It’s MY Idea (The Train Wreck Show!) – Episode #314


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Guy
 is back from being ill but it doesn’t seem to make things easier for Gaz. It starts off a little rough (but Guy doesn’t edit it out because it’s funny) and gets crazy from there. Gaz thinks he may still need an AppleTV and Guy builds a RAID 1 for his iTunes content. Are Netbooks getting killed by the iPad or are they victims of their own crappiness? Android tablets are on the way (eventually), but should Apple be concerned? Would you be interested in a smartphone app that helps you through a museum, art gallery, or other attractions? The Eiffel Tower rents out iPads to do just that. Microsoft is finally putting out Windows Phone 7, some three years after the iPhone.

Tim’s new podcast is ALSO now out. If you liked OWCRadio, you’ll love TechFan and you’ll find it in the MyMac iTunes feed.
Lastly, use the code MyMac15 to get 15% off ANY software at the Ambrosia Software.
Links:
Seagate 2TB Hard Drive 
Gaz and Guy on Twitter,feedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501.

Where have all the Guy’s gone? – Episode #313


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It’s lonely over here!

Gaz finds himself with no one to play with, but whats this? The listeners save the day with two, yes read it, TWO Skype callers, and a review on the new iPod Nano from listener Jeremy North (Thanks Jeremy!).
Gaz responds to one of the Skype callers who asks a question about converting vCards into a txt or flat file format, Gaz has some brief thoughts about the copycats coming in with their iPad clones.
Don’t forget the discount from Ambrosia Plug in the discount code at checkout for 15% off ANYTHING at Ambrosia Software (PSSSST! The code is mymac15).
Tim’s new podcast is ALSO now out. If you liked OWCRadio, you’ll love TechFan!
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Podcast FAQ and John Champlin from Ambrosia Software – Episode #312


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Guy and Gaz give you the lowdown on what they use to create the MyMac.com podcast and in the second segment we have a discussion with John Champlin from Ambrosia Software. We have a LOT of feedback (Thanks guys!) from Twitter and (OMG!) an actual real Skype telephone message. WOWSERS! In the third part we talk about Gaz’s new Mac Mini he’s going to use as a media server and how Mrs. GazMaz just wants it easy. Want to grab some Ambrosia Software goodness for a great price? Plug in our discount code at checkout for 15% off ANYTHING at Ambrosia Software (PSSSST! The code is mymac15).

Tim’s new podcast is ALSO now out. TechFan number 1 is LIVE with David Cohen as a guest host! If you liked OWCRadio, you’ll love Tech Fan and you’ll find it in the MyMac iTunes feed.
Links:
Hector the Ambrosia official SpokesParrot Twitter and FaceBook Pages
Contact info: Want to be on the show as a listener invite yourself? It’s as simple as a Fast-Food Drive-through and we promise NOT to mess up your order!. Gaz and Guy on Twitter,feedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501.

Someone Returns, again – Episode #311

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Gaz and Guy welcome Tim back‚again, to the MyMac.com podcast where he regales us with some pretty exciting news. He’s taking a top spot with MacSpecialist in Chicago AND starting a new Podcast to be called TechFan. We go over the iOS possibly replacing OS X (and we don’t agree), some more about the iPod Nano, a discussion on FTP and what may replace that too. We (well mostly Gaz and Tim) do some comparisons between the new AppleTV and the Mac Mini while Gaz replaces a drive in an Apple Time Capsule.
Links:
Contact info: Want to be on the show as a listener invite yourself? It’s as simple as a Fast-Food Drive-through and we promise NOT to mess up your order!. Gaz and Guy on Twitter,feedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501.

Gaz is Touchless – Episode #310


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Gaz
 orders and then cancels a new iPod Touch because he loves animals more than technology. Guy runs Ethernet cable which messes up the house (and doesn’t please his wife) and we have aListener Invite this week with Roman Woznik of the MacCoreTV Podcast. We have a bit of a gab about if Apple should actually reign IN some of the less well thought out apps in iTunes for iOS as it passes over 250 thousand available. Also some talk if Apple is holding the iPod Touch back to make the iPhone look even better. There’s a couple of birthdays and believe it or not, Guy accepts cash (or if you can’t swing that, call the Skype number 703-436-9501 and wish him a happy birthday!)

Links:
Contact info: Want to be on the show as a listener invite yourself? It’s as simple as a Fast-Food Drive-through and we promise NOT to mess up your order!. Gaz and Guy on Twitter,feedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501.

New Models and Old Timers – Episode #310


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Guy’s the REAL old timer, while Gaz gently guides him through the 21st century with new technology. We have Neil Worton as a Listener invite as we go over all the big announcements for the September 1st Apple event. New iPods, iOS updates, iTunes 10, and a twist on an old hobby made for a pretty exciting presentation! Neil and Guy tried watching it on their iPads while out and about, but apparently 3G connectivity isn’t the best solution for a video streaming event‚ who knew?

Contact info: Want to be on the show as a listener invite yourself? It’s as easy as falling off a log if you’re so inclined to stand on things like that. Gaz and Guy on Twitter, guy@mymac.com andgaz@mymac.comfeedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501.

We don’t need no stinking security! – Episode #308


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Gaz’s problems continue with his much maligned Mac Mini and we also talk about security on OS X and how, if you try REALLY hard and go out of your way to do something dumb, you can get malware on your Mac. Speaking of which, we give you a bunch of different ways to use Windows on your Mac. Call our Skype number (703-436-9501)
We would love to have YOU come on as a listener invite! We don’t bite (much).
Links:
Chess with Friends (iTunes Link)
Doodle Bowling (iTunes Link)
Contact info:   feedback@mymac.com or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501

With Listener invite Gaz!‚ or Guy – Episode #307


Gaz is back from a work and holiday break from the podcast and got to see the Royal Air Force Red Arrows acrobatic flying team. Guy obviously confuses the US Navy Blue Angels and the US Air Force Thunderbirds and he’s really, really sorry about that. They gab a bit about the iPad on the road, the Magic TrackPad, and Gaz’s problems with his Mac Mini. We go on as well aboutiPhones and Verizon. We FINALLY get to the 2nd part of the Gaz and David Cohen interview (because we both like David so there!)

Links:
Email us here, or call our Skype number (703-436-9501)to leave a message. We want YOU as a listener invite!

Mac Marketshare? Who cares? – Episode #305


Greg Holdsworth from Greg’s Graphics and Your Own Victory Garden comes on to guest host this week and we have a lot of topics! Are Android phones TOO big for their primary use as a phone? The iPad has some competition, but you’ll need to go to KMart to find it. What’s missing from Apple in the Mac Universe? Finally, is Apple just not paying too much attention to OS X these days? C’mon Apple‚show a little love!Listen to the podcast HERE

 

Links
Contact infoGregGuy on Twitter, email Guyfeedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501

New Macs and Irish Cacti – Episode #304


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Gaz is off to Belgium for his JOB (sheesh!) and Tom Schmidt steps in to talk about the new iMacs, Mac Pros, and a Magic Trackpad (Really Apple? MAGIC Trackpad?). A listener has a sad G5 Mac and Safari wants to tell everyone a secret. Danielle Corsetta from the popular webcomic Girls with Slingshots  drops by to talk about how she writes, draws, and posts webcomics and keeps (most) of her sanity. Finally Tom talks about the differences between Apple Stores and local Apple premium resellers

Links to some great Apple Specialist Stores!
New York City’s Tekserve
Boston’s Tech Superpowers
Chicago’s MacSpecialist
San Diego’s Crywolf
LA’s Mac-Fusion
Girls with Slingshots links!
Contact infoTomGazmaz and Guy on Twitterguy@mymac.com and gaz@mymac.com,feedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501

Authorization Acknowledged…Access Denied – Episode #301

MyMac.com Founder: Tim Robertson

Gaz is not feeling well, so it’s Guy and Owen Rubin this week talking about iTunes security and protecting your passwords. Guy has a long talk with MyMac.com founder Tim Robertson about how MyMac.com, the history of the podcast, and what’s new with OWCRadio. Owen talks about his experience with getting (and maybe not keeping) two iPhone 4s.

Download MyMac Podcast 301 here in MP3 format

 

Contact infoGazmaz and Guy on Twitter, guy@mymac.comand gaz@mymac.comfeedback@mymac.com, or our Skypedirect number 703-436-9501


Milestones and Memories – Episode #300


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We finally get to our 300th show! It’s a trip through the past as Guy talks about the long strange journey that led him to the MyMac.com podcast. Congratulatory messages from a whole bunch of people and we announce the winners of the 300th Podcast Contest! We get our first two callers on the Skype number (703-436-9501) and Gaz talks about sharing apps and folders on multiple devices and iTunes accounts.

Links:
iPhotoManager

The 300th MyMac.com podcast is OVER! Stay tuned for possibly more contests in the future but if you didn’t enter , you already missed this one. Thanks again to our fantastic sponsors.

MacAlly
Smile on my Mac
ProSoft Engineering
JoeSoft
NoodleSoft
Reggie Ashworth
Boinx Software
St Claire Software
Westone

Tricentennial…minus 1 – Episode #299

Some Twitter feedback from glendallas about some MyMac.com podcast issues and entering the contest. As briefly as possible (and yet still managing to mention) about 10.6.4, the new iPhone,iTunes 9.2, and MobileMe. Also, how we are using our iPads instead of laptops and a bit about our 300th podcast contest sponsors and their products. Gaz interviews former MyMac Podcast hostDavid Cohen!
The 300th MyMac.com podcast is getting ever closer! You only have until Friday, June 25th to enter. Here are some of the prizes!
Contact info: twitter.com/gazmaz and twitter.com/macparrotguy@mymac.com andgaz@mymac.comfeedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501

Who the heck is Tom? – Episode #298

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Some talk about databases (ACK!) and feedback from Reb Bliefernich which leads into a discussion about iPhoto and managing your pictures. The contest for the 300th podcast is soon going to end! You’re running out of time to enter for some grate free stuff! This week we talk about Hazel for NoodleSoft and Fotomagico Pro 3 from Boinx Software. We also apologize to Tom Schmidt for going outside the box for that weird suggestion from last week. Lastly we have a bit of a chat about Apple’s new Mac Mini! Is it the greatest thing ever or is Apple sending mixed signals about their product lines?

Links:
iPhoto Buddy
iPhoto Library Manager

The 300th MyMac.com podcast is getting ever closer! You only have until June 25th to enter. Here are some of the prizes!

MacAlly Amptune
Smile on my Mac PDFpen
ProSoft Engineering’s Drive Genius and Data Rescue
JoeSoft’ Hear
NoodleSoft Hazel
Reggie Ashworth’s AppDelete
Boinx Software’s FotoMagico 3 Pro
St Claire Software’s Default Folder X
Westone’s Westone 1 True-Fit Earphones

Contact info: twitter.com/gazmaz and twitter.com/macparrotguy@mymac.com andgaz@mymac.comfeedback@mymac.com, or our Skype direct number 703-436-9501

It’s Finderlicious! – Episode #297

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Feedback from Gazzano9 and Steve Calmy (DON’T do option 3 Steve!) starts the evening off and then it’s a bit of cleanup regarding fixing some Macs of ours and friends. We talk some more about some of the prizes from the contest. Tonight it’s AppDelete and Default Folder X. We discuss some Finder enhancements and alternatives and finish the night with a smidgeon of WWDC. Have a listen!

 

The 300th MyMac.com podcast is getting ever closer! You only have until June 25th to enter. Here are some of the prizes!

MacAlly Amptune
Smile on my Mac PDFpen
ProSoft Engineering’s Drive Genius and Data Rescue
JoeSoft’ Hear
NoodleSoft Hazel
Reggie Ashworth’s AppDelete
Boinx Software’s FotoMagico 3 Pro
St Claire Software’s Default Folder X
Westone’s Westone 1 True-Fit Earphones

Links from the show:
Path Finder
TotalFinder
Liqufile
Leap
Readability
Finder Shortcuts

iPad HIGH! Mac Mini Low – Episode #296

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The GMen start out with some listener feedback from Australia. Gaz has ANOTHER problem with some of his Apple gear. THIS time it’s his Mac Mini. We go into a little detail about ProSoft Engineering’s Data Rescue and Drive Genius and JoeSoft’s Hear gets a mention. Guy fixes his Tae Kwon Do instructor’s Mac and doesn’t get a roundhouse kick to the face.

We mention WWDC and worry about what WON’T be announced. A story about the lower priced 3GS iPhones in Guy’s former hometown Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel newspaper that he delivered as a kid brings a tear to his eye (and not nice things to say about some of his former subscribers). We inadvertently slam Android and Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 (OOOOOPS!). Gaz gets his iPad and almost immediately his family takes it away from him. Finally, we talk about a few iPad/iPhone Apps

The 300th MyMac.com podcast is getting ever closer! You only have until June 25th to enter. Here are some of the prizes!

MacAlly Amptune
Smile on my Mac PDFpen
ProSoft Engineering’s Drive Genius and Data Rescue
JoeSoft’ Hear
NoodleSoft Hazel
Reggie Ashworth’s AppDelete
Boinx Software’s FotoMagico 3 Pro
St Claire Software’s Default Folder X
Westone’s Westone 1 True-Fit Earphones

Podcast Contest – Episode #295


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Listener feedback and anecdotes about recording the 300th podcast contest commercial (we’ll put it out someday…the outakes that is). Gaz has some sound problems with his MacBook that required some major Googling and Time Machine to solve. Plus MacAlly’s Amptune, Smile on my Mac’s PDFpen, Westone’s True-Fit Earphones, Modulr, WiFi sync app, and much more. A MAJOR announcement and a new contest for the 300th MyMac.com podcast! Here are some of the prizes!

Links
MacAlly Amptune $69.99
Smile on my Mac PDFpen $49.95
ProSoft Engineering’s Drive Genius $99 and Data Rescue $99
JoeSoft’ Hear $49.95
NoodleSoft Hazel $21.95
Reggie Ashworth’s AppDelete $7.99
Boinx Software’s FotoMagico 3 Pro $149
St Claire Software’s Default Folder X $34.95
Westone’s Westone 1 True-Fit Earphones $139

Contact info: twitter.com/gazmaz and twitter.com/macparrot, guy@mymac.com, or our Skypedirect number 703-436-9501