaker Version Comparison (PDF) S/PDIF AES/EBU ADAT SONAR Home Studio XLR Connector TosLink to Mini Adapter WD-40 Use relative dates in Address Book iPhoneAlley Podcast and New Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and a free book from Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Dave — uber FileMaker geek — chats with Ryan Rosenberg and Kevin Mallon of FileMaker about some of the geekier things that can be done with the FileMaker, but don’t require you to be a geek to do them! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, May 14th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC Enhanced Version this week, the MP3 is in both feeds). Dave — uber FileMaker geek — chats with Ryan Rosenberg and Kevin Mallon of FileMaker about some of the geekier things that can be done with the FileMaker, but don’t require you to be a geek to do them! Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: FileMaker Podcast and New Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and a free book from Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Optical audio, keyboard shortcuts, DVD regions, and MIME types all factor into today’s discussion as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions.&id; Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, May 7th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Optical audio, keyboard shortcuts, DVD regions, and MIME types all factor into today’s discussion as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions. Sponsor: Audible: Get a 14-Day FREE Trial of AudibleListener? Gold And 1 Free Download only with this, special MGG link Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Tree pollen map Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts Problems with keyboard brightness control 12-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note: Keyboard TOSLINK (via Wikipedia) TOSLINK Interconnect History & Basics Belkin PureAV Digital Optical Audio Cable with Mini-Toslink Adapter S/PDIF How-to: Use your TiVo Series3 eSATA port to add an external drive .htaccess, MIME Types and Handlers MIME DVD region code DVRFlash MacTheRipper HandBrake VLC media player stickingittotheman.com Zamzar file conversion website SoundConverter FFMPEG Heroes CleanDesk 6502 MacMAME FileMaker “24” Reviews Podcast from iPodObserver Podcast and New Media Expo NationStates – Come join the “Geeks Unite” region. Learn more from Wikipedia. – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Lots of listener feedback answered after the week off, including Printing Defaults, Surround Sound, Ripping DVDs, and mail servers. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, April 30, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Lots of listener feedback answered after the week off, including Printing Defaults, Surround Sound, Ripping DVDs, and mail servers. Don’t miss it! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine 5 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune). You can’t get better sound for your iPod or iTunes! Sponsor: PDFpen: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine and split PDFs, reorder and remove PDF pages, and fill out and save PDF forms. Visit http://www.smileonmymac.com/geek for a special discount! Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Huey Lewis and The News Saving a group of print options as a preset Rogue Amoeba SoundSource Surround sound Griffin FireWave Logitech Z-5500 Creative DDTS-100 Sound Blaster Live! 24-Bit External (PC only?) BookEndz Docking Station for 15″ MacBook Pro Handbrake ffmpegX MPEG Streamclip (convert VOB and other video files) Battery Update 1.2 XBattery coconutBattery TSA NRA iPhoneAlley Postfix Enabler Zamzar file conversion website CleanDesk “24” Reviews Podcast from iPodObserver Podcast and New Media Expo NationStates – Come join the “Geeks Unite” region. Learn more from Wikipedia. – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

After working hard to make all the back-end code work with three-digit episode numbers, John and Dave take a break to tour back over their 20-plus year friendship, the computers they’ve owned, and more. Not your typical Geek Gab, but not one to be missed, either! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Tuesday, April 16, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael Johnston). After working hard to make all the back-end code work with three-digit episode numbers, John and Dave take a break to tour back over their 20-plus year friendship, the computers they’ve owned, and more. Not your typical Geek Gab, but not one to be missed, either. Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing timesaver that expands abbreviations as you type. Sponsor: Audible: Get a 14-Day FREE Trial of AudibleListener? Gold And 1 Free Download only with this, special MGG link Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: No show next week. John’s birthday and Dave’s on vacation! Back on the 30th Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: PDP-8 Teleprinter Colossal Cave adventure game Punched tape data storage Apple II series Lemonade Stand PET 2001 Timex Sinclair 1000 TRS-80 Apple //e Wizardry series Novation APPLE-CAT II modem Blue box Apple II accelerators (including Zip Chip) Applied Engineering expansion products Apple IIc RS-232 serial connection Diversi-Dial PDP-6 Apple UniDisk 3.5 Pascal Macintosh SE Macintosh SE/30 Macintosh II Macintosh IIci Power Computing Mac clones Hypnotic Clambake PowerBook 520c PowerBook G3 series PowerBook G4 MacBook Pro PowerMac G4 TiBook PowerMac G5 Diversidial.com “24” Reviews Podcast from iPodObserver Podcast and New Media Expo NationStates – Come join the “Geeks Unite” region. Learn more from Wikipedia. – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

99 episodes later, John and Dave are still at it, answering your questions and bantering away about all things Mac. Today, the geeks get into sending e-mail remotely, dealing with a pesky router, moving your iTunes library, and whether or not to wire your home. Oh, and probably more, too. Enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Tuesday, April 9, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston). 99 episodes later, John and Dave are still at it, answering your questions and bantering away about all things Mac. Today, the geeks get into sending e-mail remotely, dealing with a pesky router, moving your iTunes library, and whether or not to wire your home. Oh, and probably more, too. Enjoy! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Subscribe to AAC: or Subscribe to MP3: If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, subscribe to the AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Control UPS via Energy Saver preferences panel SMTP IMAP portforward (TCP/IP port information) Open SMTP Relay Gmail email configuration TLS & SSL whatismyip nslookup 192.168.100.1 (common cable modem status) iTunes: Moving your iTunes Music folder LaCie Mini Belkin FireWire Repeater IP over FireWire Category 5 cable “24” Reviews Podcast from iPodObserver Podcast and New Media Expo NationStates – Come join the “Geeks Unite” region. Learn more from Wikipedia. – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael Johnston‘)’))[removed]Michael Johnston. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac and Audible. Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!): Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes! – Show Details – Write a review! PodcastAlley – Vote (please!) Podcast Pickle PodcastingNews [removed] var frappr_mapheight = 210; var frappr_mapwidth = 210; var frappr_mapzoom = 60; var frappr_host = “http://www.frappr.com/”;var gid = 587916;[removed] [removed][removed] [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘E-mail John and Dave‘)’))[removed]E-mail John and Dave (even an audio comment, if you please!), post in the comments below, Skype your message to “macgeekgab”, or call and leave a voice-mail at 206-666-GEEK! This podcast is recorded on a Mac using Audio Hijack Pro. As for equipment, John is using a Behringer C-1 microphone going through a Behringer Eurorack UB1222FX-PRO mixer, monitored with Etymotic ER-6i Isolator earphones, then straight in to his Mac. On Dave’s end, a Heil PR-40 microphone is used, and the whole show is mixed “live” through a Mackie Onyx 1220 FireWire-enabled mixer before being pumped back into the Mac (via FireWire, of course), and is monitored with Ultimate Ears UE-7 Ambient earphones. Each microphone is run through a channel on a Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 compressor, a touch of reverb is added with an ART FX-1 processor, and the whole thing is then compressed in software on the Mac. The show is recorded to AIFF, and then converted and uploaded with an Automator script. Michael, aka Computernap, then goes through and enhances the show to provide you with the AAC version. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. “Made On A Mac” bumper by Mark Fleser Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.