Mac Geek Gab

MGG 498: Encryption for Everyone, Choosing Wi-Fi Channels & More

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John and Dave kick off the week with a Monday show (after kicking back all weekend) and start with what they do best: answering your questions and sharing your tips. Today they dig into which encryption makes sense for you, some tips on copying/pasting and learning about your Mac; wrangling Time Machine under control, and more. Download today and enjoy!

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Stuff mentioned:

  • FileVault 2 (3:43)
  • Hider 2
  • How to create a password-protected (encrypted) disk image
  • OS X Mavericks: Require a password after waking your Mac
  • OS X: An Easier Keyboard Shortcut for Paste and Match Style (13:14)
  • OS X Server (15:58)
  • Mactracker (19:24)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2009) Manual (includes Backup Battery replacement instructions)
  • Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
  • Time Machine (28:48)
  • Hard Links
  • iOS AirPlay Mirroring (40:28)
  • Nest Thermostat
  • Apple TV Adds A&E/History/Lifetime
  • Plex
  • aTV Flash (black)
  • OS X: About Finder Tabs (52:06)
  • Transporter Sync
  • My Support Profile (55:37)
  • Print n Share (1:00:39)
  • AirPrint Basics
  • Merge Your Local Contacts to iCloud (1:02:53)
  • Optimizing Wireless Networks (1:04:43)
  • iStumbler
  • NetSpot
  • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
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  • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of We Have Communicators (formerly the iPhoneAlley podcast) and Applr.

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