Looks like Apple just greatly expanded it offerings for TV shows on iTunes. I was just looking at iTunes and saw the splashes for NBC, USA Networks and SciFi Channel shows. I clicked and was thrilled, they are actually there! The NBC offerings include, Law and Order, Jay Leno and classics like Knight Rider just to name a few. I also saw Monk and the Battlestar Galactica Mini series. This is BIG. I can see my bank account depleting as I type this. Bring on the content!

What happens when you take a MacMini, FrontRow, GPS Software, a KeySpan remote and 10.2″ LCD touch screen display and put it in a Ford F-150? You get the ultimate “Mac” truck. This is one of the coolest Mac car integrations I have seen to date. It is awazing how the Mac Mini is just tucked into the center console. Just awesome. Check out some of the details and lots of picts on Leftlanenews.com.

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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 Brief and Warped History of the Mac, part 11 (Single Button Simplicity)

I’m a huge fan of the MacCast. There are several reasons why I favour it over pretty much every other Macintosh PodCast – such as Adam’s style and the fact that we seem to largely agree on a lot of things. But that’s not to say that we agree on everything – I know that Adam is not a fan of Apple’s traditional single button mouse format. Sparked by Apple’s new Mighty Mouse – this week, I want to look at the importance of the single-button mouse on Mac’s interface.

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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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A podcast about Macs done by a Mac geek for Mac geeks. Show 102. MacCast Expo Report, I rundown the list of many people who I meet at the show (sorry if I missed you), give my thoughts and impressions and say thanks to all the listeners who made it out and stopped me to say hi. Special thanks to Adam Curry, the PodShow crew, Victor from Typical PC User podcast and of course Leo Laporte

iPod Nanos are now shipping with protective sleeves, Macs are not immune to Sonys DRM tricks, Jobs offers OS X for free to $100 laptop project, your cell phone may interfere with your new 5th generation iPod, iPodder Lemon latest victim in Apple’s iPod name protection assault, Apple finally releases single CPU G5 firmware update and first seeds of OS 10.4.4 is released to developers. My impressions of the 5th generation iPod, Quad core G5s hit the streets and look to deliver on their expectations. You want to know when will you be getting your iPod Settlement. The origin of the “sosumi” system sound and moving your “Libraries” doesn’t always work out. Looks like our subscribe/unsubscribe experiment failed.

New music, Sun Lotion by Steadman and promos, The Pocket and the Pendant, Real Gamerz and PodCacher

It’s like how hot dogs come in packs of 10, and buns come in packs of eight or 12 — you have to buy nine packs to make it come out even.

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