Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

MGG 296: Unformatted Pasting, Automounting, iTunes NAS, More

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John and Dave have put together another great show this week. Highlights include answering one of Dave’s favorite tricks as your two favorite geeks discuss pasting with and without formatting included, also a discussion on automounting drives that leads into some great tips for storing your iTunes library on Network Attached Storage (i.e. NAS). All this and a LOT more today in this episode of Mac Geek Gab.

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Stuff mentioned:

  • Calculator’s 7 hidden features

  • Onyx
  • Mac OS X v10.4 and later: How to prevent .DS_Store file creation over network connections
  • Total Finder
  • Make ‘paste and match style’ the default behavior
  • Can I turn off data roaming on my iPhone?
  • MarcoPolo – Context-aware computing for Mac OS X
  • AirPort Location – A better way to manage settings
  • Network Location
  • Port Forward – Free help setting up your router or firewall
  • whatismyip.com
  • SD memory card speed ratings
  • Get Upgraded Rooms For Macworld Expo through TMO’s deal at the SF Intercontinental
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  • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).

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