Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Mac Geek Gab #31: What To Do When Your Mac Won’t Boot


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When your Mac won’t boot, Dave and John have some of the answers! This week’s show finds our hosts talking through all they steps they would take to revive a sick Mac, including different troubleshooting utilities, tips and tricks, plus where to send it when all else fails.

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 26th, 2005

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When your Mac won’t boot, Dave and John have some of the answers! This week’s show finds our hosts talking through all they steps they would take to revive a sick Mac, including different troubleshooting utilities, tips and tricks, plus where to send it when all else fails.

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    Stuff mentioned:

    • December 25th
    • Macworld Expo SF 2006 – John and Dave will be on the Podcast Stage on Show floor (booth #749) at 2:30pm on Tuesday, January 10th
    • fsck – File system consistency check command
    • XLR8YourMac.com
    • Drive Genius
    • MacUpdate.com
    • CharlesSoft – Makers of bootcd
    • BootImage Pal
    • Shelly Brisbin
    • MacFixIt
    • MacInTouch
    • Mac OS X Hints Forums
    • Apple’s Discussion Boards
    • AppleCare
    • TechRestore
    • MacResQ
    • Small Dog and Expercom – Retailers who often stock discounted AppleCare plans
    • Apple’s Open Firmware Password Utility (for 10.3 and earlier)
    • Sennheiser PC 150 Headset
    • Griffin iMic
    • Audio Hijack Pro
    • Pandora’s Box
    • Review the Mac Geek Gab on iTunes (please!)
    • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap!
    • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
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        Theme Music: “The Answer”, written by Jeff Steblea and Brian Ayles, as performed by Go Figure.

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