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Podcast: Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
Published On: Mon Oct 02 2023
Description: 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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! 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 Sponsors 00:23:34 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/MGG for 10% off your first year 00:25:35 PODCAST: Twit.TV has THREE Apple focused shows: MacBreak Weekly, iOS Today, and Hands-on-Mac. Learn more at Twit.TV/Apple 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 Synology 2FA 00:47:47 William-Best USB-C Capable multi-ended cables? Rolling Square inCharge XL Show Business 00:51:36 Premium Thanks Cool Stuff Found 00:54:04 CSF-Stephen Robles’ SuperMute Shortcut ToolboxPro 00:57:31 Saurabh-CSF-Jellycuts to write Shortcuts as Code instead of Drag-and-Drop 01:00:02 Andrew-CSF-Tailscale for Apple TV – VPN Apps now Possible on AppleTV (also Rod L/PorthosJon) 01:07:49 Inexpensive, 15” 1080P Screens INNOCN N1F PRO 1080p 15” Portable Screen ($114) ViewSonic VA1655 ($112) Dave’s 4K Option KYY 4K Screen ($220) 01:15:04 Wireless Earbuds Whose Cases Have Interactive Screens JBL Tour Pro 2 ($250) Poly VFREE 60+ UC ($295) 01:20:56 CSF-iHeartRadio to get your local game broad 01:21:50 Mac Geek Gab 1002 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) 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 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