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Dave Hamilton

Dave Hamilton co-founded both The Mac Observer and <a href="https://www.backbeatmedia.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank">BackBeat Media</a>, and he is producer and co-host of the <a href="https://www.macgeekgab.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank">Mac Geek Gab Podcast</a>. He has worked in the computer industry since the early 1990s, doing time as a consultant, trainer, network engineer, webmaster, and programmer. He has worked on the Mac, all the various Windows flavors, BeOS, a few brands of Unix, and it is rumored he once saw an OS/2 machine in action. Before that he ran some of the earliest Bulletin Board Systems, but most of the charges have since been dropped, and not even the FBI requests that he check in more than twice a year. Dave's reachable for paid consulting at <a href="https://www.davethenerd.com" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DaveTheNerd.com</a> and you can find links to him on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ here, too.

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Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #77: Core vs Core 2 - Who Cares About 64-bits?

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For November 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). With more and more Macs using the Core 2 Duo processors, Dave and John take you on a tour of exactly what this means, why it matters, and whether or…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #76: Core 2 Duo, Shortcuts, and More

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 29th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). John and Dave talk through the differences in the Intel Core 2 Duo, and other additions to the MacBook Pro. On top of that, some of your tips and questions…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #75: Syncing, Sleeping, Spindown and Skype

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 23rd, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). This week, it’s all about you! Answering your questions and sharing your tips on Syncing, Sleep, Spindown, and Skype, this one’s just… succulent! Show Sponsor: TeachMac If you’re using iTunes…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #73: All the Strokes for All Mac Folks

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). The long-awaited keyboard shortcuts show is here. John and Dave go through so much it’ll make your head spin. Quit reading this and get to listening! Then when you’re…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #72: Geeks at Portable Media Expo

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 30th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Back at Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California, John and Dave are joined by Weekly Roundup host Ricky Spero to talk about the new Mac Pro. Other topics include…

Podcasts Resetting Your iPod? Here's Help

Thankfully, weive found a few answers. No one solution has worked for everyone, but a few have definitely made a difference. Based on our research here, we recommend trying the following things, in order of what we feel is the best-case end result. Restore the iPod. This has worked for most folks, and has the…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #71: Apps, Tips, Questions, and Quips

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 25th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Continuing the discussions started with their favorite apps and such in last week’s show, John and Dave share some of your favorite apps and tips, then answer some of…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #63: All About Automator

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 31st, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Joined by guest gabber Ricky Spero, John and Dave talk through Apple’s Automator; detailing what it is, what they’ve done with it, and how you can use it to…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #62: MacBook Pro Airline Solution and More!

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap). With Dave fresh off the plane from Chicago, this short(er) show talks about a cool few things we all found, including an airline adapter for the MacBook Pro that…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #59: Tips and Tricks Galore!

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave take your questions and share *your* hints and tips with the rest of the listening audience this week. With topics ranging from backup tips to permission…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #58: Bob LeVitus Backup Attack!

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 20th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus join the boys this week to talk about backups. Strategies, software, hardware, and even some of YOUR backup-related questions are answered. Don’t miss this one,…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #57: One Year Old and Going Strong

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 13th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). One year later, Dave and John are still at it. As has become typical, Dave and John answer your questions about all things Mac and beyond, including topics such…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #56: Remote Madness and Control Issues

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 6th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). For this 6/6/6 show, John and Dave talk about controlling your Mac from remote (and other Macs, too!). Apple Remote Desktop, Timbuktu, and pcAnywhere are covered along with free…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #53: Troubleshooting Prejudice Strikes!

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 15th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave talks about a tech support issue he had with his Mac setup this weekend, and how it’s bad to assume anything without confirming it first! John and Dave…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #52: Security Solutions and Tech Support Tactics

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave talk through security recommendations and tech support tactics which leads Dave into a great rant about how folks have been dealing with Apple’s MacBook Pro issues.…