Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

For this special edition episode, Dave interviews Paul Kent of IDG World Expo about the upcoming Mac Networkers Retreat conference. Download and listen to find out more about this unique conference, who its for, and what you’ll learn if you attend. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 7th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version For this special edition episode, Dave interviews Paul Kent of IDG World Expo about the upcoming Mac Networkers Retreat conference. Download and listen to find out more about this unique conference, who its for, and what you’ll learn if you attend. 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 Networkers Retreat [removed]eval(unescape(‘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, 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). 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. You can hear more details of the setup and how it’s mixed on Episode #32. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

The info just keeps flowing here, folks. Of course, last week’s discussion on e-mail management generated a lot of feedback, and Dave and John talk through that. Additionally, continuing conversations on DVD Ripping, VPNs, and Window management round out this week’s episode. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 28th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). The info just keeps flowing here, folks. Of course, last week’s discussion on e-mail management generated a lot of feedback, and Dave and John talk through that. Additionally, continuing conversations on DVD Ripping, VPNs, and Window management round out this week’s episode. Show Sponsor: BeLight Software is an innovative Mac development company. In less than 4 years on the market, the company gained numerous rewards for producing powerful and easy-to-use Mac applications.   If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: Nirvana Mailsmith Treo 650 The Easy Button Gmail IMAP POP Mac OS X Tiger Mail 2 Thunderbird Mail.app Plug-Ins and Add-Ons MailTags Mail Act-On Automator Mac OS X Tiger Address Book 4 MediaCentral Handbrake Clie UX50 Sailing Clicker EyeTV 250 Mac the Ripper QuickTime MPEG-2 Component Azureus Mac OS X Server and VPN Subnet Jimmie Walker Dy-No-Mite iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 Battery Exchange Program Mailsmith Hierarchical Export Script NationStates – Come join the “Geeks Unite” region. Learn more from Wikipedia. Podcast/Portable Media Expo Mac Networkers Retreat – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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, 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). 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. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Last week’s discussion about DVD ripping stirred up quite the pot, so that conversation continues, along with others, plus Dave (re-)considers Apple’s Mail.app as his e-mail client of choice. It all makes for some interesting and discussion, folks, and we let YOU be a fly-on-the-wall to soak up the geeky tidbits. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 21st, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Last week’s discussion about DVD ripping stirred up quite the pot, so that conversation continues, along with others, plus Dave (re-)considers Apple’s Mail.app as his e-mail client of choice. It all makes for some interesting and discussion, folks, and we let YOU be a fly-on-the-wall to soak up the geeky tidbits. If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: Dave Hamilton: Is Mail.app The RIght Choice for Me? Can Mail.app Cope With Heavy Loads HawkWings.net Mailsmith Eudora mbox File Format SpamSieve Spamfire Outlook Express 5 Mac Mac the Ripper FFMPEG Toast 7 Content Scramble System (CSS) DeCSS MPAA RIAA Critically Explored Podcast Popcorn Handbrake CPU Caching CHUD Tools PowerPC Nap Modes Azureus Mac OS X Server and VPN Snakes on a Plane Ghostbusters Podcast/Portable Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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(‘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! Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Dave and John take their time to answer your questions about DVD ripping, Permissions, and more. Download, press play, and enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 14th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave and John take their time to answer your questions about DVD ripping, Permissions, and more. Download, press play, and enjoy! If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: Chax MPEG-2 Handbrake QuickTime Pro QuickTime Pro MPEG-2 Component Mac the Ripper Rip Different UDF DVD2one DVD Imager FFMPEG Toast 7 Optical Media Longevity MenuMeters CPU Caching Serial ATA AT&T CallVantage Recovered Items Podcast/Portable Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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(‘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! Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

John and Dave discuss the announcements from today’s WWDC Keynote, and then return to previous topics to address your questions about Automator and TiVo. This is chock full of info you won’t want to miss! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 7th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave discuss the announcements from today’s WWDC Keynote, and then return to previous topics to address your questions about Automator and TiVo. This is chock full of info you won’t want to miss! If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: Intel-based Mac Pro Intel-based XServe KnockOff – Dave’s Local Cover Band Time Machine – Apple’s upcoming automated Backup utility Windows XP System Restore Analysts Not Surprised, but also Disappointed with Apple’s Announcements TMO’s Live WWDC Keynote Updates Dr. Mac’s Guide to Backing Up Your Mac Reality Distortion Field Steve Christiansen’s SuperClock Virtual Desktop Pro ChatFX Apple LCD Displays Get Cheaper Starlogic LCD Display – Cheap, and worth it Hanso Foundation and Sublymonal – Co-branded commercials integrated with Lost Alex – New Voice In Panther CoreAnimation – Reminds us of Sprites Description of WWW NCSA Mosaic Scotty Principle WWDC 2006 Dilbert’s Project Uncertainty Principle Mythical Man Month Temporary Storage Automator Actions – Variable approximation in Automator TiVo TiVo and Bonjour/iChat incompatibility TiVo (Series 2) with VOIP Setup Solution Vonage – Refer Through Dave and help yourself *and* Dave out. Podcast/Portable Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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(‘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! Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Joined by guest gabber Ricky Spero, John and Dave talk through Apple’s Automator; detailing what it is, what they’ve done with it, and how you can use it to make your life simpler! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 31st, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Joined by guest gabber Ricky Spero, John and Dave talk through Apple’s Automator; detailing what it is, what they’ve done with it, and how you can use it to make your life simpler! Show Sponsor: Shure E500PTH Earphones   If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: TMO to Go – Weekly Roundup Automator Automator Actions Search and Download Lock and Unlock Files and Folders GraphicConverter BBEdit 8 AppleScript Finder and Smart Folders Mac OS X 10.4.7 Update Apple Eliminates Forum Mods Apple Support Discussions Podcast/Portable Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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(‘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! Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

With Dave fresh off the plane from Chicago, this short(er) show talks about a cool few things we all found, including an airline adapter for the MacBook Pro that Dave tested, and it works! All this and more! Tune in and enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap). With Dave fresh off the plane from Chicago, this short(er) show talks about a cool few things we all found, including an airline adapter for the MacBook Pro that Dave tested, and it works! All this and more! Tune in and enjoy! If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: ad:tech Mahavishnu Orchestra GM Q2 2006 $3B Loss Transportation Security Administration TSA Traveler Identity Verification Program TSA “No Fly” and “Selectee” Lists Typical Mac User Podcast Kyocera KPC650 EVDO Motorola v710 ExpressCard MikeGyver’s MacBook Pro Car/Airline Adapter Martian SlingShot Podcast/Portable Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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(‘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! Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

Back for another round, John and Dave dig into the mailbag to talk about upgrading your Mac, recording audio, using your MacBook Pro on airplanes and more. Of course, the topic of talking on one’s cell phone while driving makes an encore appearance, as well! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 17th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (which won’t be coming this week, due to an unfortunately technology-glitch that Michael, aka Computernap experience. We expect him to be back online with AAC for the next, show, though! For this episode, I’ve put the MP3 in the AAC feed so everyone can hear it). Back for another round, John and Dave dig into the mailbag to talk about upgrading your Mac, recording audio, using your MacBook Pro on airplanes and more. Of course, the topic of talking on one’s cell phone while driving makes an encore appearance, as well! Show Sponsor: Shure E500PTH Earphones   If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: Custon Icons Apple Support Apple Specifications Transintl Crucial Technology Sonnet Apple Recycling Program MacBook Pro with MagSafe EyeTV 250 EyeTV EZ HDTV Inductive Telephone Tap Griffin iMic Parliant PhoneValet PodCast Linksys WRT54G Mojo rooSwitch eMac Upgrade Guide David Parmet MikeGyver’s MacBook Pro Car/Airline Adapter WildBlue Satellite Internet Alchemy Linksys Firmware with VPN Parliant’s Phone Valet Podcast/Portable Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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(‘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! Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

With topics covered including RAID, HDTV, swap files, printer sharing, Acrobat, Safari and more, how could you go wrong? Listen to John and Dave not only answer your questions, but share your tips with the listening audience! Plus, the conversation about cell phone usage while driving continues! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 3rd, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). With topics covered including RAID, HDTV, swap files, printer sharing, Acrobat, Safari and more, how could you go wrong? Listen to John and Dave not only answer your questions, but share your tips with the listening audience! With topics covered including RAID, HDTV, swap files, printer sharing, Acrobat, Safari and more, how could you go wrong? Listen to John and Dave not only answer your questions, but share your tips with the listening audience! Plus, the conversation about cell phone usage while driving continues! If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: 4th of July (US Holiday) HDTV TiVo EyeTV 500 QAM EyeHome MIME WebKit Yojimbo RCDefaultApp DNS Hosts file NetInfo Swap Cop MenuMeters Magic Smoke Amtrak Rosetta CNET Cellphone Driving Article The Jetsons MacBook/Pro Benchmarks SwapCop Floppy RAID! De-activate Acrobat Podcast/Portable Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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(‘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! Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.

John and Dave take your questions and share your hints and tips with the rest of the listening audience this week. With topics ranging from backup tips to permission errors to playlist organization, this one’s well worth the price of admission. Plus, John and Dave share their thoughts on which laptops are best for you! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave take your questions and share your hints and tips with the rest of the listening audience this week. With topics ranging from backup tips to permission errors to playlist organization, this one’s well worth the price of admission. Plus, John and Dave share their thoughts on which laptops are best for you! If you’re using iTunes to download and listen to podcasts, we have two feeds: Standard MP3 iTunes Feed AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Note: Shownotes are complete. Stuff mentioned: EMC Retrospect for Macintosh Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes A Better Finder Attributes (batch unlock) MacBook MacBook Pro Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 PowerMac G5 Apple Mobile Learning Lab Shreve Systems Apple //e Macintosh IIci MAME Spy Hunter RAID XServe RAID EyeTV weaKnees TiVo Weekly Roundup Podcast/Portable Media Expo – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap! 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(‘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! Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure. Find more editions at the TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab index.