Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus join the boys this week to talk about backups. Strategies, software, hardware, and even some of YOUR backup-related questions are answered. Don’t miss this one, folks! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 20th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus join the boys this week to talk about backups. Strategies, software, hardware, and even some of YOUR backup-related questions are answered. Don’t miss this one, folks! 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 (thanks, John!) Stuff mentioned: Guide to Backing Up Your Mac Bob “Dr. Mac” Levitus Skype MacNotables The Jackson 5 Shaun Cassidy EMC Retrospect for Macintosh Drive Savers (say Bob sent you!) Drive Genius Data Rescue II DiskWarrior TechTool Pro 4 Disk Utility and fsck TechTool Protege BackJack .Mac Carbon Copy Cloner SuperDuper! ChronoSync Deja Vu Transmit RAID QuicKeys X3 Mac Plus Specktone Retro 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.

One year later, Dave and John are still at it. As has become typical, Dave and John answer your questions about all things Mac and beyond, including topics such as remote control, Swap Files, and Permissions. Some cool stuff YOU found is included, as well as a few special treats for their first anniversary show. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 13th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). One year later, Dave and John are still at it. As has become typical, Dave and John answer your questions about all things Mac and beyond, including topics such as remote control, Swap Files, and Permissions. Some cool stuff YOU found is included, as well as a few special treats for their first anniversary show. 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: Rock and Roll Attitude Kumbaya Apple Remote Desktop 3 Dashboard Widget Behringer Studio Condenser Mic C-1 Microphone Technology Telefunken U-47 Timbuktu Pro Network Address Translation Universal Plug and Play Portforward.com pcAnywhere Honeypot Apple Support WorldLingo Language Translation BackBeat Media/Mac Observer site demographics survey CastAway & MoveTunes Drive Now Talk Later Imaging Buffet Rain Design Inc. LapWorks Andrew’s Apple Store Photocast 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.

For this 6/6/6 show, John and Dave talk about controlling your Mac from remote (and other Macs, too!). Apple Remote Desktop, Timbuktu, and pcAnywhere are covered along with free options like SSH, VNC, VPN and more. This show’s chock full of so much info you’ll have to listen twice! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 6th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). For this 6/6/6 show, John and Dave talk about controlling your Mac from remote (and other Macs, too!). Apple Remote Desktop, Timbuktu, and pcAnywhere are covered along with free options like SSH, VNC, VPN and more. This show’s chock full of so much info you’ll have to listen twice! 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 now complete. Stuff mentioned: 666 Penn Radio Apple Remote Desktop 3 pcAnywhere Timbuktu Pro Telnet SSH FTP SFTP The Ministry of Silly Walks whatismyip.com Skype Bonjour Multicast Spotlight Dynamic DNS VNC Chicken of the VNC OSXvnc RealVNC X11 Transmit 3 VPN Cisco VPN Client PPTP L2TP Sveasoft Mac OS X Server Networking and VPN Apple I Computer “I find your lack of faith disturbing” 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 reviews the SpeckTone Retro speakers; John and he talk through IP-based printer sharing, Apple’s ProCare support, Automounting, and Michael joins in for iTunes Library Sharing. Then, in a rare moment, John and Dave stray from the path of tech to briefly discuss the PowerPage/Apple ruling. Definitely one to catch! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 30th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave reviews the SpeckTone Retro speakers; John and he talk through IP-based printer sharing, Apple’s ProCare support, Automounting, and Michael joins in for iTunes Library Sharing. Then, in a rare moment, John and Dave stray from the path of tech to briefly discuss the PowerPage/Apple ruling. Definitely one to catch! 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: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Memorial Day (US Holiday) SpeckTone Retro Vacuum Tube Audioengine 5 Apple Store Fifth Avenue NYC Apple Elevator Malfunctions MacBook HP DeskJet 990cse HP wp100 Wireless Print Server Lexmark T420 Canon i960 and Airport Extreme Printing Problems Apple Support Discussions Bluetooth ProCare Apple Store SoHo Apple Notebooks : Operating Temperature MacBook’s Vent Blocked MacBook Review with Heat-Related Crashing Problem PowerPage Ruling National Enquirer AOpen mini PC 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.

Home networking and cool shareware are the new tidbits introduced in this episode, along with continuing conversations about MacBook Pro heat issues and Automounting shares at boot. Enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 22nd, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Home networking and cool shareware are the new tidbits introduced in this episode, along with continuing conversations about MacBook Pro support and Automounting shares at boot. 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: Mac Owners Support Group Apple MacBook Apple Fifth Avenue Time Lapse Video Apple Remote Desktop VNC Chicken Of The VNC Timbuktu PCAnywhere Mac Tips Daily! Podcast Cocktail Ron Popeil Thermal Paste SMC Intel Mac Update CoreDuoTemp iLap – LapWork XPad Case-Mate iGlasses ChatFX 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 talks about a tech support issue he had with his Mac setup this weekend, and how it’s bad to assume anything without confirming it first! John and Dave then answer your questions about Automounting volumes at startup, copying your iTunes library, cloning drives, and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 15th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave talks about a tech support issue he had with his Mac setup this weekend, and how it’s bad to assume anything without confirming it first! John and Dave then answer your questions about Automounting volumes at startup, copying your iTunes library, cloning drives, and more! 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’s TiVo Forum post referenced in show Monty Python Crash MacFixit Forums: How to get network shares to automount on restart? AppleScript Automator SharePoints SharePoints AutoMounter SuperDuper CutePDF GhostScript Cocktail 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 talk through security recommendations and tech support tactics which leads Dave into a great rant about how folks have been dealing with Apple’s MacBook Pro issues. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave talk through security recommendations and tech support tactics which leads Dave into a great rant about how folks have been dealing with Apple’s MacBook Pro issues. Don’t miss it! 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: Carbon Copy Cloner Enabling the root user in Mac OS X Unix ‘chown’ command Pseudo RCDefaultApp AppleCare Pro Video Support Enhanced AppleCare Programs Apple Support Boards/Community Apple Consultants Network Apple Legal Issues Cease & Desist Over Service Manual Posting Consumer Reports Gives Apple Tech Support Top Marks AbiWord Windows XP on an External/USB drive Apple Computer Wins Logo Battle Against Beatles TiVo Desktop 1.9.3 – Universal Binary Add Video Playback to TiVo Desktop 1.9.3 Galleon 24 Apple’s Get A Mac Campaign KeyCue 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 got together this past weekend and checked out the i-Theatre, a visor for your Video iPod, DVD player, computer, and more. The conversations continue, discussing kinda-sorta viruses and music recognition services, and we start new discussions regarding swap file locations and document conversion. Plus, as an added bonus, Dave slips in a rant about rebooting. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 1st, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave got together this past weekend and checked out the i-Theatre, a visor for your Video iPod, DVD player, computer, and more. The conversations continue, discussing kinda-sorta viruses and music recognition services, and we start new discussions regarding swap file locations and document conversion. Plus, as an added bonus, Dave slips in a rant about rebooting. Don’t miss it! 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: May Day i-Theater DLO HomeDock Engrish.com MacLink Plus RTF Format Subterranean Homesick Blues Memory Leak BoundsChecker iPartition Drive Genius 411-SONG Tunatic Rocket Mobile’s Song IDentity 2.0 Motorola v710 XM Radio “Virus” story resurfaces Andrew Welch’s Report on?New MacOS X trojan/virus alert Computer virus definition Trojan Horse Sgt. Phil Esterhaus 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.

Your favorite Mac geeks turn 50 this week or, rather, the show does, as John and Dave dance through topics including headphone technology, drive partitioning, and speeding up Mail.app! Once again, the conversation continues, and you’re involved. Join in now by downloading this week’s show! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For April 25th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Your favorite Mac geeks turn 50 this week or, rather, the show does, as John and Dave dance through topics including headphone technology, drive partitioning, and speeding up Mail.app! Once again, the conversation continues, and you’re involved. Join in now by downloading this week’s show! 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: Possible fix for a slow Mail.app Use ‘mdutil’ to reset spotlight sudo PETA Wikipedia RAID levels Parity bit Duel Boot Radio Windows Vista MacBook Pro with EVDO ExpressCard Windows Mutiple Core Licensing Dave’s Blog Entry discussing the bear Shure E500 with Push to Hear Technology Pandora.com Mozes MacBook Pro Pricing Doesn’t Add Up Podcast/Portable Media Expo MacCast – 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.

Swap files, Human Clocks, Voice over IP, BitTorrent, port forwarding, and nondestructively resizing partitions on your Mac’s hard drive are all covered in this episode and more! Listener feedback drives the topic list this time around, and all YOUR questions are answered. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For April 17th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Swap files, Human Clocks, Voice over IP, BitTorrent, port forwarding, and nondestructively resizing partitions on your Mac’s hard drive are all covered in this episode and more! Listener feedback drives the topic list this time around, and all YOUR questions are answered. 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: Menu Meters iStat Nano AAC Enhanced iTunes Feed Michael’s Website Weeds on Showtime Dell Inspiron 9400 Nondestructively Resizing Volumes Jeff Steblea Patriot’s Day AT&T Call Vantage Vonage Quality of Service Sveasoft – Firmware for Linksys Routers Clearwire RAID Levels Prosoft Dell purchases Alienware BitTorrent iTorrent Port Triggering PortForward.com Tomato Torrent Azureus Human Clock Blue Coconut Ren and Stimpy Safari Stand Enable Safari’s Debug Menu Penn Jillette’s Podcast AmigoFish Evil Genius Chronicles – 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.