Old Mac Gang
Old Mac Gang
Podcast Description
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.
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The show explores a variety of relevant technology topics, focusing on app recommendations, OS updates, safety features, and troubleshooting tips. Examples of specific episodes include discussions on the best map applications, the importance of updating Apple software, and recommendations for weather apps that suit older adults.
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.
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.html - MacBook Neo Review — 6 Months Later
https://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.html - Which 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-people - Get Started with Accessibility Features on Mac (Apple Support)
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/get-started-with-accessibility-features-mh35884/mac
Section 4 — Where and How to Buy It
- Certified Refurbished Mac (Apple)
https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/mac
Where to Find the Gang
- Charlie — [email protected] | ”CyberchuckTX” in many places
- Chris — ChrisWesselmanPhotography.com | Bluesky and Flickr: @ChrisW47-az | Threads/Instagram: @chris.wesselman
- Bob — TMUG.com | ThinkBob.com | DangerousBobPhotography.com | Bluesky: @ThinkBob
- Marty Jencius — @jencius on Bluesky and Mastodon | ThePodTalk.Net
Contact the Show
- YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang
- Substack: www.Substack.com/@ThePodTalkNetwork
- Website: ThePodTalk.Net
- Email: [email protected]
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