Podcast – Mac Geek Gab #139: Time Machine, Networking, and Switcher Questions!

Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 27, 2008

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Digging through the mailbag, discussion topics include Time Machine, extending your network, and some switcher-focused items. Don’t miss it, subscribe (for free!) today!

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Stuff mentioned:

  • Things that make Time Machine cranky
  • Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine stops backing up to external disk
  • Mac OS X 10.5: Time Machine backups are not visible
  • Time Machine Disabled When MacBook on Battery
  • WDS
  • How to setup WDS between a wireless router and an AirPort Express
  • Extending the range of your wireless network
  • iStumbler
  • Live Free or Die
  • www.whatismyip.com
  • www.portforward.com
  • Hidden iPod Commands
  • – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
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