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Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson
CES 2024
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Iphone
Smart Home Lighting
Chronosync
Photos Library Management
Smart Home Automation
Macupdater
Gmail
Carbon Copy Cloner
Messages App
Wifi 7
CES
Router Technology
Apple Airport Extreme
Bluetooth Speakers

Get answers to your Apple tech questions every week! Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more — all delivered in a fun, friendly way that helps geeks and everyday users alike. Don’t Get Caught without your tech working right!

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You’re about to spend an hour geeking out about the moments when your tech life goes sideways and how to keep it all under control. You’ll hit World Backup Day prep, tame your email with smart rules and categories, turn your AirPods into stealth earp... more

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You’ll come away from this episode with a faster, smarter iPhone and Mac workflow dialed in. You learn how to boss Siri around for brightness, Dark Mode, CarPlay directions, and per‑source audio levels, so your phone actually behaves in the car and o... more

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You get dropped right into geek therapy this week as you bounce from cult-favorite movies to Pixar shorts, then straight into practical Mac and iOS wins. You learn how to use the twenty-minute rule to bail on bad movies guilt-free, long-press your iP... more

You start this episode by supercharging your daily Apple workflow with rapid-fire Quick Tips: speaking the time from your wrist, taming screenshot previews, unzooming a stuck iPhone screen, batch‑moving iOS apps, and sharpening Live Text and document... more

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Hosts

Dave Hamilton
Co-host and primary presenter; widely recognized for deep Apple ecosystem knowledge, troubleshooting approach, and engaging, practical guidance.
Adam Christianson
Co-host with a focus on clear explanations, troubleshooting, and adding broad Apple expertise from MacCast connections.
Pilot Pete
Co-host and frequent contributor; brings questions and listener perspectives, helping to bridge beginner and advanced topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Neo-wombat

    Still an excellent show filled with relevant content in digestible portions. It is the one Mac show that I recommend to my physics students. Not just because of the content, but because of the excellent behaviour modelling that the hosts present each episode. Particularly for the boys in my school it is great for them to be exposed to respectful, intelligent, technical banter that is not punctuated with swearing, put-downs, and power-games. The ability to hold different views, present them calml... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neo-wombat
    Australiaa month ago
  • Makes the Apple universe fun, as it should be.

    Sharing their knowledge, check. Learning together, check. Keeping it fun, check. Waiter, check please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StillRiverEditions
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent show

    Very helpful tips and discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    digger4
    United Statesa month ago
  • It’s What You Learn After You Know it All

    The gentlemen of Mac Geek Gab (and Pilot Pete, too) fully embrace the advice of John Wooden: “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” Whether you think you know it all or know very little about the Apple-verse, you will likely learn 5 new things each episode — new knowledge from the MGG trio and from the wider listener community. I have listened every week for over 15 years, and keep coming back for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HappyCamper81
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Show

    In the early days of podcasting — when there were very few shows focused on Apple Macs and, later, other Apple products — there were pioneers like Adam, Dave, John F. Braun, Ken Ray, David Sparks (and I’m sure many others). Today, with the competitive economics of attracting advertisers and subscribers, this is not an easy business.

    I think it was a great decision for Pilot Pete and Adam to join Dave. They’ve brought fresh energy and valuable perspectives to the show. Producing a podcast at thi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manhattan Glen
    United States2 months ago

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Hosts are knowledgeable, engaging, and supportive, delivering practical guidance and clear explanations.
A long-running, reliable source for Apple tips, tricks, and troubleshooting with strong listener community involvement.
Listeners appreciate the collaborative format and the mix of technical content with friendly banter, though some reviews note episodes can be heavy on gab at times.

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#169
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#211
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#164
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#191
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#212
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#219
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Geek Therapy
Q: Father John asks about a wake-trigger for Mac automation to restore window icons after sleep. What are viable options?
The panel recommends using Keyboard Maestro with a wake trigger to launch an app that restores icon positions, and discusses alternatives like Advanced Sleep Watcher and command-line options to run scripts at wake, with a note that Shortcuts on Mac is improving but still evolving.
Geek Therapy
Q: Larry says, hey there geeks. This is frustrating. For years, my TV and streaming device, Roku, were connected to the network flawlessly. What could be the issue?
The group suggests testing different approaches in a staged way, starting with forgetting the Wi‑Fi network on the Apple TV, then resetting network settings, and finally performing a factory restore if needed, while considering 2.4 GHz versus 5 GHz and mesh placement as key factors.
We Are Not The Mickey Mice!
Q: How do I get my iPhone to stop zooming in when I don't want it to?
Use the three-finger triple-tap accessibility shortcut to toggle zoom on and off, and consider adding Zoom to the Accessibility Shortcut menu for easy access.
That’s Not Multitasking, That’s Cheating
Q: What's a quick, practical method to edit the last message you sent in corporate chat apps like Slack?
Hit the up-arrow key on the last message to enter edit mode, then make your correction and press enter to resubmit, which speeds up triage and keeps conversations concise.
Newly Effectuated Reduced Functionality
Q: How can we allow an Android user in our shared iCloud calendar?
Android users can subscribe to an iCloud calendar for read-only access using an ICS link.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mac Geek Gab

What is Mac Geek Gab about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers practical Apple-focused tips, troubleshooting strategies, and how-to guidance in a friendly, relatable format. Across episodes, listeners hear a steady mix of hands-on tips for macOS, iOS, and related hardware, plus audience Q&A, community-sourced troubleshooting, and occasional product recommendations. The hosts' dynamic—curious, helpful, and lighthearted—helps both beginners and power users handle everyday tech problems, ranging from setup quirks to software updates, backups, and network tweaks. Noteworthy is the long-running, highly collaborative format that emphasizes real-world fixes and a strong listener community, often featuring practical hacks, remote support guidance, and sponsor-integrated content the audience s... more

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