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Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete & Adam Christianson

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Get answers to your Apple tech questions every week! Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more — all delivered in a fun, friendly way that helps geeks and everyday users alike. Don’t Get Caught without your tech working right!
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Blerdicorn Speaks! Podcast

Blerdicorn Speaks

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Greetings and salutations, fellow Blerdicorns! Thank you so much for joining Montel and Angee for this blerdtastic journey! We are just two blerds who discuss everything geek and nerd, but from an older, more travelled BLERD perspective! Thank you for coming along on our journey as we discuss EVERYTHING blerd we are passionate about! Enjoy!! "Stay Blerdy! Stay Geeky! Stay Sexy!"
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This week, JD & Steve dig into the Martez Sisters story arc from The Clone Wars. They explore how it fits into the larger narrative, talk about Ahsoka's evolving worldview, class struggle in Star Wars, and whether or not the sisters should return - plus some bonus jibber jabber about our pets. Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio #StarWars …
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You’re about to level up your tech game with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that’ll make you wonder how you ever lived without them. From keeping tabs on low AirPods battery via the Today view widget to renaming your Spaces for better Mac workflow, it’s all here. Discover magnetic AirTag mounts, a Zulu Time converter, a portable vac/blower combo, …
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JD & Steve dive into the explosive Bad Batch story arc from the final season of The Clone Wars. They break down the story, highlight key characters, and share their general thoughts on how this arc kicked off the team’s own series. Along the way, they took a detour into the world of Star Wars costuming. Show Links: Superman The Ultimate Guide - htt…
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Ready to upgrade or migrate your Mac? You’ll learn the smartest way to do it from Adam’s shiny new M4 MacBook Pro to migration tips that help you avoid the dreaded cruft. Whether you’re going Mac-to-Mac over Thunderbolt or restoring from Time Machine, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget those “On My Mac” Mail folders, and hey—CleanMyMac’s SpaceLens…
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You’re gonna love this jam-packed episode of Mac Geek Gab! Dive in with a barrage of Quick Tips, like turning your wonky circle sketches into perfect shapes, compressing image sizes with Mail and Squash, and even tricking Safari into showing you paywalled content. Your fellow geeks also bring sharp insights—from switching Night Stand clocks from UT…
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JD & Steve descend into the darker corners of the galaxy with Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, breaking down each episode and sharing their overall impressions. They explore the show’s gritty, morally gray tone and share their list of characters who deserve their own underworld stories.Show Links:Tales of the Underworld - https://tinyurl.com/afh…
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In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into everything Apple announced for macOS 26 “Tahoe” and beyond. Get the scoop on which Macs make the cut, how Spotlight finally grows up into a proper launcher—with clipboard history—and why Shortcuts just became your new automation best friend. iPadOS 26 i…
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This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’ll learn how to outsmart your tech before it tries to outsmart you. Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton deliver a barrage of Quick Tips, including reviving dead notifications by force-quitting Notification Center, rethinking your Dock layout for remote desktops, and leveraging iOS’s default translate app …
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, JD & Steve dissect the final story arc of Andor Season 2. They discuss their general thoughts on the story arc, the theme of sacrifice, take a close look at Kleya’s evolving role in the show, and the future of Lucasfilm going forward. Show Links:New episode of The Comic Den - https://bit.ly/44VOLAX Follow us at https:…
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Ever wished you could merge your Apple accounts or automate your lawn care? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to finally merge your Apple accounts, combining your purchases and iCloud data seamlessly. Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the long-awaited solution for those juggling multiple Apple IDs. Don’t get caught with fragmented…
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Are you tired of struggling with Wi-Fi issues and tech frustrations? This episode of Mac Geek Gab has you covered with solutions to common problems and clever tips to enhance your tech experience. Dive into a world of Wi-Fi troubleshooting as the Pete, Adam, and Dave discuss solutions for UPS power-up issues and explore ways to improve network conn…
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, JD & Steve return to the gritty world of Andor Season 2 with a discussion of episodes 7, 8, & 9. They share their overall impressions, highlight the standout moments, and make bold predictions for how the season will close out.Show Links:Put Star Wars In Classrooms - https://tinyurl.com/r4jscydf The Comic Den - https:…
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This week’s Mac Geek Gab is bursting with power-user gold, thanks to Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson. You’ll learn how to command Time Machine from Terminal like a pro, tame your iCloud email identities, and even resize your Dock to fit your vibe. Quick Tips fly fast, from dragging contacts into Numbers alternatives to “Hide My Email.” And …
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, we explored episodes 4,5, & 6 of Andor Season 2. They unpack show pacing, its depiction of PTSD, the motivations of Luthien and Kleya, the twisted dynamic between Dedra & Syril, and the symbolism of Ghorman. Show Links: Rebel Scum Con - https://rebelscumconventions.com/ Dark Lords of the Sith on The Comic Den - https:…
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You’re sitting on a goldmine of Apple and tech hacks this week. From drag-and-drop magic on your iPhone to bypassing pesky paywalls with News+, you’ll pick up power-user moves fast. If your Mac’s hiding your Desktop folder, it might be time to nuke that Finder.plist…or maybe update your Finder’s sidebar settings. Need to upgrade your Wi-Fi to keep …
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, JD & Steve discuss the first story arc of Andor Season 2. They share their personal reactions and explore the adult subject matter in the show, the new planets, standout moments, and more!Show Links:Andor Season 2 Cast Panel at Celebration Japan - https://tinyurl.com/mu9adcp One Hour of Mon Mothma Dancing - https://ti…
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This week on Mac Geek Gab 1087, you get packed with Quick Tips to sharpen your workflow: send lyrics via text from Apple Music with a long press, use ChatGPT smarter for search, and master the magical Cmd-Opt-Shift-V paste for plain text. Discover how Hazel tames your Downloads folder, 1Password tags speed up your secure searches, and a Finder favo…
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You’ll walk away from this episode armed with rapid‑fire Quick Tips that shave precious seconds off your day: shuffle your iOS wallpaper for fresh vibes automatically, sling “>>” in Notes to summon recent docs, and force‑sync iCloud Photos when lag strikes. Dial down cellular burnout with Low Data Mode—yes, Mint Mobile’s “unlimited” finally lives u…
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, Steve is joined by Blue for a discussion on Revenge of the Sith. They share their general thoughts on the film, the execution of Order 66, the fiery duel on Mustafar, and a few what if scenarios. Show Links:The Comic Den Secret Wars episode - https://tinyurl.com/5n78dbwh Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio #r…
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This week’s Mac Geek Gab is your fast lane to smarter tech moves, featuring Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton steering you through the latest Quick Tips and listener Q&A. You’ll learn how to turn your car’s Source button into a play/pause controller, why stuffing your user manuals into a custom GPT might be your next life hack, and h…
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, JD & Steve were joined by special guest Frosty to discuss the first season Andor. They gave their overall thoughts on the season and talked about world building, the characters, favorite episodes, the iconic monologue, and what we hope to see in the 2nd season. They also discussed Star wars and comic book news. We als…
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You picked the right episode to level up your tech game. This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’ll pick up smart Quick Tips like telling your homeowners’ insurance about your smart devices for potential savings, using UK plugs on US airplanes for reliable power, and mastering note navigation on macOS with Command-Return. You’ll even learn how to trigger ge…
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, JD & Steve close out the Back to the Future trilogy with a deep dive into Back to the Future Part III. They broke down key moments, explored its box office performance, and discussed the cast and director Robert Zemeckis. Plus, they dove into the latest news in movies and Star Wars.Follow us at https://bio.link/rebeln…
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You’re not really celebrating World Backup Day unless you’ve got Time Machine humming, Backblaze backing, and Synology syncing. In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into layered backup strategies with tools like Arq, Hazel, and iDrive e2—plus the always-timely reminder to check your backups. Th…
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, JD and Steve fire up the DeLorean and travel back to 1989 to revisit Back to the Future Part II! They share their first experiences with the film, casting changes and spend some time talking about the consequences of bad choices. Plus, they discuss the film’s thrilling cliffhanger that set the stage for Back to the Fu…
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This week, you’re loaded with Quick Tips to streamline your Apple life. You’ll learn how to nest Notes folders, edit Siri Reminders from your Lock Screen, and why your iPhone needs to stay locked for Continuity Camera magic. Discover how to whip up Wi-Fi QR codes with ease, subscribe to ICS calendars instead of juggling downloads, and harness your …
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio we fire up the flux capacitor and visit Back to the Future! JD & Steve share their first experiences with the film, break down its unforgettable characters, the Delorean, highlight some iconic moments, and discuss its legacy. Plus we cover the latest Star Wars news, including a discussion about Celebration Japan, and t…
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Tired of your hotel room feeling like a sterile box? Discover how to make it feel like home on the go! This week on Mac Geek Gab, Dave shares his travel tip for adding ambiance to hotel rooms using the JBL Pulse speaker. Learn how this lava lamp-like device can transform your temporary living space. The hosts also dive into the perils of double syn…
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This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, JD & Steve dive into the Men in Black franchise, exploring its most iconic moments, star-studded casting, and box office impact. From the original 1997 classic to its sequels and spin-offs, they explore what made the movies so great. Plus, they bring you the latest news in comic books, Star Wars, and more!#rebelnerdra…
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SXSW is in full swing, and Dave is multitasking like a pro—grabbing his SXXpress passes mid-recording while keeping the geeky goodness rolling. Quick Tips flood in, from clicking your scroll wheel to copy text in Terminal to checking CPU usage per Safari tab in Activity Monitor. Need hands-free Siri? Just activate her from your steering wheel. Spea…
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This week, JD & Steve talked about the 1986 cinematic masterpiece Howard the Duck. They break down the plot, the casting, the history of the comic book character it is based on. They also explored its lasting legacy and cover the latest news in movies and Star Wars!Show Links: Donate to the Rare Disease Day charity - https://bit.ly/4bISy65Razzie Aw…
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This week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton is packed with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found to keep your tech life running smoothly. Discover hidden battery drains on your iPhone by sorting battery usage by time, then take ChatGPT customization to the next level—give it a full list of your installed apps for smarter suggestions! Want …
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