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Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance
Answers to your tech questions for your Apple devices and beyond. Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete come together weekly to answer your questions and discuss things of interest to Apple and Mac geeks, presenting them in ways that are both entertaining and informative for the average listener.
- 1379 - What Have I Put Between Me and the Internet?
In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, discover how to effortlessly scan documents using your iPhone’s camera, a lifesaver tip straight from KiwiGraham-QT. Having trouble with hotel Wi-Fi? Larry’s woes might sound familiar; Adam Christionson, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton will help you learn how to tackle uncooperative hotel networks with tools like GLi.Net’s MT3000 Travel Router and a few savvy browser tricks. Remember, when you’re on the go, never let your tech guard down—“Don’t Get Caught” without a solid connection!
Meanwhile, boost your Mac’s functionality with tips on optimizing Wi-Fi performance and remapping FN key settings using Keyboard Maestro, BetterTouchTool, or Keysmith. Pilot Pete also drops a nugget on reviving an unresponsive Siri—because when technology doesn’t behave, you need to know how to whip it back into shape. Plus, Adam touches on the ever-important topic of device security. Wondering if you need antivirus for your iOS devices? Stay tuned for straightforward advice and why sometimes, simpler is safer when it comes to protecting your digital life.
Press play and enjoy, folks!
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1033 for Monday, April 15th, 2024
April 15: National Anime Day
Opening QT:
00:00:01 KiwiGraham-QT Use iPhone Camera to Scan a Document to Files
GeniusScan
00:03:33 Modified AMJ to transport horses on an airplane
Always Extra Horsepower
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:08:43 Larry-My Mac didn’t want to join the hotel Wi-Fi
http://neverssl.com/
http://captive.apple.com/
GLi.Net MT3000 Travel Router
Type thisisunsafe or badidea into Chrome to bypass security warnings
When PIA is a PITA
What Have I Put Between Me and the Internet?
00:22:56 Jim-Recently Slower WiFi performance
Wi-Fi Explorer
00:30:43 Dean-How can I remap FN key settings?
Keyboard Maestro
BetterTouchTool
Keysmith
00:34:55 PorthosJon-Does SMS Still Get Through with Airplane Mode and Wi-Fi Calling?
Minternational Plans Are Permanently Half Price
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MOAR Questions (and hopefully MOAR Answers!)
00:45:23 PilotPete-QT How to Fix Siri When Siri is UnResponsive
00:48:22 Steve-Any advice for repairing a Family Sharing disaster?
tcook@apple.com
00:56:05 David-Do I need AntiVirus/AntiMalware apps on my iPhone or ...Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 1h 21min - 1378 - Grow Your Geek: Plant These Tips In Your Digital Soil
From mastering the art of batch renaming directly in the Mac Finder, pinning essential notes for easy access, to safeguarding your digital life by periodically checking your Mac’s System Settings for Privacy & Security, this episode is a treasure trove of hacks. Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton dish out indispensable Quick Tips and Answers to your burning questions, ensuring you’re always one step ahead.
They even delve into the quandary of upgrading from an Intel iMac, the lifespan of M1 Macs, and whether it’s time to consider a Synology DiskStation for sharing those precious memories. Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared in the digital world.
In the back forty, discover Cool Stuff Found with recommendations like stash.new for effortlessly shareable documents, the Anker Travel Power Strip for power on the go, and innovative solutions like Sleepwatcher for a seamless Wi-Fi experience upon waking your Mac.
The episode rounds out with software gems like Text Blaze, Text Expander, and Keyboard Maestro to turbocharge your typing efficiency. Whether you’re pondering a hardware upgrade, looking to streamline your digital workflow, or just in search of the next great gadget, this episode packs a punch with actionable insights and expert advice to keep you ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1032 for Monday, April 8th, 2024
April 8: Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Batch Rename Right In The Mac Finder
00:04:25 PCUnix & Steve Hammond-QT-Notes allows Pinned Notes
00:06:50 Michael-QT-Use your iPhone and…Don’t Get Lost!
00:10:52 Alex-QT-Set a secondary alert to remind of important birthdays
00:15:02 Uncle Jamie-QT-Drag a Document’s Title Bar Icon to Move or Share like the Finder
00:16:34 QT-On your Mac, periodically check System Settings > Privacy & Security > All options to make sure the apps you want approved STAY approved (especially Accessibility, Full Disk Access, and Screen & System Audio Recording)
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared
00:25:52 Andrew-Do I Need To Upgrade my Intel iMac?
00:41:28 Hal-How long will M1 Macs be Supported by Apple?
Apple’s Vintage and Obsolete Terminology
00:45:23 Jim-Should I Get aSynology DiskStation to share my videos and photos with friends and family?
Synology DS423+
UGreen NASync
00:56:17 Digging into Adam’s Tech
Chronosync Network
01:00:47 PSA for Upgrading to a New DiskStation
Cool Stuff Found
01:08:18 Dave-CSF-stash.new for creating easily-sharable documentsMon, 08 Apr 2024 - 1h 22min - 1377 - Why Don't They Tell Us That Exists?
Dive into a trove of tech treasures, from the power of force-quitting multiple apps in unison to the novelty of linking notes with a simple >> in Apple’s Notes app. Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton help you discover the secrets to customizing your Home Screen, leveraging your personal voice on iPhone, and why swapping Regex for ChatGPT could revolutionize your text parsing. They even explore the realms of secure data storage on iCloud with tools like Cryptomator and Proton Drive, ensuring your digital life is both organized and fortified. With tips on silencing unknown callers, expanding Spotlight’s reach, and the utility of using multiple Ethernet ports on a Synology DiskStation, this episode is jam-packed with insights. And remember, when tinkering with your tech or securing your digital domain, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared.
In an episode brimming with quick tips and cool finds, the trio doesn’t stop at just data security and efficiency hacks. They delve into the mysteries of disappearing apps, the significance of checking your DVD reader, and the revelation of tools like Files List Export for managing your digital files more effectively. With a nod to MacScan3 for those concerned about security and a spotlight on the Spatial Viewer app, it’s clear that staying ahead in the tech game requires constant curiosity and a willingness to explore the unspoken features of our daily tools.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your digital workflow or enhance your device’s security, this episode is a testament to the Mac Geek Gab’s enduring mantra: navigating the digital world smartly ensures you never “Don’t Get Caught” off guard.
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1031 for Monday, April 1st, 2024
April 1: International Fun at Work Day (also National Sourdough Bread Day)
Apple Founder’s Day
Quick Tips
00:00:01 James-QT-Force Quit allows multiple selections, too!
00:04:44 Change “Relaunch Finder” to “Quit Finder”
defaults write com.apple.finder QuitMenuItem -bool true
Morning SaMBa
00:13:26 QT-Type two greater-than signs into the body of a Note to link to another note
Tags in Notes
00:16:00 Scott-QT-Shortcut to Silence Unknown Callers on/off
00:18:07 Creating Custom Home Screens
00:20:27 Personal Voice on iPhone
Elevenlabs.
00:24:16 PCUnix-QT-Use ChatGPT instead of Regex for Parsing Text
00:27:55 Kent-QT-1030-More Quick Look Quick Tips
Why Don’t They Tell Us That Exists?
00:30:25 Ben-QT Followups
00:34:47 Richard-QT-Expand the Size of Spotlight Search
Sponsors
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This week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, featuring Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, is jam-packed with actionable advice for all things Mac. Kick off with a life-hack: always snap a photo of your airport parking spot to find it easily upon return. Discover the convenience of QuickLook by simply holding the Space Bar, and dive into customizing your Mac experience with tools like Karabiner-Elements and Keyboard Maestro for remapping keys and automating tasks. The episode doesn’t stop there; it dives deep into optimizing your home network with mesh systems and the latest in Wi-Fi technology, comparing Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and the futuristic Wi-Fi 7, ensuring your setup doesn’t get left in the digital dust.
When it comes to safeguarding your digital life, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared. The team covers the importance of using your mic’s mute feature wisely, backs up data with Carbon Copy Cloner, and secures your network with the latest and greatest tools. Tips on preventing iCloud sync mishaps with the .nosync option, and a discussion on whether antivirus software is a necessity for Mac users, provide you with the knowledge to protect your devices and personal information. Every minute is filled with insights and tips designed to empower you to get the most out of your Mac and network setup, without getting caught by common pitfalls.
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1030 for Monday, March 25th, 2024
March 25: Tolkien Reading Day
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-When parking at the airport, take a pic of your parking location and immediately Favorite it.
00:06:29 Simon-QT-A QuickLook QuickTip by holding the Space Bar
00:08:52 Doug-1028-Remapping Command Key and Automating Zoom Calls
Karabiner-Elements
FileMaker
Better Touch Tool
Keyboard Maestro
Display Menu
Conference Call in Real Life
00:15:09 Using your microphone’s mute switch versus Zoom’s mute switch…the pros and cons.
00:19:00 Bob-QT-MGG 1026 – Backing up family laptops
Carbon Copy Cloner
Tailscale
00:21:42 Martin-QT-1029-Use .nosync to keep folders from syncing to iCloud
Sponsors
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Networking Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:33:16 Kalle-How best to upgrade my network to mesh and add Ethernet?
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 1h 19min - 1375 - Everything Was a Sock Account
Tackle syncing issues on iPhone’s Photos app and introduce a life-changing Conference Focus mode to streamline your digital life as Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton kick off this week’s Mac Geek Gab. They don’t stop there; they reveal how to free up disk space by removing specific log files, simplify photo attachments on Mac, and navigate Terminal’s Help menu like a pro with tools like tldr-pages and the Dash app. Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared in your digital life.
When it comes to addressing listener questions, your three favorite geeks don’t hold back. They delve into the nuances of Desktop & Documents syncing with iCloud, the necessity of iPhone backups, and even brainstorm a DIY proximity sensor for hotel rooms using Raspberry Pi for that extra peace of mind.
Video sharing solutions for private family moments get a spotlight, recommending platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and Rumble. For the audiophiles, the discussion shifts to choosing the right external speakers for Macs, with nods to AudioEngine A2+ and HomePod Mini. Plus, they share cool finds like the Brane X smart speaker from SXSW and innovative tech for local network browsing and sound mixing, proving that when it comes to tech, staying curious and informed is key.
Press play and enjoy!
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1029 for Monday, March 18th, 2024
March 18: National Sloppy Joe Day (also Awkward Moments Day)
Quick Tips
00:00:01 PorthosJon-QT-Manually resume Photos Syncing on your iPhone
00:04:39 Create yourself a Conference Focus mode
00:13:25 rnDoug-QT-Remove specific /var/log files to free up disk space
00:15:56 Ben & PorthosJon-QT-Attach Photos the Easier Way(s) on Your Mac
00:17:34 MyFaceIsTooBig-QT-Use the Terminal’s Help menu to see (some) well-formatted man pages
brew install tldr
tldr-pages (for iPad and Mx Macs)
Dash app (in Setapp)
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:24:39 Michael-Do you use Desktop & Documents Syncing with iCloud?
Hazel from Noodlesoft
00:30:50 Andrew-Do I really need to backup my iPhone, though?
iMazing
00:40:03 GC-Proximity sensor for hotel room so you know when housekeeping has come?
Beryl Travel Router
littleBits (Raspberry Pi)
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Dive deep into a treasure trove of cool stuff found, from a lightning-fast AI image generator that might make you feel like you’re living in a Wall-E world or maybe just turn you into a cat, to Karabiner-Elements for customizing your Mac’s keyboard, showcasing the infinite customization possibilities for your tech lifestyle.
That’s right, on this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton also explore tools for enhancing your online security with DNS over HTTPS, utility gems like Particulars for macOS system information, and the Vasco Translator V4, ensuring you’re always understood, no matter where your adventures take you. The discussion shifts to smart home management with HomeLog for HomeKit, offering insights into your HomeKit activity that will make you want to put that in your tinfoil hat and smoke it. They didn’t forget about the online shoppers, highlighting the CNET Shopping Extension for snagging the best deals and the indispensable AirBuddy app for keeping tabs on your AirPods’ battery life, all while ensuring your tech gear is always on point with the latest gadgets like the Targus Cypress backpack and HyperPack Pro with FindMy.
The episode isn’t just about discoveries; it’s packed with quick tips to enhance your digital life, from using a shared note for those midnight musings to a shortcut that extends your Apple Watch’s battery life. They tackle listener questions head-on, solving mysteries from sudden watch battery drain to podcast volume drift potentially caused by an accidental Apple Watch crown spin, and even the best practices for merging Apple iCloud services into a family plan.
This episode is a masterclass in making the most of your Apple ecosystem, spiced up with show business insights and listener contributions that underscore the community’s vibrant engagement. Remember, in the ever-evolving tech landscape, stay informed, stay ahead, and “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1028 for Monday, March 11th, 2024
March 11: National No-Code day
Cool Stuff Found
00:00:01 Patrick-CSF-SDXL Lightning – FAST AI Image Generator
We Might Live In Wall-E World or You’d Be a Cat
00:05:22 MyFaceIsTooBig-CSF-Particulars, a macOS System Information Utility
Pi-Hole DNS
1.1.1.1
DNS over HTTPS
00:11:23 TLatkins-CSF-HomeLog for HomeKit logs all HomeKit activity – MGG 1022
Put That in Your Tinfoil Hat and Smoke It
00:15:02 JG-CSF-Headway (like Blinkist, and on Setapp)
SetApp comes to EU iPhones
00:17:52 DaddyJapan-CSF-Karabiner-Elements for Customizing your Mac’s Keyboard
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In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, the trio dives deep into a plethora of tech tips that could revolutionize your digital lifestyle. Kicking things off with a savvy reminder from Craig about opting for Apple Engraving while preserving your device’s resale value, the conversation quickly moves to the underrated utility of Hot Corners and the magic of slide typing on an iPad. Notably, Peter brings a game-changer with BackBlaze’s data recovery solution, emphasizing its free USB restoration service.
For the aquatic adventurers, a quick tweak to prevent your Apple Watch Ultra from prematurely entering Depth mode could save your battery life. The episode also sheds light on miscellaneous quick fixes like using the Notes app for storing recipes and the significance of tracking IP address reservations to maintain your home network’s harmony.
The discussion seamlessly transitions to addressing listener queries, ranging from connecting Thunderbolt displays to Windows laptops, to changing iCloud email passwords, and even dissecting an unusual audio bug affecting your Mac’s left-right balance.
The hosts share insights into creating compelling show art using DALL-E prompts, underlining the importance of creativity in the tech space.
As the conversation wraps up, a critical reminder to safeguard your hearing steals the spotlight, with recommendations for products like Eargasm and Loop Earplugs to prevent auditory damage.
Throughout, the catchphrase “Don’t Get Caught” weaves its way into the narrative, serving as a clever nod to staying ahead in the fast-paced world of technology without falling prey to common pitfalls.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1027 for Monday, March 4th, 2024
March 4: International DM/GM Day
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Craig-QT-Apple Engraving that Doesn’t Lower Resale Value
00:03:51 Andrew-QT-Don’t forget about Hot Corners
StreamDeck
00:08:12 Harvey-QT-Slide typing in an iPad
00:11:42 Peter-QT-BackBlaze Saves the Day & USB Service is “Free” –
00:13:12 QT-Keep your Apple Watch Ultra from going into Depth mode (and burning battery) when casually swimming: Settings > General > Auto-Launch > Threshold When Submerged > At 3ft
Also “Background App Refresh” -> TONS of Apps working!
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MOAR Quick Tips
00:22:42 JT Ray-QT-1026-Other UDP or Force Restart Fixes App Icons (maybe it’s like a Safe Mode restart?)
00:26:37 Todd-QT-1026-For recipes I just use Notes
Just The Recipe
Ulysses
Markdown
Marked App (available in Setapp)
David Sparks Markdown FieldguideMon, 04 Mar 2024 - 1h 27min - 1372 - We Need Realistic React Time
In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into the intricacies of tech life, ensuring you’re equipped with the nerdiest of tips to streamline your digital existence. From the revelation that the Vision Pro battery indicator’s shyness disappears with a little shake, to the lifesaving advice of embracing the UDP method for your iPhone’s safety, the trio has you covered.
They didn’t stop there; the discussion ventured into the practicality of adding company logos to your contacts and creating a dedicated “Appointments” contact card for all your reminder texts. Meanwhile, the realm of queries from the audience brought to light the perennial question of the necessity of backups, with iCloud hailed for its ease of use, and the best practices for managing your Mac’s Network Service Order to optimize speed.
Tips on handling accidental notification taps and strategic advice for replacing drives in Synology DiskStations were also on the table, ensuring your tech toolkit is nothing short of comprehensive.
But it’s not all work and no play; the episode also explores the lighter side of tech with cool finds like ‘Just The Recipe’ for clutter-free cooking, and innovative uses of MagSafe mounts in the kitchen, proving that technology can indeed be your sous-chef.
Whether you’re a seasoned tech aficionado or a curious newbie, this episode is packed with insights to elevate your digital savvy. And remember, in the fast-evolving tech landscape, staying informed is your best armor. So, don your geekiest gear and dive into this treasure trove of tips and tricks. After all, in the wise words of the Mac Geek Gab crew, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared in the digital world.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
* 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1026 for Monday, February 26th, 2024
Feb 26: National For Pete’s Sake Day
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Mark M-QT-Vision Pro battery indicator only appears when battery is moved
00:02:52 More on Vision Pro Batteries
00:05:43 Rick-QT-Be aware of active search filters in Mail and other apps
00:07:09 David-QT-Remember the UDP method…it’ll save your bacon (and your iPhone) someday!
00:11:24 PorthosJon-QT-More Apple Vision Pro Tips
Waterfield Apple Vision Pro Shield Case
Lens Filter Pouch
00:19:04 Carsten-QT-Use Signal App for controlled sleep on sent messages
00:21:37 Ben-QT-Open and Close Finder Info Window with Command-I
00:24:44 Todd-QT-1024-Add Company Logos to Contacts, too
00:25:44 Andrew-QT-1024-Create an “Appointments” Contact Card for all appointment reminder Texts
Sponsors
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Dive into the latest Mac Geek Gab episode where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton share the coolest Quick Tips and answer your burning questions, all while exploring the newest tech on the block. Discover how to leverage your Lock Screen widgets for instant app access, marvel at the Apple Vision Pro’s accessibility prowess, and get the scoop on smart switches for your most stubborn devices. Ever wondered about the secret predictors in Pixar movies or how to juggle multiple Safari windows with ease on your Vision Pro? They’ve got you covered. Plus, find out which AirPlay 2 receivers to consider, the smoothest transition away from Evernote, and whether one Thunderbolt hub can rule them all. And for those dual AirPods moments? Yes, you can share that movie experience seamlessly.
But that’s not all – the episode is packed with cool finds like a lens pen for keeping your gear spotless and Widgy for crafting widgets that satisfy even the deepest tech cravings. Whether you’re eyeing the Vision Pro, contemplating your note-taking app escape route, or plotting the perfect home tech setup, this episode is your go-to guide. Remember, in the fast-evolving world of tech, staying informed is key. So, tune in, soak up the wisdom, and as always, Don’t Get Caught unprepared in the digital age.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1025 for Monday, February 19th, 2024
Feb 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Alex-QT-Use Lock Screen Widgets to Open Their Corresponding Apps
How does TrueDepth Work?
00:07:19 Mark-QT-Apple Vision Pro Accessibility Features
Equal Accessibility YouTube Channel
00:12:43 First Look at Vision Pro
Meta Quest 3
Quest supports Spatial Video
00:17:44 Dan-QT-1024-Use a smart switch to power cycle pesky devices
WALL•E
00:20:00 Pixar movies predict what Apple is going to do
00:24:08 Terry-QT-1024–You CAN have multiple Safari Windows with Vision Pro.
00:26:40 Terry-QT-Leave a clock open in Vision Pro so you can always know the time
00:30:06 Bill-QT-Use OnyX to Humanly Read Terminal Man Pages
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Celebrate the monumental 1024th episode of Mac Geek Gab, a digital fest that aligns with National Clean Out Your Computer Day, marking a significant milestone in the podcast’s journey.
In this special installment, John F. Braun makes a special guest appearance, joining forces with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton for an episode brimming with insights and camaraderie. From the nuances of gibibytes versus gigabytes to Adam’s firsthand experience with the Apple Vision Pro, the episode is packed with valuable quick tips that span the tech spectrum.
Highlights include optimizing your Mac’s functionality with simple commands, leveraging Siri for calculations, and embracing the power of live text translation. The team also dives into the world of cool stuff found, showcasing everything from cutting-edge printers to the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro, not forgetting essential advice on scammer vigilance. As the MGG community celebrates this 1K episode, remember the show’s mantra, “Don’t Get Caught,” ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game without missing a beat.
This episode isn’t just a celebration; it’s a treasure trove of tech tips and tricks designed to elevate your digital life. Dive into the Apple ecosystem with listener-submitted quick tips for the Apple Vision Pro, discover the convenience of re-downloading Siri’s voice, and learn to enhance your iMessaging with effects. The episode also sheds light on essential tech tools and apps, from the ForeFlight Voyager for Vision Pro to the indispensable Google Chromecast HD for travelers.
As MGG ventures into its next kilobyte of episodes, it stands as a beacon for tech enthusiasts seeking knowledge, entertainment, and community. So, gear up for an adventure in technology, guided by the wisdom of Mac Geek Gab, and always stay one step ahead: Don’t Get Caught in the tech whirlwind without this great community at your side!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1024 for Monday, February 12th, 2024
Feb 12: National Clean Out Your Computer Day
00:00:01 QT-Assign a Contact Name to Companies Who Routinely Text you
00:03:40 Gibibytes vs. Gigabytes
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:04:23 Adam’s Had The Vision Pro For a Week
Streamyard’s Landscape view default
Quick Tips
00:14:38 MGG Hangout talking Mac Web Browsers (and anything else!): Sunday, 2/18, 4pm ET
00:17:31 Saurabh-QT-Quick Tips for Apple Vision Pro
Cattywampus
00:29:09 Juirj-QT-Command-click the filename in title bar to see path location (pronounced: “Yuriy”)
00:30:49 Mike-QT-Recipes in Notes have tap-to-convert
00:33:29 Ben-QT-Hide and Show Spotlight on Your Mac with Command-Space, keeping its contents intact!
00:37:54 Use Siri for Calculations, too!
00:38:14 QT-Translate using live text in your camera app!
00:40:51 Nick-QT-Re-download Siri’s Voice to Avoid The Robots!
00:42:09 Mark-QT-Disable Printer Sharing to Make AirPrint Work
Printopia
00:43:59 JJuhl-QT-Long-press the blue send button to send an iMessage with effects
Sponsor
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 1h 31min - 1369 - Surviving Audio Death
This week on Mac Geek Gab 1023, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive deep into the tech that enhances your Apple ecosystem experience, starting with Adam’s anticipation for his Vision Pro arrival. Obsessing over sound quality, they share insider tips on using StreamYard, Audio Hijack Pro’s Speech Isolation, and RX Voice De-Noise to elevate your audio game.
Quick tips abound, from a Finder file preview trick with TextSniper to utilizing Apple Vision Pro and Zeiss Inserts for an enhanced visual experience. macOS Sonoma’s new feature allows you to set limits on Time Machine backup space usage, and for the international traveler, Joe’s query on using Mint Mobile internationally under the new Minternational Plans is addressed. Also, don’t miss out on Siri’s new ability to read messages in non-English languages with iOS 17.4, and master your Mac Messages with keyboard shortcuts for efficiency in communication.
Your questions spark intriguing discussions, from iCloud’s HEIC upload conundrum to searching for a superior macOS photo manager, with Mylio Photos standing out as a prime recommendation. Troubleshooting “Significant Location” settings on iOS, ensuring message synchronization across devices, and displaying your current Wi-Fi network name without a deep dive into settings are all tackled.
Discover new gadgets in Cool Stuff Found, like Spigen’s ArcField Watch Stand, Anker’s foldable MagGo Wireless Charging Station, and the cost-saving Chipolo “Perfectly Imperfect” FindMy Card. As always, remember, Don’t Get Caught unprepared in the fast-evolving tech landscape. Dive into these discussions and tips to stay ahead, and never miss a beat in optimizing your Apple experience.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1023 for Monday, February 5th, 2024
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:02:06 MGG Hangout talking Mac Web Browsers (and anything else!): Sunday, 2/18, 4pm ET
00:05:47 Adam’s Vision Pro is on the way
Joanna Stern Vision Pro Review
00:09:47 Sound Quality
StreamYard
Audio Hijack’s Speech Denoise
RX Voice De-Noise
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Todd-QT-Copy in Finder File Preview
TextSniper
00:12:53 John-QT-Tip on Apple Vision Pro and Zeiss Inserts
00:18:12 DLH-QT-macOS Sonoma lets you set Time Machine Backup Space Usage Limits
00:20:26 Joe-How do I use Mint Mobile Internationally now with the new Minternational Plans?
00:22:15 Joe-QT-Go Back after opening new Safari Tab closes that tab
00:23:12 Tanel-QT-With iOS 17.4 Siri Can Read Messages In Non-English Languages
00:24:40 Ben-QT-997-Mac Messages Keyboard Shortcuts for Tapback, Reply, and Edit
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In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab 1022, dive into the savvy world of tech tips with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. Discover the ease of sharing App Store links by long-pressing the app icon, and get the lowdown on iMessage’s quick flight information feature using Apple’s Data Detectors. Stay updated with watchOS 10.3’s latest on the Apple Watch Ultra2 and the O2 sensor. Apple’s iOS 17.3 brings a game-changing Stolen Device Protection Feature, ensuring you’re always a step ahead.
Warm up with PorthosJon’s quick tip on setting your Express Transit Card and creating custom credit card numbers for big purchases. Plus, dive into the Smart Home universe with Cory’s tips on managing everything with HomeAssistant and insights into Caseta Light Switches, HomeKit Security Logs, and using Google Sheets for HomeKit data logging. Don’t miss out on the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener Companion Converter and clever ways to illuminate your midnight bathroom runs with motion sensors and LED light strips.
Get your questions answered and tips shared as Brian asks about Text Replacement Syncing with tools like TextExpander and Rocket Typist. Bob brings in travel hacks asking about Universal Travel Adapters and eSIMdb.
In the ‘Cool Stuff Found’ segment, discover Richard’s find – the Minix NEO P3 100W Charger, and Andrew’s addition of MyRadar Weather Radar to CarPlay. Get in on the latest tech with PopSockets AI (with show-and-tell from Dave!), Lawyer Jeff’s TMNotifier for Time Machine updates, and Bruce’s alert that MenuMeters has been resurrected.
Remember, in the fast-paced world of technology, always stay alert and “Don’t Get Caught” missing out on these essential updates and clever hacks.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
* 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1022 for Monday, January 29th, 2024
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Share an App Store Link to an App You Have by Long-Pressing the icon (in App Library or even Spotlight results)
00:04:30 Kent-QT – Quick Flight Information in iMessage
ADS-B System
Data Detectors
00:08:00 Ericka-watchOS 10.3 does NOT remove the O2 sensor from previously-purchases Apple Watches
Apple Watch Ultra2
00:13:00 Todd Apple’s iOS 17.3 has Stolen Device Protection Feature
00:17:58 PorthosJon-QT-Set your Express Transit Card…for Warmth!
00:20:01 PorthosJon-QT-Create bespoke credit card numbers ahead of large purchases
Sponsors
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Smart Home
00:25:22 Cory-Using HomeAssistant to manage EVERYTHING
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 1h 22min - 1367 - Nerd Math
This week’s Mac Geek Gab kicks off with Adam’s dive into the Apple Vision Pro universe. He shares his buying experience, mulling over pricing, the necessity of extra storage, and the benefits of AppleCare+. Make sure you subscribe to ensure you hear about his experience of using it while doing programming work!
Don’t miss the quick tips, like using Siri to ping your keys without opening the Find My app, or Todd’s advice on iPhone’s Magnifier app to enable image descriptions. But remember, in the world of tech, as in life, Don’t Get Caught unprepared!
Then, the show takes a quirky turn with ‘Nerd Math vs. Pilot Math,’ sparking a playful debate. Dive into the listener mailbag with Ken’s Gmail login woes post-password change and Jim’s quest to restore from a backup after downgrading macOS. Learn about backing up before you leap into an OS upgrade, and explore the intricacies of macOS Mail’s relationship with Gmail.
The episode wraps with discussions on the latest in Mac temperature monitoring tools. It’s a blend of practical advice, tech deep dives, and a hint of humor – a perfect recipe for keeping your digital life running smoothly and staying one step ahead!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1021 for Monday, January 22nd, 2024
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:02:49 Adam Ordered an Apple Vision Pro
Vision Pro Pricing and Buying Experience
Extra Storage
AppleCare+
Using the Vision Pro for Programming Work
00:19:43 SPONSOR: BetterHelp. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GEEKGAB and get on your way to being your best self.
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Siri – Find My Keys… Pings them without having to open “Find My App”
00:21:30 Ben-QT-Open iPhone App Library Folder by tapping on mini-icons, not large ones
00:23:06 Todd-QT-Enable Image Descriptions and More in iPhone’s Magnifier app
00:28:59 Nerd Math vs. Pilot Math
00:30:15 Makenz-1020-You CAN send audio messages via SMS
00:31:54 Drewski-QT-Lazy Shift Finger: SOLVED
System Settings / Accessibility / Keyboard / Keyboard Settings / Input Sources / Edit / Capitalize words automatically
Sarcastic Mode With Mixed Case While Texting
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:37:05 Ken-macOS Mail won’t login to Gmail after a password change
Google Retiring App-Specific Passwords
00:50:39 Jim-How do I restore from a backup after downgrading macOS?
Time Machine with Option Key to Browse Other Backup Disks
Backing up BEFORE you upgrade your Operating System
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MOAR QUESTIONS AND TIPS!
01:03:44 Steve-1010-Set Your Mac not to ask you for a sudo passwordMon, 22 Jan 2024 - 1h 17min - 1366 - Apple's Hidden UI Tricks
In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, episode 1020, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a variety of quick tips and deeper tech insights, ensuring you don’t get caught unprepared in the digital world. They kick off with practical advice on keeping your Luggage AirTag batteries fresh, a smart move for any tech-savvy traveler. Jedd chimes in with a crucial tip: disable the ‘Raise to Listen’ feature in Messages to avoid sending unintended audio messages. They also shed light on a common misconception: the Downloads Folder is not synced across devices, a vital tidbit for file management.
The trio then navigates through the nuances of Apple’s user interface, exploring how Apple still acts true to its innovative roots. They address a critical security question from Rob about the safety of disabling Gatekeeper for third-party app installations, highlighting Apple’s Gatekeeper ‘spctl’ command. Further, they tackle a unique issue raised by Jedd regarding a specific Mac causing printer resets, offering a solution involving http://localhost:631/printers/ and the ‘cupsctl WebInterface=yes’ command. The episode also touches on the pitfalls of using Low Power Mode on laptops and provides insights into choosing the best standalone router, discussing options like RT6600ax, WRX560, Eero, NETGEAR Orbi, TP-Link Deco, UniFi Express, and the GL.inet Beryl X Travel Router.
With these tips and tricks, listeners are well-equipped to navigate Apple’s hidden UI features and more, always staying one step ahead.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1020 for Monday, January 15th, 2024
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Jeff-QT-Keep your Luggage AirTag batteries fresh
00:02:02 Our jobs at CES
00:05:13 Jedd-QT-Disable Messages – Raise to Listen to keep from sending unwanted audio messages
00:09:17 Todd-QT-1013-The Downloads Folder is not Synced
Hazel
Keyboard Maestro
00:17:40 Jim-QT-iPad Add a website to Safari Favorites
Sponsors
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00:25:00 Apple Still Acts Like Apple
Vision Pro Pre-Orders Begin on January 19th
00:31:02 The CES 2024 Experience
00:36:17 Thanks to our CES 2024 Sponsors
Carbon Copy Cloner
MacUpdater
Kolide
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:37:24 Rob-Is it safe to disable Gatekeeper to install third party apps?
Apple’s Gatekeeper ‘spctl’ command
Tim Doesn’t Want That Call From Jeff
00:43:27 Jedd-Why does one Mac cause my printer to reset?
http://localhost:631/printers/
cupsctl WebInterface=yes
00:49:39 Low Power Mode on Your Laptop can be problematic
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Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 1h 17min - 1365 - Tech That Fuels Other Tech
Dive into the latest tech marvels from CES 2024 with Mac Geek Gab’s special episode featuring Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton. First up, get the scoop on the OhSnap 4, a game-changer in the world of gadgets, debuted right at the start of the episode. Then, unravel the mystery of Qi2, the new wireless charging standard that’s taking over – Mophie’s JuicePack Qi2 is just one example of this cutting-edge technology. But that’s not all! Discover the innovative replacements for barcodes by Idyllic Technologies, a revolutionary step in digital identification.
As the episode progresses, WiFi 7 emerges as the new norm, with giants like TP-Link and Netgear showcasing their latest offerings. And for the eco-conscious tech enthusiasts, there’s a segment on the new wave of solar cells from Ambient Photonics and Solaires, marking a significant leap in renewable energy tech.
Remember, in the rapidly evolving world of technology, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” off guard by the next big thing!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1019 for Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Tech From CES 2024
00:01:46 OhSnap 4
00:04:22 Qi2 is everywhere…what is it?
Mophie JuicePack Qi2
00:08:33 Idyllic Technologies replacements for bar codes – I do not think that is the correct website!
00:11:55 Our CES 2024 Coverage Sponsors
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MOAR TECH
00:13:22 WiFi 7 is also everywhere.
TP-Link Wi-Fi 7
Netgear Wi-Fi 7
00:17:48 New Solar Cells coming. Ambient Photonics and Solaires
00:21:31 MGG 1019 Outtro
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Dave’sWed, 10 Jan 2024 - 22min - 1364 - Looks Like We Made It
In this special episode of Mac Geek Gab, direct from their first day at CES 2024, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into an array of innovative gadgets. Kicking things off, they discuss the versatile Yarbo, a remarkable machine that doubles as a snowblower and lawnmower, catering to your seasonal needs. They then shift gears to the Kenyon Electric Grills, perfect for the modern griller seeking a sleek, electric alternative. The journey continues with Vasco, a travel essential for the tech-savvy wanderer, followed by an exploration of OClean’s dental technology, which promises a revolution in oral hygiene.
But that’s not all! The episode highlights eSight’s groundbreaking visual aid technology, offering new possibilities for those with visual impairments. Rounding off the discoveries is Brandenburg Labs, showcasing cutting-edge tech that’s yet to hit the mainstream.
Throughout this episode, Pilot Pete and Dave remind you to stay savvy and “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared in this fast-evolving tech landscape. As always, the Mac Geek Gab podcast keeps you at the forefront of technology, ensuring you’re the first to know about the coolest stuff found at CES 2024.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1018 for Sunday, January 7th, 2024
Mac Geek Gab YouTube Channel
Cool Stuff Found at CES during the Uproad Event
00:01:54 Yarbo Snowblower and Lawnmower
00:05:58 Kenyon Electric Grills
00:08:43 Vasco
00:12:14 OClean
00:14:43 Our CES 2024 Coverage Sponsors
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00:15:54 eSight
00:18:17 Brandenburg Labs
00:21:36 MGG 1018 Outtro
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Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
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Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 23min - 1363 - Prolifically Lost
This week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast, hosted by Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, dives into a plethora of handy Quick Tips and user queries, ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game. Discover how to effortlessly name group chats in Messages and manipulate pesky items in your Mac’s Dock with a simple Option-Click trick. Time management gets a boost with travel time zone hacks and a clever workaround using TimeMachineEditor to resolve Time Machine issues in Sonoma. When it comes to managing photos, a quick tap in your iPhone’s library scrolls you to the most recent snapshot.
The episode progresses to tackle your burning questions. Learn about the versatile Lisen 3-in-1 charger for Apple devices, and explore email management techniques in Gmail and Mail.app, including sending mails from different accounts and auto-deleting messages.
The show also sheds light on options for replacing UPS batteries, managing storage space in calendars, and your three favorite geeks discuss their upcoming CES coverage plans. Don’t miss out on cool finds like Unclutter for Mac, ShortcutDetective for keyboard shortcut revelations, and WALTR Pro for file conversions.
And remember, in the world of tech, always stay alert and “Don’t Get Caught” off guard.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1017 for Monday, January 8th, 2024
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Jamie-QT-You can name Group Chats in Messages
00:03:14 Travel Time Zone Hacks
00:06:56 Ben-QT-Exclude FindMy prefs to make Time Machine work in Sonoma again
TimeMachineEditor
00:11:17 Jim-QT-Close windows when quitting an application
00:15:54 Scott-QT-Option-Click to Move Pesky Items in Mac’s Dock
00:22:19 Ben-QT-Tap Library to scroll to most recent Photo on iPhone
CES Coverage Sponsor
00:22:41 SPONSOR: CCC Backup. Looking for something better than Time Machine? Visit CarbonCopyCloner.com/MGG and get 15% off of CCC with code MGGCES24.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:24:30 Rich-Travel Charger Questions
Lisen 3-in-1 For Apple Devices
Insignia Portable Charging Brick
00:34:35 Mark-Sending Mail as other accounts in Gmail … and auto-deleting messages in Mail.app
PoBox.com
MailSteward
CES Coverage Sponsor
00:47:25 SPONSOR: MacUpdater. One of our favorite apps is also one of our favorite sponsors. Download MacUpdater to ensure you’re keeping all your apps up-to-date.
More Questions Answered!
00:48:56 Dan-Replacing a UPS or a Battery?
00:57:13 Ron-Calendar says I have insufficient storage space
AppleScript for Deleting Old Calendar Events
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 1h 25min - 1362 - Where The Gems Are Found
Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton uncover digital gems just for you. Starting with Quick Tips, Tony reveals how dragging from search results can add apps to your iPad and iPhone dock, while Andrew shares a geo-fencing trick to send your location to friends and family. Discover the art of delayed email sends with Bruce’s tip on customizing Mail.app, and laugh as Todd teaches Siri to do the laundry.
In tech talk, unravel the complexities of the Meross Garage Door Opener system, the innovative iSmartGate, and iOS 17.2’s new widgets and improved time entry features. But remember, when extending your AppleCare+ plan, Bruce’s advice is key: don’t get caught with a single option.
The conversation shifts to your burning questions. JP asks about the best Bluetooth speaker options for TV that won’t muffle dialogue, leading to insights on Sonos Trueplay, Mirai Speakers, and HomePods. Mike introduces the concept of Key Signing Parties for secure iMessage, while Harvey explores the limitations of the Journal app’s search function.
If you’re stepping into the smart home arena, Gene’s query about where to begin is a gold mine, highlighting LIFX Bulbs, Philips Hue, Meross Outlets, Nest Thermostats, and Schlage Smart Locks. And for a bit of fun, discover Jackbox Games for group entertainment, and learn how to liberate your Audible library with Libation, Prologue, and OpenAudible.
In this episode titled “Where The Gems Are Found,” you’re sure to unearth a trove of tech wisdom with your three favorite geeks. Press play and enjoy!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1016 for Monday, January 1st, 2024
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Tony-QT-Drag from search results to add app to iPad and iPhone dock
00:02:50 Andrew-QT-Send Location to Family n Friends via geo-fencing
MyQ is Broken with HomeKit
Meross Garage Door Opener System
iSmartGate
00:12:15 Bruce-QT-Customize Delayed Email Sends in Mail.app (and Paul)
Also, Ben in our Discord created a script!
00:15:05 Todd-QT-Siri Knows How to Do The Laundry
Merlin Bird ID
00:17:57 Allan-QT-Set Mac Mail to send Plain Links
00:21:27 Andrew-QT-iOS 17.2 Adds new Widgets to iPhone
AeroWeather
00:23:37 LockTutor-QT-iOS 17.2 adds better time entry on iPhone
00:24:41 Bruce-QT-Extend your “single option” multi-year AppleCare+ plan
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:31:29 JP-Best BlueTooth Speaker Option for TV that Doesn’t Muffle Dialogue?
Sonos Trueplay
Mirai Speakers
HomePod
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 - 1h 21min - 1361 - A Geeky Christmas — Mac Geek Gab 1015
In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, episode 1015, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive deep into a mix of quick tips and detailed tech advice. Starting off, they tackle the nuances of macOS and iOS, like resetting notifications in System Settings and sending emails to contact lists with ease. They also explore practical hacks for everyday tech challenges, such as decreasing quote levels in mail messages and adding threads to the Dock in macOS with Sonoma/Safari. The trio doesn’t stop there; they get creative with ‘Cablenastics,’ discussing ways to manage cable chaos behind your desk using tools like metal coat hangers and Command Strips for wire organization.
The episode then shifts to answering listener questions, offering insights on topics ranging from migrating to new routers, like Synology Mesh with RT6600ax, to leveraging dual internet connections for increased reliability. They delve into hardware queries, such as the adequacy of a 47W charger for a MacBook Pro and its accessories, and share personal experiences like Adam using an iPad as his primary travel device. For those pondering data management, they discuss copying Time Machine backups to new drives and backing up using ChronoSync. And, as always, they keep it engaging with ‘Cool Stuff Found,’ where Adam costs Dave money with the latest gadget, CarLink 5.0. Remember, in the world of tech, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1015 for Monday, December 25th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Brad-QT-Reset Notifications in System Settings
00:04:48 QT-Send eMail to a list of people in Contacts App
00:08:02 Todd-QT-Decrease Quote Level in a Mail Message
00:09:43 Andrew-QT-Run Threads on macOS with Sonoma/Safari’s “Add to Dock”
Cablenastics?
00:12:55 Ed-1011-Is it Cablenastics?
00:14:32 SoccerDad-QT-1011-Straighten a metal coat hanger for pulling cables over the back of the desk
Fishtape
00:15:22 Bruce-QT-1011-Use a Beanbag to Hang those Cables
00:16:08 Teresa-QT-1011-UseCommand Strips to hook wires on the back of your desk
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:22:23 John-Advice for Migrating to New Router
00:27:47 Synology Mesh with RT6600ax, MR2200ac, WRX560
APC ProtectNet
Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protectors
00:37:40 Kirit-Using Two Internet Connections for Reliability
00:42:58 David-Is a 47W Charger Enough for my MacBook Pro and accessories?
Anker 47 Watt 2 USB-C Port Charger
00:47:00 Adam’s Using an iPad as Primary Travel Machine
00:52:01 Adam’s Anker Store in his Office
00:53:50 Yan-Can I Copy Time Machine to a New Drive?
Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 1h 21min - 1360 - The Student Becomes The Master
This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and savvy tricks for Mac and iOS users. Discover how to efficiently manage iPhone and iPad reminder notifications with a simple pull-down gesture, and explore the versatile uses of Reminders App URLs beyond mere web links.
Resetting Spotlight to the center of your Mac screen has never been easier, and for those Message enthusiasts, macOS 14.2 introduces the convenience of sending stickers directly from the right-click menu. iOS 17.2 steps up the game with new features including Journaling and Qi2, along with a handy Translate to Action button. Don’t miss out on the keyboard magic with the Shift and Option keys, and embrace the utility of widgets for one-time password apps. The episode also delves into the nitty-gritty of using PassKeys and bypassing Google’s default authentication methods.
In the questions and tips segment, listeners bring up real-world scenarios, like auto-arranging Mac windows for different monitors and sending non-interrupting messages. Discover how apps like Moom, Stay, Line app, and SlyDial can enhance your productivity and communication. For the puzzle enthusiasts, learn how to use Shortcuts Workflow for adding crossword puzzles, and there’s even a cool shortcut for telling the family when food is on its way.
The episode wraps up with some cool stuff found, including Fix for storing all your manuals and repair videos, Fourble for creating podcasts from any MP3 collection, and insights on PayPal Honey for Safari.
Remember, in the world of technology, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” off guard!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1014 for Monday, December 18th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Yufasa-QT-Pull down on iPhone and iPad reminder notifications to manage that Item
00:06:03 Alex-QT-Reminders App URLs can be More than just web links
00:08:51 James-QT-Reset Spotlight to the Middle of Your Mac’s Screen
Bartender 5
Setapp Family Plan
00:15:34 macOS Sonoma’s Bespoke Web Apps
BZG Apps Unite & Coherence
00:18:07 QT-macOS 14.2 Lets You Send Stickers from Messages’ Right-Click menu
00:18:58 DLH-iOS 17.2 brings Journaling, Qi2, Translate to Action button
00:21:19 Xavier-QT-Try the Shift Key and the Option Key
00:23:23 Crampy-QT-Use Widgets for One-Time-Password apps
00:26:48 Using PassKeys
00:28:51 Bypassing Google’s Default Authentication
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:33:07 SurfDaddy-Is there a way to auto-arrange my Mac’s Windows for different monitors?
Moom
Stay
00:38:02 2ShortPlanks-How do I send a non-interrupting message?Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 1h 23min - 1359 - Yummy Worms and Batteries
This week on Mac Geek Gab 1013, you’re in for a treat with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton sharing their tech wisdom. Starting with Quick Tips, learn the nifty trick of using Command-Drag to force a file to open with a specific app, and understand why copying as pathname doesn’t escape spaces. Gary brings a quirky query about AirTag battery cleaning (spoiler: no licking involved!), and Bob suggests naming your AirTags with the battery date for hassle-free management. Plus, discover how to truly delete messages on macOS and effectively manage the space consumed by them. And if you’re into Apple gear, there’s talk about AirPods naming conventions and a handy tip about triple-clicking to select a paragraph.
The episode then dives into your burning questions. Jerry wonders how to open Zoom links directly in Zoom instead of Safari – the solution lies in Velja for macOS. Chuck puzzles over “Uninstalled Apps” using data on his phone, while Mickey gets curious about Adam’s background in tech podcasting. Joe seeks ways to free up his Mac’s disk space, and Sean needs help merging two Photos libraries.
In the Cool Stuff Found segment, discover Zoom for Apple TV, ways to watch movies together using SharePlay or Plex, and new updates like ChronoSync 11 and Kopia for savvy backups. There’s also a mention of the Roborock Q8 Max, a robot vacuum that might just make your life easier.
And remember, in the world of technology and especially in this podcast, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared or uninformed! Press play and ensure your safety by learning at least five new things together with your three favorite geeks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1013 for Monday, December 11th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Todd-QT-Command-Drag onto an App to Force it to Open the File
00:03:14 Brad-QT-Copy As Pathname doesn’t escape the spaces
00:06:20 Gary-QT-Alcohol -v- File AirTag Batteries & Spigen Airtag Wallet
How many licks does it take to clean an AirTag battery?
00:09:23 Bob-QT-Add Battery Date to Your AirTag Names for Easy Management
They Have No Lickable Batteries
00:10:58 Todd-QT-Truly Delete Messages on macOS
00:12:32 Managing Space Consumed by Messages
00:16:56 AirPods Naming Conventions
MMM worms
00:20:08 Ben-QT-Triple Click to Select a Paragraph
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:23:38 Jerry-How do I open Zoom links directly in Zoom instead of Safari?
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Inside Mac Radio with Scott SheppardMon, 11 Dec 2023 - 1h 25min - 1358 - There's a DAC in Your Dongle
In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of quick tips and user questions, ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game. Starting with a nifty trick from James, learn to quickly access photos in iPhone messages with a press and hold on the ‘+’ icon. Kent reveals a game-changer: sharing AirTags with other users, and JT Ray adds convenience with an Apple Logo Shortcut for text messaging. Amidst these quick tips, Wes highlights a PSA on inadvertently silenced notifications, and Danny teaches swiping to delete unused iPhone apps from the update list.
The trio then shifts gears to answer pressing listener questions. OldGuy seeks advice on upgrading from Intel to Apple Silicon, leading to discussions about MacUpdater and topgrade. LockTutor queries about upgrading to macOS Sonoma, while Andrew laments poor mic sound quality on Powerbeats during phone calls. Dallas’s issue with audio fading in every song play sparks a conversation about DACs…in dongles (ahem).
The episode wraps up with a ‘Cool Stuff Found’ segment, featuring innovative tech like the AirFly by TwelveSouth, Draftable for PDF comparison, and smart lighting solutions like Lumary and Twinkly lights. Remember, in the ever-evolving world of technology, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1012 for Monday, December 4th, 2023
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 James-QT-Press and Hold + in iPhone Messages to Access Photos with one tap
00:03:04 Kent-QT-You can now share AirTags with other users
Air-Tag/Find My – Credit Card Form Factor by eufy
MagSafe PopSocket Wallet
00:09:27 JTRay-QT-Add an Apple Logo Shortcut to use for Text Messages and more
TextExpander
00:14:19 Wes-PSA-Notifications Inadvertently Silenced
00:19:47 DannyRe-QT-Swipe to Delete Unused iPhone Apps in Update List
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:23:15 OldGuy-Advice for Upgrading from Intel to Apple Silicon?
MacUpdater
topgrade
00:30:04 LockTutor-Is it OK to Upgrade to macOS Sonoma?
MailMaven
00:37:52 Andrew-Powerbeats Mic Sound Quality Bad on Phone Calls
POTS = Plain Old Telephone System
00:46:32 Dallas-Why Does My Audio Fade In Every Time I Start a Song Playing Through My Dongle?
There’s a DAC in My Dongle
Show Business
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Cool Stuff Found
00:51:42 CSF=AirFly by TwelveSouth
00:55:35 Rod L-CSF-Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 1h 22min - 1357 - Trust The Nav
Step into the world of Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton, where tech tips and tricks are just a swipe away. Discover the simple yet game-changing tip of swiping to delete digits in iPhone calculators, and elevate your MacOS messaging efficiency with the ‘⌘E’ shortcut – proving that hoping for the best is never the plan in tech! Enhance your Waze experience by setting the ideal re-route threshold and ensure your navigational prowess never falters with offline maps. This segment is a goldmine for those looking to streamline their digital life, so don’t get caught without these hacks!
In the next phase, the podcast delves into practical solutions for everyday tech challenges. Learn to merge hundreds of videos on your iPhone seamlessly with tools like iMovie and DaVinci Resolve. Unravel the mystery behind Siri’s selective announcements, and explore how to reclaim your Mac’s elusive disk space. For remote access enthusiasts, discover the potential of Tailscale and Screens Connect for connecting to Windows machines from afar.
This episode is packed with valuable insights for tech enthusiasts and casual users alike, ensuring you’re always one step ahead in the digital world. Remember, in the realm of technology, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1011 for Monday, November 27th, 2023
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 Ben-QT-Swipe Left (or Right!) to Delete Typed Digits in iPhone…and Calculator
Muscly Memorable
00:04:07 QT-MacOS Edit Last Message -> ‘⌘E’ is Edit Last Message -v- right clicking and hoping! (Hope is NOT a plan) + more! (Look at edit menu)
00:09:17 Porthos Jon-QT-Set Waze’s Re-Route Threshold
Trust The Nav
00:12:32 Download Offline Maps to Your iPhone
00:14:17 Jeepster-QT-Downgrade from Sonoma to Ventura with Time Machine’s Help
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:22:04 Phil-How do I stitch together 400 videos on my iPhone?
Stitching together in iMovie
DaVinci Resolve (available for free)
00:32:16 John-Why Won’t Siri Announce Calls & Texts on my iphone 15?
Beware Unmuted Pinned iMessage Chats
00:40:06 I Block Myself Sometimes!
00:42:10 Steve-Why is Free Disk Space a Mystery on my Mac?
00:49:21 Larry-How do I connect to my (remote) Windows Machine?
Tailscale
Screens Connect
00:55:19 Stephen-Do Complications Increase Apple Watch Battery Usage?
Show Business
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Cool Stuff Found
01:01:56 Ian-CSF-1008-Use WiFiman or Polycam for 3D Room Mapping
01:02:50 Eliot-CSF-Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 1h 21min - 1356 - The Finest Green Bubble Potatoes
Dive into quick tips like using Command-Shift-V to paste without formatting, clicking on the desktop to clear windows and reveal Sonoma Desktop Widgets, and understanding the differences between created and edited dates in Notes. Learn about the upcoming RCS messaging for iPhone, not end-to-end encrypted, and the nuances of setting up primary contacts in macOS. Get your questions answered about USB-C ports, viewing photos in your library, and managing AppleID Family Sharing across international borders. Discover shortcuts for mirrored display mode, and explore options for USB volume control knobs from StreamDeck, YMOO, Vaydeer, and DROK.
The episode also delves into hardware recommendations, discussing the best 27″ monitors for retina-spoiled eyes, including LG Ultrafine, ViewSonic, and Philips Creator Series. In the ‘Cool Stuff Found’ segment, uncover the brilliance of the Viewsonic VX1655-4K-OLED screen and the efficiency of TextSniper for grabbing text. Learn about affordable offsite backup solutions like iDrive E2 for Synology HyperBackups and Arq Backup.
Remember, in the world of tech, it’s crucial to stay informed and innovative, so “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1010 for Monday, November 20th, 2023
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Welcoming Adam Christianson to the Show! (starting in December)
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Joe-QT-1008-Paste without formatting with Command-Shift-V
00:08:22 Mark-QT-Click on the desktop to clear your windows and reveal your Sonoma Desktop Widgets
00:11:17 Jeepster-QT-Click The Date in a Note to See Created vs. Edited Dates
00:12:57 Neal-QT-Link to set up Touch ID -v- Password for sudo Command!
Hardly Never
00:16:11 RCS Messaging comes to iPhone in 2024 (but it’s not end-to-end-encrypted)
Finest of All Green Bubble Potatoes
00:25:22 Ben-QT-Edit Distribution Lists in macOS Contacts to set primary email, phone, and address
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:29:30 Larry-Hub -v- USB-C Port. Which Is Faster?
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
00:37:11 Mark-Can I View Photos in my Photos Library Without Copying Them In?
00:43:20 Dan-Can I Do AppleID Family Sharing A cross Int’l Borders?
VPN into Canadia
00:47:06 JOakley-How do I put my Mac into Mirrored Display mode with a keyboard shortcut?
00:49:43 Tony-Is There a USB Volume Control Knob? – 3 + StreamDeck
YMOO S04 MultiMedia Control Knob
Vaydeer USB Volume Knob Multimedia Controller
DROK Lossless Computer Controller Adjuster
00:54:25 Rich W-What’s the best 27″ monitor for my Retina-spoiled eyes?
LG Ultrafine 27” ...Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 1h 23min - 1355 - You Have Our Permission
This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive deep into the nitty-gritty of your Apple products starting with some savvy Quick Tips. Discover how a simple left-to-right tug in iPhone Messages can revolutionize your reply game, and get the low-down on summoning the Keyboard Viewer for those elusive special characters. Tired of cluttered docks? Learn how to minimize windows straight to the app icon. Embrace your inner tech-hero by mastering thoughtful gift-giving with the help of ChatGPT, and remember, integrating Quick Tips into your daily routine is a surefire way to streamline your digital life – “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!
The conversation heats up as listeners get the scoop on nuke-and-pave for Apple Silicon Macs, troubleshoot AlDente for optimal battery life, and parse out Apple’s Thunderbolt 4 cable complexities. Customize your StandBy mode with Paul’s queries, and navigate the crowded landscape of robot vacuums with insights on Roborock versus Neato units. Fernando seeks a magic spell to disable Command-H and avoid app-hiding mishaps. In Cool Stuff Found, the focus shifts to OWC’s drive speed magic for iPhones, BlackMagic’s disk speed sanity checks, and Robster’s shoutout to OpenSpeedTest’s self-hosted solutions for keeping your network swift. Stay ahead of the curve with these gems, and never get left in the digital dust.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1009 for Monday, November 13th, 2023
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 JG-QT-Tug Left-to-Right in iPhone Messages to Start a Reply
00:03:21 Neal-QT-Show Keyboard Viewer to Quickly Type Special Characters
00:06:59 Rod L-QT-Minimize Windows to App Icon instead of Dock
00:09:31 QT-Be a hero this year! Ask ChatGPT to help you come up with thoughtful gifts – have it ask you questions!
00:15:43 Enable Settings > Accessibility > Personal Voice
00:20:36 J.F.-QT-How Does a QT become part of your workflow – and a “Help” Menu Quick Tip
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:27:10 Rand-Can I Nuke-And-Pave my Apple Silicon Mac?
00:35:39 Ronald-Problems with AlDente & Battery Life
00:43:47 Ben-Apple’s Over-Engineered Thunderbolt 4 Cable
00:50:48 Paul-How do I customize StandBy Mode?
00:58:43 Ari-Which Robot Vacuum Is Best?
Roborock
Neato D10
01:06:17 Fernando-How can I disable Command-H to keep from accidentally hiding my apps?
Show Business
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Cool Stuff Found
01:10:44 SteveHammond-CSF-OWC Drive Speed for iPhone
01:12:04 CSF-BlackMagic Disk Speed Test makes it easy to check speeds of disks and cablesMon, 13 Nov 2023 - 1h 19min - 1354 - 5,862 Days of Pre-Flight
This week on Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive headlong into aviation apps, tossing Quick Tips like confetti along the way. Get the lowdown on everything from X-Plane’s virtual skies to Sentry ADS-B’s real-time flight data, and manage your electronic cockpit with apps like ForeFlight and FliteDeck Pro.
Discover how to jazz up your iPhone lock screen widgets, effortlessly identify shuffled Lockscreen photos, and streamline your contacts with a personalized “My Card”. macOS 14.1 is in the spotlight with its new tapback feature that keeps your conversations engaging.
In the quest for Mac wisdom, the duo tackles the big questions: to migrate or nuke-and-pave when moving to a new Mac, and which Mac to get when upgrading from Intel. Safari’s potential memory leak in macOS 14.1 sparks debate, while tips on tagging photos in macOS and turning emails into reminders keep your digital life on point.
Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” in tech snafus—instead, arm yourself with knowledge on migration safety with Synology Drive and other syncing solutions. Plus, the episode is peppered with Cool Stuff Found, from the utility magic of Plain Clip and Texts consolidating messaging apps to the cutting-edge RoomPlan API for spatial planning, ensuring you’re always one step ahead of the tech curve.
Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things with your two favorite geeks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1008 for Monday, November 6th, 2023
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00:02:52 5,862 Days of Pre-Flight!
X-Plane
ForeFlight
Sentry ADS-B AHRS
Electronic Flight Bags
FliteDeck Pro
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Change the Color of Lock Screen Widgets By Tapping on (and Stylizing) the Clock
00:11:47 QT Hold globe at bottom of iOS keyboard and select left/center/right Keyboard icon to type w/one thumb
00:13:50 Henry-QT-Identify Lockscreen Shuffled Photos
00:16:46 Kent-QT-Setting up Your “My Card” in Contacts
00:18:58 QT-macOS 14.1 brings tapbacks front-and-center
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:23:20 Bill-To Migrate Or Nuke, That Is The Question
00:32:46 Glen-Upgrading from Intel to…Which Mac?
MacUpdater
00:39:28 Is Safari in macOS 14.1 having a Memory Leak?
00:41:16 Neal-Is Migration Assistant Safe with Synology Drive and other third-party syncing engines?
00:44:31 LockTutor-How can I quickly tag photos?
macOS Photos Keyword Manager
00:48:45 DJ Mac-How can I create a Reminder from any email client?
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 1h 16min - 1353 - Geeky Reactions to Apple's "Scary Fast" Event
This bonus Mac Geek Gab episode sees Jeff Gamet, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton sharing their hot takes on Apple’s “Scary Fast” event. They dissect the unveiling of the new iMacs, the remarkable M3 MacBook Pros, and mull over the conspicuous absence of a Mac mini announcement. As they deep dive into the Mac’s gaming potential, highlighting titles like Minecraft, Hearthstone, and Kerbal Space Program, the trio speculates about a novel gaming platform on the horizon. And while they’re at it, there’s a candid conversation on Intel’s latest moves and its potential trajectory. Remember, in the ever-evolving tech landscape, “Don’t Get Caught” out of the loop. Tune in and stay informed!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1007 for Monday, October 30th, 2023
00:05:08 New(?) iMacs
00:09:15 No Mac mini?
00:10:30 New M3 MacBooks Pro
00:19:18 Is there a gaming market for the Mac?
00:22:15 Games… and Apple TV+
00:28:37 Games Old Geeks Play
Minecraft
Heartstone
Obduction
Kerbal Space Program
Cypher 007
Leo’s Fortune
00:31:44 More games…on a new platform?
00:35:23 Intel Upgrades…and Sonoma Praise
00:40:35 Is this the end of Intel?
00:44:29 Mac Geek Gab 1007 Outtro
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Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 46min - 1352 - Like a Caveman!
You’ve got the latest tips and tricks from this week’s Mac Geek Gab 1006 with special guest Adam Christianson joining Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete.
Dive into the efficiency realm with quick methods like opening QR codes on iOS without a secondary device and mastering keyboard shortcuts for Finder, dashes, and more. Get clued in on handy hints: Amazon’s departure from IFTTT integration, creating videos from sequential Live Photos, and making the most out of CarPlay cables.
On the gear front, don’t miss out on the MagSafe PopSockets with Wallet and Dave’s take on the Sonos Move 2. And always remember, “Don’t Get Caught” being less of a Mac geek. Dive into the know-now, and keep your tech game strong!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1006 for Monday, October 30th, 2023
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 Dan-QT-Open QR Codes on iOS Without Scanning from Another Device
00:03:02 Lawyer Jeff-QT-Sonoma Mail Links Attachments Back to their Messages
00:05:31 Spark’s Threads…and email in General
Thunderbird
00:11:13 QT-Save a link to your Google Drive “Starred” Folder
00:16:32 John-QT-Keyboard Shortcuts for Finder, Dashes, and More
00:21:59 Brian-QT-1005-Enable iCloud Syncing of forScore App
00:23:22 QT-Give Shared Libraries time to sync
When It Says It’s Syncing…Believe It!
00:28:34 PSA-Amazon is ending IFTTT integration on 10/31
00:29:47 Taha-QT-Create Video from Sequential Live Photos
00:34:36 Dale-QT-Swipe Down in iPhone Photos to Return to Gallery
00:36:54 Apple’s Scary Fast Event on Monday night
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:42:26 Paul-What’s the best CarPlay cable?
Coiled cables for USB-A to Lightning, USB-C to USB-C, and USB-A to USB-C
00:45:27 CarLink Kit Adapter
00:48:06 Ben-How do I avoid drive errors when my Mac sleeps?
OWC ClingOn Cable Lock
00:55:42 macOS Sonoma Fixes CoreAudio
00:59:30 Bill iPhone 15 or Apple watch first?
Cool Stuff Found
01:05:58 Tony-CSF-Portable Standby Mode with Battery Packs
MagSafe PopSockets with Wallet and Anker MagGo Black Battery Pack
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 1h 24min - 1351 - Saying "I Need Help" Costs Nothing
Dive into the latest and greatest from Mac Geek Gab 1005 with Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete! For a seamless tech experience, here’s what you need to know: Get full-page screenshots on iOS with the “Screen” and “Full Page” tab option. Rotate your StandBy to Portrait to quickly kill that alarm. Don’t forget to adjust your iOS 17 alarm volumes. Explore the new crop features in iPhone photos and ensure your Apple TV settings match both dynamic range and frame rate.
Need to keep an eye on your house? Just hold the TV button on your Apple TV remote to access Home View. Dive into Apple Silicon Diagnostics with a nifty Command-D trick after boot.
Got burning questions? One phone number to always alert you? Try Google Voice.
Airdrop acting weird? Learn about default applications. Explore the universe of “defaults write” commands with macOS Defaults. And for those living on the edge, Disaster Apps are here to keep you informed, from fires in California to quakes in Japan. And always remember, “Don’t Get Caught” in tech troubles!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1005 for Monday, October 23rd, 2023
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Screenshot Entire Lengthy Web Page in iOS – Tab at top says “Screen” and “Full Page”
00:02:46 Abdul-QT-Rotate StandBy to Portrait Mode to Turn off Alarm
00:03:59 QT JP Ensure iOS 17 Alarms and Timers Volume Set
00:06:20 Tony-QT-New Crop Features in iPhone Photos
00:07:16 QT-Enable Apple TV – Settings – Video and Audio – Match Content – Both Match Dynamic Range and Match Frame Rate
00:12:16 QT-See Your Home View (Cameras and more) on Apple TV: Hold the TV button until the menu appears in upper right, then navigate left to Home (or Siri)
eufy Cameras
Homebridge (Homebridge on DSM7)
00:18:56 Rob-QT-Apple Silicon Diagnostics with Command-D after Boot Options
Apple Diagnostics Reference Codes
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:23:30 John-How can I have one phone number that always alerts me?
Google Voice
Skype Voice Number
00:29:09 Bill AirDrop Default Application opening files by type.
Bing AI
00:33:31 CSF-GoodReader
00:35:50 Jürgen-Can I sync passkeys?
00:41:59 David-How do we contact Apple Customer Relations today?
Networking Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:50:34 David-Replacement for Eero Secure now that it’s discontinued?
OpenDNS FamilyShield
OpenDNS Home
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 1h 15min - 1350 - Head-Banging With AppleScript
You’ve got some juicy tidbits from Mac Geek Gab 1004 with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton. Ready?
Raise your watch, say “five minutes,” and boom – timer set. Jazz up your Notebook with emojis in the folder names, create a dedicated email address for newsletters, and if you’re into privacy, set up DuckDuckGo as your default email.
Navigating Safari 17? Set your default search for private browsing. Here’s a zinger – erasing junk in Mail wipes it for all accounts. Don’t get caught unprepared.
Migrating your Photos Library or wondering about Time Machine backups post-macOS Sonoma upgrade? They’ve got you. And if you’re hunting for that one mail client to reign supreme, they dive deep into Thunderbird Supernova, Send Later, Canary Mail, and AI assistant integrations.
Dive into your tech week informed and ready. Don’t get caught slipping!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1004 for Monday, October 16th, 2023
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT Just Raise your watch and say “Siri, twenty minutes” and a timer will set
00:02:22 Tony-QT-Unsend Delayed Email with Command-Z
00:05:27 Mark M-QT-1002-Add Emojis to Notebook Folder Names in Notes
00:07:42 QT-Create a separate email address just for newsletters
00:10:15 Get a DuckDuckGo Email Address
00:11:59 Chicago Tom-QT-Set Default Search for Private Browsing in Safari 17 for macOS and iOS 17
00:14:32 Pensacola Craig-PSA-Erasing Junk or Trash in Mail Does So for ALL Accounts
00:16:18 Email Plus-Addressing
00:19:33 Lew-Use Shortcuts to Auto-Enable Airplane Mode
00:24:28 Todd-QT-Right-Click Twice to Copy Amazon Image to Clipboard
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:30:37 Innocuoso-How do I migrate my Photos Library to a new disk?
00:37:45 QT-macOS Monterey-and-later has Resumable Copy Operations
00:39:33 Gino-Do I Need to Start My Time Machine Backups Fresh after Upgrading to macOS Sonoma?
00:40:58 PCUnix-PSA-Some Apple TV 4Ks need to be replaced to control LG Televisions
00:42:45 CrazyNinjaPapa-Replacing a Synology DiskStation with a Mac mini?
00:51:50 Walter-1003-Apple Silicon requires True Thunderbolt to Boot Externally on *some* Macs?
00:56:37 Jedd-One Mail Client to Rule Them All?
Thunderbird Supernova
Send Later for Thunderbird
Canary Mail
AI Assistant for Thunderbird
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01:10:14 Migrating To a New iPhoneMon, 16 Oct 2023 - 1h 24min - 1349 - Schrödinger's Ringtone
Dive into a tech-filled journey with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton! This week on Mac Geek Gab, they serve up quick tips just for you: from enabling your iPhone Camera’s “Spirit Level” and Grid features in iOS 17, tweaking wallpaper settings in Sonoma, to a crucial warning about editing ringtones on iOS 17.
As you listen on, they address listener questions, guiding you through choices like the optimal external SSD for a Mac mini Boot Drive, shedding light on the complexities of Bluetooth versions, and demystifying notifications like “Diagnostics are In Flight”.
Wrapping up the episode, your two favorite geeks help you discover cool tools and hacks, spotlighting gems like OnyX for macOS Sonoma and Tresorit for encrypted large file transfers. And always remember, as you navigate the tech landscape with Mac Geek Gab’s insights, “Don’t Get Caught” off guard!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1003 for Monday, October 9th, 2023
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Quick Tips
00:00:01 Rod L-QT-Enable iPhone Camera’s “Spirit Level” and Grid features in iOS 17 *
00:04:55 Keith-QT-Find My shows the route that the lost device is taking
00:09:01 rnDoug-QT-PSA-Adjust Stage Manager’s Wallpaper Settings in Sonoma
00:10:12 Scott-QT-PSA-Editing Ringtones on iOS 17 Will Lose Them
00:12:32 Stephen-QTR-Hold Space Bar on your iPhone Keyboard to Act Like a Trackpad
00:14:31 Martin-QT-Beware Tags Hiding Notes from Older Versions of macOS
00:16:30 Robb-QT-Enable Voice Isolation for Phone
00:18:34 QT-AirPods Pro Transparency is affected when you start speaking (not during phone calls)
00:20:01 Gavin-QT-Flip Your iPhone to Clean an Always-Off Screen
00:25:24 DanThurston-QT-Two-Finger Tap on Mac Dock Icon brings up that App’s windows
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:26:15 GBurlie-Which External SSD for Mac Mini Boot Drive?
OWC Envoy Pro FX
Samsung T7 SSD
00:31:00 Dick-Do I Need a New USB Cable for my SSD?
What’s the Difference Between USB4 vs. Thunderbolt (3/4) Cables? (segment starts about 47-minute mark)
00:35:24 Gray-Bluetooth Keyboard and Trackpad No Longer Pairing
TP-Link Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter
00:42:50 Differences between Bluetooth versions
00:46:09 Gary-How do I choose which fields NameDrop shares?
00:48:31 Richard-What is “Diagnostics are In Flight”?Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 1h 16min - 1348 - Support For The Tag-Challenged!
In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into a treasure trove of quick tips and solutions for Apple enthusiasts. Right off the bat, they explore quirky functionalities like cutting paper out of pictures and plopping it into Notes, crafting stickers with iOS 17, and utilizing the optimized charging mode in watchOS 10.
The duo also delves into the iPhone 15’s new 80% battery optimization feature, while also revealing how a simple battery replacement could rejuvenate an aging iPhone. The discussion transitions into handy tricks for new iPhone users, ensuring they “Don’t Get Caught” in a data drought by re-enabling Low Data Mode, and how updating to tvOS 17 allows your iPhone to locate your elusive Siri Remote.
The second half of the show is a deep dive into listener questions, where the hosts unravel the conundrum of using tags versus folders in Notes and training iCloud’s Junk Mail Filters to behave. They also navigate the maze of password management, debating the merit of frequent password changes.
Tech aficionados will appreciate the segment on the best multi-ended USB-C cables and a roundup of cool finds like the Jellycuts app for writing Shortcuts as code, making VPN apps a reality on Apple TV with Tailscale, and a review of portable, budget-friendly 1080P screens.
The episode wraps up with a look at wireless earbuds with interactive case screens, keeping listeners tuned in to the latest gadgets and gizmos in the Apple ecosystem.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1002 for Monday, October 2nd, 2023
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The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:02:27 MGG Zoom Hangout on Sunday, 10/8, 7pm EDT: Let’s Talk Email Clients and Service Providers!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Mac-QT-Cut Paper Out of Picture and Put it in Notes
00:05:06 Todd-QT-Make Stickers with iOS 17 and Store in a Stickers album
00:06:13 JT Ray-QT-watchOS 10’s Optimized Charging Mode for Some Models
00:07:15 DLH-iPhone 15 Battery Optimization Gets New 80% Option
AlDente
00:10:50 Aron-QT-Replace Your Battery for a Faster iPhone
00:12:45 QTs for Bartender
00:15:48 Larry-QT-iMessage Could Take Up To 24 Hours to Propagate on a New iPhone
00:18:46 QT-Re-enable Low Data Mode if you got a new iPhone (or a new eSIM)
00:20:24 QT-Update to tvOS 17 and your iPhone can Find your Siri Remote
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:26:42 Jeepster-Are Tags or Folders better in Notes?
00:35:09 Bill-How to train iCloud’s Junk Mail Filters?
SaneBox
00:42:03 Allison – Changing Passwords Often might not be the best advice
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 1h 24min - 1347 - Talk Nerdy To Me
In this weeks Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete jump straight into the tech jungle with a myriad of Apple tips and tricks. Starting with a listener’s CarPlay guidance to silence directions, they roll into watchOS 10 tweaks, including the revamped way of switching watch faces. Dennis Jurgensen shares insights about this change, while Doug introduces the ambient light-triggered night mode.
With a nod to “talking nerdy”, your two favorite geeks touch upon Apple Watch’s battery capacities, its waterproof design, and the intricacies of migrating data, especially when it comes to authenticator apps and eSIMs. Their commitment to the audience shines as they delve into iOS 17 features, explore health data syncing, and dissect iCloud settings.
But the tech talk doesn’t stop there. The episode dives deep into home networking, discussing data usage, mesh networks, and the quest for optimal Wi-Fi speeds. They offer router recommendations, troubleshooting pearls, and personal tales of Wi-Fi interference. With a hearty thanks to their loyal listeners and supporters, they underscore the importance of community engagement. And in the spirit of the show, Dave and Pete remind everyone, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared in the rapidly evolving world of tech.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1001 for Monday, September 25th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Jeff-QT-Tap Next Turn in iOS 17 CarPlay to Toggle Voice Directions
00:02:21 Dan Bach the Math Jock-Fun Math with 1001
00:04:29 Tony-QT-Use Double-Tap on Older Watches
00:05:38 Dennis-QT-Long Press to Switch Watch Faces in watchOS 10
00:07:33 RnDoug-QT-watchOS 10’s “Modular Ultra” face has ambient-light triggered night mode
00:09:27 Ben-QT-Check your Watch’s Battery Capacity (because we keep them for a long time)
Settings > Battery > Battery Health
00:10:31 Deborah – Waterproof Watches
00:13:30 MGG Hangouts
00:14:36 Gary-Backup and Restore your Authenticator Apps when Getting a new iPhone
00:17:30 Does an eSIM migrate to a new phone?
00:18:11 Jon-QT-Reactivate Facetime and iMessage after switching your SIM
00:19:09 CarPlay Fixes the “Alerts Only” vs. “Go” bug with sound
00:20:43 Andrew-QT-Long Press CarPlay’s AppBlock Icon for Siri
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New TiPhones, iOS 17, and Upgrading
00:23:35 PorthosJon-QT-1000-Use a Lightning to USB-C Cable to Migrate iPhones
00:27:11 Michael-Can I keep Health Data if I start from scratch with a new iPhone?
00:30:44 Makenz-How do I control iOS 17’s Featured Photos Lock Screen?
00:34:51 Bill-What Should I Do With My Old Physical SIM When I Upgrade to eSIM?
Show Business
00:39:28 Thanks to our MGG Premium Members
Fountain.fm
Networking Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:43:11 Joe-How can I see my monthly bandwidth usage by device at home?
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 1h 21min - 1346 - Thanks for Teaching Us to Fish
In this, the 1000th episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton dive into the realm of iOS 17, shedding light on offline map downloads, storage optimization, and Apple’s music recognition. They tackle a barrage of listener questions, discussing solutions for Spotify users with Shazam’s Apple Music default and quick tips for text shortcuts.
As your two favorite geeks venture deeper, they uncover iOS 17 and CarPlay intricacies, Siri’s limitations, and valuable electronics maintenance hacks. With a keen eye on innovation, they spotlight apps like Al Dente and iStat Menus and share discoveries such as Zoom’s new AI summarization feature and a fun smart wifi lamp.
As they always say, “Don’t Get Caught” missing out on the latest tips from your fellow audience members. Hitting quadruple digits is no small feat, and this is all thanks to you for listening, engaging, and staying involved. Thank you for 1,000! Here’s to even more to come!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1000 for Monday, September 18th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Download Offline Apple Maps as soon as you get iOS 17
00:03:21 QT Kent – iOS / iPadOS text suggestion phrase
00:06:25 Stephen-QT-Long-Press Shazam in Control Center for Music History
00:07:47 JT Ray-998-Can I link Shazam to Spotify instead of Apple Music?
00:09:19 QT – Clif – Quick Flight Info in Messages
00:11:37 QT-iOS 17 Settings > Control Center > Add “Ping My Watch”
00:12:13 JT Ray-QT-iOS 17 Shortcuts lets you control Cellular Data
00:14:36 QT-iOS 17 Spotlight can bring you to specific Settings panes
00:18:23 QT-Enable iOS 17 Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection for ALL Browsing in Settings > Safari > Advanced
00:19:35 QT-In iOS 17, You can tap the AA button in Safari and Listen To Webpage. Pause with Now Playing widget in Control Center
00:21:57 Siri Gets Better!
00:24:05 iOS 17 – Deep Links in Spotlight
00:25:02 QT-Split Screen View in CarPlay (not new) (and iOS 17’s “layered” view for CarPlay where you can still see what’s behind)
Sponsor
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MGG Hits Quadruple Digits
00:29:31 MGG Ep1 wasn’t MGG: TMOToGo Intro
Rich-Thank You For Teaching Us To Fish
Kent-The Value of Bullheaded Persistence
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:47:52 Joe-Should I setup my new iPhone wirelessly or from a local backup?
00:54:38 Gary – Does Photos App need to be open to find duplicates?
Remove Duplicate Photos in Photos on Mac
00:57:13 Brian-Best advice for conditioning an old battery?
Cool Stuff Found
01:00:33 CSFR-AlDente
01:02:51 JFB-CSF-MenuMeters … from MGG Ep1 (and a fork that works up to at least Big Sur)
iStat Menus
01:04:55 Saurabh-CSF-DotFiles to Automate a Clean Mac Setup
01:06:05 PorthosJon-CSF-Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 1h 18min - 1345 - Geeky Reactions to Apple's Wonderlust Event
Jeff Gamet joins Dave Hamilton today to dissect and share reactions to Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch announcements at their Wonderlust event. Topics include the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, changes to cables, thinner bezels, titanium, and more.
Listen as your two favorite geeks for the week share whether or not they’re going to be buying any of this gear and, if so, which…and why. Press play, enjoy, and don’t get caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 999 for Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
00:02:13 Apple Wanderlust Event, 2023
00:03:34 Thinner Bezels on iPhone 15
00:08:42 iPhone 15
00:22:42 USB4 Cables work like Thunderbolt cables – Mac Geek Gab 996
00:27:01 iPhone 15 Pro
00:37:52 Will you be buying an iPhone this year and, if so, which one?
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00:44:22 iOS and iPadOS 17 & watchOS 10 Due on 9/18
macOS Sonoma due 9/26
Birkin Bag
00:47:00 Apple Watch S9
Eliza on Apple ][… on your Mac!
Double-Tap: AssistiveTouch becomes tap gestures on watch
01:00:18 Apple Watch Ultra 2
01:02:39 Will you be buying an Apple Watch this year and, if so, which one?
01:08:22 AirPods Pro 2nd Gen (USB-C)
iCloud+ adds 6TB and 12TB plans.
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This Week’s MGG Premium ContributorsTue, 12 Sep 2023 - 1h 14min - 1344 - We're Just Here For The Free Wi-Fi
In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton take you on a tour of Cool Stuff Found and answers to pesky questions…with a little story time thrown in for good measure!
Kicking off Cool Stuff Found, MarkM introduced a savvy shortcut, allowing users to harness the power of the Shazam widget on the Apple Watch to identify songs swiftly. Walter stepped into the limelight with his endorsement of ChronoAgent. This tool is a must-have for those keen on syncing Logic files between two Macs, be it locally or remotely. Andrew, not to be outdone, shone a light on NETGEAR LTE modems, providing users with a reliable solution for internet failover protection. TNPapa’s praise for ShareMouse resonated with listeners, especially for those eager to share their keyboard and mouse effortlessly between a Mac and PC. Meanwhile, Dave piqued interests with his discovery of a CarPlay app, offering real-time weather maps for drivers. He also captivated audiences with a memorable anecdote about Steve Jobs, who personally ensured the inclusion of Mac Geek Gab in the iTunes podcast directory during its initial phase.
As the episode unfolds, Rosemary Orchard’s company, Snailed It, took center stage. The tech community will be thrilled to hear that they plan to honor the legacy of the late iOS developer Alex Hay. They pledge to continue the development of his essential Mac apps, ensuring his innovations live on. Jeepster then discussed the wonders of the OpenCore Legacy Patcher, a tool that breathes new life into older, unsupported Macs by allowing them to run new macOS versions.
Dave returned to the spotlight with his recommendation of SODI’s adjustable MagSafe mount, an ingenious device for those wishing to use their iPhone as a Continuity Camera. Paul, an aficionado of the entertainment world, championed Callsheet, a platform that provides a deep dive into intricate movie and show details. And for the photography enthusiasts, Pete’s suggestion of the Aureday flexible tripod is a game-changer, transforming iPhones into versatile webcams.
Answering your questions, Dave and Pete joined forces to provide crucial tips for the Mac community, offering insights on keyboard shortcuts and target disk mode. Their expertise was evident when they assisted Mr. Ed with extracting data from an older Mac. Kirit’s inquiry about integrating Xfinity’s Storm Ready Wi-Fi with personal routers led to a pivotal piece of advice: there are times where it makes sense to opt for a double NAT setup over bridge mode. Interestingly, it was highlighted that Sonos requires a Wi-Fi password to operate, a welcome requirement in today’s tech landscape. Pete, always vigilant about security, underscored the importance of disabling router default admin accounts. Lastly, Gary’s quest for an efficient way to scan QR codes on the Mac culminated in the recommendation of the QR Scan app.
Tune into Mac Geek Gab for these insights and immerse yourself in the riveting world of tech!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 998 for Monday, September 4th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Cool Stuff Found
00:00:01 MarkM-CSF-997–Shazam Shortcut for Apple Watch
00:02:23 Walter-CSF-ChronoAgent to Auto-Sync Directly Between Two Macs, locally or remote
00:06:03 Andrew-CSF-NETGEAR 4G LTE Broadband Modems for Failover Protection – LM1300 (USA-only, $85) andMon, 04 Sep 2023 - 1h 26min - 1343 - That Sweet 2.4GHz Gold
In the latest Mac Geek Gab episode, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton share nifty Quick Tips like how to quickly check your iPhone storage when apps act up, and the trick to tweak Weather app’s Location settings for widgets. They tackle listener questions head-on, offering solutions for cleaning up the Photos library, understanding Siri’s mysterious search history, navigating old versions of Pages with newer Apple IDs, and choosing the perfect Apple Watch.
Your two favorite geeks also navigate the ins and outs of Apple’s watchOS 10 user experience and compare live TV options, breaking down costs and features of major providers. Wrapping things up with a “Cool Stuff Found” segment, they highlight the multifunctional Flighty app and a new eSIM compatibility tool. Press play, enjoy, and Don’t Get Caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 997 for Monday, August 28th, 2023
00:03:05 Podcast Movement Denver 2023
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Ben-QT-See Tapbacks in Mac Messages with a Single Click
00:06:37 Rico-QT-Check Your iPhone’s Storage, Especially if Apps are Forgetting their Place
00:07:53 Bradley-QT-Set Weather App Location Privacy Settings to Allow Widgets
00:11:35 Dan-QT-Use Option+Command to Solo Specific Calendars
00:13:51 Ben-QT-996-Change Mouse Pointer Color and Fill in Accessibility
00:16:10 Mark M-QT-Buy Your Next iPhone with Rewards
Chase Unlimited Card
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:19:23 Larry-Best way to clean up my Photos library?
PowerPhotos
00:27:16 Andrew Siri Search History
00:31:01 Shazam Origin Story
00:38:20 Paul – Getting & Running Prev. ver of Pages on a New Apple ID Account
Downloading an old version of Pages and other iWork apps
00:42:37 GBurlile-Limiting Wi-Fi Data Usage When Tethering?
TripMode
00:45:45 Sean-Which Apple Watch Should I Buy?
00:50:09 New UX with Apple watchOS. 10
00:52:15 Comparing Options for Live TV (with DVR)
With Local Channels
YouTube TV ($73)
DirecTV Stream ($100)
Fubo ($75)
Hulu + Live TV ($70)
Without Local Channels
Sling TV ($55)
Philo ($25)
Cool Stuff Found
01:02:35 Chris – Daisy Disk Non-App Store ver. Scan as Admin
01:04:13 CSF-Flighty app has fantastic Apple integrations
FlightAware
TripIt
FlightRadar24
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 1h 16min - 1342 - Another Week, Another New Mac
From unlocking the secrets of the command key in Spotlight to the ins and outs of Siri commands for Apple TVs, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton leave no stone unturned. They navigate the intricacies of the Synology interface, dive deep into the custom domains world of iCloud Plus, and address security concerns by emphasizing the mantra, “Don’t Get Caught”, when using the same rescue email for custom domain emails and Apple IDs.
As your two favorite geeks pivot towards iPads and Finder’s capabilities on macOS, the conversation illuminates the nuances of SMB vs. AFP, iPhone emergency services, and the treasure trove of iPhone Life’s tip of the day newsletter. They don’t stop there; discussions range from exploring Mac backup options, unraveling Mac storage space mysteries, password and privacy necessities, to a meticulous analysis of USB-C and Thunderbolt cable compatibilities.
However, it’s not all software and cables. Dave and Pete touch on the perils and perks of Apple Silicon devices, while also diving into some engaging hardware conversations, including troubleshooting an iMac backlight issue and debating the pros and cons of computer upgrades. They then veer into the entertainment sector, discussing the sonic brilliance of a portable JBL speaker and sharing a light-hearted tale of a car stereo gone wrong. Wrapping up, they serve a sprinkle of trivia about the Atlanta airport and hint at what’s to come. Press play, don’t get caught, end enjoy learning at least five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 996 for Monday, August 21st, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Jeff-QT-892-Press Command-Return to Reveal Selected FIle in Finder
00:02:22 Tony-QT-Use Siri to Pause and Resume AppleTV
00:03:32 QT – Synology Search Function
00:05:44 Allison-QT-Make sure your Apple ID Rescue Email isn’t Tied to Your iCloud Custom Domain Address
Change Your Rescue Email
00:08:09 Adam-iPad QTs-Swipe to Screenshot, and VPN for YouTube PnP
PIA VPN
00:09:50 Arthur-QT-Use the Finder for (read-only) FTP (top only)
Transmit
CyberDuck
Forklift
00:13:17 Using Synology SMB instead of AFP, especially for Time Machine
00:18:24 Greg-QT-Repeatedly Hit the iPhone’s Home-Side Button to lock your phone (and call emergency services)
00:20:10 TIPS: iPhoneLife’s Daily Tips. Join 500,000 happy subscribers to the only free daily newsletter that reveals new things you can do with your iPhone in just one minute a day. Go to iPhoneLife.com/DailyTips to sign up for free.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:21:19 Van-What External Drives Should I Use for Backups?
OWC External SSDs
Glyph Atom EV
Samsung T7
CalDigit Tuff Nano
SanDisk Extreme (ButMon, 21 Aug 2023 - 1h 21min - 1341 - The Universe is Listening!
Adam Christianson joins Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton this week to dive deep into a slew of Apple-centric topics. They kicked off with a series of Quick Tips, guiding users through optimizing cellular data settings, using keyboard shortcuts in Pages, and even the quirky tip of FaceTiming oneself. In a (literal!) blast from the past, Dave shared his recent lightning-related woes, resulting in a new Mac purchase and highlighting the often-overlooked importance of device backups, especially post technical snafus.
Cool Stuff Found began by explored the intricacies of hardwiring networks using MoCA technology, and the benefits of the BetterSnapTool for screen setups were extolled. Apple Music’s new Discovery Station was thrown into the spotlight, promising listeners a fresh musical journey. Adam wrapped things up with his take on the Belkin iPhone Mount, a MagSafe-compatible gem.
Press play and listen as your three favorite geeks help keep you informed, entertained, and sure you Don’t Get Caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 995 for Monday, August 14th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Mode > Low Data Mode
00:04:25 Ben-QT-Use Shift+Command+N To Insert New Page in Pages Page Layout docs
PopChar for Mac
00:08:01 Tony-QT-Freeform is now a Share Sheet option on iPhone
00:10:06 SteveHammond-QT-994-You can even FaceTime yourself
00:13:42 Jim-QT-Option-Click in Displays’ Resolution List to get More Options
00:16:09 Using Displays in Portrait Mode
Use Displays – “More Space” to temporarily get more screen real estate
00:22:19 QT – Call & Ask!
SiriusXM Pricing (check “Streaming Only”)
Private Parts
00:27:48 Jamie-QT-Use Accessibility to See Your Mac When the Screen is Sleeping
MonoPrice.com
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00:34:02 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac X is an all-in-one utility that can help all of us in the Mac Geek Gab community keep our Macs clean and safe. Get 5% off CleanMyMac X today (and for two weeks only!) at MacPaw.app/macgeekgab.
00:35:23 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
Lightning Deals…A New Mac!
00:37:10 You Can DFU Revive a Mac! (just not Dave’s Mac)
Backups…Funny Timing
MacBook Air M2 now on Refurb – https://refurb.me
Double-Press-then-hold on Apple Silicon Power Button for Internet Restore
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 - 1h 23min - 1340 - You Just Hit a Bump
Delve into a treasure trove of Quick Tips and advice for the Mac community with your two favorite geeks as they kick off this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode! Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton start with screenshot shortcuts, followed by a spotlight on using Spotlight instead of System Settings. They discuss the surprising advantage of Long-Pressing frequently used apps, keyboard battery alert features, and even some Finder tricks for good measure.
When the topic of travel woes comes up, from the inability to check Siri for AirTag Battery Level to the absurdity of struggling with hotel Wi-Fi in Times Square in 2023, they dish out as many tips as they can, including how to dry out a Lightning Port and using services like ParkWhiz to save on parking in major cities.
In the “Your Questions Answered” segment, Christopher’s concern about protecting his family from scams leads to a valuable discussion on cybersecurity. Dave and Pilot Pete also answer Adam’s query about using a dock on a desktop Mac, troubleshoot Arthur’s problem of deleted mail accounts reappearing, and provide guidance on how to remove someone else’s photos from one’s library.
With plenty of insights about Macs and beyond, we’re reminded: “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared in the digital world. The show even manages to incorporate a clever solution using ChatGPT, making it a must-listen for every Apple enthusiast.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 994 for Monday, August 7th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Press Spacebar after Command-Shift-4 for Screenshots to Get Entire Window
00:05:06 Donna-QT-Test Long-Pressing on Frequently-Used Apps to Find Shortcuts
00:06:43 Chicago Tom-QT-Use Spotlight Instead of System Settings – But wait! There’s more!
00:11:08 ChatGPT Saves the Show
MacGPT
Midas M32
00:17:41 Greg-QT-Messages Won’t Let you Re-order the Photos and App Store icons
00:18:55 Gary-QT-Keyboard Battery Alert Feature in CleanMyMac X
00:20:19 PSA: You Lose your ability to check AirTag batteries – CR2032
00:22:37 Allison-QT-Turning on Maximize Compatibility Tethering turns on 2.4Ghz
00:25:35 Todd-QT- Using Facetime Video Camera as a “back up” camera
00:27:32 MyFaceIsTooBig-QT-Use Command-Key Shortcuts to rock the Finder
Command-Plus&Minus in Finder List view expands/contracts the height of entries
00:31:44 Glenn-QT-Shake your Mac’s mouse cursor to enlarge (and find) it!
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Travel Tips, Woes, and Fist-Shakes!
00:37:14 No Siri for AirTag Battery Level
00:38:44 Drying Out a Lightning Port
00:44:29 Macstock VIIMon, 07 Aug 2023 - 1h 18min - 1339 - The MGG Caucus @ Macstock 7
For this special episode, Dave Hamilton hosts the “Mac Geek Gab Caucus” live from the Macstock Conference. Joined by a robust panel including Pilot Pete, Allison Sheridan, Jeff Gamet, John F. Braun, and Adam Christianson, they launch into a retrospective on automation on Mac platforms, showcasing their diverse preferences for managing automation tasks. From AppleScript’s humble beginnings to the current state of affairs with JavaScript, IFTTT, and Zapier, listeners are offered a wealth of insight on tools and techniques to enhance their Mac experience. They then segue into the critical subject of backups, reminiscing about the evolution from third-party software to the now ubiquitous Time Machine, and the panelists impart wisdom on the myriad of contemporary options for data protection.
As the conversation flows, the topic of backups converges with the advent of cloud storage, leading the group to discuss the challenges and benefits of the streaming revolution. The divide between the cable cutters and sports devotees gets addressed, offering creative tips for optimizing one’s viewing experience across platforms. The final leg of their journey centers around Apple’s pain points, particularly Siri’s issues, product line complexity, and inconsistent interfaces.
They cap off the episode with Stump The Geeks: answers to live listener queries on web browsers, iCloud spam filters, and Bluetooth connectivity issues on Mac. Guided by their collective motto “Don’t Get Caught,” the caucus offers its gratitude to listeners and opens the floor for impromptu Q&A, ensuring Mac enthusiasts walk away enlightened and entertained. Press play and enjoy!
Thanks to Steve Sheridan for capturing this photo of us all!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
* – Introduction and Setting the Scene at MacStock
* – MacGeekGab Caucus: Introducing the Talking Stick Tradition
* – Topic 1: Automation Tools on Mac
* – Introduction to AppleScript and Script Editor
* – Sources for learning programming: Apple Developer site and a book
* – Happiness with current state of automation versus the past
* – SPONSOR: HOPWTR – Get 20% off!
* – Podcast: T-Minus Space Daily
* – Topic 2: Backups!
* – Importance of Snapshots and Network Backups
* – Backing up data with Drobo and cloud storage
* – The benefits of cloud storage.
* – Topic 3: Media Consumption
* – Dilution of TV programming and quality
* – Time Machine Backup for External Drive
* – The Uninteresting Devolution of the Conversation
* – Complexity in product line and decision-making difficulties
* – Troubles with Wi-Fi calling and default email addresses
* – Frustrations with Apple’s iCloud spam filters and missing emails
* – Troubleshooting Bluetooth Issues on Mac
* MGG 993 Outtro
* The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
* Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
* BackBeat Media Podcast Network
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 1h 05min - 1338 - Tech, Travel, AI, & Audio Cool Stuff Found
This week on Mac Geek Gab, hosts Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton delve into a plethora of Cool Stuff Found. There are too many to list, but they include a new listener find, YouGetSignal, an open port check tool crucial for maintaining seamless connectivity by revealing blocked and open ports in user networks. The discussion then transitions to the controversial tool, watermarkremover.io, which removes watermarks from photos. Despite its impressiveness, it elicits ethical questions about intellectual property theft. Drawing parallels with Napster’s decline and Apple Music’s affordable, legal alternative, they underline the importance of accessible legal choices over morally questionable methods. With the show’s ethos in mind, “Don’t Get Caught” using such tools without considering their implications.
The conversation later veers towards technicalities and challenges in the digital age. They clarify a detail about the Eve weather device, explaining its connection via matter and thread instead of Wi-Fi, and express their plan to further explore this topic in future episodes. They also introduce SMTP2go.com, a free service acting as an SMTP server, ideal for sending emails from custom domains. A lighthearted discussion ensues about the comical possibility of massive email volumes due to increasing listener counts.
As they wrap up, your two favorite geeks emphasize nurturing the geek culture, fostering a community bound by common interests. Pilot Pete exemplifies this by blossoming into a geek, courtesy of the show, reminding listeners of the transformative power of shared knowledge.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 992 for Monday, July 24th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Bob-990-Use macOS’s Built-in Wi-Diagnostics
00:03:55 Tony-QT-Reply to Messages with Voice on Apple Watch
Eats Shoots and Leaves
00:06:21 QT-Rename an SD Card that’s locked
00:07:52 QT-Allow for Urinal Inspiration
Business Brain Podcast
00:11:31 Ben-QT-Quit the Dock to Empty Trash Again
00:12:56 Bob-QT-990-Ideas for Remembering Ideas
00:15:58 QT-Invoke Emergency Call and Medical ID
Sponsors
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Cool Stuff Found
00:21:37 David-CSF-988-There IS a Qi Mouse: Corsair Dark Core
JoinHoney.com/MGG
00:24:40 Matt-CSF-Espanso, a free, github-hosted Text Expansion tool
00:26:22 Donna-CSF-A...Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 1h 18min - 1337 - That's Not Junk Mail, Apple
Opening with a hack about the Apple Watch weather app, hosts Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete journey into diverse topics including naval aviation in Pensacola and how to navigate the tricky waters of Apple Mail’s spam filters. They exchange insights on Apple’s seemingly erratic spam filtering and propose potential solutions such as disabling the feature entirely or seeking mail hosts with robust spam filtering systems. A cautionary reminder: “Don’t get caught” with legitimate emails in your junk folder! The hosts continue with their deep dive into Apple’s ecosystem, discussing third-party alternatives to Finder like Forklift.
Tackling listener queries, Pilot Pete and Dave share solutions on importing burst photos and tips for managing Finder tabs. The show is also punctuated with helpful tidbits such as the value of keyboard shortcuts on iPads and Macs alike, as well as using the Adaptive Transparency feature of AirPods Pro Gen 2 for hearing protection.
As tech problems arise—such as MacBook Pros mysteriously disconnecting from the internet or wallpaper settings reverting to default—the hosts offer practical troubleshooting tips, emphasizing the importance of regularly checking settings and controls. The dynamic duo further delve into device management during power outages and offer advice on resetting the Apple TV remote.
Wrapping up the episode, your two favorite geeks discuss recent events at Plex, potential storage solutions, and share personal anecdotes, reminding listeners to continually engage, explore, and “Don’t get caught” in tech snafus.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 991 for Monday, July 17th, 2023
Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Apple Watch Weather – Tap in the middle of the hourly “circle” to change from temp, to temp+precip, to precip percentage
00:02:52 MyFaceIsTooBig-QT-Follow Github Repositories for App Updates
MacUpdater
MGG Calendar
MGG Discord
00:05:43 macOS Apple Mail catching too much spam
00:15:42 PCUnix-QT-Select Text Using the Keyboard…on both Mac and iPad
00:20:30 Chicago Tom-QT-Option-Click Sound Menu Bar to change input device
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:25:54 Judy-How to Import a Stubborn Photo into Apple Photos?
00:29:09 KYEngineer-What does Show Tab Bar on the Mac’s Finder do?
ForkLift
PathFinder
Setapp
00:34:22 Aron-UsingMon, 17 Jul 2023 - 1h 17min - 1336 - If It Ain't Broke, Fix It 'Til It Is!
In this high-flying episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton unleash a treasure trove of quick Mac tips and tricks. They kick things off by zooming through system settings, with Pilot Pete navigating users on a shortcut to access them with the Option key. Not stopping there, the duo dive into accessibility customization, chat about the iPhone’s app icon wiggle-speed, and unleash the power of Siri on Macs – who knew typing to Siri could be so handy? But wait, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared, as they segue into the savvy world of phone insurance, exploring self-insurance and credit card backup plans.
The action doesn’t stop as they turn the Wi-Fi up to 11, discussing network upgrades, optimizing power levels, and channel selection. A hiccup with Time Machine backups on Synology NAS is thwarted with potential fixes. Phone in hand, they then globe-trot into mobile carriers and eSIMs, perfect for those Alaskan escapades. On the final descent, they spotlight the podcast-perfect Mackie DLZ Creator mixer, and before the landing gear comes down, they share gratitude for the community, plug Pilot Pete’s aviation-centric podcast “So There I Was”, and give a shoutout to Mac Stock. Strap in, because this episode takes you on a roller-coaster ride of Mac wisdom.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 990 for Monday, July 10th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 PilotPete-QT-Option+[Keyboard Controls] Brings up System Settings for Brightness, Mission Control/Appearance, or Sound
00:02:52 Tony-QT-Take a Screenshot to Easily Zoom Everything on iPad or iPhone
00:05:22 Todd-QT-Get Your iPhone Apps to Wiggle Mode Faster!
00:06:56 Chicago Tom-QT-989-Use Siri on the Mac to Take a Quick Note…Silently, and without Stealing Focus
00:13:19 Matt-July 11-12 is Indie App Sales Day…Over 60 apps with discounts!
00:14:38 OldGuy-PSA-T-Mobile Autopayment Discount Only for Debit Cards now
00:20:34 Allison-PSA-Tailscale Breaks Keyboard in Sonoma
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:26:56 Gary – Why Can’t I Take a Screenshot of my Prime Video?
00:29:37 JTRay-How can I get more than 2TB of iCloud Storage?
00:32:34 Melissa-When Is It Time to Upgrade My Wi-Fi?
TP-Link Deco
00:40:21 Jamie-Advice for Setting Up My Own Wi-Fi Mesh?
eero
Wi-Fi Explorer
Cell Phone Signal Strength: *3001#12345#* Cool Cell Phone Codes
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 1h 19min - 1335 - Just Call It Touch-Touch
In this Mac Geek Gab episode, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete start with app permissions and then dive into the world of shortcuts, offering valuable resources like MacSparky’s field guide. Listener Ben contributes a shortcut for opening folders in the Finder, and the hosts discuss the magic of the option key and terminal shortcuts.
They highlight advanced Mac OS command-line tools and share tips for activating Siri without a mouse. They urge listeners to experiment with Siri’s efficiencies across devices. A travel tip comes from a listener about manually adjusting the iPhone time when traveling, and they debunk the myth about phones causing flight disruptions. The hosts emphasize the need for system-wide clipboard managers and explore the usefulness of keyboard automation tools.
Dave and Pete endorse training Apple’s filters to manage junk mail, stressing consistent efforts for efficiency. They recommend QR code scanner apps, share a unique QR code usage at a Dutch restaurant, and suggest attaching receipts to digital user manuals. They wrap up discussing Duck.com email service, CleanMyMac X, QuickTime Player for video editing, and encourage listener questions. Press play and enjoy!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 989 for Monday, July 3rd, 2023
CBDfx with Melatonin
00:04:10 Hangout on July 9th, 4pm EDT: SHORTCUTS. Come and share!
MGG Calendar
MGG Discord
MacSparky’s Shortcuts Field Guide
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Go into Your Mac’s System Prefs/Settings > Privacy and check every category
00:05:45 Ben-QT-Command-Option-Click Dock Folder to Open in Finder
Eighty Shades of Option Key
00:06:36 Chicago Tom-Run Shortcuts from the command line with “shortcuts run”
00:08:26 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-Advanced macOS Command-Line Tools
00:10:02 Chicago Tom-QT-Set a Keyboard Shortcut for Siri on your Mac
00:15:02 Martin-QT-Manually Change Your iPhone’s Time Zone
00:19:53 Ben-QT-Adjust iPhone and iPad Haptic Touch Speed
Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Haptic Touch
00:22:10 Ben-QT-Relaunch Finder to Resolve Clipboard Failure
killall pboard
00:23:37 Clipboard Managers
Paste Clipboard Manager
00:27:59 Setup Shortcuts for your email addresses and phone numbers
00:29:35 QT Shift-Option-Command-v does a “Paste and Match Style” in MacOS
00:31:17 Grumpy-QT-988-Open Code Scanner in Safari and Add Model & Serial to Manuals in Notes
Sponsors
00:34:45 SPONSOR: Hello Fresh. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, and affordable. Visit HelloFresh.com/MGG50 and use code MGG50 for 50% off plus free shipping.
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:37:43 Larry-How do I manage iCloud Junk Mail?
Manage Junk Mail for your iCloud AccountMon, 03 Jul 2023 - 1h 13min - 1334 - Watch Out For ConWare
Kicking off this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete share a listener’s clever suggestion about storing receipts and user manuals in the Books app, a novel way to keep things organized and easily accessible.
Your two favorite geeks then explore the little-known trick of shrinking the picture-in-picture screen on Microsoft Teams using a trackpad, as well as a hidden feature in iOS and iPadOS that brings text on a photo to life, simply by long-pressing on it.
Dave and Pilot Pete also tackle troubleshooting tricks for Safari issues, spanning from the basics of uninstalling and reinstalling, to the more intricate reasons that may prevent a user from logging into websites or staying logged in. They ponder the likelihood of Safari being set to private browsing mode or having the “block all cookies” setting turned on, providing a comprehensive guide for the perplexed.
The dynamic duo further discuss the intricacies of using eSIMs and physical SIMs, shedding light on the potential use of multiple active eSIMs across different iPhone models.
Cool Stuff Found finds Dave and Pete sharing reviews of the Logitech G PowerPlay system for Qi-compatible mice and the Zenz Liberty, a versatile wireless charging pad that caters to a range of devices, including the Apple Watch. They further endorse the Eve Weather sensor as a dependable, Thread-connected weather station and the Brilliant smart home control system, which seamlessly integrates with HomeKit and devices like Sonos.
Wrapping it up, Dave shares his recent experience with the iOttie Velox Mini MagSafe air vent mount, a handy gadget for the car that utilizes a MagSafe connector to charge phones on-the-go. They wholeheartedly recommend this device to their listeners for its practicality and convenience. Press play, enjoy, and Don’t Get Caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 988 for Monday, June 26th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT – Rebuild your inbox in Mail
00:03:20 The Brown M&M Litmus Tests
00:04:40 Mark – QT-Launch the iPhone’s QR Code Scanner with Control Center, Spotlight, or a Shortcut
00:06:45 If you Wait until you’re ready, you’ll never begin.
00:06:58 Tigg – QT- Use Books app to store User Manuals and Receipts
00:09:37 Jim-QT – Picture-in-Picture is Resizable with a Pinch
00:11:40 PCUnix-QT – Long-press on a Photo to get Safari’s “Show Text” option
00:14:14 PorthosJon – QT – Manually Install Rosetta 2 on Your New Mac Right Away
softwareupdate –install-rosetta –agree-to-license
00:18:06 Tim – QT –Restart Your Apple TV Remote If Its Not Functioning Properly
00:20:43 What Else Have You Been Hiding From Us?
00:22:21 Cory-986 – PSA: Quick Videos are lower quality
Adrian Clark-QT – 986-Drag Left in iPhone Camera for Burst Mode
00:24:17 Paul-986 – Swipe Up-and-Down on iPhone Camera Shutter to Zoom
Sponsors
00:25:57 SPONSOR: Notion Projects includes new, powerful ways to manage projects and leverage the power of their built-in AI features, too. For a limited time, try Notion Projects for free when by visiting Notion.com/MacGeekGab.Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 1h 22min - 1333 - Unexpected Ripple Effects
Hey there, fellow tech enthusiast! Dave and Pete kicked things off by discussing some neat ideas to keep you organized. They talked about the power of creating a dedicated Notes folder, where you can jot down important information or even take pictures of where you’ve placed items. It’s like having a digital memory to rely on when you need it most!
If you’re an iPhone user, you’re in for a treat. The dynamic duo shared some handy messaging tips that will make your life easier. They talked about merging contact threads to keep your conversations streamlined and avoid any confusion. Plus, they highlighted the importance of not setting a default voice number to prevent any hiccups with sending and receiving texts. It’s all about ensuring smooth communication in the digital realm.
But it doesn’t stop there! Dave and Pete also emphasized the ripple effects of our tech decisions. They encouraged listeners to leverage keyboard shortcuts and custom menu shortcuts to supercharge their workflow. And for those drowning in emails (we’ve all been there), they offered some fantastic advice on navigating and managing them efficiently. Trust me, you’ll be thanking them when your inbox feels less overwhelming!
When it comes to troubleshooting Apple devices, these geeks have got you covered. They discussed practical solutions like restarting your Mac and even reinstalling the operating system if necessary. It’s all about keeping your tech running smoothly and avoiding unnecessary headaches.
But hold on, the conversation didn’t stop at tech alone! Dave and Pete shared their wisdom on other intriguing topics, such as online security. They highlighted the importance of using VPNs like PIA (Private Internet Access) to safeguard your online privacy. And hey, did you ever think you’d hear them talking about harmony and theory classes for singing? These guys surprise us every time! They also dove into battery management tips for Mac laptops, helping you get the most out of your device’s power.
And brace yourself for one last gem: the Ultimate Vocal Remover. It’s an open-source audio editing software that can isolate vocals and preserve reverb, perfect for karaoke lovers or those looking to learn harmony parts. It’s amazing what you can do with technology these days!
So, MGG family, we encourage you to press play on the latest episode of Mac Geek Gab. Dave and Pilot Pete will undoubtedly deliver a wealth of knowledge, and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things that will make your tech life more awesome. Happy listening…and Don’t Get Caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 987 for Monday, June 19th, 2023
PCUnix-QT-Create a “Where did I put it?” folder in Notes
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:35 Robb-QT-Merge Contacts to Retain History
00:10:33 Neal-QT-Click the PDF icon in Mac Print dialog to Save as PDF (2nd half)
MacSparky says – Create keyboard shortcut
Option-Semicolon gets you Ellipses…
00:14:58 Larry-QT-Verizon did a “network sync” to fix SMS issues
00:18:47 You Can Share Your iPhone/iPad Directly in Zoom
00:20:45 Dimming Your Screen…and Getting It Back
00:25:46 Rod L-QT-Enable Voice Isolation when calling from iPhone
Vacuum Pack bags for travel
00:29:05 Saurabh-QT-Add Command-key to jump to top or bottom of Mac Mail lists
Option arrow to jump to different emails in a threadMon, 19 Jun 2023 - 1h 22min - 1332 - Just Use Your Nose
In this episode, your two favorite geeks share some incredible quick tips, cool stuff found, and answer burning questions from the Mac geek community. So, fasten your seatbelts and join us as we dive into the world of Mac tips and tricks. Remember, as Dave and Pilot Pete always say, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest knowledge!
Quick Tips
The show kicked off with an array of quick tips to supercharge your Mac experience. Here are some highlights:
* Hold iPhone Shutter for Quick Video, Slide Right to Lock Video Recording – Jeff revealed a time-saving tip for iPhone users. By holding the shutter button, you can instantly start recording a video. Sliding right locks the video recording, ensuring you don’t accidentally stop capturing those precious moments.
* Trigger-then-drag iPhone Volume Gauge to Fine-Tune – James shared a nifty trick to fine-tune your iPhone volume. After triggering the volume control, simply drag your finger up or down on the gauge for precise adjustments.
* macOS Ventura’s Image Capture includes OCR to PDF – Bill enlightened the audience about a powerful feature in macOS Ventura’s Image Capture. It allows you to convert images to searchable PDFs using OCR (optical character recognition) technology. Say goodbye to manual data entry!
* Tapback from Notification Center – JamCycler showcased a time-saving gem for iPhone users. Now you can quickly send Tapbacks, those expressive little reactions, directly from the Notification Center.
* Function-key equivalents for Home and End Keys – Bill shared a useful tip for keyboard warriors. You can replicate the functionality of the Home and End keys on a Mac keyboard using function-key equivalents.
* Use Creation Dates to Help Find Related Materials – Josh unveiled a clever way to organize your digital clutter. By leveraging creation dates, you can easily locate related files and materials, streamlining your workflow.
* Immediately Delete Unwanted Screen Recording on iPhone – JamCycler empowered iPhone users with a quick tip to reclaim storage space. Now, you can instantly delete unwanted screen recordings, ensuring your device stays clutter-free.
Cool Stuff Found
Dave and Pete never disappoint when it comes to unearthing the coolest stuff for Mac enthusiasts. Here are some of their exciting finds:
* iOS 17 Public Beta App Compatibility Chart – Adrian shared a valuable resource for those eager to explore the upcoming iOS 17 beta. The iOS 17 Public Beta App Compatibility Chart helps you ensure your favorite apps will run smoothly on the new operating system.
* Thermacell LIV Mosquito Prevention System – Stay bite-free this summer with the Thermacell LIV Mosquito Prevention System, shared by CSFR. It’s a must-have gadget for outdoor enthusiasts.
* Play to Track Your “Watch Later” Lists – David introduced “Play,” a fantastic tool for organizing your “Watch Later” lists across various platforms. Never miss out on your favorite content again.
* Number Shield for Pattern-Based Call-Blocking – Lee brought attention to Number Shield, a powerful call-blocking solution based on patterns. Say goodbye to unwanted calls and spam with this handy app.
* Keyboard Clean Tool Free! – Pete shared a cool free tool, Keyboard Clean, perfect for keeping your Mac’s keyboard tidy and grime-free. Remember, a clean keyboard is a happy keyboard!
* Notion Boost Browser Extension – Ral605 uncovered the Notion Boost browser extension, a handy add-on that enhances your productivity within Notion, the popular note-taking and task management app.
* Shottr: Better Screen Capture Tool! – CSFR highlighted Shottr, a fantastic screen capture tool that elevates your screenshot game to the next level.Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - 1h 16min - 1331 - We Truly Live in a World of Wonder
Jeff Gamet joins Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton to talk about Apple’s WWDC announcements including the new 15″ MacBook Air, the Apple Silicon Mac Pro, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma and, of course, Apple’s new spatial computing headset: The Apple Vision Pro.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 985 for later-in-the-day on Monday, June 5th, 2023
Apple’s WWDC23 Keynote: We Truly Live In a World Of Wonder
00:03:05 New Macs
MacBook Air 15” – $1299+
Compare with other MacBooks Air
Mac Studio with M2 Max & Ultra – $1699+
Apple Silicon Mac Pro – $6999+
00:13:22 macOS Sonoma
Safari Profiles and Web Apps
Share Passwords and Passkeys with a group using iCloud Keychain
Sherlocked!
Video Conferences Presenter Overlays
Desktop Widgets (again!)
00:26:27 Apple Vision Pro: spatial computing headset – $3499 (announced)
00:40:45 iOS 17
Messages Search Filters
00:43:06 Where was AI?
There’s no more Ted Lasso
00:52:05 More iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10
Contact Cards
Live Voicemail
Journal app
StandBy
Use iPhone to Locate Apple TV Remote
Mental Health Tracking/InsightsInteractive Widgets
Multiple Timers
01:03:00 What else wasn’t mentioned in the keynote?
01:11:28 Mac Geek Gab 985 Outtro <https://mgg.fm/985>
Find Jeff Gamet on Mastodon and Instagram; MacVoices Live, In Touch With iOS, The Big Show & The Mac Show, The Context Machine
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Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
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Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
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*Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 1h 14min - 1330 - Sit On Your Hands
In this episode Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete bring you a treasure trove of quick tips, insights, cool stuff found, troubleshooting mistakes, and expert advice. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a mind-blowing Apple journey. As we always say, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech knowledge!
Quick Tips for the Savvy Mac User:
* Disable “Ask Before Running” on Personal Automation Shortcuts (QT-Disable “Ask Before Running” on Personal Automation Shortcuts): Learn how to streamline your workflow and eliminate unnecessary prompts.
* Use Shortcuts to Re-engage Your iPhone Alarm (Chicago Tom-QT-Use Shortcuts to Re-engage your iPhone alarm): Discover how to make sure your alarm wakes you up when you need it most.
Unleashing the Power of Shortcuts
In this segment, PorthosJon shares an insightful tip (983-Use Shortcuts to Replace Leading Spaces before Punctuation) that will save you time and effort when working with text.
Furthermore, Gary reveals eight fixes for unejectable drives on your Mac (QT-8 Fixes for unejectable drives on your Mac), ensuring a smooth experience when handling external storage devices.
CeeDub559 discusses mobile data usage tracking and resetting (981-Mobile Data Usage Tracking and Resetting), allowing you to manage your data consumption effectively.
Quick-Hit Cool Stuff Found:
* Plex ATMOS on Apple TV with Infuse (Zack-CSF-968-Use Infuse to get Plex ATMOS on Apple TV): Elevate your audio experience by integrating Plex and Infuse.
* Explore the Dimensions of Many Items with Dimensions.com (Pensacola Craig-CSF-Dimensions.com Shows Dimensions of Many Items): Get accurate measurements for various objects with just a few clicks.
* Download iCloud Photo Library with Docker-iCloudPD (stevehammond-CSF-Use Docker-iCloudPD to Download iCloud Photo Library): Simplify the process of downloading your iCloud Photo Library using Docker-iCloudPD.
* Bruce presents SystemName (CSF-983-SystemName for Changing/Managing Your Mac’s Network Name), an essential tool for managing your Mac’s network name effortlessly.
Mistakes We ALL Make: Troubleshooting and Supporting with Assumptions
Pilot Pete shares his exciting experience with his new Mac, offering insights and recommendations for fellow Mac enthusiasts.
Dave and Pilot Pete discuss common mistakes when troubleshooting and supporting computer-related issues. Remember, it’s crucial not to assume knowledge when providing assistance. Sit on your hands and listen carefully before jumping to conclusions!
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
Barry seeks guidance on auto-deleting iCloud junk mail, and the hosts suggest SmallCubed Mailsuite as a helpful tool.
Mark raises the issue of Mac restarts due to problems and receives advice on using TechTool Pro and resetting NVRAM and SMC.
KYEngineer inquires about porting a landline to an iPhone, and the hosts recommend using a T-Mobile SIM and for a seamless transition to Google Voice if that’s your preference.
Rob clarifies the proper use of the “umount” command when removing drives from /Volumes.
Drewski seeks assistance with MDS-related CPU usage, and the hosts shed light on the meaning of MDS (metadata server).
Cool Stuff Found: Additional Discoveries
Discover how to migrate from Twitter to Mastodon using Fedifinder and explore the benefits of Mona and Ivory as clients. Also, learn how Topiary helps you prune inactive followings.
Don’t forget to join Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon and follow hosts Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete for more exciting Mac content!
Conclusion
In this captivating episode of Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete have covered a wide range of topics, including quick tips, cool stuff found, troubleshooting mistakes, and expert advice.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 - 1h 19min - 1329 - Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint
Welcome back, Mac Geeks! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, your go-to podcast for all things Mac, our hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete dive deep into the digital waters of Apple’s ecosystem, covering everything from Quick Tips to solving your burning questions. So, strap in and Don’t Get Caught in the whirlwind of tech unaware!
Quick Tips to Streamline Your Apple Experience
After our usual friendly banter, we kick off the show with a series of Quick Tips that can completely transform the way you interact with your Mac and other Apple devices:
* Press-and-hold on your iPhone to prioritize an app update. No more waiting for that crucial app to finally update!
* Learn how to set default scrolling options on your Mac, thanks to listener Bill. This will certainly smooth your navigation experience.
* Patrick shares a handy tip on using multiple search/filter terms in Mail. Don’t let your inbox overwhelm you!
Avoiding Hidden Dangers: Keeping Your AirPods Safe
It’s crucial to remember that hiding your AirPods inside RFID protected places isn’t the best idea. Why? Tune in at 00:16:17 to find out!
Making the Most of Your Apple Watch and iPhone
We delve into how you can run multiple timers on your Apple Watch and discuss the peculiar fact that the iPhone can’t do this just yet. PCUnix shares a nifty trick to force your iPhone to unlock your Watch, while Scott enlightens us with a shortcut to allow or disallow unknown callers using Siri. We also explore the latest features introduced in iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4, such as Siri commands for screen recordings and a solution to the slow Bluetooth issue.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared
The most rewarding part of hosting Mac Geek Gab is answering your questions and sharing your tips. In this episode, we tackle several intriguing topics:
* Michael’s query about receiving notifications on both his Phone and Watch.
* Nick’s question about replacing leading spaces before punctuation. We delve into the utility of Rocket Typist and TextExpander in this context.
* HarveyH’s uncertainty about changing a drive’s name in Finder.
* InfamousJohnnyB’s issue about unmounting specific volumes for specific users.
* And Gordon’s struggle with the Fontbook App when attempting to make collections.
Cool Stuff Found: Enhance Your Mac Life
We wrap up the episode with some of the coolest finds, including a smart plug power strip compatible with HomeKit and Alexa, an Aura Frame for displaying and sharing photos, and Ventura’s AUSoundIsolation Plugin to magically remove background noise.
In the end, though Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint, you can stay ahead of the curve with Mac Geek Gab, ensuring you Don’t Get Caught unprepared in this rapidly evolving tech world. So, tune in to this episode and elevate your Apple ecosystem experience today!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 983 for Monday, May 29th, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:02:45 MGG Evolves!
Twitterific
MacStock Conference
Quick Tips
00:00:01 QT-Press-and-hold on iPhone to Prioritize Download for App Updates, too
00:08:40 Bill-QT-982-Setting Default Scrolling Options on the Mac
00:10:24 Patrick-QT-Use Multiple Search/Filter Terms in Mail
Mail Doesn’t Get The Hint
Find Any File
00:16:17 jkerns-QT-Don’t Hide Your AirPods Inside RFID Protected PlacesMon, 29 May 2023 - 1h 17min - 1328 - Navigating Hotel Notes-ifornia
In this episode, hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete kicked off with listener Dan’s quick tip on how to select groups of photos on iPhone rapidly. Dan discovered that swiping from left to right, starting from the first desired photo and scrolling downwards without lifting your finger, allows you to select multiple photos in subsequent rows. This efficient method helps you add numerous photos to a shared album swiftly.
As always, the hosts continued to share their cool finds and answer listener queries. They emphasized the magic of the ‘Option’ key in Finder that can unfold all ‘Get Info’ details. When you’re looking at the Get Info screen and all the triangles are twisted closed, hold down the Option key while opening one of them; they will all open simultaneously. This also applies when you’re in the Finder itself. Option clicking can either twist them all open or closed at once.
In addition, the Option key can be utilized in several other handy ways. For instance, holding down the option key and clicking the keyboard brightness key opens up the monitor system preference. Similarly, if you option click the volume up or down button on your keyboard, it will open up the sound system preference.
The hosts were particularly impressed by a feature they discovered this week. When using a scroll bar, instead of trying to grab and drag the little handle, you can option click anywhere in that scroll bar, and it will jump the scroll point to that point. This feature can be a game-changer when navigating through long documents or web pages, making scrolling a breeze.
In this episode, Pilot Pete brought an intriguing eSIM tip to the table. One of the listeners, Joao, shared his experience about buying an eSIM in China, which helped him bypass most VPN restrictions. This came handy while traveling, as it solved the Regional Data issue.
Add to this some fantastic discussion about Passkeys as well as your questions answered, and it’s action-packed!
Stay tuned for more insightful tips, tricks, and tech tidbits in the upcoming episodes. Don’t forget to sign up here to get shownotes delivered to your inbox every week. Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech wisdom from your favorite Mac geeks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 982 for Monday, May 22nd, 2023
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Dan-QT-Quickly Selecting Groups of Photos on iPhone
00:03:37 QT-Use the Option key in Finder to Unfold all Get Info details
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
00:07:29 Joao QT bought eSim in China to get by most VPN restrictions -> Follow Up Regional Data is Cheaper!
eSIMdb
PokeFi
00:09:58 Managing Cellular Data
00:13:10 Apple Human Interface Guidelines Binders
00:14:40 Sacha-QT-980-Tell ChatGPT Which Language to Use
00:16:20 CSF-ChatGPT’s Plugins are now in Beta for many paid users
Sponsors
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Mac Geek Gab, hosted by Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete. In this episode, we’ll explore a variety of quick tips to enhance your Mac experience, discuss popular notetaking apps, and share some cool stuff we found. So sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the world of Mac Geekery. And remember, Don’t Get Caught!
Quick Tips
1. Yufasa-QT: Double-Click Window Edge/Corner to Expand
If you want to quickly expand a window on your Mac, simply double-click on its edge or corner. This time-saving tip allows you to maximize your workspace efficiently.
2. Jim-QT: Create Smart Albums for Each Year’s Unfiled Photos
Managing your photo library can be a daunting task. Jim suggests creating smart albums for unfiled photos each year. This way, you can easily organize and locate your precious memories without any hassle.
3. Notetaking Apps:
When it comes to capturing and organizing your thoughts, there’s no shortage of options. Our hosts discuss some of the top notetaking apps available:
– Obsidian: A powerful app for creating interconnected notes, perfect for those who enjoy a more structured approach to notetaking.
– Microsoft OneNote: A versatile app that syncs across devices, making it easy to access your notes anywhere, anytime.
– Apple Notes: A native app that seamlessly integrates with your Apple devices, offering a simple and intuitive notetaking experience.
– Evernote: A feature-rich app with advanced organizational tools, ideal for users who need to manage extensive note collections.
4. Martin-QT: Long Press Control Center To Connect BT & WiFi Without Going into Settings
Martin shares a handy tip to quickly connect to Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi networks by long-pressing the Control Center on your Mac. This shortcut saves you time and eliminates the need to navigate through settings menus.
During a tangent about scripting deleted notes, our hosts emphasize the importance of data backup and recovery. Remember, accidents happen, so it’s crucial to have a backup system in place to protect your valuable information. As we always say, “Don’t Get Caught” without a backup!
Listener Questions Answered:
1. Jens24: Changing Drive Icons and Viewing the Clipboard
Jens24 seeks advice on customizing drive icons and accessing the clipboard on a Mac. Our hosts share their insights and provide helpful solutions to make these tasks a breeze.
2. Joe: Photos Consuming Cellular Data While Traveling
Joe wonders why his photos are consuming cellular data while he’s traveling. Our experts explain the concept of “Current Period” in cellular data settings on the iPhone and offer tips to manage data usage effectively.
3. Fernando: What is Recovered Messages in Mail?
Fernando seeks clarification about the “Recovered Messages” feature in the Mail app. Our hosts shed light on this useful feature, which helps recover deleted or lost emails effortlessly.
4. Create a Shortcut to Set Low Data Mode
If you want to enable low data mode on your Mac quickly, our hosts guide you through creating a shortcut that simplifies the process. Save data and streamline your browsing experience with this nifty tip.
5. Jon: Use Command-Line to Rebuild Spotlight in Ventura
Jon provides instructions about rebuilding Spotlight in Ventura using the command-line instead of OnyX.
Cool Stuff Found:
In the world of tech, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. Our hosts present some cool stuff they found:
– Sonos Era 300 with Dolby Atmos: Get ready to elevate your audio experience with the Sonos Era 300, featuring Dolby Atmos technology. This speaker delivers immersive sound with precise object-based audio,Mon, 15 May 2023 - 1h 19min - 1326 - Your Text is Human Written
Are you a Mac user looking to keep up with the latest tech tips and tricks? Then you don’t want to miss Mac Geek Gab 980! In this episode, hosts Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton share their expertise and knowledge on a range of topics, from Apple Maps Favorites to setting up a passkey for your Google Account, and more. Let’s dive in and explore the key takeaways from this episode!
Quick Tips: Apple Maps Favorites and Adium’s Option-Up/Down
The episode kicks off with Donna’s quick tip on using Apple Maps Favorites to save your favorite locations for easy access. This is a great feature to take advantage of, especially if you frequently visit the same places. Later in the episode, Ben shares a quick tip on how Messages will allow you to use Adium’s Option-Up/Down to scroll through previous messages on Mac. As Dave points out, “Your Fingers Will Remember!” This is a great way to quickly navigate through your message history without having to use the mouse.
SaneBox: Organize Your Inbox and Get More Email
If you’re like most people, your email inbox is probably overflowing with messages. That’s where SaneBox comes in. In this episode, the hosts discuss how this handy tool can help you organize your inbox and get more email. SaneBox uses algorithms to automatically filter out unimportant messages, leaving you with only the most important ones. This can save you time and help you stay focused on what’s really important.
Setting Up a Passkey for Your Google Account
In today’s world, online security is more important than ever. That’s why it’s important to use strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts. In this episode, Ricky shares a quick tip on setting up a passkey for your Google Account. This is a secure and easy-to-use system that can help keep your Google Account safe from hackers.
Emacs vs. vi: The Eternal Debate
For many Mac users, the debate between Emacs and vi is an age-old one. In this episode, the hosts share their thoughts on these two popular text editors. While Emacs is known for its powerful features and ability to handle large files, vi is more lightweight and can be faster to use. As Dave shares, “Emacs = Eight Megs And Continuously Swapping!”
Cool Stuff Found: Apple Password Manager Shortcut, BLEUnlock, and More!
As always, Mac Geek Gab 980 features a range of cool stuff found by the hosts and listeners alike. In this episode, Dave shares a cool shortcut for accessing Apple’s password manager, Martin talks about BLEUnlock, a tool for unlocking your Mac using your iPhone, and John F. Braun introduces the GPT-4 and ChatGPT detector by ZeroGPT, which can detect OpenAI text. Or can it? Pilot Pete also shares his thoughts on the eufy doorbell and chime.
In Conclusion
Mac Geek Gab 980 is packed with valuable tips, tricks, and tools for Mac users. From organizing your inbox with SaneBox to setting up a passkey for your Google Account, there’s something for everyone in this episode. So if you’re looking to stay up-to-date with the latest in Mac tech, be sure to give this episode a listen!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 980 for Monday, May 8th, 2023
Quick Tips
00:00:01 Donna-QT-Apple Maps Favorites
00:02:49 I Want More Email, and I Think You Do, Too
SaneBox
00:12:55 Ask ChatGPT For a List of Things It Fixed
Sponsors
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In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton start with some Quick Tips shared by the audience. Bruce, Erik, Ben, and Wayne share the tip of using Cmd-Shift-Period for showing hidden/invisible files in Finder. Scott shares a better way of navigating messages on Mac, while Henry provides more Safari address bar navigation tips. The group also discusses changing Twitter 2FA to a one-time password if you lose text message 2FA support and logging your router’s MAC address if you’re on fiber.
The show then moves on to answering listeners’ questions and sharing tips. Jedd asks why Apple Maps became a data hog, and the group discusses the merits of using private networks for iOT devices. Robert suggests using Tailscale as your inbound/outbound VPN, and the group talks about the recently improved Tailscale Free Plan. Craig shares an issue with HomeKit cameras regularly going offline and how HomeBridge can help. John’s Apple Watch stopped unlocking one of his Macs, while Mike’s Apple Watch and phone are on different carriers. Finally, Curt wonders if Apple stopped warning users about macOS memory usage.
The show concludes with some Cool Stuff Found. Your three favorite geeks shares the Juice-Jack Defender Plug, a portable charger battery for Apple Watch, and a TerraMaster TNAS F4-423 that costs $499 on Amazon.
If you’re looking for quick tips, answers to your tech questions, or just some cool stuff to check out, Mac Geek Gab 979 has it all. Tune in and join the conversation!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 979 for Monday, May 1st, 2023
Bruce (and Erik, Ben, Wayne)-QT-978-Cmd-Shift-Period for Showing Hidden/Invisible Files in Finder
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:20 Scott-QT-978-Better Keys for Navigating Messages on Mac
00:04:05 Henry-QT-978-More Safari Address Bar Navigation Tips
00:05:10 QT-Change Twitter 2FA to a One-Time Password if you Lose Text Message 2FA support
00:06:42 QT-Log Your Router’s MAC Address if You’re On Fiber
Sponsor
00:14:02 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:16:34 Jedd-Why Did Apple Maps Become a Data Hog?
Sirius XM App
00:23:39 Robert-976-Use Tailscale As your Inbound/Outbound VPN, too (and Jonathan and Mike)
Tailscale Free Plan Gets Better!
00:34:43 Craig-HomeKit Cameras Regularly Going Offline
HomeBridge
A Lengthy discussion of the merits of employing homekit, private networks for your iOT devices, and more
00:48:58 John-Apple Watch Stopped Unlocking One of My Macs
00:53:28 Mike-Apple Watch and Phone on Diff...Mon, 01 May 2023 - 1h 12min - 1324 - Heisenbugs Are Expected Behavior
Welcome back, Mac Geek Gab listeners! In episode 978, our hosts Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete dive into a wide range of Mac tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. This episode is packed with valuable advice for Mac users, covering topics from setting a shared screenshots folder to managing your Mac’s battery life.
Setting a Shared Screenshots Folder and OnyX for Mac
At the start of the episode, the hosts discuss how to set up a shared screenshots folder for all your Macs, a handy tip for keeping your images organized. They also touch on OnyX for Mac, a versatile utility for optimizing and maintaining your macOS system.
Quick Tips
The quick tips continue, with Steve sharing how to back tap your iPhone for shortcuts, DJ Mac explaining how to use Control + Tab in Messages on Mac, and Gary providing an update on solving Apple Watch unlock issues. Ben and Bav offer useful Safari and Mac App Store tips to improve your browsing and download experiences.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
In this section, our hosts tackle several listener questions:
* Raymond asks about Apple TV buffering and spinning beach balls. The hosts discuss Speedtest for Apple TV and compare Wi-Fi versus Ethernet.
* Phil wonders how to manage his Mac’s battery life, and the hosts offer helpful advice.
* Steve shares an unlikely solution for his MacBook Pro M1 running out of disk space. You’ll want to hear this!
* Jess asks about Siri reading emails aloud, leading to a discussion about accessibility solutions.
* Deborah wants to know how to archive email, and the hosts suggest MailSteward and share Dave’s Gmail Archive Deletion Search Criteria.
* Jürgen shares how he used iperf to solve his Mac to Synology speed issue, with the hosts offering insights on the topic.
Heisenbugs and Restoring Wi-Fi Passwords
As the episode wraps up, the hosts chat about Heisenbugs and the quirks of expected behavior. Finally, Alex shares a brilliant tip on how to restore Wi-Fi passwords after resetting network settings, and the hosts dissect this long-standing problem for Apple users.
Don’t miss this episode of Mac Geek Gab, packed with tips, tricks, and expert advice to help you get the most out of your Mac experience. Press play on episode 978 and join Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete for a fun and informative discussion.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 978 for Monday, April 24th, 2023
00:00:01 QT-Set a Shared Screenshots Folder For All Your Macs
OnyX for Mac
You Outsmarted yourself
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:10 Steve-QT-Back Tap Your iPhone for Shortcuts and More
00:05:15 DJ Mac-QT-Use Control + Tab in Messages on Mac to jump to next message!
00:08:12 Gary-QT-Update Your Devices to Solve Apple Watch Unlock Issues
00:10:33 Ben-QT-Swipe iPhone Safari Address Bar For Tab Browser
00:11:40 Bav-QT-Hover over Mac App Store Download Progress for Realtime Speed
Sponsors
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00:14:23 SPONSOR:Mon, 24 Apr 2023 - 1h 17min - 1323 - Hey Siri, Use Your Words
This week, your three favorite geeks delve into some of the coolest tech finds for Apple users, share insightful tips, and answer listener questions. Let’s explore the highlights of Mac Geek Gab 977, aired on Monday, April 17th, 2023.
Cool Stuff Found
The podcast starts with an interesting collection of cool stuff found by the hosts and listeners. Gary shares a wonderful resource called “Make Something Wonderful” on Apple Books. Next, Ben introduces Jitouch, a handy tool that enhances multi-touch gestures for mouse and trackpad users. Pilot Pete follows with his recommendation of TimeKettle WT2-Edge Translator Earbuds, an innovative device for real-time translation. Saurabh brings attention to Smart Scroll, a convenient tool to speed up scrolling on your Mac, while John recommends DoYourClone, an application that allows you to create bootable external clones of your Mac.
Dave’s Experience Downgrading from macOS Ventura to Monterey
In this segment, Dave shares his experience downgrading from macOS Ventura to Monterey. He explains that while he noticed improvements in Logic’s performance and CoreAudio device responsiveness, he advises listeners not to follow his example, as downgrading can be risky and may cause issues.
More Cool Stuff Found
The podcast continues with more cool finds, such as Dave’s discovery of TwelveSouth AirFly SE, a Bluetooth accessory for airplane entertainment systems. John Payne contributes by mentioning the New File Menu app, a helpful right-click application for Mac users. Barry brings nostalgia with MuffinTerm, a software to connect to old-school BBSes. Dave then talks about MacUpdater 3, an app that includes auto-updates, deeper versions, and more features for maintaining your Mac. Lastly, in honor of Earth Day, Dave recommends Anker’s bio-based cables.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared
John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete address various listener questions and share valuable tips. They discuss the possible reasons behind DukeSilver’s MacBook discharging during sleep and suggest using Sleep Aid to resolve the issue. Joe shares advice about tracking places to visit with Google Maps, and the hosts provide guidance on using the feature effectively. Larry’s question on WiFi/Eero connection issues is tackled, while J-Bryner seeks an explanation for numbers being added to remote volume names. Lastly, Dave shares his experience with Siri’s devolving functionality, particularly in audibly providing elevation data.
Conclusion
Mac Geek Gab 977 delivers an insightful and engaging discussion on cool gadgets, software, and tips for Apple users. Dave, John, and Pilot Pete continue to answer listener questions and provide valuable advice to help users get the most out of their devices. Subscribe now so you won’t miss out on future episodes for more exciting discoveries and tips!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 977 for Monday, April 17th, 2023
Barry-CSF-Modem Dialup Audio and Explanation Flashback
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:03:04 MGG AI-focused Hangout on Sunday, April 23rd!
Cool Stuff Found
00:05:33 Gary-CSF-Make Something Wonderful on Apple Books
00:12:13 Ben-CSF-Jitouch-Multi-touch gestures for mouse and trackpad
00:13:14 CSF TimeKettle WT2-Edge Translator EarbudsMon, 17 Apr 2023 - 1h 25min - 1322 - We Don't Have Time For Patience!
Welcome to Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023! Today, your three favorite geeks – Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and John F. Braun – are here to guide you through a fascinating episode filled with Quick Tips, app recommendations, and troubleshooting advice. Remember, our motto is: Don’t Get Caught!
Let’s dive into the agenda and see what’s in store for this episode!
Quick Tips
00:00:00 – Kicking off with Ral605’s question on taking a screenshot of a full webpage on iPhone, we’ve got a range of Quick Tips to enhance your Mac experience. We’ll discuss restoring Apple Watch functionality in Safe Mode, managing Apple TV apps, monitoring Migration Assistant progress, and using a hub with your iPad.
Love for MacBook Pro Touch Bar & USB-C Thunderbolt Ports
00:14:14 – We share our appreciation for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar and the extra two USB-C Thunderbolt Ports on the larger MacBook Pro. Learn about the Better Touch Tool and GoldenChaos-BTT to get the most out of your Touch Bar.
Apple Music, Sleep Tracking, and iPhone Shortcuts
00:21:38 – Joe has a question about making Apple Music Classical work with Carplay, then we discuss sleep tracking with Apple Watch and a Quick Tip from Jason on selecting multiple items on your iPhone.
Troubleshooting & Tips
00:34:24 – We tackle various questions and issues from our listeners, including dealing with failing drives, using Tailscale and VPNs, Bluetooth connection issues, Apple Watch Lock Screens, and eSIM vs. Physical SIM. We also touch on macOS 13.3’s external drive issue with home directories and the benefits of learning about Focus Modes.
Virtualizing Monterey on Apple Silicon Macs
01:14:56 – Doug asks about virtualizing Monterey on an Apple Silicon Mac, and we delve into the possibilities and potential issues.
Outtro and More
01:18:06 – We wrap up Mac Geek Gab 976 with a special thanks to CacheFly for providing bandwidth, and remind you to check out Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast “So There I Was,” Dave’s Business Brain (for entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for working musicians) podcasts. Don’t forget to explore MGG Merch, the Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page, and the Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar!
Stay connected with us through feedback@macgeekgab.com, 224-888-GEEK, the Mac Geek Gab iPhone app, and our list of Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes. And remember, as always, Don’t Get Caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 976 for Monday, April 10th, 2023
Ral605-QT-Take a screenshot of a full webpage on iPhone
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:04:27 MGG at MacStock
00:06:00 Edward-QT-Boot into Safe Mode to Restore Wake with Apple Watch Functionality
00:08:53 Scott-QT-Double Click Home Button to see all running Apps on Apple TV
00:11:12 Ben-QT-Float Over to See Detailed Migration Assistant Progress
00:11:56 Steven-QT-Use a Hub with your iPad to add HDD, Mouse, Keyboard, and More
00:14:14 Love for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar
00:15:00 Love for the extra two USB-C Thunderbolt Ports on the Larger MacBook Pro
Better Touch Tool
GoldenChaos-BTT
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 1h 20min - 1321 - Is It The Yorkshiremen or ChatGPT?
In the latest episode of Mac Geek Gab, our three favorite geeks, Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete, delivered an exciting and informative podcast that touched on a variety of topics. From quick tips to detailed discussions, episode 975 is packed with valuable information for Mac enthusiasts.
The podcast started with quick tips (QT) covering various aspects of the Apple ecosystem. Tony shared a helpful trick for currency conversion in Safari, while Aron revealed some handy Finder navigation shortcuts. PCUnix chimed in with a tip about how Apple Reminders can be both shared and assigned, and Keith showed listeners how to cancel family alarms using Siri.
The tips continued with Tim discussing how to copy the Finder path to a file, and Paul provided guidance on locking in FaceTime via Favorites. Nick explained how to drag Memojis onto Messages as reactions, and Ari shared a method for using aggregate devices to share audio to multiple AirPods from one Mac.
Allen’s QT demonstrated a keyboard shortcut to toggle Zoom, and Dave shared an Apple Pay Cash trick that’s sure to come in handy for users of the payment system.
The conversation then moved to the fascinating world of AI, with Scott highlighting the potential of ChatGPT for answering RegEx queries, demonstrating the versatility of the AI model.
In the “Cool Stuff Found” (CSF) segment, Bruce introduced Power Manager, an app that helps tweak Ventura’s power settings. Chuck showcased the Moment Pro Tripod Mount for MagSafe for iPhone, while another listener recommended the AirThings View Plus Indoor Air Quality Monitor for monitoring and improving the air quality in your home or office. Greg shared two apps, Nite Time and Work Time (and HD), that can help you manage your daily schedule more effectively.
AndrewWoodward excitedly announced that Sonos now supports Atmos with Apple Music, enhancing the listening experience for music lovers. Lastly, Wilko shared a helpful Synology repair video, perfect for those looking to maintain their Synology devices.
As the podcast came to a close, our trio of geeks wrapped up Mac Geek Gab 975 with their signature enthusiasm and camaraderie. This episode was filled with valuable tips, tricks, and interesting finds that cater to the interests of Mac users and technology enthusiasts alike. To listen and explore these topics further, check out Mac Geek Gab episode 975 at https://mgg.fm/975. Don’t miss out on the wealth of knowledge and fun that Dave Hamilton, John F. Braun, and Pilot Pete have to offer!
Oh, and Don’t Get Caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 975 for Monday, April 3rd, 2023
Tony-QT Currency Conversion in Safari
Quick Tips
00:03:38 Aron-QT-Finder Navigation Shortcuts
Default Folder
00:05:32 PCUnix-QT-Apple Reminders Can be Shared *and* Assigned
00:07:49 Keith-QT Cancel Family Alarms with Siri
00:11:48 Tim-QT-973-Copy Finder Path to file and Message Badge.pdf
MGG Discord Live Chat
00:15:02 Paul-QT-974-Lock in Facetime via Favorites
00:17:15 Nick-QT-Drag Memojis on to Messages as Reactions
00:20:02 Ari-QT-Use Aggregate Devices to Share to Multiple AirPods from one Mac
SoundSource
00:24:20 Allen-QT Keyboard Shortcut to Toggle Zoom
00:26:42 Dave-QT-Apple Pay Cash TrickMon, 03 Apr 2023 - 1h 18min - 1320 - I Didn’t Use The H Word!
Unlock the secrets of Finder with sorting, dragging, and tagging mastery! Experience lightning-fast message reactions, and let John and Dave guide you in conquering Safari spam notifications.
Join the thrilling adventure with your two all-time favorite geeks, diving into your questions and unveiling tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more to supercharge your tech life!
Hit play now and prepare to be blown away as you learn at least five mind-blowing new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 974 for Monday, March 27th, 2023 <https://mgg.fm/974>
Todd-QT-Finder Quick(er) Find
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:05:52 Christopher-QT-Drag Finder Tabs from One Window to Another
00:07:29 QT-Use the iPhone Keyboard as a Trackpad by Pressing and holding Spacebar
00:08:45 Joe-QT-Apply Multiple Tags in macOS Finder
00:10:51 Stephen-QT-Double Tap a Message on iPhone to bring up Reactions
00:12:07 Stephen-QT-Use a Double-i to Create a lowercase i
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:15:55 Jeremy-Removing Safari Spam Notifications
00:18:47 Xavier-IMAP Doesn’t Work on School Wi-Fi
PIA VPN
00:25:20 Joe-SMS and Calling Internationally
eSIMdb
00:31:00 Lee-Concerns about Losing a Security Key
YubiKey
00:36:37 More Wood-Knocking
00:39:14 Scott-How to roll back from Ventura to Monterey?
Sponsors
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00:45:00 PODCAST: Software Defined Talk, the weekly podcast that recaps all the news in cloud computing, DevOps, and Enterprise Software.
Cool Stuff Found
00:45:51 AlexS-CSF-MacWhisper uses Whisper’s AI to do transcriptions
00:46:58 CSF-Hush for Cleaning Up Audio the Easy Way
00:47:59 Roger-968-CSFR-Hoopla For Watching on Your Apple TV
Libby
Tubi
00:51:56 CSF-Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 1h 10min - 1319 - Safari Swipes, Finder Drags, and Pings Galore
The Finder can be a drag…the good kind! And swiping right in Safari might not have the effect you think. Press play and listen to John F. Braun, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton share these Quick Tips and SO many more. Plus, your three favorite geeks answer your questions and share your Cool Stuff Found, too. You’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 973 for Monday, March 20th, 2023
RichardA-QT-Drag onto Finder’s Back Arrow or Path Bar to drop files
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:04:18 MarkM-Click The Safari Tab Audio Button to Mute
00:05:46 PCUnix-QT-Clear iPhone Safari History by Time (and on the Mac! History > Clear History…)
00:07:29 Ed-QT Safari Swipe on Address Bar, Photo Lift
Lift a Subject from Photo Background on iPhone
00:10:30 Robert-QT-Accessing Alternate Keyboard Entries on iPadOS
If your iPad keyboard is small or split in half
00:12:50 QT-iMessages Badge shows a number but no new messages? “Hey Siri, read my unread messages!” Poof
HitEmUp
00:19:25 QT-Control macOS Ventura’s Access to USB and Thunderbolt Accessories
00:21:37 JamCycler-QT-971–Keep Folders On Top in Finder
Sponsors
00:22:21 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
00:23:55 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.
00:25:25 SPONSOR: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG
SXSW & Charging Interruptions
00:26:48 Using the Quick Tips!
00:27:26 Two Apple TV+ Movies at SXSW: Still and Tetris
00:36:26 I Know What Happened To My Power/Mic In MGG972
00:44:05 Flashlight with 18650 Battery and Charger
VICTAGEN Intelligent Charger 18650 Battery
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:47:46 Dennis-Mounted Disk Not Visible in Finder
00:52:12 Craig-T-Mobile Acquires Mint Mobile…What’s that mean?
Verizon 5G Home Internet for $25
Cool Stuff Found
01:02:24 CSF-Have I Been Pwned?
01:02:59 CSF-Synology DS423+ Has a CPU with a GPU for Transcoding!Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 1h 16min - 1318 - Where Did My Memory Go?
Is your Mac running out of memory? It might tell you it is, but is it really, or is something else going on?
Listen as John F. Braun, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton talk through this and all your other questions, providing context, answers, and those tangential Quick Tips that you know and love.
Cool Stuff Found from both you and your three favorite geeks helps round out this episode. Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 972 for Monday, March 13th, 2023
PCUnix-QT-Double Tap Time to Set Minute-by-Minute reminders
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:02:52 Next Hangout: Sunday, March 26th, 4pm EST
Quick Tips
00:03:53 Adam-QT-New iPhone App Placement
00:09:22 Ranelle-QT-971-Filter mail for “unsubscribe”
00:12:52 Eduardo-QT-971–Default Folder adds Option + Up and Down Arrow in Finder
00:17:22 PCUnix-QT-WatchOS 9 Watches Don’t Actually Power Off
00:19:54 FindMy Saved Dave’s iPad
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:31:51 Bill-Managing and Forwarding macOS Mail Email Attachments
00:35:29 Steven-How to publicly share a Calendar?
BusyCal
00:41:34 Brian-Throttling Data on iPhone
00:45:49 Using Multiple Calendars for Family Members
00:47:41 Steven-Getting Rid of Annoying Login Dialog
Automounter
00:50:31 Allison-970-Managing pesky auto-capitalization
00:52:29 Simon-Running Out of Application Memory/Memory Leak on M1 Mac mini
Enable Adobe Native M1 Mode
Cool Stuff Found
01:00:25 PorthosJon-CSF-Shottr Screenshot App
01:01:48 Dave has some USB issues…or are they power issues? Stay tuned!
01:04:41 Jason-1Password 8 for iPhone adds Native Verification Code Support
01:07:08 Jared-CSF-H2O Audio Sonar IPX8 Bluetooth Underwater Headphones
01:09:55 CSF-PopSocket Aura Case
01:11:21 Greg-CSF-Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 1h 16min - 1317 - Spam, Siri, Sorting, and Stuff
What do you use for spam filtering? How do you efficiently file Mail? What’s your favorite trick for the macOS Finder?
Listen as your three geeks share their and your thoughts on this while answering your questions and helping to solve your problems.
Press play and learn five new things along with Dave, John, and Pilot Pete!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 971 for Monday, March 6th, 2023
Todd-QT-Open Folder in new Finder Window (Option-Right Click)
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:05:22 Mike-QT-Sort by Kind to Display Folders first in Finder
00:06:32 JFB-Somewhat New? Homepod can report room temp and humidity
C-Wire Adapter
00:14:02 Bruno-QT-Your Gmail Address Has Dots In It
00:19:56 MarkM-QT-968–Use Any Apple Remote with Apple TV
00:23:36 Ken-QT-Increasing the Ventura Login Font Size
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:27:33 Chuck-Low Memory Warning, Or Is It?
Prolong Lifetime of MacBook’s SSD By Disabling Swap Article about it for MacOS
00:37:07 RLee-968-Using Siri for scheduling Home
00:41:19 Jared-How do I file Mail with Single Keystrokes?
SmallCubed’s MailSuite
00:47:08 Chris-Filtering Spam?
MailRoute
Fastmail
Space Lens with CleanMyMac to Delete Files
Sponsors
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00:58:43 PODCAST: Software Defined Talk, the weekly podcast that recaps all the news in cloud computing, DevOps, and Enterprise Software.
Cool Stuff Found
00:59:35 Lee-Reviving a HomePod/mini
01:02:53 Allison-CSF-KYY 4K USB-C Display
01:04:23 Allen-CSF-970-Google PhotoScan to Scan Photos
01:06:03Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 1h 20min - 1316 - It's an Interrupt Issue
Press play to learn how to use your Apple Pencil to take screenshots and create tags on your iPad, make your iPhone display ALL the entries from Google Calendar, and much more!
Join Dave, John, and Pilot Pete as they answer your questions and solve your problems, ensuring you learn at least five new things this week and every week.
Oh, and hey…Don’t get caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 970 for Monday, February 27, 2023
Bob-QT-Swipe up from Lower Left on iPad to Take Screenshot
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:29 Todd-QT-Navigating macOS Calendar
00:10:40 QT-Use Google.com/Calendar/iPhoneSelect to make Google calendars appear for the iPhone Calendar app
00:13:00 Robbie-QT-Set Up Shortcut to Send Text When Battery is Low
00:15:29 Nic-QT-Hashtag-and-tap in Apple Notes to Handwrite Your Tags
Find Any File
00:19:03 Craig-QT-967-Configure AirPods to “When Last Connected” for more Consistency
00:20:01 MarkM-QT-Your Apple Watch Puck will Charge your AirPods Pro (2nd gen)
00:25:10 QT-Search in Settings on iPhone and Mac to Find What You Need
00:26:30 QT-How to Access Roku Secret Menus
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:32:38 Chuck-MacBook Air Freezing Regularly
How to read macOS Crash Reports
00:43:29 Joe-968-Is it safe to use NextDNS for Ad Blocking?
00:50:04 How to Use Mac Geek Gab Chapters
00:51:35 Chris-Safari Tab Groups Mirror Instantly
00:54:55 Tony-Digitizing Photos – Epson V39 Scanner $109 (+photos don’t get lost in shipping!)
Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-Speed Photo and Document Scanning System, Black
MacSparky’s Paperless Field Guide
01:02:38 Adam-969-Replacing iCloud Drive with Synology Drive
01:09:18 Andrew the 8764th-CSF-968-Use Kanopy or Hoopla to Stream Digitally from your local Library
01:10:41 Mac Geek Gab 970 Outtro
Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 1h 14min - 1315 - They Find The Beer Fridge First
What is your current backup routine? Do you even need one anymore? John, Dave, and Pete talk through answers to all your questions, including this one!
Other questions answered include how to dry wet AirPods, sharing only certain Contact info, using Security Keys with Apple Devices, fixing macOS Ventura’s pesky permissions warnings, and more.
Plus, your three favorite geeks share some Cool Stuff Found including a new password manager, a solar keyboard, and AirPlay 2 receiver, and a great Quick Look extension.
Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things. Don’t Get Caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 969 for Monday, February 20, 2023
QT-Alexa, Turn that Light Off in 30 Minutes (Siri says no-can-do)
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:39 Barry Porter-Happy 45th Anniversary to BBSing
DiversiDial
Phone Phreaking
00:07:41 Mark-File Sharing Broken for Some in macOS Ventura 13.2 (Solved in 13.2.1)
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:08:10 James-How to Stop a Website From Loading in Safari?
System Setting > Screen Time > Content and Privacy > Content Restrictions > Access to Web Content > Limit Adult Websites > Customize…
Modify /etc/hosts on macOS Ventura
NextDNS
OpenDNS
ListenNotes
00:14:02 Roy-What Drive Should I Get for Time Machine?
Pour One Out For Drobo
00:28:22 Dan-Tip on drying wet AirPods
Sponsors
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00:34:43 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
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More Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:37:30 Donna-Sharing Select Contact Info with IOS (not macOS?)
00:40:46 Lawyer Jeff-968-Using Third Party Hardware Keys with Apple Devices
00:43:11 Gary-968-Restart Your Mac after Setting Up a Security Key
YubiKey
00:46:53 John Activated a Passkey
00:51:45 968-Dave’s Auto-Capitalization only remained disabled for 9 hours.
00:52:35 968-Use OnyX to rebuild LaunchServices,Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 1h 22min - 1314 - Don't Mute Me, Bro
iOS 16 Includes a new “Block Sender” shortcut along with a bunch of stuff added to the Lock Screen, and you can use Siri to control your Apple TV. That’s just a sampling of the Quick Tips your two favorite geeks share to start the show.
Listen as John and Dave then dig into your questions about managing your iCloud Keychain passwords, using your Apple TV with HomePods as your speakers, extracting Blu-Ray content, and streaming audio from your phone to your stereo!
It’s a veritable cornucopia of tips, tricks, and answers to your questions. Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 968 for Monday, February 13, 2023
Sylvain-QT-Long Press in iOS 16 Mail Now has Block Sender Option
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:26 Tony-QT-Bypass Auto-Capitalizing Form Fields
00:05:15 Fix 1Password on Safari for iOS
00:06:58 PorthosJon-QT-HomeKit Automations Can be Converted to Shortcuts
Join The MGG Discord Server
00:08:51 Tony-QTR-Lock Screen Camera (and more) Access (recently also from Henry on MGG 949)
Access Additional Features from iPhone Lock Screen
00:11:37 Dominic-QT-Force sending as SMS instead of iMessage
Change your number from iMessage to SMS
00:14:48 AndrewWoodward in Discord-QT-949-Hey, Siri: Turn on Apple TV (and pause/play, and “Hey Sonos” to do the same thing)
Sponsors
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00:17:29 SPONSOR: Wildgrain, the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. Get $30 off your first box plus free Croissants (in every box!) when you visit Wildgrain.com/mgg.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:18:56 QT-Additional Apple TV “Hey, Siri” Tips: “Go back 2 minutes” or “What did they say” (for 10-15 seconds back)
00:20:12 John’s Apple TV Remote Upgrade
Identify Your Apple TV Model
Even with Apple TV 4K (1st generation) (A1842) whose remote I messed up, it works just fine with the newer Apple TV Siri Remote (2nd Generation)
00:24:03 David-CSF-Function101 Apple Remote now has Bluetooth
00:27:15 Patrick-Moving to TV’s HDMI ARC Port Helped Increase Dialog Clarity
00:31:44 Gary-Playing or Extracting Blu-Ray Content
MakeMKV
Handbrake
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 1h 15min - 1313 - You Beat Me To The Ding
Quick Tips for your Mac and iPhone about Siri, QR codes, Voice Isolation, and Multi-Port USB-C Chargers are just the beginning today. After that, your three favorite geeks provide answers to your questions about configuring your network, properly ejecting disks, waking up your Mac remotely, and much more. Plus, John, Pete, and Dave share some Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning (at least!) five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 967 for Monday, February 6, 2023
Mike-QT-Right Click on Ventura System Settings Dock Icon for Deep Links
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:50 Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit
16C = 61F
28C = 82F
0C = 32F
100C = 212F
-40C = -40F
Raycast
00:07:36 PorthosJon-QT-Ask Siri, What’s My Update?
00:08:35 QT-Sidecar and Continuity Camera
Camo no work on some hotel networks unless USB
00:12:15 Don-QT-965-Long-press QR Codes on your iPhone to Link to them
What is Apple Live Text and how does it work on your photos?
00:15:07 Todd-QT Make a Lock Screen Image QR Code of your Biz-Card
iQR App – Mac App Store $14.99
QR Factory $29.99 (Tunabelly Software)
QR Code Generator (for Wi-Fi)
Eero > Settings > Guest Network > Share QR Code
00:22:24 Adam-QT-macOS Ventura adds Voice Isolation Mic Mode to Control Center
00:27:57 LLMMD-QT-Add Custom Effects in the ~/Library/Sounds folder
00:29:19 PorthosJon-QT/PSA-Be Aware Of Multi-port PD Chargers Resetting When a New Device is Plugged in
00:30:54 Jamie-QT-Use Synology to Securely Share Files with Friends/Family
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:36:38 Peter-My Mac Won’t Always See My Printer
00:46:17 Jeremy-How do I properly eject my Photos drive?
lsof | grep [DriveName]
00:51:43 Sylvain-Safari Time Travel for Previous or Next Page
00:53:03 Andrew-Create Shortcuts for Push-Button “Radio Stations” via Apple Music
Mac Geek Gab app
00:56:02 Ken-Waking Up Mac with CCC Scheduled Task
pmset -g sched
System Information > Hardware > Power
TailScale Starts On Login
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 1h 18min - 1312 - No One Has “Mouse”
Learn keyboard shortcuts for logging into your Mac, tricks for controlling Open/Save dialogs, using Conversation Mode to Translate voice conversations, how to set multiple timers, and more.
And it’s not just Quick Tips that your three favorite geeks feature this week, there’s a TON of Cool Stuff Found. John, Dave, and Pete take you through travel monitors, clipboard managers, app installers, charging stations, and more.
Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things or your money back!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 966 for Monday, January 30, 2023
QT-Ventura Battery Menu > Charge to Full Now
System Settings > Control Center > Battery > Show in Menu Bar
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:06:41 AppleCare Repair Battery Surprise
FruitJuice has been discontinued
00:09:19 Joe-QT-Quick Multi-User System Login
00:10:06 Ben-QT-Use Cmd-Plus to Expand/Contract Save Dialog
Default Folder
00:11:45 QT-Use Conversation Mode in Apple and Google Translate apps (also, Safari’s “Translate to English” mode)
00:15:51 Keith-QT-Screen Recording with Voice Overs
00:19:04 Scott-QT-Use Crown to Dismiss Apple Watch Timer
00:19:56 QT-The x-man-page://[cmd] URL can link directly to the Terminal for man pages
Man the man page
00:21:36 Harvey-QT-Multiple Siri (Apple Watch and Otherwise) Timers
00:25:32 Bill-QT-Pairing AirPods Pro with Older Apple Devices
Sponsors
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00:29:00 PODCAST: MacBreak Weekly: Go behind the curtain with TWiT.tv’s Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay as they dive into everything Apple-related.
Cool Stuff Found
00:29:40 CSF-ViewSonic VP16-OLED portable 15.6” OLED Screen
Business Brain episode about Traveling Productively
00:33:41 Steve (and Christopher)-CSF-ClipTools-Gary Rosenzweig’s Clipboard Manager
00:37:03 CSF-YeeLight Motion Sensing Closet Light
00:39:48 Zack-CSF-MightyText for Syncing SMS (and more) Between Android and Your Mac
00:41:02 CSF-WhatsApp for macOS now in Beta
00:44:48 CSF-Use the Mobile Passport Control App when Returning to The ...Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 1h 14min - 1311 - You Don’t Have to Beat The Guillotine
Apple’s new M2-family chips see updated Mac mini and MacBook Pro models, and Dave, John, and Pete talk through the impacts of that…for them and for you.
Quick Tips rule the week, with the Finder sidebar getting special attention. Keyboard shortcuts are the runner-up, too, with lots of love there, as well.
Lastly but not leastly: your questions. How do you print envelopes? How do you generate passwords? Your three favorite geeks have answers!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 965 for Monday, January 23, 2023
Lucas-QT-If You need to Scan a QR code from your phone, put it up on your Apple Watch! (screenshots in Photos or Mail)
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:06:17 Apple’s M2 Evolution into Mac mini and MacBook Pro
Apple’s M2 Pro and M2 in new Mac mini
Create an Aggregate Device to combine multiple audio devices – not sure the time stamp
Apple’s new M2 Pro and M2 Max in MacBook Pro
Apple’s M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips
Sponsors
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00:29:16 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG
Quick Tips
00:30:35 Tigg-QT-Rearrange Groups in Finder Sidebar
00:33:04 RichardA-QT-Keeping Finder Tags Simple…and Useful
00:34:50 PorthosJon-QT-Disable Finder Icon Previews to Speed Things Up
00:35:47 Lee-QT-Live Captions (Beta) in iOS and macOS
Use Live Captions on Mac
00:39:44 Mark M-QT-Shift-and-Scroll-Wheel to Go Horizontal
00:41:27 PorthosJon-QT-Mass Quit Apps with Cmd-Tab and then Q (with Keyboard Maestro you can “Undo” an oops by Cmd-Q a second time before releasing! P2 )
00:44:53 Ben-QT-961-Learn iPad Keyboard Shortcuts by Holding Command Key
00:45:59 AQ-QT-Touch and Hold CarPlay’s App Grid Button to Activate Siri
00:47:44 TNPapa-QT-Use Cmd-Opt-W to Close all Finder Windows -> Works on MOST programs!
00:49:09 CheatSheet for macOS
00:50:11 Scott-QT-Use Carbon Copy Cloner to Schedule your Mac’s Weekly Restart
00:52:26 Pete’s advice: restart first!
00:53:18 SPONSOR: Wildgrain, the first-ever, bake-from-frozen subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries. Get $30 off your first box plus free Croissants (in every box!) when you visit Wildgrain.com/mgg.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:55:00 Larry-How do you make envelopes?Mon, 23 Jan 2023 - 1h 16min - 1310 - Something Somewhere Is FUBAR
Answers to your questions about USB (including USB 4!), apps not launching in Ventura, the longevity of M1 Macs, formatting external drives, and filtering Mail are all here, courtesy of your three favorite geeks.
John, Pete, and Dave also take you through a slew of Quick Tips about Notes, Contacts, VPNs, and playing Atmos Apple Music in your living room.
Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things or your money back!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 964 for Monday, January 16, 2023
Martin-QT-Tap an Apple Note’s Time to Toggle Between Edited and Created Time
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:56 Wayne-QT-Drag from Contacts to Numbers to Create a Columned Sheet of Contacts
00:05:01 Terry-QT-Favorite Apple Watch Timers in Order to Delete Them
00:07:20 Scott-QT-Apple Support Says: Send Apple Feedback about Ventura’s Wonkiness
macOS 13 Ventura ‘Background Items Added’ notification still troubles some, workaround inside
00:10:44 Steven-QT-Disable ExpressVPN’s Network Protection to Re-enable CarPlay and AirPlay
00:12:12 QT-Use Apple TV to Play Apple Music on Sonos Arc
Sponsors
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:18:53 USB 4 Clarifications
00:24:17 Richard-Extending USB on iMac 2017
Anker USB 3.0 7-port Hub
OWC Thunderbolt Dock
OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock
00:35:41 946–Reset security settings for all apps with `sudo tccutil reset All` and deleting the TCC.db file in Recovery Mode Terminal
00:41:01 Ventura is FUBAR?
00:42:53 Randy-How Much Longevity does the M1 Have with Apple?
00:51:40 Extending AppleCare
00:57:43 Podcast: This Week In Tech: Every week, This Week in Tech gives you a no-holds-barred, deep dive into how big tech influences our culture and our lives.
00:58:20 Jeff-Should I use APFS on External SSDs?
* Time Machine Editor
01:06:03 Joe-Best Way to Always Filter Mail Messages?
Schedule your Mac to turn on or off in Terminal
01:15:20 FileVault or not?
01:17:25 Mac Geek Gab 964 Outtro
Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast:Mon, 16 Jan 2023 - 1h 19min - 1309 - CSF from CES 2023
Matter, MagSafe, Turntables, and TVs are just a few of the technologies your three favorite geeks encountered at CES 2023. Listen as John, Dave, and Pete talk through these and more as they share all the Cool Stuff they Found in Las Vegas.
That’s not all, though! The episode starts with some Quick Tips that you’re definitely not going to want to miss.
Press play and enjoy learning no less than five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 963 for Monday, January 9, 2023
QT-Enable 3-Finger-Drag for macOS Trackpad
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:04:10 JF-QT-Use Command-Numbers to Select Pinned Messages on macOS
00:05:47 Kenny-QT-Apple Watch multiple timers and Dock Favorites
00:09:57 DLH-QT-Alphabetize Checklists in Notes by Dragging on the Checkbox
00:14:09 CES from beginner’s eyes
Sponsors
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Cool Stuff Found from CES 2023
00:23:40 CSF-Snap 3 Pro MagSafe Phone Holder
00:27:43 CSF-OWC’s Thunderbolt Go Dock $399 – Shipping in March 2023
00:30:35 CSF-Eve SmartPlugs with Matter
CSF-Homey Pro Smart Home Matter Hub
00:34:37 CSF-Scosche GoBat MagSafe 5K Power Bank
QT-Use a Shortcuts Automation to Keep Low Power Mode Active
00:40:46 CSF-Samsung ViewFinity S9 27” 5K Thunderbolt Display
00:42:10 CSF-Wireless TVs at CES (LG, Displace)
00:47:54 CSF-AromaJoin
00:51:38 CSF-SoundFun Mirai Speaker for audio clarity
00:54:51 CSF-Victrola Stream Onyx – $599
01:01:26 CSF-FluentPet lets your pet talk back to you!
01:04:34 CSF-Qi 2 includes collaboration with Apple to bring MagSafe to all
01:05:52 CSF-USB-4 vs. Thunderbolt 4
01:11:04 CSF-Catalyst AirPods Pro Gen 2 Case
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 - 1h 14min - 1308 - LastPass vs. Southwest Airlines: Whose Month Was Worse?
This week your three favorite geeks talk about tunnels! Listen to learn about SSH tunnels, Cloudflare Tunnels, and maybe another kind of tunnel. That’s not all, though! You’ve got Cool Stuff Found, your questions answered about iCloud Keychain, Messages, CarPlay, and Screen Sharing. Plus, John, Pete, and Dave answer the important (titular) question: whose month was worse, Southwest Airlines or LastPass? Press play to learn this…and at least five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 962 for Monday, January 2, 2023 <https://mgg.fm/962>
Scott-QT-Use Siri to Launch Watch Apps
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:45 Paul-QT-961-YouTube Supports Picture-in-Picture on iPhone/iPad for everyone
00:04:30 Elbert-QT-961-Scroll Crown in Apple Watch Grid View To Zoom
00:06:01 Brian-QT-961-Siri Remote Undo
00:8:58 coreaudiod vs. Ventura
Cool Stuff Found
00:11:13 Ben-CSF-Choosy (another URL-based app/browser picker)
OpenIn
Velja
00:13:20 Paul-CSF-Use Cloudflare Tunnels to Expose Specific Services from your Home Network
00:19:24 CSF-EZQuest USB-C Multimedia 7-in-1 Hub SHOWANDTELL
Sponsors
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More Headless Mac Advice
00:25:38 Rob-960-Use a Headless Monitor Adapter on Your Mac mini (no recs, JUST his intro)
00:26:43 Craig (and Bill)-CSF-NewerTech Headless Mac HDMI Dummy Plug Solution
00:28:57 Robert-960-More Headless Mini Thoughts
Luna Dongle
LastPass vs. Southwest Airlines – Whose Month Was Worse?
00:30:12 David-Starting Over with iCloud Keychain
Import LastPass into iCloud Keychain
LastPass Disaster
GRC’s Haystack, but also use password Padding
Notice of Recent Security Incident (LastPass)
LastPass Admits Hackers Stole Customers’ Vaults (Gruber)
LastPass Breach (Schneier)
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 - 1h 17min - 1307 - macOS Ventura Is Apple's Vista
Quick Tips about Apple Pay, Spotlight, Advanced Data Protection, iCloud Storage, Picture-in-Picture, Apple Watch, and Stage Manager are just the start of today’s episode! Then your three favorite geeks go on to help solve your macOS Ventura woes (as much as that’s possible!), discuss the best way to configure DNS, help you choose a mesh router in today’s world, and so much more. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with John, Pete, and Dave!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 961 for Monday, December 26, 2022
Mike-QT-Apple Watch Apple Pay Goes the Distance (through clothing)
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:28 QT-Use Your Apple Watch Face for Apple Pay
00:06:23 Tim-QT-Spotlight additions: Travel and File Path
00:08:30 AlexS-QT-Use Command-Tab-then-1 to see app windows (“Show Me The Windows” Mode…or “Application Windows”)
00:09:53 Jim-QT-Quitting Apps with Command-W on iPad and Magic Keyboard
00:14:09 Check Calendar > Preferences > General > Default Calendar App
00:15:58 Barry-QT-Advanced Data Protection and Prior macOS Versions
00:19:54 Lawyer Jeff-QT-You can now buy additional iCloud Storage
00:21:48 Karl-QT-960-You Can Disable Scrubbing on AppleTV Remote Control
White Lotus
Wednesday
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More Quick Tips
00:31:15 Jeff-QT-960-“Hey Siri: Turn Bluetooth On”
00:33:43 AndrewWoodward-QT-Use iCloud Link to Send Large Videos
00:35:20 David-QT-Slide Left for Timestamp in Messages
00:37:29 Abhi-QT-Double-Swipe Up to Prevent Picture-in-Picture on iPhone
00:39:49 QT-What to Do When Your Apple Watch Gets Stuck
00:44:56 Ken-QT-Stage Manager requires “Displays Have Separate Spaces”
00:45:55 Kirit-QT-Shift-Click a Window to Add (not Replace) in Stage Manager
00:47:21 AndrewWoodward in Discord-QT-949-Hey, Siri: Turn on Apple TV
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:48:25 Allen-Resetting Full Disk Access and Other System Settings
00:52:48 Mark-DNS Stalling and DNS Selection and Setup Strategy
1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 = Cloudflare DNS
8.8.8.8 = Google DNS
208.67.Mon, 26 Dec 2022 - 1h 18min - 1306 - Headless Macs, Resizing Images, Cable Modems, and More
Finding geeks ways to make your computing life more efficient is fun, and your three favorite geeks share tips for resizing images, managing calendars, using the Finder’s toolbar, controlling your Apple TV and much, much more. Listen as John, Pete, and Dave answer your questions and share your tips, ensuring that you learn at least five new things this week!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 960 for Monday, December 19, 2022
Graham-QT-Set Flashlight Brightness in iPhone Control Center
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Cool Stuff Found
00:02:40 Ben-CSF-Meeter Highlights Meeting Links to Join You Faster
00:04:35 Synology Drive for iOS adds ability to edit Docs and Sheets!
00:08:20 Ed-CSF-Imageprep to Use sips for Image Processing
Homebrew
brew install tldr
Cakebrew
00:13:00 What’s Docker and how does it relate to Homebrew?
00:17:21 Resizing Images
PP# -> Automator App Created -> Get Selected Finder Items -> Scale Images (set size) -> Copy to a folder (easier to find) – Put the App in your Finder ToolBar at the top!
GraphicConverter
ImageOptim
00:22:10 The Mac Geek Gab Calendar Feed is now MUCH more Robust
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More Cool Stuff Found
00:30:01 Ben-CSF Visible Verizon MVNO (use Ben’s code for $20 off)
Mint Mobile
00:40:38 Jim-CSF-Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV
00:42:20 QT-Fix Brightness of Netflix
00:47:23 CSF-SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB-A/USB-C Thumb Drive
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test (for Mac)
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:51:05 Bruce-Ventura Removes Ability to Set Wi-Fi Priority
How Apple Devices Choose Wi-Fi
Using Terminal to Reorder Wi-Fi Networks
00:57:19 Eliot-Do I need a cable modem with a 2.5G Ethernet Port?Mon, 19 Dec 2022 - 1h 22min - 1305 - We Need That Five Sense Experience
Terminal tips to do make tricky things easy, an Apple Pencil alternative, Robots to clean your home and your pool, and a hidden pinball game are just the first few things you’ll hear from John, Pete, and Dave in this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode. Plus, with answers to important questions like, “How do I unmute my husband?” you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things! Press play and join your three favorite geeks for all this and more!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 959 for Monday, December 12, 2022
Tom-Assign Nicknames to Use When Calling with Siri
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:05:27 Pairing a Bluetooth Keyboard to a Non-Logged-In Mac
Replacing the ML2032 Battery Logitech Solar Keyboard
Cool Stuff Found
00:13:40 Scott-CSF-Google App’s Hidden Pinball Game
00:15:24 Mark-CSF Magnetic Wireless Charging Benks Pen
00:18:06 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-Awesome macOS Terminal Commands
00:19:24 CSF-Roborock Q5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
00:25:33 CSF-Aiper Seagull SE Pool Robot
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More Cool Stuff Found
00:32:35 AlexS-CSF-Howard Oakley’s Spotlight Article
00:35:19 Andrew The 8764th-CSF-USB-C to Lightning Adapter Cables (for cases)
Rubber Retainers for your cables and adapters
00:37:29 Allison-CSF-Eufy Security SmartTrack Link (aka AirTag clone…kinda)
00:38:58 CSF-eufy Smart Scale P2 Pro
00:42:02 Ben-CSF-SlingStudio for Multi-Cam Live Streaming
00:44:21 CSF-EZQuest “Ultimate Plus” Dual HDMI USB-C 12-Port Hub with 100W PD
Or direct from EZQ.com
Bartesian
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:48:03 Ericka-How Do I Unmute My Husband?
01:02:12 Ben-Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 1h 23min - 1304 - NFC Tags are Technological Rabbits
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 958 for Monday, December 5, 2022
Paul-QT-Restart Your Apple TV Remote by Pressing TV+Volume-Down for 5 Seconds
00:02:48 Requiem for a Keyboard
Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Cool Stuff Found
00:07:15 Ben-CSF-954–Script to Delete all Google Photos
00:09:36 Matt-CSF-Endurance to Stress Test your Mac’s CPU
00:10:47 Scott-957–Keyboard Maestro is a Good Alternative for Quitting Apps in macOS
Quitter from Marco
MacSparky’s Keyboard Maestro Field Guide
00:14:35 The Terminal “yes” command
00:16:33 Abhimanyu-CSF-Placiibo for writing NFC Tags
NFC (John’s app for writing NFC tags)
00:21:47 Eliot-CSF Tons of Menubar Apps via macmenubar.com
Vitals
Radar
AppPolice
AppTamer
Bartender for Mac
Setapp
00:26:10 Shannon-CSF-Bearly.ai
“It’s What You Learn After You Know It All That Counts”
00:35:29 Julian-CSF-CopyPaste for Mac adds TriggerClip, a snippets manager
00:37:01 Mark-CSF-SpaceRex for Synology Content
00:39:30 DLH-CSF-QNAP TVS-h474 as Plex Server
QNAP TS-453D-4G
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:49:43 Bruce-Multiple iCloud/Messages Accounts
Best messaging apps for Mac 2022
WhatsApp
Signal
Telegram
WeChat
iMessage Web Client
AirMessage
00:57:59 Ed-How to Use TVEverywhere with Plex?Mon, 05 Dec 2022 - 1h 19min - 1303 - Down The Meta Rabbit Hole
Did you know about macOS Ventura’s Background Noise? How about making Apple Pay easier on your Apple Watch? Quick Tips rule the day here…right up until the tangents take over!
Yep, this one’s got more rabbit holes than most, but you get to join your three favorite geeks having fun doing what they love: geeking out! Heck, they even geek out about the nerdy particulars that might have caused TicketMaster’s recent Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco.
Don’t worry, they also answer your questions and even share some Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things with John, Pete, and Dave!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 957 for Monday, November 28, 2022
QT-macOS Ventura Adds Background Noise
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:04:06 Cord-Cutting Hangout: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 4pm EST (9pm UTC)
MGG Calendar
00:06:43 Down The Meta Rabbit Hole
00:09:10 Garry-QT-Slow Down Double-Click on Apple Watch for Apple Pay (Caveman!)
00:10:57 Apple Watch Ultra uses ~ 1.2% hour in theater mode 3+ days! 93% → 19% 62 hours YMMV
00:14:33 Sleep-tracking with Apple Watch
00:15:31 QT-Your Watch Alarm Can Be Set to Wake You Up At the Lightest Stage of Sleep
00:17:02 Jim-QT-Disable AirPlay Receiver to Screen Share over Zoom
00:18:21 Drewski-QT-Apple Maps Offers Location and Quite a Bit More
00:19:29 PP-QT-Single Ear ANC with AirPods Pro added with macOS Ventura
00:21:23 Bill-QT-Use Water Mode to disable Watch Screen when Babies Are Around
00:24:13 Stephen-QT-Use The Watch’s Red Light to Read Menus
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:28:02 Kevin-Why Is My Mac Out Of Memory? (Touch column header to sort!)
Quitter from Marco Arment
00:36:14 Bob-My Externally-Stored Photo Libraries Keep Getting Corrupted
00:40:29 Gary-Sending to People Not Accepting Apple Cash
Set Up Apple Cash
If You Can’t Send Or Receive Money with Apple Cash
00:43:53 Allison-Tailscale Slows Down The Network … At Least a Little
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00:53:00 Ticketmaster vs. The Bots
Cool Stuff Found
01:09:26 Bruce-CSF-Actions to enhance macOS Shortcuts
01:11:01 Bob-CSF-940-Use One Switch When Cleaning Your Mac’s Screen
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 - 1h 14min - 1302 - My Lizard Brain Knows It
Did you know you could change your iPhone’s Wi-Fi network during the setup process? How about the Terminal’s ability to show you a list of remote connection options?
These are just the first two Quick Tips this week, and it continues from there, folks! Listen as John and Dave take you on a tour (tear?) through tons of great Quick Tips, Questions, and more, hitting on the iPhone, the Mac, and the Apple Watch.
Then your two favorite geeks dive into Cool Stuff Found land, telling you all about the latest software and gadgets you’re just going to need to try out.
Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 956 for Monday, November 21, 2022
Clive-QT-Double-Click Right Button during iPhone Setup to Change Wi-Fi Network
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:04:12 AlexS-QT-Remote Connection Via Terminal
00:07:02 Andrew-QT-Command-drag a Picture-in-Picture window to put it anywhere you want! (via Snell)
00:08:41 Jessi-QT-Fine-tune Stage Manager Behavior with Spaces’ Settings
00:11:37 Jim-QT-Make LaunchBar work with Ventura by Using Spotlight
00:13:21 Apple Watch Check-in with Mr. John F. Braun
Difference between ECG and EKC (thanks, @mmoran!)
00:16:21 David-QT-Use Apple Watch crown to adjust iPhone volume
00:17:23 MrJeffWilson-QT-953-You Can Zoom the Camera with Watch’s Digital Crown, too
00:20:38 Henry-QT-iOS 16 (finally) Lets You Manage Contacts Lists
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:24:42 pmconaway-How to set custom keyboard shortcuts?
Keyboard Maestro
00:29:23 Barbara-Good Loyalty Card App?
Stocard App
00:32:59 Todd-Edit Email Headers to create new Rules in Mac Mail
Check out: X-Delivered-To
00:38:04 Steve-Using Stage Manager and Multiple Monitors to Focus on Tasks
00:41:59 Andrew-The Price of Connectivity in Australia…and around the world?
Silicon Dust HDHomeRun
GoNetSpeed Fiber
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Cool Stuff Found
00:57:05 Terry-CSF-955–OpenIn for Browser Picking
01:02:18 Jedd-CSF-Mon, 21 Nov 2022 - 1h 20min - 1301 - Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself
Tips for your iPhone and Apple Watch start today’s episode, including some often-overlooked nuances of Focus Modes to make your life even better. Then John, Dave, and Pete answer your questions about MacBooks losing battery during sleep, Apple TV installations, Stage Manager and more. Some Cool Stuff Found rounds out the episode to ensure you—and your three favorite geeks—each learn at least five new things. Press play…and don’t get caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 955 for Monday, November 14, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:44 Scott-QT-Disable “Follow Up Suggestions” in iOS 16’s Mail
00:05:13 VaShaun-QT-Delete All Voicemails and Clear Space (2nd half)
00:06:47 Warren-CSF-OnyX for macOS Ventura is OUT
00:07:17 Jaco-QTR-Hold Space Bar on iPhone to Move Cursor Like a Trackpad
00:11:38 Rico-QT/PSA-The limits of Siri’s voice detection
00:15:24 Harvey-QT-Control your Series-6-and-later Apple Watch on your iPhone!
00:18:08 Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself
00:19:32 Mark-QT-953-Use Apple Watch Strobe While Exercising On Busy Roads
00:23:00 Peter-QT-953-Block Photos Access By Locking Your Phone
00:24:31 PP New in iOS 16 Focus mode allows you not only to “Allow Notifications” but now “Silence Notifications from”
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:31:23 Harvey-How to Edit Text Replacements on macOS Ventura?
00:34:29 Kirit-Why I Love Stage Manager
00:38:07 Lee-Apple Watch Use Cases
00:46:32 John-My Computer is Waking Up and Burning Battery
pmset -g log | grep "Wake Requests"
00:55:02 PCUnix-Assign a Room when Setting Up Apple TV 4K
00:58:02 Chris-GC-Basic Video Editor?
Capto
DaVinci Resolve
Permute
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Cool Stuff Found
01:05:58 John-CSF-Velja, a Browser Power Tool
01:09:24 David-CSF-Anker 321: 20W Power Strip with USB and 3 Outlets
01:13:16 Albert-CSF-USB-C Cable that Displays Power Throughput
MGG 955 Outtro
Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
MGG Merch is Available!
Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page...Mon, 14 Nov 2022 - 1h 19min - 1300 - You Mean To Say Purpler
Cool Stuff Found rules the day today, with Continuity Camera mounts, Lightroom replacements, Email tweaks, and the final word on 3-in-1 Charging Cubes. That’s not all, though. John, Pete, and Dave dissect (and maybe even answer!) your questions about Ventura’s extra CPU usage, syncing text replacement, AirTag notifications and more. Oh, and obviously Dave has yet another rant about Ventura’s System Settings because… duh. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things with your three favorite geeks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 954 for Monday, November 7, 2022
AndrewWoodward-CSF-Reminders Menu Bar adds Reminders from your macOS Menubar
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:31 MrJeffWilson-QT-You can Rearrange Your Credit and Loyalty Cards in iPhone Wallet
00:07:00 QT-Clean Out Your Google Storage (and look at Photos!)
00:09:54 Lawyer Jeff-QT-Moving to Shared Photo Library limits photos to iOS 16 (or later)
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Cool Stuff Found
00:13:04 stevehammond in Discord-CSF-RAW Power is a Lightroom alternative
00:14:31 CSF-Powrig Adjustable Continuity Camera Mount
00:16:07 CSF-Bendable Continuity Camera Tripod Mount
00:20:08 Graham-CSF-DisplayBuddy-Another Third-Party Option for Monitor Settings
00:22:35 Ral605-CSF-PDFZone for PDF Automation and More
00:23:59 Rob-CSF-950–Synology IP Block List from Marius Hosting (second half only)
00:25:47 CSF-Eve Light Strip
00:28:13 Patrick-CSF-Verify Email Server Settings with Apple
00:31:08 PP-DuckDuckGo Email Protection
Spfwizard.com
Spfwizard.net
Looks like both are good resources
00:38:09 KansasDave-CSF-eLago Dual Charging Station (BYOPucks)
00:40:39 CSF-MagSafe Duo Charger
00:45:48 CSF-Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe ($150)
Belkin 3-in-1 Stand with MagSafe ($150)
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 1h 19min - 1299 - What Madness Is This?!? (aka macOS Ventura's System Settings)
macOS Ventura changed the way we manage preferences with its System Settings app…and lots of things aren’t where we’d expect to find them! Listen as John tries to help Dave make sense of some of these…and maybe that helps us all! There’s more: your two favorite geeks dig into your questions about Wi-Fi speeds, travel chargers, and the security of Photos on your iPhone. That plus some great Cool Stuff Found submissions from the MGG Family make for a completely spooky episode for this year’s Halloween. Don’t get caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 953 for Monday, October 31, 2022
ericdsa-QT-Swipe from Lower-Left to Upper-Right to Take Screenshot on iPadOS
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:37 Dave-QT-Merging PDF Files
00:04:35 David-QT-iCloud BETA Photos website allows uploading from iPad External Drives
00:06:37 Neil-QT-952-Going Directly to Red Flashlight on Apple Watch
00:08:33 Greg-QT-Create Shortcut to Auto-Brightness to Preserve Battery Life on iPhone 14 Pro
URL: prefs:root=ACCESSIBILITY&path=DISPLAY_AND_TEXT/AUTO-BRIGHTNESS
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:12:41 David-Why am I not getting full speed from my ISP?
Test Your Local Network with iperf3
Isolate test – Use Ethernet and not WiFi
iPerf3
NetSpot
Eufy X8 Vacuum (for mapping?)
iSumbler Replacements Thread
WiFi Explorer
AirRadar from Koingo
00:26:05 George-941-Travel Charger Tip
00:29:44 Terri-949-iPhone Lock Screen Camera Security
00:33:47 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE.
Ventura Systems Settings Woes
00:35:05 Ventura after a week
Continuity Camera (and mounts!)
Stage Manager feedback
00:40:20 What Madness Is This?!? (aka Networking in macOS Ventura)
00:42:00 Nick-Finding New Ventura Settings and Time Machine
00:44:11 macOS Ventura Sleep Settings have Moved
00:48:24 Tony-Simplified Ventura Settings
00:50:17 PODCAST: This Week In Tech: Every week, This Week in Tech gives you a no-holds-barred, deep dive into how big tech influences our culture and our lives.
John Gets an Apple Watch!
00:50:53 Apple Watch New User Tips
John’s Stretchy Watch Band/BraceletMon, 31 Oct 2022 - 1h 18min - 1298 - Change is...Bad?
Apple makes changes, mayhem ensues! Except when it doesn’t and everything’s fine. Listen as John, Pete, and Dave talk through Apple’s changes of the week, from new hardware to newly-released operating systems. macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16.1, new iPads, new Apple TVs…all of it needs to be dissected by your three favorite geeks.
That’s not all, though! Quick Tips are shared, your questions are answered, and there’s even a little bit of time for Cool Stuff Found. Yep, you read that right, you can have YOUR questions answered just by emailing feedback@macgeekgab.com. Get on that, don’t get caught, and enjoy!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 952 for Monday, October 24, 2022
QT-Use Red Light Flashlight on Apple Watch
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:26 Brian-QT-Long Pressing on Apps
00:05:48 Jim-QT-951-Change the default port for accessing your Synology DiskStation
Tailscale
Use 2FA for your Synology accounts
00:14:38 Doug-QT Filtering out SMS 2FA Messages
00:19:25 Kirit-QT-Use Settings > Accessibility > Apple Watch Mirroring for…Whatever you Want!
00:21:12 PP-QT-Use the Camera Remote for your Watch
00:21:41 PCUnix-QT-Adjust Volume to See if AirPods are Connected
00:22:58 Harvey-QTs-951-Additional Assistive Touch Functionality
00:24:18 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
New iPadOS and Ventura Time
00:25:53 macOS Ventura
OWC Thunderbay
SmallCubed MailSuite 2022 for Ventura
00:38:00 PassKeys
00:40:02 iPadOS 16
Stage Manager (macOS and iPads)
iPad Air (5th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later).
00:46:56 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG
00:48:24 New iPads and Apple TV 4K
Dave was on DTNS this week
Dave was on Command Control Power talking Tech Support and More!
iFixit Teardown Apple TV 4K
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:59:03 Sarah-System Data Consuming All Space on iPhone 14
01:04:44 Eliot-USB-C Travel Power Woes
USB-C to USB-A Cables
With a Light…Mon, 24 Oct 2022 - 1h 33min - 1297 - Beware Alert Blindness
Your Apple and tech questions answered include Doug, who has trouble with Safari loading pages, Bob, whose DiskStation is being hacked, and Richard, who wants to connect external drives to his Mac. Also, learn how to check your Carbon Copy Cloner Free Space Requirement to be sure you’re not over-filling your drive with snapshots. All of this and WAY more — and how to use your technology to weigh less — here with John, Dave, and Pete this week. Press play and don’t get caught! You’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 951 for Monday, October 17, 2022 <https://mgg.fm/951>
Allison-QT-Finder Spotlight Search Keyboard Shortcut is Opt-Command-Space
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:32 Eduardo-QT-Use Shift-Option to make vertical text selections
00:05:15 Jacques-950-QT-Emergency SOS Can Be Set to Display By Pressing Power/Side Button 5 times
00:06:48 Bill-QT-watchOS 9 Lets Us Delete Reminders
00:08:53 Craig-QT-Move the Dock on Your Mac With the Flick of a Mouse
Universal Control
00:14:11 Jim-QT-Use Preview to Fill Out PDF Forms
PDF Expert
00:18:16 Michael-QT-949-Use AssistiveTouch Dot to Restart iPhone
00:20:10 Donna-QT-949-Remember UDP (Up, Down, Power) for iPhone Reset Button Order
00:23:16 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:24:36 Doug-Safari Not Loading Pages
How to Flush DNS Cache on a Mac
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
00:33:21 Bob-How Do I Protect My NAS From Hackers?
Synology Security Advisor
00:44:51 Richard-Connecting External Drives to new iMac
Anker 533 USB-C Dongle
OWC Thunderbolt 3 Docks
00:50:57 DLH-Check your Carbon Copy Cloner Free-Space Requirement
00:55:10 JP-943-VPN “Network Protection” blocks AirDrop…Sometimes!
00:57:21 PODCAST: The Notnerd Podcast is a different kind of tech podcast aimed at—you guessed it—those who are not nerds. If you, or someone you know, is looking to keep up with the wild world of technology, head over to Notnerd.com or go to your favorite podcast app and search “Notnerd,” so you can Tech Better!
Pepcom notes/follow-up
00:58:19 Seagate will NOT be at CES. Others have a very different approach (press vs. industry focus)
01:01:59 Apple Watches are on the way
01:05:50 JFB & DLH-EachMon, 17 Oct 2022 - 1h 28min - 1296 - Conjuring Up The Battery Person
Which router should you buy? How much free space do I really have on my Mac? Where are my AirPods? These are just some of your questions answered by your three favorite geeks here this week. And then there are the Quick Tips. Oh, man, are there Quick Tips. Listen as Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton go through all this stuff and more to ensure that you learn at least five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 950 for Monday, October 10, 2022
Jim-QT-Use Control-(shift)-Tab in Messages to Move Forwards (or Backwards)
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:02:54 John-Inaccurate Free Space Under APFS
Where did all that free space go on my APFS disk?
View Snapshots in Disk Utility on macOS
00:08:45 Brian-I can’t FindMy AirPods
AirTag and a case with a ring on it
E6000 Glue
Chipolo AirTag
00:18:51 Harvey-Apple Card Cash Back?
00:24:00 Steve Jobs – RIP – episode 357
00:24:46 Has Apple Cash Card been linked? Set Up Apple Cash
00:26:27 Jordan-Which router? eero vs. Synology
Eero Pro 6E Review
Eero 1st Generation End Of Life
TP-Link Deco
PSAs (and Warnings!)
00:39:07 Graham-iMazing Wireless Backups Requesting Password
00:41:56 David-Health and Contacts Emergency Contact Mismatch
00:47:48 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now supports creating multiple notebooks in any desired location(s)!
Quick Tips
00:49:58 Jamie in Discord – QT-Use Safari’s View > Show Tab Overview to easily see all tabs {Shift+Cmd+\} is keystroke for this
00:51:02 Ben-QT-Use Command-+ (and minus) in Finder to alter icon sizes
00:52:06 AlexS in Discord-QT-Command-Option Click on a Window to Hide All Others
00:53:52 QT-iOS Mail “send later” how to –
00:57:10 macOS Ventura Coming This Month
00:58:11 Jacques-QT-With Larger Text on iPhone, Tap Status Bar for Details
01:01:29 pcunix in Discord-QT-watchOS 9 Adds New Charging Screen
01:02:46Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 1h 20min - 1295 - Siri Tricks, AirPort Secrets, and Fun VaporWare
Siri can do SO many things for you now, including restarting, battery level, and controlling the flashlight in fun ways. Plus, want an easier way to launch the camera? Listen as John and Dave share all of your favorite tips and then answer your questions. Plus, your two favorite geeks have come across some fun vaporware that you’re not going to want to miss. Press play, and don’t get caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 949 for Monday, October 3, 2022
QT-Reset iPhone with Up-Down-HOLD (Volume Up, Volume Down, SIDE)
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:25 Petter-QT-Use Preview to Split and/or Merge PDFs
00:05:33 Henry-QTs-Lock Screen: Easier Camera, Flashlight Off, and Control Center Access
Reincubate Camo
00:09:40 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today!
More Quick Tips
00:10:58 KansasDave-QT-Lumos and Nox to control Flashlight
00:12:05 QT-Hey, Siri: Reboot my iPhone
00:14:41 Tim-Prioritize App Downloads When Setting Up Your New iPhone
00:16:12 TMO’s Daily Observations Podcast is BACK!
00:17:07 Scott-QT-Ask Siri For Your Battery Level
00:18:34 Bill-QT-948-Use FaceTime Audio for Calls when out of home cell range
00:20:04 Derek-QT-944-Better Workplace Computer Security…with Snacks
00:21:53 John-QT-Hidden Airport Settings Via Terminal
sudo /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport prefs joinMode=Strongest
Little known wireless command line utility
00:25:49 John-QT-iOS 16 Adds Share Icon to Print Dialog
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:28:37 BrianMonroe-airport utility Terminal Docs
00:30:00 Terry-Choosing a Reply-To Number or Address in iMessage
00:33:04 CSF-Unlisted Mobile: Private Numbers for Texting & Calling (and PhoneInfo for private Caller ID lookups!)
00:35:32 George-iPod Touch Replacement?
Backmarket iPhone SE 2022
00:41:58 Luigi-Use a Shortcut to Maintain Your Mac’s Battery and Keep The Electrons Flowing
00:44:36 Bruce-Printing a Selection from Mail or Safari
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 - 1h 21min - 1294 - From Mood Rings to Move Rings
Quick Tips to resize macOS background windows, quick-delete apps on your iPhone, get perfect shape in markup, and finding your Apple Books are just how your three favorite geeks start this episode. Then John, Dave, and Pete answer your questions and share tips about archiving your email, fixing the Mac App Store, paying for your subscriptions, and more about using eSIMs.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 948 for Monday, September 26, 2022
Allison-QT-Command-Drag The Corners of Windows to Resize in Background
* feedback@macgeekgab.com
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:03:10 Jamie-QT-Use Screen Sharing via AirPlay to Show Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
00:04:55 Craig-QT-Confirm “Find My” and Activation Lock Removal Before Selling Your Mac
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac
Erase all content and settings on Mac
00:08:43 Joe-QT-Find Your Apple Books data in your Mobile Documents folder
open ~/Library/Mobile\ Documents/iCloud\~com\~apple\~iBooks/Documents/
OpenAudible App to convert to MP3
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iOS Quick Tips
00:13:25 David-QT-Get perfect shapes in Markup by holding your finger down a little longer
00:14:49 Ben-QT-Deleted Messages Can Be Recovered in iOS 16
00:18:27 QT-Remove People and Objects from Background with Long-Press in iOS 16 Photos
00:20:52 PCUnix-QT-Delete iPhone Apps By Long-Pressing on Search Results in iOS 16
00:23:21 Archiving Your Email on your Mac
Ben Rosenthal’s instructions
Dave’s email archive search criteria:before:2018/01/01 -label:[imap]-archive -in:inbox -in:sent -in:draft has:nouserlabels
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:30:22 Susheel-Blank App Store Screen, What to Do?
How to clear App Store cache
00:33:41 Robert-Using an eSIM for Travel while still making phone calls
eSIMdb.com
T-Mobile Test Drive
00:47:41 SPONSOR: Other World Computing has both their AKiTiO Node Titan as well as their Envoy Pro FX available. Listen to the show for details or just go get ‘em!
Geek Challenge and Story Time
00:49:19 Ari-GC-Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 1h 24min - 1293 - The Land of Pulling Things Out of My Backside
This episode has even more iOS 16 Quick Tips including Lock Screen, Keyboard Touch, Battery, Photos, and Service History. That’s not all, though! Pete, John, and Dave answer your questions about connecting to your printers, controlling iCloud Drive, and Migrating your iPhone. Plus, Synology shares a statement about the future of hardware transcoding for things like Plex and more. Press play to learn at least five new things along with your three favorite geeks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 947 for Monday, September 19, 2022
QT-Use Lock Screen as visual status indicator of what focus mode you’re in.
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:49 DaveMark-iOS 16 lets you see and copy your WiFi password
00:04:38 Steve-QT-Use Caffeinate (or Amphetamine) to Keep Your Status Active
sudo caffeinate -isu -t 3600
00:07:44 CSF-FastClicker– Automatic Mouse Clicker
00:09:53 Ahkeens-QT-Skip Chapters with your AirPods
00:10:41 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE.
iOS 16 Quick Tips
00:12:22 When Does iOS 16 Appear on My iPhone?
00:15:00 QT-Settings > Battery > Battery Percentage
00:15:40 QT-Settings > Sound & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback > Haptic
00:22:58 QT-iOS 16 > Photos > Albums > Utilities > Duplicates
00:26:22 QT-Settings > General > About > shows service history if you have had any service.
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iPhone 14 Migration
00:28:32 Gary-iPhone 14 Migration Strategy
00:33:11 Converted Mint to eSIM…in about Three Minutes
About eSIM on iPhone
Converting Verizon to eSIM
00:47:38 Mike-iPhone 14 eSIM Woes
00:48:53 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today!
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:50:16 Synology Shares Details The Future of Hardware Transcoding
Dunning-Kruger effect
00:56:40 Allen-Printers appear on iPhones but not on Macs
Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem
01:03:06 Walter-How do I control iCloud Drive?
Bailiff and Cirrus
01:09:20 Joe-946-Call Blocking Strategy
01:14:15 PODCAST: NosillaCast – With product reviews, Tiny Tips, tutorials, and more, NosillaCast has been delivering help for Apple users for 17 years (and longer than MGG!).Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 1h 24min - 1292 - Sharing Our PINs Like it’s Nuthin’
iOS 16 is out and your three favorite geeks take you through their favorite features…some of which are hidden in plain sight! That’s not all, though. Your questions are answered, your Quick Tips are shared, and Dave even throws in a Cool Stuff Found for you, Pete, and John, too. Plus, a discussion about the evolution of MGG is here, too…but not without providing you with value first. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with the MGG Family!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 946 for Monday, September 12, 2022
Ben-QT-Skip that pesky Shake-to-Undo and Use Three-Finger-Swipe instead
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:42 Jeff-QT-Swipe Right (or left!) to … Delete a Number in iPhone Calculator
00:04:44 Steve-Beware Interference from Unshielded HDMI Cables
00:09:55 Greg-Reset security settings for all apps with `sudo tccutil reset All`
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:13:08 James-Bulk Deleting Emails Across Multiple Mailboxes
MacUpdater
CleanMyMac X
OnyX
Thunderbird e-mail client
Spark
SaneBox
00:22:33 John-Reporting an Unauthorized Apple Card Charge
You can ‘freeze’ a card temporarily also
Share with family and limit spending
Give your Discover card a new look
00:35:56 Donna-Sign Up for Emails for More Apple Cash Back Offers
iPhone Settings > [Apple ID] > Name/Phone/Email > Subscriptions > Announcements
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00:39:01 iOS 16 install/features/tips
00:59:11 Fixing Hey, Siri
01:06:17 PODCAST: Techmeme Ride Home is like TLDR as a service. Listen to the one show that everyone in Silicon Valley listens to. Find Techmeme Ride Home wherever you find your podcasts.
Show Stuff
01:07:25 Premium Thanks
Apple Subscriptions…and Podcasting 2.0 value4value
Intro Changes
Cool Stuff Found
01:24:14 CSF-Anker 615 USB Power Strip with Extension Cord
01:26:10 MGG 946 Outtro
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 1h 29min - 1291 - Geeking FAR OUT with Apple's Event
Apple held its “Far Out” event today and John, Pete, and Dave are here to share their reactions to the new iPhones…and more!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 945 for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:03:59 iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro
Apple added a Bitter Pill to the iPhone
Crash Detection…and CarPlay 2?
00:24:20 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.
00:25:52 AirPods Gen 2
00:33:57 Apple Watch Ultra
00:43:36 Apple Watch Series 8
Hamilton PSR
01:05:02 MGG 945 Outtro
Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
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MGG Merch is Available!
Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
feedback@macgeekgab.com
224-888-GEEK
* The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
* Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
* BackBeat Media Podcast Network
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 1h 08min - 1290 - Monitoring the Weather, Your Photos...and Yourself!
Do you find productivity monitoring software creepy? Of course you do! But how about if you use it on yourself?
If you’d rather just monitor the weather, your three favorite geeks (and fellow MGG listeners) have answers for you.
That’s not all, though! Listen as Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton answer your questions about ways to change your Photos’ dates and locations, making full use of AirPods Pro on airplanes, and how best to configure your new Mac.
Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things.
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 944 for Monday, September 5, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:59 Steve-QT-Use Live Photos and Long Exposure on iPhone to Eliminate Moiré Pattern
00:04:50 QT-Use Control Center to Set AirDrop Options
00:08:03 QT-Hit Command-R on Mac App Store > Updates screen to refresh and update the list
00:09:46 Gene-QT-Hold Shift to Tilt Satellite View in Google Maps
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:13:18 Simon-Should my new MacBook have more RAM or more Storage?
00:26:12 CSF-AirFly Pro for Bluetooth from Plant to Your AirPods
00:27:43 AirPods Pro spatial audio is a game-changer on airplanes
00:32:48 Home Theater Hangout at 4:30pm EDT on Sunday, 18-September
00:34:06 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today!
Photos Catchup
00:35:21 Allison-CSF-942-Batch Change Photos.app’s Date/Time and Location HashPhotos
00:37:08 Peter-942-Using Photos to Change Date/Time
00:37:50 Darren-942-Batch Time/Date Change with Photos.app
00:39:00 QT-Use Keywords to Create a Smart Photos Album on macOS
00:43:44 GC-Best Productivity Monitoring Software for macOS?
Timing for macOS
00:52:56 PODCAST: iPad Pros. Tim Chaten hosts different guests on every episode to dive deep and discover how they work on iPad. Guests include developers of iPad apps and the power users that really push the iPad to its limits like Federico Viticci, Jason Snell, David Sparks, Chris Lawley, and Matt Birchler..
Cool Stuff Found
00:54:13 Rich-CSF-941–The Tempest Weather Station has Siri Integration
Netatmo
00:58:52 Steve-CSF-941–Ambient Weather Station WS-2902B and Weather Display
00:59:46 Ted-941-Using BenSoftware to Upload Weather Pictures
01:01:00 Which Weather Apps do you use?
Dave uses Wunderground and ...Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 1h 13min - 1289 - No One Wants Unsolicited AirDrop Requests
Learn how to ensure your Wi-Fi is always on at home, how to see your Apple Watch’s charge status, how to find unread messages, how to troubleshoot application permissions on your Mac, and how to avoid unsolicited AirDrop Requests with John, Dave, and Pilot Pete. Listen as your three favorite Apple geeks talk through all this and more, including a follow-up segment on HDMI, ARC, and more. Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn five new things whether you like it or not!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 943 for Monday, August 29, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:40 Mike-QT-Tap Charging Indicator to Show Apple Watch’s Percentage Charged
00:03:34 Andrew Woodward in Discord-QT-Filter Unknown Senders in Messages (enhanced in iOS 16, too!)
00:08:44 Apple Event Coming Up!
00:14:07 QT-Create a Shortcut Automation to Re-Enable Wi-Fi Every Time You Get Home
Sponsors
00:17:30 SPONSOR: Other World Computing has both their AKiTiO Node Titan as well as their Envoy Pro FX available. Listen to the show for details or just go get ‘em!
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:20:47 Dave-macOS Keeps Asking for Application Permissions
How to Reinstall macOS
00:28:38 Cindy-How to keep my Mac from listening?
BlackHole Audio Device
Loopback
00:39:05 How does Podcast Tracking Work?
00:48:42 JP-ASF-VPN Blocks AirDrop between iPhone and Mac
Sponsors
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HDMI Follow-up
00:59:14 Karl-941-HDMI ARC Deets
01:06:52 Glen-CSF-941-HDMI Cable Testers
Signstek Handheld HDMI Cable Tester
Parts Express HDMI Tester
gofanco Prophecy
01:09:53 Allison-941-HDMI and HDCP is solved by better cables, too
Dave’s Cable 5-Pack
Cool Stuff Found
01:14:38 CSF-JustWatch for finding/tracking your series viewing
TV Time
01:16:48 MGG 943 Outtro
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 1h 20min - 1288 - Photos, Privacy, VPNs, and More!
Worried about your browsing privacy? Wanna stack your credit card rebates? Need to edit the dates on your photos? John, Dave, and Pilot Pete have you covered! Listen as your three favorite geeks share their thoughts, answers, and tips about all these topics and much much more. Press play and learn at least five new things … and don’t get caught!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 942 for Monday, August 22, 2022
* Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast is #13: So There I Was
Quick Tips
00:02:19 Brian8944-in-Discord-QT-Use Siri Captions for Clarity – More “Good Stuff”
00:03:30 Larry-Stacking Credit Card Discounts with Apple Card
00:06:02 iOS 16 CarPlay adds stops in maps
00:18:12 Gary-What to Know About Privacy and DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo Privacy iPhone Browser
Sponsors
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00:31:19 PODCAST: This Week In Tech: Every week, This Week in Tech gives you a no-holds-barred, deep dive into how big tech influences our culture and our lives.
Cool Stuff Found
00:31:58 Drewski-CSF-ExifRenamer — free app to rename your photos
00:34:46 Mike-CSF-Hyper’s “Stackable” GaN Chargers in Small (65W) and Large (100W)
USB Cable Types: Review Geek
00:39:21 Phil-CSF-SwitchResX to Squeeze Extra Life Out of your Mac/Monitor Combo
Also Resolutionator (from @pcmconaway in Discord)
00:41:50 Donna-CSF-Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor
00:44:18 Jeremy-CSF-Woojer So You Can Really Experience Sound
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:47:20 Roy-Adjusting the Date in a Bunch of Photos
A Better Finder Attributes
MetaImage
00:51:44 Steve-Migrating Photos from One iPad to Another
PowerPhotos
iMazing
feedback@macgeekgab.com
00:57:44 Don-Which VPNs do you recommend?
netstat -s
MacGPG
Allison Sheridan’s 2022 VPN Research for Mac users
Private Internet AccessMon, 22 Aug 2022 - 1h 22min - 1287 - Home Theater Geek Gab...and More!
Our TVs have become more and more complex over the years, and more and more integrated with the rest of our computing lives. Listen as John and Dave talk about John’s new TV and what changes that inflicts upon his existing setup. That’s not all, though! Your two favorite geeks share some tips related to Siri, Migration Assistant, Protecting your USB ports, and more. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things with the MGG family!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 941 for Monday, August 15, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Home Technology Enhancements
00:02:02 John’s new TV – TCL 43” 4K Roku TV
VESA Mounts and Stands
Roku
Audio Return Channel ARC
Monoprice HDMI Breakout Box
Roku Streambar Pro
Atmos
AirPlay on RokuTV
00:27:26 Andrew-939-Upgrade Cables to Solve HDMI Issues
HDMI Versions
HDMI Speeds
HDMI 2.1 Cables
YouTube TV
fuboTV
DirecTV Stream
00:38:13 SmartHome Weather Stations?
AcuRite Weather Station
Sponsor
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Quick Tips
00:43:02 Craig-Check Alexa > Devices > Hunches if You’re Having Weird SmartHome Behavior
00:47:30 Steve-Buy Refurbs from BackMarket
…and WalMart
00:49:15 Phil-Start in the Terminal with “man man”
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:50:18 Alameda-Disable Siri’s Contacts Suggestions
00:53:29 Carlos-938-Migration Assistant Tip
00:57:47 Paul-939-Here’s What’s In My Charging Bag, Dad
Anker 727 Charging Station
01:02:58 Eliot-QT-939-Use Low Power Mode when Traveling
Dave’s Always-On Low Power Mode Shortcut
01:06:13 Eliot-939-Beware Public USB-A Ports?
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 1h 18min - 1286 - By The Way, Alexa
Want a quick way to send the same iMessage to another person? How about customizing the icons of your PDFs? Quick Tips are your friends, and John, Dave, and Pilot Pete have plenty for you this week. That’s not all, though! You get to learn how to technologically-enhance your outdoor living, analyze your network, find ANY file on your Mac, and much, much more. Press play to enjoy learning at least five new things with your three favorite geeks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 940 for Monday, August 8, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:01:05 Skylar-QT-Hold and drag Message to new person, boom!
00:03:54 India is off by half-an-hour…for analog watches? – Interesting factiod
00:04:45 Jeff-QT-Copy File as Pathname with Option Key
00:06:03 Copy Pathname to Enclosing Folder
00:07:51 Set Custom File Icons in Finder’s Get Info
00:10:45 VSTOL Definition
00:11:41 Jon-QT-Drag Folder Icons into Save Dialogs For Quick Navigation
Default Folder X
00:14:10 Get Info on Photos
00:16:17 Eliot-QT-No Beta If Traveling – TRUE! – Bring a power bank
00:19:13 Replacing the iPod Touch
00:26:23 Gary-QT-Amazon Drive Sunsets at The End of 2023
Sponsors
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00:29:35 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today.
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:32:24 Technologically Enhanced Patio!
Sonos Roam
Thermacell LIV
Nebula Capsule II Projector
Top Gun Maverick
00:45:13 By The Way, Alexa
00:47:11 Getting Rid of an old Alexa Device
Amazon 4th Gen Echo Dot
Manage Alexa Devices – Deregister
00:48:54 Nichelle Nichols RIP
Cool Stuff Found
00:50:08 JFB-Wireshark, a network analyzer
Capturing all traffic in promiscuous mode
Port Mirroring for Packet Capturing on Smart Switch
00:56:30 Jeff-CSFR-Find Any File … truly does!
01:02:15 GC-Why are my windows moving?
01:03:41 Patrick-CSF-KeyboardCleanTool to Lock Your Key...Mon, 08 Aug 2022 - 1h 23min - 1285 - Socket 939
Don’t get caught using—and losing—your Google Authenticator data. Do get caught solving your Apple TV syncing issues…and Contact Duplication…and so, so much more. Listen as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions to ensure you learn at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 939 for Monday, August 1, 2022
Throat Coat Tea
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
00:01:22 John was at MacStock
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:02:55 Phil-Don’t Get Caught Using Google Authenticator When You Upgrade your iPhone
1Password
LastPass
00:09:39 Larry-Solving Apple TV Voice/Video Sync Issues
00:19:33 Tony-Some Contacts are Mysteriously Duplicating
00:24:40 David in Texas-Manual Migration Advice
00:31:59 David-Best Travel Dongle/Dock
Anker 543 USB-C Dock
Anker’s GaNPrime Stuff (like the 727!)
MyTSA.app
00:41:10 Patrick-International Travel Tips and Unidapt Universal Multi-Charger
Quick Tip Follow-ups
00:46:26 Alex-938-Finding Existing Keyboard Shortcuts and Adding Complex Ones
00:50:56 Kais-938-Avoiding Unintended App Switcher Action
00:52:13 Bob-937-Use a myQ Smart Garage Hub to Open from Afar
Atomi Air Conditioner Control
00:59:07 John-Helper Tool Preventing Formatting of Drive
Just reinstall and then uninstall CCC
01:02:59 Podcast: What Next TBD. Every Friday and Sunday, Slate’s popular daily news podcast What Next brings you What Next TBD, a clear-eyed look at technology, power, and the future. From fake news to fake meat, algorithms to augmented reality, host Lizzie O’Leary is your guide to the rapid technological changes reshaping our world.
Cool Stuff Found
01:03:40 Move back to Ring app instead of Rapid Ring
Eufy Video Doorbell
Sonos Move
01:08:31 SXSW Film Festival is now the SXSW Film & TV Festival
01:12:16 Adrian-CSF-App Compatibility Chart for iOS 16 Beta
01:13:08 MGG 939 Outtro
Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I WasMon, 01 Aug 2022 - 1h 16min - 1284 - Summer Travel Season Tips...and More!
Did you know that “Optimize Charging” actually charges your iPhone more slowly? How about the *best* place to put your AirTag when traveling? What about the Hamilton Maneuver? These, and more, are among the five new things you’re guaranteed to learn in this week’s episode. Join Dave, John, and Pilot Pete as they answer your questions, share your tips, and dig into Cool Stuff Found. Press play and enjoy!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 938 for Monday, July 25, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:23 Chris-QT-937-Cmd-backtick cycles windows when used alone
00:04:04 Raymond-QT-937-Control-Left/Right Arrow Switches Spaces
00:07:35 PCUnix on Discord-Disable “Suggest Nearby AirPods” on Apple TV
00:09:23 Walt-Apple Podcasts Truncates Shownotes
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:11:10 Tanel-iPhone Travel Charging Advice
Similar to Pilot Pete’s Pocket Juice Here
00:14:17 Robert-937-Put your AirTag in your Toiletries Case
00:16:04 Using your Apple Card
00:19:35 Sunday, July 31, 9pm EDT – MGG Discord Synology Hangout
00:22:23 Eddie-933-The Hamilton Maneuver
Sponsors
00:23:15 SPONSOR: Other World Computing’s new miniStack STX is exactly The Thunderbolt 4 Hub you want for your mac Mini. Same form factor, sits under your Mac mini, and has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and it’s a storage enclosure, too!
00:24:51 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
00:26:02 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today!
Cool Stuff Found
00:27:14 Rich-CSF-Lunar to Disable Internal Screen when Connected to External Display
00:28:24 CSF-Pilot Pete’s Pocket Juice
00:29:27 BlockTek on Discord-CSF-Apple Watch Charging Clip
00:31:00 CSF-InfinityX1 Flashlights – rechargeable and bright AF!
00:33:50 Markintosh on Discord-CSF-Knog Scout – Bike alarm with Find My integration
00:35:05 BrianMonroe on Discord-CSF-Macs Fan Control works with Intel and Apple Silicon
Podcast Friends
00:37:06 Podcast: Grumpy Old Geeks. Hosts Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister have over 40 years of professional website building experience between them. Every week they discuss what went wrong on the Internet and who’s to blame.
00:38:23 Podcast: The Changelog. Hosts Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo lead in-depth interviews with the best and brightest in software engineering, open source, and leadership. Open source moves fast. Keep up.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 1h 16min - 1283 - Where Is the iMac Studio?
Did you know you can choose specific windows in your Mac’s Cmd-Tab app-switcher? How about an easy—and automatic—way of connecting to your home devices while traveling? Do you keep AirTags in your luggage? And…would you buy an iMac Studio?
Listen as John F. Braun, Pilot Pete, and Dave Hamilton talk through all this and much, much more. Press play and join your three favorite geeks in learning at least five new things!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 937 for Monday, July 18, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:29 Jeremy-QT-Use Arrow Keys and ~ in App Switcher
00:04:47 Uncle Steve Says: You Are Palming It Wrong
00:07:27 QT-Emergency Contact Designation in Apple Watch App
00:13:43 Sunday, July 31, 9pm EDT – MGG Discord Synology Hangout
Cool Stuff Found
00:17:26 Greg-CSF-936–Vinegar-Tube Cleaner Extension Restores PiP and more for YouTube
00:18:29 Doug-CSF-RayCast as a Spotlight replacement
00:22:31 Jim-CSF-NordVPN adds distributed private network Meshnet
Tailscale
00:29:19 CSF-Scosche PowerVolt 30W Car/Wall Travel Charger
Sponsors
00:32:02 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE.
00:33:38 SPONSOR: Helix Mattresses. Go take the Helix Quiz to find out which mattress is right for you, and then save up to $200 off your mattress plus get two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/mgg.
00:35:02 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today!
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:36:21 Kenny-Using AirTags in Luggage
Samson the Tiger
Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
Chipolo AirTags
00:54:12 Brian-936-M1 for Audio Work
00:55:39 Pensacola Craig-iMac Studio?
00:57:54 Stefan-When Apps in Mac App Store Won’t Install
CleanMyMac
01:00:31 John-936-Syncing Downloads via iCloud Drive
01:01:48 Maximum Number of Apple Notes?
01:07:10 James-External Drives Frequently Disconnecting
Vava USB-C Portable Dock
MGG 937 Outtro
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
MGG Merch is Available!
Mac Geek Gab YouTube PageMon, 18 Jul 2022 - 1h 17min - 1282 - AI, Steve Jobs, and a Watermelon
Did you ever want to pin a tab inside a Tab Group? How about using your Mac as a power bank? Want a refurb Mac Studio? Today’s your lucky day, and that’s just the start of the show! John and Dave share Quick Tips to get things rolling and then it’s on to answering your questions, Cool Stuff Found, and more. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with your two favorite geeks!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 936 for Monday, July 11, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:01:50 Petter-QT-Tab Groups in macOS Ventura can stay pinned!
00:03:50 Petter-Using Mac as Power Bank for Charging
00:04:54 James-QT-935-Use Stacks to Manage a Synced Desktop
00:07:12 Craig-QT-Mac Studio in Refurb Store
RefurbTracker
00:13:23 Dave’s Studio
Feng Shui
00:16:05 Brian-QT-Find Apple Manuals online
00:19:11 Pensacola Craig-PSA-Beware Differences in YouTube Premium pricing on App Store vs. Browser
Sponsors
00:23:57 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide.
00:25:12 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today.
00:26:24 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now
with integrated Notebooks and extended language support.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:27:39 Gray-Do I still need to use a UPS Battery Backup?
Brown Outs
Personal Nuclear Reactor
00:35:16 Ferrers-935-Manly Advice: use SS64.com/OSX for all your man pages
00:36:35 Mike-Creating a Bootable M1 Backup with Carbon Copy Cloner
00:40:41 Jon-Strategically using the Ravpower 65W USB-C Travel Charger
00:44:11 Sacha-Use Live Text to Capture Error Messages for Debugging Issues
Google Translate
Cool Stuff Found
00:49:25 Greg-CSF: Noir. Dark Mode for all web sites (available for Safari on iPhone and macOS)
00:51:38 Adam @ MacCast-CSF-Pestle app for scanning and managing recipes
00:52:44 Steve-932–RustDesk: Open Source Remote Access SolutionMon, 11 Jul 2022 - 1h 17min - 1281 - Leaf Out, Man
Wanna sync multiple folders amongst all your Macs, rename your Bluetooth devices, keep your Mac awake? Dave, John, and Pilot Pete have you covered! Also: are your meetings “virtual” or “remote”? Your three favorite geeks help you figure that out, too. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things…about technology and about life!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 935 for Monday, July 4, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:02:20 “Remotely”, not “Virtually”
00:05:15 MACE-QT-Rename Your Bluetooth Devices
00:11:56 Mike-QT-934-Stay Awake in the Terminal with “caffeinate”
caffeinate -disu -t 86400 (86400 seconds is 24 hours)
man caffeinate
00:14:21 QT-Use Cmd-Opt-G to Find with Google Drive app on macOS
Cmd-Opt-H Hides all OTHER apps
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:15:56 Greg-File Dialogs Stop Responding
How to reinstall macOS
macOS Safe Mode
OnyX
00:24:22 Christopher-Best Way to Sync Multiple Folders Across All My Macs?
iCloud Drive
ResilioSync
Hazel
SyncThing
FreeFileSync
SeaFile
00:34:31 Kirk-Port Forwarding to a Static IP
FMPHost
00:42:21 Gordion’s Knot
00:43:42 Brian-928-What are Open Ports?
PortMap
UPnP or NAT-PMP can create open ports without your knowledge
Fing Desktop
GRC’s Shield’s Up
CYNC Bulbs from GE
Podcasts!
00:54:19 PODCAST: MacBreak Weekly: Go behind the curtain with TWiT.tv’s Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay as they dive into everything Apple-related.
00:55:07 PODCAST: This Week In Tech: Every week, This Week in Tech gives you a no-holds-barred, deep dive into how big tech influences our culture and our lives.
00:55:56 Dieters-Disabling Cellular Data Still Leaves the Radio On
01:03:08 Bart-Mobile Internet for RV Travel
The Best Mobile Hotspots for 2022
Not CHEAP, but https://www.starlink.com/rv with the coverage map here
Cool Stuff Found
01:06:37 CSF-PowerPhotos 2.0 Adds Full iCloud Photos Compatibility (and more…)
01:09:26 Patrick-CSF-Cellmapper.net for seeing locations of nearby towersMon, 04 Jul 2022 - 1h 22min - 1280 - You Can Dangle Your Dongle
Did you know that macOS will tell you which Wi-Fi channel you should use on your router? How about that you can type in specific start and end times for iPhone calendar appointments? How about seeing the wireless charging draw of your iPhone? You will after you listen to just the first segment of this week’s episode! After that, John, Pete, and Dave answer your questions, share your Cool Stuff Found, and just generally ensure you enjoy the process of learning at last five new things! Press play and join your three favorite geeks for another fun ride!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 934 for Monday, June 27, 2022
The MGG Discord Server is Live!
The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
00:01:43 QT-Option-Click Wi-Fi > Open Wireless Diagnostics > Window > Scan (ignore the “Introduction”)
00:06:05 Larry-QT-Long-press minutes in Calendar App for keypad
00:08:04 QT-Enable Data Roaming for your pre-paid, data-only eSIM
00:14:53 Dominic-929-Use iMazing to see the net charging wattage of wireless chargers
00:17:02 Craig-QT-Tap the power button when your Mac won’t Wake from Sleep
Terminal Command to immediately reboot your Mac: sudo shutdown -r now
00:24:01 Todd-Backup Your Focus Groups with Screenshots
Sponsors
00:28:02 SPONSOR: Other World Computing’s new miniStack STX is exactly The Thunderbolt 4 Hub you want for your mac Mini. Same form factor, sits under your Mac mini, and has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and it’s a storage enclosure, too!
00:29:48 SPONSOR: The Small Business Show Podcast. It’s true, MGG isn’t the only show Dave co-hosts. He and Shannon Jean — yep, the one formerly of MacResQ and TechRestore — produce this show every week for folks who enjoy thinking with their Business Brain. Check it out at BusinessShow.co for more!
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
00:31:48 John-933-Write to NFCs for Free with NFC21 Tools
00:34:38 Terri-Connecting to Wi-Fi with NFC Tags?
00:41:08 Jonathan-Why am I seeing Extra Captcha and SSL Mismatches on websites?
Brave Browser
00:47:36 Michael-932–Many VPNs are owned by Kape Technologies
00:53:12 Jonathan-T-Mobile Wireless Internet Speeds and Performance – also r/tmobileisp and r/verizonisp
Sniglets, revisited
01:01:07 Jose-933-It’s called the “Over-Under”
01:01:46 Karen-933-It’s called “Desk-a-ling”
01:02:02 Michael-933-It’s Called a “Dangler”
I had a dangler and it fell
01:02:48 Bjørn-933-Are you Table-Cable-Able?
01:03:23 Scott-933–WordCombiner says it’s “dancle”
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 - 1h 23min
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