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

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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. Don’t miss it!

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  Stuff mentioned:

  • Carbon Copy Cloner
  • Enabling the root user in Mac OS X
  • Unix ‘chown’ command
  • Pseudo
  • RCDefaultApp
  • AppleCare Pro Video Support
  • Enhanced AppleCare Programs
  • Apple Support Boards/Community
  • Apple Consultants Network
  • Apple Legal Issues Cease & Desist Over Service Manual Posting
  • Consumer Reports Gives Apple Tech Support Top Marks
  • AbiWord
  • Windows XP on an External/USB drive
  • Apple Computer Wins Logo Battle Against Beatles
  • TiVo Desktop 1.9.3 – Universal Binary
  • Add Video Playback to TiVo Desktop 1.9.3
  • Galleon
  • 24
  • Apple’s Get A Mac Campaign
  • KeyCue
  • Podcast/Portable Media Expo
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  • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
  • MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael, aka Computernap!

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