Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Recent Episodes
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Cool Stuff Found: Monitors, Dash Cams, AI Tools & More!
Mar 3, 2025 – 1:21:37 -
Siri, I Want My T Back!
Feb 24, 2025 – 1:15:55 -
From Power Failures to Plex: Tech Tips Galore
Feb 17, 2025 – 1:22:03 -
From Garage Lights to Geeky Delights
Feb 10, 2025 – 1:19:55 -
Time To Get Past 300 Baud – Mac Geek Gab 1075
Feb 4, 2025 – 1:22:21 -
Battery Battles, Font Fun, and Ad Blockers...Oh My!
Jan 27, 2025 – 1:18:51 -
Keyboard Kung Fu & Wi-Fi Wonders
Jan 20, 2025 – 1:19:21 -
Circling the Wi-Fi Drain at CES 2025
Jan 13, 2025 – 1:04:02 -
They Dissolve Like You’re Thanos
Jan 6, 2025 – 1:23:02 -
Resolve to Trim Your Fat (Binaries)
Dec 30, 2024 – 1:19:19 -
Geeks, Gear, and Grievances
Dec 23, 2024 – 1:14:14 -
A Flotilla of Tips...and More!
Dec 16, 2024 – 1:17:57 -
Nothing Can Go Wrong.
Dec 9, 2024 – 1:20:38 -
The Musketeer…and those other guys
Dec 2, 2024 – 1:17:22 -
Doing The AirPod Nod
Nov 25, 2024 – 1:21:56 -
Beware The Click of Regret
Nov 18, 2024 – 1:29:09 -
Tea Time with Your Favorite Geeks
Nov 11, 2024 – 1:13:37 -
Where Has All My Free Space Gone?
Nov 4, 2024 – 1:26:18 -
Naked (iPhone) and Not Afraid
Oct 28, 2024 – 1:24:57 -
Can You Spatchcock a Jackalope?
Oct 21, 2024 – 1:21:37 -
Malicious Mischief...and Cool Stuff Found
Oct 14, 2024 – 1:22:09 -
Flashlight Tweaks, iPad Tips, Drive Fixes, and More
Oct 7, 2024 – 1:14:47 -
It's Not a Problem...Until It Is
Sep 30, 2024 – 1:18:19 -
Beware Alert Blindness
Sep 23, 2024 – 1:15:23 -
Downloads In The Cloud
Sep 16, 2024 – 1:17:39 -
The Keynote For The Rest of Us
Sep 10, 2024 – 1:19:01 -
Master Focus Modes, Action Button Tricks, and Screenshot Management
Sep 2, 2024 – 1:19:40 -
Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out
Aug 26, 2024 – 1:19:18 -
Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information (and Some Useful Ones, Too!)
Aug 19, 2024 – 1:18:43 -
Beware The Lightning Bunnies
Aug 12, 2024 – 1:26:12 -
As If It Were a Swarm Of Bees!
Aug 5, 2024 – 1:22:24 -
Don’t Exposé Your Mac's Hidden Features
Jul 29, 2024 – 1:17:02 -
World Brain Day Special: Backup Tips and Freezer Hacks
Jul 22, 2024 – 1:18:40 -
Stump the Geeks: Live From Macstock 2024
Jul 15, 2024 – 1:10:43 -
The Fast and the Curious: Turbocharge Your Storage and RAM
Jul 8, 2024 – 1:22:16 -
Practicing The Shrug Shoulders Salute
Jul 1, 2024 – 1:16:50 -
Don’t Inception The Cloud
Jun 24, 2024 – 1:26:01 -
Hey, 19!
Jun 17, 2024 – 1:27:54 -
WWDC Keynote: AI is Fun, but Rush Was The Winner
Jun 11, 2024 – 1:26:09 -
Form 1040-MGG for Your Itemized Tips
Jun 3, 2024 – 1:27:14 -
Okay is a Four-Letter Word
May 27, 2024 – 1:20:52 -
What Are We Watching?
May 20, 2024 – 1:23:02 -
Beware The Robocalypse
May 13, 2024 – 1:26:30 -
Brick Walls and Brain Waves
May 6, 2024 – 1:21:02 -
Don’t Get Caught With Your Tech Down
Apr 29, 2024 – 1:21:10 -
Be(a)ware Opinionated Apps
Apr 22, 2024 – 1:28:49 -
What Have I Put Between Me and the Internet?
Apr 15, 2024 – 1:21:58 -
Grow Your Geek: Plant These Tips In Your Digital Soil
Apr 8, 2024 – 1:22:14 -
Why Don't They Tell Us That Exists?
Apr 1, 2024 – 1:23:06 -
MOAR POWER...To Travel?
Mar 25, 2024 – 1:19:52
Recent Reviews
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joenspaLove it!Fun and educational. I followed Adam here from MacCast and am hooked. Give them a try.
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KevinHaywardFeeds the Brain for all things AppleOne thing I enjoy about this show’s format is that between the 3 hosts they can offer different perspectives and even when they have ideas that differ, they take the time to appreciate what the others have to offer. There is much to learn [and always something new] and this is a great place to come to expand my knowledge.
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JbalberdeThe Perfect Blend of Information and FunMacGeekGab is hands down my favorite podcast. I look forward to it every week because it’s not only incredibly informative but also funny and engaging—exactly what I need to brighten my days. Dave, Adam, and Pete are a fantastic trio. Their deep knowledge and ability to present complex tech topics in an accessible and entertaining way keep me coming back for more. Over the years, I’ve learned a great deal from their tips, tricks, and insights. Whether it’s troubleshooting, discovering new tools, or learning smarter ways to use my Mac, this show has been invaluable. It’s not an exaggeration to say that MacGeekGab has become irreplaceable in my life. Together with MacPower Users, these two podcasts make up the highlights of my week. If you’re a Mac enthusiast or just someone who loves technology, this is a must-listen!
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tnsaz786This is the one!If you are looking for the best Apple podcast, look no further! This is the best one hands down!
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RingwoodGreat PodcastGreat weekly podcast and super helpful to listen to after Apple has an event for New devices or Software . Adam and Pete have added so much great content and humor to the podcast. Thank you Dave your continuing efforts on the listeners behalf.
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mkmcemdMac Geek GabLove the show since 2012!
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kcwhatAlways on pointThis podcast has been a staple, in my listening luxury, for over a decade. Always useful information and always a weekly listen. Keep up the excellent work!
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MuskatinhoGreat podcast for the Apple ecosystemDave, Pilot Pete and Adam provide useful nuggets of Apple know-how every show in a breezy format that is perfect either as foreground or background listening. Real expertise dispensed in a user-friendly style. Highly recommended.
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FMercury HbgYou can’t really ask for moreAs a listener to both Mac Geek Gab and the MacCast for years, I can’t recommend this podcast enough to Apple fans and enthusiasts. The insightful coverage of all things Apple as well as the witty repartee make it easy to recommend whole heartedly.
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KDU472My Goto Apple/Mac PodcastDave, Adam & Pete provide useful information & entertainment! I aways learn something new. Interacting with them via Discord and email makes it that much better. Happy loyal listener for over 10 years.
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PorthosJonThe best Mac-centric podcast I listen toI realized the other day that I have been listening to MGG longer than any other podcast I listen to. Over 10 years and still going. I'm a professional Mac Admin, CTO, and lifelong Apple geek; and I still learn things from your show every week. Thanks for putting it together and for leading the community in this way!
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DanInSanDiegoMy Go To Mac PodcastThis is hands down my number one Mac podcast. It’s great for learning new things as well as diving into the geekiest things. I never miss this podcast. I look forward to watching it on the YouTube channel every Monday morning. Dave, Adam and Pete have always been prompt and knowledgeable when answering my questions. Thanks for providing this.
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SteveDTNYCLook no further!As an avid listener of MGG for over 7 years, I never miss an episode, and it's always the first thing I listen to every Monday morning on my drive into the office. I'll then often finish the show up once I'm IN my office, and undoubtedly someone will walk in and ask "What show is that?? I need to subscribe!!", because it's that good and that chock-full of amazing info week after week. MGG consistently delivers. The banter between Dave, Pete and Adam is engaging and entertaining, and you always walk away with another nugget of Mac or iPhone knowledge that makes you think “That’s awesome!”
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hannibal87CringeWas family-friendly, could listen to in the car with my kids…until all of a sudden there’s multiple instances of vulgar language without warning from some random guest. Yeah, no, I’m gone.
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Dizzle McShizzleThe best Apple-related podcast out there.I’ve been a listener for a number of years and this remains my favorite podcast. The crew gives great tips and content without the pontification you see in other 'casts. Listening feels more like hanging out talking tech with friends than a listening to content. MGG also has the best Discord server out there!
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CoasterFamilyStop the AI episode picturesThe AI episode pictures are troubling. I would rather see a human paid to make these images.
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PenguintopiaGreat ShowWhy two stars? Because I am a premium subscriber but contribute directly. I am constantly badgered to subscribe to premium via the podcast app and taunted with shows to witch I cannot listen. I also cannot hide the subscription request despite being a subscriber.
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Ham kidsSuper informative with engaging hosts!Great show, always learn at least 5 new things! Love the hosts, they keep it fun and engaging. Got a tech question, they will help!
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PcunixWorks for me - my definite Do Not Miss!I'm a Unix guy from the early 80's amd only got into Macs when they switched to Intel. Even then, I was still much more involved with Unix and Linux than Mac. I didn't even buy an iPhone until Series 5! I'm much more in the Apple ecosystem now - watch, phone, Mac, HomePod, Apple TV. I know my way around quite well (I worked retail sales at an Apple store from 2015 until COVID) but there is still plenty that I do not know and this show often fills in gaps for me. Yes, sometimes I get annoyed when one of them will say something incorrect that they could have avoided by a quick visit to Apple.com, but overall, I like the show and although I listen sporadically to many other podcasts, this is the one I do not miss. It has definitely become my favorite. John is gone, but Pilot Pete often asks questions that ordinary users might, adding a LOT to the show and Dave is always knowledgeable and fun. I realized this recent;y: MGG is the only podcast I *deliberately* listen to. That is, come Monday or Tuesday, I find it in Overcast and play it. I listen to dozens of other podcasts, but they are just in my Overcast and they play when I’m driving; I don’t seek them out.
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Michael D.J.A perfect companion podcast to the Mac Power Users podcast!"Mac Geek Gab” is a treasure trove for Apple enthusiasts! Every fast-paced episode is packed with invaluable tips, tricks, and updates that empower listeners to get the most out of their Apple products. The hosts, Dave and Pilot Pete deliver engaging, insightful content with a blend of expertise and fun! A must-listen, highly recommended! Michael D.J. - The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast
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StecNew listenerI think I heard a plug for your show on MacBreak Weekly. Love your approach and all the tidbits I learn each week passively (via audio). Amazing dedication for 1000+ shows. Keep it up and enjoy it. Thank you!
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Brian8944Always Learning At Least 5 New ThingsOne of the highlights of my week is listening to the Mac Geek Gab - Over the 18 years, John, Dave, and Pilot Pete answer all your questions related to Apple products and services. They also show you cool stuff found, and tips and tricks. This is the first podcast I ever downloaded (way back in 2006), and haven’t missed an episode! I strongly encourage you to check them out - they are the best!
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KarlD55Amazingly InformativeI’ve been listening to this podcast now for close to a year. I have learned so much from the various episodes. If you are into Apple Mac computers this is a must on your lists of podcasts to subscribe to. He’s taken the time to respond to my request for guidance on whether to purchase a NAS or. SSD external hard drive for my Time Machine back up. Dave Hamilton has really helped me with his recommendations. If I could I’d give this a 10 rating for the wealth of knowledge I’ve gotten from listening to this podcast.
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rchwalkThis show is extremely helpful in becoming more efficient in your daily tasks!I do not write reviews. However, this time I felt like I needed to. This Podcast is one of the best I have listened to in very long time. Dave and Pete always strive for the listeners (and sometimes themselves) to learn 5 new things on each show. I didn’t think that was possible but so far they have succeeded! Over the course of the past few shows, I have learned something I didn’t think I would from this podcast. It was not just all things Mac. It was a combination of taking AppleScripts and other ideas to solve for a problem my friend had. Both Dave
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wsocratesYou will learn more than one thingI know the goal is to learn at least 5 things. Some times I learn more some times I learn less but I am always learning. The show is fun and the things I learn, I put in to practice shortly after I hear them, some times during the show.
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Tayloj6Informative, entertaining, outstanding, and awesomeThis podcast is a great example of what a podcast community can be. They are knowledgable and well-versed in all things tech and Apple. Their willingness to share and help others is evident and profound throughout the show. This show feels like a weekly get-together of a bunch of friends talking geek. Their live shows and integration of the live chat only serve to further this feeling. Dave’s never ending endeavor to explain the why and how provide for a thorough and in-depth understanding of any issue. Pilot Pete’s questions and rabbit holes are endless entertainment and value for the less tech savvy. Beyond what you get from listening to their podcasts I have received direct help from Dave and pete multiple times through their email support. This is the only podcast I truly look forward to hearing the latest episode every week.
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GeekinthegardenMy favorite Apple Podcast because I learn something every episodeThese guys are great at sharing what they know in a way that easily approachable. Even better, they're always learning from each other and listeners. The vibe reminds me of a workshop or user group with the goal of getting more out of Apple and related technology. Educational, entertaining, positive and friendly. I wish there were more of this kind of podcast for everything.
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@TheYechGuyGreat PodcastThis show brings me insight and joy thank you so much
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BumhipUnderstandable Mac & iPhone Q&A and TipsJohn & Dave/ frequently Pilot Pete, answer submitted questions and share tips from listeners and their own experience. They try really hard to make their answers understandable by all, including new users to the Mac & iPhone. I listen to every show!
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bobcleaverMac geek gabExcellent format and positive presentation
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jwpm1968The Best Tips and Tricks for Mac and iOS!No one person can know all of the in’s-and-out’s of every Apple product, but when you have three passionate experts; you always learn something new. As an Apple IT professional, I find their show timely and invaluable to my business. I highly recommend every Apple product owner listen to Mac Geek Gab.
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Gimme ScotchGreat PodcastThe first Apple oriented podcast that I started listening to in 2008 when I got my first Mac. Lots of great information and a sense of humor to boot.
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Still WillingWunderbarMacGeekGab: informative, interesting, helpful, apolitical, unwoke, smart, funny, and really helpful for all things Mac. Thank you Guys for what you do! Patrick
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John Rrrrrrrrr.First time listenerGood morning gentlemen, first time listening to Your show and I want to say it’s now part of my rotation! Heard about you from the Jordan Harbinger show. I could not find a way to write the show from the podcast, there was no way or link or email address. Hopefully this finds you for the next episode. I’ve and having an issue with my TV, maybe not a Mac problem well it’s not, but maybe somebody has a solution since I have searched all over the place and could not find one. My wife and I have sling TV as one of our apps on a smart TV. Every time we turn on the TV it immediately goes to sling, and when we exit out of sling to try to go to a different app it always reboots sling and it’s very frustrating, any tips? Thanks guys excited for the next episode and will be binging on your previous. John
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SpikemanLove the show but now has TOO MANY ADSI’ve listened to this podcast for many years, and it is still one of my favorites. I’ve learned a lot from it. However, it seems that in the last few months to a year, they’ve added a LOT of ads. I understand you need to make money, and I understand you can become a premium member to make it ad-free. However, if you don’t wish to do this, you will find yourself fast-forwarding several times in the show, which is annoying (especially since the advertisers are no longer “Mac centric”).
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zanepostEntertaining and informativeListened for at least a decade to this podcast - so that tells you something….it’s the only tech podcast I listen to and I listen for the knowledge learned and also just for John and Dave (and sometimes Pilot Pete). Of course I learn many new things (hopefully five a show) but also it’s entertaining
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Roselily5You will learn a lotA very much preferred podcast I listen to every week!! Also appreciate the video version, great idea! Always ready to “learn 5 new things” and most of the time, more than five ☺️
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StigginsGreat show.Great show you guys and congratulations on 900 episodes! This show is tied for first as my top rated Apple focused Podcast. Love learning five new things each time I listen. Formally requesting a video podcast though. I know there’s a Mac Geek Gab YouTube channel (I think) but a video version would be awesome and probably push you over the top.
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Main SourceSo Helpful and FunNot only do Dave and John know their stuff, they present it in a format that makes it fun and informative without being a tech fest. No droning on with inside terminology that only a nerd would understand makes this a good listen without being a boring basic information podcast. They have helped me in many ways.
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Scott👨💻Very geeky and helpfulOne of my favorite podcasts, I love the topics they cover and the deep dives. Very helpful info! Only reason I’m dropping the rating to 4 stars is the amount of sponsors is getting high (thankfully the ads are skippable) and it’s annoying to hear them fumble though technical difficulties while recording which keep happening lately. Like once in a while is fine but when there are multiple interruptions in an episode just edit it out!
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tippydo2AslLet him know when you come get him to get him and then get back home let her get her to her house
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scott.sarkis5 New ThingsOne of the themes for this show is that we can each learn five new things each episode. Honestly, I usually do…and often more. Been listening to this show for many years and I look forward to catching each episode. Keep up the great work, Dave and John. Thank you, Scott from Fresno
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eroslawskMy Favorite Mac PodcastVery informative podcast like other reviewers have said. I actually do learn at least 5 things every show. One of my go to running podcasts. Thanks for all you do.
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russell_314My favorite Mac podcastNot only informative and entertaining to listen to but also a bit soothing. This is by far my favorite Mac podcast! Keep up the good work guys!
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Ian in KyAn informative and fun computer podcast of every levelI've been a listener since 2006 and I continualy enjoy learning from John and Dave ever week. They do a great job tackling multiple level questions in a fun and entertaining way. Don't let the name fool you, if you are a PC user you will gain alot from listening to these guys.
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ari.jonThe single most valuable resource I’ve found as a consultantAs the owner of an Apple-focused tech support business, I have found Dave
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NJ-TravelerBest Apple Podcast AnywhereI have been listening to MacGeekGab for many years and do occasionally listen to other Apple podcasts. There is no comparison. Dave and John (and occasionally Pilot Pete) provide clearly explained answers to questions re Apple technology and 3rd party infrastructure supporting Apple technology. They are knowledgeable geeks with an ability to communicate to both other geeks and to non techies. They serve as collectors (from their own experience and from listeners )and communicators of "cool things found" and "quick tip" The show notes they provide for each weeks podcast are clear and accurate. Keep up the good work guys, looking forward to many more years of the same!
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BAMBAM62Thoroughly Enjoyable and Highly InformativeI have been listening for many years and I still enjoy these podcasts. Great tech info. Enjoyable format. Just don’t try so hard to set up each other’s responses to the listeners’ questions. Update: It's now almost 5 years later and I'm still enjoying the show and trying to learn and remember 5 new things each episode . Yet another update: Dave and John are still keeping it upbeat, interestin, and relevant during this time of sheltering-in-place and the gradual move towards normalicy.
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JohnTheMacGuyBest Apple Podcast ... Period!Light on monotonous Apple corporate news and heavy on real, employable tips, Mac Geek Gab is easily my all time favorite tech podcast! I’ve been listening since 2008 and have never missed an episode. When they say the goal is to learn five new things each week, they mean it. I’ve learned more real-world tips and tricks from listening to John and Dave than I ever could have from reading blogs, books and magazine articles. If you’re longing to get more out of your Mac, iPad and/or iPhone, this is the podcast for you! Now, if I could only find a way of obtaining one of those super-cool MGG coffee mugs I’ve seen photos of... 🤔☕️
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JschmaniaMac geek gabA great podcast that I have been listening to for years and it only gets better.John and Dave are very informative.
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