Thu, 12 November 2009 Photography and the Mac (part 2) on this episode of The Mac Attack. Victor Cajiao (Typical Mac User / Typical Shutterbug) joins me to discuss sharing and printing your photos and some addition tools (HDR and geotagging) and web resources that we both find helpful. (behind-the-scenes show note: I apologize for how fast I was speaking during some parts of the show. That might of been a two coffee morning.)
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Thu, 29 October 2009 Photography and the Mac (part 1) on this episode of The Mac Attack. Victor Cajiao (Typical Mac User / Typical Shutterbug) joins me to discuss different ways to use your Mac when it comes to photography. (Show Note: I referred to 'Quick Look' as 'quick view'. My bad… )
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Thu, 8 October 2009 Snow Leopard tips, tricks and hints on this episode of The Mac Attack. It's a quick episode but I bet you'll find at least one tip about Snow Leopard you didn't know about.
Please write a review on iTunes Snow Leopard tips, tricks and hints: Visit the show web site at themacattack.tv for show notes and links to the software, hardware, and products mentioned during the podcast. The Snow Leopard install disc can be used on a blank hard drive. Leopard doesn't need to be installed first. Rearrange user created mail folders in the mail app. Previously we were stuck looking at those folders in alphabetical order. Now just drag the folders into any order. option click Sound menu icon (speaker icon) to select input and output audio devices. option click Sync menu icon to get more detailed sync info. option click AirPort menu icon shows all sorts of info about the current wireless connection. option click Bluetooth menu adds 'Open Bluetooth Diagnostics Utility' option click Battery menu icon shows battery health option click Time Machine menu icon changes 'Enter Time Machine' to 'Browse Other Time Machine Disks. Zoom screen while using "Screen Recording" in QuickTime X (zoom screen: control+scroll wheel or trackpad) Show date in menu bar select via 'Date & Time' preference pane. Minimize application windows into application dock icon set via 'Dock' preference pane System Preferences icon shows list of Preference Panes when right clicked (control clicked) Booting into safe mode now has a progress bar as it verifies the hard drive When "Screen Sharing" with another Mac, hitting command tab to switch apps will switch the apps on the remote computer, not the one you're sitting in front of. ------------ Comments[0] |
Fri, 28 August 2009 A fun look at procuring, installing and running Snow Leopard on this episode of The Mac Attack.
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Sat, 22 August 2009 The Mac Attack will be back with the release of Snow Leopard (if it's actually released this week). Either way there will be a a new show out by next weekend. If you are looking for information on - Getting Ready for Snow Leopard - check out the episode of Typical Mac User I recorded with Victor Cajiao. I also recorded an updated segment to that show with Victor that will be released this upcoming Tuesday night. Comments[0] |
Tue, 16 June 2009 Backup'09 on this episode of The Mac Attack. On the very first episode of The Mac Attack I spoke about backing up and a lot has changed (like a choice of online backup services). Its good being able to talk about backup apps and services that have really proven themselves over the last 4 yrs or so...
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Wed, 15 April 2009 It only took 3.5 years but The Mac Attack finally made it to #100. On this episode Victor Cajiao (Typical Mac User and Typical Shutterbug) joins me for a candid and rather philosophical conversation about Apple, the Mac and technology in general. Robert Hazelrigg is back with his review of the Scoshe ReviveLITE
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Mon, 23 March 2009 (NOTE: There was an issue with the media distribution system. If you were getting errors while trying to download please try again.) Data Overload! Life Hacking your Mac on this episode of The Mac Attack. I share some of the data management (and time management) tips and tricks I've found that work for me and hopefully will work for you too....
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Mon, 23 February 2009 Get some help clearing up that cable clutter on this video episode of The Mac Attack.
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Wed, 21 January 2009 On this episode of The Mac Attack - Essential tools, utilities, and Applications for your Mac (Part 2). This time around I take a look at some must have preference panes and applications.
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Wed, 17 December 2008 Essential tools, utilities, and Applications for your Mac (Part 1) on The Mac Attack. David Sparks, from MacSparky.com stops by with a review of an application that he finds essential.
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Tue, 18 November 2008 On this episode of The Mac Attack - Graphic Applications Graphic and photo editing alternatives to Photoshop that will allow you to get great results without having to spend hundreds of dollars on software.
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Fri, 17 October 2008 Cyber security and internet safety on this episode of The Mac Attack.
Please review the show: October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Even though you may be up on cyber security, think about your kids, or your parents, or even where you work. Think about the people in your life that may not be as computer savvy as you.... Cyber security and internet safety tips:
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Fri, 3 October 2008 On this episode of The Mac Attack - Printer settings This is my first (published) screencast. It was rendered in a larger video format for viewing on your computer or Apple TV.
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Thu, 18 September 2008 On this episode of The Mac Attack - Connecting your Mac to a TV
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Apple adapters: Once you have your computer connected you'll want to set your computer to video mirroring mode via the Display Preference pane. The simplest way to get sound from your computer to your flat screen tv is to use an 1/8'' stereo audio cable (You can tell it's stereo because of the two stripes around the connector). The ends, or connectors look like what you would see on a pair of headphones. The 1/8" jack on your computer is usually marked by a headphones graphic. To get audio to your standard tv - you will probably need to use a 1/8" audio jack to rca adapter... Here's an example 1/8" Mini Stereo to RCA Mac to XBox 360 - Connect360 Mac to PlayStation 3 - MediaLink control + scroll wheel = ZOOM ------------
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Sun, 7 September 2008 From the Mac Core web site: "Corey and Katie sat down with Steve Stanger of The Mac Attack and devoted a special podcast to the topic of becoming Apple Certified. This is a little different show for us, but we’ve gotten a ton of listener feedback on this topic and thought it warranted its own show. Steve and Corey talk about the reasons they choose to become Apple Certified, talk about the reasons to become certified, the different types of certifications Apple offers and answers listener questions about the certification process." http://media.libsyn.com/media/themaccore/themaccore08-0906.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:24 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 15 April 2008 New episode is coming soon. Sorry for the delay... -Steve Comments[5] |
Thu, 27 March 2008 Back to the dark side of the Mac on this episode of The Mac Attack - Backing up your DVDs, bittorrent, file sharing & usenet news groups.
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Thu, 13 March 2008 Listener emails on this episode of The Mac Attack - Questions about Disk Warrior, Is it safe yet to upgrade to Leopard, writing applications for the Mac, Apple consulting, Mac OS X online training, questions about Mac maintenance, video playback, setting default mail app & web browsers and more....
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Thu, 28 February 2008 Apple hardware updates, a software review from Bronson, and basic network troubleshooting tips...on this episode of The Mac Attcak.
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Mon, 11 February 2008 Keeping your MacBook shinny, "The Missing Manual - Mac OS X: Leopard Edition" book review, listener voice mails and emails, basic Mac troubleshooting, David Sparks is back with a new "Sparks on tech" segment, a giveaway and a whole lot more on this episode of The Mac Attack.
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Sun, 27 January 2008 Listener emails and voice mails on this episode of The Mac Attack - misbehaving hard drive icon, those mysterious recovered files in your trash, defragging your drive, refurbished Macs, DiskWarrior, applications accessing your keychain, Apple certification and a whole lot more of your questions and comments.
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Tue, 15 January 2008 Welcome to a special Macworld edition of The Mac Attack. David Sparks from MacSparky.com joins me from Macworld via Skype. Thanks David!
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Thu, 10 January 2008 On this episode of The Mac Attack: Mac OS X System Maintenance (for Tiger and Leopard). (Show note: This is a new episode but I say 2007 instead of 2008 in the show opening. My brain was still stuck in 2007.) Please take the listener survey
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Thu, 27 December 2007 Listener emails on this episode of The Mac Attack - sharing files between a Mac and PC, what do I keep in my "Mac Toolbox", Mac resources on the web, USB hub recommendations, dealing with duplicate files, switching from PC to a Mac and a whole lot more. Please take the listener survey
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Fri, 14 December 2007 Leopard friendly applications on this episode of The Mac Attack. I also discuss a few applications that help you be more productive, Dock modification apps, Apple updates QuickTime & GarageBand, I review a new Leopard book & a Photoshop plug-in and David Sparks is back with a new "Sparks on Tech" segment and more. Please take the listener survey
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Wed, 5 December 2007 Cali Lewis from the video podcast GeekBrief visits The Mac Attack. We have a lively conversation about Cali's recent trip to Cupertino, Macs, barriers within technology, podcasting, and more...
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Wed, 28 November 2007 On this episode of The Mac Attack. Followup from last weeks "Life Hack your Mac" episode, listener emails, Quick Look plugins, a review of the IOGear GearJuice Mobile Pocket Power, TiffanyScreens license winners, David Sparks from macsparky.com joins The Mac Attack, and more. Please take the listener survey
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Mon, 19 November 2007 Life Hacking your Mac on this episode of The Mac Attack. What is Life Hacking? Give a listen and find out. Robert Hazlerigg joins us again to review the Jawbone Bluetooth Headset. I have some give-aways and I discuss the Apple 10.5.1 update, a fix for a missing home folder, some handy keyboard navigation tips and more. Please take the listener survey
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Wed, 7 November 2007 Leopard information and correcting some misinformation, Leopard weirdness, a review of a new computer bag, your emails and a whole lot more on this episode of The Mac Attack. Please take the listener survey Please help support The Mac Attack podcast by visiting audible.com and signing up for your FREE trial.
DIGGing TMA Visit the show blog at themacattack.us for show notes and links to the software, hardware, and products mentioned during the podcast. macosxhints.com trojan removal Time Machine and Aperture "fix" Pinnacle System's Video Capture for the Mac Safari Extender (I said Enhancer during the show...) run maintenance scripts -> sudo periodic daily weekly monthly See when the scripts ran last -> ls -al /var/log/*.out ------------ Contact Info: email - steve@stevecom.com skype - tmasteve ------------
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Sun, 28 October 2007 On this episode of The Mac Attack: The good, the bad, the ugly of Leopard (so far)... What works? What doesn't? What's great? What's not so good? What's in it for you? Please take the listener survey Please help support The Mac Attack podcast by visiting audible.com and signing up for your FREE trial.
DIGGing TMA Visit the show blog at themacattack.us for show notes and links to the software, hardware, and products mentioned during the podcast. MacFixIt.com Leopard install troubleshooting tips MacRumors - List of apps not compatible with Leopard Path to user created mailboxes - ~/Library/Mail/Mailboxes
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Thu, 18 October 2007 Leopard finally has an official release date and I talk about the things you need to do before the big cat pounces, listener emails and more on this episode of The Mac Attack. Please take the listener survey Please help support The Mac Attack podcast by visiting audible.com and signing up for your FREE trial.
DIGGing TMA Visit the show blog at themacattack.us for show notes and links to the software, hardware, and products mentioned during the podcast. Reducing cable strain on your MagSafe power adapter How to disconnect the MagSafe power adapter Mac 10.5: iChat system requirements
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Fri, 12 October 2007 Listener emails on this episode of The Mac Attack. More options for moving your Outlook info to your Mac, dimming Mac screen, boot speed differences between two almost identical Macs, Getting your music on iTunes and more... Please take the listener survey Please help support The Mac Attack podcast by visiting audible.com and signing up for your FREE trial.
DIGGing TMA Visit the show blog at themacattack.us for show notes and links to the software, hardware, and products mentioned during the podcast. Thunderbird, export mail to Apple Mail tutorial - "Yellow Star Wars Opening Crawl" ------------ Contact Info: email - steve@stevecom.com skype - tmasteve ------------
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Mon, 1 October 2007 On this episode of The Mac Attack - A look at Apple's latest software and firmware updates. What happens when you hit the power button on your Mac? Listener emails, Mac tips and more... Please take the listener survey Please help support The Mac Attack podcast by visiting audible.com and signing up for your FREE trial.
DIGGing TMA Visit the show blog at themacattack.us for show notes and links to the software, hardware, and products mentioned during the podcast. move Outlook 2003 contacts to Address Book LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive Western Digital Passport drives Alien Fonts (sci-fi fonts - free)
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Tue, 18 September 2007 I'm back...On this episode of The Mac Attack - What has Apple been up to and other Mac tech news, What are the best Energy Saver settings for your Mac. Robert Hazelrigg is back with a software review and the return of the tips segment. Please take the listener survey Please help support The Mac Attack podcast by visiting audible.com and signing up for your FREE trial.
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Sat, 1 September 2007 Where's the show? What's going on? Give a listen... -Steve Comments[7] |
Sun, 12 August 2007 Looking under the hood of the new iMacs and I discuss both iLife and iWork on this weeks The Mac Attack. (I put off recording this episode until I had a chance to play with all the new apps. So far, I like 'em a lot!)
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Thu, 2 August 2007 The Mac Attack is two years old!... On this weeks show - Next generation game systems and your Mac, adding the date to your menu bar, system and software updates from Apple, frequently asked questions and more...
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Typical Mac User LIVE - Sunday, Aug 5th at 8pm eastern Today in iPhone podcast
Art of the iPhone list of iPhone applications Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 Adding date to the menu bar (pdf) Apple Certifications and Training ------------ Contact Info: email - steve@stevecom.com skype - tmasteve ------------ The Mac Attack shop:
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Fri, 20 July 2007 This episode of The Mac Attack is electrifying...I re-revisit surge protection and uninterruptible power supplies, network ports for Apple apps, RAM testing, and I review the SoundMate MP3 player speaker case.
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Sat, 30 June 2007 One or two quick iPhone comments (I promise), Apple updates, audio popping on intel macs after 10.4.10 update, listener emails, encrypting data, repartitioning a hard drive and more on this weeks The Mac Attack
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Fri, 8 June 2007 On this weeks (coffee fueled) The Mac Attack. Dealing with multiple iPhoto and external itunes libraries, freebies and low cost goodies for your Mac, Apple news, my review of the Soundtech Amp3 Guitar Amplifier and portable music station, and a bunch of your email and voicemails.
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Thu, 24 May 2007 Keeping your Mac running well, running fast, and running trouble free on this weeks "The Mac Attack" mini-cast. I'll be talking about Mac Maintenance and Robert Hazelrigg is back with a new product review
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Thu, 10 May 2007 Troubleshooting the Quicktime update, remote contolling your Mac, listener emails and voicemails, Robert Hazelrigg joins me here on the show live and more - on this weeks The Mac Attack.
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Mon, 30 April 2007 On this weeks The Mac Attack - Apple update 1.2, things to do with your Apple remote, another way to download YouTube movies, listen to Sirius satellite radio on your Mac in style, listener emails, a Robert Hazelrigg product review and more.
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Tue, 10 April 2007 Revisiting two popular TMA tech topics - Music on your Mac & Internet Safety. Robert Hazellrigg is also back with a brand new product review.
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Sat, 31 March 2007 "The Mac Attack" is the podcast all about Mac tips, tricks, hints, Apple and Mac-centric tech news, reviews, must have software and more... On this episode... How to void the warranty on your brand new Apple TV, a possible easy fix to some of your wireless networking problems, a couple of product reviews from Robert Hazellrigg and myself, listener emails and news...
Support The Mac Attack podcast by: Visit the show blog at themacattack.us for links to the software, hardware, and products mentioned during the podcast. Typical Mac Users podcast LIVE on TalkShoe Engadget - How to upgrade the Apple TV hard drive Hacking the AppleTV (0xfeedbeef.com) Things you should know about the Apple TV Apple TV does not sync or stream after entering passcode ------------ Contact Info: email - steve@stevecom.com skype - tmasteve ------------ The Mac Attack shop:
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Sun, 18 March 2007 The who, what, where, when, and why to buying a new Macintosh on this weeks "The Mac Attack" mini-cast.
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Sat, 24 February 2007 This week on "The Mac Attack" tips, tips, tips, Jonathan Cost from the "Mac Tips Daily" podcast, hints, and more tips.
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Sun, 11 February 2007 Welcome to the first "The Mac Attack" mini-cast (listen to the show for details). This week I talk about sharing an iTunes music library between different user accounts, Apple legacy product manuals, rebuilding the loop index in Garage Band and Robert Hazelrigg takes a look at two popular Mac games in this weeks review.
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Mon, 22 January 2007 Mac Troubleshooting tips on this weeks show. Also: Apple news and rumors and Robert Hazlerigg has a review of three portable hard drives. (Correction - During the show I mistakenly said "command+option+delete will allow you to force quite an application". That's not the case. Command+option+escape is the key combination you need to use. I am sorry for any confusion. Thanks to Isaac for catching this mistake first.)
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Sun, 7 January 2007 Welcome to the first The Mac Attack of the new year...Happy New Year! On this weeks show... Listener emails & voice mails. Topics include: Apple's implementation of the USB standard. Follow up on Java development under Mac OS X. Bitorrent. Will universal applications migrated from a Power PC based Mac to an Intel based Mac work natively? A question about keeping a percentage of your hard drive free. Apple tech support in Europe. Another follow up on using web based email like hotmail, yahoo, and gmail as your main email and more. Robert Hazlerigg joins us again for another product review.
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Tue, 26 December 2006 Listener suggested shareware and freeware on this episode of The Mac Attack... How about a TMA iTunes review (this link should open iTunes).
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Tue, 12 December 2006 On this weeks The Mac Attack podcast - A follow up to selling laptops online, a techie holiday product review from Robert Hazelrigg, Adobe CS3 rumor, software updates, a Tivo hack for us Mac folks, listener emails and more. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. How about a TMA iTunes review (this link should open iTunes).
Intel Mac unresponsive in target disk mode FireWire bus stops responding after computer restarts with FireWire audio device attached Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime
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Sat, 25 November 2006 On this week The Mac Attack - "odds and ends", listener emails and a product review from Robert Hazelrigg. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Got a few minutes to spare? How about a TMA iTunes review (this link should open iTunes). Thanks!
Power Mac G5 Repair Extension Program Star Trek (LCARS) screen saver
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Sun, 5 November 2006 Your emails, voice mails, and a product review from Robert Hazelrigg on this weeks The Mac Attack. Topics discussed - More on Mac to PSP video conversion, Photoshop document issue, iBook fans, UNIX command, TMA Logo designer, wireless internet access, WEP vs. WAP, running Windows apps on a Mac, Automater, drive sharing, possible MacBook speaker problems, 2.16 GHz vs. 2.33 GHz, & uninstalling apps. Don't forget to email your favorite shareware and freeware application suggestions for on an upcoming "listener recommended" episode. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Got a few minutes to spare? How about a TMA iTunes review (this link should open iTunes). Thanks!
VMWare (Mac virtualization not available yet) Mac OS X Technology Guide to Automator (eBook)
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Thu, 19 October 2006 On this weeks The Mac Attack - The 3rd installment of my look at Unix and the command line interface, some Apple news, my visit to the Digital Life expo, your email, voice mail, and more... Don't forget to email your favorite shareware and freeware application suggestions for an upcoming "listener recommended" episode. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Got a few minutes to spare? How about a TMA iTunes review (this link should open iTunes). Thanks!
Flip4Mac - Windows Media Component
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Wed, 4 October 2006 This weeks The Mac Attack is a mini Mac Attack and my tale of a broken MacBook. I also answer these burning questions - Where's the show? Where's the host? What's going on? Who won the Unix book? Robert Hazelrigg is back this week with another great product review... Don't forget to email your favorite shareware and freeware application suggestions for an upcoming "listener recommended" episode. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Got a few minutes to spare? How about a TMA iTunes review (this link should open iTunes). Thanks! Please visit the show blog at themacattack.us for show notes and links to the hardware, software, and products mentioned during the podcast. Mac Tips Daily podcast give away
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Mon, 18 September 2006 "UNIX: Part Deux" on this weeks The Mac Attack. I continue with the command line interface tech topic this week and also read and answer some listener email. Sponsored by: WickedLasers.com the world most powerful consumer Laser Don't forget to email your favorite shareware and freeware application suggestions for an upcoming "listener recommended" episode. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Got a few minutes to spare? How about writing a TMA iTunes review (this link should open iTunes). Thanks! My Interview on Mac Tips Daily
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Fri, 8 September 2006 We enter the UNIX on this weeks The Mac Attack. I take a look at the terminal and the command line interface in this weeks tech topic. There's also lots of Apple news and rumors, I'm keeping on eye on the sudden shutdown issue affecting MacBook owners and the continuing saga of the iBook & PowerBook battery exchange program, there's also another great product review from Robert Hazelrigg, the return of The Mac Attack tip segment and more... Sponsored by: WickedLasers.com the world most powerful consumer Laser Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. TMA iTunes review (this link should open iTunes) I think it's time for another listener suggested favorite shareware or freeware show. Send me an email with your favorite shareware or freeware apps.
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Thu, 31 August 2006 On this weeks The Mac Attack I go back and pull some of my favorite tips, tricks, hints, shortcuts, and tech topics from the last year for the 50th episode. I also have some Mac news and info and Robert Hazelrigg is back with another product review. Topics covered on this episode - hard drives, firewalls, "to drefrag or not to defrag", Disk Utility, maintenance, tips, tricks, hints and more tips... Sponsored by: WickedLasers.com the worlds most powerful consumer Laser Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley (the link now takes you directly to the voting page, so I saved you a few clicks and thanks again for voting!)
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Thu, 17 August 2006 On this weeks The Mac Attack - your emails. It's all about your responses to topics I've discussed, your software suggestions, your questions and my answers. Everything from web page design software, to drive maintenance, to capturing streaming video, to user account administration, to internet filtering, to Mac OS X memory usage and a whole lot more. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley.
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Thu, 10 August 2006 A look at the new Mac Pro on this (one year anniversary) episode of The Mac Attack podcast. I get geeky over the "under the hood" features and functions of Leopard not demoed during the WWDC keynote. There's also a new feature this week - "Reviews by Robert" and more. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. (show note: This is a very dense episode - a lot of info is squeezed into 29 minutes. Please be prepared and have a snack of your choice and a bottle of water (or your beverage of choice) handy at all times while listening to this episode. Thank you)
Mac OS X Leopard features - sneak video previews Tasty chunks of Leopard: new widget, added security, and PowerPC support? Has Steve Jobs Lost His Magic? Tech Digest: Apple Mac OS X Leopard unveiled Pro Tools Compatibility with New Mac Pro QuarkXPress 7 free 30-day evaluation beta update of Parallels Desktop for Mac
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Sun, 30 July 2006 On this weeks The Mac Attack podcast I kick off a series of tech topics that take a look "under the hood" of Mac OS X. I revisit the topic of internet safety. I have my review of the InvisibleShield from ShieldZone and news of some new software and hardware releases and more... Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley.
15" MacBook Pro worldwide battery exchange program Quicksilver users guide (direct link to pdf) Quicksilver reference guide (direct link to pdf) Some events on iPod off by an hour after Daylight Saving Time ends MacBook, MacBook Pro: Cursor reacts unexpectedly Wireless Mighty Mouse won't scroll-zoom after updating to Mac OS X 10.4.7 What is the passcode for my wireless Mighty Mouse?
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Mon, 17 July 2006 On this weeks The Mac Attack podcast: Follow up emails to topics covered and questions asked on the last episode. The Case-mate Patriot iPod case winners, and some helpful websites I've come across recently. Also, what's going on with The Mac Attack release schedule? Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley.
upgrading the memory in you Mac Mini
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Tue, 4 July 2006 Smart folders, checking Backup's backup, printing issues, some questions and answers about memory in the newer Macs, listener software suggestions, email and more on this weeks The Mac Attack... Also this week: Case-mate Patriot iPod case giveaway! Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links:
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Fri, 23 June 2006 On this weeks The Mac Attack... Troubleshooting your iPod, some fun and games, exercise your battery, the winner of the Mindjet MindMapper 6 give away, shareware, Apple's Pro Application update and a whole lot more... show note: I apologize for the abuse and over use of the phrase "check this out" on this episode. I blame it on a lack of sleep and too many Dunkin' Donuts iced coffees. :) Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley.
Pro Application Update 2006-01 My Mac Won't Start Guide pocketmod Macgamestore.com free Web-based games
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Wed, 14 June 2006 Mind mapping, what is it and how do you do it on this weeks "The Mac Attack". The company Mindjet has released a Mac version of their award winning software - MindManager 6, and I talk to the senior software engineer and senior product manager responsible for bringing this powerful Mind Mapping application to the Mac. I will also be giving away MindManager 6 for the Mac to one lucky listener. Listen for details. Also on this weeks show, the MacBook is back in the news with some new issues, Techtool Pro 4.5 release announced and I take a look at a new freeware, per to per file sharing application. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley.
MindManager 6 for Mac free trial Mindjet MindManager 6 for Mac give away info: To enter email me at steve@stevecom.com Make sure the subject of your email is "Mindjet" and you must correctly answer the following question: What three States did the three developers or engineers of the Mac version of MindManager come from? The answer is in the interview. I will be picking one listener at random who sends in the correct answer. Deadline for entries is June 20, 2006. Winner will be announced on the next "The Mac Attack"
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Tue, 6 June 2006 Email, email, voice mail, email and some other stuff on this weeks "The Mac Attack". Topics discussed this week include: Canon printer drivers and printer sharing, listener recommended utilities, networking and file sharing, Tiger Cache Cleaner, new NJ Apple Store, video playback and more.... Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: KVM - Iogear MiniView Micro USB MacBook may run warm because rear vent is blocked Some QuickTime components may display white instead of video on Intel-based Macintosh computers Mac OS X 10.4: Intel-based Mac startup issue after installing QuickTime 7.1 Final Cut Pro: Troubleshooting Basics
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Fri, 26 May 2006
On this weeks "The Mac Attack". My favorite tips, tricks, hints, applications, & widgets. I also revisit two topics that I have been getting a lot of questions and emails about lately - Mac OS X security and Firewalls. I also have your emails and more....
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Quark XPress 7 Universal Binary Beta The Mac Attack Cafepress store Software Installation Quick Assist Avoid using apostrophes in your iWeb site/page names iWeb 1.1: Errors when attempting to "Publish All to .Mac" ***UPDATE:*** iWeb 1.1.1 update Google Map Address Book plugin
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Mon, 15 May 2006 New Apple updates causing headaches for some Mac users, listener voice mail and email, and once again we journey back into the Utilities folder with a look at Disk Utility on this weeks "The Mac Attack" Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Where do you listen to podcast? Send me an email and let me know...
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Thu, 4 May 2006 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" - New Apple ads, Is the sky falling again for Mac OS X, adding RSS to an existing website, another possible issue surfaces with MacBook Pro's, a listener sounds off with alternatives to Front Row, and more.... Where do you listen to podcast? Send me an email and let me know... Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley.
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Operating system no longer'bulletproof' - Article Viruses catch up to the Mac - Article iDocs for iTunes, iMovie, and iDVD - tutorials
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Tue, 25 April 2006 On this weeks "The Mac Attack": New hardware from Apple, a new Mac support site offering free one-on-one tech support, an intro to podcasting on a Mac, listener email and more. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley.
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Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: The Mac Nurse (coming May 1st)
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Thu, 20 April 2006 Moving on up on this weeks "The Mac Attack". A look at the options you have for moving files when switching from that old PC to a brand new Mac and an eyewitness account of Parallels Workstation. Thanks to those of you who have purchased t-shirts or coffee mugs from the TMA/Cafepress store. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Please fill out our audience survey!
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Apple World Wide Developers Conference Open Your iDisk Using Microsoft Windows Computers That Require an Ethernet Crossover Cable How to Connect to an SMB Volume - Microsoft Windows How to Import Email From a Non-Macintosh Computer
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Thu, 13 April 2006 I do some Spring cleaning on this weeks "The Mac Attack": exchange coins for iTunes gift cards, iCast, iAlertU, Apple Remote Desktop 3.0, more Windows on Intel-Mac discussion, Acquisition, permissions revisited, Apple Support Articles, actual tips, tricks and hints this week, listener voice mail, email and more. You'll just have to download and listen to find out what else is included in this action packed episode. Thanks to those of you who have purchased t-shirts and coffee mugs from the TMA/Cafepress store. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Please fill out our audience survey!
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Apple Remote Desktop 3.0 (application) No Windows-Booting Pledge (article) Boot Camp: install WinXP with a Windows upgrade disk (link) Boot Camp Assistant Beta: Doesn't work with multiple partitions (article) Apple Remote Desktop 3.0: Quit the Remote Desktop admin application before installing (article) Setting the maximum volume limit on iPod (article) Using Disk Utility and fsck to resolve startup issues or perform disk maintenance (article) How to recreate your iTunes Library (article) iPod diagnostic, hard reset, and disk mode (link)
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Thu, 6 April 2006 Making music on this weeks "The Mac Attack". I take a look at how easy Apple makes it to connect a guitar to your computer. I discuss the different connectivity options and just how cool GarageBand really is. I take a gander at Apple's Boot Camp, I also have listener voice mail, email and more... Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Thank you! Please fill out our audience survey!
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide (pdf) Dual Booting is Old School, You Need Virtualization! (article) iPlayMusic guitar lessons (link) Guitarvision guitar lessons (link) eMedia guitar lessons (application)
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Wed, 29 March 2006 'Dark side of the Mac' on this weeks "The Mac Attack": Bit torrent, file sharing, usenet news groups, making back ups of your DVDs and iPod hacks. Please fill out our audience survey! Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Thank you!
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Official Bittorrent client (application) Mac The Ripper-free (Aplication) Mac The Ripper-shareware (Aplication) Videohelp.com's Mac forum (Link)
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Wed, 22 March 2006 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" I dive back into the utilities folder and take a look at the Console app and System Profiler. I also share some thoughts about booting XP on a Mac and technical issues that people may run into. I discuss the web site I found that shows how to install Front Row on any Mac. There's also listener suggested software. I answer the question "What's up with SATA II?" And like always, your emails. Please fill out our audience survey! Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Thank you!
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Mac Rumors Forum "XP on Mac"(forum) iPod Music Liberator (application) Peachpit Visual Quickpro Guides (books) Apple consultants website (link) Apple Authorized Training (link)
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Wed, 15 March 2006 This week on "The Mac Attack": Font management, wireless routers, Apple news and notes, new software you may find helpful, your emails and voice mails, and more.... Please fill out our audience survey! Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Thank you!
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Security Update 2006-002 (system update) Adobe Support for Intel-based Macs (pdf) Podcaster Confessions (podcast) Linksys WRT54G (wireless router) Netgear WGR614 (wireless router) Macintosh Products Guide - Universal Applications (link) Buffalo 54Mbps (wireless adapter) Frequently Asked iPod Questions (article) iChat AV: Only right speaker makes sound during audio or video chats (article) iTunes: Moving your iTunes Music folder (article)
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Thu, 9 March 2006 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" I revisit the topic of 'Power strips, surge protectors and uninterruptible power supplies. I'll be back next week with a totally new episode, new topics and your emails (I just needed a little more time to recover from the flu). Please fill out our audience survey!
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Thu, 2 March 2006 Your email on this weeks "The Mac Attack". Repairing Permissions, some feedback about creating a kid safe computer environment, recommendations for setting up a home network, software and website suggestions, another look at Timbuktu, making sure you're covered using ClamXav, and more. And some talk about Apple's "Special Event" this week... (Show note: In an earlier upload of this weeks show there was an audio hiccup around 13:28 into the podcast. The problem has been corrected. You may need to redownload the show to hear it as it was intended) Please fill out our audience survey! Vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley. Thank you!
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Sophos Anti-virus (application) Security Update 2006-001 (article) Service Scrubber (application) Degrees Down Under (application) Linksys Wireless Router (hardware) Mac OS X Server Essentials (book) MilkyWay (alternative download link) Godaddy Hosting Details (article) more Mac OS X Frameworks (website) The Apple Collection (website)
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Wed, 22 February 2006 "Viruses, trojans, worms, oh my!" on this weeks "The Mac Attack". You can put your hardhat away, the sky isn't falling. This week I discuss what's being reported and what's really going on with Mac OS "vulnerabilities". I also talk about some of the latest Apple support articles and dive into your emails. The invite is still out there if you would like to participate in The Mac Attack skype based call in show experiment. If you are interested and have skype, high speed internet access and have something to say, send an email to steve@stevecom.com and in the subject type "skype". Please fill out our audience survey! Thank you. Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Safari Vulnerability Test (link) Weather Australia 0.20 (widget) Why can't I transfer videos to my iPod? (article) Mac OS X 10.3 and later: Computer must be awake for scheduled shutdown to occur (article) Microsoft Office applications fail to save to a server volume (article) iChat AV system requirements (article) Apple USB Modem: System Requirements
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Fri, 17 February 2006 Show note: Sorry for the confusion this week with the two different versions of the show. All future shows will be released as mp3. If I do start doing an enhanced podcast it will have it's own feed. On this weeks "The Mac Attack" - Listener recommended Backup software. Apple news and new releases. Keychain Access is featured on this weeks tech topic. I also have your email and some other neat stuff.
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Backing Up iTunes Music Store Purchases from MacWord
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Thu, 16 February 2006 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" - Listener recommended Backup software. Apple news and new releases. Keychain Access is featured on this weeks tech topic. I also have your email and some other neat stuff.
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Wed, 8 February 2006 Creating a 'Safe Surf' environment on this weeks "The Mac Attack". No, I'm not hanging 10. I'm talking about making your internet and email experience safer for you and your family. I also discuss some Apple news and announcements. I take a look at an internet based collaborative service that lets you work on projects with others, cross platform, for free. I also read your emails and answer your questions.
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety What's New in Tiger - Family Controls OS X - For a Kid Safe Computer
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Wed, 1 February 2006 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" - Apple lists Universal applications on the Macintosh Product Guide, upgrade Aperture to Universal Binary for free, remote collaboration, wireless networking, Network Utility & more.
Pre installed printer drivers and ppd files for Intel-based Macs
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Tue, 31 January 2006 This is the second Mac Roundtable. Each of the participants are locally hosting the show until it finds it's way to a permanent home. That's why it's showing up in "The Mac Attack" feed. Participating this week is Joseph Nilo from Mac Pro Podcast and Podcaster Confessions, Adam Christianson of The MacCast, Tim Verpoorten from the Mac Reviewcast, and Steve Stanger of The Mac Attack. A new episode of "The Mac Attack" will be out by the end of the week. -Steve Contact Info: email - steve@stevecom.com voicemail - 206-202-4622 skype - tmasteve
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Tue, 24 January 2006 This weeks "The Mac Attack" is a smorgasbord, a little bit of everything. Covered this week - Apple's support articles, Intel-based Mac tech notes, digging deep in to Activity Monitor, listener emails and more. I was invited to take part in a new podcast. The tentative, working title is "Mac Roundtable". The show is hosted by Joseph Nilo, from the Mac Pro Podcast, Tim Verporten from Mac ReviewCast and me. So you can hear my big mouth not only on one, but two podcasts this week. Click here to take a listen. Let me know what you think.
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: GarageBand 3 songs won't open in earlier versions iTunes: Using Parental Controls iTunes 6: How to Choose Import Options How to show or hide the MiniStore in iTunes How to accurately determine your iPod battery life The PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension Program Forcing a Universal application to run with Rosetta Startup key combinations for Intel-based Macs
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Tue, 17 January 2006 Your 'can't live without' apps on this weeks "The Mac Attack". What do I discuss this week? See the list below. 'Nuff said.
Thanks for all of the emails and great software suggestions. For more information about the The Mac Attack, for links to all of the applications mentioned on this episode, and contact information visit themacattack.us. (note: I say 2005 at the beginning of episode. Yes, I know it's 2006. I guess I was enjoying the festivities a bit too much.)
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Tue, 10 January 2006 MacWorld keynote rewind on this weeks "The Mac Attack". I discuss this years Macworld keynote and announcements and what those announcements mean. What is a Universal Binary? What is Rosetta? What do they have to do with Apple's transition to the Intel processor? I also read and answer listener emails. Please send you comments, tech question, and show suggestions to steve@stevecom.com.
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Mon, 2 January 2006 Leo Laporte joins me this week as a special guest on "The Mac Attack". On this first episode of 2006 Leo and I discuss Apple and their switch to intel, "must have" Mac applications, podcasting and where it's going, Leo's current and future projects and more. (Show Note: There's a little bit of audio distortion when Leo first joins me on the show but it clears up quickly, so hang in there folks. Thanks and enjoy.)
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Tue, 27 December 2005 I take a peek in the 'Utility Folder' on this weeks "The Mac Attack". I introduce some of the applications and utilities you may of seen but might not know what they do or what they can do for you. This is prep for some of the shows I am planning for in January that will focus on some of these application and utilities in more detail. It's a short show this week, but I will be back with a full length episode next week. Happy New Year!
Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: In response to Victor's email from last week. or and I have received some great "can't live without" application lists. Keep them coming in. What I am looking for is you to email me your shareware, freeware, commercial software, plug-in or widget suggestions. I am in the process of putting together a master list of all your submissions for an episode in January.
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Tue, 20 December 2005 It's all about the email on this weeks "The Mac Attack". You sent questions and I do my best to answer. I talk about... A last minute gift suggestion, wireless printing, Apple + Intel = Mactel, Bit Torrent, more about Safari's memory leak and the origins of "The Mac Attack"... What are some of your "can't live without" applications? Email your shareware, freeware & commercial software suggestions. If there is a plug-in or widget you "can't live without" send those suggestions along too. Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links:
Use this Terminal string to turn on the debug menu in Safari.
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Mon, 12 December 2005 Dealing with memory loss on this weeks "The Mac Attack"! (Got your attention?) I discuss how memory works and is used in OS X. Some of the other topics discussed this week are - Why is Safari such a memory hog? 3rd party warranties and Apple, using your iTunes music library with more than one computer, drive partitioning, and more. What are some of your "can't live without" applications? Email your shareware, freeware & commercial software suggestions. If there is a plug-in or widget you "can't live without" send those suggestions along too. Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links:
Connecting iPod to your home or car stereo (article)
Why won't my iPod play through my iPod speakers or car kit? (article)
On the merits of partitioning (article) Thanks for listening this week. Contact Info: email - steve@stevecom.com voicemail - 206-666-3821 skype - tmasteve Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley
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Tue, 6 December 2005 Part 2 of troubleshooting your Mac on this weeks "The Mac Attack". I'll be reading and answering your emails and all of the usual or unusual stuff I throw in. The December issue of the online magazine macCompanion is out, you can read it online or download it at macCompanion.com. It's also the beginning of a new month so the monthly voting has been reset over at Podcast Alley. Please vote for "The Mac Attack". Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links: Content Distribution - rumor (article)
Tips for opening and saving files in Mac OS X applications (article)
iPod plays audio but not video of movies (article)
FAQ about viewing and syncing video with iTunes and iPod (article)
QuickTime Pro: About Supported File Types (article)
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Tue, 29 November 2005 On this weeks episode of "The Mac Attack" I discuss Mac OS X troubleshooting, how to get video from your Mac to your new iPod and cd burning issues. I also answers listener emails and more. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links:
Quicktime Pro - Creating Video for iPod
arstechnica.com DVD to iPod (article)
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Tue, 22 November 2005 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" I start getting into the holiday spirit with iPod and Mac gift tips and ideas. I discuss the Sony copy protection issue and how it pertains to the Mac and OS X. I also talk about Quicktime VR, backing up files protected by 'File Vault' and read and answer listener email, voicemail and more. Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links:
Sony copy protection resources:
Sony list of copy protected CDs
Sony, Rootkits and Digital Rights Management Gone Too Far (article)
Gift tips links:
Apple online store "Holiday Whish List"
iLounge.com Holiday Buyers' Guide
iPod support articles:
QuickTime VR links:
All the rest:
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Mon, 14 November 2005 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" I revisit the subject of Backing up and get into some Mac rumors and listener email. Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links:
The Core Pocket Media Player for Palm and Pocket PC
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Tue, 8 November 2005 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" I'll be taking a look at the built-in accessibility features of Mac OS X, your email, and of course Mac Tips, Tricks, and Hints. Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links:
Copy & paste everything after the arrow (->) into terminal Verbose boot -> sudo nvram boot-args="-v"
Return to normal booting -> sudo nvram boot-args=""
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Wed, 2 November 2005 Episode #13, the episode that almost wasn't... Sorry about the late show release this week.
Starting on this weeks - late - episode of "The Mac Attack" I'm going to dive into the switcher stories that I have received and discuss some basic and advanced switcher tips, tricks, & hints. Now you die-hard Mac users don't go anywhere, even if you have been using a Mac since 1984 there's a lot of information on this show you can use too. Oops, I forgot to mention that the November issue of macCompanion is out. You can read the web based version now. The downloadable PDF version of the ezine will be out in a few days. I have a tech article and two book reviews in the November issue (more shameless self-promotion). Visit themacattack.us for this weeks links:
Verbose boot -> sudo nvram boot-args="-v"
Return to normal booting -> sudo nvram boot-args=""
Next week I'll continue with the Switcher segments and discuss websites, Mac literature, applications, and more switcher tips, tricks, & hints. Contact Info: email - steve@stevecom.com voicemail - 206-666-3821 skype - tmasteve Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley Thanks for listening,
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Tue, 25 October 2005 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" I answer the question - "Just what is dual core and what can it do for me?" I talk about sharing your photos and music between computers. There's also a bunch of great listener email, questions, answers, and more on this weeks show.
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Tue, 18 October 2005 This week "The Mac Attack" gets up-close and personal with hard drives. It's a week of more Mac rumors with another Apple media event on the horizon. I discuss issues with iTunes 6.0, another solution for disabling PDF viewing in Safari, gapless music playback on an ipod, and more.
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Mon, 10 October 2005 "The Mac Attack" turns 10!
This weeks "The Mac Attack" features listener recommended shareware and freeware. I also continue the AppleCare discussion from last week due to the number of responses I received on that subject. I also talk about some of the hardware rumors flying around about Apple's media event on October 12 (Here's a hint: Looking for a new Mac? Don't buy anything until after the event). Last, but not least I answer listener emails, have a tip for you laptop and more. Here are the links:
Mac OSX Hints - Disable Safari's ability to handle PDF files Restore your iPod Nano using Brasso Using Automator to batch rename files Codec to play Windows Media in Quictime Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley As always any questions, comments, or show suggestions can be emailed to steve@stevecom.com. You can also leave a voicemail at 206-666-3821 or on Skype at tmasteve Talk to you soon, -Steve Comments[0] |
Tue, 4 October 2005 AppleCare - To buy or not to buy on this weeks "The Mac Attack". The pros and cons of extended warranties. Also on this episode - batch file renaming, disc imaging, news about the iPod Nano, and more. The October issue of MacCompanion is out. The e-zine is available in a number of different formats. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" at Podcast Alley What has been your experience with AppleCare and/or with 3rd party warranties? Any problems getting your Mac repaired with a 3rd party warranty? Drop me an email with your experiences. Here are the links and applications mentioned in the show. Mac News Network MacFixIt MacTalk Macfora Mac Users Forum Mac Owners Support Leoville Town Square A Better Finder Rename VLC SuperDuper! ChronoSync Carbon Copy Cloner http://www.tutorialselect.com/ eHow.com As always any questions, comments, or show suggestions can be emailed to steve@stevecom.com. You can also leave a voicemail at 206-666-3821 or on Skype at tmasteve. Talk to you soon, -Steve Comments[0] |
Tue, 27 September 2005 Everything you ever wanted to know about surge protectors & UPS (but were afraid to ask) on this weeks "The Mac Attack". This very special TMA clocks in at 50 minutes and almost half this episode is dedicated to answering listener email and voicemail. Some of the topics discussed this week are - physically securing your mac, Apple software updates, iPod Nano's easily scratched screen, software suggestions, finder issues, and more.
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Mon, 19 September 2005 How secure is your Mac? On this weeks episode of "The Mac Attack" I explore the tools Apple provides in OS X to secure your Mac. I also answer listener emails and voicemail.
I am joining the writing staff of MacCompanion. MacCompanion is a downloadable monthly magazine, also known as an e-zine. My first article will appear in the October issue coming out in a few weeks. Thanks to Scott Chitwood over at ResExcellence for mentioning the show on the the website last week. Here are the links and applications mentioned in the show. MacCompanion ResExcellence RapidWeaver Apple - Mac OS - Security Securing Mac OS X Tiger (pdf) Please vote for "The Mac Attack" on Podcast Alley. Thank you again for all the emails,nice comments about the show, and your questions. As always any questions, comments, or show suggestions can be emailed to steve@stevecom.com. You can also leave a voicemail at 206-666-3821 or on Skype at tmasteve. Talk to you soon, -Steve Comments[0] |
Mon, 12 September 2005 This week on "The Mac Attack" the hot topic is Firewalls and why we need them. I also read and answer a bunch of listener emails - topics range from syncing multiple macs, keyboard navigation, screen capture utilities and more.
Here are the links and applications mentioned on the show. Katrina links safely remove the OS 9 / Classic preference pane Gibson Research Corporation (grc.com) Additional info about firewalls and network security Exploring the Mac OS X Firewall Introduction to Mac OS X Security for Web Developers Internet Security for the Home User Please vote for "The Mac Attack" on Podcast Alley. As always any questions, comments, or show suggestions can be emailed to steve@stevecom.com. You can also leave a voicemail at 206-666-3821 or on Skype at tmasteve Talk to you soon, -Steve Comments[2] |
Mon, 5 September 2005 This weeks "The Mac Attack" is all about keeping your Mac running it's best (and you don't even have to buy it sneakers). I discuss OS X maintenance along with answering listener email and more.
"The Mac Attack" finally has it's very own domain - www.themacattack.us - there is no need to change anything on your part. All old links and feeds still work and will continue to do so. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" on Podcast Alley. email - steve@stevecom.com Here are the links and applications mentioned on the show. As always any questions, comments, or show suggestions can be emailed to steve@stevecom.com. You can also leave a voicemail at 206-666-3821 Talk to you soon, -Steve Comments[0] |
Mon, 29 August 2005 This week on "The Mac Attack" I answer listener email and voicemail and discuss drive fragmentation, virus protection for OS X, OS X (Tiger) books, and more.
About disk optimization with Mac OS X Symantec Norton AntiVirus 10.0 Mac OS X : The Missing Manual - Tiger Ed Learning Unix for Mac OS X Tiger iMac G5 Repair Extension Program Mac tip of the week - Command-Control-D - demo video As always any questions, comments, or show suggestions can be emailed to steve@stevecom.com. You can also leave a voicemail at 206-666-3821 Talk to you soon,
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Tue, 23 August 2005 This weeks "The Mac Attack" is extra-large & super-sized, it's like two shows in one! We continue with part two of shareware, freeware and must have software. This episode covers everything from Word Processors to P2P applications and everything in between. Please vote for "The Mac Attack" on Podcast Alley. We are also listed on Podfeed.net and Digital Podcast. If you have the time please vote for or comment on the show on those sites too. Thank you. Comment or Question Voicemail - 206-666-3821 Here's the big ol' list o' links and applications mentioned in the show. TextWrangle & BBEdit - Comparison Chart As always any questions or comments can be emailed to steve@stevecom.com Talk to you soon, Comments[0] |
Mon, 15 August 2005 On this weeks "The Mac Attack" we jump head first into the world of Mac shareware, freeware and must have software. The focus on part one is freeware and shareware system utilities. We also look at two great Mac wireless networking utilities and touch on wireless networking security. Here are the links and applications mentioned in the show. SteveCom, Inc. - Your Macintosh Solution (in NJ) Next week we continue with more shareware, freeware and must have software in part two! As always any questions or comments can be emailed to steve@stevecom.com Talk to you soon, Comments[0] |
Mon, 8 August 2005 Welcome to "The Mac Attack" (no it has nothing to do with fast food cravings). This first episode focuses on backing up your data. You wouldn't believe how many people don't. You back up, don't you??? Full system backup software:
Talk to you soon, (Note: Please don't judge the show by the audio quality of this first episode. I didn't realize that the audio is not up to par when listened to on quality speakers. I think the subject matter is important if you can get past the audio on this first episode. The audio on the second episode is much, much better. UPDATE 8/20/05- I went back to the original multi-track recording and tried to EQ out some of the noise and popping. It is a little better than the original release ) ( My Odeo Channel (odeo/c806032af34db489) ) Comments[8] |
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