Episodes

Minutes after Apple's "Spring Loaded" event ended, do you know what your two favorite geeks did? They recorded this episode for you to dissect and discuss the elements that stuck out to them. Listen (or watch!) as John and Dave dig in and share. Press play…and enjoy learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 867 for Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Apple’s Spring Loaded Event 00:03:33 M1 iMac 24” 00:10:30 Touch Read more…

Sometimes your iPhone's silent, and sometime it's not. But what about when it decides what to do, not you? That's when you call John and Dave! Or you can email them. Or you can text them. Or you can post in the forums. Either way, they'll answer your questions and try to help solve your problems. Listen to all your questions answered, Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips shared, and you're guaranteed to learn at Read more…

Sometimes there are those problems that just don't have easy solutions…and that's when things get fun! Geek Challenges mean you get to join in the fun of helping find the answers. Listen as John and Dave share some of their more troubling troublehooting experiences plus, of course, some Cool Stuff Found to round it all out. Press play and learn five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 865 for Monday, April 12, 2021 Read more…

M1 Macs have only been available for a few months, but y'all are buying them up like crazy. Of course, troubleshooting them is a bit different than familiar Intel models, and Dave and John talk through some of that while answering your questions. Quick Tips help to make this episode accessible for all, in addition to some non-platform-specific questions about troubleshooting in general. Listen in as your two favorite geeks help share the knowledge, and Read more…

What better way to celebrate World Backup Day than to have your two favorite geeks pick apart their personal backup strategies? We can't think of one, so that means you get to listen as John and Dave spend a little time sharing and analyzing their backup strategies, and sharing some of yours, as well. Of course, it's Mac Geek Gab, so that means there will be some tips, Cool Stuff Found, and your questions answered! Read more…

You know the drill: Don't Get Caught! That means you want to understand your technology as best you can. Good news: Your two favorite geeks are here to help! Listen as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions. Topics include Apple's Privacy tool, Apple TV Control Center, APFS, Time Machine, Messages, and the downfalls of pop-up blockers. Press play and enjoy learning (at least) five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Read more…

We know what apps we are using with our Macs, but increasingly there are processes — from Apple and others — using up our Mac's resources, too. Listen as Dave and John answer your questions about all this and much, much more. Of course, your favorite segments — Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found — are included, too! Press play, and enjoy learning at least five new things. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 861 for Monday, March Read more…

Connecting two pieces of technology together should be easy, right? Not always! Listen as John and Dave scratch their collective heads over all your questions. Topics include, audio, SSDs, M1 Macs, bookmarks, and more. There's time for a few Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 860 for Monday, March 8, 2021 Quick Read more…

Sometimes you've gotta go… and sometimes — make that ALL the times — you need Wi-Fi. Never fear, John and Dave are here to help answer the tough (and fun) questions. Listen as your two favorite geeks pour through the mailbag, trying to answer as many of your questions as possible in the time we all have together each week. Don't forget to send in your questions: feedback@macgeekgab.com and they'll answer yours, too! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Read more…

Of course you knew we meant LaunchServicesDaemon, right? Sometimes it has problems… and your two favorite geeks have the solution! Listen as John and Dave talk through your questions, tips, and Cool Stuff Found while everyone — including them — learns at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 858 for Monday, February 22, 2021 Quick Tips 00:02:13 Peter-QT-Drag and Drop with Command Tab 00:05:55 Craig-QT-Removing Custom Icons Your SPAM Workflows 00:08:27 SaneBox 00:09:47 Read more…