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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 92. Is Apple trying to strong arm Intel? Are iPod Nanos more delicate than other iPods? Motorola CEO says he was joking after dissing iPod Nano, Apple now offering custom engraving for iPod Shuffles and is Apple the secretly releasing new Mac Minis? How to protect your Nano and other iPods, solving issues logging into .Mac POP accounts after upgrade, how to easily add Lyrics to iTunes songs, review of FlexPed from Thoughtout.biz, more wireless USB adapter options, and the MacCast 100th Show contest. Enter by sending a postcard to:

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New music, Sparkle Nice Too by MayBTed.

Back off, man. I’m a scientist.

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Here are some picts from the opening of the new Apple Retail Store in Oklahoma City. Thanks to Web Kat for the picts.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 91. Apple releases 8th security update of 2005, rumors of Mac Mini updates coming next week, iPod update released for Shuffle, Apple’s margin on iPod Nanos could be as high as 50%. Follow up on keyboard shortcuts for controlling Safari tabs, listeners iCal calendars won’t keep their colors, a trick for syncing the iTunes Library between 2 Macs, review of Hawking Technology HWL2A USB WiFi Adapter, an Applescript for merging iTunes tracks as bookmark-able AACs, tips on having a happy visit to the Genius Bar and the MacCast 100th show contest shaping up. New music, You Remind Me by Velvet Chain. Promos.

And remember, Mud spelled backwards is Dum

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 90. Apple Expo yields no new hardware, Jobs says record labels are getting “greedy”, more quotes from Apple Expo, Apple on track for Intels mid-2006, Apple updates .Mac, adds .Mac Groups and releases Backup 3, MacWorld Boston officially cancelled, WIRED reports on Apple legal vs. iPod domains, patent surfaces showing ideas for Mac laptops with integrated video, 3 new Apple retails store to open in the US this weekend, iTunes 5.0.1 update released, fixes bugs. Using Apple Chapter Tool to fit more than 100 songs on your ROKR iTunes phone, issues with new .Mac Groups, my initial impressions of Backup 3 a quick demo, tip on keyboard access to Safari Bookmark Bar, recommended software KeyCue, a virtual keyboard shortcut cheat sheet, follow-up on missing Bluetooth module, possible issues with lower memory slot on 15″ Powerbooks, how to unleash your inner artist with GarageBand, what to do if your Mac Mini SuperDrive fails. New music, Coastal Cities by The Secret Handshake. Promos.

I’m very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 89. The debate over iPod Nano sales numbers, Apple files for “iPodcast” trademark, Windows users cry foul with iTunes update, possible PowerMac G5 revisions coming? “Hidden” video icons in iTunes 5 fuels speculation, new JAVA Updates available. Kensington Pocket Mouse review. As expected Motorola E398 hacked to work with iTunes, listener is missing templates in DVD Studio Pro 4.0, more phone device syncing options, tip for find by “anything” using Spotlight, more dialog box keyboard controls, DivX Fusion Beta works in Tiger, still even more hotkey tricks, listeners bluetooth modules goes missing and I announce the Motion VFX contest winner. Thanks for staying subscribed. New music, Broken by Buddahead. And more promos.

Napoleon, don’t be jealous that I’ve been chatting online with babes all day.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 88. iPod Nano stuff, iTunes 5 stuff, ROKR iTunes phone stuff, new Tiger updates and Developer Transition Kits updates seeded. Will there finally be an Itunes Music Store Australia? Create and view iPod digital flip books at iPodScrubs.com. Followup on keys to activate Save dialog buttons, question about cell phones with Mac syncing support. JogTunes iTunes to workout by. Quicktime 7 is currently incompatible with Divx. How to convert AAC to MP3 and promo for the North Coast Macintosh Users Group Expo. New music, Sound Scientist by bill.

I just know, before this is over, I’m gonna need a whole lot of serious therapy.

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Several listeners have pointed out the fact the the Motorola E1 ROKR phone looks almost identical to the Motorola E398 (see picture). The obvious difference is the ROKR is white and adds the iTunes button, but considering the E398 has MP3 and MPEG4 support I think it is easy to tell that Motorola probably didn’t have to do much engineering on this phone. Some are already speculating on E398 hacks to add iTunes support. I still say it’s too bad Apple didn’t insist Motorola adapt the way slicker and cooler RAZR design especially in light of the Nano. I hate convergence as you know, but at least if you do it make it look cool.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 87. Apple’s big music announcements, Motorola iTunes phone, iPod Nano, new iTunes 5, QuickTime 7.0.2 update released, Steve Jobs will not keynote at Apple Expo and Sony and Apple in licensing talks for Japan iTunes Music Store. Listener reaction to Apple announcements, hurricane relief PSA, listeners iMac G5 power supply issue, yet another mac browser, Shiira. If you have audio issues check the MIDI Setup, how to cancel the save dialog from the keyboard, a review of SuperDuper and eMacCast Artwork Contest Winners, new motion|VFX contest. New music, In a Long Time by 46 Bliss. Bonus podcast promos.

Even a poisonous snake isn’t bad. You just have to keep away from the sharp end.

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Decided to wait until after Apple big music announcement tomorrow (Sept. 7th) to put out the next cast. Thanks for your patience.

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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 86. Apple taking hurricane donations through iTunes, my “Try it, you’ll like it” concept becomes reality, at least for 12 hours. Motorola is also holding a big music event September 7th, big stars to appear in Motorola ads for iTunes phone, will we see a new .Mac soon? OS 10.4.3 Update will have over 400 minor bug fixes. MacCast review of the iMojo Shuffle Sweats. Tip for silencing the volume noises, the CopCast promo, take control of your Trash with Compost. Tip on editing multiple ID3 tags at once in iTunes. The eMacCast artwork contest has ended, winners to be announced on the next podcast. The Me and my Mom podcast promo. New music, Spirit Come by Foolish Things

I think the world has been run long enough by well-meaning professionals. We might give the amateurs a chance now.

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