Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

It’s time for another Cool Stuff Found episode. Yep, folks, John and Dave bring you a TON of great tips, software, tricks, and apps to make your computing life — and, indeed, your life in general — smoother and more fun! You won’t want to miss this so download today and enjoy! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — 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! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mactracker Option-click to hide foreground application About iPod Reset Utility iPod: About the battery charge status icon Postbox 2 SignatureProfiler for Mail FastestTube YouTube Video Downloader for Safari SaveTabs Safari Extension NoMoreiTunes Safari Extension Facebook Photo Zoom for Safari Facebook Ads Blocker GrabBox DropBox for education Fixing GrowlMail in 10.6.5 (Mail 4.4) MediaRover TeamViewer ZumoCast Zombo.com Air Display 10.6: Update renders Mac with PGP disk encryption unbootable AppSwitch AppTrap Vlingo Podcaster Startup Manager: How to select a startup volume – 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 have put together a killer Premium show for all of their loyal subscribers today. Topics covered include sending mail remotely, VPN needs for the average user, how Xgrid works, preference problems and much, much more. As always, there’s simply too much to list, so support your favorite geeks and subscribe, listen, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mail 4.0 Help – Verifying your outgoing mail server Firesheep dd-wrt.com (router firmware with VPN and more) Mac OS X Server – Networking and VPN iVPN Setting Up A VPN Server On OSX 10.6 Xgrid The Xgrid Tutorials XgridLite Xgrid Programming Guide (PDF) Mac OS X 10.5 Help – If “You need to restart your computer” appears Mac OS X: How to log a kernel panic Get Upgraded Rooms For Macworld Expo through TMO’s deal at the SF Intercontinental – 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 have put together another great show this week. Highlights include answering one of Dave’s favorite tricks as your two favorite geeks discuss pasting with and without formatting included, also a discussion on automounting drives that leads into some great tips for storing your iTunes library on Network Attached Storage (i.e. NAS). All this and a LOT more today in this episode of Mac Geek Gab. Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Calculator’s 7 hidden features Onyx Mac OS X v10.4 and later: How to prevent .DS_Store file creation over network connections Total Finder Make ‘paste and match style’ the default behavior Can I turn off data roaming on my iPhone? MarcoPolo – Context-aware computing for Mac OS X AirPort Location – A better way to manage settings Network Location Port Forward – Free help setting up your router or firewall whatismyip.com SD memory card speed ratings Get Upgraded Rooms For Macworld Expo through TMO’s deal at the SF Intercontinental – 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 come to you today with a fantastic mix of questions, comments, tips and geekery! Topics include customizing the top bar in the FInder, CD Burner issues, figuring out how much RAM you have (and how you can upgrade), solving Bonjour problems, and fixing a bootup problem or two. Download (it’s free today!), subscribe, and enjoy! Sponsor: Disc Label: Stretch your holiday budget with a little of your own creativity.  Custom CDs and DVDs of music and photos, with great-looking labels and cases, make wonderful gifts. Get it now for 30% off at http://www.smilesoftware.com/geek Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS X 10.6 Help – Customizing the Finder toolbar Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot load optical disc drive Google Calendar Mail, Calendar, & Contacts: Set Up Your Apple Device for Google Sync Leopard: Turn off Bonjour (mDNSResponder) iStumbler Mac OS X 10.6 Help – About System Profiler Crucial System Scanner and Mac Memory Advisor Get Upgraded Rooms For Macworld Expo through TMO’s deal at the SF Intercontinental – 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 troubleshoot your wireless problems, help with iLife’s help, discuss previous recipients in Mail, a cost-effective SSD alternative, and lots, lots more. Subscribe (it’s free!), download, sit back, and enjoy AND learn from your two favorite geeks. Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — 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! Get 10% off with coupon code: MGGTEN Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Sponsor: GoDaddy: Get 10% off your entire order with our code: macgab10 or register .com domains for just US$7.49 with our code: macgab749 Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Choosing preferred AirPort networks Troubleshooting Help Viewer Display previous Mail.app recipient information Update Expired Podcasts v2.1 How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer MCE OptiBay Roxio Toast 10 Titanium – 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 this week’s Premium episode, Dave and John answer your questions about emptying a pesky trash can, solving calendar data problems, why to still use MobileMe, managing your podcasts, and more. Great show this week. Subscribe today for $25 and support your two favorite Mac geeks in the process! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Solving Trash Problems Pro Tip of the Week – Really Empty the Trash Mac OS X 10.4 Help – Starting up in single-user mode iStat Menus MobileMe Connecting to your iDisk from Windows Explorer Find My iPhone App Now Available iTunes 8: Fine Tune Podcast Settings Power Mac G5 Firmware Update 5.1.4 Mac OS X: Available firmware updates 10 Big Myths about copyright explained Plagiarism detection About Digital Watermarking TinEye Case Logic 22” Lightweight Expandable Upright Roller Macworld Expo Hotel Deal: TMO’s Upgraded Rooms at the SF Intercontinental – 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 your week answering your questions and solving your Mac, Apple, and iPhone problems. Topics include setting up multiple routers, fixing iPhone calendars, streaming your Mac to/from your TiVo, and more. Subscribe today (this episode is free!) and enjoy! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Onyx Mac OS X v10.6.4 Update (Combo) Does the Eye-Fi card support Ad Hoc Wi-Fi? Eye-Fi Pro X2 Lets Your Digital Camera See the World of WiFi Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Creating a computer-to-computer network Unlocking a password protected harddisk StreamBaby pyTivoX Galleon iTiVo TiVo Desktop and other software for PC or Mac Want to Speed Up Your Surfing? Check out namebench! New in Leopard: dscacheutil Macworld Expo Hotel Deal: TMO’s Upgraded Rooms at the SF Intercontinental – 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).

The Mac Geek Gab podcast is the show where YOU write the agenda! Today your geeks answer your questions and share your tips about DVD Region changes, customizing the Finder’s Places, Power settings for your Mac, Push Gmail, and lots, lots more. Download today (this one’s free) and enjoy! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor: Gazelle THE place to get cash for your used gadgets. Use coupon code macgeek for an additional 5% on your return from Gazelle.com Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: DVD Player: About DVD-Video Regions DVD : Region Free Region Free DVD Players at Amazon Apple Discussions – Topic – Sidebar Learn to Speak AppleScript Mac OS X Automation MacScripter – Your World Scripted! Introduction to AppleScript Language Guide AppleScript PRAM Battery articles at iFixit PRAM Battery Replacement Instructiosn for John and Dave’s MacBook Pro (Early 2008) Resetting your Mac’s PRAM and NVRAM – 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 first Premium episode of October with lots of goodies, including discussing some creative ways to sync calendars, the best practices for nuking & paving your Mac, plus some listener comments about using Windows-only webcams on the Mac, as well as a great comment about softare AND hardware issues.  If you’re not already a susbscriber, why not become one today to get instant access to this episode and support your two favorite geeks. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Setting up firmware password protection in Mac OS X Mac OS X Server – Client Management macam iCal Support Google Calendar Mail, Calendar, & Contacts: Set Up Your Apple Device for Google Sync AirPort Utility 5.1 Help – Extending the range of an 802.11n network AirPort Utility 5.1 Help – Extending the range of your wireless network Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Using Migration Assistant to transfer files Tor: anonymity online Vidalia Safari 3.1: The Magical Develop Menu – 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 October with a great show, answering your questions, solving your problems, and even postulating on a few Mac-related technical quandaries. You don’t want to miss this one. Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile On My Mac: 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. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Easily download YouTube movies via Safari Perian Hazel Airport Configurator (for graphite and snow) MGG Answers : How To Setup Gmail, IMAP, and Mail.app? iPhone and iPod touch: Email account setup How do I clear cache and cookies in Safari? Time Machine: About “Time Machine completed a verification of your backups. To improve reliability, Time Machine must create a new backup for you.” (includes Verify Backups tip) – 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).