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  • The Musketeer…and those other guys

    Mon 5:15am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Unlock 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 Christianson
    Ever 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 Christianson
    Tired 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 Christianson
    Struggling 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 Christianson
    Struggling 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 Christianson
    Are 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 Christianson
    Ever 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 Christianson
    Get 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

    5:15am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Are 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 Christianson
    In 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 Christianson
    In 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 Christianson
    The 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 Christianson
    This 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…
  • Master Focus Modes, Action Button Tricks, and Screenshot Management

    Sep 2, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Get ready to level up your Mac game! In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson dive into quick tips that’ll have you mastering shortcuts like a pro. From rotating photos directly in Finder with Command-L and Command-R to…
  • Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out

    Aug 26, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    This week’s Mac Geek Gab is a goldmine of cool stuff found, perfect for every Mac user and tech enthusiast. Dive into tools like the Mac Media Key Forwarder to keep your play/pause controls in check, MacWhisper’s latest updates, and iStat Menus 7 for…
  • Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information (and Some Useful Ones, Too!)

    Aug 19, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you’re diving deep into the world of Mac tips and tricks with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson. From the best screen capture tools to mastering macOS reinstallation, you’ll get insights on how to streamline…
  • Beware The Lightning Bunnies

    Aug 12, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Celebrate IBM PC Day with a tech-packed Mac Geek Gab episode? Sure…why not? Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton start with some fun tangents about how the IBM PC relates to Steve Jobs, Apple, Bill Gates, and the art of leadership. Packed with Quick Tips,…
  • As If It Were a Swarm Of Bees!

    Aug 5, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode 1049 with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, where you’ll uncover some savvy Quick Tips to make your tech life smoother. Learn how to prioritize app downloads on your iPhone, master the iOS gesture…
  • Don’t Exposé Your Mac's Hidden Features

    Jul 29, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they share invaluable quick tips and answer your burning questions. Discover how to command-click your Dock icon or use Siri for timer math to streamline your…
  • World Brain Day Special: Backup Tips and Freezer Hacks

    Jul 22, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Get ready for Mac Geek Gab 1047 with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson, dropping knowledge on World Brain Day! Kick off with quick tips: forgetful moments? Use ChatGPT. It also helps summarize Zoom meeting notes. Pilot Pete then shows us how to manually…
  • Stump the Geeks: Live From Macstock 2024

    Jul 15, 2024, 2:30 pm By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Dive into the geeky goodness with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they tackle your toughest tech queries live from Macstock 2024 in Mac Geek Gab 1046. Kicking off with Kelly’s iPhone password reset dilemma, the Geeks also unravel…
  • The Fast and the Curious: Turbocharge Your Storage and RAM

    Jul 8, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, you’ll dive deep into the need for speed with answers to Carsten’s question of NVMe Gen 5 versus Gen 4. You’ll learn the differences between NVMe, M.2, and SATA, and get the lowdown on essential peripherals like the…
  • Practicing The Shrug Shoulders Salute

    Jul 1, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1044, where you join Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson for a packed episode full of quick tips and expert answers. Todd kicks things off with a smart travel tip: log into your streaming services before you hit the road.…
  • Don’t Inception The Cloud

    Jun 24, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1043 with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they unleash a treasure trove of Quick Tips and answers to your burning questions. Discover how long-pressing a key on macOS unveils accents and special characters, adding…
  • Hey, 19!

    Jun 17, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Celebrate Mac Geek Gab’s 19th anniversary with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into quick tips, listener questions, and cool stuff found. The episode kicks off with a shoutout to World Tessellation Day and, of course, a a look…
  • WWDC Keynote: AI is Fun, but Rush Was The Winner

    Jun 10, 2024, 8:13 pm By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode as Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton unpack the highlights from Apple’s WWDC Keynote. You’ll get the scoop on macOS Sequoia with its new iPhone mirroring feature and the much-anticipated password…
  • Form 1040-MGG for Your Itemized Tips

    Jun 3, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, dive into the latest Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that will keep your Mac life smooth and efficient. Time Machine gets a tweak with hourly, daily, and weekly options, while Zoom for Apple TV lets you disable Center Stage and…
  • Okay is a Four-Letter Word

    May 27, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    In this week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast, dive into a trove of quick tips and tech tricks to streamline your Apple experience. Jim kicks things off by showing you how to drag images or hyperlinks into a new browser tab for efficiency. Mark M. follows up with a…
  • What Are We Watching?

    May 20, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    In this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, dive into what Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton are watching for National Streaming Day. From the intriguing documentary “STEVE! A Steve Martin Documentary” to intense dramas like “Breaking Bad”…
  • Beware The Robocalypse

    May 13, 2024, 5:15 am By Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
    This week on Mac Geek Gab 1037, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton have packed the episode with indispensable tips and updates, starting with one from listener Ben about using Option-Space in Finder for a full-screen Quick Look. Then it’s on to swiftly…