Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

MGG 336: Six Years of Gabbing Geeks


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Today marks six years since John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton released Mac Geek Gab episode 1, and they’re going stronger than ever! Some talk about Lion, lots of security stuff, resetting screen resolutions, diagnosing erratic iBooks, and a great tip about Dashboard (especially for those of you who do NOT use it!). Check it out, download for free, press play, and enjoy.

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Stuff mentioned:

  • Mactracker
  • When to reset NVRAM or PRAM
  • Resetting your Mac’s PRAM and NVRAM
  • SMARTReporter
  • Mac OS X: What’s stored in PRAM
  • CLEAR
  • The Street Ratings (CLWR)
  • ESET Cybersecurity for Mac
  • VirusBarrier
  • VirusBarrier Express
  • Safe Download Version Adds Manual Definitions Update
  • Quicken Mac 2007
  • CrossOver
  • Moneydance
  • iBank
  • OS X Lion
  • WWDC 2011 Keynote
  • Mac Geek Gab Episode 1
  • – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
  • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast).
  • ...more
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