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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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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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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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 listener Roland just sent me an email to show off his recent Mac Mini mod. Inspired a bit by this article over on iFixit, Roland came up with his own take on the hack. He details the design process in part 1 and walks through completing the project in part 2. The whole thing is pretty sweet. What I like about Roland’s solution is that he seems to give careful thought and consideration to possible heat issues and comes up with an ingenious solution that mimics Apple’s original design for cooling and airflow. I think the solution seems sound and should continue to work without issue (as evidenced by the iStat numbers in his post). It may be obvious that this kind of hack would void your Applecare, but I will say it anyway. This kind of hack will void your warranty.

If you are looking to squeeze some data redundancy into you Mac Mini case this post is worth a look. Interestingly you could probably also run a RAID-0 (scary RAID) if you wanted to squeeze in some extra internal storage. That might make a nice upgrade for your Mac Mini Home Theater.

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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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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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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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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)

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Thoughtout, friends and sponsors of the Maccast, recently announced a new version in their MagStay product line designed for Apple’s latest “unibody” style notebooks. The new MagStay Uni and the original MagStay Pro are designed to do one simple thing… prevent Apple’s MagSafe connector from becoming disconnected. Now, before you start clicking on that comment link to express your concerns about the dangers of blocking the MagSafe from doing it’s job hear me out. The MagStay products are not designed for everyone and are not for use all the time. You obviously wouldn’t want to use the product when you have your precious Macbook Pro on a desk or table in a place where someone may trip over the cord. But, if you are relaxing on the couch, no one is around, and you don’t want your knees knocking the connector out every time you adjust your position (a situation that HAS happened to me), then you’ll be happy you have the product. Another perceived disadvantage of the MagStay and MagStay Uni are that they work by using up an adjacent port. An Ethernet port in the case of the MagStay Uni and a USB port for the original MagStay Pro. Again, if you think about when you would use the product this is really not a problem. Typically you will be in a more mobile situation, using Wi-Fi, and attaching few if any external devices. There is no doubt that these products target a specific niche of users, but if you are one of these users then Thoughtout gives you a solution. Nothing wrong with that.

So could you use a MagStay Uni? Would you like to get one free? If you are one of the first 10 Maccast listeners to use the coupon code, maccastfreemagstay on the Thoughtout.biz site you can get a free MagStay Uni (you just need to pay for shipping and handling). You can checkout the product, watch the demo videos, and make your purchase by clicking here.

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 263. Apple ramping up for new iPhone. AT&T wants to extend iPhone relationship. Patent watch. Apple billionth app countdown. Jobs still on the job. Apple updates. iPods sales up and Apple fairing better than most. $1.29 tracks not paying the piper. Apple prices 20″ iMac for Education. Mac Zombie botnet rises. Apple airs new Mac vs. PC ads. Error on MySQL standard in Leopard. Formatting a USB drive in Leopard. Downloading from non-native iTunes breaks ToS. Old iPods worth 15% off new. Preventing Macbook sleep issues. Online backup solutions. Restore podcasts in iTunes. Fox News Gadgets & Games appearance

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New music, Walk Right Over Me by The Gathering

EOL: Data is key (Link)

If you’re never scared or embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances — Julia Sorel

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