MGG 279: Bad Motherboards, Unconnected Macs, Gmail, Hiding IPs

Dave has a MacBook Pro tale of woe to tell, then it’s off to listener questions and tips. Today’s topics include updating an unconnected Mac, sending mail from alternate addresses through Gmail, a question about hiding your IP address, and more!

Note: Shownotes are complete!

Stuff mentioned:

• The MacJury
• Mac Roundtable
• The Princeton Mac User’ Group
• LucyPhone
• Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
• Intel-based Macs: Using Apple Hardware Test
• Air Display
• Download TechTool Deluxe
• AppleJack 1.6
• NETGEAR Powerline for Work and Play (AV200)
• NETGEAR Powerline for High Performance (AV500)
• Apple Support Downloads
• Troubleshooting permissions issues in Mac OS X
• Adding a custom ‘From’ address (gmail)
• Pro HDR
• Vidalia
• Torbutton
• – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
• BackBeat Media Podcast Network
• MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced Feed – Thanks to Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley.