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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 109. Intel Yonah Chips available early in January. 13.3″ Intel widescreen iBook rumored. Fan manages 8GB iPod Mini upgrade. Student advisor ousted for encouraging students to use Macs [link]. Lots of new iTunes stuff, Google iTunes search, Podcasts user reviews and ratings as well as top 100 by category, free tracks with PayPal purchases of iTunes gift certificates, Apple cancels iTunes rintones and HBO expresses interest in iTunes video. Lots of feedback on removing Apples rumored removal of Firewire 400. Follow up on Mac insurance “riders”. The history of widgets on the Mac, Konfabulator and Yahoo! Widget Engine as Dashboard alternatives and ways to keep widgets on your desktop. Options for how to share files between a Mac and a PC and will new Macs feature “Intel Inside” branding?

New music, My Own Merry Christmas by Geoff Smith

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There’s always work at the post office.

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I usually like to get at least two shows done a week, so I am sorry you haven’t had a new MacCast since the 10th. I have been dealing with holiday craziness along with a busted hot water heater. I am also just barely keeping a cold at bay, so I have been trying to get more sleep (which for me means getting in bed before 1 Am, ha). I should have a BIG show out Saturday so be watching your feed.

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 108. Not so fast, Intel Macs are still not expected ’til June. NBC dives in big with iTunes promotion. iTunes video sales better than expected. Do Intel Macs signal death of FireWire? Creative Zen Vision:M targets iPod on multiple levels. Apple Store offer Express iPod Checkout. Portal Player looks to acquire wireless knowledge. Google Earth coming to Mac, BEAT version leaked. Sending web pages via Mail. Free public domain iPod movies. Questions about Mac Mini as a DVR. Buying insurance for your Mac. Dealing with dead pixels on your LCD.

New music, Christmas Wish by Gidgets Ga Ga

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You know, kindergarten is like the ocean. You don’t want to turn your back on it.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 107. Apple adds NBC Universal shows to iTunes line up, Apple will use iTunes Video to drive hardware sales, Synaptics will again supply iPod click wheels to meet holiday demand, Apple launches iPod 101 site, Sonys “rootkit” CDs appear to have hidden iPod code, Apple store coming to Sheffield, UK and Apple stock is on the rise. How yo save iTunes TV show previews. How can you do an audio recording on a 5G iPod? Additional questions about the Intel. Review of CastEasy. Give your MP3s a memory. More OS X drag and drop tips. MacWorlds 8 Mac OS X preventative maintenance tips. Another GarageBand sharing site, MacIdol. A Workaround and possible solution for iPod photo syncing issues.

New music, If Every Day Were Christmas by Podsafe for Peace. Please donate to UNICEF.

Using the F-word does not make you David Mamet.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 106. Apple releases iPod Shuffle update, highlights from Apple’s 10-K filing, AnandTech reviews next generation Intel Yonah chip, possible security flaw in QuickTime, FOX executive says they would be open to an iTunes deal, rumor Apple may offer “streaming” video downloads and Apples iTunes 100 millionth European download contest. MacCast One Minute Tip #8 – Messy Desktops. Correction on OS X installer optimization. Laptop Insurance vs. AppleCare. Expose and Drag and Drop are powerful allies. Sharing your GarageBand songs. How to set up a Mac home security system.

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New music, Joy To The World by Basic

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I’d rather have an intelligent enemy than a stupid friend.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 105. NBC and others thinking of suing over TiVO iPod support. Is Apple hoarding iPods for its own stores? France expected to reduce iPod “tax”. Mac Mini entertainment hub in the near future? Apple plans to open retail store in Rome next year. Disney and ClearChannel bring ads to iPods. Rumor that AppleCare will finally be available in Florida Security Update 2005-009 released. Follow-up on Rogers and Shaw iTunes issues. MacCast One Minute Tip #7, Resetting the PMU. Follow-up on Mac disk utilities. Getting iTunes/iPod videos to play in sequence. Review of the IceLink Plus car stereo integration by Dension. Mac music, so easy a 12 year old can do it. I discuss several recent questions on the new Intel based Macs. An endorsement for Apple SoundTrack Pro over Bias PEAK Pro. Macs and the threat of viruses. Encouragement to experiment with drag and drop in OS X.

New music, Future Memory by Heth and Jed

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I’m not wearing my lucky underwear.

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. VidBit 002. In this second installment of the MacCast VidBit, Joseph Nilo from the MacPro Podcast shares a product review of the Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) HomeDock. In this clip from his latest video podcast he shows how this device pairs up great with your 5th Gen iPod to provide integration with your home entertainment system. I hope you enjoy this VidBit and be sure to checkout the MacPro Podcast.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 104. Apple Stores offer “Black Friday” sale, iPods will be a hot holiday gift item, shortages are expected. Apple announces long term agreements for Flash memory. Aperture is Gold Master and should be available next week. Mac OS X 10.4.3 for Intel cracked. Apple iTunes Music Store ranked 7th in US retail music sales. TiVo will support video transfer to iPod. Customers report Issues downloading full album purchases from iTunes. Comments on the Snowball’s PC interview. Where in the world is J.H.? A warning on using Switch Rez. Turns out batteries not covered under AppleCare. Lots of feedback on moving iLife libraries. What to do for OS X maintenance. My thoughts on 2-button Apple laptops. PocketMac review. How to run FinalCutPro 4.5 on a new dual core G5 PowerMac. What do you know, XBox 360s are overheating? Hmmm.

New music, Dormant and Grey by Derek Clegg.

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You will have your own challenges, and I’ll bet you’ll meet them splendidly.

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I had the opportunity recently to be interviewed by Steven “Snowball” Saylor of Snowball’s PC Podcast. Steven did a great interview and he really go into the why and how of the MacCast. We discuss how I began the MacCast and he really digs into my process for creating the show. We talk about content, show prep and all about the equipment I use to create the MacCast. Take a listen. I think you will find it very fun and informative.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 103. Special shoutout to Victor from the TypicalPC User Podcast. Apple’s Genius Bar Concierge reservation system launched, MacWorld rumors are getting out of hand, EMI Records needs to get their stories straight, iPod battery settlement appealed, but not by Apple. Security vulnerability discovered in iTunes, Apple COO appointed to Nike Board of Directors, Motorola plans new ROKR for 2006. Company to offer non-iTunes DRM’d music for iPods and FrontRow 1.0.1 update released. A fourth Apple Store is opening this weekend in the UK, tip on sharing and moving iTunes/iPhoto libraries, how to use a standard camcorder A/V cable with your 5G iPod, tip to improve 5G responsiveness, the Address Book learns some PhotoBooth tricks, customizing your Mac interface, screen issues appearing on new 15″ PowerBooks and 10.4.3 update causing a monitor refresh rate issue.

New music, Sex in a Box by Granian

The whole point about irrational behavior is that it IS irrational!

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