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)
Thanks for listening! Contact Info: email - steve@stevecom.com voicemail - 206-666-3821 skype - tmasteve
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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] |
Fri, 19 August 2005 Hi everybody! Just a quick post about the show. First of all thank you for your support. I have received a lot of emails about the first two episodes. I have gotten some great feedback and suggestions. I have also been asked how people could help promote the show. The Mac Attack has now been listed on the following directories. If you have the time please check them out and vote, comment, and/or review the show. Thank you. 
That's about it. Episode #3 will be up Monday night.
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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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