Apple Pro Training Series: GarageBand ISBN: 978-0-13-390092-7, 336 pages Price: $30 Author: Mary Plummer Publisher: Peachpit GarageBand is a great tool to make custom
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TechFan 290 – Surface and iPad
The big topics include the Surface 3, iPad, and Apple’s treatment of both the ecosystem surrounding the Mac and iOS as well as their
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A Little Mac Security: Little Snitch and Little Flocker
Macs aren’t known for their malware and viruses compared to, say, Windows PCs, but all operating systems have security vulnerabilities. macOS is essentially a
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Let’s Talk Apple 39: November 2016
Joining Bart this month are Gaz from the My Mac Podcast, Victor Cajiao from the 3 Nerd Things podcast, Adam Christianson from the MacCast,
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Rowkin Bit Charge Wireless Earbuds – Review
Most of the times that I wear earbuds, Im at the gym. I started with wired ones, graduating to wireless, with a cord behind my head that attaches the earbuds to each other. For the last two weeks I’ve been testing the Rowkin Bit Charge Wireless Earbuds, and I’m thrilled to say that they are my new favorite.
Read MoreTechFan #257 – Self Driving Episode
Owen Rubin joins Tim Robertson again this week to discuss self-driving cars, Microsoft trying to trick people into upgrading to Windows 10, living in
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Fantastical for Mac – Review
Why in the world would you want anything other than the Mac’s built in Calendar? It does a pretty great job, right? Hold on. Fantastical can shake your world up. At least that’s what Flexibits says they can do with Fantastical 2 for the Mac.
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The Satechi 10 Port USB 3.0 Premium Aluminum Hub – Review
Satechi’s 10 Port USB 3.0 Premium Aluminum Hub has seven USB 3.0 ports to connect your devices to your Mac or Windows computer. With a transfer speed of up to 5.0 GB per second, you will be impressed with the speed boost you will see over ordinary USB 2.0 ports. With seven of them, the average user should see all of their USB needs met and then some.
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iHome Fit Wireless Bluetooth Earphones iB73 – Review
I listen to podcasts when Im working out at the gym. I have a pair of earphones that I really like; however, the cord is always getting in the way. Wireless Bluetooth solutions Ive tried usually fell out after a few minutes or were uncomfortable. I was offered the opportunity to test the iHome Fit Wireless Bluetooth Earphones, and Im so glad I did. These are now my go-to earphones.
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iHome Go+ Grip Bluetooth Speaker – Review
The iHome Go+ Grip Bluetooth Speaker is a lightweight, portable speaker that has become my go-to Bluetooth speaker. At under $40, it should be your go-to speaker, too.
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Maintaining Your Mac – Book Review
I’m a huge Joe Kissell fan. Ive read many of his books, and have always come away with important information and time saving tips. Maintaining Your Mac is another such book, with a qualification.
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Backing Up Your Mac – Book Review
You’ve heard it time and time again: backup, backup, backup. Updating software? Backup first. Installing a new hard drive? Backup first. Sounds simply enough, but how many of us are really doing it, or if we are backing up, how many of us are doing it correctly? Never fear, Joe Kissell is here to help us with his latest book, Backing Up Your Mac.
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MyMac Podcast 557: It’s a short one
Gaz is feeling right! Guy is, well, Guy so we all know how that usually works out. They have a great second section topic is which they talk about whether or not Apple doesn’t seem all that concerned about their high-end users
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MyMac Podcast 556: Macstock 2015
Because we haven’t talked about it enough, Gaz and Guy devote the entire second section of the show to the Macstock Conference and Expo which is taking place on June 20th in Woodstock, Illinois. This is followed by them also talking about the Midwest Mac BBQ taking place on the same day. They MUST be sick or something. Hang on a moment they were! However in a moment of lucidity, they’ve included a great recording of Gazs daughter Sarah singing at the end of the show.
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TechFan #206 – Naughty Google
What Mac would you buy if your current Mac died? We asked Twitter that question, and this episode features the answers! Also, someone is naughty inside Google, Windows OEM explained, and GarageBand hates Tim this episode.
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MyMac Podcast 553: Just a Quick One
No Gaz this week as he deals with some family stuff (don;t worry, he’s OK), but Guy is joined by Peter Bird of the Deeper Look Podcast and they have a nice chat about why Guy is SO tired, WWDC,your thoughts, and feedback! So much cool stuff that it couldn’t be contained! Well, it was and all within this show
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MyMac Podcast 552: A million Apple Servers screamed, and then were silent
Remember how last week it was a short show? This week, not so much. Guy really likes Photos from OS X 10.10.3, but Gaz hasn’t yet pulled the trigger. But Gaz HAS seen an Apple Watch and Guy hasn’t which makes him a jealous boy. They also talk about the Star Wars movies now in iTunes, MacBooks, and how PC sales seem to keep falling as Mac sales go up. Weird.
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MyMac Podcast 551: April Fools!
A short show this week recorded early (actually on April Fools day) with not much going on. Guy helps his brother Bill, the Maltese Cube script is complete, and Mike Potter of the For Mac Eyes Only podcast asks Guy to possibly put together a talk for a mini-conference while he’s at the Mid West Mac BBQ in June. WHAT was he thinking?
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MyMac Podcast 548: Best of the MyMac Podcast 1-100
Gaz and Guy are doing Allison Sheridans NosillaCast Podcast for her this week so we’re bringing you something special! It’s the Best of the MyMac Podcast shows 1-100 and there’s some great stuff here. There’s the original MyMac Podcast theme, Tim and Chad talking about the OTHER podcast that has MyMac in its name, also them talking about the Motorola ROKR phone, and Sgt Perry makes his first appearance insisting Mac users install Window XP without protection. After that it’s Tim and Chads interview with Dr. Gil Amelio former CEO of Apple. In the last segment we’ve got an early bumper by David Cohen, one of the last Dashboard Minutes by Guy, John Parr singing about what makes the Mac great for him, Tim and Guy alive at the Grand Rapids Apple Store, and lastly a Dashboard Minute with Guy (not surprisingly) screwing up.
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MyMac Podcast 547: It’s all the little things
Fun show this week if a little obsessed with owls. Guy plays with Photos, Gaz plays records what? Then they discuss the March 9th Apple event which should already be over by the time you hear this. Also Microsoft’s Office for Mac 2016 and why Java isn’t good for you. Don’t believe us? Just Ask.
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