165: 2013 Geek Gift Guide

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165: 2013 Geek Gift Guide

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Nov 25, 2013

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David and Katie run down their 2013 Geek Gift Guide. This show is full of items the hosts either have on their personal wish lists or plan to buy as gifts for others this holiday season.

Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

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Nov 25, 2013

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Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users, one geek at a time since 2009. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Hackett.

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