Sorry Geeks, I know I owe you a show and I am working on it. It’s now 12:34 AM on Tuesday morning and I just finished prepping a BIG show. The bummer is, I am fighting a cold and I think I should get some rest. I am sure the show notes will grow tomorrow, so look for a mega-MacCast on Wednesday. Thanks for your patience.

Apple, please no big news today. OK?

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 124. Apple Feburary 28th “fun product” announcements. New Intel Mac Mini. Apple leather iPod cases. iPod HiFi (Boombox). My final thoughts and reactions.

New music, Brighter Day by Derick Dahl

You don’t make history by following the rules, you make it by seizing the moment.

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 123. Apple to reveal “Fun New Products” February 28th. Safari/Mail security vulnerability. Apple sells one billionth iTunes song. Apple shows off Intel native Aperture 1.1. MacCast One Minute Tip #12: iChat Images. What gives the Mac it’s “Soul”? Do all these new security alerts mean Macs are no longer safe? A staight discussion on Mac security and what you can do to say safe. A review of the MacBook Pro from the Nosillacast. A listener issue with FrontRow Enabler on a G4 and how to uninstall. Correction on MacRumors.com.

New music, Djilawurr (Orange-Footed Scrub Fowl) by Saltwater Band

I asked for a car, I got a computer. How’s that for being born under a bad sign?

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 122. Dvorak predicts Apple switch to Windows?!!. Apple lawyers and the OSX86 Project. Details emerge on Apple OS X Leap-A Worm. Second OS X worm discovered by F-Secure but is non-threat. Rumors of a 17″ MacBook Pro by the Apple World Wide Developer Conference in June. Apple and NBC offer free pilot episode of Conviction, maybe? Follow up: Grants.gov does offer Mac support, sort of. New iWeb update allows duplicate page names between sites. Apps and hardware to help you remote control for your Mac and use FrontRow with buying a new Mac.

New music, Broken In all the Right Places by I am Jen

Promo from The HogCast

Everybody needs money. That’s why they call it money.

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 121. Apple upgrades MacBook Pros and starts shipping. Mac OS 10.4.5 released. iLife ’06 updates. Government grant application system excludes Macs. Hacker succeeds in getting Intel 10.4.4 to run on PC. First Mac OS X Virus? Over 700 Universal apps now available. Tivo on Mac follow-up. How to sync iWeb sites with Backup 3.1 Control iTunes with CoverBuddy and Clutter.

New music, Wasting My Time by Matthew Ebel

Promo from Couch Potato Illustrated

Someday it will be like we already lived.

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 120. Apple looking into Intel iMac FrontRow video issues. Touchscreen video iPod rumors. Rumor of WiFi and Bluetooth being added to future iPods. Manhattan Apple store to be first 24/7 location. Some EXEs running on Intel Macs using WINE. Design change to protect screen on new Nano? Mac Roundtable Promo. Correction on volume differences as they relate to dB levels. Using Tivo with Macs, Galleon Tivo Media Server. Tip: How to direct link to .Mac Photos. Keeping your Mac secure. Giving Apple feedback. Vote at Podcastalley.

New music, Empty by Derek Clegg

Promos from the The Half Show, Podcaster Confessions and The Open Mic Podcast

You appear intelligent, but when you open your mouth the effect is spoiled.

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 119. Apples “gesture” touch-screen patent. Apples roller-coaster stock pricing. Apple Special Event on Feb 22nd. Airport Express Video? Apple counts down to 1 Billion songs. Apple adds new 1GB Nano, cuts Shuffle pricing. Was Intel switch a bad move? IBM reveals next gen chips. Showtime content added to iTunes. Apple has sold 12 million videos via iTunes. Apple Store Irvine Spectrum opens Saturday. MacCast One Minute Tip #11: Finder Toolbar. The European Apple pricing debate continues. A couple of warnings and a tip about iWeb files. 100dB vs 104dB can be a big deal. More OS X project management software recommendations. MacCast Widget now available.

New music, Deeper by Keith Varon

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I didn’t jump to conclusions. I took a small step, and conclusions there were.

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An interview I did recently for the iSwitch podcast is now available on their web site. iSwitch is part of the Teen Podcast Network and as their name suggests they cover Mac topics for Switchers. In our conversation we discuss MacWorld, the new Mac line up, Mac hardware and software, podcasting and more. The interview was recorded using iChat and the new GarageBand 3 from iLife ’06 and runs about 45 minutes. Enjoy.

[ MacCast/ iSwitch Interview ]

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 118. Apple cuts prices on 20″ G5 iMac. Adobe releases details on Universal products, Intel iBooks rumored. Lawsuit alleges iPod causes hearing loss. Comments on VidBits and MacRoundtable. iWork review. Mac alternatives for MS Project. Getting past 33 min GarageBand recording limit. Feedback on Darwine. The iMac international pricing debate continues. You can password protect iWeb sites. Tip for running Powerbooks and MacBooks with lid shut. Loud Intel Mac? May be your hard drive brand. British Royal Navy’s new fleet of destroyers with iPod docks. Buy your Senator an iPod. My thoughts on a Mac home media center concept.

New music, Oxygen for Two by Redefining the Moment

Broaden your minds — have another beer. Have two!

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. VidBit 003. Our friend Mike Caputo from Animation Bureau is back. This time he has a product to help reduce some of the gadget clutter we all suffer from. Skullcandys new line of Link headphone products allow you to connect any iPod and almost any cell phone to one set of headphones or earbuds. I say any product designed to help me reduce the number of wires in my laptop bag is a good one. Enjoy.

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