January 30, 2010 at 8:42am • 58 minutes
The daily barage of links, feeds, and e-mail sites can become overwhelming. In this episode, David and Katie talk about managing the the daily flood of data using RSS, Instapaper, and other solutions. Links of Interest NetNewsWire NewsFire Fever Google Reader Instapaper LongReads iPhone Newsreaders of Note MobileRSS ByLine NetNewsWire This episode was sponsored by:.
January 16, 2010 at 7:23pm • 1 hour 18 minutes
It’s a jam packed show this week. We discuss alternative DNS services including OpenDNS and Google’s DNS service with special guest George Starcher. We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using an alternative DNS service and compare the new Google DNS service with OpenDNS. We also conduct a follow-up interview with Paul Kent of [...]
December 31, 2009 at 9:07pm • 1 hour 7 minutes
This has been one of our most requested episodes. We talk all about information managers. These are applications that handle all those random bits of information that don’t seem to fit in any other type of organizational system. We’ll give you a general overview of some of the options available on the Mac and Katie [...]
December 11, 2009 at 9:45pm • 1 hour 9 minutes
We got a lot of feedback about episode 5 Word Processing and Writing, apparently people just keep looking for better word processors. So, we decided to do another show on a single application, Scrivener. Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool that allows you to research, organize, outline and create documents. The emphasis [...]
November 20, 2009 at 9:53pm • 1 hour 30 minutes
In this episode we talk about tips and tricks when buying and selling Macs. Whether you’re a switcher buying your very first Mac, or a seasoned Mac user looking to sell an old machine, we’ve got your covered. We’ll help you figure out what accessories you need to complete your new Mac purchase, and where [...]
November 2, 2009 at 9:58pm • 1 hour 23 minutes
We’ve gotten a lot of requests for this episode, so here it is, our Task Management Smackdown. In one corner, David and The Omni Group’s Omni Focus. In another, Katie and Cultured Code’s Things. The duo discuss their system for managing tasks and how their preferred application helps to get things done. The verdict: the [...]
October 14, 2009 at 9:55pm • 1 hour 30 minutes
Macs are typically very reliable machines, but from time to time they can cause you trouble. In this episode, we discuss recommendations for identifying and fixing problems. We also discuss tips for keeping your Mac running smoothly and discuss more listner feedabck on our security episode. Links of Interest: Reboot a Mac with Terminal VersionTracker [...]
September 28, 2009 at 10:43pm • 1 hour 10 minutes
This episode provides an introduction to automation. Subjects include Applescript, Automator, and Snow Leopard Services. We also had Macworld Expo Director Paul Kent on to talk about Macworld Expo and Conference 2010. Links of Interest: Automator Applescript Snow Leopard Services Applescript 1-2-3 MacBreak Video Services Episode Listener Ken’s Post on Evernote Service David’s Post [...]
September 13, 2009 at 9:46pm • 1 hour 25 minutes
This episode includes a survey of security issues for Mac owners. Subjects include virus and trojans, phishing and web security, and physical security and insurance. Links of Interest: Norton Anti-Virus for Mac McAfee VirusScan for Mac Virus Barrier ClamX PGP Encryption TrueCrypt Open DNS OS X Filevault MacSparky Secure Disk Image Screencast #2 George [...]
August 16, 2009 at 7:00pm • 1 hour 7 minutes
We know, we were supposed to do a show about security this week. But with all the news coming out about Snow Leopard we just couldn’t help ourselves. In this episode we talk about how to get your Mac ready for Snow Leopard and our tips for a smooth install process. Links of Interest: Snow [...]
