Mac Geek Gab

MGG 303: Mail, Short Usernames, Merging Libraries, More!

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Dave and John talk about setting and sizing Mail.app’s preview pane, a really easy way to change your short username, merging iTunes and iPhoto libraries from multiple sources, editing your menu bar, router speeds, maintenance scripts and lots, lots more. Add in a healthy dose of holiday cheer and you’ve got yourself one killer episode! Download today, click play, and enjoy.

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Stuff mentioned:

  • Mac OS X: How to change user short name or home directory name
  • Mac OS X: How to change the Terminal shell
  • iPhoto Library Manager
  • SuperSync
  • TuneRanger
  • Customizing your menu bar, arrange, remove, and add menulets
  • Running the Mac OS X maintenance scripts
  • Crucial’s Mac RAM
  • Seagate’s Momentus XT Reviewed, Finally a Good Hybrid HDD
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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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    Mac Geek GabBy Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson