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Maccast 2009.07.01 – iPhone 3GS Accessibility

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Special edition. In this special episode of the Maccast we talk with Shelly Brisbin (App Store Pundit), Josh De Lioncourt (Mac-cessibility), and Shane Jackson (Blindworld Blog) about the new iPhone 3GS and specifically about it’s new accessibility features.

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Maccast 2009.06.23

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 270. WWDC Aftermath. Software Updates. iPhone 3.0 OS in the wild. iPhone 3GS in the wild. What’s next for iPhone? Apple warns Pre customers about iTunes. Checking in on Apple’s latest numbers. Steve Jobs coming back soon? Some One-to-One corrections. Apple Store correction. Finer fiddling with function keys. Snow Leopard is for Intel only. New Macbook SD slot debate. Determine iPhone eligibility from your iPhone. Remedies for a slowing Mac. Shortz iPod cables and recording radio (Radioshift). Why does my app have a crossed out generic icon? Force a Safari Top Site

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New music, Hey Kate! by The Fire Apes (iTunes)

EOL: New iPod RED (cedar) (via iLounge)

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that. — George Carlin

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Maccast 2009.06.08 – WWDC Keynote Wrap-up

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 269. A show for Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. A special episode of the Maccast where I am joined by Victor Cajiao (Typical Mac User) to wrap up all the announcements from the 2009 WWDC keynote. We discuss the new Macbook Pro and Macbook Air models, Snow Leaoprd, iPhone OS 3.0, and the new iPhone 3Gs. Enjoy.

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It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. — Jackie Joyner-Kersee (1962 – )

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Maccast WWDC 2009 Live Skype Chat

Written by: Adam Christianson

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Join us for live Maccast Skype chat starting right now. We’ll have the conversation going now until the end of Apple’s live WWDC event which starts today (06/08) at 10:00 AM PT. We are using Skype this time because iChat rooms have a 35 person limit. If you have Skype already installed, use the link below to join If you don’t have Skype you can download it and use it for free at Skype.com. The Skype room limit is 150, so it will still be first come first served. See you there.

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Maccast 2009.06.05

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 268. Apple Store news and updates. Apple software updates galore. Next gen iPhones or it’s look-a-likes surface. On the eve of WWDC, last minute updates. Apple may nix free iPhone app re-downloads. WWDC iPhone rumor round-up. Apple extends warranty for Nvidia defects. Apple tops in UK Ed. Adjusting media playback speeds. Make your own widgets the easy way. What to do if you haven’t backed up. The ‘F’ and ‘fn’ keys. Fax from your Mac. Moving your Time Machine backup to a bigger drive. A note about Maccast WWDC coverage. Adam on Mac 20 Questions.

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New music, Breathe by This Is Fiction

EOL: Mmmm, mmm, iPhone (via Cult of Mac)

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. — Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948)

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Maccast 2009.05.27

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 267. Apple doubles up it’s smartphone share. NEXT, next gen iPhone rumors surface. Gruber weighs in on 3rd gen iPhone specs. iPhone 3G supplies dry up at AT&T. Apple tablet may wait until next decade. Don’t forget the iPod rumors too. AT&T considers new data plans and plans boosted network. Safari’s messy tops sites feature leaving trails. Security research publishes OS X Java exploit proof of concept. Could a Pan-European iTunes Store become a reality? Back to school promo and Macbook bump. Tips on choosing a Mac mouse. Software vs. Hardware RAID-1. Selecting and finding Mac upgrade parts. What to do with that old iPhone.

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New music, A Lonely September by Plain White T’s (iTunes)

EOL: His Holiness, Mr. Jobs (Link)

Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. — Maya Angelou (1928 – )

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Maccast 2009.05.20

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 267. A show for Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. A special episode of the Maccast where I am joined by my friends Victor Cajiao (Typical Mac User), Ken Ray (Mac OS Ken). Enjoy.

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We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible. — Vince Lombardi (1913 – 1970)

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Maccast 2009.05.11

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 266. Rumors of Apple buying Twitter. Mac browsers hold April share. Blackberry squeezes out iPhone in US sales. Apple tops in quality and satisfaction. Apple and Google may be getting too close. Apple may help with in contract iPhone replacements. Rumors of App Store approval changes. Sharing Automator tips and tricks. Mac screen sharing. Review: Kensington Hands-Free Visor Car Kit. Bluetooth issues with new Mac Pro. Control your Mac with your head via Eyetwig iTracker. One iTunes + multiple Macs = pain. Announcing the winners of the Things Packs

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New music, All We Need is Love by Michael Rossback (iTunes)

EOL: The Many Typefaces of Jobs (via Cult of Mac)

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory. — Albert Schweitzer (1875 – 1965)

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Maccast 2009.05.01

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. iPhone and Verizon rumors continue. Snow Leopard adds YouTube spots. Latest iPhone beta requires new iTunes. Mobile Me now offers 24/7 chat support. Apple goes on hiring spree. What’s up next for Apple hardware? WWDC is sold out, again. Don’t forget Automator. Snitch on Mac connections. Converting audio in iTunes. Keeping Macs in Sync. Fox News Gadgets & Games appearance.

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New music, HeavensaLie by Lacuna Coil (iTunes)

EOL: Lego Luxo Jr. iMac G4 (Link)

When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it. — Bernard Bailey

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Maccast 2009.04.26

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 264. Apple’s Q2 results. Not too shabby. Vendors vie for Apple Netbook. More next gen iPhone stuff. 1 Billionth app downloaded from App store. Feedback on online backup services. Formatting USB drives, another tip. Correction on iPod recycle credit. Shortcuts for display sleep. Review of MAXPower 802.11 USB 2.0 Stick Adapter. Challanges of getting ‘Back to your Mac’. Managing ‘remembered’ Wi-fi networks.

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New music, She’s Changing My Mind by John Hoskinson (iTunes)

EOL: One Image to Rule Them All (Link)

Whoever ceases to be a student has never been a student.. — George Iles

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