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Mon 5:15am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonYou’re not really celebrating World Backup Day unless you’ve got Time Machine humming, Backblaze backing, and Synology syncing. In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into layered backup strategies…Don’t Get Caught: iCloud, VPNs, and the Future of AI
Mar 24, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonThis week, you’re loaded with Quick Tips to streamline your Apple life. You’ll learn how to nest Notes folders, edit Siri Reminders from your Lock Screen, and why your iPhone needs to stay locked for Continuity Camera magic. Discover how to whip up Wi-Fi…Green Bubbles Strike Back: RCS vs. SMS Smackdown!
Mar 17, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonTired of your hotel room feeling like a sterile box? Discover how to make it feel like home on the go! This week on Mac Geek Gab, Dave shares his travel tip for adding ambiance to hotel rooms using the JBL Pulse speaker. Learn how this lava lamp-like device…Reminders That Actually Work, CarPlay Hacks, and Why Siri Hates You
Mar 10, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonSXSW is in full swing, and Dave is multitasking like a pro—grabbing his SXXpress passes mid-recording while keeping the geeky goodness rolling. Quick Tips flood in, from clicking your scroll wheel to copy text in Terminal to checking CPU usage per Safari tab…Cool Stuff Found: Monitors, Dash Cams, AI Tools & More!
Mar 3, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonThis week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton is packed with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found to keep your tech life running smoothly. Discover hidden battery drains on your iPhone by sorting battery usage by time, then take ChatGPT customization…Siri, I Want My T Back!
Feb 24, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonEver wished you could customize your iPhone’s lock screen with your name? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to add your name or custom text to your iPhone’s lock screen using a clever Focus mode trick. Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into…From Power Failures to Plex: Tech Tips Galore
Feb 17, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonThis week’s Mac Geek Gab is packed with smart strategies to optimize your Apple gear and tech setup. Want to control which iPhone Pro lenses your camera uses? Dive into Fusion Camera settings. Keep your network alive longer by putting your router on a…From Garage Lights to Geeky Delights
Feb 10, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonAre you tired of fumbling with your iPhone to undo actions? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip that will revolutionize your mobile experience! This episode of Mac Geek Gab is packed with time-saving hacks and tech insights. Learn how to undo on your iPhone…Time To Get Past 300 Baud – Mac Geek Gab 1075
Feb 4, 2025, 11:59 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonAre you tired of your smart home devices failing when your internet goes down? Don’t get caught unprepared! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into the world of home automation and network stability. They discuss strategies for…Battery Battles, Font Fun, and Ad Blockers...Oh My!
Jan 27, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonAre you tired of struggling with password management and battery life on your Mac? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to streamline your password management experience by using the escape key to dismiss Apple’s autofill dialog and…Keyboard Kung Fu & Wi-Fi Wonders
Jan 20, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonAre you struggling to manage your digital photo collection? Don’t get caught with disorganized memories! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into the world of photo organization and archiving. They discuss strategies for managing large…Circling the Wi-Fi Drain at CES 2025
Jan 13, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonDon’t get caught wasting hours on lackluster tech! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Dave and Pete bring you the cream of the crop from CES 2025. They dive into the most exciting and innovative products they’ve discovered, saving you the hassle of…They Dissolve Like You’re Thanos
Jan 6, 2025, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonDive into the latest Mac Geek Gab where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton kick off 2025 with a bang. From pre-CES discoveries like the 1MORE S70 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds to clever Quick Tips, you’ll find tools to supercharge your Apple…Resolve to Trim Your Fat (Binaries)
Dec 30, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonAre you tired of fumbling with your Mac’s settings every time you need to move it? Discover how to keep your device powered on while relocating it in this episode of Mac Geek Gab! Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the world of portable power solutions for Mac…Geeks, Gear, and Grievances
Dec 23, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonAre you tired of struggling with your Mac’s settings and apps? Discover how to streamline your tech life with Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode! This week, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into a treasure trove of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. Learn how to take…A Flotilla of Tips...and More!
Dec 16, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonStruggling to find what you need on a website? Discover a game-changing search trick that will save you time and frustration. This episode of Mac Geek Gab is packed with Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and a whole lot of tech wisdom to keep you ahead of the…Nothing Can Go Wrong.
Dec 9, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonDiscover how a simple setting on your iPhone could be quietly draining your battery. This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip on managing your personal hotspot settings to save power. Learn how to optimize your device and keep it running longer. Join the Adam,…The Musketeer…and those other guys
Dec 2, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonUnlock the Hidden Power of Your Mac! Ever struggled with selecting text in columns? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip that lets you select rectangular blocks of text across multiple lines using the Option key. This trick works in BBEdit, TextEdit, Pages,…Doing The AirPod Nod
Nov 25, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonEver wondered how to make your Mac work smarter, not harder? This episode is packed with tips and tricks to enhance your Apple experience. Dive into the world of Mac tips with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they explore listener Andrew’s…Beware The Click of Regret
Nov 18, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonTired of fumbling with your tech? Discover gadgets and tips that make life easier and more fun. In this episode, dive into the world of Cool Stuff Found with the Mac Geek Gab team. From the versatile PopSocket battery pack to rechargeable LED flashlight…Tea Time with Your Favorite Geeks
Nov 11, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonStruggling with aliased folders not updating their modified dates? We’ve got a solution for you! This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip on how to use Terminal to keep your aliased folders up-to-date. It’s a simple trick that can save you a lot of hassle.…Where Has All My Free Space Gone?
Nov 4, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonStruggling with your iPhone’s keypad? Discover a hidden trick to paste phone numbers directly into the dial pad. This Quick Tip is just the beginning of what you’ll learn in this episode! Join Dave and Adam as they dive into listener tips, questions, and…Naked (iPhone) and Not Afraid
Oct 28, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonAre you overwhelmed by endless notifications? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip from listener Dennis that will save you time and sanity. Plus, learn how to streamline your calendar management with a simple trick that could revolutionize your daily routine. In…Can You Spatchcock a Jackalope?
Oct 21, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonEver wondered how to make your reminders more organized? This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip from listener Joe, revealing a nifty trick to indent items in your iOS notes. Just slide an entry to the right, tap the indent area, and voilà—your list is now…Malicious Mischief...and Cool Stuff Found
Oct 14, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonGet ready for an episode packed with tech treasures and troubleshooting tips! Join hosts Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete as they dive into the latest “Cool Stuff Found”—from the handy Itsycal calendar app for your Mac menu bar to the…Flashlight Tweaks, iPad Tips, Drive Fixes, and More
Oct 7, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonAre you the go-to tech support for your family? Tired of dealing with 100+ open Safari tabs on your relatives’ iPhones? We’ve got a Quick Tip that will save you time and sanity. Learn how to close all those tabs in one swift move and keep your family’s…It's Not a Problem...Until It Is
Sep 30, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonIn the ever-evolving world of technology, staying updated with the latest features can be both exciting and overwhelming. Apple’s latest operating systems—iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS, and watchOS—are packed with hidden gems that can enhance your user…Beware Alert Blindness
Sep 23, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonIn this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson drop some seriously useful Quick Tips to enhance your Apple experience. From safeguarding your Venmo transactions to mastering Mac keyboard symbols via the Emoji keyboard, you’ll find…Downloads In The Cloud
Sep 16, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonThe tips start flowing fast, like using Pages’ Presenter Mode for presentations, multi-finger select on iPhone, and disabling 1Password’s auto-login on specific items. Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton also explore the importance of keeping eero Plus…The Keynote For The Rest of Us
Sep 9, 2024, 9:07 pm By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam ChristiansonThis week’s Mac Geek Gab dives into Apple’s Glowtime event, with Jeff Gamet, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton debating their next Apple purchases. Everyone’s eyeing the iPhone 16 Pro, but there’s a tug-of-war between the Pro and the…
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