Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Dave starts off discussing a strange issue with his monitor setup and how he got it resolved, then he and John are on to the latest Safari vulnerability, some updates and corrections from listeners about previous shows, and they wrap up talking about some new gadgets and toys they’ve been using! Subscribe for free today! Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days.   Note: Shownotes are complete! TwitPic Apple Display Connector Connector conspiracy MacEdge VisualHub DVD2oneX Netflix on TiVo SWF & FLV Player Secrets of Safari’s Activity window Safari Vulnerability RCDefaultApp NetNewsWire 3.1.7 riya iLovePhotos RG-6 RG-58 Radio K.A.O.S The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking RichardSolo 1800 iFrogz iPhone 3G Luxe Sena Cases – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to <a href=”/contact.shtml” mce_href=”/contact.shtml”>Michael Johnston</a> of iPhone Alley. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, and Circus Ponies.

Back from Macworld Expo, John and Dave have a relatively “normal” show for you this week.  First they cover a few remaining items from Macworld Expo, including the upcoming BusyCal and a virtual machine from Sun.  Then they move on to answer your questions about extending and enhancing WiFi connections, with some great suggestions buried and peppered within. Don’t miss this one, folks! Sponsor:BBEdit: It doesn’t suck. Now with version 9 includes text/code completion, editing in results windows and disk browsers, integration with MobileMe, and Modeless Find/Replace Windows. Note: Shownotes are complete! Macworld Expo Macworld Expo 2009 Coverage by The Mac Observer United Economy Plus VirtualBox (x86 virtualization from Sun) The MacCore (hi Katie!) BusySync BusyCal ModelBaker TileStack HyperCard Undercover MacTrak LoJack for Laptops – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to <a href=”/contact.shtml” mce_href=”/contact.shtml”>Michael Johnston</a> of iPhone Alley. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, and Circus Ponies.

Live again from the podcast stage at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, John and Dave talk about the coolest stuff they’ve found on the show floor, and then of course take some listener/attendee questions. LOTS of fun to be had here, folks! Note: Shownotes are complete! Macworld Expo Mac Observer Macworld 2009 Coverage Microvision Demonstrates SHOW WX Laser Projector Things 1.0 Blackmagic Demonstrates Video Recorder FileMaker Pro 10 Gets New Interface, More Ecamm Introduces World’s First Bluetooth Webcam Google Mobile App for your iPhone Verbatim Announces Speaker Keyboard, Store ‘n’ Go Micro USB Drive Roxio Toast 10 Titanium Sports TiVo, AVCHD Support ModelBaker Fluid Mask 3 ThermaPAK HeatShift Orbicule Announces Undercover 3 with Location Technology Blue Mikey SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone, SlingPlayer for Mac HD to be Shown at Macworld Matias Folding Keyboard Mac OS X 10.4 Help – Solving problems with keychains Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Changing the validation settings for certificates – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to <a href=”/contact.shtml” mce_href=”/contact.shtml”>Michael Johnston</a> of iPhone Alley. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, Circus Ponies, 1 Free Book from Audible and DEVONtechnologies.

Live from the podcast stage at Macworld Expo, John and Dave share their thoughts about the keynote announcements, wax poetic about Macworld Expo, and even take listener questions live from the crowd!   Note: Shownotes are complete! Macworld 2009 Keynote Live Coverage of the Macworld Expo Keynote Address by Phil Schiller on January 6th 2009 Palm VII iLife ’09 Google Picasa for Mac (beta) Eye-Fi iMovie ’09 GarageBand ’09 Apple Unveils Higher Quality DRM-Free Music on the iTunes Store dansmathcast iWork ’09 Mac Box Set iWork.com beta MacBook Pro 17″ NosillaCast About Remote for iPhone and iPod touch HotSpotVPN the maccore (Hi Katie!) – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to <a href=”/contact.shtml” mce_href=”/contact.shtml”>Michael Johnston</a> of iPhone Alley. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, Circus Ponies, 1 Free Book from Audible and DEVONtechnologies.

John and Dave have arrived in San Francisco for Macworld Expo and recorded today’s show from the hotel room. Everything’s shaping up to be a great show, and John and Dave talk through their experiences and thoughts about it. Then it’s on to some security certificate clarifications as well as some software featured as Cool Stuff Found. Subscribe today for free and enjoy!   Sponsor:PageSender: The fax software for Mac OS X that really works! Fax anything you can print. Fully scriptable. All fromSmileOnMyMac.com Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! The Vision Show AppZapper SheepShaver Run Classic apps on Intel Macs with SheepShaver SheepShaver discussion on Emaculation.com iPhoto 6 and later: Rebuilding the iPhoto library Picasa for Mac (beta) – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to <a href=”/contact.shtml” mce_href=”/contact.shtml”>Michael Johnston</a> of iPhone Alley. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, Circus Ponies, 1 Free Book from Audible and DEVONtechnologies.

In this final show of the year before heading off to San Francisco for Macworld Expo, John and Dave start by sharing the tips that they — and you! — have acquired over the years attending trade shows. Listen for advice from the pros on how to survive the big week! Then it’s on to questions, including topics such as wireless safety, disk buffers, large desktop folders, and more! 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! Sponsor:Audible: Get a 14-Day FREE Trial of AudibleListener® Gold And 1 Free Download only with this,special MGG link   Note: Shownotes are complete! Macworld Expo 2009 MacSparky iMacworld Application (for iPod Touch and iPhone) AirPort Express Macworld 2009 Exhibitor List USPS Hold Mail Service Transportation Security Administration The Hess Events List (best resource for knowing what’s happening at Macworld!) Wireshark Matrox MXO2 and Matrox TripleHead2Go DisplayLink Extended Validation Certificate SMARTReporter – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, Circus Ponies, 1 Free Book from Audible and DEVONtechnologies.

John and Dave sync up for a crazy show in this crazy holiday week. The questions run all over from dual monitors to security certificates to MobileMe and everything in between. Dave even chimes in with a classic rant about MobileMe (did you think he wouldn’t??). This is one for the books, folks. Subscribe today for free and never miss another episode! Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor:DEVONtechnologies: Are you drowning in paper, email, data? Go paperless today and let DEVONthink and DEVONagent do the tedious tasks for you. Try it for free!”   Note: Shownotes are complete! MacVoices with the Macworld All-Star Band iPhoneAlley Podcast with Steve Wozniak (Dave was along for the ride, too!) Want to Experience Mac History? Check Out Mactracker! Unibody MacBook Pro gets CFL Energy Saver icon Steve Jobs Statement on A Greener Apple Greenpeace Statement on Apple DisplayPort ViBook USB to DVI adapter Gefen USB to DVI adapter DisplayLink Acer USB-capable monitor HDCP Broadcast Flag ExpressCard Belkin High-Speed Docking Station (no Mac support) MobileMe Syncing and YoJimbo Little Snitch 2 FSEvents (via Ars Technica) OpenDNS – Dynamic IP: Technical Details Energy Saver: About sleep and idle modes in Mac OS X Verisign SSL Certificate Comparison (includes full organization authentication) Mac OS X 10.5 Help – Certificate trust policies GoDaddy SSL Certificate – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, Circus Ponies, 1 Free Book from Audible and DEVONtechnologies. 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!) Search MGG Shownotes:  

Dave’s back from vacation and he and John are back in action answering your questions and solving your problems. But first they talk about today’s announcement from Apple about their plans for pulling out of future Macworld Expos.  This show goes from basic to geeky and back, all while your favorite geeks do their best to ensure you understand each and every bit. Dave’s still without power, so this one’s recorded in Pilot Pete’s basement “on the road”-style. Your geeks are dedicated to getting the show out no matter what! Sponsor:Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. Sponsor:Audible: Get a 14-Day FREE Trial of AudibleListener® Gold And 1 Free Download only with this,special MGG link   Note: Shownotes are complete! Reedy Creek Improvement District One Family, Thousands More Still Without Power (via NPR) Apple Announces Its Last Year at Macworld (via Apple PR) Little Snitch 2 About the Mac OS X 10.5.6 Update Wireshark ClamAV Spybot – Search & Destroy Basic Traffic Shaping with dummynet Port Numbers TCP/IP Specification netstat TMO Quick Tip – Options: Selecting Alternate iPhoto and iTunes Libraries – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to <a href=”/contact.shtml” mce_href=”/contact.shtml”>Michael Johnston</a> of iPhone Alley. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, Circus Ponies, 1 Free Book from Audible and DEVONtechnologies.

In this special-edition MGG, Dave interviews Paul Kent, VP of IDG and head honcho for Macworld Expo. Dave and Paul talk through all the new stuff coming at the Expo and also discuss fixes that IDG has put in place for WiFi, Edge, 3G, and pass pick-up/registration. Definitely one you don’t want to miss! Next week, Dave and John will be back for more and more! Macworld Conference and Expo John Denner Little Kids Rock Jim Dalrymple Paul Kent on Twitter Macworld Expo on Twitter Macworld Expo on Facebook Broadway Studios – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to <a href=”/contact.shtml” mce_href=”/contact.shtml”>Michael Johnston</a> of iPhone Alley. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, Circus Ponies, 1 Free Book from Audible and DEVONtechnologies.

Back in action before Dave heads on vacation, he and John go through as many of your questions and tips as they can during this action-packed episode of Mac Geek Gab. With topics like Time Capsule bridge mode, sending email from remote locations, finding out – and fixing – those pesky runaway CPU processes and more, this podcast is sure to please! Subscribe today for 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! PHP ExpressionEngine Network Bridge Setting up your base station as a bridge MenuMeters SMTP ICMP ICMP Tunnel with Ptunnel Duplex (full vs. half) Novation Apple-CAT modem Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) TrueCrypt Extended Validation Certificate EZPass – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to <a href=”/contact.shtml” mce_href=”/contact.shtml”>Michael Johnston</a> of iPhone Alley. Podcast Marketplace Sponsors: Audio Engine, Bare Bones, SmileOnMyMac, Circus Ponies, 1 Free Book from Audible and DEVONtechnologies.