Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

John and Dave come straight out of the US Thanksgiving holiday and into your ears, hearts, and heads sharing both their AND your Mac knowledge tips, queries, and concerns. Topics include troubleshooting Safari, saving your iDisk, Monitoring internet usage with AirPort Base Stations, and not one but two great utilities for getting more out of your Magic Mouse. Subscribe 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: Path Finder 5: Path Finder is a comprehensive file browser for OS X that combines the best of Apple’s Finder with powerful, integrated utilities and some innovative ways of accessing and manipulating your files. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: What's Cooking on Thanksgiving monitoring Airport basestations with MRTG Monitoring Apple's 802.11n Airport Extreme MRTG (Multi Router Traffic Grapher) DD-WRT (open source wireless router firmware) SNMP Status Comcast Data Usage Meter Launches MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces processor speed when battery is removed while operating from an A/C adaptor middleclick Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine stops backing up to external disk NTFS-3G – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

Dave's back from vacation and he and John have a show packed with info, tips, and tricks just for you. Answering your questions about ethernet, time machine, mail drafts, and software updates they make sure you understand the “why” behind the “how to.” This week's episode also includes listener solutions for the folder syncing geek challenge and a few things to add to the Cool Stuff Found category. Don't miss it! 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: Magic Mouse Magic Mouse Teardown (via iFixit) MiddleClick Pacifist Apple TV Hacks Coding: ChronoSync and Applescript rsync ForeverSave Lite MenuMeters Default Folder X iStat Menus for Mac – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley. >

A special weekend show with tons of great info. Dave shares his initial thoughts on the Magic Mouse, then he and John dig into some more information about MacBook (and MacBook Pro) removable batteries, including what constitutes a “cycle” and dissecting AppleCare's battery replacement policies. Then its on to your questions and tips, and the geeks knock this one out of the park! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Sponsor: Miccus: The BlueBridge auto-talk from Miccus is a standalone, solar-powered, bluetooth speakerphone for your iPhone or other bluetooth-enabled cell phone. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Magic Mouse Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0 for Snow Leopard Pro|Click v1.6 High Precision Mouse MouseZoom Lithium-ion Batteries (via Apple) Battery Health Monitor coconutBattery Senuti About the “Ignoring accidental trackpad input” option on computers with the Multi-Touch trackpad mdutil Picnic Synchronize Pro X Apple TV – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

The mailbags were full this week, folks, and John and Dave do their best to tackle everything that came in. Voicemail, email, and Twitter messages lead your favorite geeks through fixing Mail.app sounds, opening files with different apps, sleep and battery advice, what locum is, and more Mac and iPhone Tips than you can shake a stick at! Subscribe today, it's free! 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. 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:   Find Any File FoxTrot iTunes Features (Managing | Set Media Kind) juice pack – iPhone 3G & 3GS Richard Solo 1800 for iPhone (and iPod Touch) macvim Metadata madness Apple Portables: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display Battery Health Monitor Topic : MacBook Pro Battery 'Service Battery' after Snow Upgrade Default Folder Topic : one row of letters on keyboard not responding Apple Service Provider Locator TechRestore – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

Your two favorite Mac geeks come together yet again to share your tips, answer your questions and solve your problems. Regularly voted one of the best Mac podcasts on iTunes, you won't want to miss this week's episode. John and Dave answer questions about AirPort Express in hotels, keyboards acting funny, some switcher-related issues, and also share your tips on Adobe Flash, USB ports on Mac Mini and more! Subscribe today for free so you don't miss another episode. 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: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are in progress… Stuff mentioned: AirPort Express Wi-Fire AirPort Express – Easy Setup Secrets of Safari's Activity window ClickToFlash Snopes 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 iPhone Alley.

Recovered (or at least recovering!) from their travels to BlogWorld Expo, John and Dave serve up a healthy dose of gab, geek-style, all the while translating into terms for everyone to understand. Topics discussed include multi-platform IM clients, Snow Leopard sleeping issues, USB hard drives, Flash malfunctioning, and two products that are sure to help the laptop-wielding traveler. This, and more, all in the episode. Subscribe today for free! Deal Brothers: Visit DealBrothers.com to get the best prices for your holiday and computer shopping. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Adium TLS Fire (retired) Mac OS X: Why your Mac might not sleep or stay in sleep mode Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode Apple Portables: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) Peripheral Vision Hardware Growler Spotlight’s Secret Search Syntax Knee Defender ARCHOS 704 WiFi Apple Reports Record iPhone, Mac Sale, Non-GAAP Revenue of $12.25 Billion iMac MacBook Sonnet's FireWire 400-to-800 adapter Mac mini Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server Xgrid Magic Mouse AirPort Extreme KÁ – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

John and Dave are in Las Vegas for BlogWorld Expo 2009 and deliver this week's show together from the hotel. Being on the road doesn't stop them, though, and the show goes through all your questions, troubles, tips and more. Plus, John shares his tale of woe… and the resolution he found! Subscribe today and don't miss another episode. It's free! 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. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: ifixit.com Lab Tick MacBook Pro optical out won't turn off How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) TechRestore iResQ Mystery Science Theater 3000 TOSLINK Mac 101: Exposé hyperspaces Multicast Snap-Together Ferrite Choke Core (Radio Shack) Cameras (pref pane) – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

Snow Leopard's QuickLook crashes: solved. Bad fonts showing up in FireFox? Solved. Wireless passwords? Found! John and Dave answer all your questions, then it's on to sharing your tips about ground hums, clipboard managers and more! 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.  Check out the “scribbles” feature for correcting papers and more. 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: Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Previewing files with Quick Look qlmanage QuickLook Plugins List Wireshark 10.5: How to reset user and/or all font caches Mac 101: Font Book FontDoctor Ground Lift Ebtech Hum X Voltage Hum Filter ClipMenu Keyboard Maestro Boujour Mounter FTC Publishes Final Guides Governing Endorsements, Testimonials – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

John and Dave interview Dave Cynkin and Rick Calvert of BlogWorld Expo, and secretly (or perhaps not so!) try to convert Rick to the Mac. After the interview, Dave and John get back to MGG proper form and answer your questions and share your tips. Subscribe today and don't miss another episode. 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: Path Finder 5: Path Finder is a comprehensive file browser for OS X that combines the best of Apple’s Finder with powerful, integrated utilities and some innovative ways of accessing and manipulating your files. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: 10.6: How to use Input Manager add-ons in Snow Leopard Tutorial: Now you see 'em, now you don't: Invisible files in Mac OS X Leon Redbone ClipMenu Boy Howdy – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.

Dave and John talk through a slew of Cool Stuff Found, including Snow Leopard Option Key tricks, the toolbar, multiple clipboards, eSATA and making Snow Leopard more stable. Then it's on to answering your questions, and the fun continues with syncing, Dual Layer DVDs, Ground hum and more. John attended a few events this week, too, and he talks through those, as well. 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:   Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts (includes Hide/Show Toolbar in Finder windows)  Introduction to Apple Human Interface Guidelines Mac OS X: How to type special characters, including Symbol or Zapf Dingbat fonts Jumpcut (clipboard enhancement) Cocktail Overview of syncing iPhone or iPod touch with your computer Senuti iLife: Cannot See iPhoto Files in Other iLife Applications iLife Media Browser Update choke (electronics) eGo Ruby Red Portable Hard Drive, Mac Edition itivo TiVo Decode Manager ffmpegX ShowStoppers Holiday Spectacular (pdf) Entourage PS Entourage CIS MoGo Talk for iPhone DataTraveler Vault Privacy Edition MyPhones for Kids Contour HD Wearable Camcorder 3M MPro120 Pocket Projector Fujifilm Instax 210 – You're downloading today's show from CacheFly's network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.