Macworld Expo / iWorld Day 3 – Episode #443

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So the Macworld Expo ends for another year. Guy couldn’t find Julie Kuehl to podcast with so he did a short solo show in the press room. While we wish the fun times could go on forever, we’re all too tired to go another day.

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ScanSnap
1Password
iStopMotion for the iPad
EasyWeb – Search on FaceBook
CrashPlan
DollyDrive
Wiley Publishing

Macworld Expo 2013 iWorld Day 2 – Episode #442

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It’s the end of day 2 at the Macworld Expo and Elisa, Guy, Julie, Vicki (that’s with an “I” NOT a “Y”) get together to talk about the events of the day. Owen Rubin also shows up so Guy doesn’t feel so overwhelmed by all the ladies. Big thanks to Blue Microphone for lending Guy the Blue Mikey microphone so that we didn’t have to swing one all over the place.

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Adva Software
MacMate
Blue Microphone
Strotter
Tru Protection 

Macworld Expo / iWorld Day 1 – Episode #441

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Elisa, Guy, Julie, and Vicky get together at the end of the day. Tired and sore, but sitting down to talk about their experiences at Macworld 2013. It’s been an interesting show so far. Ashton Kutcher does an exclusive interview (no he doesn’t) to talk about his feelings (as if) about life, acting, and his love for the MyMac website (PLEASE don’t really believe this is true). Lots of vendor interviews from the floor but the real gem in this podcast is Ashton (someone please check Guy’s medications).

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Easyweb
Lantronix
Moxtra
Otterbox
Givit
Readdle
Rain Design
Co-Pilot

Where’s my Apple Remote – Episode #440

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So no Guy as he’s still travelling to California, but wait is that James from woodpad.co.uk on the other end of line?
James joins Gaz and they chat about all the normal stuff, also James tells us how he uses his Apple TV now he actually has a TV that can utilise the HDMI output. Gaz also briefly chats about the Apple results and the possible reasoning for the Stock share reduction, but is he panicking, no of course not.

Links:
Mark Sheppard’s Hub: bigdesign.com
Dave Hamilton’s Mic review

Jame’s Pick: ATV Flash Back
Gaz’s Pick Flow
People’s Pick

ENOUGH about Macworld Expo – Episode #439

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Is everyone sick of all the pre-Macworld Expo talk? OK, I have to admit that I’m not, but we decided it was time to talk about something else. And who better to go to that something else than Guy’s brother Larry Grinnell! He knows ALL the GMen’s buzzwords and phases and as it turns out is actually smarter than Guy (like that’s some big accomplishment). Continue reading

Dave Hamilton gets caught! – Episode #438

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Please wish David Cohen your ABSOLUTE best wishes in the hope he gets better soon.

Probably our longest show EVER, but it was all worth it as we had an extended conversation with Dave Hamilton from the Mac Geek Gab Podcast and BackBeat Media about Macworld, podcasting, how to sound good (like he does) and not so-so (like the GMen). Also some talk about how you should NEVER, EVER say bad words (but we sometimes do anyway). James Turner and Fitz John Baptiste has questions for the GMen and so can you over at our G+ MyMac Podcast page.

Links:
Gaz’s App Pick: Spotify Premium
Guy’s App Pick: Shatoetry
People’s Pick: Fitz John Baptiste chose Color Splash for iOS

Howzit going Paul? – Episode #437

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Paul Kent from IDG comes on o talk all about the Macworld/ iWorld Expo for 2013 and Guy geeks out. As it stands right now, Guy may be the only MyMac male member this year, but Elisa Pacelli, Vicky Stokes, and Julie Kuehl (Cool) will undoubtably keep him in line. Gaz and Guy answer a serious storage question (no really!) and Apple doesn’t want to be undisturbed until after January 7th.

Links:
A Veterinarian Tricorder powered by extra-terrestrials…we couldn’t make this stuff up
Gaz’s App Pick: Score! from First Touch
Guy’s App Pick: 1Password from AgileBits for iOS $7.99
People’s Pick: Paul Bartlett likes the 27-inch iMac

It’s a New Year – Episode #436

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This came out after we had recorded the podcast, but please take a moment and wish all the best toDavid Cohen former host of the MyMac Podcast and current co-host of TechFan for a quick recovery after an automobile accident in France.

Guy loses his Adobe Stuff but doesn’t seem all that fussed about it and Gaz has his Eye on his TV (wink wink). The GMen go over some weird tech news for 2012 And both at some point or another believe themselves to be Batman. You wouldn’t think this would take too long, but it actually is one of the longest shows they’ve done this year.
Some Links:
Tech News of the Weird: Steve Woz likes his iPhone to wiggle!
Where we go our weird 2012 tech news
Gaz’s App Pick: Chime by Blacktree FREE!
Guy’s App Pick: Modern Conflict by Gaijin Entertainment
People’s Pick: From Erick Diaz Camera Plus by tap tap tap .99

Merry Christmas from the GMen – Episode #435

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Simple show concept this week. We talk about Christmas stuff, some G+ Community questions, then off to your Bumpers (brilliant they are too), and finally ending the show with a thank you to all the wonderful people that not only listen to the podcast, but contribute to MyMac.com in general. Merry Christmas to you all!

Some Links:
Gaz’s App Pick: 12 dye of Christmas by piso13.com
Guy’s App Pick: Labels and Addresses by BeLight Software $24.99
People’s Pick: JT Ray picked Timehop free

All Googled Out – Episode #434

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The GMen are just blown away by how quickly the community has taken a liking to…well…Google Plus Communities and the MyMac Podcast one has been very active. SO active that a good chunk of our show talking about Apple’s iWork came right out of it. Not because we’re lazy…OK, we were lazy, but it’s really great stuff!

Some Links:
Gaz’s App Pick: Opus Domini Lite By piso13.com
Guy’s App Pick: Blogsy by Fomola $4.99

People’s Pick: None this week (sad face)

Made in ‘Merica – Episode #433


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Well the news is out. Apple will be assembling an entire Mac line here in the US. Wonderful news and all that, but why does it ring somewhat hollow? The MyMac Podcast has a new way to talk to the GMen. It’s our Google+ Community page! WOO! Now you can…do all the stuff like before…just in yet another place. Yeah, that’s a win.

Some Links: Swaziland has to tax witch doctors to stay afloat! Film at 11!
Gaz’s App Pick: Flick Golf by Fulfat Games. FREE!
Guy’s App Pick: Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 by Aspyr. $29.99 at the Mac App Store

People’s Pick: None this week (sad face)

Less is more, really?!? – Episode #432


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SPORTS! Well we did talk about sports, but then ventured off into Mac stuff. Who would have guessed? We kinda love the new iTunes, but we REALLY love your questions and feedback! This week Chuck asks the GMen about a good backup strategy for all the Macs in his life, a winner from our 400th Podcast finally checks his email (and Plasq software came through for him…thanks guys!), and FaceBook still makes poor Guy crazy. All this and more on the MyMac.com Podcast!

Some Links:
How many Legos can lego go go until it breaks…ohs. Find out here
Gaz’s App Pick: Zombie Tsunami from Mobigame Free!
Guy’s App Pick: Frontline Commando by Glu Games Free!
People’s Pick: None this week (sad face)

The “Un” Apple Show – Episode 431


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So you ask a question on Twitter and FaceBook and what happens? LOTS of listener feedback! Is Apple doing things a little bit different (as in changed from what they themselves were doing before) or is it a product of the GMen’s imagination? Apparently not based on your responses. iTunes, and iMacs, and fuzzy kittens gets discussed. Well not fuzzy kittens. Maybe next week.

Some Links:
Find your own darn phobias!
Barclay’s Bank discovers iPads
Gaz’s App Pick: Pixelmator tutorials FREE!
Guy’s App Pick: Led Zeppelin’s Celebration Day concert in iTunes

People’s Pick from Steve McShane: BossJock Podcasting app for iOS

What’s Old Is New Again – Episode #430


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Extra long show this week because Gaz and Guy had lots of important things to say…actually we just wouldn’t shut up. There were big doings though as Guy finally replaces his old worn out Mac Pro for a newer worn out Mac Pro but one that will run Mountain Lion and Gaz also upgrades his Macs to the new King of the Jungle. They take you through the steps they used and some of the pitfalls they discovered.

Some Links:
Making a Mountain Lion Bootable USB stick
Gaz’s App Pick: Star Wars Knights of the Republic £2.99 ($4.99)
Guy’s App Pick: Store News by Christian Kienle Free
People’s Pick from Macnatico: Angry Birds Star Wars. The name says it all.

So Here We Go Again – Episode #429


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Apple gives to Hurricane Sandy relief maybe not until it hurts, but generously. On the home front, Guy might not go to the Macworld Expo and is unable to find his Time Machine. Gaz’s Finder issues may have been solved by NOT turning off his Mac Mini. Guy’s hatred of analysts persists with every stupid they say, Samsung sells more Galaxy SIII’s than Apple sells iPhone 4S’s in a single quarter, and Foxconn may build a plant in the US…sheyeah right!

Some Links:
Gaz’s App Pick: Tiny Troopers from Chillango $2.99
Guy’s App Pick: MightyMonitor Dashboard Widget by Starmerville FREE!

Tablets everywhere. Apple says, “What me worry?” – Episode #428


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Gaz and Guy are back just in tie for…something. Neither storms, poor iOS map directions, nor giant rocks could keep them away. They talk about OTHER people’s 7-inch tablets, Apple management shake-up, and why iTunes is a tad late.

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Gaz’s App Pick: Summly by Summly Limited FREE!
Guy’s App Pick: Zombiewood by GameLoft Free with the usual add ons.

Now with slightly less crazy! – Episode #427


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While the GMen are off NOT doing the 3 Geeky Ladies podcast, Timothy Gregoire from the ChurchTech Geeks podcast  was brave enough to fill the gap. He and special guest Ryan Wells talk about special security set-ups for the Church Tim attends. They then have a discussion of all the Apple gear just released. Some Links: Tim’s Tip. What do you do when iCloud won’t let you back up completely.

Tim’s App Pick: Wi-Drive from Kingston
Ryan App Pick: 1Password

Contact into for Tim: thechurchtechsgeekpodcast@thechurchtechgeeks.com and twitter.com/timothygregoire
Contact iso for Ryan: twitter.com/ryan_wells

Just a short break before the Madness! – Episode #426


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A VERY short break as Gaz and Guy just recorded last Tuesday and frankly, not much has changed in four days. That doesn’t mean they can’t come up with an hour of content. The quality of which MAY be questionable, but they had a good time doing it. Gaz gavel Macnatico some information on his home theater setup and they both talk about next week’s GREAT PODCAST SWITCHEROO! We would tell you who we’re subbing for but then you might not listen to the show this week. Some Links:

Macnatico Tumbles!

Guy’s App Pick: Call of Duty: Black Ops $49.99 at the Mac App Store

Gaz’s App Pick: SiteSucker FREE yeah Free Mac £1.49 iOS

Back to Normality – Episode #425


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Both Gaz and Guy are back and so it’s back to normality! Or at least as normal as the GMen can manage. Guy’s son breaks his phone so he has to get him a new one. I wonder what kind he bought? Gaz’s Mac Mini seems to find a new way to hate him each week. This time by letting him log on…but just for a second or two. Another Apple event is almost upon us and they talk about what they think might be coming up. Guy’s wish for a two bay Mac Mini I’m SURE is going to happen! Guy also needed help from Gaz to set up Audio Hijack Pro (again) because somehow the settings got lost from the last time. Eventually they’ll get it kinda right. A great Gaz’s tip as usual and Guy’s head explodes not once, but four times.

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Guy’s App Pick: Call of Duty: Black Ops $49.99 at the Mac App Store
Gaz’s App Pick: SiteSucker FREE yeah Free Mac £1.49 iOS