Mac Geek Gab: Mailbag Mayhem

John and Dave dig into the mailbag this week to answer your questions. Topics range from helping a user through the Finder, talking more about Mactel and what it means to you, a follow-up on WiFi/AirPort security, and a Macworld preview.

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, week of July 11th, 2005

Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 11th, 2005

John and Dave dig into the mailbag this week to answer your questions. Topics range from helping a user through the Finder, talking more about Mactel and what it means to you, a follow-up on WiFi/AirPort security, and a Macworld preview.

Products/Companies/Events mentioned:

• Macworld Boston 2005 – Macworld Expo – John and Dave will be attending and reporting on location.


• iStumbler – A software tool for Mac OS X, used to discover and report on wireless (802.11/AirPort) networks.


• TiVo – A reader asks whether or not you can use TiVo’s features without a subscription. The answer… within.


• Power Computing – Now defunct clone manufcaturer from “back in the day.”


• MacBrainiac Challenge at Macworld Boston – Tuesday, July 12, 12:45pm EDT. John and Dave will be your judges.

Audio Comment Utilities

• Audio Hijack Pro


• GarageBand


• WireTap Pro

Sites Mentioned:

• iPodObserver – A brand new site from us here at The Mac Observer.

Podcast-related sites to visit (and vote for us!)

• Subscribe to the Mac Geek Gab in iTunes 4.9!


• PodcastAlley – Vote (please!)


• Podcast Pickle


• PodcastingNews

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Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure.

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