Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Ever have trouble connecting your Mac to another WiFi network even when Windows machines easily connect? Ever try to share files with a Windows machine but run into trouble there? How about if you’re a Gmail user but can’t figure out quite the right way to manage your Mail archives without dealing with the duplicate messages caused by the “All Mail” mailbox? Well, you’re in luck. Download, press play, and enjoy, because John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are here to answer these questions — and quite a few more! — on today’s episode of Mac Geek Gab! You can even send in your own questions to be answered in a future show, too! Sponsor: VMWare Fusion 4 makes it a breeze to run Windows and Mac Applications side by side. Use coupon code MGG to get 10% off at vmware.com/mac. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS X: Sharing your files with non-Apple computers Ethernet crossover cable Mac OS X 10.6 Help – Changing the priority of your network connections Buffalo’s new 802.11ac Router and Wireless Bridge Time Machine – Troubleshooting – Common Backup Messages Time Machine Buddy Carbon Copy Cloner CIRCL automatic launch object detection for Mac OS X AppleTalk Mail Act-On Lion Mail: Archive messages Mac OS X “Lion” Mail.app Deep Dive AHCI – Advanced Host Controller Interface iDefrag Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) SMARTReporter UDMA- Ultra DMA Error Detection and Correction – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

Have Mac or iOS questions or problems that you just can’t figure out? Mac Geek Gab has your answers. Submit your questions to Dave & John and they’ll dig in and get you your answer. Want to know how to safely move your iTunes library? Need to find duplicate files on your hard drives? Is Gmail’s “All Mail” folder confusing your Mac’s Mail.app? Listeners just like you wrote in with these questions this week and they got answers. You can hear the answers, too — it’s free! Just press play, or even download and queue up for your next commute. What are you waiting for? Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Sponsor: Gazelle is the fast and easy way to get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, and more.  Sell your used Apple products at Gazelle.com and make it easier to trade up to the latest devices!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists dupeGuru (also with Music and Photo versions) and it is open source Tidy Up! OmniDiskSweeper Run OmniDiskSweeper as ‘root’ Apple’s Sudden Motion Sensor AMSVisualizer Managing Gmail appropriately for Apple’s Mail.app VMWare Fusion 4.1 allows Snow Leopard Client Virtualization Mac App Store: Hiding and unhiding purchases Carbon Copy Cloner will clone Lion recovery partition Samsung 470 Series SSD OWC SSD Drives Intel Solid State Drives Strava Bicycle/Running App Tracking Skyhook Wireless Location Database Google Location-Based Services – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

It’s the first Monday in May and you know what that means: yep, just like (most!) every other Monday a new Mac Geek Gab is up for your listening pleasure! This week, John and Dave solve your questions about those pesky Firewall “incoming connection” warnings, how to choose an iPad (old versus new), Data Detectors in Mail, monitoring Time Machine a little more closely, and more. Additionally, some new tips about getting even better Apple Genius Bar support, blocking Flashback with OpenDNS, resetting your printing system and managing your Mac life with anti-virus software are included as well. Cool Stuff Found is in there, too, but you’ll have to listen to see what that is all about. What are you waiting for? It’s free! Just download and enjoy. Sponsor: PDFpen for iPad from Smile: Don’t wait to get back to the office to edit your important PDFs! Sign contracts, make changes, fill out applications, and more.   Note: Shownotes complete! Stuff mentioned: iBike Dash CC KML (Keyhole Markup Language) Files for Google Earth uTrack – online GPX track report generator Pebble on Kickstarter Glif Square credit card swiper and service for iPhone Square Register iFrogz Summit iPad (3rd gen) case – $59.00 Samsung SSD Provides a Speedy Upgrade for a Price Samsung 830 Series SSD Seagate Momentus XT Solid State Hybrid Drive OS X Code Signing I installed Lion (OS X 10.7) and now Dashboard doesn’t see my Drobo FS, DroboPro FS or Drobo model B800fs Mountain Lion Gatekeeper TextExpander BusyCal AirPort and Bluetooth: Potential sources of wireless interference iStumbler AirRadar 2 BackupLoupe Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot Safe Mode? Time Machine Buddy TimeTracker and Pacifist Apple’s Joint Venture Program Mac OS X: How to reset the printing system – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

Want to learn how to stream DVDs to your iPad? Want to fix your Mail rules so that they stick from launch to launch? How about clearing up ghost messages in Mail that just won’t delete? Or maybe you want to learn how to remove Google’s software update from your Mac? This and more is what other Mac Geek Gab listeners have asked about, and John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton have your answers. All of this and more in today’s Premium episode of Mac Geek Gab. Subscribe for 6 months (it’s just US$25) and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Air Playit Optimum Optimum for iPad XFINITY TV iDefrag Carbon Copy Cloner SuperDuper! Drive Genius About disk optimization with Mac OS X Onyx SMARTReporter smartmontools checkSum+ RAID The X Lab: Finding Corrupted Files How to Repair User-Level Permissions in Mac OS X Keep Your Mailboxes Healthy MGG Crew Forums @ TMO Little Snitch Sparkle How to remove Unwanted Software Update Agents (like Google) How to uninstall Google Updater HardwareGrowler – US$1.99 MacBook, MacBook Pro: Battery not recognized or “X” icon appears on menu bar Battery Health Monitor NewerTech NuPower Replacement Batteries Screens iOS VNC Client RealVNC SmallImage GraphicConverter Photo Privacy EXIFChanger CIRCL automatic launch object detection for Mac OS X CERT WWDC 2012 Announced – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

John and Dave are back from their week off, and came home to a mailbag overflowing with your questions! With that, your two favorite geeks will dive in, see what they find, and get you their very best answers to your Mac and iOS questions and problems. Press play and enjoy! Sponsor: VMWare Fusion 4 makes it a breeze to run Windows and Mac Applications side by side. Use coupon code MGG to get 10% off at vmware.com/mac. Show notes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Sophos Free AntiVirus for Mac VirusBarrier Express Piezo OSX/Flashback.K Description Preference and Settings Programming Guide Chris’ launchd scripts to set permissions and ownership (2 in ZIP archive) Mac OS X Lion Server iMac Intel 20” EMC 2133 and 2210 Repair Manual from iFixit S.M.A.R.T. Load/Unload Cycle Count Description SMARTReporter 3 smartmontools OS-X-SAT-SMART-Driver – S.M.A.R.T. Driver for External OS X Drives (nice find, John!) Monitor Your Hard Drive With Drive Pulse® iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder Aperture 3: Troubleshooting Basics iOS Setting Toggles on Your Homescreen without having jailbreak ASUS WL-330N travel router Segway i2 Commuter Robinson R22 Beta II – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

John and Dave wrap up April’s final Premium show with some fantastic questions (and their best answers!) on topics including drives mysteriously waking from sleep, finding embedded GPS picture data, changing app associations, and much, much more. Tune in today (and by “tune in” we, of course, mean subscribe, download, press play) and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Time Machine Editor iStat Menus About Energy Saver sleep and idle modes in Mac OS X Mac OS X: Why your Mac might not sleep or stay in sleep mode Mac Insomnia? Use pmset To Discover The Reason SmartSleep Momentus® XT Solid State Hybrid Drives Graphic Converter PhotoLinker RCDefaultApp iCloud System Status Want to Speed Up Your Surfing? Check out namebench! Pocket Daemon PICT locate 10.5: How to delete objects from Time Machine backups Setting up Google Sync with your iOS device – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

John and Dave kick off this week with two topics no Mac user ever expects to talk about: viruses and defragmentation. Yes, folks, it’s true: sometimes you have to confront those things which you just don’t want to think about. Then it’s off to a more fun topic: integrating cars and technology. Once done there it’s time to dive into the mailbag and answer listener’s questions on the air! Don’t get caught, folks, just listen to your two favorite geeks. It’s all part of your balanced (tech) diet.   Sponsor: Gazelle is the fast and easy way to get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, and more.  Sell your used Apple products at Gazelle.com and make it easier to trade up to the latest devices!   Note: Shownotes are complete Stuff mentioned: Tax Day Apple Releases Flashback Removal App for OS X Lion Trojan-Downloader:OSX/Flashback.K About the security content of Java for OS X 2012-003 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8 About Java for OS X Lion 2012-003 Drive Genius 3 About disk optimization with Mac OS X TRIM   SXSW 2012 BMW X3 Ford Drive Connected Waze Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone Navigon  SwitchResX IP Scanner iSSH RealVNC Secrets Driver’s License Barcode Data Gallium Indium Nitride 365 Nm Uv LED Ultra Violet 9 LED 3 AAA Blacklight Flashlight ClearImage Free Online Barcode Reader / Decoder Free Online PDF-417 Generator Mobile Podcaster Free App a Day Lode Runner • – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network • BackBeat Media Podcast Network • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).      

In today’s Mac Geek Gab episode, John and Dave talk through all the places to check when repurposing a Mac for another person. Then it’s off to manage the iOS Notification center, and finally your favorite geeks go through a group of questions and comments about their recent backup episode. All this and more in today’s podcast. Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: The Princeton Macintosh Users’ Group Philadelphia International Airport FlightTrack Pro Safari 5.0 for Mac Help Paragon HFS+ Power On Self-Test Beep Definition – Part 2 Momentus® XT Solid State Hybrid Drives Samsung SSD Provides a Speedy Upgrade – for a Price PhoneView iPhone Backup Extractor iPhone / iPod Touch Backup Extractor How to Repair User-Level Permissions in Mac OS X 10.5: Reconnect Time Machine backup after drive swap ChronoSync Carbon Copy Cloner How Cosmic Rays Cause Computer Downtime 1Password Dropbox DollyDrive – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

John and Dave are here with April’s first Premium Mac Geek Gab episode, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Following up on a previous show, they start by discussing an automated solution for keeping your disks mounted, then share some juicy details about how QuickTime processes plugins on your Mac. A few additional tips are shared and then it’s off to the mailbag chock full of your questions. Learn how to tame Address Book and its crazy groups, follow along with the geeks as they explain the difference between bad blocks and file system corruption, learn about Inactive vs. Free memory and much, much more. Download today, support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mount Watcher for Mac OS X Flip4Mac WMV OS X 10.7 Lion: WMV files only show black video in Lion’s QuickTime X 10.1 Player. /Library/QuickTime and ~/Library/QuickTime (location of QuickTime components) MacTracker VLC Media Player Dropbox referrals are now twice as nice! SugarSync Read this first! — Camera Upload & Bonus Space FAQ Mac 101: Address Book SMART SMARTReporter Monitor Your Hard Drive With Drive Pulse® Momentus® XT Solid State Hybrid Drives FreeMemory Address Book distribution list editor disabled by iCloud – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

Dave and John kick off April with a bang! Today’s episode is filled with great answers and tips, with topics including recreating Lion’s recovery partition, copying mail between user accounts, issues with apps launching (and not launching!), and solving that pesky problem that happens when you’re sharing a folder and someone writes a file that you can only read. All of this and MUCH more in today’s episode. Download now (it’s free) and join these two knowledable, fun-loving geeks on a troubleshooting journey. Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility – if you’re not using it, you’re wasting time. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: OS X Lion: About Lion Recovery How to restore a missing Recovery HD partition in Lion Re-downloading Lion How to Repair User-Level Permissions in Mac OS X Batch Adding Keywords In Apple Aperture 3.0 (video) ScreenCastsOnline – Aperture 3 – Part 1 ScreenCastsOnline – Aperture 3 – Part 2 ScreenCastsOnline – Aperture 3 – Part 3 Aperture Tutorials Mac OS X Server v10.5, 10.6: Setting a custom umask Mac OS X: Resolving permissions (umask) issues in a server-based group folder environment Disable the “Are you sure you want to open this file?” warning dialogue in Mac OS X How to Suppress Repetition of Warnings That an Application Was Downloaded From the Internet on Mac OS X? Onyx join.me Night Reader Free App Price Watch – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).