Old Mac Gang

Marty Jencius

Welcome to the Old Mac Gang podcast (or OMG!), a podcast/vodcast with a panel of long-time Mac/Apple users who want to discuss the most relevant apps and services to age-seasoned users.

  1. Sep 24

    Neo or M-Series?

    The Gang weighs Apple's $699 MacBook Neo against a new M5 Air, an Apple refurb, and the perennial used M1 bargain to help you buy a Mac that lasts five or six years without paying for power you'll never use. Section 1 — Meet the MacBook Neo: What $699 Buys MacBook Neo (Apple)https://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/MacBook Neo: Should You Buy? Reviews and More (MacRumors)https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-neo/Apple MacBook Neo Review: Surprisingly good and capable for $599, with one big flaw (Notebookcheck)https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlMacBook Neo Review — 6 Months Laterhttps://6monthslater.net/2026/09/macbook-neo-review/Section 2 — The M-Series Case, Including That M1 in the Closet First MacBook Neo Benchmarks Are In: How It Compares to the M1 MacBook Air (MacRumors)https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/05/macbook-neo-first-benchmarks/Is the MacBook Air M1 Still Worth Buying in 2026? (BGR)https://www.bgr.com/2215378/is-macbook-air-m1-still-worth-buying-in-2026/Buying a Used M1 MacBook Air in 2026: Still a Steal or a Security Risk? (The Mac Observer)https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/buying-a-used-m1-macbook-air-in-2026-still-a-steal-or-a-security-risk/Are Older MacBooks Still Worth Buying in 2026? (Engadget)https://www.engadget.com/2255893/older-macbook-still-worth-buying-2026/Section 3 — The Fine Print That Actually Decides It Best MacBook for 2026: Air vs Pro vs Neo Compared (Macworld)https://www.macworld.com/article/667144/best-macbook-air-vs-pro-neo-compared.htmlWhich MacBook Should You Buy in 2026? Five Best Apple Laptops Ranked (Tom's Guide)https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/i-review-laptops-for-a-living-and-this-is-now-the-macbook-i-recommend-to-most-peopleGet Started with Accessibility Features on Mac (Apple Support)https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/get-started-with-accessibility-features-mh35884/macSection 4 — Where and How to Buy It Certified Refurbished Mac (Apple)https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/macWhere to Find the Gang Charlie — linkedin@cyberchuck.org | "CyberchuckTX" in many placesChris — ChrisWesselmanPhotography.com | Bluesky and Flickr: @ChrisW47-az | Threads/Instagram: @chris.wesselmanBob — TMUG.com | ThinkBob.com | DangerousBobPhotography.com | Bluesky: @ThinkBobMarty Jencius — @jencius on Bluesky and Mastodon | ThePodTalk.NetContact the Show YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGangSubstack: www.Substack.com/@ThePodTalkNetworkWebsite: ThePodTalk.NetEmail: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  2. Sep 17

    Fave Four: Our Favorite Features of macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27

    The Gang runs four rounds of favorites from Apple’s September 14 releases—macOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27—naming the headline and hidden features worth trying yourself. Petapixel and Tyler Stalman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYH9RPdRfGs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yozFyE8Mb5o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6avuE41-VA (videographers) Section 1: macOS 27Golden Gate •      macOS27 Golden Gate: New features, release date, beta, compatible Macs (Macworld)https://www.macworld.com/article/3139330/macos-27-mac-features-siri-apple-intelligence-release-date-compatibility.html •      macOS 27 Golden Gate now available, here is everything new (9to5Mac)https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/14/macos-27-golden-gate-now-available-here-is-everything-new/ •      What's new in the updates for macOS 27 Golden Gate (Apple Support)https://support.apple.com/en-us/127257 •      macOS 27 Golden Gate New Features: 7 to Try Today (Gadget Hacks)https://apple.gadgethacks.com/news/macos-27-golden-gate-new-features-7-to-try-today/ •      macOS 27 Golden Gate Update: The Best New Features (Geeky Gadgets)https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macos-27-golden-gate-features-2026/ Section 2: iOS 27 •      iOS 27 Now Available: 10 Features to Try First (MacRumors)https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-27-features-to-try-first/ •      50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 (MacRumors)https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/15/50-new-things-iphone-can-do-ios-27/ •      iOS 27 now available: New features, compatible iPhones, and more (9to5Mac)https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/14/ios-27-now-available-features-compatible-iphones/ Section 3: iPadOS 27 •      About iPadOS 27 Updates (Apple Support)https://support.apple.com/en-us/149075 •      iPadOS 27 (Apple)https://www.apple.com/os/ipados/ •      iPadOS 27 Released: Top New Non-AI Features (Android Headlines)https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/09/ipados-27-new-features-siri-ai.html •      Apple releases iPadOS 27, here's what's new for iPad (9to5Mac)https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/14/apple-releases-ipados-27-heres-whats-new-for-ipad/ Section 4: watchOS 27 •      Apple Releases watchOS 27 With Siri AI, New Watch Face, Smart Stack Improvements andMore (MacRumors)      https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/14/apple-releases-watchos-27/ •      watchOS 27 is live: 7 new features to try first on your Apple Watch (Tom's Guide)https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/watchos-27-is-live-7-new-features-to-try-first-on-your-apple-watch •      watchOS 27: Here are Apple's full release notes (9to5Mac)https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/10/watchos-27-here-are-apples-full-release-notes-for-new-update/ •      watchOS 27: Everything We Know (MacRumors)https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-27/ Contact the Show Web: ThePodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  3. Sep 10

    Surprise and Shine

    Apple held its annual fall event -- "Surprise and Shine" -- on September 9, 2026. The Old Mac Gang gathers to react to what Apple unveiled, how it compared to the pre-show predictions and leaks, and what it all means for Mac users and the Apple ecosystem.   ·  New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup,including a foldable model called Duohttps://apnews.com/article/fd35312e6d894d5f3b055b3d62f22cd2 ·  Live: Apple debuts iPhone Duo, its firstfoldable iPhonehttps://www.axios.com/2026/09/09/apple-live-updates-foldable-iphone-duo-18 ·  Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhoneevent, from the foldable iPhone Duo to an always-listening Apple Watchhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/everything-apple-announced-at-its-fall-iphone-event-from-the-foldable-iphone-duo-to-an-always-listening-apple-watch/ ·  Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Duo,iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, AirPods 5https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-september-2026/ ·  Everything Apple announced at its Surpriseand Shine eventhttps://www.macworld.com/article/3228054/surprise-and-shine-apple-event-live-blog-iphone-18-pro-folding-duo-airpods.html ·  Apple unveils iPhone Duohttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo/ ·  Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 ProMaxhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max/ ·  Introducing Apple Watch Series 12, with theall-new Health Sensing Systemhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/introducing-apple-watch-series-12-with-the-all-new-health-sensing-system/ ·  Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 4https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-unveils-apple-watch-ultra-4/ ·  Apple introduces AirPods 5, featuringbest-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellationhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellation/ Design for iPhone Duo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do3UqxfYc3I Youtube.com/@Fade toChatThePodtalkNetwork@gmail.com ThePodTalk.Net

  4. Sep 3

    Ebooks & Audiobooks

    The Gang takes an honest look at ebooks and audiobooks on the Apple gear you already own — making the type behave, borrowing free from your library, and listening the way you like it. LINKS FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW Read books in the Books app on iPhone (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/read-books-iphc1af7c57/ios Read or listen to text in apps with Accessibility Reader on iPhone (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/read-listen-text-apps-accessibility-reader-iph406a46ab8/ios Access books on other Apple devices in the Books app (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/access-books-on-other-apple-devices-iphb886e1752/ios Getting started with Libby (Libby Help) https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htm hoopla digital — Help and Getting Started https://www.hoopladigital.com/help Project Gutenberg — Free eBooks https://www.gutenberg.org/ Standard Ebooks — Free and Liberated Ebooks https://standardebooks.org/ Listen to audiobooks in the Books app on iPhone (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/listen-to-audiobooks-iphac1971248/ios Libro.fm — Audiobooks That Support an Independent Bookstore https://libro.fm/ Send PDF, EPUB and Other Files to Your Kindle (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G5WYD9SAF7PGXRNA Calibre — Ebook Management for the Mac https://calibre-ebook.com/ Youtube.com/@OldMacGang ThePodTalk.Net ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  5. Aug 27

    Ring, Ring: Use it as a Phone

    The Old Mac Gang goes back to basics with the iPhone's most overlooked app — the Phone app itself — covering iOS 26's unified Calls list, Call Screening, Wi‑Fi Calling, and built-in call recording. Mac Studio Gets Update to M5Max and M5 Ultra (AppleInsider) https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/25/mac-studio-gets-update-to-m5-max-and-m5-ultra New Mac Studio M5 Max and M5Ultra: Everything You Need to Know (Macworld) https://www.macworld.com/article/2973459/2026-mac-studio-m5-release-date-specs-price-rumors.html Apple Unveils New Mac Miniand Mac Studio With Updated Chips (Forbes Vetted) https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2026/08/25/apple-unveils-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-with-updated-chips/ Make a call on iPhone (AppleSupport) https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/make-a-call-iph3c993cbc/ios Ten Useful New Features iniOS 26's Phone App (Austin MacWorks) https://austinmacworks.com/ten-useful-new-features-in-ios-26s-phone-app/ Set up Voicemail on iPhone(Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-voicemail-iph3c99490e/ios Screen and block calls oniPhone (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/screen-and-block-calls-iphe4b3f7823/ios Manage unknown callers oniPhone (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/en-us/111106 iOS 26's new Phone app won meover with two excellent features (9to5Mac) https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/01/ios-26s-new-phone-app-won-me-over-with-two-excellent-features/ Make a call with Wi‑FiCalling (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/en-us/108066 Make and receive phone callson Mac, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/en-us/102405 How to record and transcribea call on iPhone (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/en-us/121583 Peter — @ppetto most everywhere Charlie —linkedin@cyberchuck.org, and "CyberchuckTX" in many places Chris — ChrisWesselmanPhotography.com (https://chriswesselmanphotography.com)| Bluesky and Flickr: @ChrisW47-az | Threads/Instagram: @chris.wesselman Bob — TMUG.com (http://tmug.com), ThinkBob.com (http://thinkbob.com),DangerousBobPhotography.com (http://dangerousbobphotography.com) Marty Jencius — @jencius on Bluesky and Mastodon | ThePodTalk.Net YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  6. Aug 20

    Keys to the Kingdom: Mastering Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

    The Old Mac Gang panel provides their favorite keyboard shortcuts and ways to integrate them into your workflow. SECTION 1 --- The Essentials: Core macOS Shortcuts Everyone Should Know 1. Mac keyboard shortcuts (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/en-us/102650 2. Mac Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete Cheat Sheet (KeyShortcuts) https://keyshortcuts.net/blog/mac-keyboard-shortcuts 3. 100+ Time Saving Mac Keyboard Shortcuts for 2026 (Tech by Davey) https://techbydavey.com/mac-keyboard-shortcuts/ SECTION 2 --- Beyond Copy and Paste: Window Management, Screenshots, and Spotlight 1. 60 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts That'll Instantly Speed Up Your Workflow (Apple Headlines) https://www.appleheadlines.com/how-to-use-keyboard-shortcuts-mac/ 2. The Ultimate Guide to Mac Keyboard Shortcuts (MacHow2) https://machow2.com/keyboard-shortcuts-for-mac/ 3. macOS Keyboard Shortcuts 2026 | Complete Cheat Sheet (FastShortcuts) https://fastshortcuts.com/shortcuts/mac/ SECTION 3 --- Making Shortcuts Your Own: Customizing and Third-Party Tools 1. Create keyboard shortcuts for apps on Mac (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-keyboard-shortcuts-for-apps-mchlp2271/mac 2. Use macOS keyboard shortcuts (Apple Support) https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/keyboard-shortcuts-mchlp2262/mac 3. Best Mac Keyboard Shortcut Apps (TextExpander) https://textexpander.com/blog/mac-keyboard-shortcut-app Additional mention: Dock Star app www.dockstar.app PANELIST CONTACT INFORMATION (Where can we find you?) Peter --- @ppetto most everywhere Chris --- ChrisWesselmanPhotography.com (https://chriswesselmanphotography.com) Bluesky and Flickr: @ChrisW47-az Threads/Instagram: @chris.wesselman Bob --- TMUG.com (http://tmug.com), ThinkBob.com (http://thinkbob.com), DangerousBobPhotography.com (http://dangerousbobphotography.com) Marty Jencius --- @jencius on Bluesky and Mastodon | ThePodTalk.Net SHOW CONTACT INFORMATION YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  7. Aug 13

    5 Chaps, 5 Apps

    No topic tonight — just gear. All five panelists (Charlie, Chris, Marty, Peter, and Bob) bring one app they actually use, and the whole crew weighs in on every pick. Apps covered: The Brain — https://www.thebrain.com/ (Charlie's pick)Time Machine Editor — https://tclementdev.com/timemachineeditor/ (Chris's pick)Reading List — https://marc.io/readinglist (Marty's pick)CleanShot X — https://cleanshot.com/ (Peter's pick)SetApp — https://setapp.com (Bob's pick)Find us:YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGangWebsite: ThePodTalk.NetEmail: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  8. Aug 6

    2 Chaps, 4 Apps

    In this stripped-down format episode, two of the Gang ditch the topics and rabbit holes to share four apps they'd tell a friend to download today. APP 1 — VLC (Chris's pick)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vlc-media-player/id650377962Free, open-source media player that plays virtually anything — no codec hunting required. APP 2 — Speedtest by Ookla (Chris's pick)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speedtest-by-ookla/id1153157709?mt=12One-tap internet speed test — download, upload, ping, jitter, plus a history log. APP 3 — Stickier! (Marty's pick)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stickier/id6447073047?mt=12Modern take on Mac sticky notes — formatting, checkboxes, menu bar quick-notes, and floating always-on-top windows synced to iOS. APP 4 — Dock Star (Marty's pick)https://dockstar.app/Build custom docks on your desktop — drag in apps, files, folders, drives, web links, switch between saved "scenes," even trigger Shortcuts. A spiritual successor to DragThing. ContactWebsite: ThePodTalk.NetEmail: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang

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About

Welcome to the Old Mac Gang podcast (or OMG!), a podcast/vodcast with a panel of long-time Mac/Apple users who want to discuss the most relevant apps and services to age-seasoned users.

Information

  • Creator
    Marty Jencius
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marty Jencius
  • Show Website
    Old Mac Gang

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