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. 43 MIN AGO

    Tech Travel Gear

    The Old Mac Gang shares their favorite travel tech hardware and a few misses they've had. Resource links: AARP: Tech Use and Adoption Keeps Surging Among Older Adults — AARP Research 2026 https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/technology/internet-media-devices/2026-technology-trends-older-adults/ Best Travel Gadgets of 2026 — Men's Journal https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/best-travel-gadgets Best Tech Gifts for Frequent Travelers 2026 — Pack Hacker https://www.packhacker.com/blog/general/best-tech-gifts/ Top 20 Tech Gadgets for Seniors in 2025 — Vertu https://vertu.com/lifestyle/age-proofing-your-life-top-20-tech-gadgets-for-seniors-in-2025/ Top Tech Gadgets Every Senior Should Have in 2025 — AllSeniors.org https://allseniors.org/articles/top-tech-gadgets-every-senior-should-have-in-2025/ 12 Essential MagSafe Accessories for Travel — TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/home/12-essential-magsafe-accessories-for-travel Best Travel Gear of 2026: 26 Expert-Tested Essentials — Jetsetter Guide https://jetsetterguide.com/travel-gadgets/best-travel-gear-2026-26-expert-tested-essentials Anker & INIU Portable Charger (B&H / Best Buy) https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&st=mophie%20charger RORRY Portable Charger, 10000mAh PD 20W Fast Charging Power Bank with Built-in Cables https://tinyurl.com/2nzm4te5 USB C Data Blocker, (4-Pack) USB A to USB C https://tinyurl.com/3kw2w7b6 EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter https://tinyurl.com/2p9pumdu Travelkin Travel Electronic Cord Organizer Travel Case https://tinyurl.com/44pjkxn2 SPOTMINDERS Tracking Card https://www.spotminders.com/products/spotminders-tracking-cards Magnetic Anti-Lost Straps for AirPods https://tinyurl.com/nhm28kwr Tribit PocketGo Bluetooth Shower Speaker https://tinyurl.com/tudb4szc MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones Bluetooth and Sleep Mask https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S2WXBP8?tag=slashgearcom-yahoo-20&th=1 USB C to Type C LED Light Up Charger Cord RGB Gradual Changing https://is.gd/SSbxPr YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    51 min

  2. 14 MAY

    Apple Wallet

    Marty, Peter, Bob, and Chris talk about how theyeach use the aspects of the Apple Wallet Wallet — Apple https://www.apple.com/wallet/ Apple Wallet keeps getting better, here's what'snew and coming next — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/14/apple-wallet-keeps-getting-better-heres-whats-new-and-coming-next/ Apple Wallet is quietly getting a massiveupgrade — Pocket-Lint https://www.pocket-lint.com/new-apple-wallet-features-finally-gaining-traction-others-on-the-way/ These U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver'sLicenses — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/28/future-iphone-drivers-license-states/ Apple Pay for Transit Now Works in These 12 U.S.Cities — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple-pay-transit-us-cities/ These Apple Wallet Features Replaced My PhysicalWallet — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/12/these-apple-wallet-features-helped-me-replace-my-physical-wallet-video/ Every Card You Can Add to Apple Wallet (Complete2026 List) — NeatPass https://neatpass.app/learn/cards-you-can-add-apple-wallet iOS 27 Unlocked: Create & Customize AppleWallet Passes — QuantoSei News https://news.quantosei.com/2026/05/05/apple-plans-to-let-users-build-their-own-passes-in-ios-27-wallet-app/ Add your driver's license to Apple Wallet —Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/111803 Use Express Mode with transit cards, passes, andkeys in Apple Wallet — Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/105123 When will your state let you add your ID toApple Wallet? — Cult of Mac https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-wallet-id-states Additional Links Apple Wallet — Boarding Passes overview https://www.apple.com/wallet/ Pass2U Wallet (third-party pass creator) https://www.pass2u.net/ Where you can ride transit using Apple Pay —Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/118625 Supported vehicles for Apple car key https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211234 TWZKG for MagSafe Wallet, 5 Cards Holder with Stand, Magnetic Phone Wallet Stand for iPhone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCG3K1GKWebsite: The PodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTakNetwork@gmail.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@OldMacGang

    44 min

  3. 30 APR

    Text to Speech

    The Old Mac Gang talk about their use of text to speech functions available on your Apple products. How to Use Text to Speech on Mac: The Complete Guide (2026) — AnySpeech https://anyspeech.io/blog/how-to-use-text-to-speech-on-mac Text to Speech on Mac: Tools, Apps & AI Alternatives (2026) — AI Dictation https://aidictation.com/blog/text-to-speech-mac 5 Best Text-to-Speech Apps for Mac in 2026 — WordWand https://wordwand.co/blog/best-text-to-speech-mac-app-2026 Best Text to Speech AI Tools for Mac, iOS, and Cross-Platform Users in 2025 — Apple Gazette https://www.applegazette.com/resources/best-text-to-speech-ai-tools-for-mac-ios-and-cross-platform-users-in-2025/ The Useful Mac Spoken Content Accessibility Features — MacMost https://macmost.com/the-useful-mac-spoken-content-accessibility-features.html Writers: Use Spoken Content to Proof Text on Mac and iPad — Revert to Saved https://reverttosaved.com/2023/09/21/writers-use-the-spoken-content-accessibility-feature-to-have-your-mac-and-ipad-read-words-and-help-you-proof-text/ The 9 Best Dictation and Speech-to-Text Software in 2026 — Zapier https://zapier.com/blog/best-text-dictation-software/ Matter app https://www.getmatter.com/ Instapaper https://www.instapaper.com/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@oldmacgang Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Website; ThePodTalk.Net

    41 min

  4. 23 APR

    Using Public WiFi safely

    The Old Mac Gang speaks about how they handle use (or not) of public WiFi How to Stay Safe on Public WiFi: A 2026 Guide — Simply Tech Today https://www.simplytechtoday.com/how-to-stay-safe-on-public-wifi/ Public Wi-Fi: A Guide to the Risks and How to Stay Safe — Norton https://us.norton.com/blog/privacy/public-wifi Public Wi-Fi Security Measures — What You Need to Know in 2026 — The Secure Patrol https://www.thesecurepatrol.com/public-wi-fi-security-measures/ How to Secure macOS, iOS, and iPadOS on a Public WiFi Network — Coywolf https://coywolf.com/reviews/software/how-to-secure-macos-and-ios-on-a-public-wifi-network/ Protecting Your Mac on Public Wi-Fi in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide — MacUpdate https://www.macupdate.com/how-to/protecting-your-mac-on-public-wi-fi-in-2025-a-step-by-step-guide Best VPN for Mac 2026: Fastest & Safest Mac VPNs Tested by Experts — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/231047/best-vpn-for-mac.html Using Public WiFi Safety Questions — MacRumors Community Forums https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/using-public-wifi-safety-questions.2477931/ 5 Essential Tips for Secure Public Wi-Fi Use in 2025 — Analytics Insight https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news/5-essential-tips-for-secure-public-wi-fi-use-in-2025 Tailscale https://tailscale.com ExpressVPN https://www.expressvpn.com SurfShark https://surfshark.com/ Juice Jacking Blocker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5D5DP96 YouTube: youtube.com/@FadeToChat Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    35 min

  5. 16 APR

    Apple Calendar

    The Old Mac Gang talk about Apple Calendar tips that they use. You May Be Using Colors in Apple Calendar App Wrong — MacMost https://macmost.com/you-may-be-using-colors-in-apple-calendar-app-wrong.html Apple Calendar: Color Code Events by Making Separate Calendars — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/1378257/how-to-color-code-events-apple-calendar.html How to Change Calendar Colors on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — iDownloadBlog https://www.idownloadblog.com/2020/09/15/edit-change-calendar-colors-iphone-ipad-mac/ How to Share or Make iCloud Calendars Public on iPhone and iPad — iMore https://www.imore.com/how-publicly-share-calendar-your-iphone-and-ipad How to Subscribe to Calendars on iPhone and iPad — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/subscribe-to-calendars-on-iphone-ipad/ How to Subscribe to Public Calendars on Mac — OSXDaily https://osxdaily.com/2022/02/15/subscribe-public-calendars-mac/ Apple’s Calendar App Has an Exclusive Feature I Use All the Time — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/14/apples-calendar-app-has-exclusive-feature-i-use-all-the-time/ Fantastical: https://flexibits.com/fantastical Join us at Macstock. Use the Discount Code "PodTalk" and you will get 50$ off your 3-Day Weekend Pass Macstock Pass or Creator Camp Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.Net

    34 min

  6. 2 APR

    Making Your Apple Devices Work Together

    Marty, Peter, Chris, and Charlie speak about how they keep their Mac devices all synced together on this episode of the Old Mac Gang. 6 Useful Ways To Use Apple’s Continuity Feature on iPhone and Mac — SlashGear https://www.slashgear.com/1614904/useful-ways-use-apple-continuity-feature-iphone-mac/ These Features Make the Mac and iPad Better Together (Video) — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/26/these-apple-magic-moments-show-how-well-macos-and-ipados-work-together-video/ Essential Apple Ecosystem Features and Setup for 2025 — Geeky Gadgets https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/apple-ecosystem-explained-2025/ AirDrop: The Ultimate Guide — iMore https://www.imore.com/airdrop How to Use and Troubleshoot AirDrop for Simple File Transfers — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/232442/how-to-use-airdrop.html Universal Control and Sidecar Explained: What’s the Difference? — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/611366/universal-control-sidecar-explained-mac-ipad.html Universal Control vs. Sidecar: What’s the Difference? — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/guide/universal-control-vs-sidecar/ iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia: Everything You Need to Know — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-mirroring/ YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    33 min

  7. 26 MAR

    Using your iPhone microphone

    The Old Mac Gang speak about iPhone uses as a dictation and transcription device.  Whisper Transcription — AI-Powered Offline Transcription App (App Store) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisper-transcription/id1668083311 Otter.ai — Real-Time Transcription and Meeting Notes https://otter.ai Voice Recorder Pro — Record, Edit, and Share (App Store) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-record-pro/id546983235  Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv88usbc?variant=MV88-USBC  Rode Wireless GO https://rode.com/en-us/products/wireless-go-gen-3 Samson Go Mic USB Microphone https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/598775-REG/Samson_SAGOMICS_Go_Mic_USB.html  Mini Mic Pro (Latest Model) - Wireless Mini https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMJTSVRW?tag=bgus-193836-20&th=1 Plaud  https://www.plaud.ai/ DJI Microphone https://www.dji.com/mic  RODE Wireless GO (Gen 3) https://rode.com/en-us/products/wireless-go-gen-3  YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    30 min

  8. 19 MAR

    Navigating the Apple Refurbished Market

    The Old Mac Gang looks at their experiences getting refurbished Apple products Apple Certified Refurbished Store (Official) https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished Refurb Tracker — Email & RSS alerts by model, country, RAM, and storage specs https://refurb-tracker.com Apple Refurbished Tracker — Set alerts by device type, model, price range, and specs https://applerefurbishedtracker.com Refurb.me — Browse Apple refurb stock, pricing history, and availability stats across countries https://refurb.me MacRumors: Apple Refurbished Products — Should You Buy Them? https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-refurbished/ 9to5Mac: Is Apple’s Refurbished Store Actually Worth the Money? https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/24/is-apples-refurbished-store-actually-worth-the-money/ MacObserver: How to Buy Refurbished Apple Products — Savings, Warranty & What You Get https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/apple-refurbished/ YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    34 min
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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
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marty Jencius
  • Show Website
    Old Mac Gang

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