*:first-child]:mt-0"> You get a firehose of genuinely useful Apple tips this week, starting with new muscle-memory moves you’ll actually use: cycling app windows with Cmd + `, nodding or shaking to answer AirPods, dragging apps straight from iOS search, and building Focus-specific home screens so the right icons appear at the right time. Edge Light turns your Mac into a cleaner on‑camera rig, Display Buddy tames external monitor brightness, and custom macOS keyboard shortcuts plus Dock CPU meters give you fast, surgical control over your Mac. Then you level up your living room: master the Apple TV remote’s scrub wheel, undo accidental scrubs, jump in precise increments, push video from iPhone to Apple TV, and fling audio to HomePod with a tap. Even Reminders gets a glow‑up so you can punt a pile of alerts in one shot instead of playing whack‑a‑mole. From there, you zoom out to “meta” geekery: backing up critical Notes (or moving to OneNote, Ulysses, or Obsidian), even flirting with a git repo to sync prefs and personal data like a developer. On the road, you learn how to keep CarPlay tappable with gloves, and in the cloud you explore why chatbots forget context, when to bring in tools like Claude, Perplexity’s Comet, Atlas, Gemini, or Claude’s Chrome extension, and how having an always‑on troubleshooting assistant changes how you work. Listener reviews cap it off by framing the show as a kind of PhD in troubleshooting, all so you can experiment, push your tech harder, and, of course, don’t get caught.​ 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1129 for Monday, February 16th, 2026 February 16th: Innovation Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a Copilot Money! Congrats to January’s winner, Amanda Colyer! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Michael Ilin-QT-Press Cmd + ` to cycle all windows of that app 00:03:06 PilotPete-QT-Nod or Shake to answer your AirPods 00:05:49 Clif-QT-Relocate iOS apps by dragging from search results Eufy Smart Scale Withings Sleep Pad 00:07:47 Different home screens for different Focus Modes 00:11:16 QT-Use Edge Light for video calls in macOS 26.2-and-later 00:16:17 Use Display Buddy to control the brightness of your screen 00:18:09 Russell-QT-Map your own keyboard shortcuts in macOS settings Brave Browser’s LEO AI 00:23:03 The value of an always-on troubleshooting assistant Eney 00:26:32 Doug-QT-Set Activity Monitor to show CPU Usage in Dock 00:30:40 Apple TV Remote Quick Tip Masterclass EyeDentify-QT-Undo Accidental Scrubs on Apple TV Using the Apple TV remote’s scroll-wheel emulator to scrub in a fine-tuned way Double-tap scroll wheel edges to jump forwards or backwards Use Siri Commands, too 00:35:16 Dom Bettinelli-QT-Tap iPhone to Apple TV remote to transfer video to Apple TV 00:37:15 Tap your iPhone to your HomePod to transfer audio 00:37:45 Jeepster-QT-Procrastinate Multiple Reminders at Once Sponsors 00:41:17 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK Don’t Get Caught 00:43:56 Steve-DGC-1128-Duplicate important Notes as backup Microsoft OneNote Ulysses Obsidian 00:54:56 What about a git repo to sync… prefs, notes, whatever? Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:55:53 Steve Hammond-How can I control CarPlay with gloves on? Capacitive Gloves for Screens and Phones 01:00:30 DJ Mac-ChatGPT and others regularly forget what I’ve told them Try claude.ai/giggab for half-price Claude Pro 01:08:16 William-1128-How do I get my browser to surf for me? Perplexity – Comet browser ChatGPT – ChatGPT Atlas browser Gemini – Gemini in Chrome Claude – Claude in Chrome extension Reviews 01:15:08 gdubs-MGG Review-A PhD in troubleshooting 01:16:08 michaefs-MGG Review-A great podcast 01:16:57 d32bus-MGG Review-Excellent show 01:17:39 MGG 1129 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1128, you dive into a treasure chest of Cool Stuff Found with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. From DockLock Lite keeping your Dock in check to Backdrop 2.0’s animated lock screens and BookMacster’s bookmark magic, you’ll uncover smart Mac tricks you didn’t know you needed. The geeks take a nostalgic tangent into podcasting history before jumping into the now: Agentic browsers like ChatGPT’s Atlas and Perplexity’s Comet that are reshaping how you browse today. Safari killing your Tahoe? Find out why Apple’s AI choices might change how your Mac thinks. Then it’s back to more gems: Bootable clones return with SuperDuper, World Clock Widget makes global time simple, and Fastmail’s new desktop app joins BusyCal and Fantastical in taming your digital life. You’ll also learn how not to get caught with Apple Notes overwriting your data (keep the app open until it syncs!). Wrapping up, apps like Pixeldrop, Shutter Declutter, and Brick help you tidy photos, redact safely, and silence distractions. Plus, creative NFC tag hacks that make your smart home even smarter. As always, the MGG crew makes sure you Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1128 for Monday, February 9th, 2026 February 9th: National Clean Out Your Computer Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a Copilot Money! Congrats to January’s winner, Amanda Colyer! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found 00:00:01 Bruce-CSF-Neo Network Utility 00:03:30 Oskar-CSM-Backdrop 2.0 adds Custom Live Wallpapers to the macOS Lock Screen 00:04:53 Pensacola Craig-CSF-DockLock Lite to keep your Mac’s Dock from jumping 00:06:11 Jim-CSF-1118–BookMacster by Sheep Systems to edit, sort, and sync bookmarks across browsers 00:08:26 Tangent: A discussion about how podcasting (and Maccast and Mac Geek Gab) got started 00:13:35 PilotPete-CSF-ChatGPT Atlas Browser Comet from Perplexity 00:15:00 Using Agentic Browsers is not the future…it’s the present! 00:26:04 And Safari might be killing your Tahoe 00:28:48 AI integrated into your operating system Apple needs to choose wisely 00:35:47 CSF-Eney Beta from MacPaw Sponsors 00:37:21 SPONSOR: Sundays for Dogs. Every bite of Sundays is clean and made from real meat, fruits, and veggies, with no kibble. Stanley loves it! Go right now to sundaysfordogs.com/MGG50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code MGG50 at checkout. 00:39:42 SPONSOR: Shopify. In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/MGG MOAR Cool Stuff Found 00:41:32 Bruce-CSF-1127–ClipGrab to download YouTube videos (free download) 00:42:54 Kirschen-CSF-KeyClu replaces CheatSheet Use Brew! brew install –cask keyclu 00:45:25 Larry-CSF-SuperDuper WILL do bootable Clones on macOS 26 Using CCC Backup to create legacy bootable copies of macOS Idea: create a bootable external and stop once macOS is installed, leaving it ready for Migration Assistant (or anything else) 00:52:36 Andrew-CSF-World Clock Widget app UTC=Universal Time Coordinated Swatch Internet Time 00:56:33 David-CSF-Fastmail Desktop App for Mac BusyCal Fantastical Spark Mail Cardhop Don’t Get Caught with notes Syncing 01:01:42 DGC-Apple Notes only syncs when the app is open on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This can lead to sync overwrites if one device makes a change without having the latest copy. Back to Cool Stuff Found 01:04:58 Bob-CSF-1107-Shutter Declutter helps process photos 01:11:00 rnDoug-Mole, a system maintenance tool 01:12:18 DanDXZDB-Pixeldrop for selectively redacting part of a photo Don’t Get Caught with your data buried in PDFs 01:14:20 DGC-Save redacted PDFs as a single layer so people can’t see your layers Back on Track with CSF 01:14:50 CSF-Brick to block distracting apps and notifications on your iPhone 01:19:38 Creatively Using NFC Tags Use NFC Tags with the Home app 01:21:48 QT-Re-use NFC Tags that other people send you! 01:24:04 MGG 1128 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You move fast in this episode, stacking Quick Tips that shave friction off your day almost immediately. You tell Siri to take notes on command, record audio directly inside Notes with native transcripts, and pull off smarter gestures in CarPlay Maps and iOS 26 Safari that feel hidden in plain sight. You tame the Camera side button, rename files faster from Finder and app toolbars, and generally remind yourself that small muscle-memory tweaks compound into real time saved. This is the kind of workflow polish that keeps you ahead instead of catching up. Then the conversation sharpens. You dig into why troubleshooting advice can be too eager to fix the wrong problem, unpack what “absolute mode” thinking really means, and react to Apple’s acquisition moves and fresh AirTag releases. Listener questions take you into practical territory like grabbing a single frame from video, sharing iCloud calendars with Android users, and understanding how features get quietly “nerfed,” leading to Pilot Pete’s perfectly named Newly Effectuated Reduced Functionality. You wrap with Cool Stuff Found that spans Vision Pro accessories, immersive gaming, and travel-ready power. The throughline is clear: know what still works, notice what’s been taken away, and adapt before it costs you time. Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1127 for Monday, February 2nd, 2026 February 2nd: The Record of a Sneeze Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Copilot Money! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Gene-QT-Hey Siri, Take a Note 00:03:48 Ian-QT-In Notes, Record Audio and Save the transcript natively! (Use the paper clip icon) 00:06:52 rnDoug-QT-1126-Zoom in CarPlay Maps with a special double-tap (and Peter, too) 00:10:32 Tom-1126-Hold down on URL Bar to close tab (and more) on iOS 26 00:11:13 Bill-QT-1126-Swipe Up on URL bar for All Tabs View on iPhone 00:12:53 Todd-QT-Camera Settings to Get Side Camera Button to do your bidding! 00:17:44 Bill-QT-1126-Rename files in Finder and from apps’ Toolbar Sponsors 00:21:24 SPONSOR: Tempo. For a limited time, Tempo is offering our listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/MGG. 00:22:52 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG We Need To Talk 00:24:12 Craig-ChatGPT is too hasty to troubleshoot my tech issues ChatGPT Absolute Mode Hey, Did You Hear? 00:41:23 Apple acquires secretive Q․ai startup for $2 billion 00:45:40 New AirTags from Apple Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:50:21 Rob-How can I copy one frame from a video? yt-dlp (install with ‘brew install yt-dlp’) PullTube and Downie (also available in Setapp) What does NERF stand for when someone kills functionality Newly Effectuated Reduced Functionality 01:03:04 Larry-How can I share my iCloud calendar with an Android user? OneCalendar Sync for iCloud Cool Stuff Found 01:09:04 Adam-CSF-Apple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band Demeo on Vision Pro 01:12:29 DLH-CSF-Anker Prime 25W 3-in-1 Travel charger 01:16:36 MGG 1127 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You start with deceptively simple wins that immediately clean up your digital life. You batch-rename files in Finder, unlock hidden gestures on both Mac and iPhone, and speed yourself up with small but mighty keyboard and touch tricks. Along the way, a nostalgic detour into Lotus 1-2-3 sparks a surprisingly intense discussion about competitive spreadsheeting, airline safety systems, and how that thinking naturally leads to a bigger question: when does “Car as a Service” stop being a punchline and start being reality? Even the travel hacks stay practical, from surviving cruises without surprise data charges to resetting your internal clock before you even land. Then you shift into defense mode. You learn where password chaos actually comes from, why panic-resetting devices is sometimes the worst move, and how to spot bugs masquerading as personal failure. Listener questions take you deep into Lightroom quirks, CarPlay gesture mysteries, app safety checks, and Contacts behaving badly, with calm, methodical ways to unweird your setup instead of burning it down. It’s classic Mac Geek Gab: curiosity, experimentation, and real-world fixes that keep your tech working for you. Stay sharp, stay efficient, and Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1126 for Monday, January 26th, 2026 January 26th: Lotus 1-2-3 Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Craig-QT-You can batch rename files in Finder 00:05:01 January 26th: Lotus 1-2-3 Day 00:06:40 Competitive Spreadsheeting Full Contact Spreadsheeting TCAS System in airplanes Tangent: Car as a service 00:13:11 When can we move to Car As A Service? MOAR Quick Tips 00:19:30 Steve-You can also three finger pinch on the Mac! 00:22:56 Todd-Pinch iPhone Screen in Safari to reveal the All Tabs display 00:24:16 Time hack: when flying across time zones, start your day on the time zone you will be ending on 00:25:11 Craig-QT-Use Fn to bring up the Mac emoji picker 00:27:48 Jim-QT-For cruisers, disable cellular data on the ship Sponsors 00:30:35 SPONSOR: Shopify. In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/MGG 00:31:48 SPONSOR: Copilot Money. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. For a limited-time, get 26% off your first year when you sign up at https://try.copilot.money/macgeekgab. Get two months free with code ‘macgeekgab’. 00:33:12 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Don’t Get Caught 00:34:24 Michael-DGC-Password Hell is a Real Place Bitwarden Access became Uplock 00:53:17 Larry-DGC-Known Bug in Apple Search in Settings – Don’t Nuke-n-Pave Your iPad just yet Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:54:26 Bob-?-Why Lightroom + DropBox TidBits Article Won’t Let me Put Files in the Trash Bin? 01:00:18 DLH-Where is CarPlay Maps pinch to zoom? Maybe in iOS 26 01:04:49 Eric-Is MacUpdater still safe for now? 01:06:17 Sandy-Contacts is being weird…how do I unweird it? 01:17:55 MGG 1126 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You start with Quick Tips that tighten up your daily Apple workflow fast. You learn how CarPlay scrubbing actually works while driving, how Siri can jump forward or back in precise time chunks, and why Apple’s vision for Siri, Gemini, and personal intelligence matters more than the hype suggests. You unlock practical wins like copying Voice Memos transcripts, using Continuity for clipboard magic across devices, mastering iPhone copy and paste gestures, and understanding when dragging photos quietly converts them to JPEGs. Along the way, you revisit Apple Newton roots, discover why tools like Yoink still matter, and pick up slick tricks for prepping images in Messages and pausing voice recordings mid-thought. Then you move into real-world problem solving. You figure out how to record a selfie video on iPhone while reading a script without breaking your flow, why Sign in With Apple is still worth using, and how to monitor drive health without guessing. You finally get clarity on weird Trash behavior, stop your mouse from waking your Mac, and understand why green bubble RCS and SMS sometimes fail on macOS. The episode wraps with a discussion about Apple Creator Studio tools like Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Compressor, MainStage, and premium content across Apple’s productivity apps. Listen to sharpen your instincts so when it counts, you Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1125 for Monday, January 19th, 2026 January 19th: Brew a Potion Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm for Zoom integration MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Chris-QT-CarPlay lets you scrub while driving 00:04:01 QT-Use Siri to skip forwards and backwards in specific time increments 00:06:18 The future of Siri, Gemini, and Personal Intelligence 00:14:33 QT-See and copy transcripts from Voice Memos 00:15:44 QT-Continuity works for Clipboard Too 00:18:21 iPhone Copy/Paste Gestures 00:21:55 Doug-QT-Dragging photos on iPhone converts them to JPEG Copying/Pasting on the Apple Newton Yoink 00:27:01 Jeff-QT-Dragging an image into Messages preps it to send 00:28:15 Pete-QT-Pause Voice Recording on iOS 00:29:54 How do I record a selfie video on my iPhone while being able to read a script? Teleprompter for Video for iPhone Also Teleprompter is free with in app purchases 00:34:43 GW-QT-Don’t forget about Sign in With Apple Sponsors 00:38:50 SPONSOR: Tempo. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/MGG. 00:40:22 SPONSOR: Stamps.com. Try Stamps dot com risk-free for sixty days at stamps.com and use code mgg! Sixty days gives you plenty of time to see exactly how much time and money you’re saving on every shipment. 00:41:42 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:43:12 Andy-What should I use to monitor drive health? Disk Drill DriveDx Techtool Pro for repairing APFS volumes 00:48:52 Gary-Why Sometime Trash? Why Sometimes NO Trash? 00:59:37 Andrew-How can I keep my mouse from waking up my Mac? 01:03:25 Caleb-Why can’t I send green bubble RCS/SMS messages from my Mac? Cool Stuff Found 01:07:19 CSF? Apple Creator Studio Logic Pro Pixelmator Pro Final Cut Pro Compressor MainStage Premium content for Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Freeform, Motion and more 01:18:31 MGG 1125 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You walk the CES 2026 floor with Pete and Dave and quickly realize this episode is about practical gear that earns its place in your life. You hear about clever headphones, smarter thermostats, compact travel tech, and simple photo organization that fixes real annoyances without overthinking them. The crew cuts through the hype, calling out what feels thoughtful versus what just looks flashy, so you can spot the difference between tools that solve problems and gadgets that will gather dust. Then things get broader and more futuristic without losing focus. You explore consumer health tech that is finally becoming accessible, modular controllers that rethink how you interact with devices, and open-ear audio that fits real-world use. Robots take over yards and floors, smart calendars and water sensors aim to reduce daily friction, and networking gear shrinks without giving up power. It is a fast tour of ideas that are close enough to touch, if not already shipping, with one consistent reminder guiding the whole conversation: stay curious, stay selective, and Don’t Get Caught chasing shiny things that do not actually improve your day. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1124 for Monday, January 12th, 2026 January 12th: National Curried Chicken Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm for Zoom integration MacPaw CCC Backup Cool Stuff Found at CES 2026 00:03:41 TDM Twist Headphones 00:06:36 Eve Thermostat 00:08:08 FotoStax – $25 for a 10-pack 00:11:09 Targus Voyager EXP – $89.99 00:14:04 NOMATIC Travel Pack 00:15:52 Eloquens Email AI Autoresponder 00:21:25 Consumer-focused Blood Glucose Monitors Abbott Lingo, Stelo by Dexcom, Isaac from PreEvent, Y-Brush Halo, Actxa Core Smart Ring Sponsors 00:27:27 SPONSOR: Copilot Money. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. For a limited-time, get 26% off your first year when you sign up at https://try.copilot.money/macgeekgab. Get two months free with code ‘macgeekgab’. 00:28:49 SPONSOR: Shopify. In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/MGG 00:30:25 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG MOAR Cool Stuff Found at CES 2026 00:31:33 Modue – Modular controllers for gamers, creators, and more 00:35:00 Shokz OpenFit Pro Earbuds 00:38:58 Robot Lawn Mowers Yarbo M-Series, Segway Navimow, Worx, Lymow 00:43:58 Robot Vacuums Eureka E10 Evo Plus – $299 Eureka Z50 $799 Roborock Saros Rover 00:51:13 Skylight Calendar 2 00:53:28 Droplet Smarthome Water Sensor from Hydrific 00:58:04 TP-Link Aireal Digital in-app assistant 01:00:31 TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Portable Travel Router TL-WR3602BE 01:03:21 CubicScreen.com 01:06:22 MGG 1124 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter

You kick off the year by tightening your Apple habits, starting with smart Quick Tips that actually stick. You build year-based music playlists for offline listening, flip on Airplane Mode when you’re out of service to save serious battery, and let the Health app handle reminders for meds and eye drops so nothing slips. You’re reminded of power-user staples like Cmd-Shift-5 for screenshots, learn how Google Sites can double as a surprisingly effective bookmark manager, and get clarity on when and how to disable VPNs properly, including on Apple TV for region-locked content. Along the way, you discover tools that reliably track Apple refurb inventory and dig into the oddly fascinating logic behind Safari’s tab close order. Then it’s time to not get caught. You hear why Time Machine now warns you when your backup drive is too small, why storing Notes “On My Device” can bite you later, and how increasing cloud storage often means increasing local storage, too. Listener questions keep things practical, from tracking a missing Apple TV remote to deciding when an iPad beats a laptop. A deep dive into strange Safari tab behavior brings it all home, followed by Cool Stuff Found that helps you update Macs more intelligently, evaluate startup risks, replicate Mac setups with Ansible, and even capture insights from podcasts using AI. It’s a fast, practical reset that helps you start the year sharper, safer, and a little more in control. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1123 for Monday, January 5th, 2026 January 5th: National Whipped Cream Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm for Zoom integration MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Make Year-based Music playlists for offline listening 00:04:44 John-QT-Use Airplane Mode to save your battery when you’re out of service 00:06:53 Steve-QT-Use the iPhone Health app to remind you about medications, eye drops, and more! CES 2026 Sponsor: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! 00:12:26 Avraham-QT-Remember to use Cmd-Shift-5 for Screenshots 00:17:36 Andrew-QT-1115-Use Google Sites as your Bookmarks manager 00:21:32 Jason-QT-1122-Shut off your VPN from within the app, not Settings 00:23:03 Joe-QT-Use AppleTV VPN for region-locked content 00:28:51 Ben-1121-Refurb Tracker reliably tracks Apple refurb inventory 00:30:22 Ben-QT-There’s Logic to Safari Tabs Close Order…right? Don’t Get Caught 00:32:11 Doug-DGC-Time Machine now warns you if your drive is too small CES 2026 Sponsor: CCC Backup CES 2026 Sponsor: MacPaw 00:41:29 Jose-DGC-1104-Be aware if you’re storing Notes On My [Device] 00:43:50 Doug-DGC-Increasing cloud storage means increasing local storage Reviews 00:46:37 Apv9-MGG Review-Absolutely Essential LIstening for Apple Users! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:47:41 Skylar-Can I track my Apple TV remote? 00:50:17 Which remote control do you use? 00:53:27 Glenn-When do you reach for your iPad vs. your laptop? OmniOutliner 01:02:54 Juergen-Why the crazy tab behavior? 01:09:20 CES 2026 Coverage Sponsors Eero Ecamm for Zoom integration Cool Stuff Found 01:11:39 Steve-CSF-Latest for updating your Mac’s software SwitchGlass 01:13:01 Arvydas-CSF-MacPersistenceChecker to risk-score all your startup items 01:14:17 Alan-CSF-1121-Use Ansible to replicate user preferences between Macs 01:15:16 Dan-CSF-SnipD AI-powered Podcast app for capturing and learning from episodes 01:17:09 MGG 1123 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You dive straight into practical macOS and workflow wins, starting with macOS 26’s new ability to record video by window and moving quickly into keeping your Homebrew setup clean, current, and fast. You learn how simple display resolution tweaks can hide the MacBook notch or eliminate it entirely, and why audio problems like AirPods mic failures often come down to overlooked system behavior. Along the way, you’re reminded to stay alert to sneaky gotchas like expiring Tailscale devices, VPNs that never fully disconnect, and cables that quietly become the weakest link. Don’t Get Caught assuming the obvious is working as expected. Then it’s on to listener questions that hit real-world pain points: avoiding international cell charges even when using an eSIM, understanding why not all MVNOs are equal, and keeping vacation photos manageable by killing duplicates before they pile up. You dig into OS version mismatches, whether AI actually helps tech support when used correctly, and why asking AI to explain the “why” matters. Cool Stuff Found rounds things out with tools for sleep and stress tracking, app update management, USB speed visibility, smarter System Settings navigation, notch-aware utilities, nostalgic screen savers, and shortcut mastery. It’s a fast-moving episode packed with ways to tighten your setup, reduce friction, and stay one step ahead. Happy new year, y’all! See you in 2026! (don’t worry, that’s next week, right on schedule!) 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1122 for Monday, December 29th, 2025 December 29th: Still Need To Do Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Ben-QT-macOS 26 now adds video recording by window 00:04:47 Pilot Pete-QT-Upgrade Your Homebrew Install! brew upgrade brew install topgrade brew install speedtest-cli 00:10:37 Michael-QT-1121-Use a different Display Resolution to hide the notch 00:11:39 Antony-CSF-1121–Say No To Notch to disable your MacBook’s Notch entirely Don’t Get Caught 00:12:23 Andrew-DGC-AirPods Mic Failure 00:18:37 Chris-DGC-Be aware Tailscale device expiration 00:21:02 Tom S-DGC-Your VPN might still be connected! 00:23:48 Pilot Pete=DGC-Really! Try Different Cables Sponsors 00:29:14 SPONSOR: Copilot Money. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. For a limited-time, get 26% off your first year when you sign up at https://try.copilot.money/macgeekgab. Get two months free with code ‘macgeekgab’. 00:30:45 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG Reviews 00:31:58 BobCleaver-MGG Review-Thanks for the excellent info Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:32:56 Greg-How to avoid International Charges on Cell Phone while Traveling eSIMdb for finding eSIMs 00:39:42 Not all MVNOs are created equal 00:43:22 Robert-How do you manage your photos on vacation? Remove duplicate photos and videos on Mac 00:49:21 Todd-Any Issues with iOS 26 and Not macOS 26? 00:53:42 Joe-Does AI make tech support’s job easier? Ask the AI to teach you WHY a proposed solution is good Cool Stuff Found 01:01:48 Bob-CSF-AutoSleep for sleep and stress tracking Heart Analyzer 01:04:20 Jeepster 8675309-CSF-Updatest for keeping your Mac’s apps up-to-date MacUpdater 01:08:26 Dan-CSM-USB Connection Information puts USB speeds in your menu bar 01:09:40 Allison-CSM-Mind Map of System Settings 01:11:51 CSF-AirNotch Pro Dual 01:13:55 SccrHallways-CSF-Flying Toasters Screensaver is back! 01:16:28 DJ Mac-CSF-CheatSheet to see all your keyboard shortcuts 01:17:54 MGG 1122 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You dig into the little things macOS quietly does for you, starting with the surprising truth about Clipboard History and why macOS 26 might feel slower than you’d expect. You explore ways to rein things in, from taming runaway apps to making better use of iPhone Mirroring and clever video capture tricks. Along the way, you’re reminded that old hardware still has value if you give it purpose, and that blind trust in AI troubleshooting can lead you astray faster than it helps. This is where staying curious beats staying complacent, and where “Don’t Get Caught” is more than a catchphrase. Then you move into the real-world problem solving that defines Mac Geek Gab: networking quirks that break expectations, WiFi settings that ignore reservations, and router updates that change the rules midstream. You also get clear, practical guidance on buying the right Mac, migrating only what you actually need, hunting down duplicate files, and reclaiming menu bar space from the notch. Even photo libraries get a reality check, helping you decide what truly needs to live inside Photos. It’s a fast-moving episode packed with answers you can use immediately, designed to keep your setup efficient, intentional, and frustration-free. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1121 for Monday, December 22nd, 2025 December 22nd: International Day of Mathematics MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:02 QT-Turns out macOS keeps your Clipboard History? 00:04:59 macOS 26 is slowing down Dave’s Macs App Tamer helps a little bit 00:15:00 Adam-QT-Use your iPhone Mirroring on your Mac 00:17:59 Dale-QT-Video capture your devices’ “I’m Charged” states 00:19:27 Kent-QT-CSF, or One Thing To Do With an Old iPad DAKboard.com Sponsors 00:22:27 SPONSOR: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/mgg #rulapod 00:23:41 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support Don’t Get Caught 00:24:57 Beware of Troubleshooting with ChatGPT and Gell-mann Amnesia 00:27:59 Pilot Pete-DGC-Private WiFi Address doesn’t honor DHCP Reservation 00:32:36 Craig-DGC-Updated my Orbi and it won’t let me set DHCP Reservations within the Dynamic DHCP Pool IP Range MGG Reviews 00:43:36 NYCkRon-MGG Review-Learn new things 00:44:29 Scotty Southard-MGG Review-Outstanding Mac Tips, New Stuff Found and Great Knowledge Sponsors 00:46:33 SPONSOR: Copilot Money. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. For a limited-time, get 26% off your first year when you sign up at https://try.copilot.money/macgeekgab. Get two months free with code ‘macgeekgab’. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:48:18 Elbert-How much Mac shall I buy? Refurb.me 00:58:40 Jose-Can I migrate just my user settings to a new Mac without migrating an entire account? 01:05:13 Gary-How can I easily find duplicate files on my Mac? MacPaw’s Gemini 2 (it’s in Setapp!) Find Any File Scripts for Duplicate Finding 01:08:04 David-How do I keep Fantastical (or any app) from being hidden by my menu bar notch! Command-Drag that menu bar icon! Set a keyboard shortcut for it 01:13:27 Donald-Do I have to import all my photos into a library? 01:16:58 MGG 1121 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You jump straight into a rapid-fire run of Quick Tips that quietly level up how you use your devices every day. You learn how iOS 26 now shows charging time right on the lock screen, how to build polished collages in Pages or Canva without paying a dime, and how to finally extract and archive your full iMessage history using proper database tools instead of hacks. Along the way, you tweak haptics for better feedback, realize the iOS Stocks app works just fine on a Mac, and discover how a simple Command-Shift-2 move inside ChatGPT can instantly pull screenshots into your workflow. The throughline is efficiency without sloppiness, because convenience is great until it compromises control. Don’t Get Caught. Then things get deeper, and more fun. You wrestle with real-world troubleshooting, from intermittent freezing in Tahoe to why subjective sleep scores still matter if you want to manage what you monitor. Siri’s growing confusion about dates and times turns into a full-blown intercontinental misunderstanding, and the team breaks down the alphabet soup of 5G variants so you know what your phone is actually using. The final stretch becomes a live, unscripted tech support jam session, digging into creative AirTag placement, pasting clipboards as keystrokes, and reorganizing applications with surgical precision. It’s messy, methodical, and exactly how real problem-solving happens when the mics are on and the answers are not obvious. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1120 for Monday, December 15th, 2025 December 15th: International Tea Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-iOS 26 lock screen has charging time 00:04:38 Jim-QT-Use Pages to Make a Collage! Don’t Pay! Canva, too. 00:07:37 Chris-QT-Get a useable complete iMessage History DB Browser for SQLite Base for SQLite on Setapp 00:09:33 Robert-CSF-1118–iMessage-Exporter to archive your iMessages 00:12:46 Todd-QT-1119-Increase Haptic Prominence 00:14:15 Bill-QT-Stocks App iOS QT Works on a Mac too! 00:15:52 QT-Command-Shift-2 in ChatGPT immediately adds a screenshot of your most-recent window Shottr A discussion about using ChatGPT, et al, and finding your place on the continuum between privacy and convenience. One year free Perplexity subscription if you have PayPal VS Code CoPilot ChatGPT integration Google Antigravity 00:26:16 QT-ChatGPT, use these screenshots to help me build a formula for Google Sheets Sponsors 00:27:27 SPONSOR: Udacity is an online learning platform with courses in AI and Tech. For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/MGG and use code MGG. 00:28:44 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:29:59 Kirit-Tahoe, freezing from time to time 00:34:19 Bob, MD-1119-If sleep score is so subjective, why use it? That which is monitored is managed 00:41:17 Antony-Does Siri Know What Day It Is? 00:48:19 What’s the difference between 5G, 5G+, 5G UC, and 5G UW? 00:51:48 Time For an Intercontinental Misunderstanding Sponsors 00:53:32 SPONSOR: Aura Frames. Relive your favorite holiday traditions—every day. Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter – by using promo code MGG at checkout. MOAR Quick Tips 00:55:30 Scott-QT-Creative Air Tag Locations 00:57:42 Pilot Pete-QT-Paste Clipboard as Keystrokes – Native to Mac OS 01:09:20 Chris-QT-Add folders to label Applications 01:19:43 MGG 1120 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You dive into a packed Cool Stuff Found episode this week, moving fast from sensor-powered tinkering with phyphox to smarter dictation using Wispr Flow, altitude readouts in CarPlay, and Emby’s upgraded media management. You get practical wins too: safer file sharing with MetaWipe, smoother workflows through PopClip, a road-tested Nomatic backpack, and Picmal for quick local media conversions. Then the conversation flips to your questions: which sleep score app you can trust, how the new Journals app handles multiple journals, and how to make notifications behave when your Apple Watch is on your wrist. Don’t Get Caught missing the deep cuts. You also hear clear guidance on backup safety, with SuperDuper, Carbon Copy Cloner, ChronoSync, and Backblaze each playing a different role depending on how you protect your data. To wrap things up, the crew tackles border ID differences between REAL ID and passports, whether upgrading to macOS Tahoe or Sequoia is the smarter move, and a listener warning about bottom-filled beers that’s both funny and useful. It’s a full tour of tech insight and practical nerd wisdom, delivered at MGG speed. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1119 for Monday, December 8th, 2025 December 8th: Take it in the Ear Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm MacPaw CCC Backup Cool Stuff Found 00:00:01 Ian-CSF-phyphox gives you ALL the Sensors on your Phone to play with! 00:07:44 David-CSF-Wispr Flow for Dictation 00:10:02 Bob-CSF-Altimeter & Barometer Pro shows your altitude in a CarPlay widget 00:11:56 P2-CSF-Emby Media Server Emby Metadata Enhanced Plugin Plex 00:16:29 Michael-CSF-1117–MetaWipe to safely send files 00:20:17 Tony-GG-Popclip app is super handy and affordable 00:22:04 Dave-GG-Nomatic Travel Backpack been using all year 00:27:58 Alberto-CSMade-Picmal converts and compresses images, videos, and audio files locally on your Mac Sponsors 00:30:11 SPONSOR: Framer. Ready to design, iterate, and publish all in one tool? Start creating for free at Framer.com/design, and use code MGG for a free month of Framer Pro. 00:31:51 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:33:10 Tony-Which App’s sleep score is best? Sleep++ Withings Sleep Apple Sleep Score 00:48:33 Journals app now supports multiple journals Sponsors 00:49:31 SPONSOR: Superhuman. Get AI that works where you work. Unlock your Superhuman potential. Learn more at Superhuman.com/PODCAST 00:50:54 SPONSOR: AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe. MOAR Questions 00:52:23 Brian-How to Get Notifications on my Phone With an Apple Watch on My Wrist 00:59:25 Raptor-Is it OK to run backups in the background on your Mac? SuperDuper! CCC Backup ChronoSync Backblaze 01:03:57 WPooka-MGG Review-Great show Don’t Get Caught 01:08:49 Dave-DGC-Differences between REAL ID and US Passport at Land Borders 01:12:12 SonoMacGuy-DGC-Update Sequoia -v- Upgrade to Tahoe 01:16:20 Gray-DGC-Beware the bottom-filled beers! 01:17:30 MGG 1119 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You kick off this episode with a rapid-fire blast of Quick Tips that sharpen how you use your Mac, iPhone, and apps every day. You learn how to tame iOS typing quirks, get the most out of dictation in ChatGPT’s Mac app, clean up Safari’s sidebar, and jump straight into System Settings with an alphabetical view. Then you dive into the spam-text battlefield, where forwarding to 7726, filtering, and blocking help you stay ahead. And because it’s Mac Geek Gab, you’re reminded: Don’t Get Caught letting your smart TV monitor more than you expect. From there, you get practical answers to real listener questions: backing up external Photos Libraries, deciding whether you trust Tailscale (and your relatives!), keeping network drives mounted in macOS 26, and dealing with the fact that Messages aren’t included in your Apple Data Archive. You round things out with a strong Cool Stuff Found segment covering tools to clean your menu bar, manage your watch history, secure your Mac, replace Bento, and more. It’s a full week of tips that tighten your workflow and expand what your Apple gear can do for you. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1118 for Monday, December 1st, 2025 December 1st: Eat a Red Apple Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of OpenIn! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Darrin-QT-Set Amazon Auto Buy 00:04:47 Susan-QT-Maybe disable “slide to type” to tame iOS typing? 00:07:09 QTR-Dictating to ChatGPT’s Mac App is really handy 00:07:59 Bruce-QT-1116-Manage Safari’s Sidebar to your liking 00:09:11 Gene-QT-System Settings Alphabetical List 00:13:28 DGC-Dealing with those SPAM Text Messages Forwarding to 7726 Reports SPAM to your carrier Screen, filter, report, and block text messages on iPhone Don’t Get Caught 00:18:09 Todd-DGC-Beware of your TV selling data about you 00:22:45 ATC-DGC-Know about Mouse Keys Sponsors 00:27:02 SPONSOR: Aura Frames. Relive your favorite holiday traditions—every day. Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter – by using promo code MGG at checkout. 00:28:39 SPONSOR: Shopify. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG and upgrade your selling today! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:29:48 Larry-How to back-up an external Photos Library? Task Organization – Bombich Software 00:33:25 Allison-How MUCH do you believe in Tailscale…and your relatives? Splashtop 00:37:23 DLH-1117-Messages are not a part of your Apple Data Archive iMazing 00:44:14 Uncle Jamie-Keep Network Drives Mounted on MacOS 26? Automounter for macOS MGG Discord 00:46:45 SccrHallways-CSF-Google Antigravity agentic IDE for coding Sponsors 00:54:32 SPONSOR: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/mgg #rulapod 00:56:14 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Cool Stuff Found 00:57:36 Terry-CSF-Moonlock Security Suite by MacPaw (Setapp) 01:00:43 Allison-CSF-Ice for managing your Mac’s menu bar 01:02:00 n-Greg from LA-CSF-Vanilla to Manage your Mac’s Menubar 01:04:44 TheDaveAbides-CSF-Plex Universal Watchlist and Channels Stream Links Stream Link Manager for Channels 01:06:53 Joe-QT-1115–Trakt only stores your passwords on your local device(s) 01:12:08 Mark M-CSF-1112–Tap Forms Pro as a great Bento/Filemaker replacement AirTable Panorama X 01:14:16 MGG 1118 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You kick off this week’s episode on D. B. Cooper Day with a rapid-fire mix of fresh iOS 26 tricks and Mac power-moves. You learn how iOS 26’s haptic call alerts work, how Alfred can shut down your Mac faster than any menu, and how Forklift’s sync feature rivals DeltaWalker without any hassle. Shortcuts get smarter with automated sleep tracking, Command-P becomes your instant PDF escape hatch, and you get clarity on when you do and don’t need to hand over your phone as a digital ID. Listener follow-ups keep the energy rolling, including a reminder to rethink long-held holiday assumptions and a shoutout to Tailscale for keeping your tech effortlessly connected. Then it’s time to sharpen your defensive instincts so you Don’t Get Caught. You hear how to avoid being stranded without a wireless charger, why sending photos can leak your location, and what to do when the Mac App Store refuses to update your apps. You dig into undeleting Mail quirks, discover where your iPhone hides space-hogging files, and pick up smart workflows for offloading Messages media with CCC, iMazing, and Apple’s GDPR archive. You close with a simple breakdown of SSH so you can finally understand what’s happening when you open that mysterious Remote Login switch. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1117 for Monday, November 24th, 2025 November 24th: D.B. Cooper Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your own OpenCase! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:11:12 MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm MacPaw Quick Tips 00:00:01 Alex-QT-iOS 26 adds haptic vibrations for connected and dropped calls 00:05:18 MoeCoffee-1116-Use Alfred to Shut Down your Mac 00:06:30 Forklift has a Sync Function – Much like Delta Walker 00:07:59 Paul-Create a shortcut to automatically Start Sleep Analysis 00:11:32 Todd-QT-Add Command-P to Save as PDF 00:13:52 Pilot Pete-QT-Follow Up – No Need to Hand Over Phone Digital ID Sponsors 00:17:42 SPONSOR: Aura Frames. Relive your favorite holiday traditions—every day. Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter – by using promo code MGG at checkout. 00:19:44 SPONSOR: Udacity is an online learning platform with courses in AI and Tech. You can try Udacity risk-free for seven days. Head to Udacity.com/MGG and use code MGG for 40% off your order. Follow-ups and Reviews 00:21:10 Paul & Ben-Was the last episode Wednesday or Monday? 00:23:41 MGG Review-T. Hongo-An Apple Geeks home for tips and tricks 00:25:51 Brian-Tell us the story about the Santa mind-shift, Dave! 00:32:22 Joe-Let’s Hear It for Tailscale Don’t Get Caught 00:35:42 ATC-DGC-Without A Wireless Charger 00:43:09 GW-DGC-Sending Photos Sends GeoData! Sponsors 00:47:16 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG 00:48:36 SPONSOR: PAKA makes performance apparel from sustainable alpaca fiber, softer than cashmere, warmer than wool. To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to PAKAapparel.com/MGG and use code MGG. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:50:12 Rob-Why doesn’t Mac App Store update all my apps? 00:53:50 ED-Why does mail sometimes undelete my emails? Mail > Mailboxes > Rebuild Mailbox 00:57:58 Steve-How can I clean up my iPhone storage? [home]/Library/Photos/Libraries/Syndication.photoslibrary/ 01:02:48 A solution for offloading your Messages media CCC Backup to sync photos to a new destination iMazing to archive messages Request a data archive from Apple for your data 01:09:49 Steve-What is SSH-ing? System Settings > General > Sharing > Remote Login 01:18:19 MGG 1117 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG’s CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You kick off with a blast of rapid-fire tips: instantly saving PDFs from Google Docs, digging photos out of Messages, moving your playlists into Apple Music with iOS 26, tightening up your Digital ID setup, wrangling mail right inside a message, and even retraining Siri when she goes off the rails. Then you dig into listener questions: how to avoid phishing traps, whether segmenting IoT gear actually improves security, and how to bypass that annoying shutdown confirmation. Sleep-tracking follow-ups, auto-opening Safari’s sidebar, and a perfectly absurd detour into fattening up backyard squirrels keep things moving. Through it all, you avoid the pitfalls and, of course, Don’t Get Caught. From there, the next iteration of the Gift Guide rolls out, finding those products that are so embedded into our lives we forget about them: Hue bulbs for whole-home color, the Snap Grip for better shooting on the go, the Olight for serious flashlight needs, AirPods Pro with live translation tricks, single-ear noise canceling, and Comply tips for comfort. You wrap with Cool Stuff Found, including What Three Words for location smarts and the clever NoLongerEvil workaround to resurrect aging Nest thermostats. Punchy, practical, and full of the good bits you can use right now. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1116 for Monday, November 17th, 2025 November 17th: National Homemade Bread Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your own OpenCase! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Command+P in Google Docs immediately saves a PDF 00:04:57 P2-QT-Find a Photo in Messages 00:08:45 n-JKDawson-QT-iOS 26 lets you transfer music from other services to Apple Music 00:10:53 QT-Set up your Apple Digital ID 00:16:30 QT-iOS Mail management from within the message 00:18:10 Ben-QT-Retrain Siri if She’s Not working on your Watch Sponsors 00:24:22 SPONSOR: Framer. Ready to design, iterate, and publish all in one tool? Start creating for free at Framer.com/design, and use code MGG for a free month of Framer Pro. 00:26:07 SPONSOR: AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:19:23 Paul-How best to avoid phishing scams? 00:28:27 Dan DXZDB-What are the impacts of putting IOT devices on a separate Wi-Fi network? 00:36:37 Steven-Q-Getting Around the ‘Are You Sure’ prompt when shutting down Shutdown and Restart Keystrokes sudo shutdown -h now 00:41:52 OurStanley-Sleep Cycle Follow-up 00:44:46 Fattening Up The Squirrels 00:45:26 Dick-How to auto-open Safari with the Bookmarks Sidebar visible? Sponsors 00:49:06 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK 00:50:38 SPONSOR: NordLayer. Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: macgeekgab-10. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Gift Guide 00:52:15 GG-Philips Hue Full Color Bulbs 00:56:15 GG-OhSnap Snap Grip 00:58:41 GG-Olight ArkPro Flashlights 01:02:31 GG-Airpods Pro 3 01:02:49 AirPods Pro Live Translation review 01:04:22 AirPods Pro single-ear noise canceling 01:05:51 Comply AirPods Foam Tips Cool Stuff Found 01:08:08 Jeff-CSF-What Three Words & Some Use Cases 01:10:25 CSF-NoLongerEvil-Thermostat brings Nest thermostats back online 01:19:19 MGG 1116 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week on Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dive headfirst into a whirlwind of Quick Tips and real-world Apple wisdom. You’ll learn how to clean up those pesky “recovered” Messages folders, fine-tune your Apple TV profiles, and even adjust the contentious “Liquid Glass” effect on your devices. Apple might be making the iPhone feel more Android-like, but you’ll still stay one step ahead with tips like checking your Apple Watch battery health directly from your wrist, tightening up that Mac menu bar spacing, and using ChatGPT safely in CarPlay (just remember to ask it, “Are you sure?”). From mastering sleep tracking apps to making Mail behave across devices, you’ll find out exactly how to fix what’s bugging you—and how to keep your tech life running smooth. Then it’s on to your questions and Cool Stuff Found, where the crew reveals clever AirTag hiding spots, bookmark-organizing tricks, and gift-worthy gear like LED light strips and power inverters for your car. Whether you’re fine-tuning your sleep cycle or supercharging your workflow with Obsidian, there’s always a shortcut, hack, or hidden feature to uncover. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and—most importantly—you’ll make sure you Don’t Get Caught by the next digital dilemma. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1115 for Monday, November 10th, 2025 November 10th: Marine Corps Birthday (and World Science Day!) MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your own OpenCase! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Stocks App – Find Delta of Stock Price for any two points in time! 00:03:44 Dave-QT-26.1 Lets You Adjust Liquid Glass on iOS, macOS…but not watchOS. Here’s a workaround. 00:06:21 Apple has Android-ized the iPhone Palm Treo 650 00:09:24 Pilot Pete-QT-Delete “recovered” Messages Folders to clean up and gain (a little) space 00:12:34 Harvey-QT-Setting Default Apple TV Profiles (and Bill, too!) 00:14:26 Andrew-QT-Check your Apple Watch battery health…only on your Watch Withings Sleep Pad from MGG 1114 00:17:36 Heart rate discussion 00:18:56 Bill-QT-Adjusting the white space in menu bar! 00:20:10 ChatGPT widget in CarPlay 00:23:41 But ChatGPT lies sometimes: ask it “Are you sure?” Sponsors 00:25:04 SPONSOR: Zapier – Zapier is the easiest way to automate your tasks. Transform how you work with Zapier and AI. Get started for free today by visiting Zapier.com/macgeekgab 00:26:34 SPONSOR: PAKA makes performance apparel from sustainable alpaca fiber, softer than cashmere, warmer than wool. To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to PAKAapparel.com/MGG and use code MGG. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:28:47 Bob-Fixing Non-Syncing Mailboxes 00:35:28 Raptor-Why does Mail on my iPhone default to Trash and my wife’s is Archive? Settings > Apps > Mail > Mail Accounts > [account name] > Account Settings > Advanced and then under “Move Discarded Messages Into” you can choose “Deleted Mailbox” or “Archive Mailbox”. 00:39:58 James-Are there any devices or apps that wake you during light sleep? Beautyrest Sleep Tracker AutoSleep Sleep Cycle app 00:47:54 CSF: Ringconn gen 2 air Sponsors 00:44:57 SPONSOR: Superhuman. Get AI that works where you work. Unlock your Superhuman potential. Learn more at Superhuman.com/PODCAST 00:46:19 SPONSOR: Shopify. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG and upgrade your selling today! MOAR Questions Answered 00:49:26 Steve-How do I organize my Safari Bookmarks? Obsidian 00:58:27 John-What is the Mail icon that appears near the trash can in my Dock? System Settings > Desktop & Dock > “Minimize windows into application icon” 01:01:55 Roy-Where are some good AirTag locations in my car? Gift Guide 01:05:06 Dave-GG-Cync LED Strip 01:07:52 Pilot Pete-GG-Pro Chaser Vehicle Power Inverter Car Jump Starter Cool Stuff Found 01:13:23 Dan-CSF-1114–Trakt for Apple TV will help you know what to watch next 01:17:12 MGG 1115 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

In Mac Geek Gab 1114, you’ll uncover a ton of real-world Apple wisdom — from mastering Apple TV’s hidden control center to supercharging your Mac keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone, control-click your way into Terminal, and even get an alphabetical list from your Dock. Then, dive into listener-shared “Don’t Get Caught” moments like why people don’t always receive your calendar invites, CarPlay’s uncertain future at GM, and AirTag stealth hacks. And don’t miss the Cool Stuff Found segment, packed with geek-approved tools like Hidden Bar, OVMS for your car, and the Withings Sleep Pad. It’s all here — tips, tricks, and the occasional gotcha — so you can stay ahead of your tech. Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1114 for Monday, November 3rd, 2025 November 3rd: Give Someone a Dollar Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your own OpenCase! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Tom-QT-Apple TV Control Center by Pressing and Holding TV button 00:03:23 Apple tvOS 26 adds profiles to every startup 00:06:50 Sharp TVs use TiVo interface now 00:09:30 Thoughts on TV interfaces JustWatch TV Time 00:14:52 QT-Re-enable Low Data Mode on your new iPhone 00:17:01 Bill-QT-1113-Control-Click to Open in Terminal 00:18:12 Gene-QT-Toggle Between Function and Standard Keys Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts… > Services > Shortcuts > Toggle Function Keys WordService CalcService Settings > Keyboard > Services > Text 00:20:22 Bill-QT-1113-Right click on Settings in Dock to get Alphabetical Listing Sponsors 00:22:25 SPONSOR: NordLayer. Get an exclusive offer: up to 28% off NordLayer yearly plans with coupon code: macgeekgab-28. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. 00:23:55 SPONSOR: Shopify. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG and upgrade your selling today! Don’t Get Caught 00:25:33 Scott-DGC-Invitations to iCloud-calendar events are only sent to iCloud accounts 00:31:26 Mark UK-DGC-Be aware of which port is the DFU port on your Mac 00:34:54 Terry-DGC-GM will be dropping CarPlay (and Android Auto) from Future Vehicles 00:38:30 Chris-DGC-Hide your AirTags in your car 00:40:58 KiwiGraham-DGC-Copy as Pathname doesn’t escape the special characters 00:41:40 DGC-Shortcuts “Match” Fails in macOS 26 until recreated Sponsors 00:45:05 SPONSOR: AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe. 00:46:43 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:48:23 John-Which AirPods should I get for my wife…and where? AirPods 4 Check Refurbished AirPods But they’re less expensive at Amazon for the AirPods Pro 2 Comply Tips for AirPods Pro 00:56:42 Kirit-Tahoe vs. the Third Party Utilities Cool Stuff Found 01:02:50 Scott-CSF-1112–Hidden Bar for managing your menu bar 01:04:55 Chris from Malta-1111–OVMS OBD Adapter for your Car 01:06:22 Terry-CSF-AAA Auto Club app adds CarPlay features GasBuddy 01:10:10 DLH-CSF-Withings Sleep Pad 01:12:32 Scott-CSF-1112–prettyJSON for Safari makes JSON look…prettier! 01:13:37 Bryan-1112-Logitech Brio 500 with Show Mode for your on-desk whiteboard Gift Guide 01:15:00 Adam-GG-10-Year Battery Adhesive Mount for AirTag TagVault – AirTag Security Mount 01:18:50 MGG 1114 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week, you roll right into another round of Quick Tips, laughs, and lessons learned with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam! From macOS Tahoe’s alphabetized Settings to Spotlight searching everything—including those hidden menus—you’ll uncover new tricks that keep your Mac life humming. The crew digs into Apple and Google Maps’ smart intersection awareness, shares shortcuts to open Terminal right where you are in Finder, and explores accessibility superpowers like controlling your screen with your eyes and using full voice control across macOS and iOS. Of course, there’s time for listener questions, from fixing calendar syncs and Mail zoom quirks to selecting inverse text the geeky way. You’ll even get their latest Gear Picks, like the Scosche ScoVac mini vac, Sifely smart door lock, and Matias Tactile Pro keyboard—all topped off with a detour into absurdity: Polka on a Flatbed. Stay sharp, have fun, and as always—Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1113 for Monday, October 27th, 2025 October 27th: National American Beer Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your license to PowerPhotos! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Bill-QT-macOS Tahoe Settings in Alphabetical Order 00:03:30 Spotlight searches Settings, too 00:05:47 A welcomed detour for some love for the show…and all of you! 00:07:39 TheDaveAbides-QT-Apple and Google Maps understand intersections Fantastical’s “magic” parsing of text 00:09:51 Polka On a Flatbed 00:11:58 David-QT-Open Terminal To The Folder Path You’re in, in Finder 00:12:58 In Finder Copy Pathname to Clipboard 00:17:52 Harvey-QT-Enhancing Assistive Touch 00:20:57 Accessibility-Control the screen with your eyes forScore app 00:24:30 Using full voice control on macOS and iOS 00:25:32 Barb-QT-1111-Bluetooth Menu Bar item shows Mouse Battery Percentage Sponsors 00:26:30 SPONSOR: Framer. Ready to design, iterate, and publish all in one tool? Start creating for free at Framer.com/design, and use code MGG for a free month of Framer Pro. 00:28:31 SPONSOR: NordLayer. Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: macgeekgab-10. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:30:00 Mark-My Books App Won’t Launch, how can I resolve this? 00:38:22 Robert-How do I select the inverse of my selected text? 00:40:55 QT-Close other tabs in your browser 00:41:43 QT-Command-Shift-T Reopens Last Closed 00:43:22 Fist shake about mis-interpreted clicks, taps, and keystrokes! 00:45:24 Peter-How to change the zoom level when composing in macOS Mail.app? 00:50:44 Scott-How do I fix calendar syncing? 00:55:00 The AWS East-Coast Outage Sponsors 00:56:23 SPONSOR: PAKA makes performance apparel from sustainable alpaca fiber, softer than cashmere, warmer than wool. To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to PAKAapparel.com/MGG and use code MGG. Gift Guide 00:57:57 Pete-GG-Scosche ScoVac 4 in 1 Mini Vac & Duster $69.99 (with the $10 coupon) 01:00:07 Dave-GG-Sifely Fingerprint Smart door lock 01:07:35 Adam-GG-iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit 01:10:17 Dave-GG-Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard for Mac 01:12:00 The Severance Keyboard 01:15:17 MGG 1113 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MOAR Geeks Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week, you’re diving deep into a treasure trove of quick tips and practical geekery with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam! From setting iOS call-back reminders to connecting keyboards to your iPhone or iPad, you’ll learn how to make Apple’s ecosystem work smarter for you. Discover why Numbers might finally replace Excel, how to share spreadsheets with non-Mac users, and why FileMaker still rules the database world. macOS Tahoe brings a few surprises too—automatic FileVault encryption and a slick new SSH remote unlock feature—plus Docker tricks for keeping MariaDB safe across installs and smarter audio control for Zoom with SoundSource. Then, it’s time for MGG’s signature blend of news and gear: Synology loosens its drive rules, Apple’s M5 chip and Vision Pro refresh redefine what’s “next-gen,” and the hosts roll through this year’s first Gift Guide—packed with clever, affordable gadgets from wireless CarPlay screens to flight-ready Bluetooth transmitters. Finally, listener questions hit hard: should you upgrade to macOS 26, and what’s the real story behind its indexing bugs? Tune in, geek out, and remember—Don’t Get Caught without your tech homework done! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1112 for Monday, October 20th, 2025 October 20th: Information Overload Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your license to PowerPhotos! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Kiwi Graham-QT-Set a Call-Back Reminder in iOS 26 00:03:06 Jim-QT-Cmd+Space works on iPad too Using a keyboard with your iPad or iPhone Adam connected a keyboard to his iPhone with a USB-C Cable Dictate to ChatGPT when starting a project to give it a blob of information 00:05:53 GW-QT-Started Using Numbers Instead of Excel 00:07:00 FileMaker is *still* crushing it! 00:09:13 Sharing Numbers documents with non-Apple users Use iCloud for Numbers LibreOffice Synology Office 00:11:37 QT-macOS Tahoe upgrade automatically enables FileVault 00:13:28 SccrHallways-QT-Tahoe adds a way of using SSH to remotely unlock 00:14:44 Dave-QT-1110-Run MariaDB in Docker to preserve it across installs Portainer Docker Desktop 00:19:13 QT-Use Soundsource for those Zoom meetings 00:22:10 Heidi-QT-Hold Option in 1Password to reveal hidden fields How do you have your password manager configured? Is it super-secure, or super-convenient, or somewhere in-between? 00:26:57 Tony-QT-Taming Liquid Glass (ChatGPT Summary) Sponsors 00:30:36 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG Vendor News 00:32:19 Bob, et al-QT-Synology no longer requiring first party drives Christopher-Synology DSM 7.3 is out, and relaxes drive restrictions) 00:34:28 Apple TV & Peacock Bundle 00:37:02 Apple’s new M5 Chip New M5-based MacBook Pro 00:43:11 New M5-based Apple Vision Pro The way Apple upgraded this is more like the way they upgrade computers vs. iPhones and Watches 00:49:14 The M5 is only the M5 for now (no Pro or Max) Sponsors 00:51:49 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. MGG Gift Guide 00:53:32 Dave-GG-7” Aftermarket Wireless CarPlay Screen ($49) 00:56:24 Adam-GG-CarLinkIt 5.0 Wireless CarPlay adapter ($55) 00:59:52 Pete-GG-Air Tags on Sale $64.99 / 4-pack 01:02:07 Dave-GG-Quartet Glass Dry Erase Desktop Computer Pad ($28) 01:03:51 Pete-GG-UGREEN Airplane Bluetooth 6.0 Transmitter Receiver for 2 Flight, TV, Car Stereo ($19) 01:06:04 Pete-GG SARISUN Airplane Head Strap with Eye Mask for Sleep Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:07:16 Paul-Should I upgrade macOS 26? Bartender 6 for macOS 26 01:14:45 Michelle-1110-Safari indexing was broken until 26.0.1 01:18:52 MGG 1112 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’ll come out smarter — and maybe even safer — after this week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, Dave Hamilton, and a triumphant return from John F. Braun. From unlocking hidden gems in iOS 26’s Health app and securing your Mint Mobile account with Number Lock to setting up ChatGPT Tasks like it’s your own personal Knowledge Navigator, you’ll pick up tricks to stay ahead. Printer drivers got you down? John’s got fixes. Want to finally make your Apple TV remote work right or unlock secret iOS 18 controls? Done. And yes, migrating to Apple Silicon? Don’t Get Caught without Go64. For the gearheads, you’ll find Cool Stuff Found like the FIXD car scanner (a modern Automatic replacement), QuickLook folder previews, AirBattery to track your mouse’s juice, and Parachute Backup to wrangle your iCloud data. Got a Brother printer? Scan straight to USB — no computer needed. Oh, and HomePods as stereo TV speakers? Surprisingly great even though you’re skipping the center channel. With AirTags, shortcuts, OBD2 adapters, and even blood oxygen data hacks, this episode’s got something for every geek in your galaxy. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1111 for Monday, October 13th, 2025 October 13th: National Train Your Brain Day (and also National No Bra Day) MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your license to PowerPhotos! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 n-Bryan-QT-Tap Search Magnifying glass in iOS 26 Health to get to the menu of categories 00:04:50 JFB-QT-Check your printer drivers if you have paper selection issues Canon iX6820 Large Paper Printer 00:08:04 Uncle Jamie-QT-Enable Mint Mobile’s Number Lock to prevent SIM-swapping 00:10:42 QT-Setup ChatGPT Tasks to stay on top of your projects It’s like the Knowledge Navigator *could* have been 00:15:41 Tell us how you’re using AI at feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:17:48 X/Twitter client will let you summarize with Grok 00:20:37 JFB-QT-If your Apple TV remote is being finicky, try un-pairing and re-pairing it 00:23:17 Ben-QT-1110-iOS 18 added remote control 00:25:45 Robert-QT-Create a Shortcut to Toggle Liquid Glass Effects Sponsors 00:27:53 SPONSOR: Zapier – Zapier is the easiest way to automate your tasks. Transform how you work with Zapier and AI. Get started for free today by visiting Zapier.com/macgeekgab 00:29:36 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MacGeekGab On the subject of trade-ins 00:30:59 JFB-2018 i7 Mac mini trade-in with Apple went smoothly “I’m no prevaricator” 00:35:11 If migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon, check Go64 00:39:53 Bill-QT-In-person Apple Trade-Ins are More Reliable 00:40:57 Bill-QT-1109-Apple’s Trade-ins hold value for me 00:42:20 Do you put a case or a screen protector on your watch Do HomePods work as TV sound? 00:43:50 Andy-1110-Stereo Speakers can work for TV 00:49:09 n-Blake-1110-I Switched from a Center Channel to 2 HomePods and love it! Cool Stuff Found 00:49:49 JFB-CSF-FIXD Car Scanner Kinda like the old Automatic OBD2 adapter 00:54:39 Fist shake for Mercedes! 00:56:23 JFB-QT-Put an AirTag in your car Just don’t let it fall into the suckwich! 00:58:00 Check OBD Fusion for open source OBD-software 00:59:36 Tony-CSF-Folder Quick Look BetterZip’s QuickLook Extension 01:03:17 Avraham-CSF-AirBattery shows your Mouse’s battery level 01:05:27 Another fist shake for Mercedes – No battery warning for FOB 01:08:18 Terry-CSF-O2 Buddy: Blood Oxygen brings Blood Oxygen data back to Apple Watch 01:13:20 Tom-CSF-Parachute Backup for iCloud 01:15:14 JFB-CSF-Brother DCP-L2550GW Brother HL-L2460DW Quick Tip: Scan directly to USB on your printer 01:19:40 MGG 1111 Outtro Find JohnFBraun on X! MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’re climbing to new heights—literally and geekily—with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. With big, 6,000-foot energy, you’ll inhale knowledge (not bear spray!) with Quick Tips like disabling auto-return to apps, blazing through iPhone setup using a wired Phone-to-Phone connection, and printing photo books via third-party tools. You’ll also learn how to save iPhone pics directly to an SD card and how macOS 26’s Notes app now exports Markdown—yes, really. And don’t forget to check those “Notify When Left Behind” settings in Find My, unless you want to get caught. Dig deeper with listener questions about upgrading to iOS/macOS 26, tracking down mystery image libraries, and setting up lossless audio with Spotify Premium. There’s also a nod to the new “Carrot, the Musical,” and a reminder that on this show, We Don’t Personality Shame. Need to help your family remotely? You’ve got Tailscale, Jump Desktop, and even Messages’ built-in screen sharing. This episode is packed with practical answers, absurd moments, and the classic Mac Geek Gab motto: Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1110 for Monday, October 6th, 2025 October 6th: Zero Inbox Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Your license to PowerPhotos! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:02:45 Pete’s high! About 6,000 feet DGC-Don’t inhale bear spray by accident! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Disable Return to App if apps like workout are on screen too much AllTrails 00:06:43 Joe-QT-Phone-2-Phone Connection = Fastest new setup! USB-C to Lightning worked for me! Use a wired connection to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad ​​00:13:02 Ben-QT-1108-Photos can create printed books with third party extensions Mac Mondays Mimeo Photos Motif Photos PrestoPhoto MILK Books Friedmann print 00:16:16 Tim-QT-Save pictures from your iPhone to an SD Card iPhone Lightning to USB-C Camera Adapter USB-C to SD Card Reader Sponsors 00:22:46 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG 00:24:15 SPONSOR: Shopify. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG and upgrade your selling today! MOAR Quick Tips 00:25:56 QT-Check your “Notify when left behind” Find My settings 00:28:31 Kiwi Graham-QT-Notes in macOS 26 now supports Markdown export! 00:31:40 Roger-When is it safe to upgrade to iOS 26 and macOS 26? App Tamer Apple’s Workout Buddy 00:43:06 DLH-Syndication.photoslibrary appears in my home folder and holds images and videos from Messages Sponsors 00:48:16 SPONSOR: AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG to get a FREE Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and free AG1 Travel Packs, when you first subscribe! That’s DrinkAG1.MGG. 00:49:39 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg. 00:51:03 Pete got caught! Cool Stuff Found 00:52:47 Alex-QT-Use Quinn Nelson’s Shortcut to Open Settings from Current App 00:55:39 ScottS-CSF-Spotify Brings Lossless Listening to Premium Lossless with Spotify Premium ABX Tester app for macOS 01:02:14 What’s your home audio setup? 01:03:58 Carrot, the Musical (from Carrot Weather) We Don’t Personality Shame Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:07:18 What to use for remote screen sharing with my parents? TailScale with Apple’s Screen Sharing Jump Desktop 01:12:56 Initiating Screen Sharing from within Messages/Facetime MGG 1110 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Pete and Dave admit they couldn’t resist ordering new iPhones—though Adam stayed strong—but the catch is they haven’t even received them yet. That doesn’t stop the crew from diving into the best ways to buy and sell your old gear, plus a slew of Quick Tips you’ll actually use. From setting your default calling app to snagging Amazon’s free photo storage, updating contact images in seconds, and taking smaller HEIC screenshots, you’ll come away sharper than ever. They even explain why sticking with developer betas can sometimes be more stable than waiting on the public release. Don’t Get Caught missing these shortcuts. You’ll also learn how to dodge surprise roaming charges after a Canada trip, fix stubborn RCS issues with one iCloud toggle, and disable carrier locks before upgrading. Listener questions bring even more depth, like whether APFS is worth it on spinning drives, how to troubleshoot iCloud sync quirks, and why Apple’s “Clear” case isn’t so clear. Sprinkle in Apple Intelligence tricks, AI-powered cocktail recipes, and smart audio bug warnings in macOS Tahoe, and you’ve got an episode stacked with must-know Apple wisdom. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1109 for Monday, September 29th, 2025 September 29th: National Biscotti Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:03:23 We’re liars…well, at least two of us are. Pete and Dave bought iPhones Gazelle.com Swappa.com eBay.com Facebook Marketplace Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Settings > Apps > Phone for Default Calling App, Spam handling, more 00:15:47 QT-Don’t reset the iPhone until money is in-hand Sponsors 00:17:15 SPONSOR: PAKA makes performance apparel from sustainable alpaca fiber, softer than cashmere, warmer than wool. To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to go.PAKAapparel.com/MGG and use code MGG. 00:18:49 SPONSOR: Insta360 GO Ultra. About the size of an Oreo and does 4K @ 60fps! To bag a free Sticky Tabs with your Insta360 GO Ultra purchase use code “MGG” at store.insta360.com. 00:20:18 Pete uses the Insta360 Link 2c…and Alpaca wool is the most fantastic clothing MOAR Quick Tips 00:21:15 JoeM-QT-iOS 26 Preview App is Feature Rich! 00:23:27 Terry-QT-ChatGPT CarPlay widget requires phone face up 00:26:07 QT-System Settings – Apple Intelligence & Siri – ChatGPT Extension – Sign In if you like 00:27:30 JK Dawson-QT-Amazon Prime members get unlimited photo storage 00:29:34 Uncle Jamie-Quickly Update Logo / Image in Contacts Yoink is great for moving files from app to app The Apple Newton had a great copy/paste user interface 00:33:44 Use Expose to drag and drop to a new window 00:34:41 Alex-QT-Take screenshots in HEIC format on macOS defaults write com.apple.screencapture type heic; killall SystemUIServer 00:38:05 Connection Troubles! 00:40:24 CSF-OnyX 4.9.x for macOS 26 is out Beware that HEIC might not be supported by everyone to whom you send screenshots 00:42:08 Is it more stable to stay on the Developer Betas for a couple of months? You get bug fixes faster! Sponsors 00:45:38 SPONSOR: Zapier – Zapier is the easiest way to automate your tasks. Transform how you work with Zapier and AI. Get started for free today by visiting Zapier.com/macgeekgab 00:47:04 SPONSOR: Constant Contact makes marketing easier and more effective for small businesses like yours. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com Don’t Get Caught 00:48:26 QT-Disable Data Roaming when you return from Canada (especially if you’re on Mint Mobile or another prepaid plan) 00:51:58 Pensacola Craig-QT-Disable Carrier SIM Lock before upgrading 00:52:55 QT-If you Mac can’t send RCS with macOS 26, toggle “Enable Messages in iCloud” off and on. Unstick The Stuck Bit 00:54:56 DGC-macOS 26 (Tahoe) has significant audio-related bugs 00:57:20 Joe-DGC-Beware Apple’s “Clear” Case isn’t so clear It’s a Clear Case of Lying! 00:59:29 Mark-iCloud Files were found in iCloud Drive (Archive) folder 01:03:37 Jessica-DGC-1108-The episode was late to Apple Podcasts…and it’s Dave’s fault! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:05:40 Louis from Montreal–Is APFS good these days or something else for external drives? APFS speeds on Rotational Drives 01:09:27 Bill-1107-How to troubleshoot file syncing issues? 01:13:47 JK Dawson-1108-Using AI for Recipes Cocktail recipes with ChatGPT: Take a picture of what’s in your bar and let IT decide! 01:16:20 DJ Mac-1108-More AI for Recipes 01:17:43 ChatGPT: Make us a travel itinerary in the city we’re visiting 01:21:31 MGG 1109 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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You kick things off with a stack of Quick Tips that make your Apple gear feel smarter. From getting a free year of Perplexity Pro, to turning on CarPlay widgets in iOS 26, to using ChatGPT itself to search for Mac Geek Gab answers (like which dash cam Pilot Pete prefers), you’re reminded how powerful the tools you already have can be. You’ll also learn how Apple Maps saves your recent routes, how to grab a full-res screenshot from a video, and why buying an AirPrint-capable printer is always the move. The point: these bite-sized tweaks add up fast, and you don’t want to miss them. Don’t Get Caught overlooking the simple wins. From there, you dive into Cool Stuff Found and listener Q&A that blend everyday utility with future-facing tech. MGG-listener vibe-coded StockTrackr helps you spot Apple Store inventory, GoodSync makes backups painless, and UGreen’s clever AirTag key accessories keep your essentials trackable. You also face the reality of e-waste, the looming Nest thermostat cutoff, and how AI is evolving from assisted coding to assisted living—crafting web pages, logic, and even graphics on command. Questions push you deeper: swapping eSIMs, nuking stubborn trash files, using Tailscale exit nodes for Netflix, and preserving family photos for generations. The thread through it all? Practical hacks that save your time, money, and sanity. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1108 for Monday, September 22nd, 2025 September 22nd: Hobbit Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Shannon-QT-Get Perplexity Pro free for 1 year 00:04:11 Terry-QT-iOS 26 Allows you to enable Widgets in CarPlay 00:06:25 Todd-QT-Use ChatGPT to search for MGG answers ChatGPT Prompt: on the Mac Geek Gab podcast what dash cam does pilot Pete like 00:09:25 Joe from Raleigh-QT-Apple Maps saves your Recent Routes 00:11:10 Dave-QT-Grab a full-res screenshot from a video with QuickTime Player 00:13:20 Pilot Pete-QT-1090-Create a Focus Mode “On a Call” details 00:16:26 DataForNothinAndBitsForFree-QT-1105-Always buy an AirPrint-capable printer Sponsors 00:17:36 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to just $15 per month at MintMobile.com/MGG 00:19:15 SPONSOR: OWC’s Express 1M2 80G SSD is now shipping. Bus powered, pocket-sized, with a USB4 cable in the box. Cool Stuff Found 00:20:25 Barry-CSM-StockTrackr for Apple Stores It’s AI Assisted Coding…and AI Assisted Living! Some AI prompts “Can you provide more context to this?” “Please explain this piece of code to me.” “Are there any third-rails to be aware of before partnering with this brand?” “Create me a webpage…with logic AND graphics.” 00:29:32 David-CSF-GoodSync is working very well for me 00:31:35 Andrew-CSF-UGreen AirTag Key with keyring and wallet card 00:34:05 e-Waste is an unfortunate reality Nest 1st and 2nd gen Thermostats Go Offline on October 25th, 2025 Ember Charger 00:35:28 Tom-CSF-1106-DoubleTake – App for multicam video on your iPhone Sponsors 00:37:26 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG 00:38:55 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! 00:40:12 Steve-How can I quickly swap eSIMs between two iPhones? Apple supports eSIM Quick Transfer with selected carriers 00:45:44 Father John-How do I erase things that are stuck in my trash? Use lsof and filtering by those files to see if you can identify the process holding on to those files Recovery Terminal on macOS 00:50:36 Joe-How do I use TailScale’s Exit Nodes to make Netflix think I’m at home? 00:58:07 Amazon Prime free shipping limited to your home address 01:03:35 James-How can we preserve our photos for future generations? What about all my photos on my Zip disks? How to Add Legacy Contact for your Apple Account A thought: Make physical copies of the important ones Shutterstock Photo Book Quick Tip: Favoriting your actual favorites, then create a smart album and organize your favorites (by year, by location, etc) 01:16:47 MGG 1108 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week’s Mac Geek Gab kicks off with quick tips you’ll actually use: from setting custom backgrounds in iOS 26 Messages to automating iPhone restarts with Shortcuts, spotting hidden savings on AppleTV+, and even using freezer bags to tame cable chaos. You’ll also learn the power of politeness, how Adaptive Power Mode can stretch your battery, why Spotlight Cmd-1 is your new macOS shortcut, and how to scroll CarPlay garages with a simple swipe. The crew dives into running Apple betas—developer vs. public—and the gotcha lurking in Apple’s (relatively) new cloud sync rules. Don’t Get Caught moving your home folder or syncing Dropbox without knowing the risks. Then it’s all about gear and listener wisdom. Discover stress-relief spirals and right-angle cables that save your chargers, a sleeper hold travel pillow that kills the head-bobble, and eero’s signal upgrades coming in 2026. Adam shares how his Jackery solar generator kept him connected, plus the team breaks down backup internet options. Questions cover the smart way to prep your iPhone before trade-in, managing iMessage when moving to Android, and choosing a mesh system that won’t break the bank. From tri-band Deco deals to stubborn deleted files, you’ll walk away with practical fixes and clever finds ready to put to use today. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1107 for Monday, September 15th, 2025 September 15th: National Online Learning Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Frank-QT-iOS 26-Set background images in Messages 00:04:24 Todd-QT-AppleTV+ still only $99/year! (Savings $56.88) 00:07:46 Ben-1104-You can (semi-)Automate an iPhone Restart with Shortcuts 00:09:05 Jim in Alaska-QT-Use Quart or Gallon Freezer Ziplocks to store cables 00:11:13 Be polite…it costs nothing, and can buy you so much! 00:15:55 Running Apple operating system betas 00:16:58 QT-iOS 26 Adaptive Power Mode 00:18:24 QT-macOS 26 Spotlight Cmd-1 to see Applications 00:19:31 Developer betas vs. Public betas 00:20:53 Lucas-QT-You can swipe up and down in CarPlay to scroll through garages Meross HomeKit Garage Door Opener Don’t Get Caught 00:23:36 Robert-DGC-Apple is forcing cloud sync providers to use the internal drive Dropbox External drive support with Apple’s File Provider Move your macOS home folder to an external drive Sponsors 00:27:31 SPONSOR: OpenCase. Designed for MagSafe accessories. The result is more secure, thinner, lighter, optimizes charging and more. Code MGG saves you 10%. 00:29:15 SPONSOR: Insta360 GO Ultra. About the size of an Oreo and does 4K @ 60fps! To bag a free Sticky Tabs with your Insta360 GO Ultra purchase use code “MGG” at store.insta360.com. 00:30:50 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MacGeekGab 00:32:10 If Adam were going to use a case…OpenCase would be the case he used! (But he will instead remain naked and not afraid!). 00:34:59 Adam’s Monitor Update Cool Stuff Found 00:38:55 n-Bob-CSF-iPhone Charging Cable Stress Relief spirals Anker Right Angle USB-C Cable 00:43:32 Avoid head-bobble with airplane Head Strap with Eye Mask for Sleep Sleeper Hold Travel Pillow 00:47:06 CSF-eero Signal coming in 2026 00:48:40 Using a backup internet connection? 00:49:27 Adam used his Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Kit (6kWh) Show Business 00:52:07 TallEarthling-MGG Review 8/28/2025 00:52:52 EarthSaver-MGG Review Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:54:37 Will-Things to Consider when buying a new iPhone Mint Mobile (Pete and Dave use for themselves and their families!) What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad If moving from iPhone to Android, Deregister iMessage 01:03:21 Jim from metro Detroit-What’s the best affordable wireless mesh? TP-Link Deco Wireless Mesh Deco XE75 Tri-Band 3-pack for $220 (at the moment we built these shownotes) 01:11:51 Terry-Why do deleted files keep reappearing after reboot? 01:19:08 MGG 1107 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You dive right into the Apple event fallout with Pilot Pete, Adam, and Dave weighing their wish lists against reality. The iPhone 17 shines with its blistering 3000-nit display, always-on ProMotion, liquid-cooling in the Pro models, and a storage bump to 256GB minimum. The real curveball? The iPhone Air. Sleek, light, and maybe a proof-of-concept for what comes next, it’s got you asking if this is Apple’s new MacBook Air moment. Should you upgrade from your 16 Pro? The geeks debate it all while reminding you: Don’t Get Caught without considering who Apple is really building these devices for. You also get the lowdown on AppleOS 26 releases. The crew breaks down when to hit update on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, with practical advice on what to install day one and what to hold back, especially if you rely on finicky menu bar apps. Then it’s AirPods Pro 3 with better fit, bass, and active earplug performance, Apple Watch 11 and Ultra 3 with expanded always-on features, and a sneak peek at what Apple didn’t announce: Macs, displays, maybe even a revamped Apple TV. The conversation closes with the big reveal: who’s ordering what and who’s sitting this one out. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1106 for Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 September 10th: National Anti-Junk Light Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG The MGG Merch Store is Live! Thank you, Todd Cochrane 00:04:26 What do we each think we’re ordering? Adam: Nothing Pete: AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air (for xmas?) Dave: AirPods Pro 3, no iPhone (right?). 00:09:41 New iPhones iPhone 17 New Display with ProMotion and Always-On with 3000 Nits New Front-Facing Cameras 256GB storage minimum MacTracker 00:19:30 iPhone Pro/Pro Max It’s Liquid-Cooled with a Vapor Chamber 00:26:33 iPhone Air (no number!) Will it throttle? It sure is sexy! Who is it for? feedback@macgeekgab.com Is this a proof of concept like the MacBook Air? Paving the way for future generations of iPhone Air? 00:36:10 Scott-Is it worth Upgrading from a 16 Pro to a 17 Pro? Sponsors: 00:38:52 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg. 00:40:13 SPONSOR: Fireflies AI. Fireflies is the number one AI teammate that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes your conversations so you can get the most out of every meeting. Get 2 months free at Fireflies.ai/mgg. 00:41:30 PODCAST: The 5 AM Miracle. Every Monday morning, The 5 AM Miracle is here to help you dominate your day before breakfast, create powerful lifelong habits, and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy. 00:42:35 When Should I Upgrade to [x]OS 26? All new AppleOS 26 updates come out on Monday, September 15th. iOS 26: Adam & Dave: Release Day macOS 26: Dave: Release Day (but watch your third-party menu bar items and hardware), Pete: Wait a week Bartender for macOS iPadOS 26: Casual use, release day. Daily use, wait a month. watchOS 26: Release Day tvOS 26: Release Day 00:52:17 There’s a reason studio and front of house engineers delay a LONG time before you update your macOS 00:53:43 New copy/paste gestures with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 00:54:39 New AirPods Pro 3 New silicone/foam fusion tips (better seal and fit) Better active noise canceling Better bass response Better Active Earplug performance 01:01:31 Note: Live Translation comes to AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later 01:05:38 New Apple Watches Always On for Everyone Series 6 and later gets Sleep Score Apple Watch 11 Apple Watch Ultra 3 Apple Watch SE 3 01:11:51 What didn’t they announce? Is there an October event brewing? Apple TV (does that morph into a home control center?) MacBooks / Macs-in-general New Displays? 01:14:42 Buried…Final Cut Camera 2.0 01:18:35 What are we each actually ordering? Adam: Still nothing Pete: AirPods Pro 3 Dave: Joined team Adam – Nothing! 01:23:38 MGG 1106 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is packed with quick tips and clever workarounds you can actually use. You’ll learn how to silence your partner’s alarm with Siri, calm down watchOS 26’s Liquid Glass by reducing transparency, and keep your AirPods secure with Croakies or a magnetic strap. You’ll even pick up tricks like delaying Low Power Mode automation, grabbing CarPlay screen captures, and—yes—using your nose to turn off your Apple Watch alarm. Along the way, the crew reminds you: don’t get caught making common mistakes like letting Wi-Fi calling charges sneak up on you or letting toxic content hijack your online focus. From cool gear like LG’s Ultrafine 4K monitor to smart app swaps like Notion over Notes, you’ll discover fresh tools to boost productivity. Listener questions spark sharp advice, too—whether it’s saving corrupted data volumes, choosing the right budget Mac mini, or bringing an old scanner back to life. And as Apple Intelligence hype builds, the takeaway is clear: we’re not there yet. Stay sharp, stay curious, and don’t get caught missing the hacks that make your tech work smarter for you. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1105 for Monday, September 1st, 2025 September 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Rick-QT-Ask Siri to turn off your partner’s alarm 00:06:07 QT-Tame Liquid Glass by using Accessibility – Reduce Transparency 00:10:15 Mike-QT-Use Croakies to retain the AirPods AirPods Magnetic Lanyard and Strap 00:17:15 QT-Add a delay to the automatic Low Power Mode Shortcut A Mango-Shaped Space 00:23:10 Mr. Ed-QT-CarPlay Screen Capture 00:24:21 Turn off your Watch alarm with your nose Don’t Get Caught 00:25:32 Paul-DGC-1103-WiFi Calling might cost you 00:27:24 Mint Mobile – T-Mobile Home Internet for $35/month 00:29:56 Apple TV+ Pricing Increase 00:34:04 Don’t Get Caught engaging with incendiary content online Tips on tuning social feed and news algorithms to your advantage Sponsors 00:38:17 SPONSOR: Strawberry.me. Own Your Future. Discover what’s possible with a professional coach by your side. Visit Strawberry.me/MGG or use code MGG to claim your $50 credit today. 00:39:44 SPONSOR: Quince. Elevate your closet, get free shipping, and 365 day returns at Quince.com/MGG. 00:41:11 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. Cool Stuff Found 00:42:58 Jerry-CSF-LG 27-inch Ultrafine 4K UHD is the best bang for the buck 00:47:28 Bram-CSF-1104-Use Notion instead of Notes 00:48:17 Donald-I Vibe-Coded California State Landmarks app GitHub CoPilot (into VSCode) Show Business 00:56:46 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:00:38 Ron-My Data Volume is Corrupted…what should I do? 01:05:38 Paul-1104-Is Restart the same as TOTO? 01:08:04 Dan-Mac-Mini 16Gb/256Gb Apple Intelligence: Are We There Yet? No, kids, we’re not there yet. 01:13:04 Rob-What do I do when my MFC won’t scan anymore? VueScan 01:23:47 MGG 1105 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Learn how to use hyphens for strike-through in Messages, schedule a Mac restart, and even tell Siri or Alexa to run one-time automations. Master plus-addressing in iCloud Mail for cleaner inboxes and privacy with Hide My Email, and keep Safari’s tab bar neat by ditching Favorite Icons. And of course, Don’t Forget TOTO—Turn it Off, Turn it On again—to solve more problems than you think. Don’t Get Caught missing these fixes, including ways to recover from a too-dim iPhone screen or undo accidental changes in Notes. Then it’s a flood of Cool Stuff Found: from an AI-built Coffee Finder app to the Scosche PBJ2000 jump starter, US Mobile’s pick-your-network option, and ViewSonic’s 27” 5K Thunderbolt display. Discover tools like vFlat for clean scans, WATTBOX for remote gear reboots, and GL-iNET’s Brume VPN appliance. Add in Braxley Bands for Apple Watch, EVapo-Rust for metal cleanup, and Treedix’s USB Cable Tester, and you’ve got an arsenal of gear to make your life easier. This episode is packed with shortcuts, hidden features, and gadgets you didn’t know you needed. Press play and enjoy, folks! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1104 for Monday, August 25th, 2025 August 25th: National Banana Split Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Default Folder The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Ben-QT-Use hyphens to create strike-through text on iPhone Messages 00:03:33 Robert-QT-Don’t forget to try the restart Don’t Forget TOTO! (Turn it Off and Turn it On) Schedule a Restart Of Your Mac 00:06:54 QT – Tell A-Lady or S-Lady to do something at a set time 00:10:30 Where does it store those one-time automations 00:12:40 Scott-QT-Use plus-addressing for your iCloud email (and also iCloud’s Hide My Email) RFC for email plus-addressing Duck.com/email 00:20:46 SteveHammond-QT-Disable Favorite Icons to clean up Safari’s tab bar Sponsors 00:22:31 SPONSOR: Function Health gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MGG. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. 00:24:00 SPONSOR: Webroot. Get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Webroot Essentials when you go Webroot.com/MGG. 00:25:27 SPONSOR: Constant Contact makes marketing easier and more effective for small businesses like yours. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com Don’t Get Caught 00:26:40 Stephen-DGC-You can’t delete custom-created Stations in Apple Music 00:29:59 Ed-DGC-Don’t turn your iPhone brightness all the way down…and some fixes if you do! Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap 00:32:37 David-DGC-Apple Notes doesn’t have a undo revisions Cool Stuff Found 00:39:47 Brian8944-Stephen Robles Coffee Finder app that he built with ChatGPT-5 PayFinders’ Brian Roemmele on Maccast 00:43:43 Ben-CSF-HomeCare for Troubleshooting HomeKit 00:45:00 CSF-Scosche PBJ2000 Portable Car Battery Jump Starter (Scosche PBJ2000 @ Walmart) Sponsors 00:50:24 SPONSOR: OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 Dock It’s now shipping and it’s built for serious connectivity! 00:51:39 SPONSOR: Fireflies AI. Fireflies is the number one AI teammate that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes your conversations so you can get the most out of every meeting. Get 2 months free at Fireflies.ai/mgg. MOAR Cool Stuff Found 00:53:08 PorthosJon-CSF-US Mobile lets you choose your own network for your mobile 00:55:45 CSF-ViewSonic VP2788-5K 27” 5K Thunderbolt Display 01:03:15 John-CSF-vFlat Scanner takes page roll and fingers out of scans 01:05:05 Dan-CSF-WATTBOX to remotely reboot equipment from anywhere OvrC.com 01:07:42 n-Ben-CSF-Braxley Bands for Apple Watch 01:11:14 CSF-EVapo-Rust rust remover 01:13:26 Rich-CSF-GL-iNET Brume VPN Network Appliance 01:15:42 Andrew-CSF-Treedix USB Cable Tester 01:18:07 Quick follow-up on the Eufy E15 01:19:29 MGG 1104 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton packs in quick tips, clever hacks, and gear finds to level up your Apple life. You’ll learn how to instantly turn screenshots into PDFs, scan docs like a pro, and understand why most Macs can’t handle 20Gbps USB. Get smarter about CarPlay cables, unlock better wireless GPS performance, and discover menu bar magic with tools like uBar, Sketchybar, and Looking Glass. Don’t Get Caught missing the debates over Apple Music vs. Spotify—plus which one wins for playlists and which takes the crown for audio quality. When it comes to troubleshooting, you’ll see how to fix blank Mail previews, keep your number abroad for iMessage, and squeeze the most out of budget carriers. Round it out with negotiation strategies to lower your mobile and ISP bills, plus Wi-Fi service order tweaks and DHCP reservation tips to keep your Mac running smooth. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1103 for Monday, August 18th, 2025 August 18th: National Fajita Day The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG Monthly Giveaway – Default Folder Quick Tips 00:00:01 Pogo Kelly-QT-Turn Screenshots into a PDF in the Finder 00:02:50 Karl-QT-CHiPs taught us some police 11-codes! 00:04:34 Kiwi Graham-QT-Apple devices use randomized serial numbers 00:07:36 Mike-QT-Files.app document scanning maxes out at 24 pages 00:10:59 CSF-Genius Scan (free version) 00:12:10 Peg-QT-Scanning using Image Capture 00:13:48 Craig-1101-QT-Most Macs can’t support USB 20Gbps Sponsor 00:16:37 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. 00:17:59 SPONSOR: K12 can help your child start reaching their full potential in life now – and give you the support you need to get them there! Go to K12.com/MGG today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now 00:19:29 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Don’t Get Caught 00:20:50 RandyWalker-DGC-Change Out Your CarPlay Cable Coiled cable for CarPlay 00:24:09 Wireless CarPlay and GPS Passthrough CarLinkIt 5.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter Cool Stuff Found 00:30:16 PorthosJon-CSF-uBar, a Dock Enhancer 00:32:16 Ben-CSF-Sketchybar to customize your menubar (video instructions!) 00:34:30 Andrew-CSF-Looking Glass for Apple Music (or Spotify) to control Apple Music from your Mac’s Menu Bar Some Cage Matches A discussion of playlists, Apple Music vs. Spotify… Spotify wins A discussion of audio quality… Apple Music wins 00:42:44 Bob-CSF-Zip-Tie Cable Labels Sivet Coffee 00:46:35 Ben-CSF-Access: Passwords Companion 00:47:44 CSF-Kris Black-Sidebar is a Setapp alternative to Ubar Sponsor 00:49:05 SPONSOR: Wix puts incredible website creation at your fingertips with their AI site builder. It’s fun and it’s drag-and-drop easy. Go to Wix.com to start building your website today. Click this link https://bit.ly/43XQ3JB to start your free trial with Wix 00:50:14 SPONSOR: Webroot. Get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Webroot Essentials when you go Webroot.com/MGG. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:51:40 Mark-Mail Preview isn’t showing text Rebuild Mail Indexes with Mailbox > Rebuild Rebuild Mail’s Envelope Index Or use OnyX 00:58:46 JKDawson-How to Maintain Tel. # while abroad for iMessage / AppleID? Tello plans to maintain your phone number 01:06:09 Which budget carrier makes sense to use? Mint Mobile Verizon’s Visible (but you don’t get 5G) 01:10:55 Tips for renegotiating your mobile phone plan …and your home ISP plan, too! 01:13:12 Grumpy Mike-1101-WiFi can be enabled but not associated Setting service order for your Mac’s networks Settings DHCP Reservations in your router 01:22:33 MGG 1103 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Mirrors killing your Wi-Fi? You’re not imagining it. This week on Mac Geek Gab 1102, you’ll learn how metal surfaces sabotage your signal…and what to do about it. From smarter ways to manage your Apple Watch unlocks (hint: avoid accidental calls) to clearing your iPhone’s keyboard dictionary without going full nuclear, the Quick Tips are flying fast. Want your Dock to behave on multi-monitor setups? There’s an AppleScript for that. Don’t Get Caught thinking “Until Tomorrow” actually means tomorrow…battery limits may surprise you. And if AirPlay is acting up, you might be powering off your speaker in the wrong order. Plus, you’ll discover data-blocking USB-C gadgets, secret vaults for your passwords, and whether SMB is a safe bet now that Time Machine is ditching AFP. All that, and more listener questions answered with your three favorite geeks leading the charge. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1102 for Monday, August 11th, 2025 August 11th: National Align Your Teeth Day MGG Monthly Giveaway 00:04:13 Your Opinions on MGG’s Titular Methodology? PowerPress from Bluberry Quick Tips 00:00:01 Craig-QT-Mirrors are WiFi’s mortal enemy! 00:13:04 Andrew-QT-Clear iPhone keyboard dictionary without Nuke and Pave 00:13:49 Craig-QT-Inspector is better than Get Info 00:16:21 Bruce-QT-1101-Don’t Unlock with Apple Watch to Avoid Dialing! 00:18:58 Steve-QT-1101-Require FaceID for Phone app to avoid butt-dialing Sponsors 00:20:45 SPONSOR: Webroot. Get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Webroot Essentials when you go Webroot.com/MGG. 00:22:08 SPONSOR: Strawberry.me. Own Your Future. Discover what’s possible with a professional coach by your side. Visit Strawberry.me/MGG or use code MGG to claim your $50 credit today. 00:23:49 SPONSOR: Eternal Storms Productivity Bundle includes ScreenFloat, Transloader, Yoink, and DeskMat. Go get it! MOAR Quick Tips 00:25:14 Joe-QT-1100-Use Pill Organizers for holding screws during a teardown iFixit – FixMat 00:27:52 David-QT-1099-AppleScript to move the Dock back to primary monitor do shell script "defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string left; killall Dock; sleep 1; defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string bottom; killall Dock” Don’t Get Caught 00:30:55 Antony-DGC-Battery Limit Changed “Until Tomorrow” doesn’t always mean “tomorrow” 00:33:04 DGC-Apple’s Calendar.app doesn’t always send invites through Google. 00:36:32 Scott-DGC-Turning Off a Speaker Before Disabling Airplay Can Prevent Normal Function of your Mac Audio Cool Stuff Found 00:39:21 Seth-CSF-Access: Private Vault for Passwords 00:40:05 What Password Manager do you use? 1Password Apple Passwords Bitwarden 00:45:52 Kevin-CSF-1101–USB-C (and USB-A) Data Blocker Sponsors 00:51:53 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg. 00:53:21 SPONSOR: IDEO U. Practical, relevant courses designed to seamlessly transition you from theory to practice. Get 15% off at IDEOU.com/mgg. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:54:48 Bjørn-Why won’t music play through my phone’s speaker? 01:01:19 Craig-Apple is dropping AFP support for Time Machine Backups. Is SMB OK to use? “Future versions of macOS will no longer support AFP network disks to Time Machine backups” 01:04:44 David-Why Cardio Recovery Data Not syncing from Watch to Health App 01:17:04 MGG 1102 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’ll pick up quick wins this week with smart Mac tips you can use right now. Color-code your USB and Thunderbolt cables so you always grab the right one, and stash them in mesh zipper pouches or a travel organizer so you’re never digging for the right connection. Add Apple Music playlists right to your Mac’s menu bar, trigger Time Machine backups with macOS 26 Shortcuts, and even have ChatGPT read answers aloud to you. Learn how to suss out the speed of your USB-C cables, avoid accidental calls, and know when a higher‑wattage charger is perfectly safe. And remember: when moving from Intel to Apple Silicon, migrate your Homebrew setup properly—Don’t Get Caught re‑installing from scratch. From troubleshooting with AI without “leading the witness” to discovering that High Sierra is still getting (at least some!) security updates, you’ll walk away sharper than before. We dig into Cool Stuff Found like Dory, a frictionless Mac app switcher, and VueScan, which resurrects old, unsupported scanners. Clean up your cloud clutter, auto‑paste from Messages into any app, and explore apps like Dialed AI to keep your motivation up. Whether you’re traveling, upgrading, or just tidying your digital life, these tips keep you efficient, organized, and ready for anything. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1101 for Monday, August 4th, 2025 August 4th: National Clouded Leopard Day MGG Monthly Giveaway Quick Tips 00:00:01 Tom-QT-Color code your USB/Thunderbolt cables for easy identification 00:04:01 Andrew-QT-Add Apple Music Playlists, Albums, and Artists to Your Mac’s Menu Bar 00:05:45 Karl-QT-Apple Music needs to be installed to get audio out of your Lightning port https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone/ 00:10:36 Advice when troubleshooting with AI: Don’t lead the witness! 00:14:43 Tom-QT-1097-Fix the perpetually-incrementing System name numbers 00:17:01 Don’t Get Caught: when migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon you need to reset up all your homebrew stuff Migrate Homebrew from Intel to Apple Silicon Sponsors 00:20:27 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. 00:21:59 SPONSOR: K12 can help your child start reaching their full potential in life now – and give you the support you need to get them there! Go to K12.com/MGG today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now 00:23:40 SPONSOR: Fireflies AI. Fireflies is the number one AI teammate that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes your conversations so you can get the most out of every meeting. Get 2 months free at Fireflies.ai/mgg. MOAR Quick Tips 00:25:14 QT-On a Mac ChatGPT will Read the answer to you 00:26:18 Doug-QT-macOS 26’s Shortcuts Automations can be used to trigger Time Machine and more Amphetamine 00:29:46 macOS 26 allows auto-paste-from-Messages/Mail into any app, not just Safari 00:31:31 Phil-1099-High Sierra still gets security updates SilentKnight 00:34:03 Tony-1100-Recently Saved Photos might be tricked by migrations Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:35:50 Andy-How do you organize your cables and such in your backpack? Mesh Zipper Pouches Travel Organizer Case 00:44:13 Kaz-How do I know how fast my USB-C cables are? 00:50:57 Robert-CSF-USB-C Couplers that support 240W and Thunderbolt 4 speeds Sponsors 00:55:25 SPONSOR: Constant Contact makes marketing easier and more effective for small businesses like yours. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com 00:57:06 SPONSOR: Webroot. Get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Webroot Essentials when you go Webroot.com/MGG. MOAR Questions Answered 00:58:26 Roger-Q-How to stop making inadvertent calls? 01:03:40 Paul-Will I hurt my battery using a higher-wattage charger? Cool Stuff Found 01:11:03 Segev-CSF-Dory, a zero-config, lower-friction app switcher for the Mac 01:13:12 Jenn-CSF-CleanMyMac’s Cloud Cleanup launches 01:14:26 Richard-CSF-VueScan Scanning Software for Out Of Date – Non supported hardware and more 01:18:36 Marlon-CSF-Dialed AI Motivation app 01:20:10 MGG 1101 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’re diving into Mac Geek Gab 1100, where quick tips flow faster than USB-C power. Learn how dragging files into a blank Finder space automatically creates folders, and why AppleCare One’s $20/month plan might be worth a look. You’ll get hacks for AirPods Pro as earplugs, scanning docs to a thumb drive, and managing your Mac’s noisy notification overload. Curious about how to bulk scan like a pro or fix TestFlight Apple ID merge issues? Adam, Pete, and Dave have you covered. Things get deeper with listener questions—from phantom iMac reboots to the clever use of dry-erase markers when fixing hardware. You’ll also get practical ways to manage family passwords and discover why teaching someone to fish (figuratively, of course, though fish can be yummy, too!) beats fixing their tech woes every time. Cool Stuff Found includes compression tools, trackable flashlights, and ChromeOS Flex as a Mac revival trick. Don’t Get Caught missing this one—it’s packed with geeky gold. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1100 for Monday, July 28th, 2025 July 28th: National Milk Chocolate Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable Quick Tips 00:00:01 David-QT-Drag files to a blank space and Finder creates a folder for you 00:06:05 Gary-QT-Apple released a new AppleCare One plan for $20/month Apple Support App 9to5 Mac’s Article about AppleCare One 00:14:34 Rob-1099-Phonetic vs. Pronunciation Contact Fields Sponsors 00:16:48 SPONSOR: OpenPhone is the #1 business phone system that streamlines and scales your customer communications. Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG 00:18:17 SPONSOR: TransLoader. Initiate downloads on your Macs, remotely from your iPhone, iPad, and other Macs. 00:19:50 SPONSOR: OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 Dock is now shipping! MOAR Quick Tips 00:21:07 Adam-Bulk Scanning Quick Tip – Use your all-in-one printer’s direct-to-thumb drive scanning option Using ChatGPT’s summarization feature to jog your memory for public performance and public speaking Apple’s Files app scanning option 00:25:00 For AirPods Pro as earplugs, AirPods > Accessibility > Loud Sound Reduction needs to be on AirPods Magnetic Strap 00:33:41 David-TestFlight can get in the way of merging Apple accounts…and there’s a fix! 00:37:19 Andrew-QT-Some USB-C devices need a USB-A to USB-C cable to properly charge 00:43:05 Chris-QT-Turn Off Notification Sounds on Mac & iPad to Avoid Notification Overload (aka MacProCT) Sponsors 00:46:05 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to just $15 per month at MintMobile.com/MGG 00:47:37 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:48:50 Tim-My 2019 iMac intermittently reboots without warning every few days Reset SMC on Intel Mac 00:56:50 QT-Remembering where screws go when removing them from a computer Dry Erase is better than Permanent Marker Speaking of things you might need alcohol for 00:59:36 Managing passwords for our extended family members It’s all about learning how to fish! 01:07:41 Randy-WHY Thousands of Photos in “Recently Saved?” Cool Stuff Found 01:13:21 Andrew-CSF-Compress for videos and photos on iPhone and iPad 01:14:32 Kirschen-CSF-FlashFinder combo flashlight and FindMy device 01:17:46 Scott-1099–ChromeOS Flex instead of OCLP 01:20:42 MGG 1100 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Recorded LIVE at Macstock 2025, this episode of Mac Geek Gab is a true “Stump The Geeks” showdown! With zero prep and a crowd full of curveballs, Dave, Pete, and Adam tackled real-time questions and Quick Tips on the fly. You’ll hear how to enable iPhone Mirroring for Mac notifications, rescue iMessages, and stabilize that wandering Dock. From Drobo debates and Apple Maps silence to VPNs with Tailscale and quirky Apple TV issues—this is geek troubleshooting in its rawest form. Desktop icons shifting, login cert errors, Siri forgetting your name—nothing was off-limits. The crowd kept the trio on their toes with Mac mysteries and clever hacks, like Doc Rock’s red/green card video editing trick. You’ll even find out what wine your favorite geeks prefer. Whether it’s legacy Macs, lost phonetics, or wild goose chases through Apple’s system status, this one’s packed with fast answers and deep dives. Don’t Get Caught unprepared—this episode is live, unscripted, and all in. Mac Geek Gab 1099 for Monday, July 21st, 2025 July 21 – Invite an Alien to Live with You Day. Also National Junk Food Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable Stump The Geeks Live from Macstock 2025! QT: Enable iPhone Mirroring on your Mac, and then you can get iPhone app notifications on your Mac QT: Pete’s trip from Judy about undeleting iMessages Rachel: Is Pete’s toga the only thing he’s wearing? Jill, from the North Woods: Why does my dock keep moving from screen to screen? Mike: How and when should I replace my Drobo 5D? Troy: multiple spaces, finder never opens in the space I’m in Allison: QT: Drobos are worth money to sell on eBay John F. Braun: What VPN should I use to connect to Tailscale You’re a 10.10 Dan: it’s called Subnet Routing Sponsors Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. K12 can help your child start reaching their full potential in life now – and give you the support you need to get them there! Go to K12.com/MGG today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. More Stump The Geeks Live from Macstock 2025 Lynda: Why does Apple Maps no longer speak? Dave: Why does my Apple TV not Appear in HomeKit anymore? Patrick: Why do my drive icons move when my Mac wakes up Father John – CSF – Desktop Icon Manager will fix desktop icons in their locations Lynda: Follow-up on Apple Maps. Sometimes the icon appears Blair: what to do with a 2010 iMac? OCLP: Open Core Legacy Patcher Elementary OS Sponsors Wix puts incredible website creation at your fingertips with their AI site builder. It’s fun and it’s drag-and-drop easy. Go to Wix.com to start building your website today. Click this link https://bit.ly/43XQ3JB to start your free trial with Wix Function Health gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MGG. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. And yes…it’s Stump The Geeks live from Macstock 2025! Messages Family Group Chat keeps getting affected by one person with new eSIMs Brian: should I get a switch with my vDSL connection or use my AirPorts Extreme Charles: A second follow-up to Apple Maps Allison & Adam (and half the other people in the room): Why are my Apple devices telling me there’s a login/certificate issue with my Apple Account? Many Wild Gooses Chase? www.apple.com/support/systemstatus Lynda: Siri lost my phonetic pronunciation of my last name. How do I get it back? QT: Doc Rock’s green/red card (or scene!) tip for producing video. Put red up after each one that is crap, green after a good take. Makes it easy to edit. Barry: What color wine do our three favorite geeks like? Thanks to Brian Henson & Roger Harmon! MGG 1099 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’re swimming in Quick Tips this week on Mac Geek Gab 1098! You’ll learn how to fix flaky Apple TV Wi-Fi, make your AirPods fit better (hint: flip ’em), and finally tame Hot Corners with a smart modifier key. Discover the secret to custom routes in Apple Maps on iOS 18 and why renaming flags in Mail might be the power move you didn’t know you needed. Oh—and don’t forget: July 14th is National Tape Measure Day, so measure twice before you trigger that accidental corner action. Then it’s your questions answered, from routers with nerdy flexibility to iCloud alias issues and Apple Music migration woes. We dive into why not all USB-C cables are created equal—seriously, Don’t Get Caught with the wrong one—and help you vet display brightness before buying. Plus, Cool Stuff Found brings Raspberry Pi Time Machine backups, Copilot Money, and Setapp’s killer image tools. Always be learning, always be tweaking—just don’t get stuck with bad cables. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1098 for Monday, July 14th, 2025 July 14th: National Tape Measure Day Police Code 10-98 – Assignment Completed…or…JailBreak! (why can’t both be true?) MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable Quick Tips 00:00:01 Jim-QT-Add a modifier key to hot corners to keep from accidentally triggering them 00:02:12 Chicago Tom-QT-Renaming Flags in Apple Mail 00:04:54 rnDoug-QT-Flip your AirPods upside down to resolve fit issues 00:08:36 MySpoonIsTooBig & ChicagoTom-QT-Possible fixes for flaky Apple TV Wi-Fi connections 00:10:32 Chicago Tom-QT-Apple Maps lets you do custom routes in iOS 18, too…kinda Sponsors 00:13:33 SPONSOR: K12 can help your child start reaching their full potential in life now – and give you the support you need to get them there! Go to K12.com/MGG today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now 00:15:04 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg. 00:16:21 SPONSOR: Constant Contact makes marketing easier and more effective for small businesses like yours. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:17:54 Michael-Should I consolidate Dropbox into iCloud to save $$? Mint Mobile (it’ll cut your “big three” cell phone bill in half) 00:25:28 Eddie-I need a good, standalone router with some nerdy flexibility Synology WRX560 GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (doesn’t have Wi-Fi, so you’d need to add that) 00:30:28 Ian-Why can’t I receive to my new iCloud aliases? Check out NosillaCast 00:34:02 Michael-New iPhone and watch craziness Sponsors 00:41:29 SPONSOR: Function Health gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MGG. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. 00:42:53 SPONSOR: OpenPhone is the #1 business phone system that streamlines and scales your customer communications. Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG Don’t Get Caught 00:44:22 Paul-DGC-Some inexpensive USB-C cables aren’t equal on both sides Mac Geek Gab 996 (“What’s the Difference Between USB4 vs. Thunderbolt (3/4) Cables?” starts at 47:50) 00:51:06 Bob-DGC-You can’t migrate accounts that ever had Apple Music profiles 00:54:25 RusselG-DGC-Check your nits before you buy a display DisplayBuddy Cool Stuff Found 01:00:30 Joel-CSF-1096–Use Raspberry Pi for Time Machine backups 01:02:51 Cory-CSF-Copilot Money Using Apple Card (and Apple Savings) as one’s primary card 01:07:52 JanLandy-CSF-Clop to auto optimize images, video, PDFs (also in Setapp) Permute Downie yt-dlp from the Terminal Show Business 01:12:15 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment 01:16:44 MGG 1098 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’re in for a fast-paced ride with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into power-user Quick Tips that’ll change your Apple game. From lightning-fast navigation in Notes to creating Spotify-style stations in Apple Music, and securing your Time Machine volumes inside encrypted APFS containers, this episode is loaded. You’ll rearrange CarPlay apps like a pro, check your battery with Siri, and streamline iCloud Mail aliases. And if you haven’t played with ChatGPT’s new voice mode recently, you’re missing out—it’s weirdly friendly. Then it’s a hard turn into real-world snags, like when JP’s HomePod stopped being a Home Hub—Don’t Get Caught like he did. Adam tries—and fails—to merge his Apple IDs, raising red flags for developer account holders. Cool Stuff Found includes retro-modern turntables from Victrola (this month’s MGG giveaway!) and a handy AirPods noise guide. Listener questions dig into hostname quirks and CarPlay glitches, and the crew weighs in on Apple’s 2026 OS betas. Pilot Pete gives iOS 26 a solid 95%, so maybe it’s time to test the waters—maybe just not on your main device? 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1097 for Monday, July 7th, 2025 July 7th: World Chocolate Day Police Code 10-97 – Arrived at Scene MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable The MGG Merch Store is Live! We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Dan-QT-Tab from Notes List to get to Start of Note 00:04:44 Tony-QT-Apple Music Create Station – Spotify also 00:06:06 Allen-QT-Encrypt your Time Machine Volumes inside an APFS container 2TB Crucial X9 Pro SSD 00:08:18 Joe-QT-Apple iCloud Mail Aliases 00:11:08 Steve-QT-With CarPlay (or not) you can ask Siri for your iPhone’s battery percentage 00:13:24 Who is using Alexa+ Early Access? 00:17:39 ChatGPT’s voice mode…is friendlier 00:18:40 Gary-QT-ReArrange Apps in CarPlay to suit your needs! 00:19:59 Tim-QT-Show alternate directions in Apple Maps CarPlay Sponsors 00:21:06 SPONSOR: Fireflies AI. Fireflies is the number one AI teammate that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes your conversations so you can get the most out of every meeting. Get 2 months free at Fireflies.ai/mgg. 00:22:34 SPONSOR: Strawberry.me. Own Your Future. Discover what’s possible with a professional coach by your side. Visit Strawberry.me/MGG or use code MGG to claim your $50 credit today. Don’t Get Caught 00:23:53 JP-I got caught with my HomePod stopping acting as a HomeHub 00:30:49 Fr-John-DGC Follow Up-CleanMyMac Not as effective as MacUpdater 00:31:48 Bob-CSF-Latest lets you check for software updates on your Mac On Merging Your Apple IDs 00:33:11 Adam could NOT merge his two Apple IDs, possibly because he has a developer account? Sponsors 00:44:07 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. 00:45:45 SPONSOR: K12 can help your child start reaching their full potential in life now – and give you the support you need to get them there! Go to K12.com/MGG today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now 00:47:19 PODCAST: The 5 AM Miracle. Every Monday morning, The 5 AM Miracle is here to help you dominate your day before breakfast, create powerful lifelong habits, and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy. Cool Stuff Found 00:48:12 CSF-Victrola Stream Onyx Turntable 00:52:18 CSF-Victrola Revolution GO 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Rechargeable Record Player with Built-in Speakers 00:54:35 PJ-CSF-AirPods Noises Reference Page 00:56:06 Deborah-CSF-1096-OWC’s Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:59:36 Alan-Why does my Mac’s local hostname keep adding and increasing numbers at the end? 01:06:06 Tim-Why Cellular Connectivity Issue with CarPlay iDoing Android Head Unit Apple’s Upcoming 2026 OSes 01:11:37 rnDoug-Before you install iPadOS 26 beta… 01:13:32 Adam’s having a good iPadOS 26 beta experience…for the most part 01:14:23 Pilot Pete gives iOS 26 beta a 95% rating 01:17:27 MGG 1097 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’re about to level up your tech game with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that’ll make you wonder how you ever lived without them. From keeping tabs on low AirPods battery via the Today view widget to renaming your Spaces for better Mac workflow, it’s all here. Discover magnetic AirTag mounts, a Zulu Time converter, a portable vac/blower combo, and even a 10Gbps SSD that’s thinner than your AirPods case. And if you’ve been craving better backups, networked Time Machine options from Synology and Buffalo make an appearance, too. Don’t Get Caught without them. Ever thought of doing a clean install straight from macOS Settings? You can. Migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon? Yeah, it “just works.” Plus, we answer listener questions on fixing autocorrect quirks, exporting text replacements, and balancing podcast audio using tools like Overcast and Levelator. Got a slow-booting iMac? Try verbose mode and dive deep with the Terminal. And if you’re monitor shopping, we’ve got budget picks ranging from Sceptre to Philips. This episode’s packed—just the way you like it. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1096 for Monday, June 30th, 2025 June 30th: Social Media Day What is “Wook Flu”? Police Code 10-96 – Mental patient / Detain suspect MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Scott-QT-Use the Batteries widget in Today view to see low AirPods Cool Stuff Found 00:03:29 Richard-CSF-AirTag Magnetic Aero 00:05:02 Ben-CSF-Spaces Renamer to assign names to your Mac’s spaces 00:06:25 Andrew-CSF-Time Zone Converter for Zulu Time 00:09:01 CSF-Ampace Andes 1500 Power Station 00:13:18 CSF-Scosche Portable Vac / Blower Sponsors 00:16:16 SPONSOR: Wix puts incredible website creation at your fingertips with their AI site builder. It’s fun and it’s drag-and-drop easy. Go to Wix.com to start building your website today. Click this link https://bit.ly/43XQ3JB to start your free trial with Wix. 00:17:34 SPONSOR: Surfshark. Secure your privacy with SurfShark. Go to https://surfshark.com/mgg or use code MGG at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Cool Stuff Found for backups and more 00:18:51 CSF-Crucial 2TB SSD – 10GBps USB-C – $121 (about the size than an AirPods case) CSF-Anker 4-in1 USB-C Hub Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1, 4K HDMI) 00:24:18 Partitioning vs. Multiple Volumes with APFS 00:30:25 Brian-What device for simple networked Time Machine? Buffalo LinkStation LinkStation Time Machine support Synology BeeStation (also with TimeMachine support) 00:39:27 What about a WiFi NAS? 00:41:12 Darrin-QT-Clean Install right in macOS Settings 00:45:47 Peter-QT-1095-Migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon “just works” Sponsors 00:49:09 SPONSOR: ScreenFloat 2. From the folks who brought us Yoink comes ScreenFloat 2, the Mac’s Screen Capture All-Rounder. Capture screenshots & recordings, then trim/crop/cut to your heart’s content. 00:50:38 SPONSOR: Constant Contact makes marketing easier and more effective for small businesses like yours. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:52:01 TonyB-How do I stop macOS from correcting a single word/name? 00:54:07 Right-click on your Mac to export your text replacements 00:55:58 Hinches-How can I balance podcast audio when one person is louder than the other? Overcast Levelator AES “Recommendation for Loudness of Audio Streaming & Network File Playback.” 01:01:48 Bob-My 2019 iMac started booting very, very slowly MacPaw – How to boot your Mac in verbose mode sudo nvram boot-args=”-v” 01:07:21 Dan-Which 27″ Display should I get? Samsung for $250 Sceptre for $180 Monoprice (refurbished) for $250 Dell for $280 LG for 399 Philips Creator Series for $433 01:14:43 MGG 1096 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Ready to upgrade or migrate your Mac? You’ll learn the smartest way to do it from Adam’s shiny new M4 MacBook Pro to migration tips that help you avoid the dreaded cruft. Whether you’re going Mac-to-Mac over Thunderbolt or restoring from Time Machine, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget those “On My Mac” Mail folders, and hey—CleanMyMac’s SpaceLens is back. If you’re rocking the MacBook Air vs. the Pro, brightness matters (hint: 500 nits vs. 1600 nits!), and we break it down so you don’t get burned. This week’s quick tips hit hard: from iPhone Mirroring on your Mac to binder clips as minimalist wallets (yes, really). We’ve got AirTags, Apple Music hacks, and a live activity trick to boost your focus. Need image compression or automation tools? Retrobatch and Lingon Pro 10 make the list. As always, Don’t Get Caught—like we did when our episodes wouldn’t even play on Apple Podcasts in some cases. From Flipper Zero hotel tricks to your iPhone’s audio quirks in the car, it’s all here. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1095 for Monday, June 23rd, 2025 June 23rd: International Women in Engineering Day Police Code 10-95 – Officer’s Residence MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! 00:03:59 Adam’s New M4 MacBook Pro It’s all about the nits (and ProMotion) MacBook Air = 500nits MacBook Pro = 1600nits 1TB/24GB RAM 00:07:33 Adam’s Migration Path to his new Mac First, Update all backups Then Migration Assistant from a USB Time Machine Backup For direct computer-to-computer migrations, start handshake over Wi-Fi, then plug-in Thunderbolt 00:12:41 Gary-What’s the best Mac-to-Mac migration path while avoiding cruft Don’t forget about Mail that’s only “On My Mac” Or Migration Assistant then CleanMyMac CleanMyMac gets SpaceLens back! Sponsors 00:22:04 SPONSOR: Surfshark. Secure your privacy with SurfShark. Go to https://surfshark.com/mgg or use code MGG at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! 00:23:23 SPONSOR: OWC’s Envoy Ultra, their super-fast Thunderbolt 5 SSD. 00:24:41 SPONSOR: IDEO U. Practical, relevant courses designed to seamlessly transition you from theory to practice. Get 15% off at IDEOU.com/mgg. Quick Tips 00:00:01 n-DLH-QT-Setup iPhone Mirroring and get all Notifications on your Mac 00:26:12 P2-QT-AirTags are Magnetic…Why? 00:30:02 QT-Use a binder clip as your wallet High-end binder clip wallet 00:32:08 Andrew-QT-Use iCloud.com if you’re concerned about putting your iCloud account on a work device 00:33:22 Andrew-QT-Use Favorite Playlists for Apple Music 00:36:51 Michael-QT-Tap the Now Playing Live Activity on iPhone to see more detail…and focus! 00:37:35 Greg-QT-Updating ‘Home’ in Maps App 00:40:09 Kirit-QT-1094-Compress Images with Quick Actions in macOS Finder (and Allison) Large: 1280×960 Medium: 640×480 Small: 320×240 00:42:06 Allison-CSF-Retrobatch for Converting Images Sponsors 00:44:38 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. 00:46:02 SPONSOR: OpenPhone is the #1 business phone system that streamlines and scales your customer communications. Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG Don’t Get Caught 00:47:32 Gordon-DGC-MacUpdater sunsets at end of 2025…what’s next? Possible alternative: MacUpdate.com’s Desktop App Another: CleanMyMac 00:50:29 Andy-DGC-Check your HomePod’s Apple ID after you merge IDs 00:52:35 MGG Got Caught: This episode can’t be played on this device Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:56:55 Jason-Unable to Get Type -v- Paste Shortcut working. 01:00:14 Ben-naming appleOS 26 01:02:22 Larry-My new iPhone skips when playing audio in my car’s bluetooth 01:07:32 William-Will my iPhone actually tell me when my AirPods are low? Cool Stuff Found 01:11:27 DLH-CSF-Lingon Pro 10 adds Apple Intelligence and more 01:12:29 Chris-CSF-Clic for Sonos 01:13:38 Michael-CSF-Flipper Zero for hotel rooms 01:16:29 DLH-CSF-Logic Pro 11.2 adds Flashback Capture, Stem Splitter, and ChatGPT writing tools 01:18:29 MGG 1095 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’re gonna love this jam-packed episode of Mac Geek Gab! Dive in with a barrage of Quick Tips, like turning your wonky circle sketches into perfect shapes, compressing image sizes with Mail and Squash, and even tricking Safari into showing you paywalled content. Your fellow geeks also bring sharp insights—from switching Night Stand clocks from UTC to local time, to using OnyX for nuking Time Machine snapshots. And yes, CleanMyMac’s Space Lens is back! But that’s just the warm-up. This week’s geek-fueled highlight? Custom Focus Modes. Listeners share brilliant ways to reclaim their attention—like silencing politics, syncing modes to time and place, and creating modes for everything from church to live sports. You’ll also get answers to smart questions about iMessage quirks, 5G Standalone, and whether your IoT network is friend or foe. Stay ahead of the curve with a peek into visionOS 26 and the next Podcasts app update—and remember, Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1094 for Monday, June 16th, 2025 June 16th: Take Your Cat to Work Day Police Code 10-94 – Street Racing MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! 00:06:23 Ad feedback? Quick Tips 00:00:01 BoyMax-QT-Hold your finger down after drawing a circle with MarkUp, and it will make it a perfect oval/circle 00:08:11 Bill-QT-Use Apple Mail to Quickly Reduce Photos Squash (for Mac) ImageOptim Permute 00:13:44 Joe-QT-Hide Distracting Items to read (some) paywalled content in Safari 00:18:05 QT-Night Stand Mode Clock on UTC – Fix to Local 00:22:24 Shannon-QT-1092-OnyX can delete Snapshots en masse 00:25:34 Jenn-QT-Space Lens is BACK in Clean My Mac 00:26:56 SPONSOR: Fireflies AI. Fireflies is the number one AI teammate that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes your conversations so you can get the most out of every meeting. Get 2 months free at Fireflies.ai/mgg. 00:28:38 SPONSOR: Surfshark. Secure your privacy with SurfShark. Go to https://surfshark.com/mgg or use code MGG at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Your Custom Focus Modes 00:30:01 Randy-Custom Focus Mode: Church 00:31:05 Derek-Custom Focus Mode: No Politics! 00:32:43 Brian-1092-Triggering work focus mode by time and location 00:34:06 Harvey-1092-Use Focus Modes with the Action button…and when watching Live Sports 00:36:17 Steve-1092-Using Focus Modes to manage notifications and let me know what mode I’m in 00:39:04 Henry-1092-Focus modes for night vision, inspiration, sleep, and more 00:41:44 Adam’s Audio Issues…Continue 00:44:51 Darrin-Custom Focus Modes: Morning, Daytime, Evening, Sleep 00:46:15 SPONSOR: Yoink from Eternal Storms. Yoink is a temporary “shelf” that makes drag-and-drop easier for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It’s one of Dave’s “must-have” apps. 00:47:33 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! 00:50:36 Tom-How do I set more-granular focus modes? 00:52:50 Judy-Using alias’ and question about keeping Messages… 01:01:45 JP-Why can’t I search in Recently Deleted Messages? 01:03:33 JT-What is 5G Standalone and do I want it? 01:09:59 Mike-Will adding an IOT network solve my headaches…or add more? WiFi Explorer Apple’s Upcoming 2026 OSes 01:14:23 New features coming to Apple’s Podcasts app 01:15:49 Adam installed visionOS 26 01:22:18 MGG 1094 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Headphones Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into everything Apple announced for macOS 26 “Tahoe” and beyond. Get the scoop on which Macs make the cut, how Spotlight finally grows up into a proper launcher—with clipboard history—and why Shortcuts just became your new automation best friend. iPadOS 26 is the surprise hero with windowed multitasking, background tasks, audio input selection, and full-on live translation across the board. This update shifts iPads closer to Mac territory than ever before. Don’t Get Caught sleeping on these power features. From Apple Intelligence to Xcode 26’s Swift Assist, it’s clear Apple’s leaning hard into AI and dev tools. You’ll hear why Craig Federighi says they delayed some of this to keep the quality bar high—and why that might be a good thing. Over on iOS 26, Hold Assist and group chat polls offer real upgrades, and Apple Maps now lets you set preferred routes. You’ll also learn what’s new in Apple Wallet, visionOS (yes, widgets and PS VR2 support!), and watchOS 26’s Wrist Flick and Workout Buddy. It’s a whirlwind tour of what’s next—served with your favorite geeky insights. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1093 for Monday, June 9th, 2025 June 9th: National Dark ’n’ Stormy Day Police Code 10-93 – Blockage MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE 00:02:32 Liquid Glass Remembering Bill Atkinson – Round-Rects are Everywhere 00:08:23 macOS 26 “Tahoe” Which Macs will run macOS 26? Spotlight becomes a launcher WITH a Clipboard History Shortcuts automations can trigger when you add a file to a folder 00:23:00 SPONSOR: Storyworth uses quick, weekly email prompts to create a unique keepsake hardcover book for you or your loved ones. Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/MACGEEKGAB. 00:24:18 iPadOS 26 iPad gets windows!! iPad gets audio input selector Background tasks come to iPad Live translation comes to all ‘26 Apple OSes 00:33:50 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. 00:35:36 Apple Intelligence “This work needed more time to reach our high-quality bar” – Craig Federighi on June 9th, 2025 00:42:50 Visual Intelligence 00:44:39 Xcode 26 Swift Assist 00:52:06 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg. 00:53:28 iOS 26 Hold Assist Polls in Group Messages Preferred Routes in Apple Maps 01:07:26 Apple Services Apple Wallet additions with Digital ID and Order Tracking 01:09:45 visionOS 26 Logitech Muse Playstation VR 2 Sense Controller Insta360 Widgets coming to visionOS…and CarPlay! 01:17:12 watchOS 26 Workout Buddy Wrist Flick 01:20:40 MGG 1093 Outtro Check out Robert Scovill talking about mixing sound at Sphere on Gig Gab MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Headphones Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’ll learn how to outsmart your tech before it tries to outsmart you. Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton deliver a barrage of Quick Tips, including reviving dead notifications by force-quitting Notification Center, rethinking your Dock layout for remote desktops, and leveraging iOS’s default translate app setting. You’ll also discover how to scrub orphaned system extensions from your Mac, and how Shortcuts can turn your Apple TV into a photo gallery masterpiece. Of course, you know the drill—Don’t Get Caught skipping the smart stuff. Got questions? We’ve got answers. Dig into iPhone VPN conflicts with CarPlay, backup reliability with Carbon Copy Cloner, and the surprising value of an AirTag in your car. You’ll learn about com.apple.asr snapshots, decluttering your Lock Screen, choosing the right Focus modes, and comparing Wi-Fi mesh systems like Eero, Deco, and Orbi. We even tackle the Nvidia SHIELD vs. Apple TV Plex showdown, then wrap it up with Cool Stuff Found like the BoostHero flashlight/jump starter, MailMaven, and a solar car battery. It’s everything your inner geek craves—and more. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1092 for Monday, June 2nd, 2025 June 2nd: National Leave Work Early Day Police Code 10-92 – Subject in custody / Parking violation MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an eero Outdoor 7 WWDC Is Next Week. Got any Predictions? Also, show will be about 17 hours late! We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Brad-QT-When Notifications Cease, force-quit Notification Center in Activity Monitor 00:06:29 Hans-QT-Set up your Dock for your remote desktop on the opposite side for a visual reference 00:07:40 QT-Set a default translate app in iOS 18.4 or later 00:08:48 Scott-QT-1091-Use Shortcuts and ArtCast to create custom Apple TV photo galleries 00:10:38 Brad-QT-Remove Orphaned System Extensions with systemextensionsctl systemextensionsctl list systemextensionsctl gc  – garbage collect orphaned system extension(s) 00:15:26 SPONSOR: Square. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/mgg.  #squarepod #ad Don’t Get Caught 00:17:12 Michael-DGC-Your iPhone’s VPN Might Interfere with CarPlay 00:21:16 Val-DGC-An AirTag in your car might just help the police locate it if stolen! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:23:21 Shannon-What is com.apple.asr in Snapshots? 00:28:44 Hans-How do I keep my iPhone lock screen free of notifications? 00:34:01 What Focus modes do you use? 00:39:30 SPONSOR: Insta360 X5 Camera. To bag a free invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo code “mgg”, available for the first 30 purchases only. Show Business 00:41:28 MGG Review-BenTsuki from USA 00:42:28 MGG Review-Gary-Goo-69 – Too Much Gab, Not enough geek! 00:44:56 MGG Review-Ed-Houston THE Best Mac/Apple product-related podcast 00:46:00 MGG Review-Moe Coffee 00:46:48 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment MOAR Questions Answered 00:50:38 Steve-Reliability of CCC Backup for a wipe and restore? 00:56:25 Jedd-Which Wi-Fi mesh system(s) do you suggest today? Eero TP-Link Deco Mesh NETGEAR Orbi 01:02:46 Chris-Is the Nvidia SHIELD TV really best for Plex? Infuse from Firecore for Plex on Apple TV Plex Pass Cool Stuff Found 01:08:37 CSF-Limitless BoostHero flashlight and jump starter 01:12:37 CSF-MailMaven from SmallCubed 01:14:48 Sunway Solar Car Battery 01:17:00 MGG 1092 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Headphones Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Ever wished you could merge your Apple accounts or automate your lawn care? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to finally merge your Apple accounts, combining your purchases and iCloud data seamlessly. Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the long-awaited solution for those juggling multiple Apple IDs. Don’t get caught with fragmented accounts any longer! The hosts also explore the game-changing effect of robot lawnmowers while reviewing the new Eufy E15, discussing its features, setup process, and potential impact on lawn care. Other topics include managing podcast storage, finding hidden Wi-Fi passwords on your iPhone, and the importance of keeping work and personal data separate on company devices. Tune in for these insights and more, including Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and Don’t Get Caught moments that will enhance your tech life. Listen now to learn at least five new things and join the Mac Geek Gab community! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1091 for Monday, May 26th, 2025 May 26th: National Paper Airplane Day (and Memorial Day!) Police Code 10-91 – Pick up subject / Prepare for inspection / Animal MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an eero Outdoor 7 We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Tap Settings > Wi-Fi > Edit for a list of Wi-Fi networks on iPhone 00:05:06 Joe-QT-1089–You Can Finally Merge Apple Accounts 00:09:44 Patrick-QT-Terminal Command to see SpaceHogs! sudo du -h -d 1 ~/Library/Group Containers/#######.groups.com.apple.podcasts/Caches Also check the Books app’s storage of audiobooks 00:16:45 Allison-QT-When you change a file’s “Open With…” you have to re-approve the new app in the System Settings > Privacy & Security Open In (also in Setapp) 00:20:40 Drewski-QT-Pinned Contacts in Messages – And Quick Location without “FindMy” 00:23:01 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. Don’t Get Caught 00:24:57 Bill-DGC-Keep Your Private Files PRIVATE! [Audio] Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:35:41 Barry-AppleTV Photos Screen Saver Limit Work-Around. 00:40:15 QT-Switch Apple TV Screensavers with Remote (Swipe or Press Up) 00:43:09 ATC-CSF-Apple TV Snoopy Screensavers 00:44:17 Allison and all-Hazel still has App Sweep…and there might be a trick to making it work (again) 00:46:18 SPONSOR: OWC’s Express 1M2 Ultra-fast, compatible, and portable USB4 NVMe SSD. 00:47:58 PODCAST: Why?!?!?!?! is the internet like that? That’s the question the folks at Never Post Podcast try to answer in each episode of their podcast. Never Post: a podcast for, and about, the internet. Cool Stuff Found 00:49:00 RG-CSF-1089-BXST Refrigerator protector Rob-CSF-1089-Refrigmatic Delayed Start Surge Protector 00:52:24 CSF-Eufy E15 Robot Lawnmower review- $1,599 (with Amazon $200 coupon) 01:16:06 MGG 1091 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – eero Outdoor 7 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Are you tired of struggling with Wi-Fi issues and tech frustrations? This episode of Mac Geek Gab has you covered with solutions to common problems and clever tips to enhance your tech experience. Dive into a world of Wi-Fi troubleshooting as the Pete, Adam, and Dave discuss solutions for UPS power-up issues and explore ways to improve network connectivity. Learn how to use Siri to delete all alarms at once and discover a nifty trick for sharing text messages directly from your Apple Watch. The episode also tackles questions about syncing dock preferences and managing RAM usage with multiple browser tabs open. But that’s not all! Get the scoop on the CenterCam 2.0, a tiny camera that hangs over your screen for better video calls. Plus, find out how to use smart plugs to solve power sequencing problems and explore options for creating a more efficient home office setup. Don’t get caught unprepared – tune in to this episode for a wealth of tech knowledge and practical solutions. Ready to upgrade your tech game? Listen now and discover the tips and tricks that will make your digital life smoother and more efficient! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1090 for Monday, May 19th, 2025 May 19th: May Ray Day (or National Devil’s Food Cake Day) Police Code 10-90 – Bank Alarm Going Off MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an eero Outdoor 7 00:02:56 We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Todd-QT-Use Siri to delete all your old alarms 00:04:32 QT-Easily Share (forward) a Message from your Watch 00:07:46 David-QT-Option-Drag for Persistent Finder Column Width Changes 00:08:40 John-QT-Adding A Spacer to your Dock! defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add ‘{“tile-type”=”spacer-tile”;}’ 00:11:20 Personalize ChatGPT to make it less of a people-pleaser 00:12:26 Mack-QT-Retrieve Wi-Fi Passwords from The Passwords App 00:15:39 Plume let me set up guest networks based on password, not just SSID 00:18:29 Tim-QT-Conference to Separate Phones to Aid in Hearing 00:20:00 SPONSOR: Insta360 X5 Camera. To bag a free invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo code “mgg”, available for the first 30 purchases only. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:21:54 Jarry-Why does my Apple TV freeze when I start playback? Speedtest app for Apple TV Netflix-recommended internet speeds Wi-Fi Explorer (and a shout-out for iStumbler) NetSpot App – Map WiFi 00:35:21 Jedd-How can I set a Phone-Call Focus Mode? 00:39:42 SPONSOR: Quince. Elevate your closet, get free shipping, and 365 day returns at Quince.com/mgg. MOAR Questions Answered 00:41:19 Javier-I deleted files but don’t see the free space 00:46:09 Christopher-Should I max out my RAM for…Safari? Tab-itis is real…and it’s OK! Quitter from Marco Arment 00:54:47 John-Connecting securely to my local NAS 01:03:38 Port-forwarding practices 01:06:04 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Cool Stuff Found 01:07:28 CSF-Center Cam v2 01:11:19 Scott-CSF-1089–SyncTime to Sync your Dock .plist (and other files) 01:12:36 Craig-CSF-1089-Use Kasa Smart Plug to delay starting a UPS 01:16:05 Mark-CSF-1089-Use a Power Sequencer to keep from tripping circuits on startup 01:18:12 MGG 1090 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – eero Outdoor 7 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is bursting with power-user gold, thanks to Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson. You’ll learn how to command Time Machine from Terminal like a pro, tame your iCloud email identities, and even resize your Dock to fit your vibe. Quick Tips fly fast, from dragging contacts into Numbers alternatives to “Hide My Email.” And if your Dock’s perfect on one Mac and a mess on another? Listener dogstir shares a plist trick that syncs your setup in seconds. Don’t Get Caught doing things the hard way. But that’s just the start. You’ll dig into iCloud storage conundrums, managing Apple One, and what happens when uninstaller apps clash with ongoing updates. Bluetooth quirks on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, lingering Comcast email access post-Xfinity, and a potential Backblaze rethink all get tackled. And if you’re wrestling with UPS power spikes or Synology’s restrictive 2025 drive policies, yep, they’ve got hacks for that too. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1089 for Monday, May 12th, 2025 May 12th: National Nutty Fudge Day Police Code 10-89 – Bomb threat MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an eero Outdoor 7 We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50! Quick Tips 00:00:01 ​​Greg-QT-Set a Timer Quickly in iPhone’s Control Center 00:03:27 QT-Adjust Time Machine Quota Size from Terminal sudo tmutil destinationinfo sudo tmutil setquota [ID] 1500 (1500 is size in gigabytes) 00:06:34 What to do when Time Machine says you don’t have enough space left? 00:07:21 Joe-QT-iCloud eMail Alias alternative to “Hide My eMail” Alter iCloud Egos! 00:10:11 Roy-QT-You can resize the Mac’s Dock 00:12:03 How do you use your Dock on your Mac 00:15:49 Andy-QT-Drag Contacts to Numbers for an Easy Export 00:19:38 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:21:40 Bill-Let Uninstallers/Cleaners Work while an App is Updating? CleanMyMac AVG 00:28:25 danbo99-Bluetooth and iPhone 16 Pro Max 00:36:37 Bob-Can I keep my Comcast email even if I cancel Xfinity internet service? 00:43:44 Pete’s audio issues: learning from our mistakes! 00:46:04 SPONSOR: Square. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/mgg.  #squarepod #ad MOAR Questions Answered 00:47:56 Bruce-1086-Local Device Access Might Not Mean Everything 00:51:33 Adam’s Running out of iCloud Storage ​​01:02:32 Managing Apple One 01:04:29 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg. EVEN MOAR Questions Answered 01:05:56 Dave asks, Dogstir answers – To transfer your Dock layout to another Mac Set up your Dock as desired on one Mac. Copy the com.apple.dock.plist file to the same location on your other Mac(s). After copying, run killall Dock in Terminal to reload the Dock configuration. 01:07:07 Craig-Way to delay UPS Spikes on re-powering after a power failure? Delay Timer Time Relay 01:15:55 Dave-Do we need to worry about Backblaze? 01:20:59 Rob-CSF-Add Drives to Synology’s Approved List (and bypass Synology’s 2025 restrictions!) 01:32:39 MGG 1089 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – eero Outdoor 7 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’re sitting on a goldmine of Apple and tech hacks this week. From drag-and-drop magic on your iPhone to bypassing pesky paywalls with News+, you’ll pick up power-user moves fast. If your Mac’s hiding your Desktop folder, it might be time to nuke that Finder.plist…or maybe update your Finder’s sidebar settings. Need to upgrade your Wi-Fi to keep up with 2Gbps fiber? You’ll get step-by-step tips, plus real-world advice on NAS setups and whether Synology is still your best friend in 2025. Spoiler: Synology’s forcing their own drives now for a lot of newer units—don’t get caught unprepared. Rocking only 256GB of storage? You’re not alone—Dave, Pete, and Adam walk you through clever external drive picks and how to shift Documents and Desktop to external storage, or leaving it in place and having Hazel doing the heavy lifting. And when it’s time for Cool Stuff Found, strap in: from booming RockSteady speakers to the slick Thunderbird Identity Chooser and a genuinely helpful email app called eM Client, the crew keeps the hits coming. Don’t Get Caught missing the chance to boost your tech game this week. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1088 for Monday, May 5th, 2025 May 5th: Revenge of The Fifth Police Code 10-88 – Advise phone number of officer MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an eero Outdoor 7 We’ll be at Macstock and so can you for $399 with MACGEEKGAB50 Quick Tips 00:00:01 Robb-QT-Don’t forget about drag-and-drop on iPhones 00:07:08 Stephen Robles Video on Perplexity vs. Siri 00:08:25 Joe-QT-Open articles in News+ to bypass paywalls Try Reader Mode on paywalled news sites 00:13:08 Ben-QT-1086-Resolve Mysterious Disappearing Desktop Folder by Deleting Finder.plist 00:17:01 Change icon by refreshing the favorite in your Finder sidebar 00:17:38 SPONSOR: Insta360 X5 Camera. To bag a free invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo code “mgg”, available for the first 30 purchases only. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:19:05 Terry-What steps do I need to take to upgrade my WiFi to match my 2Gbps fiber? 00:30:02 Sean-Advice about Large Local Storage or NAS Synology DiskStation as Personal Cloud 00:44:18 SPONSOR: Storyworth uses quick, weekly email prompts to create a unique keepsake hardcover book for you or your loved ones. Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/MACGEEKGAB. MOAR Questions Answered 00:45:47 Synology to require Synology-branded Drives in 2025-plus units 00:48:51 Glen-Living with 256GB storage in a laptop 00:50:35 Brian-Using 256GB on an M2 MacBook Air Buffalo External 2TB Thumb Drive Transcend 2TB Thumb Drive 00:54:28 Chris-How can I move Documents and Desktop folders to an external drive? Hazel from Noodlesoft 01:01:31 SPONSOR: ScreenCastsONLINE. Each week, ScreenCastsONLINE publishes two Apple-related videos to its ever-expanding library of over 1,400 tutorials. Visit ScreenCastsONLINE/mgg to try it FREE for 7 DAYS, then get a lifetime 20% discount on your subscription. Cool Stuff Found 01:03:15 P2-CSF-RockSteady Stadium 2.0 Speakers! 01:07:19 Larry-CSF-Thunderbird Identity Chooser plugin 01:09:13 David Jameson-CSF-eM Client – listens to user requests! 01:13:26 MGG 1088 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – eero Outdoor 7 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1087, you get packed with Quick Tips to sharpen your workflow: send lyrics via text from Apple Music with a long press, use ChatGPT smarter for search, and master the magical Cmd-Opt-Shift-V paste for plain text. Discover how Hazel tames your Downloads folder, 1Password tags speed up your secure searches, and a Finder favorites fix keeps your go-to folders front and center. Plus, learn how Apple’s Custom Domains give you unlimited email aliases and why your password settings might be grayed out — little things that make sure you Don’t Get Caught fumbling with your Mac. Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam dive deep into the tools behind your favorite podcasts, from Audio Hijack and Hindenburg to Feeder and Keyboard Maestro for ninja-level chapter marking. Dave also shares his slick new eero Outdoor 7 and UniFi Flex Mini 2.5G setup. In Cool Stuff Found, grab nine free Waves plugins, snack on Chomps Beef Sticks, clean your menu bar with Barbee, track planes with FlightAware, and level up your game nights with Apple Game Room and Game Pigeon. Stay geeky, stay sharp — and remember, Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1087 for Monday, April 28th, 2025 April 28th: National Superhero Day Police Code 10-87 – Give call letters of your station MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a CleanMyMac Membership! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Corky-QT-Long-press lyrics in Apple Music to sent a text message 00:03:51 Joel-QT-Use ChatGPT to search and parse results 00:04:51 PensacolaCraig-QT-Paste Plain Text Only Cmd+Opt+Shift+V 00:07:20 Val-QT-Apple’s Custom Domains support Unlimited Email Aliases 00:09:43 Mike-QT-Download Folder Management with Hazel 00:13:19 GW-QT-Tags in 1Password expedite specifics. 00:15:58 n-Chris-QT-1086-Solve your Disappearing Finder Favorites with Aliases (and Steve) 00:17:37 SPONSOR: Insta360 X5 Camera. To bag a free invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo code “mgg”, available for the first 30 purchases only. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:19:07 Tim-Why is Option to require Password Immediately grayed out? 00:24:35 Larry-Different AppleID to return with electronic devices from overseas? 00:35:07 SPONSOR: Storyworth uses quick, weekly email prompts to create a unique keepsake hardcover book for you or your loved ones. Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/MACGEEKGAB. MOAR Questions Answered 00:36:42 Chris-What apps do you use to produce and record your podcast? GarageBand Fission Audio Hijack Discord Farrago StreamYard Auphonic SoundDesk Hindenburg for Podcast Editing Use Keyboard Maestro to capture timestamps for podcast chapters Riverside as a Streamyard Alternative Feeder (to create RSS feeds) from Steve Harris PowerPress 00:51:36 Dave Setup his eero Outdoor 7 POE Injector UniFi Flex Mini 2.5G 01:01:55 SPONSOR: OWC’s Gemini Versatile desktop dual-bay storage product with a built-in dock. Cool Stuff Found 01:03:10 CSF-Waves Free Plugin Pack with 9 awesome plugins 01:05:14 CSF-Chomps Beef Sticks 01:05:42 CSF-Barbee to manage your Mac menubar 01:07:06 CSF-Landmarks New York app 01:08:34 CSF-Flightaware (also an iOS app) 01:09:14 CSF-SonoFlow SE HQ31 Headphones 01:11:42 CSF-Apple Game Room 01:14:48 CSF-Game Pigeon 01:16:40 MGG 1087 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – CleanMyMac Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’ll walk away from this episode armed with rapid‑fire Quick Tips that shave precious seconds off your day: shuffle your iOS wallpaper for fresh vibes automatically, sling “>>” in Notes to summon recent docs, and force‑sync iCloud Photos when lag strikes. Dial down cellular burnout with Low Data Mode—yes, Mint Mobile’s “unlimited” finally lives up to its name—and tap dual‑language keyboards to spell‑check like a polyglot. Kill those “Paste from Other Apps” nags, drag Finder’s sidebar sections exactly where you want them, at least until you have to embrace Schrödinger’s Desktop zen: Let Go, Let Apple. Then you dive deeper. Teach your Apple TV Remote new gestures, diagnose that muffled HDMI‑ARC audio before it ruins movie night, and verify printer drivers so crummy pages don’t get you fired. Garmin tools favor macOS, but confirm app permissions so rogue software doesn’t hijack your devices—Thunderbird’s indexing quirks included. Add Touch ID to any Mac mini with a Magic Keyboard or BLEUnlock, tame a cramped 256 GB laptop with Hazel’s smart folders, and squeeze every drop from your ink cartridges with savvy resets and reliable third‑party refills. Don’t Get Caught without these hacks in your toolkit. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1086 for Monday, April 21st, 2025 April 21st: Big Word Day (also World Creativity and Innovation Day) Police Code 10-86 – Officer on-duty MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a CleanMyMac Membership! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Changing iOS Wallpaper to “Shuffle” Photos 00:03:22 Andrew-QT-Type >> in Notes to link to recent notes 00:05:01 Ben-QT-Force Sync to iCloud Photos 00:08:00 Low Data Mode in iOS Cellular Mint Mobile unlimited is (now) truly unlimited? 00:14:28 RG-QT-Use two-language keyboards to check spelling and get recommendations in multiple languages 00:18:02 n-Lucas-QT-Eliminate “Paste from Other Apps” notifications on iPhone 00:19:14 QT-MacOS Finder Expand, Collapse & Drag Sidebar Location Categories to Desired position Let Go and Let Apple LITFA Schrödinger’s Desktop 00:24:18 ChatGPT writes our sponsor scripts 00:27:57 Dan DXZDB-QT-Teaching your Apple TV Remote new Tricks 00:30:15 Pilot Pete-Using HDMI-ARC results in crappy sound occasionally…what is it? Don’t Get Caught 00:34:47 KYEngineer-DGC-Make sure your printer drivers are correct 00:37:42 Garmin’s software prefers Macs? 00:39:40 Todd-DGC-Follow Up – Do Apps need Access to Devices? 00:44:55 DGC-Thunderbird May Not Be Indexing Your Mail 00:51:12 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! 00:52:55 Russell-How can I add touch ID to my Mac mini? Magic Keyboard with Touch ID BLEUnlock 00:58:30 Gary-Efficient Way to Manage 256Gb Laptop Storage? Hazel 01:06:02 Gary-Should I reset the ink/toner cartridges that I have? Michael DJ-1084-Use InkJetSuperstore.com for third-party ink and toner cartridges Check Amazon.com for InkJet Cartridges Show Business 01:10:10 MGG Review-rgAdg17 from the UK 01:11:23 MGG Review-DudemanLA – 2025-04-10 01:12:15 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment 01:17:18 MGG 1086 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – CleanMyMac Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is your fast lane to smarter tech moves, featuring Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton steering you through the latest Quick Tips and listener Q&A. You’ll learn how to turn your car’s Source button into a play/pause controller, why stuffing your user manuals into a custom GPT might be your next life hack, and how AI tools like Perplexity are leveling up fast. Plus, the gang workshopped their own MGG-GPT—because the more input you give, the better your tech life gets. Don’t Get Caught underestimating what AI can do for you! From the wisdom of when to buy a Mac (hint: when you need one) to the best practices for Migration Assistant and password hygiene, this episode is packed with practical advice. Thinking about travel gear? The crew compares their go-to backup batteries—from Pete’s 20k mAh beast to Dave’s slick INIU Qi2 charger. And if you’re mourning Mint, the budgeting app, the guys explore strong replacements like Quicken and Banktivity. It’s a full ride of tips to keep your tech life optimized and your wallet sane. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1085 for Monday, April 14th, 2025 April 14th: National Dolphin Day Police Code 10-85 – Arrival delay due to [insert-cause-here] MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a CleanMyMac Membership! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-In new Subarus, play/pause is done by holding the Source button 00:04:28 QT-Put all your user manuals into a custom GPT. 00:05:39 Mark-QT-Use ChatGPT to write Photoshop scripts 00:08:35 Shopify (and other companies) mandating the use of GPTs 00:13:17 Workshopping the MGG-GPT 00:15:21 Russ-CSF-More on Perplexity and other LLMs 00:16:57 The more input you give AI, the better the output 00:17:59 David-1083-Thanks for the motivation to back up my stuff! 00:20:20 SPONSOR: Storyworth uses quick, weekly email prompts to create a unique keepsake hardcover book for you or your loved ones. Save $10 on your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/MACGEEKGAB. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:21:47 Larry-With the potential for price-increases due to tariffs, should I buy a new Mac now? MGG Advice: Buy a new machine when you need a new machine, and get the most Mac you can afford 00:33:29 The price of computers over the years 00:35:23 Barry-What’s the best source when using Migration Assistant? 00:42:28 GW-Is it good practice to Regularly Change Passwords? Changing Passwords for the Sake of Change How big is your haystack? 00:48:00 Changing passwords in a corporate environment 00:54:06 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. MOAR Questions Answered 00:55:34 DLH-What size battery do you travel with, and why? Adam, the Anker Nano, 10,000mAh with USB-C and 30W Pete, a 20,000mAh battery with USB-A and USB-C Dave, now from MGG 1084: INIU 10k Qi2 15W/30W charger 01:03:15 The FAA Did a Disservice to the Traveling Public with regards to Batteries 01:09:36 GW-Good Budgeting Software after Mint? Mint / Credit Karma app Banktivity Quicken for Mac 01:14:40 MGG 1085 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – CleanMyMac Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You picked the right episode to level up your tech game. This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’ll pick up smart Quick Tips like telling your homeowners’ insurance about your smart devices for potential savings, using UK plugs on US airplanes for reliable power, and mastering note navigation on macOS with Command-Return. You’ll even learn how to trigger gestures with your voice and why bringing an Apple TV on vacation might just change your life. Thinking about a new MacBook Air? Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson dig into performance insights, memory needs, and options like Luna Display for second screens. Always plan ahead—Don’t Get Caught without the right tools. Troubleshooting? We’ve got you. Fix grayed-out Mail send buttons, navigate quirks from macOS 15.4 updates, and avoid wasting money on third-party toner. Get pro tips on black-and-white printing, keeping MakeMKV functional, and how to protect your color ink. The gang also tackles questions like whether your browser really needs LAN access, optimizing AirPods battery settings, and improving iPhone-scan photo quality. Wrap it all up with killer Cool Stuff Found like the INIU Qi2 charger and Lutron Caseta shades. Stay tuned, stay geeky, and stay safe out there. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1084 for Monday, April 7th, 2025 April 7th: Metric System Day Police Code 10-84 – Advise ETA – In Metric Form Today! MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a CleanMyMac Membership! Swatch Internet Time The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Lisa-QT-Tell your homeowners’ insurance company about your smart home devices 00:04:51 Dan-QT-Use UK Plugs on airplanes to avoid power socket fallout 00:09:27 Ben-QT-Notes: Change focus between list and editor Command+Return Command+Option+F 00:12:54 Andrew-QT-Create gestures that you can trigger with your voice 00:15:21 Ian-QT (and thanks) for bringing an Apple TV on vacation 00:17:22 Mike-QT-Get plenty of memory with your M4 MacBook 00:19:50 John-Considering options for a new MacBook Air Dave’s Discord Thread about CPU Usage Target Display Mode Luna Display 00:35:56 SPONSOR: ScreenCastsONLINE. Each week, ScreenCastsONLINE publishes two Apple-related videos to its ever-expanding library of over 1,400 tutorials. Visit ScreenCastsONLINE/mgg to try it FREE for 7 DAYS, then get a lifetime 20% discount on your subscription. Don’t Get Caught 00:37:51 Allan-DGC-Mail Send Button turns Gray and Won’t Send 00:39:54 Dominic-DGC-1083-macOS 15.4 (temporarily) breaks MakeMKV MakeMKV Downloads 00:42:19 Larry-DGC-Check ACTUAL toner (and ink) levels before changing cartridges. QT-When printing black-and-white on a color printer, set your print driver to black-and-white (to save your color cartridges) QT-Beware third-party toner Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:50:13 Does my browser need access to devices on my local network? Amnesia to prevent (some) macOS 15’s monthly notifications 00:57:51 Give LLMs as much information as you can with your requests 01:00:39 Kent-Adjusting the size of iPhone-scanned photos 01:06:53 Pogo Kelly – Battery Optimization for AirPods? Cool Stuff Found 01:13:19 DLH-CSF-INIU 10k Qi2 15W/30W charger with cable strap 01:15:15 CSF Lutron Caseta Shades – CES 01:20:42 MGG 1084 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – CleanMyMac Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You’re not really celebrating World Backup Day unless you’ve got Time Machine humming, Backblaze backing, and Synology syncing. In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton dig deep into layered backup strategies with tools like Arq, Hazel, and iDrive e2—plus the always-timely reminder to check your backups. Then it’s on to Quick Tips: did you know iPhone timers can start or stop audio playback? Or that you can quickly reload Safari without blockers? You’ll even learn how naming your AirTags strategically makes Find My a breeze. Security’s in the spotlight, too. Make your password manager ironclad, freeze your credit at the big three bureaus, and finally unravel the mystery of the Creedence Cryptex. Got Mac quirks? Learn how to stop macOS windows from auto-resizing and find the best media tools for ripping Blu-Rays. Cool Stuff Found includes gadgets like the FeatherSnap bird feeder cam, Warp.dev for AI terminal magic, HazeOver to tame your desktop, and the punchy 1More Sonoflow cans. Tune in, geek out, and most importantly… Don’t Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1083 for Monday, March 31st, 2025 March 31st: World Backup Day Police Code 10-83 – Work/school crossing detail MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! 00:03:46 March 31st: World Backup Day Time Machine Backblaze iCloud Drive Desktop & Documents Synology Drive (sync, with versioning) CCC Backup Hazel Arq Backup iDrive e2 Monthly reminder to “Check Backups” Quick Tips 00:00:01 Perry-QT-iPhone timers can stop AND start audio playing 00:25:59 Carsten-QT-Number your AirTags and just name them in the Find My app 00:28:09 Bill-QT-Reload Safari without Blockers 1Blocker 00:34:20 Carsten-QT-Make your password manager even more secure 00:43:15 Freeze your accounts at credit bureaus (it’s free!) Equifax Trans Union Experian Show Business 00:46:01 MGG Reviews MGG Review-SimonLock MGG Review-rn_doug 00:48:54 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:50:46 David-Creedence Cryptex-What is this? 00:56:14 Joe-How do I stop windows from enlarging when I drag them in macOS 15? 00:58:01 Mac-Media and Optical Drive Recommendations-A Few Things MakeMKV to Rip Blu-Rays on Your Mac Cool Stuff Found 01:06:08 CSF-FeatherSnap BirdFeeder with Camera 01:09:17 Rob in STL-CSF-Warp.dev, an AI-powered Terminal 01:11:50 n-Tony-CSF-HazeOver to dim inactive windows on your Mac 01:13:25 CSF-1More Sonoflow HQ51 Over-Ear Headphones 01:16:35 MGG 1083 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week, you’re loaded with Quick Tips to streamline your Apple life. You’ll learn how to nest Notes folders, edit Siri Reminders from your Lock Screen, and why your iPhone needs to stay locked for Continuity Camera magic. Discover how to whip up Wi-Fi QR codes with ease, subscribe to ICS calendars instead of juggling downloads, and harness your Apple Watch’s crown like a pro. Adam and Dave help you stay ahead of Plex Pass price hikes and unlock unsigned apps in macOS 15 Sequoia. Just Don’t Get Caught by iCloud’s aggressive junk filter or Tailscale’s Terminal-only Lock requirement—they could trip you up. Your questions kept things rolling, from backing up iCloud Drive with Backblaze to finding the right VPN—whether it’s PIA, ExpressVPN, or Tailscale exit nodes. Photo Exifer tricks help you sync titles and captions in your iCloud Photo Library, and Cool Stuff Found delivers: pop your public IP into your menu bar, snag a MoFT Snap Flow Note for your iPhone, and hear why Claude Code tops the LLM game for developers. What’s that about the future of AI? Yeah, we’re going there. It’s national cocktail day, after all! Press play and enjoy. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1082 for Monday, March 24th, 2025 March 24th: National Cocktail Day Police Code 10-82 – Reserve Lodging MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Andrew-QT-You can put Notes folders into Subfolders 00:04:50 Todd-QT-Edit Siri Reminders Entries on Lock Screen 00:06:15 Josh-QT-IPhone needs to be locked for Continuity Camera to work 00:09:56 Terri-QT-Create WiFi QR Codes with the Passwords app 00:12:08 DLH-QT-Subscribe to ICS files in Calendar instead of Downloading them once 00:14:03 Bern-QT-Remember to use Apple Watch’s Crown 00:17:54 WillRun4Fun-QT-Plex Pass pricing increases coming in April 00:20:56 PorthosJon-QT-Run Unsigned Apps in macOS 15 Sequoia 00:23:11 SPONSOR: OWC’s Envoy Ultra The first and fastest Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD. Fanless, bus-powered, and over 6,000 MB/s. Don’t Get Caught 00:24:33 Russell-DGC-iCloud’s Junk Mail Filtering Keeps Messages from Forwarding 00:34:46 Ed-DGC-Tailscale Lock requires a Terminal-based device to work Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:38:32 Ron-1081-Does using iCloud Drive and BackBlaze cause problems? 00:40:31 Kirschen-Is there a monthly VPN I could sign up for? PIA VPN ExpressVPN Tailscale Exit Nodes 00:53:39 Charles-Sync Titles and Captions with iCloud Photo library Photo Exifer ResEdit Show Business 01:00:40 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Cool Stuff Found 01:04:59 Russell-CSF-Public IP for your menu bar from Zenwheel 01:07:23 CSF-MoFT Snap Flow Note Stand-A MagSafe notepad for your iPhone (found at SXSW!) 01:12:45 Bill-CSF-Claude Code is the best LLM for coding 01:15:00 What’s the future of humanity with AI in the mix? 01:27:02 MGG 1082 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Tired of your hotel room feeling like a sterile box? Discover how to make it feel like home on the go! This week on Mac Geek Gab, Dave shares his travel tip for adding ambiance to hotel rooms using the JBL Pulse speaker. Learn how this lava lamp-like device can transform your temporary living space. The hosts also dive into the perils of double syncing folders to different cloud services, offering valuable advice to avoid potential data disasters. From calendar booking solutions to secure DNS options, the episode covers a range of tech topics. Explore the Nomatic Travel Pack, a versatile backpack that expands into a weekender bag. Plus, get the scoop on Quad 9, a privacy-focused DNS service. Don’t get caught with boring hotel rooms or syncing mishaps – tune in for these tips and more! Ready to upgrade your tech knowledge and travel game? Listen to this episode of Mac Geek Gab for a wealth of practical advice and cool stuff found! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1081 for Monday, March 17th, 2025 March 17th: Corned Beef & Cabbage Day Police Code 10-81 – Traffic stop initiated / Breathalyzer request MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Val-QT-Drop a file into ChatGPT with instructions to shrink it down 00:02:41 CSF-BACTrack 00:03:23 Eddy Cue and Ben Stiller @ SXSW 2025 Norton Utilities…The Pink Shirt Treatment 00:07:02 JanLandy-QT-Quickly access Crop on iPhone Photos 00:08:20 Adam-QT-Hide Screenshots in Photos 00:10:15 There’s also a “Hidden” Album in Apple Photos 00:11:08 Andrew-QT-Create a Smart List of Undated Reminders 00:12:09 Pilot Pete-QT-Instant Info about your Current WiFi 00:14:09 Dave-Check your WiFi details when you check-in to your hotel$ 00:17:58 n-Gene-QT-Enable Safari’s Debug Menu to Configure Specific Options OnyX 00:19:55 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:21:22 Bob-How to Be Sure a Drive is Ejected Before UnPlugging 00:26:55 Karl-1080-Logging in with Apple ID versus using Hide My Email 00:32:09 David in Texas-Mixed-RCS and SMS Cage Match: Platform Message Groups Keep Getting Duplicated 00:42:01 Fr. John-Restoring Mail’s Badges to Normalcy 00:44:30 Bill-Domain Registrar Advice? Hover Namecheap CloudFlare Domain Name Registrar 00:52:18 Brian-I got caught double-syncing! ChronoSync 00:55:47 SPONSOR: ScreenCastsONLINE. Each week, ScreenCastsONLINE publishes two Apple-related videos to its ever-expanding library of over 1,400 tutorials. Visit ScreenCastsONLINE.com/mgg to try it FREE for 7 DAYS, then get a lifetime 20% discount on your subscription. Cool Stuff Found 00:57:17 Dave-CSFR-JBL Pulse for your Hotel Room 00:59:51 Andrew-CSF-1080-TidyCal to book appointments on your calendar 01:02:05 Dave-CSF-Nomatic Travel Pack Backpack is what Dave used for SXSW 01:06:13 Pilot Pete-SF-Quad9 DNS – 9.9.9.9 01:11:59 Adam-CSF-Jaipur 2-Player Board Game 01:14:30 MGG 1081 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

SXSW is in full swing, and Dave is multitasking like a pro—grabbing his SXXpress passes mid-recording while keeping the geeky goodness rolling. Quick Tips flood in, from clicking your scroll wheel to copy text in Terminal to checking CPU usage per Safari tab in Activity Monitor. Need hands-free Siri? Just activate her from your steering wheel. Speaking of hands-free, snagging a wireless CarPlay screen for just $45 sounds like a no-brainer. Adam even took ChatGPT for a spin, using it to summarize scenes in a play he’s doing. You’ll even find your three favorite geeks diving into smarter ways to manage reminders with tags, projects, Kanbans, and location-based alerts. And don’t forget to test your UPS quarterly—Carsten’s got his EcoFlow power station pulling double duty. Apple dropped some fresh gear, and Ken Case describes how he’s using his Vision Pro daily. The M4 MacBook Air, new Mac Studio, and M3 iPad Air made waves, but let’s not ignore the everyday wins—like OpenIn giving you control over mailto links and Thunderbird’s (somewhat broken) indexing. Security gets its moment with a deep dive into “Sign In With Apple” and why padding your passwords matters. Oh, and if you’ve ever raged at Siri for not appending text to an existing note, Adam’s got you covered. Whether it’s tech, tricks, or troubleshooting, one thing’s for sure: Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1080 for Monday, March 10th, 2025 March 10th: Fill Our Staplers Day Police Code 10-80 – Pursuit in progress MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! Special Promo: HelloFresh is running a 50% off special this month at HelloFresh.com with promo code HELLOFRESHPODCAST. Special Promo: Factor is running a special this month at FactorMeals.com with promo code FACTORPODCAST. MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software! 00:03:26 SXSW This week, and today Dave needs to get SXXpress passes during the MGG recording. Fun! Eddy Cue & Ben Stiller talk Severance (and more) @ SXSW Quick Tips 00:00:01 Nick-QT-Click your scroll wheel to copy text in Terminal 00:04:58 Crampy-QT-Activate Siri from your steering wheel 00:06:06 Activity Monitor will show you CPU per Safari webpage usage 00:07:29 Siri Ignores you when she’s face down CarLinKit Adapter Wireless Aftermarket CarPlay Screen (only $45 today) 00:11:20 Adam used ChatGPT! 00:15:25 Andrew-QT-Tips to Make Reminders Even More Useful Previously-used Alternatives: OneNote, Evernote, Trello, ToDoist, Goodlinks Save Bookmarks Projects (with Kanban boards) Groups Tags Repeating Setting Location Shopping List Siri 00:20:41 Mark R-QT-Test your UPSes Quarterly 00:22:22 Carsten-CSF-EcoFlow Power Stations as UPSes Jackery makes Adam’s 00:26:57 SPONSOR: Rogue Amoeba Software makes some of the best Mac Audio software on the planet, and we couldn’t produce MGG this way without it! Just visit MacAudio.com/MGG and use code GEEKGAB to save 20% on anything they make. Download free trials, then buy online to receive the discounted price. New Apple Stuff 00:29:03 Ken Case-How I use my Apple Vision Pro every day 00:32:33 New M4 MacBook Air 00:39:46 New Mac Studio 00:41:06 New M3 iPad Air 00:46:29 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! 00:47:52 Andy-Offer a Choice of Clients to Intercept mailto links OpenIn 00:51:22 DGC-Thunderbird Mail’s indexing is broken on the Mac 00:54:57 David-Scheduling Meetings with Multiple Calendars (here’s ChatGPT’s thoughts) 01:00:17 GW-Is Sign In With Apple safe? 01:07:35 Using padding on your passwords 01:10:04 David-Any Way to Auto Alphabetically Sort Apple Mail (GC?) BASIC Line numbers by tens 01:14:03 No Mail Client Is Perfect 01:15:44 Adam-How do I get Siri to add text to an existing note on iOS? 01:20:03 MGG 1080 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton is packed with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found to keep your tech life running smoothly. Discover hidden battery drains on your iPhone by sorting battery usage by time, then take ChatGPT customization to the next level—give it a full list of your installed apps for smarter suggestions! Want faster Terminal work? Just Cmd-Right-Click to paste selected text instantly. Always be tweaking, always be learning… and as always, Don’t Get Caught without the best tech tricks at your fingertips. Cool Stuff Found is on fire this week, from tools that supercharge your workflow to gear that levels up your setup. Rectangle Pro lets you save entire workspaces of apps and windows, while BetterDisplay gives you ultimate control over your virtual desktops. Need more? Planck SSD expands your iPhone storage, and the ShiftCam SnapGrip Pro transforms it into a photography powerhouse. For research, Perplexity LLM might just outshine ChatGPT. Oh, and if you want a killer backpack, the Portland Gear Cascade has you covered. Whether it’s monitors, media converters, or dash cams, MGG delivers—so geek out and grab what works for you! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1079 for Monday, March 3rd, 2025 March 3rd: National If Pets Had Thumbs Day Police Code 10-79 – Notify Coroner / Bomb threat MGG Monthly Giveaway – Unite 6 from BZG Apps! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Sort iPhone battery usage by time and scroll down to find hidden consumers 00:05:38 Scott-QT-Give ChatGPT a list of your apps to help better craft solutions! sudo ls -R /Applications > ~/Desktop/Installed_Applications.txt 00:11:58 Customize ChatGPT’s Behavior 00:17:45 Google Notebook Podcast 00:19:53 Ventmore-QT-Quickly paste selected text in Terminal with Cmd-Right-Click 00:22:24 SPONSOR: ScreenCastsONLINE. Each week, ScreenCastsONLINE publishes two Apple-related videos to its ever-expanding library of over 1,400 tutorials. Visit ScreenCastsONLINE/mgg to get a lifetime 20% discount on your subscription. Cool Stuff Found 00:24:34 Dan-CSF-Rectangle Pro stores entire workspaces of apps and windows 00:25:55 Jim-CSF-BetterDisplay for Virtual Desktop and More 00:28:34 Kent-CSF-Planck SSD for iPhone 00:30:56 Pilot Pete=CSF-ShiftCam SnapGrip Pro 00:33:53 CSF-OhSnap SnapGrip Wallet 00:37:31 Dan-CSF-Aeon Timeline for creating gantt charts 00:38:55 Russ-CSF-Perplexity LLM is better than ChatGPT at research 00:43:31 DLH-CSF-Portland Gear Cascade Backpack 00:48:41 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/FACTORPODCAST with code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box. MOAR Cool Stuff Found 00:50:08 Deborah-CSF-Reeder consolidates Social Media, RSS, Reddit, and More 00:51:13 MarkK2473-CSF-BenQ PD32 4K Monitor/Display 00:58:03 MarbleWraith-CSF-Acer Predator XB323QX 32″ 5K Display 00:59:00 CSF-NextBase Piqo 2K Dash Cam 01:04:43 ourstanley-CSF-1078-MagSafe case for iPhone 16e for less than $10 01:06:07 CSF-Speck Presidio Lux MagSafe clear case with flowers 01:07:55 Mark M-CSF-SuperClick, an all-in-one media converter 01:09:38 Corky-CSF-vSeeBox to watch…anything? Formuler Z11 Pro 01:14:52 ShiftCam Lens Kits 01:19:05 MGG 1079 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Ever wished you could customize your iPhone’s lock screen with your name? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to add your name or custom text to your iPhone’s lock screen using a clever Focus mode trick. Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into a variety of Quick Tips, including running multiple Terminal commands at once and exploring the powerful SIPS command for image processing. They also discuss the new iPhone 16e, weighing its pros and cons against its pricier siblings. The episode covers troubleshooting network share issues with Synology drives, debates the merits of Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, and shares insights on parental controls using Screen Time. Don’t miss the accidental Cool Stuff Found segment featuring YT-DLP, a versatile command-line tool for downloading videos. Remember, don’t get caught without these handy tech tips and tricks! Ready to geek out and learn at least five new things? Click play now and join the Mac Geek Gab crew for episode 1078! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1078 for Monday, February 24th, 2025 February 24th: National Tortilla Chip Day Police Code 10-78 – Need assistance / Send ambulance MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software! Special Promo: Factor is running a special this month at FactorMeals.com with promo code FACTORPODCAST. Quick Tips 00:00:01 Eliot-QT-Customize Bottom of Lock Screen iOS 00:04:00 Mark-QT-You can now manually select your Preferred Home Hub 00:06:01 Pilot Pete-QT-Run more than 1 Command at a time in Terminal sips – Scriptable Image Processing System 00:12:24 pbcopy – put the output into the clipboard Setapp 00:16:40 ADD Tod-1077-QT-Dock Shortcut for accessing AppleCare Status on Mac 00:17:55 Ahkeens-QT-Clean up your iCloud Storage every year 00:20:37 Andrew-QT-Use your Beats Pill 2 as a USB Speaker for your Mac 00:23:35 Geek Challenge: Sync Alexa To–Do List with iCloud (or anything that gets to BusyCal) 00:28:11 Matt-QT-Turn off icons in iOS Mail 00:29:39 Todd-QT-Swipe right (and left) in Reminders on Mac for quick(ie) options Don’t Get Caught 00:31:43 Dan-DGC-If You Migrate – Migrate ALL Devices! 00:34:11 John-DGC-Know what your Mail dock count means 00:34:54 You CAN get logs on iOS 00:38:17 Bart-DGC-Multiple account woes Sponsor 00:39:55 SPONSOR: OWC’s new Thunderbolt 5 hub is available and is compatible with Macs, PCs, and iPads Pro Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:41:42 New iPhone 16e vs. iPhone(s) 16 and Pro 00:47:47 Gary-Do you use or recommend Advanced Data Protection? Apple pulls data protection in UK 00:54:24 Fist Shake about Apple’s AI Rollout Siri, I want my T back! 00:57:40 Carlos-Troubleshooting missing files in the Finder yt-dlp – Terminal command to download YouTube files (and Vimeo, and others) tldr – Terminal command 01:08:05 Ian-1077-More on Screen Time and Contacts management 01:09:36 Ben-1077-Comcast hack resulted in trashed email for some users 01:10:56 The Motives of Script Kiddies 01:14:06 MGG 1078 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is packed with smart strategies to optimize your Apple gear and tech setup. Want to control which iPhone Pro lenses your camera uses? Dive into Fusion Camera settings. Keep your network alive longer by putting your router on a dedicated UPS. Apple Silicon’s insane battery life keeps you going, while a quick double-tap in Apple Mail lets you switch views like a pro. Got a travel routine? Packing a universal remote and an Apple TV can make your trips way smoother. Plus, Apple finally lets you migrate purchases to a new Apple ID—because it’s about time. Security and efficiency take center stage as Dave, Pete, and Adam explore Apple’s Activation Lock Request site, a free alternative to Keyboard Maestro, and a clever fix to stop your sister’s email from vanishing into the void. Find out why AA AirTag cases might not be the battery solution you’re looking for, and don’t get caught without AppleCare—check all your covered devices in one place. Whether it’s SharePlay, Plex Pass discounts, or leveling up your keyboard shortcuts, this episode is packed with smart, surprising, and satisfying solutions. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1077 for Monday, February 17th, 2025 February 17th: Analog to Digital TV Day Police Code 10-77 – Estimated Time of Arrival, Directing Traffic at a Fire MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software! Quick Tips 00:00:01 RandyWalker-Go into Settings > Camera > Fusion Camera to control which lenses your iPhone Pro uses 00:03:09 Keeping your router and network gear on a separate UPS to keep them running longer 00:05:27 Doctor Lee-Use Accessibility to Trigger iPad Shortcuts with Keyboard 00:08:36 The benefits of Apple Silicon battery life 00:12:53 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. MOAR Quick Tips 00:14:09 Darrin-QT-Double Tap Apple Mail Categories QUICKLY solves Category -v- List View! 00:16:56 Bob-QT-1074-Put Feet on your Dock to keep it cool 00:18:11 Steve-Apple now allows purchases to be migrated to a new Apple ID About migrating Apple Account purchases between accounts 00:29:54 PorthosJon-QT-Apple’s Activation Lock Request web site 00:32:26 DJ MAC-QT-Bring an Apple TV with you when you travel Beryl AX SoundSource Don’t Get Caught 00:39:30 Andy-DGC-CSF-Elevation Labs AirTag Cases with AA Batts – Alkaline -v- Lithium 00:42:44 SPONSOR: Indochino. For all your 2025 plans, look your best in INDOCHINO. Visit Indochino.com and use code MGG to get 20% off any purchase of $499 or more. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:44:07 MACE-Why is all my sister’s mail being deleted? 00:49:05 Rob-How to see all your Apple Care device coverage Account.Apple.Com -> Support.Apple.Com 00:57:10 Matthew-Keep a small, cheap universal remote in your travel bag 00:58:27 Steve-What’s the actual resolution of a 5K Display? VP2768a-4K 27″ Display Philips Creator Series 27E2f7901 27″ 4K display LG 5K Display Viewsonic VP2788-5K 27″ display 01:04:35 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Cool Stuff Found 01:05:52 Mark M-CSF-Keyboard Cowboy – a free alternative to Keyboard Maestro/Better Touch Tool 01:06:46 P2-CSF-Plex Pass Discounts Now 01:10:30 Chris-CSF-Outsmarted, a remote and interactive board game JackBox Games 01:14:37 Using SharePlay…Gotta Try it! 01:16:42 RandyWalker-DeskPad for sharing a smaller screen 01:20:03 MGG 1077 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Are you tired of fumbling with your iPhone to undo actions? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip that will revolutionize your mobile experience! This episode of Mac Geek Gab is packed with time-saving hacks and tech insights. Learn how to undo on your iPhone without shaking, customize your Finder tabs, and supercharge your Apple Notes with ProNotes. The hosts dive into the world of AI-generated music and explore the potential of ChatGPT’s Canvas feature for collaborative work. Don’t get caught off guard by scam texts or emails! Dave, Adam, and Pete share valuable advice on staying safe online and discusses the latest developments in social media apps. Plus, get the scoop on innovative gadgets like motion-sensing garage lights and puzzle games that will challenge your problem-solving skills. Ready to elevate your tech game and stay ahead of the curve? Don’t get caught missing out on these essential tips and tricks. Click to listen now and join the Mac Geek Gab community! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1076 for Monday, February 10th, 2025 February 10th: National Clean Out Your Computer Day Police Code 10-76 – En route to location MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Ventmore-QT-Use three-finger swipe (or tap) to undo on iPhone (and iPad) 00:02:17 Steve-QT-Say “Cancel” to shut Siri up! 00:04:37 Steve Hammond-QT-Use Option to set default app to open a file 00:06:12 Rod L-QT-Tailscale says to install the standalone version on macOS 00:08:50 PorthosJon-QT-Use pbcopy to send stuff directly from Terminal to Clipboard cat /etc/hosts | pbcopy 00:10:44 Alex-QT-Deselect Category view in iOS Mail 00:15:13 Ed-QT-1075-Select the tab with the same Shift+Command+\ again! 00:16:19 Porthos Jon-QT-1075-More Finder Window Management Tips Don’t Get Caught 00:20:41 Niceville Steve-DGC-Beware Texts that appear to be Apple wanting to change your password 00:25:09 Lucas-DGC-Don’t Accidentally Invite People to an Event! Show Business 00:26:35 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment 00:29:58 MGG Reviews 1/22/2025 00:30:32 MGG Reviews 12/20/24 00:30:59 MGG Reviews 12/25/2024 00:32:15 MGG Reviews 2025-01-02 Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:33:43 Uncle Jamie-Which 2.5Gb Switches should I get? UniFi Flex Mini 2.5G GoodTop 16-port Web Managed 2.5G Switch XikeStor 8-Port 2.5G Switch 00:39:30 TP-Link’s China Connection 00:43:10 Larry-How do I control what audio plays when my phone connects to my car? Cool Stuff Found 00:48:44 Adam-CSF-Suno AI Song Generator Fletcher Makes – “Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie” voting machine (2024) 00:51:55 ChatGPT Canvas 00:57:42 Paul Conaway-CSF-HiDock to control exactly where the Dock appears 00:58:51 RandyWalker-CSF-Tapestry From iconfactory pulls all your socials into one timeline Friendly for Twitter 01:03:32 Mark M-CSF-ProNotes, adding formatting, AI, Templates, and Markdown to Apple Notes 01:05:38 CSF-Apple Invites now available for iCloud+ users 01:07:39 CSF-Motion Sensing LED Garage Light 01:10:51 Steve-CSF-StopTheMadness to keep those Safari Form Fills from driving you mad 01:11:50 Adam-CSF- Box Two by Neil Patrick Harris Box One by Neil Patrick Harris Myst The Room,  The Room Two, and The Room: Old Sins Blackbox Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 01:17:22 MGG 1076 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup from Bombich Software! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Are you tired of your smart home devices failing when your internet goes down? Don’t get caught unprepared! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into the world of home automation and network stability. They discuss strategies for keeping your smart home running smoothly, even when your internet connection fails. From setting up local control with Home Assistant to configuring DNS settings, you’ll learn valuable tips to maintain your smart home’s functionality. The episode also covers a range of other tech topics. Learn about updating AirPods firmware, managing battery life on MacBooks, and the ins and outs of AirTags. Plus, discover a Cool Stuff Found with the Remote app for controlling your Mac from your iPhone, and get a Quick Tip on using keyboard shortcuts in Finder tabs. Don’t Get Caught without these essential tech insights and more. Tune in to Mac Geek Gab episode 1075 and arm yourself with the knowledge to keep your smart home running smoothly, no matter what challenges arise. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1075 for Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 February 4th: National Stuffed Mushroom Day (also Facebook’s Birthday and National Hemp Day… coincidence? You decide!) Police Code 10-75 – Severe weather statement MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of CCC Backup! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Bern-QT-Save Micro-Seconds on your iOS LogIn 00:03:01 Brian-QT-Display Finder Tabs with SHIFT + ⌘ + \  then type a letter for a bonus tip! 00:06:45 Craig-QT-Apple’s Official Instructions to Update AirPods Firmware 00:09:00 Bern-QT-Conversation Awareness Airpods Pro – Cool Use Case! 00:15:00 Alex-QT-Export Notes to RTFd by dragging in the exactly right way 00:18:00 Allison-1074-M3 MacBook Pro’s always-plugged-in battery ranges between 80%-76% Sponsors and Podcasts 00:19:22 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG50OFF with code MGG50OFF to get 50% off your first box. 00:20:55 PODCAST: Unmute Presents connects blind and sight-impaired individuals through engaging podcasts and live discussions. Together, they share knowledge, answer questions, and build a stronger community. Don’t Get Caught 00:22:05 Muneesh-DGC-AirPods Pro in the Shower – NOT recommended! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:28:27 Joe-Q-independent Cellular Watch Plans Available? US-Mobile Standalone Plan for Apple Watch 00:31:15 Using Parental Controls on your Child’s iPhone 00:38:28 David-Car issues with AirTag followers and wireless CarPlay CarLinKit 5.0 Adapter 00:43:32 Mace-Q-Need to Reset an Airtag With a Dead Battery? Replacement AirTAG CR2032 Batteries Purdy Neat Things Crew Bag 00:55:19 Wilco-Q-IoT stability when Internet Connection is down HomeAssistant Cool Stuff Found 01:07:26 CSF-Vietnam: The War That Changed America Series on Apple TV+ Mythic Quest Season 4 is out…and Side Quest is coming in March 01:10:21 CSFR-Remote for Mac’s peer-to-peer mode works as requested! More Questions! 01:12:35 How do I print when on a connection-limited Wi-Fi network? 01:15:22 Is AirPrint Peer-to-Peer? 01:18:31 MGG 1075 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win a copy of Carbon Copy Cloner! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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

Are you tired of struggling with password management and battery life on your Mac? This week’s Mac Geek Gab has you covered! Discover how to streamline your password management experience by using the escape key to dismiss Apple’s autofill dialog and access your preferred password manager. Learn about the debate between Apple’s built-in password management and third-party options like 1Password. The hosts also dive into battery management techniques, discussing the pros and cons of apps like Al Dente versus Apple’s native battery health features. But that’s not all! Get Quick Tips on using the terminal command “last reboot” to view your Mac’s shutdown history, and learn how to remove unwanted fonts using Font Book. In Cool Stuff Found, explore new AirTag accessories for pet tracking and check out the Insta360 Link webcam for improved video quality. Don’t get caught without these valuable insights – tune in to Mac Geek Gab for all this and more! Ready to supercharge your Mac knowledge? Listen now and discover at least five new things in this episode of Mac Geek Gab! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1074 for Monday, January 27th, 2025 January 27th: Bubblewrap Appreciation Day Police Code 10-74 – How do you copy / Smoke report / “Mental Person” You Decide! NF-Listener MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG Hat from our new merch store! Quick Tips 00:00:01 JMM-QT-Long Press Files App Icon to Pull Up Scan Menu Option 00:04:14 Kirschen-QT-Type `last reboot` and it’ll show you all recent shutdowns and reboots 00:05:40 Adam-QT-If you’re using Apple Passwords and 1Password, ‘escape’ is your friend 00:10:02 Keep a photo of your license and passport on your phone 00:12:43 StephenA-QT-Fool Websites that ‘block’ Pasting data such as Passwords 00:16:36 Gary-QT-Wow Apple Watch Camera App 00:18:55 JEhndal-QT-Use a cable for software updates on iOS/iPadOS devices if space is a problem Use encrypted backups to backup your iPhone’s health data 00:22:11 Scott-QT-Create a Silence Unknown Callers shortcut 00:23:27 Ferrers (and everyone in the chat)-QT-Shift-and-scroll to change your mouse to sideways 00:26:30 Mental Triggers for The Virtual Rolodex Sponsor 00:31:48 SPONSOR: OWC’s new Thunderbolt 5 hub is available and is compatible with Macs, PCs, and iPads Pro. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:33:17 Andrew-What’s the best way to manage my MacBook’s battery? AlDente for Mac 00:44:21 Valentine-Best Thunderbolt Dock Rec? OWC ClingOn USB-C Securing Device 00:52:49 Phil-Which Ad Blocker to replace Vinegar? uBlock Origin 1Blocker Ghostery 01:01:23 David-How do I remove fonts from my Mac? 01:06:37 Font Tips: Use the My Fonts tab to see which ones you installed, and create your own Font Collections Cool Stuff Found 01:08:40 CSF-Sonos now supports Lossless Apple Music Quality 01:11:54 MySpoonIsTooBig-CSF Elevation Lab AirTag Dog Collar Mount 01:14:14 Shannon-CSF-Insta360 Link Webcam 01:17:17 MGG 1074 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG Hat from our new merch store! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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

Are you struggling to manage your digital photo collection? Don’t get caught with disorganized memories! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into the world of photo organization and archiving. They discuss strategies for managing large photo libraries, including creating separate libraries for different life stages and using external storage solutions. You’ll learn about the pros and cons of various backup methods and how to balance cloud storage with local options. The episode also covers a range of Quick Tips, including adjusting screen brightness in smaller increments and scanning text directly into Apple Notes. Plus, discover Cool Stuff Found like the INET network scanner for identifying devices on your home network. The geeks share their experiences with hotel Wi-Fi woes and offer advice on troubleshooting connectivity issues while traveling. Ready to take control of your digital memories and boost your tech savvy? Listen to this episode of Mac Geek Gab for expert insights and practical tips to enhance your Mac experience. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1073 for Monday, January 20th, 2025 January 20th: National Camcorder Day Police Code 10-73 – How do you copy / Smoke report / “Mental Person” You Decide! NF-Listener MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG Hat from our new merch store! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Chris-QT-Shift+Option allows for granular brightness and volume adjustments Shift+Volume silences the tick sounds Option+Volume (or Brightness) launches the Settings pane for that 00:05:26 Tony-QT-Delete and ReImport Keyboard Shortcuts by making local pList file. 00:07:14 Alex-QT-Scan Text into Notes Directly! Compressification of the workflow 00:09:36 Searching in Photos will find based upon text in photos 00:10:01 QT-Swipe left towards center of Dynamic Island on iPhone to get the original menu bar back BitterPillBand.com 00:13:31 John-QT-Silence Unknown Callers is a setting 00:14:31 Gary-QT-Scroll down then swipe up iPadOS Screenshot Don’t Get Caught 00:19:45 Harvey-DGC-Apps hidden with FaceID don’t work in CarPlay Sponsors 00:24:33 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. 00:25:49 SPONSOR: Indochino. For all your 2025 plans, look your best in INDOCHINO. Visit Indochino.com and use code MGG to get 20% off any purchase of $499 or more. 00:27:12 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Show Business 00:28:46 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:31:15 Allison-Why do some Mail messages on my iPhone swipe right to delete, others archive? 00:35:38 How do you archive your email each year? MailSteward Spark Mail on iPhone Stream Deck for managing email shortcuts 00:48:19 SaneBox is key to managing email 00:50:45 Jedd-Q-Why don’t notes sync ALL the time? 00:55:06 Ken-What’s the best way to incorporate newly-scanned photos into my existing library? iDrive Carbonite CCC Backup PowerPhotos 01:03:59 Jeff-How can I record MS Teams calls? Piezo (or Audio Hijack) Cool Stuff Found 01:08:29 Todd-CSF-iNet Network Scanner to show you what’s on your local network 01:09:32 WiFi Explorer helped diagnose the problems with hotel Wi-Fi 01:17:02 MGG 1073 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG Hat from our new merch store! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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

Don’t get caught wasting hours on lackluster tech! In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, Dave and Pete bring you the cream of the crop from CES 2025. They dive into the most exciting and innovative products they’ve discovered, saving you the hassle of navigating the overwhelming show floor. From a game-changing 5K Thunderbolt display at an unbeatable price to smart swim goggles with heads-up displays, they’ve got you covered. But that’s not all! The hosts also explore cutting-edge AR glasses, Wi-Fi 7 travel routers, and a robot vacuum that can pick up and sort your clutter. They even discuss some impressive audio gear, including open-ear headphones with active noise canceling and compact speakers that pack a surprising punch. Ready to discover the coolest tech of 2025? Don’t get caught out of the loop – tune in to this episode of Mac Geek Gab for all the details and insider insights from CES! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1072 for Monday, January 13th, 2025 January 13th: National Sticker Day Police Code 10-72 – Report progress of fire / Gun involved / D.O.A. MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG T-Shirt from our new merch store! MGG CES 2025 Sponsors CCC Backup from Bombich The Omni Group Private Internet Access Roborock eero Cool Stuff Found from CES 00:02:03 Viewsonic 27” 5K Thunderbolt Display $799 00:04:43 Form 2 Swim Goggles $279 00:07:07 Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses $549 00:10:12 TP-Link’s WiFi worked TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router (TL-WR3602BE) 00:14:59 Captify.Glass – Eyeglasses that transcribe in real time – March 2025 00:17:32 CES Coverage Sponsor: Roborock Saros Z70 with the retractable arm 00:21:12 Nova AI Companion 00:25:41 CES Coverage Sponsor: The Omni Group 00:27:11 Brisk It Zelos-450 Smart Smoker Grill 00:30:46 Intake Breathing Strips 00:33:50 For Me Buds 00:37:36 CES Coverage Sponsor: CCC Backup from Bombich 00:39:09 Komutr Headphones – ANC – MagSafe – 00:40:54 Lytmi Cozyfit 2 Pro ANC Open Ear Headphones 00:44:28 SoundCore AeroFit 2 over-ear  B/T Earbuds – nice sound. 00:47:11 CES Coverage Sponsor: Private Internet Access 00:49:20 Circling the Wi-Fi Drain at CES 2025 00:50:40 Battery Tender – Battery Keeper / Jump Starter -1000Amps / Jump-Inflate 00:53:51 Anker Power Bank 25K, 165W – $99 00:55:20 CES Coverage Sponsor: eero 00:58:55 Creative Sound – Pebble Nova $279.99 for the pair 01:01:42 MGG 1072 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG T-Shirt from our new merch store! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Dive into the latest Mac Geek Gab where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton kick off 2025 with a bang. From pre-CES discoveries like the 1MORE S70 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds to clever Quick Tips, you’ll find tools to supercharge your Apple experience. Learn how to search sites with a quick JavaScript snippet, move your Photos library to an external drive, and add Apple items like weather to your menu bar. Whether it’s taming Safari’s new “Hide Distracting Items” feature or syncing iCloud Photos in iOS 18, the crew has you covered with answers to your pressing tech questions. Don’t get caught unprepared for the unexpected! Struggling with Wi-Fi interference, managing multiple Apple Homes, or dimming Safari’s display? They tackle it all, even diving into quirky fixes like disabling external monitor signals with BetterDisplay Pro. Plus, Cool Stuff Found features gems like Obsidian for Markdown and Elevation Lab’s 10-Year AirTag Battery Case. Packed with wisdom, laughs, and actionable tips, this episode is your ticket to staying geeky and in control. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1071 for Monday, January 6th, 2025 January 6th: National Take a Poet to Lunch Day Police Code 10-71 – Advise nature of fire / Shooting MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG T-Shirt from our new merch store! MGG CES 2025 Sponsors CCC Backup from Bombich The Omni Group Private Internet Access Roborock eero Pre-CES Audio-related Cool Stuff Found 00:05:08 Barry-CSF-Three Shower Speakers: Infinity X1, Shower Power Pro, and JBL Clip 00:8:03 CSF-1MORE S70 Open Ear Wireless Earbuds 00:10:59 CSF-Soundcore Sleep A10 Sleep Earbuds Quick Tips 00:00:01 David-QT-iOS 18.3 adds control for iCloud mail rules 00:13:16 Alex-QT-iOS 18 returns Volume Bar to Lock Screen playback widget 00:15:51 Phil-QT-Site Search JavaScript javascript:Qr=prompt(‘Search%20Site%20for’,”);if(Qr)location.href=’https://www.google.com/search?&q=site:’+encodeURIComponent(window.location.hostname)+’+’+escape(Qr) 00:18:55 Andrew-QT-Add Apple items, like weather, to your menu bar. 00:20:21 James-QT-1068-Remember you CAN move your Photos library to an external drive Sponsors 00:24:37 CES 2025 COVERAGE SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. Don’t Get Caught 00:26:44 David-DGC-Mail stored On My iPhone disappeared! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:30:00 Emily-how do I see if my photos are all synced to iCloud in iOS 18? 00:36:21 Chris-iMac M1 with wifi issues Orbi 770 Mesh USB 3 and Wi-Fi Interference 00:43:59 Craig-Trouble with Youtube on Safari since updating to Sequoia. 00:48:34 JP-Managing Two Apple Homes Simultaneously Tailscale on Apple TV 00:53:59 Drewski-How can I disable the signal to an external monitor from my Mac in software? BetterDisplay Pro 00:58:50 David-Help me dim Safari! 01:03:00 Safari’s new Hide Distracting Items feature Cool Stuff Found 01:05:30 Kiaran Lomas-CSF-Obsidian for Markdown 01:08:26 Bern-CSF-Cotypist (and Keep It Shot) 01:10:02 Seth-CSF-Elevation Lab 10-Year AirTag Battery Case 01:13:31 Joe-CSF-Use Google’s NotebookLM for specific knowledge sets 01:16:02 James-Playing Plex Atmos content on Apple TV…with Infuse! 01:20:20 MGG 1071 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Win an MGG T-Shirt from our new merch store! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Are you tired of fumbling with your Mac’s settings every time you need to move it? Discover how to keep your device powered on while relocating it in this episode of Mac Geek Gab! Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the world of portable power solutions for Mac desktops. From battery packs to inverters, they explore various options to keep your iMac or Mac mini running during short moves. The hosts also share their experiences with different setups, including daisy-chaining batteries for extended power backup. But that’s not all! This episode is packed with Quick Tips, including using ChatGPT with screenshots, rotating images in Preview, and discovering hidden features in the iPhone’s Calculator app. The team also discusses AirPods Pro as concert earplugs and troubleshoots trackpad issues. Don’t miss the hosts’ insights on Wi-Fi network naming conventions. Ready to become a Mac power user and never get caught off guard? Tune in to this episode of Mac Geek Gab for all these tips and more! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1070 for Monday, December 30th, 2024 December 30th: National Bacon Day Police Code 10-70 – Improperly Parked Vehicle MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 MGG CES 2025 Sponsors CCC Backup from Bombich The Omni Group Private Internet Access Roborock eero Quick Tips 00:00:01 ChatGPT accepts (and successfully-parses) screenshots, you know. 00:03:54 Hold Option Key to Reverse Photo Rotation Direction 00:05:50 Shortcut to re-open recently closed tabs 00:07:42 Jeff-QT-Put the Calculator into Conversion Mode with one quick tap 00:13:18 What’s Your WiFi network named…and why? 00:16:47 QT Keyboard -v- Mouse Click to Undo Spelling Auto-Correct MacOS 00:20:56 Andy-QT-Sometimes powering off isn’t powering off and you need to create a resistance issue 00:23:46 Andrew-QT2fer-Getting Apple Podcasts App NOT to crash. Managing System Integrity Protection 00:36:36 Bob-QT-1068-Thinning out fat binaries with CleanMyMac They’re still fat binaries to me 00:39:46 Using Active earplugs in AirPods Pro 2 Catalyst AirPods Case Sponsors 00:53:47 CES 2025 COVERAGE SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. Show Business 00:55:52 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:57:13 derjazzmeister-Password Syncing Across OS’s (missing?) 01:01:02 Avraham-Battery Option for a Mini / iMac? CyberPower 450VA Battery UPS Bluetti Power Backpack Anker SOLIX C300 Paopaoyu Powertable Laptop Power Bank with AC Outlet 01:12:41 Jedd-My Mac thinks my Magic Trackpad is a mouse 01:16:40 MGG 1070 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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

Are you tired of struggling with your Mac’s settings and apps? Discover how to streamline your tech life with Mac Geek Gab’s latest episode! This week, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into a treasure trove of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. Learn how to take screenshots of your Applications folder for easy reference, and explore the power of markdown for creating timeless, portable documents. Don’t get caught without knowing how to use your iPhone’s action button effectively or how to prevent holiday music from skewing your listening recommendations. The episode also covers the benefits of using an external DAC for improved sound quality on your Mac, and the importance of a good base layer for staying warm in cold climates. Plus, get expert advice on transferring settings and apps to a new Mac, and learn why sometimes it’s better to just listen rather than troubleshoot. Don’t get caught missing out on these valuable insights – tune in now! Ready to level up your Mac knowledge and solve those tech headaches? Click to listen to Mac Geek Gab and become a true geek guru! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1069 for Monday, December 23rd, 2024 December 23rd: National Christmas Movie Marathon Day (and Festivus) Police Code 10-69 – Clear to Copy Transmission? MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 00:03:00 MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 Markdown MacSparky Field Guide for Markdown Zamzar 00:09:16 MGG CES 2025 Sponsors CCC Backup from Bombich The Omni Group Private Internet Access Roborock eero 00:12:00 Next MGG Hangout on January 19th, 4pm EST The Randos We Know Quick Tips 00:00:01 Andrew-QT-Print a list of your Mac’s apps for future installation needs 00:13:42 Tony-QT-Turn Off Apple Music Listening History For the Holidays! 00:18:31 Andrew-QT-Enable Column View in iPad Files App 00:19:35 Andy-QT-When in doubt, try Safe Mode Don’t Get Caught 00:23:53 Dave-I deleted files…and recovered some with Disk Drill (also Available on SetApp) ChronoSync CCC Backup Arq Minio on Synology Marius Sponsors 00:31:30 SPONSOR: OWC’s new Thunderbolt 5 hub is available and is compatible with Macs, PCs, and iPads Pro 00:32:56 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. 1password.com/mgg Cool Stuff Found 00:34:17 Sharon-CSF-iPhone Action Button Halide Shortcut Set Lockscreen for Focus Modes Halide Camera Button Integration Speck Presidio2 Grip MagSafe Case 00:43:50 Jeff-CSF-1058–Shortery to trigger Shortcuts on the Mac 00:46:07 Andrew-CSF-Cheatsheet app to keep stickies on Apple Watch 00:48:39 CSF-TenOne Design WiFi Porter 00:53:09 Don’t Get Caught Connecting to rogue Wi-Fi 00:56:01 CSF-iQR App to create QR Codes 00:57:07 DLH-CSF-Audioengine D1 or really any other quality external DAC 01:01:08 CSF-Smartwool Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:03:03 Allister-iOS 18.2 Update Wallpaper Issues 01:06:05 Mike-Alternative Migration Paths for a new Mac? Mackup Starship Titanic 01:12:49 MGG 1069 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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

Struggling to find what you need on a website? Discover a game-changing search trick that will save you time and frustration. This episode of Mac Geek Gab is packed with Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and a whole lot of tech wisdom to keep you ahead of the curve. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use Google to search specific sites more effectively, ensuring you never miss the information you need. The hosts also dive into the quirks of Apple’s update lists and share a nifty Quick Tip to refresh your app updates on iOS and macOS. Plus, get insights into managing your Apple devices, from resetting HomePods to optimizing your Mac’s storage. But that’s not all! Adam, Pete, and Dave explore the world of smart lighting with Yeelight Cubes, discusses the benefits of channels DVR for cord-cutters, and even touches on the art of creating booklets. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone. Ready to level up your tech game? Tune in now and remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tips and tricks from Mac Geek Gab! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1068 for Monday, December 16th, 2024 December 16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day Police Code 10-68 – Dispatch Message MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 MGG CES 2025 Sponsors CCC Backup from Bombich The Omni Group Private Internet Access MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 Quick Tips 00:00:01 Fred-Searching a specific site for content 00:03:57 John-QT-Always refresh the App Store update lists Apple iWork Updates this week 00:08:30 Tony-QT-Keyboard Shortcut for Shortcuts on the Mac 00:10:29 Bill-QT-A new way of putting screenshots on Clipboard 00:12:46 OurStanley-1067-Update full iPads with your Mac 00:13:20 Andrew-1067-HomePods can be plugged in and restored, too 00:14:29 Sonos and software 00:18:46 feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:20:05 Todd-QT-Paste links onto text in iOS and macOS 00:22:12 Todd-QT-Create a RAM Disk on your Mac…today! RAMDisk 00:25:21 Todd-QT-Pause a workout on your Apple Watch with crown+side button Sponsors 00:26:21 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 83% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. Show Business 00:28:27 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Cool Stuff Found 00:31:01 Gary CSF-Rokform Rugged iPhone Case 00:34:02 Pascal-CSF-1067–Grand Perspective instead of Space Lens OmniDiskSweeper OmniWeb 00:37:38 The Sermonator-1067–Create Booklet 2 really does work! 00:39:34 Create Booklets with Preview (thanks, Allison!) 00:40:33 DLH-CSF-YEELIGHT Cubes behind me 00:43:23 DLH-CSF-ViewSonic VG1656N 16” Portable wireless display Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:45:42 Tigg-GarageBand says “Disk is too slow. (Write)” – How do I fix this? 00:51:32 Bill-How can I set the default workout type on my Apple Watch? 00:54:35 Chris-Intel iMac Booting from External Issue 00:58:07 Timothy-macOS 14 Sonoma vs macOS 15 Sequoia PreSonus Quantum 2626 01:02:25 Paul-How do I keep iCloud storage data on an External Drive Moving your macOS home folder to an external drive Install macOS on an external storage device and use it as a startup disk Hazel from Noodlesoft 01:08:03 Ron-What TiVo replacement exists now that CableCards are going away? ChannelsDVR Chrome Capture for Channels HDHomeRun 01:15:28 MGG 1068 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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

Discover how a simple setting on your iPhone could be quietly draining your battery. This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip on managing your personal hotspot settings to save power. Learn how to optimize your device and keep it running longer. Join the Adam, Pete, Dave, and the Mac Geek Gab crew as they explore a variety of tech tips and tricks designed to make your life easier. From managing your iPhone’s battery life to using Siri more effectively on your Mac, this episode is packed with insights that will help you learn at least five new things. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone. Dive into a lively discussion about the quirks of email syncing across devices and the challenges of finding the right app for printing booklets. Plus, enjoy a nostalgic chat about old iPods and the surprising ways they’re still useful today. And don’t miss the Cool Stuff Found segment, where you’ll discover apps and tools that can enhance your tech experience. Ready to learn something new and avoid tech pitfalls? Tune in to Mac Geek Gab and make sure you “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech tips and tricks. Click to listen now! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1067 for Monday, December 9th, 2024 Police Code 10-67 – Person calling for help / Notify The ME / Check Officer’s Well-being Windows 1067: Process terminated unexpectedly 00:04:21 December 9th: National Pastry Day Is a muffin a pastry? 00:06:17 MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 And congrats to Bart Pfeffer for winning the OWC giveaway last month! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Disable “Allow Others To Join” your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot to save battery 00:06:50 Tap Cmd Button Twice to Call Up Siri 00:07:42 Troy-QT-Add Your Favorite Control Center Items to macOS Menu Bar 00:09:05 Bill-QT-Pages’ “Save As” command now gets a permanent home 00:10:42 Reinstall iOS on your iPhone from your Mac 00:14:34 Kurt-QT-See specific forecasted temperature and precipitation in iPhone Weather app Sponsors 00:16:20 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. 1password.com/mgg 00:17:41 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Don’t Get Caught 00:18:59 Allison-QT-Shared Family Passwords are only as secure as your least-secure family member 00:21:03 Kiwi Graham-DGC-CleanMyMac 5 doesn’t (yet?) have Space Lens DaisyDisk 00:24:49 Andrew-DGC-Recreating Web Apps after Nuke & Pave Dr. Calculator BZGApps Unite & Coherence 00:28:47 Gary-FBI Warns to stop using SMS and RCS WhatsApp Signal Telegram So what do you use for cross-platform messaging? 00:33:35 Doug-DGC-Group Chat Names (even SMS) are shared with the group Cool Stuff Found 00:35:30 RandyWalker-CSF-Festivitas brings Christmas Lights to your Mac 00:36:36 PorthosJon-CSF-Arc Pulse iPhone not-case 00:39:49 Eliot-CSF-Launcher lets you launch apps from your iPhone’s lock screen 00:41:18 Bruce-CSF-MIST (macOS Installer Super Tool)…and a CLI companion, too! 00:42:36 Bob-CSF-Expenses Spending Tracker (also in Setapp) Also Headway 00:45:25 n-rnDoug-CSF-PDF Expert lifetime discount via StackSocial, plus HOLIDAY20 coupon 00:46:46 Bruce-CSF-iCloud Passwords Firefox Extension Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:51:50 Randy Walker-How do I sync Mail accounts across devices? 00:54:40 Kirschen-macOS Mail’s VIP mailbox shows erroneous unread messages 01:01:45 Scott-Searching for Mail yields different results on my Mac vs. iPhone Mint Mobile (MVNO on T-Mobile) Visible by Verizon Xfinity Mobile 01:11:06 Father John-Using ChatGPT to solve (some) tech questions CreateBooklet 2 01:18:00 MGG 1067 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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

Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Mac! Ever struggled with selecting text in columns? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip that lets you select rectangular blocks of text across multiple lines using the Option key. This trick works in BBEdit, TextEdit, Pages, Preview, and even Microsoft Word. It’s been around for decades, but many are still in the dark! In this episode, Pete, Adam, and Dave dive into the world of iPhone and Mac tips and tricks, ensuring you learn at least five new things every time you tune in. From using ChatGPT with Siri to sharing passwords seamlessly with family, we’ve got you covered. Plus, learn how to disable those pesky .DS_Store files on network drives to keep your syncing smooth. But that’s not all! We explore Cool Stuff Found like the Ringo water bottle with a MagSafe holder and discuss the latest updates in Logic Pro 11.1. Whether you’re managing your Mac’s kernel extensions or finding the best PDF editor, we’ve got insights to make your tech life easier. Ready to level up your Mac game? Tune in now and remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without these essential tips! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1066 for Monday, December 2nd, 2024 December 2nd: World Computer Literacy Day (also National Skip School Day & National Bartender Appreciation Day, so…hey, Ferb! I know what we’re doing!) Police Code 10-66 – Notify The ME / Check Officer’s Well-being MGG Monthly Giveaway Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Uncle Jamie-Select text 00:04:24 PCUnix-QT-Tell Siri to use ChatGPT 00:05:47 QT-PorthosJon-Disable .DS_Store on Network drives OnyX defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores -bool TRUE 00:08:46 PorthosJon-QT-Trick to remote control an iPhone Share your screen in FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad 00:11:50 Steve Hammond-QT-Mac App Store can install large apps on external drives 00:13:48 Richard-QT-Use Space bar in Freeform to pan around the canvas Pages and Numbers on the web Google Drive Microsoft Office LibreOffice Synology Office DS423+ 00:19:07 QT-PorthosJon-New Password app – sharing passwords iPhone and Mac Password Sharing 1Password Family Bitwarden (self-hosted) Sponsors 00:24:34 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:26:02 Larry-Which PDF Software do you use these days? Nitro PDF (formerly PDFPen, and now it’s in Setapp!) PDF Expert 00:34:40 LockTutor-Frequent kernel panics Join our MGG Discord System and kernel extensions in macOS Use OnyX to rebuild the KEXT Cache (kernel extension cache) 00:41:24 Eric-1062-Do I need to worry about using Migration Assistant when moving from Intel to Apple Silicon? 00:47:49 The grocery store made Adam’s Mom change her iCloud Password Reset with Apple Support app on a borrowed device Apple Account Password Reset 00:53:00 Dave’s Dad’s Google Mail Stopped Authenticating 01:01:11 Screen sharing with family members Cool Stuff Found 01:03:31 PorthosJon-CSF-Ringo Water Bottle with MagSafe 01:06:30 CSF-Logic Pro 11.1 lets you reorder mixer channels and adds Quantec reverb 01:08:56 Bruce-CSF-1064–Open Core Legacy Patcher really does work! 01:12:56 Tony-CSF-1063–BetterSnap Tool to manage your windows 01:14:25 MGG 1066 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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

Ever wondered how to make your Mac work smarter, not harder? This episode is packed with tips and tricks to enhance your Apple experience. Dive into the world of Mac tips with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they explore listener Andrew’s Quick Tip on formatting text in Apple Messages. Discover how simple keyboard shortcuts can transform your messaging game, making it easier to bold, italicize, and underline text. The hosts also tackle a variety of listener questions, from troubleshooting message threads on your MacBook Pro to extending AppleCare coverage. Plus, they discuss the pros and cons of using a Mac Mini as a server versus a Synology NAS, offering insights into optimizing your tech setup. Don’t miss out on the latest Cool Stuff Found, including a retro games coding advent calendar and a nifty action button shortcut for your iPhone. These finds are sure to spark your curiosity and enhance your tech toolkit. Ready to learn five new things and ensure you Don’t Get Caught without the latest Mac knowledge? Click play and join the Mac Geek Gab community for an episode filled with insights and fun! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1065 for Monday, November 25th, 2024 November 25th: Shopping Reminder Day Police Code 10-65 – Armed Robbery In Progress / Net message assignment The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC Express 1M2 for November, 2024 Quick Tips 00:00:01 AndrewWoodward-QT-Bold and Italicize text in iOS 18 and macOS 15 00:04:28 Tony-QT-Rejuvenate your Magic Mouse with all that hot air 00:06:45 Doctor Lee-QT-”AirPod Nod” and Siri reads 2FA Codes 00:08:37 Hearing Assistance with AirPods Pro gen2 00:11:31 Hearing Protection with AirPods Pro gen2 00:14:31 Todd-QT-Command-Shift-E to Export a Photo in Photos 00:16:17 Dan-QT-Change Accent Color and Using Notes for ToDo List Settings – Appearance – Accent Colors 00:19:14 Tony-QT-Use the new Context Key on Apple Keyboards System Preferences → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts → Keyboard → Show contextual menu 00:22:40 John-QT-Enable Full Disk Access for Disk Utility to make Disk Images 00:26:25 NibsUK-QT-Set all day reminders for untimed to-dos Sponsors 00:28:46 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. 1password.com/mgg 00:30:03 SPONSOR: OWC – This Black Friday, OWC brings Mac users unbeatable savings of up to 85%.. Discover the deals at macsales.com 00:31:24 SPONSOR: Incogni – Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACGEEK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/macgeek Show Business 00:33:00 MGG International Reviews 2024-10-31 00:35:29 Advertising and Your Privacy 00:40:37 Pete signed up for Incogni 00:42:25 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:44:40 Gary-How do I extend AppleCare+ as Month-to-Month Review Your AppleCare+ Subscriptions 00:52:23 Joe-Mac mini vs. Synology DiskStation? OWC Mercury Elite Pro Quad OWC Thunderbay 4 Mini ownCloud 01:02:33 Mike-One Messages thread is read-only on my Mac Cool Stuff Found 01:08:33 RandyWalker-CSF-Redact Privacy mass deletes your digital footprints 01:09:25 SccrHallways-CSF-Retro Games Coding Advent Calendar 01:11:30 PorthosJon-CSF-Baseus Nomos 8-in-1 Charging Station with MagSafe & AC Outlets 01:13:04 James-CSF-Action Button Shortcut with follow-on inputs 01:15:34 Grumpy (Mike)-1065-The BerylAX supports TailScale with an exit node 01:20:21 MGG 1065 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC’s Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! 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

Tired of fumbling with your tech? Discover gadgets and tips that make life easier and more fun. In this episode, dive into the world of Cool Stuff Found with the Mac Geek Gab team. From the versatile PopSocket battery pack to rechargeable LED flashlight gloves, we’ve got the gadgets that will make your tech life smoother. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or a handy tool for yourself, this episode is packed with innovative finds. Adam, Pete, and Dave also tackle your questions, offering solutions for common tech issues. Learn how to manage Safari notifications to avoid those pesky pop-ups and explore the benefits of upgrading to an M1 Mac. Plus, get insights into using a smart humidifier and organizing your battery collection with ease. Don’t miss out on these tech treasures and Quick Tips. Tune in to Mac Geek Gab Episode 1064 and remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest and greatest in tech! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1064 for Monday, November 18th, 2024 November 18th: Mickey Mouse’s Birthday (and also Minnie Mouse’s Birthday…hmmm) Police Code 10-64 – Crime In Progress / Subject wanted / Property Found The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC Express 1M2 for November, 2024 Cool Stuff Found Gift Guide 00:00:01 PopSockets MagSafe Power Bank 00:03:21 Rechargeable Led Flashlight Gloves Wool Hat with Headlamp 00:07:07 Craig-Amazon Holiday sale on AirTags 4pk $69.99 00:08:11 Board Games with iOS versions Settlers of Catan Ticket to Ride Dominion Steam for macOS Jackbox Games for tvOS and iPhone 00:13:10 Dreo Smart Humidifier 00:15:35 Ontel Battery Daddy – Battery Organizer Storage Case with Tester $20 00:19:06 Adventure Kit 30 Days Lost in Space 00:22:28 Sonos Ace 00:27:25 GL iNet BerylAX MT-3000 Travel Router $87 – 1Device/VPN/Hotel-Airplane WiFi Home SSID! Channels DVR 00:32:27 Skylight Frame 00:35:22 Wonderboom 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Elevation Labs TagVault AirTag Adhesive Mount Sponsors 00:40:27 SPONSOR: Incogni – Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACGEEK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/macgeek 00:41:53 Podcast: Grumpy Old Geeks. Hosts Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister Brian have over 50 years of experience as Internet industry pros. Tune in every Saturday for a heaping helping of the real deal on our technological future at GOG.show. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:43:29 Shaina-I’m getting virus pop-ups that my virus scanner can’t fix Beware The Click of Regret 00:49:03 Dan-Should I upgrade my 2019 intel iMac? 00:58:31 Roger-Can I make it so return doesn’t send Messages on my Mac? 01:04:40 PaulFranz – We’d love an update on Adam’s Vision Pro Usage Don’t Get Caught 01:12:13 Scott-DGC-Disable your iPhone’s VPN when using Messages via Satellite 01:17:28 PIA VPN kill switch keeps Messages, Mail, and Tailscale from working (sometimes) 01:21:53 Using ChatGPT with its internal Search 01:25:29 MGG 1064 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC’s Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 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

Struggling with aliased folders not updating their modified dates? We’ve got a solution for you! This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip on how to use Terminal to keep your aliased folders up-to-date. It’s a simple trick that can save you a lot of hassle. As usual, Adam, Dave, and Pete dive into a variety of topics, ensuring you learn at least five new things. From the intricacies of using QuickLook in open/save dialog boxes to managing your home screen apps with ease, there’s something for every Mac enthusiast. Plus, discover how to make the most of your Apple Watch’s new features and the hidden potential of your iPhone’s action button. Don’t miss the “Don’t Get Caught” segment, where listeners share their experiences to help you avoid common tech pitfalls. This week, learn about the quirks of Face ID and Spotlight search, and why you should be cautious with email bounce messages. Ready to level up your tech game? Click and listen to Mac Geek Gab Episode 1063 now, and remember, “Don’t Get Caught!” 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1063 for Monday, November 11th, 2024 November 11th: Veterans Days (ok, and also Metal Day… because this one goes to eleven!) Police Code 10-63 – Subject positive / Prepare to copy 00:03:48 MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024 Quick Tips 00:00:01 Tony-QT-Change the ‘Modified’ date of a Folder in Finder 00:05:12 Dangerous Aliases  00:09:30 Patrick-QT-Re-Establish AirPods as Primary Device with one touch 00:12:42 Patrick-QT-Use QuickLook in Open & Save Dialogs Default Folder X (in Setapp) 00:17:28 Henry-QT-Add duplicate App icons to your home screens 00:20:21 Hiding apps in iOS 18 00:24:42 Paul-QT-Drag Finder Folders into Open and Save Dialogs for location 00:26:34 Todd-QT-Swipe Up or Scroll Down with the Crown to open Apple Watch Smart Stack 00:30:58 Steve-QT-Select the Calendar with Click-and-hold 00:31:43 DocRock-Screenshot Instagram (or YouTube) to get a clickable link 00:33:22 iOS 18.2 (currently beta) press-and-hold on camera button for Image Intelligence 00:39:30 Control Center now has 4 screens – custom (or your favs), Currently Playing, Home, Network (Swipe to select) Our Sponsors! 00:40:50 SPONSOR: Glean’s powerful AI connects and understands all your company data across the apps you use every day, helping you find answers, generate content, and automate work. 00:42:16 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Don’t Get Caught 00:43:36 Jeff-DGC-Unlock an App for Spotlight to Index – Then re-lock it! 00:46:23 Kent-DGC-Be cautious when classifying bounce messages as spam Show Business 00:50:52 MGG Reviews 2024-Nov-7 00:53:31 The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new show! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:55:46 Bruce-Q-How to make a window full height. Magnet for macOS Moom 01:01:53 John-Which 27″ Monitor would you buy these days? LG 5K Philips Creator Series 27E2f7901 27″ 4K display ViewSonic 27” 4K Displays Monoprice 27” 4K Displays ASUS Proart 5k 27” 01:08:43 Option-Double-Click on the Edge of a window to extend THAT edge 01:12:24 MGG 1063 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC’s Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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 feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Struggling with your iPhone’s keypad? Discover a hidden trick to paste phone numbers directly into the dial pad. This Quick Tip is just the beginning of what you’ll learn in this episode! Join Dave and Adam as they dive into listener tips, questions, and the occasional tech rabbit hole. From the nuances of using ellipses on your Mac to the mysteries of disappearing free space, they cover it all. Plus, get insights into the latest Apple announcements, including the new M4 Mac Mini and iMac. In this episode’s Cool Stuff Found, explore a 3-in-1 portable charging station and a revolutionary ear-cleaning tool. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just looking for practical advice, there’s something here for everyone. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights and tech tips. Click play and make sure you Don’t Get Caught without the latest knowledge from Mac Geek Gab! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1062 for Monday, November 4th, 2024 00:02:00 November 4th: Use Your Common Sense Day 00:03:15 Police Code 10-62 = Subject possibly wanted 00:04:25 MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024 Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-You can always paste a phone number in on the iPhone…but it’s hidden 00:05:22 Todd-1060-Ellipses (sometimes) happen automatically (bonus: Option-Semicolon) 00:08:20 Lawyer Jeff-QT-Reset Launch Services to clear-up Mac App Store updates list /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain user 00:10:12 Web apps and links in macOS 15 00:17:35 Alex-QT-354-Don’t forget about Pages and Numbers Versioning 00:21:40 Jose-QT-Drag and Drop Text into Reminders or Notes on iPhone Yoink (also in Setapp) 00:27:00 Fixed vs. Rotating Private Wi-Fi Addresses in iOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, etc 00:31:00 John-QT-Set camera button to activate on double-press to avoid accidents Settings > Camera > Camera Control Halide Camera Sponsor 00:33:33 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. Show Business 00:42:37 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:35:19 Adam’s Ember Mug, Apple Login 00:45:17 Apple’s Week of Releases 00:46:49 Joe-New Mac mini M4 coming…start fresh or Migration Assistant? How about pre-migration cleanup? CleanMyMac’s Uninstaller and Space Lens ChronoSync BackBlaze Time Machine 00:55:42 Eduardo-The M4 Desktop Conundrum: iMac vs. Mac mini Luna Display 01:02:44 Terry-Where has all my free space gone? Adam Sings! tmutil listlocalsnapshots / Cool Stuff Found 01:10:58 CSF-INIU 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Travel Pad & Stand 01:15:09 CSF-Bebird EarVision Cleaning with your iPhone now with a gyroscope 01:19:08 AirPods Pro gen2 Adaptive Noise Canceling 01:21:26 Protect Your Hearing Robert Scovill on Gig Gab 01:25:23 MGG 1062 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC’s Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Are you overwhelmed by endless notifications? Discover a game-changing Quick Tip from listener Dennis that will save you time and sanity. Plus, learn how to streamline your calendar management with a simple trick that could revolutionize your daily routine. In this episode, join Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton to explore practical solutions for managing your digital life. From optimizing your CarPlay experience with clever calendar hacks to mastering file sorting in Finder, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned pro, these insights will enhance your productivity. But that’s not all! You’ll find Cool Stuff Found, like Drive DX for monitoring your SSD’s health, and get the latest scoop on WiFi 7 routers. Plus, check out a leather iPhone case that might just change your mind about going caseless. Don’t Get Caught missing out on these invaluable tips and tricks. Click play and transform your tech experience with Mac Geek Gab! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1061 for Monday, October 28th, 2024 October 28th: International Animation Day Police Code 10-61 = Personnel in vicinity / Not wanted MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024 Quick Tips 00:00:01 Dennis-QT-Press-and-hold OK to accept all calendar notifications 00:03:23 Doug-QT-Add events to the calendar so they’re usable with CarPlay 00:06:53 Jim-QT-Re-sorting items in the Finder How to add a column to a Finder window Sponsors 00:15:24 SPONSOR: OWC Express 1M2 – The fastest single portable drive — up to 3,151 MB/s — purposefully built to maximize the performance capabilities of today’s and tomorrow’s USB4-equipped Mac models. 00:17:12 Podcast: Grumpy Old Geeks. Hosts Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister Brian have over 50 years of experience as Internet industry pros. Tune in every Saturday for a heaping helping of the real deal on our technological future at GOG.show. Followups on Notes and Focus 00:18:42 Supersuckers’ Creepy Jackalope Eye Video 00:19:15 Steve-1060-Cable type matters when connecting a new iPhone to an old Mac Use OWC’s USB-C Cables Quality inexpensive cables from Monoprice Anker USB-C cables 00:30:24 iOS 18.2 Beta allows ChatGPT integration and will allow you to login to a paid account if you use one. Cheap…and worth it! 00:32:35 Seth-1060-You can shut off the display with a Focus Filter 00:33:20 James-CSF-1060–Notebooks stores your notes as flat files Ulysses Marked 00:40:53 n-Scott-1060-Backup the Notes data folder to backup all Notes SyncTime [home]/Library/Group Containers/group.com.apple.notes Show Business 00:44:26 MGG Reviews 24-Oct-2024 Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:46:43 Sara-How best to automate renaming attachments? Hazel ChatGPT: write an Applescript to take the first attachment of the selected message in Apple Mail and save it with the filename being the current date and the subject line of the email 00:54:54 Ian-macOS Upgrade Keeps Failing…what to do next? 01:00:28 Michael-Which Wi-Fi 7 Router to buy today? eero Max 7 UniFi U7 Pro Max UniFi Cloud Gateway Max Cool Stuff Found 01:13:36 Raymond-CSF-DriveDx for tracking your SSD’s lifespan 01:14:52 CSF-Mujjo Full Leather Case for iPhone 16 Belkin iPhone Tempered Glass Screen Protector Adam is Naked and Not Afraid 01:23:50 MGG 1061 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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! MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Ever wondered how to make your reminders more organized? This episode kicks off with a Quick Tip from listener Joe, revealing a nifty trick to indent items in your iOS notes. Just slide an entry to the right, tap the indent area, and voilà—your list is now neatly structured! In this episode, Adam, Pete, and Dave dive into a variety of tech tips and discussions. From troubleshooting AirPlay 2 issues by reserving IP addresses to exploring the nuances of iPad upgrades, there’s something for every Apple enthusiast. They also tackle the intricacies of managing DHCP reservations and share insights on optimizing your home network for seamless connectivity. But that’s not all! The team delves into the world of photo organization in the Photos app, shares a Don’t Get Caught story about the pitfalls of syncing music libraries, and offers a solution for those pesky calendar reminders that clutter your schedule. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights and tech tips. Click play and join the conversation—just remember, whatever you do, “Don’t Get Caught” without your tech in check! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1060 for Monday, October 21st, 2024 October 21st: National Apple Day Police Code 10-60 = Squad In Vicinity MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024 00:02:46 Upgrading an iPad New iPad mini with A17 Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Slide to indent Reminders 00:07:11 Bruce-QT-Access Unencrypted Login – NeverSSL.com Or captive.apple.com 00:10:01 Todd-QT-Managing the Always-On Display During Sleep Time 00:13:45 Adam-QT-123 Swipe to Punctuate Linus Tech Tips 00:18:02 Andrew-QT-Setup DHCP Reservations for your AirPlay Speakers Netgear Orbi Mesh 00:26:47 Alex-QT-You can re-order Photos in an album 00:28:16 Todd-QT-You can keep Scheduled Reminders from Appearing on your calendar 00:30:41 Kurt-QT-1058-Use Terminal to retrieve data off of failing drives rsync cp brew install ddrescue Sponsors 00:34:01 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. It’s security for the way we work today. Don’t Get Caught 00:35:27 Jürgen-DGC-A Tale of Woe! Don’t Get Caught Without a Backup 00:41:29 Todd-DGC-There’s No Easy Way to Backup (and Restore) Notes 00:46:15 Andrew-DGC-Velcro Backup Drives to your monitor. 00:52:08 Joe-?/DGC-iPhone 16ProMax and Ventura Compatibility issues? Reset iPhone/Mac “Trust” Settings: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:59:56 Andy-What is the Apple Vision Pro for? And whom? Have we hit the Four-Way-Stop moment with Smartphones yet? 01:17:42 Zoe-How do I tell my Mac to mirror the correct iPhone? 01:19:27 MGG 1060 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Get ready for an episode packed with tech treasures and troubleshooting tips! Join hosts Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete as they dive into the latest “Cool Stuff Found”—from the handy Itsycal calendar app for your Mac menu bar to the innovative Zen Browser, a new Firefox-based browser. Discover Spot Hero for finding parking spots, the Jackery solar generator for your power needs, and Flight Board for up-to-the-minute flight information. Plus, learn how the “Stop the Madness” browser extension can re-enable those pesky disabled features on websites! In this episode, the hosts tackle common tech challenges with their “Don’t Get Caught” segment. Learn how to check Little Snitch rules for blocked traffic and unhide hidden desktop files using Terminal commands. Struggling with Apple Watch battery issues? They’ve got you covered with tips on resetting sync data and identifying misbehaving apps. And for iPhone users, explore the new iOS feature that optimizes battery health by limiting charging to 80-85%. But that’s not all—tune in for general tech tips on battery storage, experimenting with technology, and solving self-inflicted tech problems. Plus, hear about exciting giveaways and other podcast projects. Whether you’re a tech novice or a seasoned geek, this episode is your go-to guide for staying informed and entertained! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1059 for Monday, October 14th, 2024 October 14th: National Online Bank Day 00:06:30 Police Code 10-59 = Convoy Escort / Security Check (or Malicious Mischief!) 00:07:12 MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024 00:02:07 Of Hurricanes (and Northern Lights) …but don’t turn all the lights off in the cockpit 00:07:48 September MGG Giveaway Winners: Gary Apter Rob van Koningsbruggen Jeff Murphy Roger Harmon Alexander Podosenov Cool Stuff Found 00:00:01 Ben-CSF-Amnesia eliminates macOS 15’s Monthly Reminders (and Allison!) 00:08:22 Andrew-CSF-ItsyCal puts a calendar in your menubar 00:10:04 Judy-CSF-NeoFinder to catalog my drives, PDFelement to OCR EjectBar 00:11:25 Sccrhallways-CSF-Zen Browser is Arc-like, but based upon Firefox 00:13:47 Spot Hero-CSF-Great way to find economical parking close to your city destination 00:15:59 Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Kit (6kWh) 00:23:51 Flight Board-CSF-(iOS) See all gates (Arr & Dep) for flights to / from any airport. Track Flights & More (free & Pay options) FlightAware Flighty 00:27:59 Christian-More about SSD Lifespan 00:31:53 CSF-Halloween Movie – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice I Am Alone by Lydia Deetz Sponsor 00:34:22 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. MOAR Cool Stuff Found 00:36:46 Ed-CSF-XKPasswd.net to create long but memorable passwords Allison-CSF-XKPasswd.net Beta site…new and improved! 00:39:13 Bob-CSF-PlugBug with FindMy makes sure you don’t leave your power behind 00:42:40 n-Todd-CSF-Onvis Smart Button, 5-Keys Smart Switch 00:46:01 Jason-CSF-StopTheMadness to tame websites in Safari 00:48:31 Serge-CSF-MU Notifier new from MacUpdate.com Show Business 00:50:01 MGG Reviews 2024-Oct-10 and You, too, can review MGG! 00:52:20 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Don’t Get Caught 00:55:30 Tim-DGC-Be aware of apps that might block traffic 01:01:04 Todd-DGC-Setting the Terminal to Hide Your Desktop sudo chflags -R nohidden ~/Desktop Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:03:42 Gary-I reset my Apple Watch and now the battery life is very low Apple Watch Battery Replacement 01:14:13 iOS 18’s Max Charge Settings CarLinkit 5.0 Adapter 01:19:55 MGG 1059 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenfloat for October, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 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

Are you the go-to tech support for your family? Tired of dealing with 100+ open Safari tabs on your relatives’ iPhones? We’ve got a Quick Tip that will save you time and sanity. Learn how to close all those tabs in one swift move and keep your family’s devices running smoothly. In this episode, Adam Christianson, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete dive into practical tips for managing your Apple devices, like using the new flashlight features in iOS 18 and setting up a multi-user iPad for smart home control. Plus, discover how to disable those pesky monthly security reminders in macOS 15 Sequoia with a nerdy terminal trick. Your three favorite geeks also explore listener solutions for syncing files across multiple Macs and discuss the best ways to record calls on Facebook Messenger. And don’t miss the segment where they share a lifesaving tip about loading your driver’s license into your iPhone wallet. Don’t get caught missing out on these essential tech tips and tricks. Click play and learn at least five new things with us today! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1058 for Monday, October 7th, 2024 October 7th: International Podcast Day Police Code 10-58 = Direct Traffic MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenflow for October, 2024 Quick Tips 00:00:01 Mac+1984-QT-Closing all iOS Safari Tabs 00:04:12 Marty-QT-iOS 18’s Flashlight lets you control beam width and brightness 00:06:31 Michael-QT-Disable macOS 15 monthly security reminders by manually setting the reminder date in Terminal 00:08:27 Andrew-1057-Setting up an iPad for the House 00:09:59 Jeff-1057-Use iOS 18’s per-app FaceID requirement to manage the multi-use Kitchen iPad 00:13:28 Ken-1057-Control Center’s power button also disables FaceID until passcode is typed 00:15:15 You, too, can review MGG! Don’t Get Caught 00:19:21 Todd-DGC-Digital Driver’s License worked through TSA! 00:24:34 Disney Strategies for Geeks Use Disney’s Lightning Lane Sponsors 00:37:38 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. 00:39:08 SPONSOR: Glean, The Work AI platform connected to all your data. Find, create, and automate anything with the platform that understands the data, people, processes, and context specific to your work. Get 15% off your first year at Glean.com/mgg. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:40:42 zBob-How to resize Thumbnails in photos on iOS 18? 00:44:57 What good is Apple Intelligence TODAY? Conversational Siri Notification Summaries Email Summaries Cleaning up Photos 00:49:28 Phil-My 4TB Seagate drive is clicking…what to do? Oh no…The Click of Death Spinrite might help Cook a hard drive in the oven DriveSavers 00:58:47 Fernando-Best Way to Sync Files Between 2 or more Macs Resilio Sync Rclone Syncthing Gladinet rsync 01:02:52 Michael-How can I use calendar events to set Focus modes? Use Shortcuts to Automate Focus Modes Based Upon Calendar Events – From Reddit 01:07:22 Anisa-How to record audio and video of Facebook Messenger calls 01:12:35 MGG 1058 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – Eternal Storms with Yoink AND Screenflow for October, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying updated with the latest features can be both exciting and overwhelming. Apple’s latest operating systems—iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS, and watchOS—are packed with hidden gems that can enhance your user experience. In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, hosts Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete dive into some of these lesser-known features, offering practical tips and insights to help you make the most of your Apple devices. Quick Tip: Math Calculations in Text Messages Listener Tim kicks off the episode with a quick tip that might just change the way you handle math on your Apple devices. With the latest OS updates, you can now perform math calculations directly within text messages. Simply type your equation, and when you hit the equal sign, you’ll have the option to either display the result or keep the equation as is. This feature is available across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, making it a handy tool for quick calculations on the go. Discovering Hidden Features in iOS 18 The hosts delve into some of the hidden features in iOS 18 that you might have missed. For instance, Martin shares a tip about a new power button in the Control Center, allowing you to turn off your iPhone without the usual button gymnastics. This software button is a welcome addition, simplifying the process of powering down your device. Another noteworthy feature is iPhone mirroring, which Doug highlights as a game-changer for multitasking. This feature allows you to interact with your iPhone via your laptop, using your keyboard and mouse for apps that don’t have Mac or web equivalents. It’s a convenient solution for those moments when your phone is charging across the room. Embracing the Future with Spatial Photos and Videos Taryn brings attention to the spatial or 3D camera feature in the new iPhone 16 models. This feature allows you to capture spatial videos and photos, creating immersive memories that can be experienced in 3D. While the Apple Vision Pro might not be on everyone’s immediate purchase list, the ability to capture 3D images of loved ones is a compelling reason to consider upgrading your device. Fitness and Fun with Vision Pro Adam shares his experience with a new app for the Vision Pro called Beat, Punch, Fun and Fitness. This app combines rhythm-based boxing with fitness tracking, offering a fun and immersive way to exercise. With features like integration with your Apple Music library, it’s a versatile app that adds a new dimension to your workout routine. Navigating the Challenges of Upgrading The episode also touches on the challenges of upgrading to new OS versions. Listener Steve shares his experience of running into storage issues while updating his iPhone SE 2 to iOS 18. His story serves as a reminder to always check your backups and ensure they are current before attempting major updates. Security Tips: Don’t Get Caught In a new segment called “Don’t Get Caught,” the hosts discuss potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. From managing Mac addresses after OS upgrades to understanding the implications of Apple’s stolen device protection, these tips are designed to help you navigate the complexities of modern technology without getting caught off guard. Setting Up a Home Automation Hub Listener Deke poses an interesting question about setting up a dedicated iPad for home automation. The hosts explore various solutions, including using screen time settings to restrict access to personal data while allowing control of home automation apps. This discussion highlights the flexibility of Apple’s ecosystem in creating customized solutions for smart home management. The Lifespan of SSDs: What You Need to Know Larry’s question about the lifespan of SSDs sparks a discussion on the durability and longevity of solid-state drives. While SSDs do have a finite number of write cycles, the hosts reassure listeners that with proper backup strategies, the risk of data loss is minimal. They also touch on tools like Micromat’s Lifespan, which can help monitor the health of your SSD. Conclusion This episode of Mac Geek Gab is a treasure trove of tips and insights for Apple enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to unlock hidden features, enhance your fitness routine, or navigate the challenges of upgrading, the hosts provide valuable advice to help you get the most out of your Apple devices. For more tips and discussions, be sure to listen to the full episode and explore the wealth of knowledge shared by Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete. Chapters and Timestamps 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1057 for Monday, September 30th, 2024 September 30th: International Podcast Day Police Code 10-57 = Hit and Run Accident / Missing Person It’s an incident, not necessarily an accident 00:02:32 MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1Focus for September, 2024 AppleOS 2024 Tips and Features (iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2.0) 00:00:01 Tim-QT-Equations are available in Messages 00:03:40 Martin-QT-iOS 18 Control Center now has a power button Don’t forget Up-Down-Power to restart a stuck iPhone 00:06:00 Doug-QT-Don’t forget about iOS 18’s iPhone Mirroring 00:07:19 Taran-Don’t forget the Spatial Photos/Videos camera in the new iPhones John-Spatial Photos are Apple Vision Pro’s Killer App 00:09:00 Beat Punch: Fun & Fitness for Apple Vision Pro Drunkn Bar Fight for Meta Quest What If…? from Disney for Apple Vision Pro Quick Tips 00:11:56 John-Migration Assistant to the new iPhone with iOS 18.1 Beta worked great! 00:13:56 Craig-QT-Fix your iPad’s Magic Keyboard’s Spacebar Don’t Get Caught 00:14:58 Kirit-New Segment Idea: Don’t Get Caught! 00:17:14 Steve-Make sure your backups are current BEFORE upgrading iOS Do a regression analysis on your AppleCare+ spending vs. actual repair costs 00:23:09 Paul-MAC Address issue with upgrade to Sequoia What are Private Wi-Fi Addresses and why to use them (and where not to!) 00:28:35 UniFi Cloud Gateway Max 00:32:20 Mexico electronics travel restrictions 00:35:27 Kirit-Don’t enable Stolen Device Protection during new iPhone setup Podcast Swap 00:40:00 Podcast: Grumpy Old Geeks. Hosts Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister Brian have over 50 years of experience as Internet industry pros. Tune in every Saturday for a heaping helping of the real deal on our technological future at GOG.show. 00:41:50 Show Business MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:44:05 Bruce-Comment – Changing Passwords ONLY if evidence of compromise 00:50:17 Deke-How to set an iPad to control Apple Home devices without exposing messages, mail, etc. Screen Time? Additional Apple ID in the Family Account? What is an Apple Account? 01:01:32 Ericka-Delay text messages Send Later for Messages 01:04:08 Larry-Do I need to worry about the lifespan of my SSDs? Micromat Lifespan 2 Spinrite 6.1 SSD “Read Disturb” What is SSD “Read Disturb?” Spinrite on macOS? 01:16:13 MGG 1057 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1Focus for September, 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 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

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson drop some seriously useful Quick Tips to enhance your Apple experience. From safeguarding your Venmo transactions to mastering Mac keyboard symbols via the Emoji keyboard, you’ll find yourself armed with powerful tricks. Perry’s tip on using Shazam to get music info from Apple Music or Spotify is a game-changer, and JMM’s hack to automate your Bluetooth Mac lock with BetterTouchTool is pure genius. Plus, get a sneak peek into the world of macOS 15’s alert fatigue and discover how Math Notes helps you adjust handwritten numbers effortlessly. Diving into AppleOS 2024, the hosts explore upgrades across iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2.0. With highlights like the bilingual keyboard on iOS, a smarter Control Center, and RCS support coming soon to Mint Mobile, you’ll stay ahead of the curve. Plus, visionOS 2.0’s new feature to convert any photo into spatial photos is one you don’t want to miss. The team wraps up with some Cool Stuff Found, including Zed for quick text file edits and NoMachine as a slick VNC alternative. Don’t get caught without these awesome tricks up your sleeve! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1056 for Monday, September 23rd, 2024 September 23rd: Education Technology Day Police Code 10-56 = Intoxicated Pedestrian Quick Tips 00:00:01 n-Joe-QT-Beware your public Venmo transactions 00:04:46 n-PorthosJon-QT-Trick for finding Mac Keyboard symbols in Emoji keyboard 00:11:30 Perry-QT-Get Music Info – Apple Music & Spotify with Shazam 00:14:02 JMM-QT-Use Better Touch Tool to control your Bluetooth Mac Lock Automation 00:15:18 Todd-QT-Finding an Apple ID for Screen Sharing 00:17:00 macOS 15 May Begin to Cause More Alert Fatigue 00:21:27 GregDulwich-QT-Math Notes lets you slide to adjust numbers you’ve handwritten 00:23:12 Use ChatGPT iOS App’s Voice Mode on Your iPhone 00:26:34 Have ChatGPT analyze a PDF for you 00:29:14 Rick-QT-1052-Play Podcasts from Oldest to Newest Overcast Downcast Sponsors 00:37:43 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. It’s security for the way we work today. AppleOS 2024 (iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2.0) 00:39:33 Have you upgraded to AppleOS 2024 yet? If so, which devices did you NOT upgrade? 00:42:18 macOS 15 Run `brew doctor` Safari 18 & WordPress 00:48:56 iOS 18 RCS on iOS on Mint Mobile Coming in “a few months” 00:52:28 iOS 18 Photos Changes 00:54:36 JG-QT-iOS 18 Allows adding any App to Control Center 00:55:10 iOS 18 lets you choose a preferred HomeKit hub 00:58:03 Wilko-CSF-iOS 18 Allows Bilingual Keyboard Option 00:59:48 visionOS 2.0 Converting any photo to spatial photos 01:01:19 PP-Changes to Apple’s ToS Cool Stuff Found 01:05:14 PorthosJon-CSF-Zed for quick editing text-files 01:06:02 Alex-CSF-NoMachine instead of running VNC 01:12:52 MGG 1056 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

The tips start flowing fast, like using Pages’ Presenter Mode for presentations, multi-finger select on iPhone, and disabling 1Password’s auto-login on specific items. Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton also explore the importance of keeping eero Plus security settings active after updates and highlight iOS 18’s new “Pinned Collections” feature for favorite photos. For the more tech-savvy, the discussion digs into the mystery of download folder chaos with tips from John, Jeff, and Kirit, suggesting ways to unify your Downloads folder with iCloud or Hazel. Security takes center stage later on, tackling disconnecting drives, Find My Mac’s reliability, and password management tips that balance safety and convenience. All this and SO much more. Press play, enjoy, and don’t get caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1055 for Monday, September 16th, 2024 September 16th: National Tattoo Story Day 00:02:31 Which iPhones did we order? Adam: iPhone 16 Pro – Black, 256GB, AirPods Pro gen2 Dave: iPhone 16 Times 2 – Pink and Ultramarine, both 256GB Pete: iPhone 16 Pro? Quick Tips 00:00:01 Val-QT-Use Pages’ Presenter Mode for…Presentations! 00:13:02 Bill-QT-Use multi-finger select on iPhone and iPad keyboard 00:15:20 Steph G-QT-Disable 1Password Auto-Login on a Per Item Basis 00:23:29 Derek-QT-1054-Customized Shortcut for Action Button 00:26:10 Mike (from Carbon Copy Cloner!)-1048-Not all snapshots are created equal 00:30:31 Scott-QT-eero Plus subscribers need to re-enable Security and Ad Blocking after software updates 00:32:20 iOS 18 Photos Favorites is in “Pinned Collections” 00:35:13 MGG August Giveaway Winners Peter Horan Tim Kobler Chris Westergaard Ben Rosenthal Kirk Moss MGG September Giveaway: 1Focus!, the App & Website Blocker that helps keep you focused on your Mac. Unifying The Downloads Folder 00:40:25 John-QT-1053-Linking iCloud and macOS Downloads folders via Alias 00:41:57 Jeff-1051-Unifying the Downloads Folder the easy way Downloads in the Cloud 00:43:47 Kirit-QT-Use Hazel to Tame Your Download Folder(s) ChronoSync Resilio Sync Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:49:05 Jeremy-Help Diagnosing Disconnecting Drives Isolation Testing Show Business 00:59:01 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment MOAR Questions Answered & Tips Shared 01:02:05 Joe-Is Find My Mac safe enough? The Security vs. Convenience Continuum Musing on login security…and its holes 01:15:29 MGG 1055 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 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

This week’s Mac Geek Gab dives into Apple’s Glowtime event, with Jeff Gamet, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton debating their next Apple purchases. Everyone’s eyeing the iPhone 16 Pro, but there’s a tug-of-war between the Pro and the regular iPhone 16. With new features like the camera control button and iOS 18’s Apple Intelligence Summaries, they weigh the pros and cons. AirPods Pro Gen 2 get serious attention too, with their hearing aid features and active earplugs, sparking a discussion on managing hearing loss and breaking the stigma of wearing hearing aids. The Apple Watch Series 10’s upgrades, including a titanium option and faster charging, are tempting, but the team’s decisions are still up in the air. With the costs adding up, Jeff suggests checking Best Buy Open Box and Apple Refurbs to avoid overpaying. As the hosts navigate their potential purchases, their advice is clear: don’t get caught buying the wrong tech for your needs. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1054 for Monday, September 9th, 2024 September 9th: Wonderful Weirdos Day Special Guest Co-host: Jeff Gamet 00:02:01 Apple’s Glowtime Event 00:02:57 Do We Think We Know What We’re Buying? Adam: iPhone 16 Pro Pilot Pete: iPhone 16 Pro Max (Maybe), Apple Watch Series 10 (Daughter), AirPods Pro 2 Jeff: iPhone 16 Pro (Probably), Apple Watch S10 (Maybe) Dave: iPhone 16 Pro (Probably), AirPods Pro Gen 2 (Probably) 00:06:47 iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro Camera Control Button (What about left-handed people?) Cases need to accommodate the capacitive nature of the Camera Control button 00:15:56 QT-Create shortcuts so the Action button does different things at night vs. during the day 00:17:54 Adam’s reasons for the iPhone 16 Pro iOS 18’s Apple Intelligence Summaries for Notifications 00:25:50 iPhone 16 vs. 16 Pro — Which to Buy? Computational Photography Personal Symantec Index (local LLM on iPhone) Sponsors 00:34:38 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. It’s security for the way we work today. 00:36:09 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:37:47 AirPods Pro Gen 2 Hearing Aid, Hearing Test Active EarPlugs Managing Hearing Loss Tinnitus Reducing the Stigma of Wearing Hearing Aids TheRightOne.com for replacement AirPods 00:50:14 AirPods Gen 4 & AirPods Max Comply Foam for AirPods The Keynote For The Rest of You (also, Cerumen is Not to Be Shared) 00:56:45 Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium: $300 surcharge Health and Fitness forefront Apple Watch S10 Gets a Speaker 30minutes to 80% charge 01:05:06 AppleCare+ Month-to-Month 01:06:33 Do We Still Know What We’re Buying? Check Best Buy Open Box and Apple Refurbs Adam: Still iPhone 16 Pro, adding AirPods Pro Gen 2 Pilot Pete: Changing to iPhone 16 Pro (Maybe), Apple Watch Series 10 (Daughter), Already has AirPods Pro Gen 2 Jeff: iPhone 16 Pro (Probably), Apple Watch S10 (Changing to Probably Not), Possibly adding AirPods Pro Gen 2 Dave: iPhone 16 Pro (Probably, but maybe just iPhone 16), AirPods Pro Gen 2 (Definitely) 01:17:16 MGG 1054 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Get ready to level up your Mac game! In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson dive into quick tips that’ll have you mastering shortcuts like a pro. From rotating photos directly in Finder with Command-L and Command-R to creating custom action buttons for screenshotting and emailing in one swift move, you’re set to save time and simplify your workflow. Plus, learn how to pause media playback the moment you connect to CarPlay and keep your downloads neatly organized in one iCloud folder. Don’t get caught missing out on these productivity hacks! They’ve also got your questions covered, from prioritizing focus modes to understanding how Passkeys work. Struggling with sending attachments to Android users? They’ve got solutions. And when it comes to cool stuff found, discover how to toggle Mac’s Low Power Mode, why the Blackmagic Camera might outshine Filmic Pro, and how Lightshot makes screenshots a breeze. Whether you’re a seasoned geek or just getting started, this episode is packed with tips and tools to keep you ahead of the curve—don’t get caught behind! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1053 for Monday, September 2nd, 2024 The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:02:18 September 2nd: Calendar Adjustment Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 Zang74-QT-Rotate Photos Directly in the Finder with Command-L and Command-R 00:05:40 Todd-QT-1049-Privacy and Security to Save a Step with running shortcuts! 00:12:27 Bern-QT-Create an Action Button Shortcut to Take a Screenshot and Email it To Yourself 00:13:48 Kirit-Create Shortcut to Pause Media Playback Immediately Upon Connecting to CarPlay 00:16:20 Andrew-QT-1051-Standardize on one, iCloud Downloads Folder 00:20:27 Doug-1051-Home Videos live in your iTunes Media Folder 00:23:34 Andrew-QT-Drag and Drop from Apple Mail to Other Mac Apps Thunderbird Spark Sponsors 00:31:39 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:33:24 Tony-How do I prioritize focus modes? 00:39:32 Drewski-Attachments Send Intermittently To Android Users Driven From Insanity in Real Time 00:49:41 James-Q-How do Passkeys work? YubiKey 00:55:01 Gordon-iCloud+ Email Custom Domain SMTP2Go 01:00:48 Tony-What’s the best way to quickly toggle my VPN on iPhone? prefs:root=VPN Cool Stuff Found 01:04:04 Joe-CSF-Cooldown to Toggle Mac’s Low Power Mode 01:05:15 Jim-CSF-1051–BlackMagic Camera is better than Filmic Pro 01:09:48 Steve-CSF-Blackmagic Camera 2.0 Adds Multi-iPhone Control Davinci Resolve 01:12:56 Steven-CSF-1051–Lightshot Screenshot for Easy Screenshots 01:14:22 Rob-CSF-YoLink LoRA 900MHz Smart Temperature Sensor 01:18:31 MGG 1053 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is a goldmine of cool stuff found, perfect for every Mac user and tech enthusiast. Dive into tools like the Mac Media Key Forwarder to keep your play/pause controls in check, MacWhisper’s latest updates, and iStat Menus 7 for ultimate system monitoring. Whether you’re compressing PDFs with Lightweight PDF, substituting TextExpander with TypeItForMe, or managing your VPN with Public IP, these tips will keep your Mac running smoothly. Plus, for the speed readers out there, OutRead is your new go-to app, and Scroll Reverser will help you fine-tune your mouse and trackpad experience. For podcasting pros, this episode is packed with essentials. Auphonic ensures your audio levels are perfectly balanced, while apps like Overcast and Pocket Casts keep you connected to your favorite shows. The Apple Maps web beta and PurePort USB-C cleaning tools also make an appearance, rounding out the list of must-haves. And for the true geeks, LocalSend offers cross-platform sharing, TailDrive integrates TailScale into your Files app, and AltStore.io opens up new possibilities with easy iPhone sideloading. Don’t forget Pete’s PopPic for 3D photos and Dave’s CellHelmet MagSafe squishy grip—these are the tools that’ll keep you ahead of the tech curve. Remember, don’t get caught without these essentials! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1052 for Monday, August 26th, 2024 August 26th: National Webmistress Day The MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found for Your Mac 00:00:01 Ben-CSF-1048–Mac Media Key Forwarder to ensure play/pause always controls Music. 00:02:15 August 26th: National Webmistress Day 00:03:25 rnDoug-CSF-Session, a Private Messaging App 00:06:46 Lee-CSF-MacWhisper has had some killer updates lately 00:10:02 Steven-CSF-TypeItForMe as a Subscription-less TextExpander Substitute Documents by Readdle 00:14:23 GadgetComa-CSF-iStat Menus 7 Is Out! (also in Setapp) Stats for Mac (free) 00:20:43 Ben-CSF-1033–Lightweight PDF to compress PDFs in place 00:23:07 JanLandy-CSF-Public IP to keep your IP in the menubar (helpful for VPN users) 00:26:53 Rod L-CSF-Scroll Reverser and MOS to manage scroll direction for Mouse and Trackpad 00:29:28 Pascal-CSF-plistWatch to Monitor Plist changes in Real-Time 00:30:46 CSF-OutRead – Mac, iOS Speed Reading App – up your reading productivity Cool Stuff Found for Podcasting 00:35:05 And also Apple Podcasts on the Web now, too 00:36:22 Bob-What’s everyone using for a Podcast Player app? Overcast Pocket Casts Downcast Fountain.fm 00:43:45 Auphonic for Podcast Loudness Normalization and More 00:55:34 Randy-CSF-VMWare Fusion Pro 13 free for Personal Use 00:46:44 RandyWalker-CSF-Apple Maps on Web (beta) Report Corrections to Apple Maps Show Business 00:53:26 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found for Charging Your Devices 00:56:46 Ben-CSF-1050–PurePort USB-C for Cleaning Your USB-C Ports 00:58:06 Kirit-CSF-1050–Cleaning Kit for USB-C Ports and More 01:01:09 Chris-CSF-Magnilink 360 PRO Charging Cables to Ward Off Lightning Bunnies Cool Stuff Found for Geeky Folks 01:04:35 Bruce-CSF-LocalSend Cross Platform Sharing – App Store Free! 01:06:30 Grumpy-CSF-TailDrive: TailScale Integration within the Files App 01:07:47 MackiePie-CSF-AltStore.io allows Sideloading on iPhone for all Cool Stuff Found — Hosts’ Choice 01:10:14 Pete’s Choice: CSF PopPic 3d Photo creator with camera OR Portrait shot photos 01:12:09 Adam’s Choice: Mark-CSF-iPhone Photog Awards – I didn’t know! 01:14:04 Dave’s Choice: CSF-CellHelmet MagSafe squishy grip 01:16:48 MGG 1052 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you’re diving deep into the world of Mac tips and tricks with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson. From the best screen capture tools to mastering macOS reinstallation, you’ll get insights on how to streamline your Mac experience. Learn how to keep screenshots organized, manage HDR on your iPhone, and discover handy utilities like Shottr and OnyX that can make your workflow smoother. Plus, if you’re worried about getting caught without a backup, Adam shares a close call that underscores the importance of always being prepared. Don’t get caught missing out on how to adjust photo timestamps on your Mac or record videos with your AirPods. Your three favorite geeks answers listener questions, providing practical solutions like using MetaImage for metadata edits and Filmic Pro for capturing top-quality audio with your iPhone. Whether you’re automating drive mounting or keeping your Synology Docker containers up-to-date, these tips ensure you’re always a step ahead in the tech game. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1051 for Monday, August 19th, 2024 August 19th: National Aviation Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 Makay-QT-Remember that CONTROL sends Screenshots to the Clipboard 00:02:20 More Screen Capture Options Shottr CleanShot X OnyX for configuring screenshots’ saving location Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information 00:11:42 Raymond-QT-Reinstalling macOS the Apple Way How to download and install macOS 00:18:10 Grumpy-You can still buy an unlocked phone with Apple financing Follow-Ups 00:22:13 Scott-CSFR-1049–BLE Unlock solves the selective unlock problem 00:25:24 Ben-1049-Lock Your Mac with the right key combinations 00:27:01 Managing HDR on iPhone 00:30:41 Raph-1047-Adam encoded DVD collection MakeMKV (MakeMKV on BluRay) Mac DVD Ripper Pro 00:35:17 Peter-1049-Mount drives with automation and smart home! 00:39:14 Michael-CSF-1049-Jettison from St. Clair ejects disks automatically Sponsors 00:40:55 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. It’s security for the way we work today. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:42:52 Joe-How do I adjust the timestamp of Photos on my Mac?  MetaImage – Edit Image Metadata from SetApp 00:47:08 Nicole-How do I record videos with audio from my AirPods on my iPhone? Filmic Pro 00:52:04 Adam Almost Got Caught…Backups Saved The Day! Plex Pass 01:00:58 Crazy Ninja Papa & rnDoug-Use Watchtower to Update Your Synology Docker Containers Marius Hosting’s IP Block Lists 01:10:34 Bob-Does Dynamic Wallpaper Slow Down my Mac? 01:17:08 MGG 1051 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

Celebrate IBM PC Day with a tech-packed Mac Geek Gab episode? Sure…why not? Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton start with some fun tangents about how the IBM PC relates to Steve Jobs, Apple, Bill Gates, and the art of leadership. Packed with Quick Tips, you’ll learn how to streamline your digital life, like using Do Not Disturb for event durations, and swiping right in Messages for instant replies. Whether you’re curious about mice vs. trackpads, or how to prevent butt dials with upside-down iPhones, this episode covers it all. From cleaning out Lightning port bunnies to setting up secure networks for your IoT devices, this episode tackles the mysteries of tech with practical advice. Get the scoop on iOS 18’s flashlight tweaks and upcoming RCS support, then dive into listener questions about bandwidth needs, smart home devices, and managing your Photos library. Don’t get caught without the latest tips—whether you’re protecting your personal data or optimizing your smart home, Mac Geek Gab has you covered! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1050 for Monday, August 12th, 2024 August 12th: IBM PC Day 00:02:01 About IBM PC Day… and then some tangents about Steve Jobs, IBM, Bill Gates, and leadership in general Quick Tips 00:00:01 Marty-QT-Choose Do Not Disturb for event durations so you don’t forget! 00:08:15 Grumpy-QT-Swipe right in Messages for Instant Reply And swipe left for time stamps! 00:10:00 Does anyone still use a mouse instead of a trackpad? Or how about a trackball? 00:15:26 Tony-QT-Rename your iCloud Downloads folder to limit confusion Addressing (if not Answering) the Mysteries Of The Universe 00:19:47 Joe-QT-1003-Upside down iPhones don’t butt dial 00:22:36 Cleaning out the Lightning (and USB-C) Bunnies 00:26:02 Use Chrome to Enter MGG August Giveaway for Camo 00:31:14 DLH-iOS 18 flashlight can set brightness AND beam width! 00:36:38 DLH-QT-RCS Support Coming to iOS 18 is carrier dependent Sponsors 00:40:13 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Show Business 00:41:46 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:44:20 Andy-How much bandwidth is enough? 00:56:14 Chris-Smart Home Devices Aren’t Acting Smart after Router Change TP-Link Deco AX3000 01:03:15 Clif-Be aware of your employer’s data privacy policies before you put personal data on your work devices 01:04:03 Clif-Should I setup a secure network for my IOT devices? 01:13:22 Felix-How do I move my Photos library back to my Mac from an external drive? PowerPhotos 01:22:16 Paul-CSF-iCloudPD to Download iCloud Photos to Your Synology 01:24:33 MGG 1050 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode 1049 with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, where you’ll uncover some savvy Quick Tips to make your tech life smoother. Learn how to prioritize app downloads on your iPhone, master the iOS gesture for selecting multiple items, and tackle the pesky Mail app message about network preferences. You’ll also get a taste of Terminal Geekery with essential commands like ‘pwd’ and ‘cd’ to streamline your workflow. Don’t get caught missing these tips! Then your three favorite geeks address listener questions and geek challenges, such as mounting external drives, selectively unlocking your Mac with Apple Watch, and whether it’s time to switch from Eero to UniFi. A detour into coffee makers reveals the Philips 4400 with LatteGo as an “open source” standout. Plus, get advice on avoiding Amazon Basics UPSes, upgrading to MacOS Sonoma, and safeguarding your data from web-based tools. Always stay ahead with Mac Geek Gab—Don’t Get Caught! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1049 for Monday, August 5th, 2024 August 5th: National Dashcam Day Mac Geek Gab’s August Giveaway: Win a free license to Reincubate Camo! Quick Tips 00:03:53 Random isn’t always Random 00:05:49 Mike D.-QT-Prioritize App Downloads on iPhone and iPad 00:10:23 Alex-QT-iOS Select multiple items gesture 00:14:25 ATC-Mail App Displays ‘Your Network Preferences Prevent Content From Loading Privately’ Message 00:21:52 David-QT-1048-Reminder to Drag a File to get its path also! And now…a quick detour into Terminal Geekery with some helpful commands: pwd from the Terminal to display the working directory open . opens a Finder window with the current directory from the Terminal cd brings you to your default directory (on macOS, that’s usually your home folder) Sponsors 00:26:16 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. Podcasts 00:28:06 Podcast: Grumpy Old Geeks. Hosts Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister Brian have over 50 years of experience as Internet industry pros. Tune in every Saturday for a heaping helping of the real deal on our technological future at GOG.show. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:29:33 Terry-Mounting (or NOT) External Drives Prevent Automount of External Volume(s) on macOS Avoid as if it were a swarm of bees! EjectBar 00:38:33 Brian-How to selectively unlock my Mac with Apple Watch? ->Geek Challenge 00:44:28 Kent-I Got Caught Updating My Printer’s Firmware 00:47:32 Tangent: Coffee-Maker Talk! Keurig vs. Tassimo Open Source with Super Automatics Philips 4400 with LatteGo is what Dave has (look for it on sale!) 00:49:41 Neal-Would You Recommend Migrating from Eero to UniFi? UniFi Cloud Gateway Max Firewalla 01:01:43 PSA Against Amazon Basics UPSes 01:03:40 Paul-Q-Should I upgrade to Sonoma or Wait for MacOS 15? 01:11:04 Chris-Safari Issue in Sonoma Cool Stuff Found 01:16:11 Graham-CSF-TextPlus.com for a temporary SMS address 01:17:53 Jenna-CSF-ImageCompressor up to 50Mb files 01:19:26 Beware the web-based tools capturing your data 01:21:04 MGG 1049 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they share invaluable quick tips and answer your burning questions. Discover how to command-click your Dock icon or use Siri for timer math to streamline your workflow. Got a tech issue? It might be cosmic karma or solar flares at play! If you’re not satisfied with Apple’s trade-in assessment, listener Badger advises taking it to an Apple Store—justice matters over logic! Plus, learn to disable wallpaper-click-hides-everything, one-handed map zoom on iPhone, and more. Remember, Don’t Get Caught without these tips! As always, your questions were front and center. Wondering why your Mac’s free space didn’t grow after deleting files? Your three favorite geeks explain the mystery of APFS snapshots and recommend tools like CleanMyMac X and Carbon Copy Cloner. For those seeking the perfect portable Bluetooth speaker, the team shares their favorites, including the JBL Flip 6 and Go 3. Wi-Fi 6E mesh systems are also on the table, with top picks like Eero Pro 6E, Deco XE75 Pro, and Orbi Quad-Band 6E. Plus, cool stuff found this week includes Diptic for collages and Headway’s new CarPlay support. Tune in and Don’t Get Caught without your tech essentials! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1048 for Monday, July 29th, 2024 July 29th: National Lasagna Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 Jim-QT-Command-Click Dock Icon (and Spotlight Search) to Show in Finder 00:03:31 Jose-QT-Use Siri to do Timer Math for you 00:06:36 Are Karma or Solar Flares Causing Tech Issues? 00:10:00 Badger-QT-If you don’t agree with Apple’s trade-in reassessment, bring it into an Apple Store. Justice Matters Over Logic! 00:13:08 Andrew-QT-Disable the Wallpaper-Click-Hides-Everything Option 00:16:01 Jim-QT-Hold Command in Spotlight Search Results to see WHERE a file resides Exposé vs. Mission Control Don’t Exposé Your Tips 00:20:53 rnDoug-QT-One-handed Map Zoom on iPhone 00:22:16 Mark M-QT-Mute the sound in Safari from the URL Bar 00:23:20 Phone calls ringing on your Mac…or not? Sponsors 00:27:01 SPONSOR: Fastmail. Make email better for you with Fastmail. Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at Fastmail.com/mgg. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:28:46 Adam-I Removed a Bunch of Files But My Free Space Didn’t Grow APFS Snapshots Empty Your Mac’s Trash CleanMyMac X Carbon Copy Cloner 00:37:59 Garry-1045-Eight is Not (always) Enough 00:41:35 Scott-What’s your favorite, portable Bluetooth Speaker that sounds good? JBL Flip 6 JBL Go 3 Sirius XM Top 1000 Classic Rock and Classic Country playlists 00:49:45 Chris (and many, many others)-QT-1047-Apple Watch Shuffle Mode Is Still There 00:51:23 Nick-Which Wi-Fi 6E Mesh should I get? Deco XE75 Pro Eero Pro 6E Orbi Quad-Band 6E Three-Pack Show Business 00:57:10 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 01:00:35 RandyWalker-CSF-BananaBin: A Playful reminder that it’s time to empty your trash ResEdit 01:01:44 QT-Use your hotel’s app to message for requests 01:05:34 CSF-Remote For Mac’s peer-to-peer mode 01:10:11 Enrico-CSF-Diptic for creating layouts and collages 01:10:53 CSF-Headway (in Setapp) now has CarPlay support 01:15:29 MGG 1048 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Get ready for Mac Geek Gab 1047 with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson, dropping knowledge on World Brain Day! Kick off with quick tips: forgetful moments? Use ChatGPT. It also helps summarize Zoom meeting notes. Pilot Pete then shows us how to manually select backup drives for Time Machine. Discover clever uses for your Apple Watch and streamline your clipboard with the Paste app. Get the lowdown on remote Bluetooth temp sensors for your fridge and freezers. Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without these handy tricks! Tackle your tech questions head-on: Larry finds the best way to add album artwork to Apple Music, and your three favorite geeks help Mark master file syncing between home and work with Resilio Sync. Adam shares his experience migrating to a new Synology DS423+ and handling Plex. Jeffrey has his Apple Watch music woes solved, while Rand gets tips on managing email overload by using SaneBox. Don’t miss Cool Stuff Found, from de-reverb plugins to disposable email addresses, and DEVONthink’s email archive tools. Stay savvy and never get caught unprepared! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1047 for Monday, July 22nd, 2024 July 22nd: World Brain Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Use ChatGPT for those “What’s the word I forgot?” moments The Dad Jokes Are Strong With This One 00:02:54 BernSh-Use ChatGPT to summarize Zoom Meeting Notes Official ChatGPT Mac App 00:09:07 QT-If Multi Drives for Time Machine, Open System Settings > General > Time Machine > Right Click and Select Back Up to “This Disk” now 00:10:53 Stephen-QT-1041-Back Up Automations as Shortcuts 00:12:47 Harvey-QT-Use Apple Watch Mirroring in Winter to Keep Your Arms Warm 00:14:38 Scott-QT-1044-The “Paste” clipboard app optionally pastes as plain text Setapp 00:15:25 Bill-QT-Remote bluetooth temp sensors in freezers and fridge Sponsors 00:17:52 SPONSOR: 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t touch. It’s security for the way we work today. 00:19:46 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:21:14 Larry-How to get Album Artwork into Apple Music? MusicBrainz and Apple Music (/iTunes) Gracenote Database 00:28:25 Mark-How to sync files between home and work? Resilio Sync 00:35:12 Adam-Migrating to a new Synology DS423+ Plex 00:47:12 Jeffrey-My Watch Isn’t Playing All My Songs 00:52:11 Rand-What do you use to deal with a crush of emails you don’t want? SaneBox Cool Stuff Found 01:02:15 DLH-CSF-Waves Clarity Vx DeReverb Plugin fixed MGG 1046! 01:05:48 PP-CSF-10MinuteMail.com for a ‘disposable’ email address! 01:07:35 Kaylee-CSF-RDM on GitHub shows all possible resolutions as a menu item. 01:09:26 Bruce-CSF-Network Utility & more from Devon Technologies 01:10:47 Marco-CSF-Overcast gets an overhaul 01:13:13 Brett Terpstra-CSF-Use DEVONthink as an email archive tool 01:16:48 MGG 1047 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 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

Dive into the geeky goodness with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they tackle your toughest tech queries live from Macstock 2024 in Mac Geek Gab 1046. Kicking off with Kelly’s iPhone password reset dilemma, the Geeks also unravel Lynda’s persistent iPad security errors and John F. Braun’s elusive iCloud sync issue. Adam shares his take on Generative AI, and the gang faces more stumping questions from the audience, including disappearing contacts and failing photo shares on iPads. Don’t get caught without your command key know-how for iPads as the Geeks offer solutions to every tech hiccup. The episode heats up with discussions on opening links in Safari, mystery bags on stage, and creating malware shortcuts. Plus, get the scoop on using apps like ImageOptim and Squash for Mac to streamline your workflow. The Geeks’ Quick Tip on adding apps to your Finder Toolbar to shrink images is a game-changer. From practical tips to tackling tech challenges, this episode of Mac Geek Gab ensures you stay ahead of the curve and, most importantly, don’t get caught off guard. Special thanks to Roger Harmon for engineering and mixing the audio live, and to Allison Sheridan for our fantastic cover image. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1046 for Monday, July 15th, 2024 July 15th: National Be a Dork Day Flashbacks at Macstock Stump The Geeks…Live! Kelly – My iPhone keeps asking me to reset my password. Why? Lynda – I’m getting a security error regularly on my iPad. What is it? John F. Braun – Why won’t iCloud finish Syncing this one document…and which is it? Cirrus How does Adam Feel about Generative AI? Sponsors SPONSOR: Fastmail. Make email better for you with Fastmail. Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at Fastmail.com/MGG. SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. More Stumping! Gary- Contacts are Disappearing Photos on iPad Fails when Adding to a Share Opening Links in Safari “A problem repeatedly occurred” What else have you done recently? Why were there Mystery Bags on the stage and what are they? Pat – How do I use the command key with my iPad without a keyboard Creating Malware Shortcuts Quick Tip — Add an app to your Finder Toolbar to shrink images ImageOptim Squash for Mac MGG 1046 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, you’ll dive deep into the need for speed with answers to Carsten’s question of NVMe Gen 5 versus Gen 4. You’ll learn the differences between NVMe, M.2, and SATA, and get the lowdown on essential peripherals like the Satechi Mac mini-shaped USB hub, OWC ThunderBlade, HyperDrive Next Snap-On USB-C SSD Enclosure, and HyperDrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure. With this knowledge, you can ensure your Mac setup runs at peak performance. Terry’s question about whether 8GB of RAM is enough for a new Mac sparks a thorough discussion on the intricacies of swap versus real RAM, especially in the context of Apple’s Unified Memory architecture. Is more RAM always better, or does Apple’s innovative approach change the game? You’ll find out how to make the most of your Mac’s memory without overspending. Stay informed and Don’t Get Caught with insufficient RAM! Starting the episode, you’ll discover a range of handy Quick Tips to optimize your Apple experience. From Dustin’s tip on printing a website in Reader Mode to Dom Bettinelli’s reminder to re-enable iCloud Photos, these tips are packed with practical advice. Marty shares how to mirror your Apple Watch, while Mark M helps you identify Apple Silicon vs. Intel from just the keyboard. Gary warns about battery drain issues linked to the 1969 date, and there’s a crucial reminder to be aware of your VPN kill switch. Tony’s advice on enabling Apple Watch Water Lock to avoid errant taps and the emergency trigger function adds another layer of utility. These quick tips ensure you stay ahead of potential pitfalls and Don’t Get Caught off guard. Press play…and enjoy! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1045 for Monday, July 8th, 2024 July 8th: National Video Game Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 Dustin-QT-Printing a Website in Reader Mode 00:02:04 Dom Bettinelli-QT-Don’t Forget to re-enable iCloud Photos 00:07:20 Marty-QT-Apple Watch Mirroring 00:11:09 Mark M-QT-Identify Apple Silicon vs. Intel just from keyboard 00:14:13 Gary-QT-Beware battery drain and the 1969 date issue 00:19:49 Be Aware of Your VPN Kill Switch 00:26:15 Tony-QT-Enable Apple Watch Water Lock to Keep Errant Taps from Disturbing your Workouts 00:28:51 Press and Hold Side Button on Apple Watch to Trigger an Emergency Sponsors 00:31:04 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!  00:32:41 Scott-Remote Mac Question Setup Apple Remote Desktop Apple’s TCP and UDP Ports Remote Access to Unmanned Mac Jump Desktop ($15) LogMeIn Screens and Screens Connect AnyDesk 00:44:56 David-Should I leave apps running all the time? Marco Arment’s Quitter 00:51:35 Carsten-The Need for Speed Difference between NVMe Gen 5 vs Gen 4 NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA Satechi Mac mini-shaped USB hub OWC ThunderBlade HyperDrive Next Snap-On USB-C SSD Enclosure HyperDrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure 01:04:16 Terry-Is 8GB Enough for a new Mac? Swap vs. Real Ram…does it matter with Apple’s Unified Memory? Maybe not 01:18:02 MGG 1045 Outtro MacStock Coupon Code: MACGEEKGAB saves you $30! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1044, where you join Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson for a packed episode full of quick tips and expert answers. Todd kicks things off with a smart travel tip: log into your streaming services before you hit the road. Patrick introduces you to the power of Duck Duck Go Bangs, while Martin advises on disabling Spotlight in macOS 15 Dev Beta 1. PCUnix highlights the versatility of ChatGPT, and Bob shows you how to avoid junk data in online forms with a long press. Jane gets her questions about the Mac Photos App answered, DJ Mac learns to connect ChatGPT to Siri, and Jeremy finds a solution for screen recording troubles. Remember, don’t get caught unprepared with these savvy tips and tricks! The episode continues with Harvey solving the cut-and-paste dilemma, Bob discussing SSD write speeds, and Michael pondering Apple’s future shortcuts. You’ll also discover Cool Stuff Found like Robert’s Juicy Crumb for using a 5K iMac as a monitor and Brian’s update on the Keep-Downloaded option for iCloud Drive. Harvey rounds things off with a mention of MyScript Calculator. Packed with useful advice and cool discoveries, this episode ensures you stay ahead in the tech game. Don’t get caught missing out on these insights! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1044 for Monday, July 1st, 2024 July 1st: American Zoo Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 Todd-QT-Login to your streaming services BEFORE leaving on a trip 00:05:46 Patrick-QT-Duck Duck Go Bangs 00:08:45 Martin-QT-PSA – Disable spotlight on macOS 15 Dev Beta 1 00:10:29 PCUnix-QT-When using ChatGPT, remember you can ask it to summarize in any format you like Claude AI 00:13:40 Bob-QT-Avoid garbage data in online forms with long press 00:17:29 Todd-QT-You don’t need a Log My Weight shortcut anymore. Sponsors 00:21:42 SPONSOR: Ecamm Live is the all-in-one live streaming and video production studio for Mac Get one month free of Ecamm Live using promo code ‘macgeekgab’ at checkout. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:23:10 Jane-Questions about Mac Photos App Repair Your Apple Photos Library PowerPhotos 00:30:30 DJ Mac-How do I connect ChatGPT to Siri today? Control Apple TV Volume from Your iPhone S-GPT Shortcut 00:41:15 Jeremy-Screen Recording Difficulties – Potential Alternative? Capto Screen Capture for Mac 00:48:47 Harvey-Cut and Paste yields Question Marks in an Unknown Font Pass4Wallet 00:55:56 Bob-1040-Varying SSD write speeds could be Garbage Collection 00:58:49 Michael-Will Apple Intelligence Help Shortcuts? 01:06:31 We Don’t Have Pink Slips Cool Stuff Found 01:07:41 Robert-CSF-Juicy Crumb – Hardware to use a 5K iMac as a monitor 01:10:48 Brian-CSF-New iOS and macOS have Keep-Downloaded Option for iCloud Drive folders and files 01:12:26 Harvey-CSF-MyScript Calculator already exists 01:15:00 MGG 1044 Outtro MacStock Coupon Code: MACGEEKGAB saves you $30! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1043 with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they unleash a treasure trove of Quick Tips and answers to your burning questions. Discover how long-pressing a key on macOS unveils accents and special characters, adding Shazam to your Control Center for instant music ID, and leveraging your iPhone for scanning documents. The trio also dives into the Setapp vs. Bundle models, explores using a 5K iMac as an external display, and offers insights on using software and hardware for enhanced screen extension. Tackle your backup concerns head-on with practical tips, such as using PowerPhotos for local photo backups and understanding Time Machine’s role in iCloud Photos Library backup. They discuss the safety of using Backblaze for iCloud Drive and how to recover data from a formatted SSD with tools like Disk Drill and Stellar for Mac. Get amped with Cool Stuff Found, featuring apps like CloudMounter and Cyberduck, and gadgets like the Tayasui Sketches app for Wacom users and high-end robovacs. Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared—stay savvy with Mac Geek Gab! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1043 for Monday, June 24th, 2024 June 24: Midsummer The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Dave-QT-On macOS, long-press a letter on your keyboard to see accents and special versions with numbers beneath! PopChar 00:05:40 Uncle Jamie-QT-Add Shazam to Control Center Gracenote Database of Songs 00:09:18 Adam-QT-Scanning on your iPhone instead of Taking a Photo forScore Documents by Readdle 00:16:35 CSF-CloudMounter Cyberduck Transmit Forkflight 00:22:40 The Setapp vs. Bundle Models Sponsors 00:26:00 SPONSOR: Fastmail. Make email better for you with Fastmail. Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at Fastmail.com/MGG. 00:27:37 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:29:28 Dan-Can I use my 5K iMac as an External Display? Luna Display 00:35:40 Prof Josh-QT-Use Jump Desktop as an External Monitor OWC Headless Dongle macOS Screen Extension Backup Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:46:27 Jeff-What’s the Simplest Way to Backup Local Photos? PowerPhotos 00:53:02 Sandro-Does Time Machine back up my iCloud Photos Library? 00:54:49 John-Is it safe to use Backblaze to backup my iCloud Drive? Don’t Put Your Dropbox Folder in your Desktop or Documents folder 00:58:31 Andrew-How to recover data from a formatted SSD? Disk Drill Stellar for Mac Data Rescue Show Business 01:04:25 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Cool Stuff Found 01:07:42 Flying Pete’s Plane to Macstock! Use MACGEEKGAB to get $30 off your registration for Macstock 01:09:43 Pete-CSF-Tayasui Sketches (for Mac or iPad or iOS) Great when used with Wacom Wacom One 13 Touch Pen Display 01:12:27 Dave-CSF-Robovacs that Dave uses: Anker’s Eufy S1 Pro ($1,499…but it’ll come down) and Roborock QRevo ($769…or $899) 01:20:07 Adam-CSF-Have a Small Wins Bell 01:22:42 MGG 1043 Outtro MacStock Coupon Code: MACGEEKGAB saves you $30! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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! MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Celebrate Mac Geek Gab’s 19th anniversary with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into quick tips, listener questions, and cool stuff found. The episode kicks off with a shoutout to World Tessellation Day and, of course, a a look forward to Mac Geek Gab beginning its twentieth year! The Quick Tips segment is packed with gems like using the Google app to recognize a song you hum, dragging icons from Control Center to the Menubar, and a discussion about the new owners of Bartender. Learn about the importance of unplugging your office for some tech therapy, backing up cloud-stored files with CCC Backup, and setting up Apple Pay for developers on macOS 15. Keep the pace up by slowing down Mission Control with a terminal command and using your Apple Watch to identify circuits. Dive deeper into listener questions with tips on configuring Safari’s “Open Links with Profile” list using Velja and Open In, and managing Time Machine on an existing external disk. Discover solutions for email archiving with Mail Steward, Google Workspace, and Mail Archiver X, and stop Maps from offering unwanted directions. In the Cool Stuff Found segment, check out the iOS 18 Beta App Compatibility Chart, Howard Oakley’s Mints, and the Pass2U Wallet for custom Apple Wallet passes. Remember, with Mac Geek Gab’s 19 years of wisdom, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest tech insights and tricks! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1042 for Monday, June 17th, 2024 00:03:29 Hey, 19! June 17th: World Tesselation Day Mac Geek Gab’s 19th Birthday! First MGG First MacCast (and Adam’s first post announcing the new podcast) Quick Tips 00:00:01 Uncle Jamie-QT-Google App Can Recognize a Song you Hum 00:05:14 Mark M-QT-You can Drag Icons from Control Center to the Menubar 00:07:06 James-PSA-Bartender under new, mostly-silent, owners 00:13:18 Jedd-QT-I unplug everything in my office every six months…for therapy! 00:17:14 Grumpy-QT-CCC Backup has an option to back-up cloud-stored files like those on iCloud Drive 00:18:15 Chris-QT-Regarding the hassle of setting up ApplePay for developers …and related: macOS Sequoia will allow iCloud Sign-ins when Virtualized 00:22:18 Jim-QT-Use your Apple Watch to Identify Circuits 00:24:51 PorthosJon-QT-Slow down Mission Control/Spaces’ switching speed with Terminal Command defaults write com.apple.dock workspaces-edge-delay -float 2.0; killall Dock 00:30:22 JMM-PSA-iCloud Drive doesn’t back-up overwritten files Sponsors 00:33:14 SPONSOR: Ecamm Live is the all-in-one live streaming and video production studio for Mac Get one month free of Ecamm Live using promo code ‘macgeekgab’ at checkout. 00:34:50 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:36:25 Don-How do I configure Safari’s “Open Links with Profile” list? Velja Open In 00:43:56 Rick-Can I Use Time Machine on an Existing External Disk? 00:48:50 Deborah-What about Adam’s Email Archive? Mail Steward Google Workspace Mail Archiver X 00:59:21 Prof Josh-How do I stop Maps from offering me directions on where it thinks I want to go? Tideline Public House Cool Stuff Found 01:06:35 Adrian-CSF-iOS 18 Beta App Compatibility Chart 01:12:07 KiwiGraham-CSF-Mints from Howard Oakley 01:15:20 RandyWalker-CSF-Pass2U Wallet for putting your own passes/cards in Apple Wallet 01:20:19 MGG 1042 Outtro MacStock Coupon Code: MACGEEKGAB saves you $30! Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode as Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton unpack the highlights from Apple’s WWDC Keynote. You’ll get the scoop on macOS Sequoia with its new iPhone mirroring feature and the much-anticipated password app coming to macOS. iOS 18 brings RCS support, satellite messaging, and the innovative “Send Later” feature in Messages. Plus, there’s the AI-based search and FaceTime’s remote control feature. You’ll also hear about watchOS 11’s new Vitals app and the exciting Double Tap API for developers. Don’t miss out on iPadOS 18’s long-awaited calculator and visionOS 2’s new gestures and travel mode. The discussion also touches on Apple’s push into AI with Apple Intelligence and their Private Cloud Compute Model, plus Xcode 16’s Swift Assist, making development smoother than ever. Stay ahead of the tech curve and remember, Always Be Performing and Don’t Get Caught unprepared in the fast-paced world of Apple updates. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1041 for Monday, June 10th, 2024 June 10th: National Black Cow Day 00:03:30 Dolby Atmos Sonos Beam 2 NVIDIA SHIELD Pro 00:06:15 macOS Sequoia Safari is the new Internet Explorer macOS iPhone Mirroring Password app coming to macOS 00:19:10 iOS 18 TV Time Messages in iOS 18 RCS Support Messages Via Satellite Send Later in Messages FaceTime Remote Control in a Device Offline Trail/Hiking AllTrails AI-based Search 00:37:43 Is Adam’s CPU slowing him down 00:38:58 watchOS 11 watchOS 11 Vitals App Double Tap API for developers 00:44:53 iPadOS 18 iPadOS 18’s new Calculator 00:50:08 tvOS Sponsors 00:51:39 SPONSOR: ExpressVPN – Stop missing out on great TV and get thousands of new shows with ExpressVPN, and get three extra months free at ExpressVPN.com/MGG 00:53:27 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:55:07 visionOS 2 New gestures Mouse Support Travel Mode (for Trains or Passenger Mode) 00:59:53 AI = Apple Intelligence Apple Private Cloud Compute Model 01:11:10 Xcode 16 Swift Assist 01:22:54 MGG 1041 Outtro Use code MACGEEKGAB to save $30 at MacStock 2024 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, dive into the latest Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that will keep your Mac life smooth and efficient. Time Machine gets a tweak with hourly, daily, and weekly options, while Zoom for Apple TV lets you disable Center Stage and manually control zoom and center. Learn about T-Mobile for international calls, using Google Voice, and the handy Digital Color Meter Mac app. Plus, find out how iCloud keeps backups of your contacts and fix that pesky Apple Pay double-click issue. The catchphrase “Don’t Get Caught” is your reminder to stay ahead of the curve with these essential tips. Listeners’ questions bring even more insights. Ralph wants to know why file copies slow down, and John seeks tips for narrowing search results on the Mac. We discuss moving OneDrive or iCloud Drive to an external drive, explore smart plug replacements for Wemo, and setting light or speaker volumes to specific percentages. Discover the budget-friendly Onn TV Box for streaming and AirReceiver for Android or Chromecast. Don’t miss out on reviews of microphones and grill thermometers, too! As always, Mac Geek Gab is your go-to source for the best Mac tips and tricks – don’t get caught without us! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1040 for Monday, June 3rd, 2024 June 3rd: Repeat Day (RePete day?) The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Time Machine now has options for Hourly, Daily, and Weekly 00:03:19 TimeMachineEditor 00:05:48 QT-Zoom for Apple TV lets you disable Center Stage *and* then control zoom and center manually Reincubate Camo 00:09:23 Lew-QT-CSF- T-Mobile for International Calls – AnonymSMS for Texts Google Voice Yoink 00:12:20 Todd-QT-Digital Color Meter Mac App SIP (also part of Setapp) 00:16:15 QT-Use the eyedropper in Pages (an other apps) to set the color of your image/font 00:17:23 Mark-QT-iCloud Keeps Backups of your Contacts 00:19:55 Jeff-QT-Fixing Apple Pay Double Click -v- Touch issue. Apple’s Apple Pay Test Site 00:23:18 HuskerDiver-QT-Apple TV Aerial Screensaver Will Show You Location Descriptions You can also swipe on the remote to change Aerial locations NVIDIA SHIELD Sponsors 00:28:48 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:30:18 Ralph-Why do my file copies slow down to a crawl after a while? 00:41:25 John-QT and ?-Searches in Messages and Mail FindAnyFile Narrow Search Results on the Mac 00:51:08 Pete-Move OneDrive or iCloud Drive to an external drive in spite of macOS Limitations? Will iCloud Drive Cross SymLinks? (answer: probably not) TwelveSouth iMac Stands 01:01:57 Kim-Replacement for Wemo Switch? iDevices Switches and Smart Plugs LifX Bulbs Meross HomeKit Wyze 01:07:11 Set Lights (or speaker volume) to percentages Cool Stuff Found 01:07:58 Joe-CSF-1024-The Onn TV Box is a $20 4K Android TV Streaming Box 01:08:57 Andrew Woodward-CSF-AirReceiver for Android or Chromecast lets you AirPlay to non-Apple devices ($2.99) 01:10:00 Bart-CSF-Reminders MenuBar 01:11:06 JT-CSF-512 Audio Tempest for only $35 Earthworks ETHOS Dynamics vs. Condensers 01:18:31 CSF-MeatIt Plus Grill Thermometer 01:24:50 MGG 1040 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast, dive into a trove of quick tips and tech tricks to streamline your Apple experience. Jim kicks things off by showing you how to drag images or hyperlinks into a new browser tab for efficiency. Mark M. follows up with a tip on rotating images in Preview using the Option key, while Daoud demonstrates how to quickly switch iPhone apps with the Home Bar. Dave, Adam, and Pete discuss the intuitiveness of macOS and iOS, and share a light-hearted story about babies prank-calling Steve Wozniak. PCUnix reminds you to check the tip of your Apple Pencil if it stops working, and Grumpy shares how to properly enable Wi-Fi when connected via Ethernet to keep your Mac running smoothly with Continuity features. Bob’s tip on normalizing tab switching with BetterTouchTool and James’s advice on dragging items between Spaces round out this section with practical gestures and app recommendations like Yoink and Pastebot. The episode continues with your questions answered. Felix learns how to stop Spotlight from indexing too frequently with tools like OnyX and CleanMyMac X. Doug tackles interference issues during presentations using Keynote, while David gets advice on teaching his iPhone new spellings. For reliable screen sharing amongst two Mac users, your three favorite geeks recommend tools like Splashtop and Zoom. Finally, Mark Fowler discusses the best ways to receive texts and calls while traveling abroad, highlighting services like SkypeIn and Google Voice. Remember, Don’t Get Caught without these handy tips and tricks to enhance your Apple ecosystem. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1039 for Monday, May 27th, 2024 May 27: Memorial Day (also National Sunscreen Day) The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Jim-QT-Drag an Image or Hyperlink to a New Browser Tab State Lines & Porpoises 00:04:09 Mark M-QT-Option Click Preview’s Rotation Button to Rotate to the Right Three Lefts DO Make a Right You Can Bluetooth a Keyboard to Your iPhone 00:08:16 Daoud-QT-Quickly Switch iPhone Apps with Home Bar 00:12:03 The intuitiveness of macOS and iOS 00:14:34 Babies were prank calling Woz 00:17:03 PCUnix-QT-If Your Apple Pencil Isn’t Working…Check The Tip  New Tips – Cheaper on Amazon 00:19:17 Grumpy-QT-When Ethernet-connected, enable Wi-Fi but don’t connect to any network 00:22:43 Bob-QT-Normalize tab switching with BetterTouchTool (or something like it) Gesture Triggers from Keyboard Maestro 00:28:08 James-QT-Drag items between Spaces Paste Clipboard Manager Yoink Pastebot 00:35:21 QT-Add Tracks to Spotify Playlist By Simply Pasting In Links Gig Gab Podcast Sponsors 00:40:59 SPONSOR: Ecamm Live is the all-in-one live streaming and video production studio for Mac Get one month free of Ecamm Live using promo code ‘macgeekgab’ at checkout. 00:42:26 SPONSOR: Fastmail. Make email better for you with Fastmail. Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at Fastmail.com/MGG. Your Questions Answered!  00:43:55 Felix-How to Stop Spotlight from Indexing so Frequently? OnyX CleanMyMac X https://www.unixsherpa.com/solution/clear-spotlight-index/ tldr homebrew sudo mdutil -E / [to erase your Spotlight Index] Cake for Homebrew 00:53:07 Doug-Is Interference Hanging My Presentation? OBS for Streaming 00:59:43 David-How do I teach my iPhone a new Spelling? Okay is a Four-Letter Word 01:03:57 Blocktek-How can I make Messages Screen Sharing more Reliable? Splashtop Screen Sharing Menulet Zoom Jump Desktop 01:13:15 Mark Fowler-What’s the best way to receive texts and calls while traveling abroad? SkypeIn Google Voice 01:18:13 Show Business MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment 01:19:38 MGG 1039 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, dive into what Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton are watching for National Streaming Day. From the intriguing documentary “STEVE! A Steve Martin Documentary” to intense dramas like “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” the hosts cover a wide array of must-watch shows. They also recommend “Welcome to Wrexham,” “Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out,” and “Acapulco” for a diverse viewing experience. Each host shares their personal favorites, providing listeners with a well-rounded list of binge-worthy content. Maximize your tech efficiency with the latest Quick Tips, including how to swipe up in Apple Watch Workouts for real-time details and copying to the clipboard without formatting on iPhone. Learn essential Apple Watch battery-saving tricks and how to prepare your old Mac for resale. The hosts also answer pressing listener questions, like solving Apple Watch battery woes and re-indexing Spotlight. Enhance your online safety with a primer about how Tailscale works, and get the scoop on cool new finds like DNSHistory and BandMatch. Tune in and remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without these essential tech tips and show recommendations! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1038 for Monday, May 20th, 2024 00:02:38 May 20: National Streaming Day –– What are we each watching? Watch STEVE! A Steve Martin Documentary Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight Tracker Welcome to Wrexham Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out Whiplash Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul Yellowstone & 1883 & 1923 Roadkill Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (and Sports Night) Acapulco Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Swipe Up in Apple Watch Workouts to see Real-Time Details 00:20:30 Alex-QT-Copy To Clipboard WITHOUT Formatting on iPhone 00:22:30 Enable “Start Workout Reminders” on Apple Watch 00:23:12 Jim-QT-Disable Wake on Wrist Raise to Save Battery 00:26:29 Jonathan-Solving Apple Watch Battery Woes Apple Watch iPhone App > General > Reset > Reset Sync Data 00:29:29 QT-What to do when selling an Old Mac How to Download and Install macOS Sponsors 00:31:17 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. 00:33:02 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:34:50 William-Spotlight keeps failing and needing to be re-indexed…why? 00:40:11 Greg-How to Quickly Get to 1st eMail in iPadOS 00:41:10 Perry-Why is Mail Misidentifying Me? MailMaven 00:49:54 Richard-What is Tailscale and Does It Protect Me while On Public Wi-Fi? 01:01:33 Rich-How to Watch TV from Overseas? Channels Channels FuboTV Project for NBC and others 01:03:32 Chris-My iPhone Autoplays with Bluetooth and CarPlay Show Business 00:58:26 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 01:11:27 Uncle Jamie-CSF-DNSHistory to find the old IP of an expired site How and why to edit your /etc/hosts file 01:14:06 LawyerJeff-CSF-BandMatch for musicians to meet other musicians 01:15:51 Joe-CSF-Zotify to backup your Spotify music 01:19:17 CSF-SiriusXM Top 1000 Country and Classic Rock Channels 01:21:38 MGG 1038 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1037, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton have packed the episode with indispensable tips and updates, starting with one from listener Ben about using Option-Space in Finder for a full-screen Quick Look. Then it’s on to swiftly moving between tabs in Safari with Control-Tab, and optimizing your use of Airtags as innovative beacons and triggers. Don’t miss out on harnessing AI to create personalized wallpapers, and make sure your read receipts in Messages are working as intended. The latest Apple event brings exciting updates too, featuring new iPad Pros, iPad Airs, and major upgrades to Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, and your two geeks discuss their reactions to all of it! In the question and answer segment, Dave & Adam tackle problems like correcting your Mac’s time settings with a simple terminal command and deciding whether to migrate your system or start fresh with a ‘nuke-and-pave’ approach. Learn how to approach DKIM records to ensure your emails aren’t bouncing back and explore tools like 1Focus for enhanced screen time management and New.Space for securely transmitting sensitive documents. Remember, in the ever-evolving tech landscape, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared! 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1037 for Monday, May 13th, 2024 May 13: Top Gun Day The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Ben-QT-Option-Space in Finder for Full-Screen Quick Look 00:03:28 Troy-QT-In Safari, Control-Tab moves you from Tab to Tab 00:07:31 Mike-QT-Set the distance on proximity reminders 00:10:30 Using an Airtag as a beacon and trigger 00:12:02 David in Missouri-QT-Use AI to generate custom wallpaper 00:15:37 DLH-1034-Read Receipts for Messages follow-up 00:20:02 Andrew-QT-1034-Remove Extraneous Text from Contacts’ Notes Field 00:23:28 Dan-QT-Encryption can slow down the mounting of Time Machine drives Sponsors 00:27:41 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. 00:29:17 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:30:51 Apple Event – New iPad Pros, New iPad Airs, New Logic Pro, New Final Cut Pro 00:37:28 Check in on Apple Vision Pro Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:46:31 Gil-Should I Migrate or Nuke-and-Pave? 00:53:29 Jeremiah-My Mac’s Time is Wrong…How do I fix it? sudo sntp -sS time.apple.com Lingon 00:57:48 Jedd-DKIM Records on my Custom Domain are Bouncing Mail DKIM Is A Four-Letter Word What are DMARC, DKIM, and SPF? DKIM Record Generator Test DKIM/DMARC/SPF with: LearnDMARC.com (thanks, GadgetComa!) Mail-Tester (thanks, Rod L!) MX Toolbox (thanks, Brian!) Cool Stuff Found 01:05:42 Dom Bettinelli-CSF-1Focus for tighter Screen Time controls 01:07:57 James-CSF-Use scutil to rename your Mac and remove the extra numbers correct command (thanks, Allison!): sudo scutil --set LocalHostName 01:11:21 Does sudo execute as root? (answer: yes!) 01:13:11 CSF-Narwal Freo X Plus ($399) and Freo X Ultra ($1399…with $300 off at Amazon) Beware The Robocalypse Yarbo 01:23:29 Anthony-CSF-1036–New.Space Allows for Securely Sending Sensitive Documents 01:25:04 MGG 1037 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab, you’re in for a treat with Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton as they delve deep into the nuances of everyday tech. Starting off, learn a clever Quick Tip from Uncle Jamie on how to use Preview for not just viewing but also adding, reordering, and merging PDFs—a true multitasker’s dream tool. But that’s not all, discover how disabling WPA3 could rejuvenate your stubborn IoT devices, ensuring they connect without a hitch. Struggling with your VPN? They’ve got you covered with solutions to avoid duplicate AirDrop destinations and unblock your mail sending woes. As the discussion heats up, Pete and Dave tackle some quirky tech challenges that might have you nodding in agreement or scratching your head. Did you know your 2.4GHz network penetrates brick walls more effectively than higher frequencies? And when it comes to sending sensitive documents securely, they suggest top tools like Tresorit Send and Dropbox Send to keep your private info under wraps. So, as you navigate these tech waters, remember: “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared. Tune into Mac Geek Gab for these insights and more, ensuring you stay one step ahead in the digital realm. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1036 for Monday, May 6th, 2024 May 6: National Beverage Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 Blocktek-QT-Use Caps Lock as a Shutdown Notification Indicator 00:03:41 Nescafe Milk Foamer Throat Coat Tea 00:05:50 Uncle Jamie-QT-Add, reorder, merge PDFs and more with Preview PDFExpert (available with a student discount with a .edu) 00:08:40 QT-Disable WPA3 on Your Network. Your IOT Devices Will Thank You Skylight Frame 00:18:55 Missing Adam Today 00:19:44 Phil-QT-VPNs can add duplicate AirDrop destinations 00:21:37 StephrabNYC18-Turn off your VPN when using Ticketmaster 00:24:59 PP- Sending Mail Getting Blocked… Receive OK – It was “TailScale” VPN Tailscale WhatIsMyIp.com Wireguard VPN 00:32:15 Can I Use Two VPNs Simultaneously? Sponsors 00:35:56 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:37:34 SPONSOR: Backblaze. Get a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/mgg. Go there, play with it, and start protecting yourself from potential bad times. Start Today! 00:39:03 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. 00:40:22 Pete Outsmarted Himself! 00:42:26 What the Heck Happened With Our Reset Apple ID Passwords? Making SWAGs Again Send Us Your SWAGs Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:54:49 JT Ray-Why Do I have Both Local and iCloud Desktop Folders? 00:57:00 Why Do I have Two Mail Accounts Listed? 01:02:23 JP-Duplicate File Finder? Gemini from MacPaw 01:07:40 James-Why do I need to connect IOT at 2.4GHz? 2.4GHz Goes Through Brick Walls Better Than Your Head 01:14:06 Matt-What’s the Best Way to Send Sensitive Documents to Tax Preparers? Tresorit Send Dropbox Send Box.com Adobe File Send 01:18:13 MGG 1036 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

This week on Mac Geek Gab 1035, dive into a treasure trove of quick tips and cool finds with your favorite tech trio, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. Discover how to leverage Siri to unearth unread messages or take hands-free notes—even with paint on your hands! Learn how to utilize smart plugs for automating troublesome tech at home, like that stubborn old Sonos or garage door opener. Did you know that bright LED bulbs could be interfering with your Wi-Fi? Keep this in mind to avoid tech hiccups. And remember, don’t get caught with your tech down on Email Debt Forgiveness Day! In the Cool Stuff Found segment, explore the potential of iOS’s ChatGPT app’s voice interaction, and consider Pandoc for effortless format conversions. Curious about running your 2019 iMac from an external USB SSD? There’s a tip for that too. Syncing issues between Mac and iPhone? Get the fix here. And don’t miss the scoop on eero’s latest networking solutions. Make your digital life smoother and stay ahead—after all, “Don’t Get Caught” means being prepared with the right knowledge from Mac Geek Gab. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1035 for Monday, April 29th, 2024 April 29: Viral Video Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Use Siri to find Unread Messages When “Unread Messages” won’t show you anything but Messages is still badged 00:03:14 Paul-QT-Hey, Siri Take a Note… / Pause (with paint on hands and airbuds in!) feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:06:00 Joe-QT-1034-Get Bookmarks Right From Safari’s Search Bar…and Have Siri Remind You At a Place 00:11:04 QT-Use a Smart Plug and automation to restart pesky devices (older Sonos, MyQ Garage Door Opener, More) 00:13:53 CSF-Meross HomeKit Compatible Garage Door Opener 00:15:56 Allison-CSF-Tailwind iQ3 garage door remote Meross Smart Plug 00:23:26 Uncle Jamie-CSF-ratGDO for controlling your garage door openers 00:25:08 Tim-PSA-1033-Bright LED Garage Light Bulbs Can Create Wi-Fi Interference 00:27:10 QT-Email Debt Forgiveness Day coming on April 30th ReplyAll Podcast Sponsors 00:28:50 SPONSOR: Ecamm Live is the all-in-one live streaming and video production studio for Mac Get one month free of Ecamm Live using promo code ‘macgeekgab’ at checkout. 00:30:35 Don’t Get Caught With Your Tech Down Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:32:40 UpsideDownFoodPyramid-How can I sync Apple Photos with Google Photos? 00:34:12 OurStanley-Can I run my 2019 iMac from External USB SSD? 00:39:29 DanWieder-Messages Not Syncing Between Mac and iPhone 00:48:07 MIke-Should we increase the number of things we learn each episode? 00:53:27 Log the name of people in your photos Show Business 00:57:09 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 01:00:18 PPete-CSF-iOS ChatGPT App’s Voice Interaction 01:03:35 Chicago Tom-CSF-1027–Pandoc to convert between different text formats 01:05:15 eero Max 7 Review and eero Pro 6E, too 01:12:43 Bombshell, the Hedy Lamarr Story 01:14:35 Paul-CSF-iCalBuddy to Access Calendar from Terminal icalbuddy -iep datetime,title eventsToday+14 01:16:12 Eliot-CSF-1034–TouchRetouch for cleaning up photos on iPhone (also Elbert, Allison, and more) HitPaw 01:19:11 MGG 1035 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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! MGG  Live Calendar MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews 224-888-GEEK The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton dive into a plethora of practical tips and deep dives, tailored just for you. Discover quick tips like pressing Command-back in Safari to open the previous page in a new tab or using Fn-Return to approximate the Enter key, enhancing your navigation skills seamlessly. They didn’t miss discussing event highlights such as KansasFest and MacStock VIII, bringing communities together in celebration of technology. For those looking to streamline their work with tools, they covered using Freeform with Zoom to save time and the multifunctional Dash Text Editor for your coding needs. The duo didn’t stop there; they shared insights on using focus modes to boost productivity and various shortcuts for creating PDFs across your devices. Ever thought about removing those pesky power lines from your photos effortlessly? They’ve got solutions! And if your digital life feels a bit cluttered, they provided solutions for syncing issues across devices with apps like BusyCal and CardHop. Remember, in the digital world, it’s crucial to stay efficient and prepared. So, don’t get caught unawares—tune in to Mac Geek Gab and elevate your tech game. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1034 for Monday, April 22nd, 2024 April 22: National I.T. Service Provider Day Quick Tips 00:00:01 Dimitar-QT-Press Command-back in Safari to open previous page in a new tab 00:03:11 Nige-QT-1030-Use Fn-Return to Approximate the Enter key 00:04:45 KansasFest MacStock VIII 00:08:07 Todd-QT-1032-Create a manual Birthdays Calendar 00:10:36 Chicago Tom-QT-Use Freeform with Zoom to save yourself an extra session Mac Power Users feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:13:30 Rob-QT-1030-Use Page up (and down!) in QuickLook, too 00:14:43 Dave from Arlington-QT-Bookmark Tab Groups on both Mac and iPhone Dash Text Editor 00:20:12 Using Focus Modes 00:23:36 Bill-QT-1033-Shortcuts for Creating PDFs in Safari and System-Wide Todd-QT-1033-Siri can also help you Scan a Document Sponsors 00:26:07 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:28:35 Barb-GC-How best to remove power lines from Photos? PhotoShop Pixelmator Pro Luminar AI will remove power lines! (at 01:22:26) 00:34:23 Darrin-What’s the fastest way to get to Safari Favorites on iPhone? Long Press is The Universal Tip 00:37:04 Bob-Why is it Spring and yet my Contacts are still Freezing? CardHop Fantastical 00:47:01 Todd-Fixing Reminders Syncing between Mac and iPhone BusyCal 00:52:25 Ask Siri to Add to a Note? 00:53:41 Michael-Which Synology DiskStation, a DS423+ or DS923+? 00:58:18 Read caching vs. Write Caching on DiskStation 01:01:31 Jeff-How is Thunderbird? Spark Email Be(a)ware of Opinionated Apps 01:12:25 Fred-I can’t add Mail to archive folders MailSteward Synology Mail Server vs. MailPlus Server 01:23:46 MGG 1034 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 Sponsors 00:41:45 SPONSOR: Backblaze. Get a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/mgg. Go there, play with it, and start protecting yourself from potential bad times. Start Today! 00:43:33 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. 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 iPad? Apple Arcade 01:03:28 Apple says Spatial Computing comes to Business with Apple Vision Pro 01:13:52 F-35 Augmented Reality Helmet 01:15:03 Ari-QT-Different M3 Laptops Support Different External Monitor Configs 01:16:09 Show Business MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm 01:19:45 MGG 1033 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 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

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 00:22:50 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:24:13 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 00:25:52 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 a Synology 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 documents 01:10:24 PorthosJon-CSF-Anker Travel Power Strip, the 140W Version 01:13:48 Ben-Use Sleepwatcher to build a Wi-Fi Reset on Wake Script 01:15:27 Text Blaze for Text Expansion Text Expander Keyboard Maestro 01:17:57 MGG 1032 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 00:36:33 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. 00:37:52 SPONSOR: ExpressVPN – Stop missing out on great TV and get thousands of new shows with ExpressVPN, and get three extra months free at ExpressVPN.com/MGG 00:39:22 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG50 with code MGG50 to get 50% off your first box. Backup Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:40:50 Kathy-Securely Storing Data on iCloud Drive? Proton Drive Cryptomator Paperless Apple’s Advanced Data Protection 00:50:35 Mark-How to keep backups of files on external drives? Backblaze.com ChronoSync 00:57:02 Using Multiple Ethernet Ports on Synology DiskStation Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:01:21 Steve-Why Are Old Apps Appearing in Open With? 01:05:21 Check your DVD Reader! Cool Stuff Found 01:06:58 Rod L-CSF-Files List Export to create lists of your files 01:08:05 Sparky-CSF-1030–MacScan3 Security & AntiVirus Software 01:09:48 Josh-CSF-Spatial Viewer for iOS and Meta Quest 01:14:10 rnDoug-CSF-Apple’s New John F. Braun Support Library 01:15:23 Rod L-CSF-Gray to run both Dark Mode and Light Mode apps simultaneously 01:19:56 Mac OS Ken for Apple News 01:21:44 MGG 1031 Outtro SoundDesk Korg nanoKONTROL Studio Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 00:27:53 SPONSOR: Backblaze. Get a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/mgg. Go there, play with it, and start protecting yourself from potential bad times. Start Today! 00:29:46 SPONSOR: Manscaped. Nothing like a little spring cleaning in your pants. Get 20% off and Free Shipping with code MGG at Manscaped.com 00:31:28 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. Networking Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:33:16 Kalle-How best to upgrade my network to mesh and add Ethernet? ASUS AiMesh TP-SG108 Switch UniFi Express UniFi Dream Router TP-Link Archer 00:51:31 Clif-Should I get Wi-Fi 6, 6E, or 7? eero Max 7 TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 01:06:07 Adam-1026-Don’t forget about routers that can act like Time Capsules MOAR Power! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  01:09:29 GC-Why does Siri ask about my Google Devices (that I don’t have)? 01:10:07 Jim-Do I Need Antivirus Software? Malwarebytes (in manual mode) Apple’s Firewall Apple’s System Integrity Protection (SIP) CleanMyMac X’s Malware Removal 01:17:37 MGG 1030 Outtro Mixed Live with SoundDesk for macOS Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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) Sponsors 00:21:30 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG50 with code MGG50 to get 50% off your first box. 00:23:10 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 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) Sponsor 00:46:05 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. More Questions! 00:47:46 Michael-How can I privately share videos with my family and non-Apple friends? YouTube Vimeo Rumble PartySnapper from Boinx 00:57:36 Tom-Which External Speakers Should I Use with My Mac? AudioEngine A2+ HomePod Mini Cool Stuff Found 01:04:51 CSF @ SXSW–Brane Audio Brane X smart speaker with tons of smooth low end 01:07:52 2ShortPlanks-CSF-1027-Using Flame for Bonjour Browsing of Local Network 01:11:00 CSF SoundDesk from LoudLab Loopback 01:19:27 MGG 1029 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 Sponsors 00:20:27 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:21:55 SPONSOR: Hims is changing men’s healthcare by providing convenient, quality care, 100% online. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/MGG. MOAR Cool Stuff Found 00:23:34 PP-CSF-Vasco Translator V4 00:27:49 Drewski-CSF-CNET Shopping Extension for online price comparisons 00:31:55 Jim-CSF-1025–Twelve South AirFly Pro for sharing audio with other people 00:34:47 CSF-GigSky eSIM in Mexico — best eSIM here yet. 00:36:57 Glen-CSF-1027–AirBuddy for seeing your AirPods battery status on your Mac (also in SetApp) 00:41:03 A bit about the way ads and sponsorships work on the show 00:44:19 CSF-Targus Cypress backpack for up to 16” MBP with Find My 00:47:37 CSF-HyperPack Pro with FindMy Quick Tips 00:53:40 Steve-QT-Use a Shared Note instead of texting in the middle of the night 00:56:52 Patrick-QT-Shortcut to Control Apple Watch Display for Battery Life Expressions app for Mac Show Business 01:02:43 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  01:05:39 Dom-Why is my watch battery suddenly running down very quickly? 01:10:21 Craig-1027-Podcast Volume Drift Might Be Related to Accidental Apple Watch Crown Spinning 01:13:42 Bronson-What is the best way to merge Apple iCloud Services into a Family Plan? 01:21:52 MGG 1028 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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! Sponsors 00:19:39 SPONSOR: Backblaze. Get a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/mgg. Go there, play with it, and start protecting yourself from potential bad times. Start Today! 00:21:22 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 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 Fieldguide WYSIWYG And You Have Our Sympathies 00:35:00 Jim-QT-Find Your Synology NAS Drive when network changes occur. 00:37:42 Tracking your IP address reservations at home DOCSIS Modem Interface at 192.168.100.1 00:43:12 Pete’s new T-Mobile Home Internet Sponsors 00:47:47 SPONSOR: Parallels. Run Windows on any Mac—Intel or Apple silicon—and experience a seamless integration between operating systems. Use code MGG15 for 15% off! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:49:41 Chris-Thunderbolt Display on Windows Laptop 00:54:10 Mace-How to Change iCloud eMail Password? 01:00:04 Michael-Thoughts on this audio “bug”? Balance Lock SoundSource 01:05:57 Why does the volume change when I’m listening to podcasts on my iPhone? 01:09:06 Jason-What DALL-E Prompts are used to create show art? ChatGPT MGG 1009 with the Goat Rodeo 01:16:25 CSF-Mirai Next Gen Speaker 01:18:00 Don’t get caught with damaged hearing Eargasm Soundbrenner Minuendo Loop Earplugs Sensaphonics DB Check Pro 01:25:54 MGG 1027 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:27:17 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. 00:28:36 SPONSOR: Nom Nom. Your pet’s a member of the family–Give them Nom Nom. Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at TryNom.com/MGG Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:29:57 Gene-Do I need to backup? 00:40:20 Use iCloud for Ease of Use 00:43:37 Tony-Check your Mac’s Network Service Order to be sure you’re getting the right speeds 00:47:16 Antony-I keep accidentally tapping notifications! 00:57:14 Kruzer-What’s the best strategy for replacing drives in Synology DiskStations? 01:02:42 What to do when a Synology Tray latch fails? Replacement Synology Tray Latches 01:05:49 Show Business MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Cool Stuff Found 01:08:25 Jon-CSF-Just The Recipe for giving you a recipe without all the web gunk (and then Pestle, Recipe Keeper, Paprika, Mela)1 01:15:26 Matt.One-CSF-Use MagSafe Mounts in the Kitchen While Cooking Zagg Telescoping stand 01:18:19 MGG 1026 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 Sponsors 00:31:36 SPONSOR: Hims is changing men’s healthcare by providing convenient, quality care, 100% online. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/MGG. 00:32:57 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG50 with code MGG50 to get 50% off your first box. 00:34:31 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:35:53 Mike-What AirPlay 2 Receivers Are Available? Belkin SoundForm Connect WiiM Mini WiiM Pro Audioengine B-Fi 00:43:43 Leofwin-How do I safely leave Evernote behind? Evernote Pricing Microsoft OneNote Synology NoteStation 00:49:48 Vision Pro and Apps and Pricing Loona for Vision Pro 00:58:02 James-Should I have one Thunderbolt hub or three? 01:08:12 Skylar-Can I pair two sets of AirPods to one iPad to watch a movie? Cool Stuff Found 01:11:11 PorthosJon-CSF-Get a Lens Pen to clean Vision Pro lenses and more 01:17:59 rnDoug-CSF-1023-Widgy Lets you create widgets with super-nerdy info 01:21:52 MGG 1025 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 00:44:40 SPONSOR: BBEdit 15 is out! Now with Minimaps, Expandable “Cheat Sheets”, a ChatGPT Worksheet and much, much more. Get a new 30-day trial today to check it all out! Cool Stuff Found 00:46:12 CSF-Brother HL-L2405W Wireless Printer Brother Multifunction Duplex Wireless Printer (this is essentially the one John has!) 00:55:42 CSF-ForeFlight Voyager for Vision Pro IATA codes and ICAO codes F-35 Helmet 01:00:55 Andrew-CSF-Google Chromecast HD is great for traveling! Tip: Use Apps-Only Mode 01:03:34 CSF-NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is a great Plex client, media streamer…and more. 4K HDR, lossless audio 01:09:52 DLH-CSF-Plex offers Streaming Movie Rentals 01:12:13 Patrick-Beware the Clever Scammers! Apate Scammer-Thwarting ChatBot Scammer Payback 01:19:53 JFB-CSF-Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Notability System Status Pro HW Monitor 01:29:00 MGG 1024 Outtro John F. Braun on Twitter Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 Sponsors 00:26:24 SPONSOR: Hims is changing men’s healthcare by providing convenient, quality care, 100% online. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/MGG. 00:27:42 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:29:07 Antony-Why Doesn’t iCloud Let me upload HEIC via the Web? 00:31:05 Dean-In Search Of a Better macOS Photo Manager? Mylio Photos 00:34:31 Jane-Unable to Set Significant Location on iOS? (also a problem for Stolen Device Protection) Choosing Significant Locations 00:42:33 Reddy-Messages are appearing on my Mac but not my iPhone 00:47:04 Jan-Can I Display The Name of My Current Wi-Fi Network without going to Settings? Widgetsmith WifiMan 00:51:22 Show Business MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 00:54:11 CSF-Spigen ArcField Watch Stand 00:57:02 CSF-Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) 01:00:47 CSF-Chipolo Perfectly Imperfect FindMy Card saves me money and embarrassment! 01:04:15 Bill-CSF-Mac at 40 Special Event and web archive of fun stuff! Revolution In The Valley 01:07:37 MGG 1023 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 00:22:18 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. 00:23:41 SPONSOR: Nom Nom. Your pet’s a member of the family–Give them Nom Nom. Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at TryNom.com/MGG Smart Home  00:25:22 Cory-Using HomeAssistant to manage EVERYTHING Caseta Light Switches 00:36:27 Scott-How can I see a log of what HomeKit did? HomeKit Security Log Logging HomeKit data to Google Sheets for free: walkthrough 00:41:36 Craig-CSF-Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener Companion Converter 00:44:48 OldGuy-Use Motion Sensors and LED Light Strips to Light The Way for Midnight Bathroom Runs TJOY Smart LED Light Strip THIRD Reality Zigbee Motion Sensor YeeLight Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:51:30 Brian-Text Replacement Syncing TextExpander Rocket Typist Setapp 00:58:15 Bob-Travel Power Converter and ESim Questions Universal Travel Adapter eSIMdb Cool Stuff Found 01:05:59 Richard-CSF-Minix NEO P3 100W Charger & Weather on the Way; also Drive Weather 01:09:08 Andrew-CSF-MyRadar Weather Radar adds CarPlay Support 01:10:03 CSF-PopSockets AI Show-and-Tell 01:13:01 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-TMNotifier to get emails about Time Machine (also, an AppleCare Dispatch story) 01:15:13 Bruce-1021–MenuMeters LIVES! 01:18:19 MGG 1022 Outtro Omnium Brewing Tropical Rainhops Drizly Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 00:35:29 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. 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 01:01:53 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. MOAR QUESTIONS AND TIPS! 01:03:44 Steve-1010-Set Your Mac not to ask you for a sudo password If you edit your /etc/sudoers file (with visudo), and find the line that reads: %admin          ALL = (ALL) ALL and change it to %admin          ALL = (ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL 01:06:40 Gary-O2 Sensing App on Watch… New Sales Only or Updates to remove? 01:11:23 DarthSebulba-What is the best way to monitor my Mac’s temperature sensors? Exelban/Stats Fanny Widget MacMade/Hot iStat Menus 01:15:17 MGG 1021 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 00:21:18 SPONSOR: BBEdit 15 is out! Now with Minimaps, Expandable “Cheat Sheets”, a ChatGPT Worksheet and much, much more. Get a new 30-day trial today to check it all out! 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 eCamm Live 00:57:35 Wayne-Which Standalone Router is Best? RT6600ax WRX560 Eero NETGEAR Orbi TP-Link Deco UniFi Express GL.inet Beryl X Travel Router Amazon 01:13:50 Show Business MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm 01:15:53 MGG 1020 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 CES 2024 Coverage Sponsors SPONSOR: CCC Backup. Looking for something better than Time Machine? Visit CarbonCopyCloner.com/MGG and get 15% off of CCC with code MGGCES24. 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. 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 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 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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 The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 SPONSOR: CCC Backup. Looking for something better than Time Machine? Visit CarbonCopyCloner.com/MGG and get 15% off of CCC with code MGGCES24. 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. 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 00:15:54 eSight 00:18:17 Brandenburg Labs 00:21:36 MGG 1018 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

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 CES Coverage Sponsor 01:04:28 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 Cool Stuff Found 01:05:57 CES Coverage Planning 01:08:23 Matt-CSF-Unclutter for Mac captures notes easily 01:10:13 Pharmacist Foster-CSF-ShortcutDetective to suss out keyboard shortcuts ShortStop 01:12:51 Dom-CSF-1016-Use SwitchBot Bot to control any garage door Useless Machine 01:18:20 CSF-WALTR Pro for converting and transferring files to your iPhone iMazing 01:21:38 Use Hot Corners to Start a Quick Note 01:24:03 MGG 1017 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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 Sponsors 00:29:17 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 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 00:46:26 Mike-Enable Contact Key Verification for more secure iMessage Key Signing Parties 00:49:37 Harvey Does Journal App have a Search Function? (short answer no) 00:55:02 Gene-Where Should I Begin with Smart Home? LIFX Bulbs Philips Hue Bulbs Meross Outlets Nest Thermostat Schlage Smart Locks 01:03:21 Thanks to our CES 2024 Sponsors Carbon Copy Cloner MacUpdater Kolide Cool Stuff Found 01:05:08 CSF-Jackbox Games for a group (in person and remote!) 01:08:07 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment 01:10:05 CSF-Free your Audible library with Libation, Prologue, and OpenAudible 01:14:32 Rod L-CSF-GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router with Tailscale Integration 01:20:02 MGG 1016 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Follow us on Mastodon Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Adam Christianson on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon Mona for Mastodon (for Mac, iPhone, iPad) Adam Christianson on X/Twitter 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

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-Use Command 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? Maccast 2023-09-18 ChronoSync 01:05:17 Mark-1014-Use email-to-SMS gateway with Later.io for delayed SMS SMS to Email Gateway List ReminderGuru Thanks to our CES 2024 Sponsors Kolide Carbon Copy Cloner MacUpdater Cool Stuff Found 01:12:03 Adam Cost Dave Money – CarLink 5.0 01:20:40 MGG 1015 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

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 Sponsor 00:31:18 SPONSOR: Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/60mgg and use code 60mgg to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months of these fantastic meal kits. 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? Line app SlyDial Camo 00:44:42 Dom-Use Shortcuts Workflow to add crossword puzzles 00:50:50 PorthosJon-Create a Shortcut to Tell The Family that Food is On The Way! 00:56:17 Thanks to our CES 2024 Sponsors Kolide Carbon Copy Cloner MacUpdater 00:58:30 Show Business MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Cool Stuff Found 01:00:52 Ed-CSF-Fix to store all your manuals and repair videos iFixIt 01:03:43 Uncle Jamie-CSF-Fourble to make podcasts from any collection of MP3s 01:05:10 HitPaw – AI Photo Enhancer – Clear blurry photos / colorize / scratch fixer etc 01:08:49 NCSF-PayPal Honey for Safari is Great if you want to really hate Safari 01:20:16 Mac Geek Gab 1014 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

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 Sponsors 00:20:38 SPONSOR: Incogni. Get Exclusive Incogni deal here ↣ https://incogni.com/macgeekgab. It’s risk- free with Incogni’s 30-day money back guarantee! 00:22:27 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!  00:23:38 Jerry-How do I open Zoom links directly in Zoom instead of Safari? Velja for macOS Also OpenIn which is in SetApp 00:31:29 Chuck Why Do “Uninstalled Apps” use data on my phone? 00:35:00 Mickey-Who is Adam? Your Mac Life with Shawn King Inside Mac Radio with Scott Sheppard PinSide.com – search for “Phylaxis” Adam’s Flip Flop Restoration Project 00:45:33 Joe-What’s consuming my Mac’s disk space? Disk Inventory X Space Lens in Clean My Mac X Daisy Disk Hazel Similar – but not storage specific – Gemini – also in SetApp iOSification of macOS (Ted Landau!) 00:55:34 Sean-How do I Merge Two Photos Libraries? PowerPhotos Cool Stuff Found 01:05:17 Rod L-CSF-Zoom for Apple TV exists and works with Continuity Camera 01:07:01 Use SharePlay or Plex to watch Movies/Shows together 01:09:49 ErickP-CSF-ChronoSync 11 adds macOS 14 and Cloud Service support…Think iCloud Drive “Pro” 01:15:38 Wilbur-CSF-Kopia, a free, open source S3 Backup Client (with a Mac GUI version) iDrive e2 01:16:43 Robert-CSF-Jump Desktop for Remote Screen Sharing (iOS app $14.95) Also – ScreenSharingMenulet 01:19:52 CSF-Roborock Q8 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop 01:23:52 Mac Geek Gab 1013 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsors 00:21:21 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/MGG for 10% off your first year 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 00:49:22 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 00:51:42 CSF=AirFly by TwelveSouth 00:55:35 Rod L-CSF-Draftable to Compare PDF Documents and Changes 00:57:14 CSF-SceneStudy app 01:00:34 Rich W-CSF-Sharpen AI for sharpening fuzzy photos 01:02:23 CSF-Mophie 3-in-1 Extendable Charging Stand with MagSafe (or from Zagg, where you can get 20% off your first order) 01:04:55 Custom Laser Engraved Coasters – RBBD – or bit.ly/RobinsEtsy 01:08:59 CSF-Smart Light Strips from GE and Eve 01:11:47 CSF-Twinkly lights 01:14:36 CSF-Lumary Smart Landscape Lights 01:15:56 CSF-Olight Seeker 4 Pro super-bright rechargeable LED flashlight (4600 lumens, 260-meter beam distance!) 5min-12days 01:20:30 Mac Geek Gab 1012 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsors 00:19:55 SPONSOR: Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to https://greenchef.com/mgg250 and use code mgg250 to get $250 off these fantastic meal kits. 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 00:57:04 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 01:01:56 Ian-CSF-1008-Use WiFiman or Polycam for 3D Room Mapping 01:02:50 Eliot-CSF-1008–RoomScan Pro LiDAR for room mapping ($9.99 for LiDAR subscription) 01:03:46 DoItForMe-1008-CSF-magicplan for mapping your house to use with Netspot (Robert) 01:04:22 Case-CSF-Scan to CAD for home mapping 01:10:00 Lew (in France)-CSF-NavToPhoto to Get Back to That Great Restaurant 01:13:02 Patrick-Use an iPad as an External HDMI Monitor with iOS 17 CamX Orion Camera USB-Capture Card 01:17:05 Ed-CSF-Use iPhone as a no-additional-cost StreamDeck 01:18:57 Mac Geek Gab 1011 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsors 00:27:54 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 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” 5K (refurb) ViewSonic VP2768-4K 27″ sRGB Colour-Accurate Display Philips Creator Series 27” 4K UHD Cool Stuff Found 01:02:35 CSF-Viewsonic VX1655-4K-OLED 15.6” OLED Screen, Brilliantly-designed 01:07:27 Rod L-CSF-TextSniper for grabbing text without taking a screenshot 01:09:41 CSF-Use iDrive E2 for offsite Synology HyperBackups. $15/TB/Year Arq Backup 01:16:07 The AI Generated Image for Mac Geek Gab 1009 Dall-E Bing AI 01:20:05 Mac Geek Gab 1010 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsors 00:23:22 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:25:17 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!  00:27:10 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 01:09:40 MGG Premium Listener Thanks 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 cables 01:14:17 Robster-CSF-OpenSpeedTest Self-hosted Speed Test 01:17:52 Mac Geek Gab 1009 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsor 00:20:28 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/MGG for 10% off your first year 00:22:26 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. 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? Show Business 00:53:58 Thanks to our MGG Premium Supporters Cool Stuff Found 00:56:54 Andrew-CSF-Plain Clip for removing formatting from your clipboard’s text 00:58:54 Jedd-CSF-Texts brings all of your messaging apps together as one 01:00:06 RTops Dual Magnetic Travel Charger – Watch / Phone / Airpods 01:03:59 PorthosJon-CSF-NetSpot 3‘s Recommendations are Fantastic OmniGraffle MagicPlan RoomPlan API RoomPlanner MatterPort 01:09:38 CSF from Pepcom–GE Lightning Dynamic Effects Smart Bulbs – $19.99 01:11:56 Mac Geek Gab 1008 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

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 Follow Adam Christianson and Jeff Gamet Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Dave Hamilton on Mastodon 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsors 00:40:19 SPONSOR: Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/60mgg and use code 60mgg to get 60% off plus free shipping. 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 Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear Grip with MagSafe and ClickLock 01:12:42 CSF from Pepcom–TimePorter from Twelve South – $29.99 01:13:53 Use the Peanuts Face on Apple Watch 01:17:22 CSF-Sonos Move 2 01:21:42 Mac Geek Gab 1006 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsors 00:20:38 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:22:32 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. 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 00:56:01 Jerry-Is my Eero Blocking Some Websites? Cloudflare DNS Show Business 00:58:38 MGG Premium Thanks Fountain.fm Cool Stuff Found 01:01:50 Saurabh-CSF-macOS Defaults provides a list of all/many known “defaults write” commands 01:03:36 Andrew-Use SoundSource to Adjust Volume on Third-Party Monitors 01:06:07 Bob-CSF-PSA – Disaster Apps! (YMMV – Search Locally) CAL FIRE (California) MyShake (USA) Tornado by Red Cross (USA) Fires Near Me (Australia) LastQuake (Europe) Taiwan Central Weather Bureau (Taiwan) Yurekuru Call (Japan) Sistema de Alerta Sismica Mexicano (Mexico) 01:10:52 RodL-CSF-macOS Containers brings macOS Docker Containers to macOS 01:13:01 Mac Geek Gab 1005 Outtro Without music to decorate it, time is boring 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsor 00:26:45 SPONSOR: Fastmail, the email provider who puts your privacy first. Visit Fastmail.com/MGG for 10% off your first year 00:28:38 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. 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 Show Business 01:08:25 Premium Thanks Fountain.fm 01:10:14 Migrating To a New iPhone 01:21:45 Mac Geek Gab 1004 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

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 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 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 Sponsors 00:21:17 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 00:23:22 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!  00:26:15 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”? 00:50:39 Barb-Junk Mail Started Going To The Wrong Mailbox 00:52:55 Soft Titanium is Soft MagSafe PopSocket Show Business 00:56:37 Premium Thanks Fountain.fm Apple Podcasts Subscriptions) Cool Stuff Found 01:00:29 Rod L-CSF-OnyX for macOS Sonoma is out! 01:01:18 Rod L-CSF-Revolver to cycle through open Chrome tabs 01:02:48 Rod L-CSF-Tresorit for sending large files with encryption for free 01:03:55 CSF-Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse 01:05:43 LewInVT-CSF-994–OnAirParking is less expensive than ParkWhiz (for multi-day parking) SpotHero 01:08:59 Ben-CSF-987–Pebblebee Card – Rechargable Find My wallet-sized tracker 01:10:08 Jedd-CSF-Data Jar for persistent storage for Shortcuts 01:12:55 Mac Geek Gab 1003 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

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

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 Sponsors 00:21:34 SPONSOR: Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/60mgg and use code 60mgg to get 60% off plus free shipping. 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? Synology Routers eero Pro 6 DD-WRT LITFA 00:52:58 Craig-Will Older Devices Still Slow Down my Wi-Fi Network? 00:58:20 Scott-My Network Keeps Slowing Way Down 01:03:17 Which Mesh to Get? Plume UniFi Synology Mesh TP-Link Deco 01:09:41 Bob-Is My Wi-Fi Speed Confused? 01:15:27 LED Lights Interfering with Garage Door RF Signals Garage Door Opener LED Bulb 01:17:41 Mac Geek Gab 1001 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

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 00:27:43 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 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-GhostBlanket Screen Keyboard Imprint Protector 01:09:49 CSF-Use Zoom IQ for Text-Based Meeting Summaries 01:11:05 Andrew Woodward-CSF-Meross Smart LED Lamp for Desktop On Amazon 01:14:50 Mac Geek Gab 1000 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

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? Sponsors 00:40:38 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 00:42:31 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 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. 01:10:17 Mac Geek Gab 999 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

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) and LM1200 (USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, $150) 00:13:21 TNPapa-CSF-ShareMouse to Share Keyboard and Mouse with Multiple Computers (Cross platform!) 00:14:42 CSF-Car.Play Weather Navigation… finally! 00:18:00 Story Time: Steve Jobs approved Mac Geek Gab 00:25:24 Alex Hay’s Apps Will Be Supported and Developed by Snailed It (aka Rosemary Orchard’s Company) 00:26:59 Jeepster-CSF-Open Core Legacy Patcher to install new macOS on old Macs 00:30:05 CSF-SODI Continuity Camera MagSafe mount, very adjustable. And the Stouchi Mount, too! 00:34:24 Paul-CSF-Callsheet to figure out details for Movies and Shows 00:35:31 Pete’s Continuity Camera Mount: Aureday Flexible Tripod for Cell Phones. 00:37:25 Rod L-CSF-Microsoft Edge Split Screen with Two Simultaneously Active Tabs at once 00:38:40 Show Business Thanks to all of our Premium subscribers! Boostagram Thanks to Squigi for 2000 Sats! Fountain.fm 00:44:27 Thoughts on New OSes Siri Voice Change Watch UX Changes Podcast Swap 00:50:30 PODCAST: Midnight Burger is an audio drama about the adventures of a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:51:40 Greg – How to Move to Top or Bottom of eMail List? 00:52:32 Mr. Ed – How to Get Data Off an Old Drive? Monoprice SATA to USB Cable iFixit Teardowns Target Disk Mode 00:57:44 Kirit-997-How to use Xfinity Storm-Ready Wi-Fi with my own router? 01:02:03 Sonos on a Password-Less Wi-Fi Network 01:05:03 The Importance of Disabling your “Admin” Account on your Router! 01:10:07 Gary – How to Scan a QR Code on the Mac? QRScan in Mac App Store iQR to Create QR Codes, too 01:12:34 Andrew-AppleTV Won’t Stay Connected Fixing Lost Connections with Apple TV 01:19:02 Mac Geek Gab 998 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! 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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 Sponsors 00:17:35 SPONSOR: HOP WTR. No alcohol, calories, or sugar in this refreshing, hoppy-flavored beverage with mood-boosting benefits! Get 20% off your first purchase (and free shipping when you order 24 cans) at HOPWTR.com/MGG. 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 01:11:43 Spidermedic-CSF-15% Discount on Routers at Best Buy 01:12:51 Ben-CSF-eSIMs.io Shows Network Compatibility 01:14:14 Mac Geek Gab 997 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

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 (But maybe not until a firmware update comes?) 00:30:53 How do I created a bootable external drive? 00:33:25 Innocuoso-What’s Filling Up my Boot Drive? Terminal Commands du -sh * = show the usage, by folder, of the subdirectories in the current folder df -h = display free space on all disks 00:39:30 Ben-Recommend Ways to Protect a Laptop from Hackers on Public WiFi? 1Password Steve Gibson Password Haystacks PIA VPN XKpasswd PSWD app 00:47:50 What’s the Difference Between USB4 vs. Thunderbolt (3/4) Cables? We are talking about cables with USB-C ports, not Lightning ports. So cables with USB-C ports mean USB and Thunderbolt cables. Cable Matters USB4 20Gbps Cable – 20Gbps (as “Thunderbolt 3” and it works!) Disk Speed: 325MB writes, 1200MBps reads 2m = $20 OWC TB3 Cable – 40Gbps (as “Thunderbolt 3” and it works) Disk Speed: 730MBps writes, 2400MBps reads Unpurchasable OWC TB4 Cable – 40Gbps (as “Thunderbolt 3” and it works) Disk Speed: 730MBps writes, 2400MBps reads .75m = $24 2m = $57 Cable Matters 6.6ft Thunderbolt 4 Cable (as Thunderbolt 3”) Disk speed: 730Mbps writes, 2400Mbps reads 6.6ft = $60 Leurui USB4 Cable – 40Gbps, 240W Disk speed: 730Mbps writes, 2400Mbps reads .75m = $18 2m = $ 28 Wash, Rinse, Repeat 00:59:12 Another Week, Another New Computer Viewsonic VP2768-4K Screens app on iPhone Microsoft Edge and 1Password Cool Stuff Found 01:10:15 CSF-Xfinity Storm-Ready WiFi (Wireless Backup Connection) 01:11:53 Dueling CSFs-KeyCue & Paletro for Discovering Keyboard Shortcuts 01:13:05 Rod-CSF-Tango to Create How-To Guides Very Quickly 01:14:34 CSF-JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker 01:16:15 CSF-DisplayBuddy and Lunar for Controlling Brightness on Third-Party Displays 01:19:00 Mac Geek Gab 996 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! 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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 Sponsors 00:32:07 SPONSOR: HOP WTR. No alcohol, calories, or sugar in this refreshing, hoppy-flavored beverage with mood-boosting benefits! Get 20% off your first purchase (and free shipping when you order 24 cans) at HOPWTR.com/MGG. 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 00:51:09 Uncle Jamie-Replace Your UPSes After Surges Cool Stuff Found 00:55:51 MoCA for Hardwired Network, using Coax to Ethernet Hitron Bonded MoCA 2.5 PoE Filter 01:06:31 PorthosJon-BetterSnapTool to setup screen areas based upon which monitor you’re on 01:08:08 CSF-Listen to Apple Music’s new Discovery Station 01:15:00 Adam-CSF-Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe (aka Continuity Camera Mount) Camo 01:21:15 Mac Geek Gab 995 Outtro Adam Christianson’s Maccast 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

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! Sponsors 00:32:45 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 00:34:30 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. 00:36:11 SPONSOR: 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. 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 VII 00:53:12 QT-Log in and pay rental car tolls online before it gets to Avis/Hertz/Sixt/Etc ParkWhiz in NYC to save $ 00:55:28 How are we having hotel Wi-Fi woes in Times Square in 2023? Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:01:05 Christopher-How do I protect my family from scams? 01:09:26 Adam Using a Dock on a Desktop Mac? 01:12:18 Arthur-Why do Deleted Mail Accounts Keep Coming Back? 01:14:36 How do I remove someone else’s Photos from my Photos Library? 01:16:22 Mac Geek Gab 994 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

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: 00:00:00 – Introduction and Setting the Scene at MacStock 00:03:20 – MacGeekGab Caucus: Introducing the Talking Stick Tradition 00:07:19 – Topic 1: Automation Tools on Mac 00:10:42 – Introduction to AppleScript and Script Editor 00:11:54 – Sources for learning programming: Apple Developer site and a book 00:15:18 – Happiness with current state of automation versus the past 00:16:12 – SPONSOR: HOPWTR – Get 20% off! 00:18:00 – Podcast: T-Minus Space Daily 00:19:08 – Topic 2: Backups! 00:22:14 – Importance of Snapshots and Network Backups 00:27:54 – Backing up data with Drobo and cloud storage 00:31:19 – The benefits of cloud storage. 00:32:43 – Topic 3: Media Consumption 00:40:43 – Dilution of TV programming and quality 00:48:11 – Time Machine Backup for External Drive 00:50:29 – The Uninteresting Devolution of the Conversation 00:52:14 – Complexity in product line and decision-making difficulties 00:55:06 – Troubles with Wi-Fi calling and default email addresses 00:58:54 – Frustrations with Apple’s iCloud spam filters and missing emails 01:02:19 – 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

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 00:17:31 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. 00:19:21 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. 00:20:42 SPONSOR: 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 00:21:37 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-Aldi’s Wood Grain Wireless Charging Clock 00:27:53 CSF – Outdoor Movie Screen 00:29:18 CSF-JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker 00:31:38 Greg-CSF-MakePass to Convert Barcodes into Apple Wallet Genius Scan 00:34:13 Blake-CSF-SpaceReclaimer to Free Up Storage on Apple TV (and only Apple TV) AI CSF 00:37:02 Tony-CSF-Use Siri and ChatGPT with S-GPT 00:40:32 CSF-Opera Generative AI Browser 00:41:19 Robert-All AI Tools and ChatGPT Prompts in 1 Article Also, from Ral605-CSF-How to use AI to do Practical Things 00:42:54 Ral605-CSF-Automate OpenAI with Zapier 00:45:05 Ari-Using ChatGPT to Write Blog Posts Travel CSF 00:51:00 Jamie Hotel Thermostat Travel Hack – $ Honeywell/Incomm Hotel Room Hack – VIP Mode/Override Amana Hotel Room Hack MOAR CSF 00:58:13 Rob-CSF-Shortery to Automate Shortcuts on the Mac Keyboard Maestro 00:59:33 Tony-CSF-Apple Launching a Monitor that Turns into a Smart Home Display 01:01:39 CSFR-Snap 3 Pro MagSafe compatible iPhone grip 01:04:24 SteveHammond-CSF-YouGetSignal’s Open Port Check Tool ShieldsUP! 01:05:50 CSF – Watermarkremover.io 01:11:16 Eve Weather isn’t Wi-Fi, it’s Matter (and Thread) 01:12:16 Rod L-CSF-SMTP2Go for FREE Email delivery (up to 1K/month) 01:16:46 Mac Geek Gab 992 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

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 00:21:28 SPONSOR: HOP WTR. No alcohol, calories, or sugar in this refreshing, hoppy-flavored beverage with mood-boosting benefits! Get 20% off your first purchase (and free shipping when you order 24 cans) at HOPWTR.com/MGG. 00:23:06 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:24:48 PODCASTS: Visit Twit.TV/Apple for Mac Break Weekly, iOS Today, Hands-On Mac and more! 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-Using AirPods Pro 2 Adaptive Transparency for hearing protection. 00:41:12 NedH-Mac Connects to Local Devices, but Not Internet. Why? 00:49:29 ManicBlogger-My Devices Keep Asking for my WiFi Password 00:52:06 Roger-How can I reboot my router when the Internet goes out? Keep Connect ConnectSense Router Rebooter Pass-thru Restarter (maybe?) – Probably not 00:58:15 Barb-My Apple TV Remote stopped working 01:03:25 Bypassing a Bad Wi-Fi Chip 01:09:44 Javier-Aerial ScreenSaver Filled Up My Apple TV 01:12:00 Pete’s Aurora Borealis Story 01:15:05 Mac Geek Gab 991 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

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 00:21:48 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. 00:23:33 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:25:10 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. 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 00:49:47 Rich-Repairing a Broken Time Machine Network Connection 00:56:12 Steve-“To Photos” or “Not to Photos” 01:00:59 Mark-What to do about Travel when Dropping from one of the big mobile carriers? eSIMdb.com PokeFi Cool Stuff Found 01:09:34 CSF-Mackie DLZ Creator 01:17:23 Mac Geek Gab 990 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

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. 00:36:13 PODCAST: The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan is a master interviewer, obsessed about audio quality, and focused on producing a great show that we think you’re going to love. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:37:43 Larry-How do I manage iCloud Junk Mail? Manage Junk Mail for your iCloud Account SaneBox MailChimp ConvertKit 00:49:49 Kent-Google Results in Safari not what I expected on iPhone & iPad 00:53:22 CarPlay Speed Limits Follow Local Units instead of System Settings 00:59:25 Steve Hammond-How do I keep my Apple TV from repeatedly locking up? 01:01:41 Brent-Best Malware Scanner for Mac? Malwarebytes CCleaner Duck.com Email Cleaner CleanMyMac X 01:05:32 Gary Stitcher Going Away Aug 29th Gary-How to Stream (and not Download) Podcasts? Overcast 01:08:28 Chad – Overcast isn’t a video player 01:11:04 Mac Geek Gab 989 Outtro Hangout on July 9th, 4pm EDT: SHORTCUTS. Come and share! 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

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! 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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 thread 00:34:27 Pensacola Craig-QT-Option-Click the Apple Logo for System Information report 00:35:20 Louis-986–iFramix Pricing Correction: US$39 Sponsors 00:36:38  SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 00:38:15 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 Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:39:34 Paul creating Calendar Events on iPhone without errors 00:43:49 Steve-Keeping Network Drives Mounted Keyboard Maestro AutoMounter 00:46:58 Jim-Setting a Timer on iCloud Keychain’s Password Unlock 00:48:40 Gary iMessage Crashing in Ventura – Ventura Messages Quit(s) Unexpectedly OnyX 00:54:52 Saurabh-How to Make Phone Calls Without a SIM? Skype to Phone Calls MySudo Google Voice Cool Stuff Found 01:00:41 CSF-Smartish Cable Wrangler (and “Bigger”) and Crown Joule 01:03:26 Aron-CSF-Ultimate Vocal Remover for splitting vocals from instruments “Botched Amalgamations” by FLING 01:13:43 Neal-CSF-Eufy SmartTrack Card for FindMy in your Wallet 01:14:58 Joe-CSF-AlDente for Enhanced Battery Management (a revisit to 859, where the same Joe originally CSFed this!) 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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. Say goodbye to clunky and limited screenshot options! Conclusion That wraps up the highlights from Mac Geek Gab 986. Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete share invaluable quick tips, cool discoveries, and expert insights to take your Mac experience to new heights. Remember to subscribe to future episodes for more exciting updates and cutting-edge tech advice. Until then, keep exploring, learning, and as Dave and Pete say, “Don’t Get Caught” without the latest Mac geekery! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 986 for Monday, June 12th, 2023 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Jeff-QT-Hold iPhone Shutter for Quick Video, Slide Right to Lock Video Recording 00:03:38 James-QT-Trigger-then-drag iPhone Volume Gauge to Fine-Tune 00:05:43 Bill-QT-macOS Ventura’s Image Capture includes OCR to PDF 00:06:47 JamCycler-QT-Tapback from Notification Center 00:08:30 Bill-QT-Function-key equivalents for Home and End Keys MacBook Keys for the Home & End keys found on Apple Extended Keyboard: Home: Fn + Left arrow End: Fn + Right arrow Excel (For Apple Extended Keyboard and for MacBook keyboard) Home or Fn + Left arrow: Move to 1st column of current row Control + Home or Control + Fn + Left arrow: Move to top left cell of the sheet Control + End or Fn + Control + Right arrow: Move to the last cell in use on the sheet 00:10:15 Josh-QT-Use Creation Dates to Help Find Related Materials 00:14:11 Zulu Time…And Where It Comes From! 00:16:51 JamCycler-QT-Immediately Delete Unwanted Screen Recording on iPhone 00:18:54 Barry’s Midwest Mac Barbecue 00:20:47 PCUnix-984–iCloud Auto-removes Junk Mail after 30 days Quick-Hit Cool Stuff Found 00:24:02 Adrian-CSF-iOS 17 Public Beta App Compatibility Chart RoaringApp Compatibility Table 00:29:05 CSFR-Thermacell LIV Mosquito Prevention System Sponsors 00:30:56 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. 00:32:14 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. 00:33:53 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! 00:35:03 PCUnix-985-What’s the difference between Safari Profiles and Tab Groups? Cool Stuff Found 00:39:39 David-CSF-Play to track your “Watch Later” lists 00:41:52 Lee-CSF-Number Shield for Pattern-Based Call-Blocking 00:44:56 CSF-Pete-Keyboard Clean Tool Free! (Patrick in MGG 940) 00:47:37 ral605-CSF-Notion Boost browser extension 00:48:35 CSFR-972–Shottr Better Screen Capture Tool! (porthosjon in 972) 00:51:56 Ben-CSF-Claquette to Create and Capture Videos and GIFs (also Permute!) 00:52:49 AndrewWoodward-CSF-Screenflick for Screen Captures with Video and System Audio 00:53:58 Jeepster8675309-CSF-Turbo Boost Switcher Pro‘s AutoMode for Controlling Fan Noise 00:56:07 ral605-CSF-KABCON Tablet Stand for traveling with Portable Monitors 00:57:59 Dom Bettinelli-CSF-Anker EverFrost Powered Cooler 01:00:02 BlockTek-CSF-iFramix to bring old iPads back to life as the guts for your frame 01:02:52 Downloading Messages from The Cloud 01:05:33 PorthosJon-CSF-SlackGPT for using ChatGPT inside of Slack Jetpack for WordPress includes AI 01:07:29 ral605-CSF-ChatGPT Shared Links. 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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 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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. They’ve shared valuable insights to help you unleash the full potential of your Mac and avoid common pitfalls. Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without this essential Apple knowledge! Tune in to Mac Geek Gab for your regular dose of Mac goodness and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of technology. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 984 for Monday, June 5th, 2023 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Disable “Ask Before Running” on Personal Automation Shortcuts 00:02:43 Chicago Tom-QT-Use Shortcuts to Re-engage your iPhone alarm Mac OS Ken 00:10:29 PorthosJon-983–Use Shortcuts to Replace Leading Spaces before Punctuation 00:14:35 Gary-QT-8 Fixes for unejectable drives on your Mac 00:15:27 CeeDub559-981-Mobile Data Usage Tracking and Resetting Sponsors 00:18:05 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. 00:19:41 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 00:20:50 PODCAST: The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan is a master interviewer, obsessed about audio quality, and focused on producing a great show that we think you’re going to love. Quick-Hit Cool Stuff Found 00:21:51 Zack-CSF-968-Use Infuse to get Plex ATMOS on Apple TV 00:23:47 Pensacola Craig-CSF-Dimensions.com Shows Dimensions of Many Items 00:25:03 stevehammond-CSF-Use Docker-iCloudPD to Download iCloud Photo Library…instructions for Synology 00:27:06 What is Docker? Here We Are In This Rabbit Hole 00:30:48 Bruce-CSF-983–SystemName for Changing/Managing Your Mac’s Network Name 00:31:55 Pete’s New Mac Mistakes we ALL make: Troubleshooting/Supporting while assuming knowledge Sit On Your Hands Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:39:31 Barry-Auto-Deleting iCloud Junk Mail SmallCubed Mailsuite 00:43:42 Mark “Mac Restarts Because of a Problem” – vague but true! Oraculous TechTool Pro Reset NVRAM on Mac Reset SMC on Mac 00:49:24 KYEngineer-Porting my Landline to iPhone (or elsewhere) T-Mobile SIM Obi200 Maybe no Definitely 00:53:55 Rob-983-umount DOES properly remove from /Volumes 00:55:37 Drewski MDS Gone Wild – Pegging CPU What does MDS stand for related to spotlight? (metadata server) Cool Stuff Found 01:02:39 Using Fedifinder to migrate from Twitter to Mastodon. And Mona and Ivory as Clients! And Topiary to prune inactive followings… Mac Geek Gab on Mastodon Dave on Mastodon Pilot Pete on Mastodon 01:12:32 CSF-Audio Hijack 4.2 adds Speech Denoise, Parametric EQ, and FIR filter… and download free IR files from Waves Krisp Auphonic 01:17:25 Mac Geek Gab 984 Outro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 Places 00:22:13 QT-Run Multiple Timers on Apple Watch, but not iPhone 00:23:35 PCUnix-QT-Launch Watch app to Force iPhone to Unlock Watch 00:24:40 Scott QT – Shortcut to Allow / Disallow unknown callers with Siri Verizon Call Filter 00:27:01 QT-iOS 16.5 adds Siri commands for screen recordings 00:27:38 QT-macOS 13.4 Solves Slow Bluetooth Issue Sponsors 00:28:12 SPONSOR: Shady Rays. What’s better than getting one pair of Shady Rays and not worrying if you break or lose them? Getting two! Go to ShadyRays.com/mgg and use code mgg and for a limited time, when you buy one pair of Shady Rays, you’ll get a second pair FREE. 00:30:11 SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/MacGeekGab. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:32:13 Michael-Notifications on Both Phone and Watch? Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Prominent 00:39:12 Using ChatGPT to write Ad Scripts! 00:40:34 Nick – Replace Leading Spaces Before Punctuation Rocket Typist TextExpander Setapp 00:45:17 HarveyH-How to Change Drive’s name in Finder? umount unix command 00:48:51 Ventura: Sharing > Local Host Name 00:53:59 InfamousJohnnyB-How to Unmount Specific Volumes for Specific Users? 00:56:48 Gordon – Fontbook App – not able to make collections [home] > Library > FontCollections Cool Stuff Found 01:01:38 PorthosJon-CSF-Meross Smart Plug Power Strip for HomeKit, Alexa, More 01:03:40 Patrick-CSF Aura Frame for Displaying and Sharing Photos Skylight Frame 01:07:07 CSF-AUSoundIsolation Plugin to remove background noise SoundSource iZotope RX Voice De-Noise 01:15:22 Mac Geek Gab 983 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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! 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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 00:21:57 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 00:23:11 SPONSOR: Shady Rays. What’s better than getting one pair of Shady Rays and not worrying if you break or lose them? Getting two! Go to ShadyRays.com/mgg and use code mgg and for a limited time, when you buy one pair of Shady Rays, you’ll get a second pair FREE. 00:24:44 ChatGPT AI Usage Navigating Through Hotel Notesifornia Cool Stuff Found 00:27:44 Greg-CSF Map Redirect for Map Links and Opener to make iPhone links open in apps of your choosing 00:29:35 Ben-CSF-Unlox.it (formerly MacID) to unlock Mac with Trackpad tap, face, and more 00:30:31 Tom-CSF-981–Exporter to Export from Notes Attachments 00:33:13 ral605-CSF-Anker 525 Charging Station with 2 USB-C, 2-USB-A and 3 AC outlets 00:38:46 David Kloempken-CSF-CoverageMap.com – A Community-Sourced Cell Coverage/Speed Map (submit your own…if you dare!) Or use OpenSignal. T-Mobile 5G For The Home Starlink Roam for RVs 00:47:18 CSF-Viable and Liviable for virtualizing macOS and Linux from Howard Oakley Sponsors 00:48:29 SPONSOR: Hello Fresh. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, and affordable. Visit HelloFresh.com/MGG16 and use code MGG16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping. 00:50:10 PODCAST: The 5 AM Miracle. Every Monday morning, The 5 AM Miracle is here to help you dominate your day before breakfast, create powerful lifelong habits, and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy. Passkeys 00:51:17 Allison-Passkeys (Currently) Require iCloud Keychain Paul Conaway-1Password will support passkeys in the version coming June 6th 00:54:55 Kyle-980-Passkey Cross-Device Cross-Platform Meet Passkeys at WWDC 00:56:32 Todd-Passcode Security Reminder Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Change Passcode > Passcode Options Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:04:18 Gary-Low Battery Alert on iPhone 01:09:28 Jeff-GC-Q How to Make an iPhone Email Signature with an Image -> Follow Up It Remains a Challenge 01:13:48 Bill-Choosing a Thunderbolt Dock OWC Thunderbolt Dock Caldigit Thunderbolt Station 4 01:24:20 Mac Geek Gab 982 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 Birds Aren’t Real MGG Merch is Available! 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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, making you feel like you’re right in the middle of the music. – Scosche PowerVolt Travel30: Stay powered up on the go with the Scosche PowerVolt Travel30. Its foldable plug design makes it ideal for travel, ensuring you can stay connected wherever you are, in the car or in the hotel. Don’t get caught with a dead battery—grab the Scosche PowerVolt Travel30 and keep your devices juiced up. – Velatoy All-In-One Travel Plug Adapter: Traveling internationally? The Velatoy All-In-One Travel Plug Adapter has got you covered. This innovative adapter features a compact design with built-in plugs that support over 150 countries. With multiple USB ports and a universal AC socket, you can charge your devices hassle-free in any corner of the world. Don’t let incompatible outlets slow you down—pack the Velatoy All-In-One Travel Plug Adapter and stay connected wherever your adventures take you. – Catlink Robot Litter Box: For all the cat owners out there, the Catlink Robot Litter Box is a must-have gadget. This intelligent litter box automates the cleaning process, saving you time and effort. With its advanced self-cleaning mechanism, odor control system, and spacious design, your furry friend will have a comfortable and hygienic restroom experience. Say goodbye to manual scooping and hello to a cleaner litter box with the Catlink Robot Litter Box. And remember, “Don’t Get Caught” with a messy litter box! Conclusion: In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, we explored a range of quick tips, discussed popular notetaking apps, and shared some cool tech finds. From time-saving shortcuts to efficient organization techniques, we hope these insights enhance your Mac experience. Remember to back up your data, manage your cellular data wisely, and take advantage of the fantastic tools and gadgets we discovered. Until next time, keep geeking out and remember, “Don’t Get Caught” without your Mac Geek Gab knowledge! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 981 for Monday, May 15th, 2023 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Yufasa-QT-Double-Click Window Edge/Corner to Expand 00:02:49 Jim-QT Create Smart Albums for Each Year’s Unfiled Photos 00:07:34 Notetaking Apps Obsidian Microsoft OneNote Apple Notes Evernote 00:10:10 Martin QT Long Press Control Center To Connect BT & WiFi Without Going into Settings 00:11:53 Tangent: Scripting Deletes 00:13:36 Tim-QT-Command-I in Safari Emails the Current Page 00:14:59 Linear Time is just a construct for feeble human brains! 00:15:49 Thad-QT-980-Only One Active eSim Allowed before iPhone 13 Mint Mobile – Pete’s Referral Link: http://fbuy.me/sGbrA 00:24:12 Larry-QT-Mark Zuckerberg Warns Not To Screenshot Your Facebook Chats 00:26:59 Patrick-Describing the Current State of AI Chatbots Sponsors 00:30:55 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 00:32:25 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:33:51 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:35:04 Jens24-Changing Drive Icons and Viewing the Clipboard 00:41:57 Joe-Photos Consuming Cellular Data While Traveling What Does “Current Period” Mean in Cellular Data Settings on iPhone 00:48:06 Fernando-What is Recovered Messages in Mail? 00:51:39 Create a Shortcut to Set Low Data Mode 00:52:48 Jon-Use Command-Line (not OnyX) to rebuild Spotlight in Ventura (at least): sudo mdutil -i off -a sudo mdutil -E -a sudo mdutil -i on -a 00:55:55 Monterey Is Great Cool Stuff Found 01:02:54 CSF-Sonos Era 300 with Dolby Atmos 01:09:08 CSF-Scosche PowerVolt Travel30 01:12:11 CSF-Velatoy All-In-One Travel Plug Adapter 01:13:03 CSF-Catlink Robot Litter Box (40% less than Litter Robot!) 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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 00:15:44 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. 00:17:03 SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/MacGeekGab. More Quick Tips 00:18:28 Ricky-Setup a Passkey for your Google Account SQRL 00:29:16 Ben-QT-Use Adium’s Option-Up/Down to scroll through previous Messages on Mac Your Fingers Will Remember! Emacs vs. vi Emacs = “Eight Megs And Continuously Swapping” 00:36:37 Paul-QT-979-Make Sure to Reset Your Cellular Data 00:38:05 Nick-QT-AirPods Reset Tip for One-Ear Noise Canceling QT-Add Hearing to Control Center to Better to Control AirPods Pro Sponsors 00:40:46 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 00:41:52 PODCAST: The 5 AM Miracle. Every Monday morning, The 5 AM Miracle is here to help you dominate your day before breakfast, create powerful lifelong habits, and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:42:53 Kurt-How to Reset Photos’ People/Faces Database? 00:46:35 Archive Your Email to Your Synology Mail Server 00:52:26 Scott-DAS or NAS for Apple Music Storage (make sure to use “Apple Music” instead of “iTunes”) Cool Stuff Found 00:59:44 Dave-CSF-Apple Password Manager Shortcut/Icon from… Apple? 01:01:09 Martin-CSF-BLEUnlock to Unlock Your Mac 01:03:59 John F. Braun-GPT-4 And ChatGPT detector by ZeroGPT: detect OpenAI text 01:09:52 Pilot Pete eufy doorbell + chime 01:15:12 Mac Geek Gab 980 Outtro Sonos Roam 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! 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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 00:15:19 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. 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 Different Carriers 00:58:11 Curt-Did Apple Stop Warning Us About macOS Memory Usage? Cool Stuff Found 01:01:17 CSF-Juice-Jack Defender Plug 01:04:20 Portable Charger Battery for Apple Watch (and one without a battery) 01:06:31 TerraMaster TNAS F4-423 ($499 on Amazon) 01:10:12 Mac Geek Gab 979 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 00:12:46 SPONSOR: Shady Rays. What’s better than getting one pair of Shady Rays and not worrying if you break or lose them? Getting two! Go to ShadyRays.com/mgg and use code mgg and for a limited time, when you buy one pair of Shady Rays, you’ll get a second pair FREE. 00:14:23 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 00:15:53 SPONSOR: Honey, the FREE shopping tool that scours the internet for promo codes and applies the best one it finds to your cart. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:17:19 Raymond-Apple TV Buffering and Spinning Beach Ball Speedtest for Apple TV Channels DVR vs. NBC and TVE 00:26:41 Phil-How Should I Manage My Mac’s Battery? 00:33:02 Steve-Solving MacBook Pro M1 Running Out of Disk Space CCleaner 00:38:12 Comfort Noise Hush 00:39:39 Jess Siri Reading eMail Aloud – Accessibility Solution 00:44:42 Deborah-Archiving Email MailSteward Dave’s Gmail Archive Deletion Search Criteria First: Settings > Conversation View > OFF THEN, the search criteria template: before:2018/01/01 -label:[imap]-archive -in:inbox -in:sent -in:draft has:nouserlabels 00:53:57 Jürgen-Using iperf to Solve the Mac to Synology Speed Issue Heisenbugs are Expected Behavior! 01:04:33 Alex-How to Restore Wi-Fi Passwords After Resetting Network Settings 01:14:33 Mac Geek Gab 978 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 Earbuds 00:18:45 Saurabh-CSF-Smart Scroll to Speed Up Scrolling 00:19:30 John-CSF-DoYourClone to Create Bootable External Clone Sponsors 00:22:08  SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/MacGeekGab. 00:24:01 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:25:48 PODCAST: MacBreak Weekly: Go behind the curtain with TWiT.tv’s Leo Laporte, Jason Snell, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay as they dive into everything Apple-related. Dave Downgraded from Ventura to Monterey 00:26:28 Dave Downgraded!- But DO NOT do this!!! Logic Runs fine at 128 sample buffer size in Monterey (Ventura needed 256) No delays in Monterey when adding a new device/app to CoreAudio Do as I say, Not as I do MOAR CSF 00:38:48 CSF-TwelveSouth AirFly SE for Bluetoothing The Plane 00:40:00 John Payne-CSF New File Menu app Right-Click App 00:44:29 Barry-CSF-MuffinTerm to Connect to Old-School BBSes 00:48:00 CSF-MacUpdater 3 includes auto-updates, deeper versions, more 00:50:08 CSF-Anker’s Bio-based cables for Earth Day Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:51:03 DukeSilver-Why Is My MacBook Discharging During Sleep? Sleep Aid 00:55:08 Joe-Track Places to Visit with Google Maps Fing 00:58:14 Larry-WiFi/Eero Connection Issue 01:04:40 J-Bryner-Why Do Remote Volume Names Have Numbers Added to their Names 01:09:00 Siri Used to Tell Me My Elevation…Why Not Anymore? Hey Siri, Use Your Words 01:12:50 Phil-Upgrading From an Intel MacBook Pro GeekBench Scores for Mac 01:23:16 Mac Geek Gab 977 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:21:38 Joe-Making Apple Music Classical work with Carplay 00:24:18 Tracking sleep with Apple Watch Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop Clone 00:29:20 Jason-QT iPhone Select Multiple Items Sponsors 00:30:09 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 00:31:25 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. 00:33:12 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:34:24 Wilko-What to do with a failing drive? 00:38:14 Jason-Using Tailscale, Private Internet Access, and Synology VPN It’s So Easy, Even Pilot Pete Can Use It! 00:50:09 Todd-Bluetooth Doesn’t Immediately Connect on Boot sudo pkill bluetoothd The Solution Is…Patience We Don’t Have Time For Patience If You Can’t Connect Your Keyboard, Mouse or Trackpad to Your Mac USB3 interferes with 2.4GHz 00:54:50 Mike-Create Shortcuts for Specific Apple Watch Lock Screens Got 7 Minutes 01:00:29 Jerry-Quality of eSIM vs. Physical SIM 01:04:00 Mint Mobile Bumps Up Data Plans 01:04:51 Axel-Mouse click goes to top of page – Sent him T-Shooting ideas 01:11:06 Grumpy-macOS 13.3 Breaks Home Folders on External Drives 01:13:38 It’s worth learning about Focus Modes 01:14:56 Doug-974–Virtualizing Monterey on an Apple Silicon Mac Parallels will virtualize macOS 01:18:06 Mac Geek Gab 976 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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! 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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 Trick Neeva.com Sponsors 00:28:45  SPONSOR: CleanMyMac X is an all-in-one utility that helps you delete megatons of junk, check for malware, and make your Mac faster & more organized. Get CleanMyMac X today with 5% off at Macpaw.app/macgeekgab. 00:30:08 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. Skynet Is Here. Long Live Skynet 00:31:16 Uses for AI 00:32:26 Scott-ChatGPT for RegEx Queries GitHub Copilot Bing AI Whisper AI Notion AI MacGPT Cool Stuff Found 01:04:16 Bruce-CSF-Power Manager to Tweak Ventura’s Power Settings 01:05:18 Chuck-CSF-Moment Pro Tripod Mount for MagSafe for iPhone 01:06:19 CSF-AirThings View Plus Indoor Air Quality Monitor 01:08:46 Greg-CSF-Nite Time and Work Time (and HD) 01:11:03 AndrewWoodward-CSF-Sonos Gets Atmos with Apple Music 01:12:31 Wilko-CSF-Synology Repair Video 01:15:11 Mac Geek Gab 975 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 00:12:47 SPONSOR: Notion. With whatever you’re working on, Notion AI lets you skip to the good part. Save time and write faster by letting Notion AI handle the brainstorm and first draft. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when by visiting Notion.com/MacGeekGab. 00:14:32 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 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 00:42:48 SPONSOR: Shady Rays. What’s better than getting one pair of Shady Rays and not worrying if you break or lose them? Getting two! Go to ShadyRays.com/mgg and use code mgg and for a limited time, when you buy one pair of Shady Rays, you’ll get a second pair FREE. 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-Camo v2 adds support for webcams, built-in cams, and more Logitech Brio 00:55:36 Kamileon-CSF-Use HomePod as Intercom I Didn’t Use The H Word! Siri’s Listening More Than I Realized 00:59:14 CSF-Rolling Square InCharge Cable 01:02:03 AlexS-CSF-Warp is AI in a Terminal ChatGPT 01:05:50 Jeff-CSF-Creator’s Best Friend for YouTube Chapters 01:07:58 Mac Geek Gab 974 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

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! 01:05:48 Andrew-CSF-Ping in your Menu Bar 01:07:29 Grumpy-CSM-Homebridge Net Nanny to run your 3 pings 01:08:41 CSF-DownDetector to see if websites or services are down 01:10:21 Ben-CSFR-972–TripMode for Managing Data 01:11:50 John-CSF-971–pobox.com for Bouncing Spam 01:15:36 Mac Geek Gab 973 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

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 00:27:03 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG60 to get 60% off your first box. 00:28:50 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 00:30:12 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! 00:31:51 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 01:15:05 Mac Geek Gab 972 Outtro Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 00:24:49 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. 00:24:16 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 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 00:56:56 SPONSOR: Honey, the FREE shopping tool that scours the internet for promo codes and applies the best one it finds to your cart. 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 01:06:03 Fix Expired Tailscale Key 01:11:41 Neal-CSF-Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub (Data, No Charging or Video) 01:13:57 Streamdeck 01:16:26 CSF-aloSIM in Mexico and elsewhere for data-only Floating drink holders 01:18:17 Mac Geek Gab 971 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

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 00:29:04 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 00:30:33 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/MGG to get started. 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 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

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 00:32:52 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG60 to get 60% off your first box. 00:34:43 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:36:15 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 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, and check your credit card for International Exchange Fees 00:54:38 964-MGG Advice: delete your macOS Ventura TCC.db Use the “DELETE TCC DATABASE” section of this article. Cool Stuff Found 00:57:52 Doug (and Allison)-CSF-968–Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter & Airplay 2 Receiver How I Fell In Love with AirPlay 2 with HomePod, Apple TV and Belkin 01:00:01 Rotherham-CSF-968–Strongbox for Password Management 01:03:20 CSF-Targus Ecosmart Energy Harvesting Keyboard 01:06:30 Todd-CSF-Kaleidoscope-Find and Eliminate Duplicate text, images, files, and more 01:08:27 AlexS-CSF-Peek, a Quick Look extension for macOS which adds searching, highlighting, and more 01:09:25 Don-CSF-Wifi Porter for Easy Wireless Login 01:13:08 Mike-QT-968–QR Your Wi-Fi with a Built-In Shortcut (and Jamie, and Steve) 01:16:09 Mac Geek Gab 969 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

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 00:15:48 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/MGG to get started. 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 Magnavox 4K Blu-Ray Player 00:37:56 Renting from your local library Libby 00:38:51 Tony-Wirelessly Stream Audio to Older Stereo and Speakers? Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver Audioengine B-Fi AirPlay (and more) Music Receiver Sponsors 00:42:30 SPONSOR: Honey, the FREE shopping tool that scours the internet for promo codes and applies the best one it finds to your cart. 00:43:40 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. More Questions Answered 00:45:26 Larry-Best Way to Manage iCloud Keychain Passwords? iCloud Passwords Chrome Extension – ONLY WORKS ON WINDOWS 00:52:46 Gary-Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Security Keys with Your Apple ID YubiKey Update to iOS 16.3 CacheFly uses Passkeys 00:56:25 Dan-967-Install tailscaled to have it run as a service before login (also Scott) 01:01:24 Ed-Launching Wrong App for PDF View OnyX for macOS 01:04:04 Gary-Apple Pay in Europe and Elsewhere? 01:08:19 Ari-Removing Typo in Predictive Text Reset Predictive Text Dictionary 01:11:28 Bill-Add More Merch! 01:12:49 Mac Geek Gab 968 Outtro https://mgg.fm/968> Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Dave’s Business Brain podcast Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

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 00:33:37 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. 00:35:08 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!  00:36:38 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 01:07:19 PODCAST: The Home Assistant Podcast. If you’re looking to get started with home automation, or are looking to get inspired by some neat things people are doing with their smart home, then look no further, the Home Assistant Podcast has got you covered. Cool Stuff Found 01:08:37 PorthosJon-CSF-965-200W USB Charger with Power Utilization Readout 01:10:23 Mark M-CSF-Uptime Kuma, a free, open source engine to track when your devices/servers go offline UptimeRobot 01:14:39 DanWieder-CSF-Bluesnooze Disables Bluetooth While Your Mac is Sleeping (and may help with sleep/wake issues from MGG 955) 01:16:22 Mac Geek Gab 967 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 00:27:20 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. 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 USA 00:48:54 CSF-AWOL LTV-2500 Short Throw Projector 00:52:57 CSF from CES-Otterbox 3-in-1 Charging Station with MagSafe 00:57:58 CSF from CES Electronic Caregiver 01:01:03 Jeremy-CSF-Pebblebee FindMy Tracker 01:02:11 Ben-CSF Y2Mate YouTube Downloader 01:04:28 John-CSF-Amazing AI Lets you Easily run Stable Diffusion on M1/M2 Macs 01:06:34 Aron-CSF-Waves Clarity Vx uses AI to Clean-up Vocal Recordings iZotope RX 01:11:06 Mike-CSF-MacApps.link to select apps and have them automatically installed 01:13:04 Mac Geek Gab 966 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was 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

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 00:27:19 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to FactorMeals.com/MGG60 to get 60% off your first box. 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? 01:06:06 Joe-Where is macOS’s built-in Password Assistant? 01:10:33 TNPapa-CSF-962-Use PSWD: Password Generator to create tough passwords when Apple can’t. xkpasswd 01:13:34 Mac Geek Gab 965 Outtro Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:15:21 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 00:17:13 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 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: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:17:46 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 00:19:22 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/MGG to get started. 00:21:15 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 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 01:12:28 MGG 963 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:22:04 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. 00:23:39 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. 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) If You’ve Ever Used LastPass, You Should Change All Your Passwords Now Bitwarden Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:53:25 Gray-Problem with Messages Delivery 00:56:10 Jeremy-Universal Control for Remote Access 00:58:38 CarPlay’s Apple Maps: If I’m previously in “Alerts Only” and I choose full directions, I still get only Alerts! 01:01:43 Bob-Use Screen Sharing to Login to Multiple Messages Accounts on Same Mac Create a tunnel: ssh -L 12345:localhost:5900 localhost Finder – Go (menu) – Connect to server – vnc://localhost:12345 01:05:06 Barry-GC-Safari Toolbar Icon Names 01:06:55 Tony-Temporary/Travel Data Plans in USA? eSIMdb 01:13:10 Hushed Transmit Forklift CyberDuck MacUpdater CleanMyMac X 01:14:42 MGG 962 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 Sponsors 00:27:28 SPONSOR: Rocket Money. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Go to RocketMoney.com/MGG to get started. 00:29:05 SPONSOR: Factor. Save time with Factor’s fresh, never-frozen meals, ready to heat and eat in just 2 minutes! Head to Go.Factor75.com/MGG60 to get 60% off your first box. 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 208.67.222.222 = OpenDNS Fing Desktop 01:00:14 ned63-Eero vs. TP-Link Deco? 01:06:26 Eliot-Cautionary Tale losing admin account on your computer Set a firmware password on your Mac Cool Stuff Found 01:15:08 CSF-DaVinci Resolve for iPad is out! 01:17:02 MGG 961 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 Sponsors 00:26:29 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg 00:28:34 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. 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? 01:02:24 Setting up a headless Mac mini as a Media Server Channels DVR Tailscale SwitchResX Automounter 01:13:00 Rick–Resolving Duplicate Contacts on iPhone Get Rid of Duplicate Contacts on iPhone Best apps to delete duplicate iPhone contacts in 2022 01:19:51 MGG 960 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 Sponsors 00:27:55 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:29:29 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. 00:31:01 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 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-952–Reducing System Data Usage on iOS 01:08:55 Gary-How do I re-enable Bluetooth after I disable it with my Bluetooth Mouse? sudo killall -HUP bluetoothd 01:12:03 ”We Need That Five Sense Experience” (at CES Media Preview) seems to be replacing “We Need That In-Person Experience” 01:21:31 MGG 959 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 00:46:20 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. 00:48:15 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. 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? Cord-Cutting Hangout on Saturday, 12/10 at 1pm EST! 01:02:46 UCSF-Where Did All My Email Go? Careful with that Filter option in macOS Mail Quick Tips 01:06:05 Ben-QT-See the password of Current AND Known WiFi networks in iOS 16 settings 01:07:57 Mark-QT-Double-Click on Apple Watch Stem to Swap Between Last-Used Apps AllTrails 01:10:03 Programming Your Apple Watch Ultra’s Action Button as Flashlight 01:10:47 Tony-QT-Shortcuts as Watch Complications Make Almost Anything Possible 01:11:44 957–watchOS 8’s new Low Power Mode Clarification 01:13:24 Doug-QT-Use Your Military Discount at The Apple Store 01:15:09 MGG 958 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:25:01  SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. 00:26:47 PODCAST: HTML All The Things – Matt and Mike from the HTML All The Things Podcast have you covered with weekly episodes on all things web development, web design, and small business. 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 00:51:01 SPONSOR: Upside – Earn cash back with Upside on gas, groceries, and dining out. Use promo code macgeekgab after downloading the app to get $5 (or more) cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. 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 Screen Cleaning Mode for macOS 01:12:05 Buy USB-A-to-USB-C adapters (and the reverse) 01:13:06 MGG 957 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:22:43 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg. 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 00:54:21 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass. 00:55:53 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 Cool Stuff Found 00:57:05 Terry-CSF-955–OpenIn for Browser Picking 01:02:18 Jedd-CSF-Blackbox-Solving Puzzles in Atypical Ways 01:03:52 Robert-CSF-Loupedeck Live S for controlling your streaming setup 01:06:57 Gavin-CSF-955–Lossless Cut, a free and lossless video editor 01:07:47 AlexS-CSF-TG Pro — Cool Fan Control Software 01:08:59 Robert-CSF-GroundControl Caster Live for mixing audio for your Zoom calls and more 01:11:14 Ben-CSF-EDGE Pro for Those Wanting a Flexible Mount 01:13:40 Andrew-LG 32SQ780S-W 4K UHD Smart Monitor w/ webOS and Ergo Stand Show Business MGG Premium Thanks Fountain.fm 01:16:38 MGG 956 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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” 00:28:33 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:29:57 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! 00:31:23 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 01:04:30  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 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 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

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) 00:11:30 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. 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) Twelve South HiRise 3 ($100) Inexpensive 3-in-1 Charger with LightSwitch ($40) 00:52:34 PODCAST: How To from Slate. Each week, Amanda Ripley takes on listeners’ toughest problems and, with the help of experts, finds the answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask but couldn’t. Until now. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:53:16 Brent-WindowServer chewing CPU on Wake from Sleep 00:56:51 Bruce-953-Hey, where are Ventura’s restart schedules? Apple Says Use The Terminal 01:01:27 Ventura Lets You Edit/Delete Messages 01:03:29 Harvey-How do I get my Text Replacements to Sync? 01:06:36 Ralph-GC-Enhanced AirTag Notifications? 01:16:20 CSF-SoundCore Sleep A10 01:18:01 MGG 954 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:10:39 SPONSOR: Hello Fresh. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, and affordable. Visit HelloFresh.com/MGG65 and use code MGG65 for 65% off plus free shipping. 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/Bracelet OMNY New York Subway Tap and Go 01:05:48 Show Business MGG Premium Thanks Ralph-Do MGG Premium Subscribers need to Subscribe in Apple Podcasts? Fountain.fm Boostagram Thanks Cool Stuff Found 01:11:53 Ed-CSF-Inexpensive, 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger with controllable LED 01:15:12 Michael-952-Shoot works with Multiple Cameras Already 01:16:36 MGG 953 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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… Pete’s Green-Light Cables! Right Angle USB-C Cable with Light USB-C to USB-A Adapters 01:16:20 PODCAST: Software Defined Talk, the weekly podcast that recaps all the news in cloud computing, DevOps, and Enterprise Software. Cool Stuff Found 01:17:10 Pete’s Apple Watch Ultra with the Ocean Dive Band 01:22:05 Ral603-CSF-Shoot – Use your iPhone as a Webcam with your Mac Reincubate Camo adds Wi-Fi Connections! 01:24:33 CSF-Eufy RoboVac X8 with LIDAR/AI mapping, Wi-Fi, Twin Turbines for extra suction… $499 01:31:29 MGG 952 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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-Each Comparing current laptops vs. M2 MacBook Air Cool Stuff Found 01:13:53 CSF-TwelveSouth HiRise 3 — 3-in-1 Charging Stand with MagSafe 01:16:17 CSF-VanSmaGo 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger 01:19:15 CSF-Speck Presidio Grip Magsafe Cases 01:21:40 MGG 951 Outtro CSF-Lose-It! Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 01:02:46 PorthosJon in Discord-QT-Use Shortcuts with Apple Watch Ultra’s Action Button 01:03:55 QT-Apple Releases New MagSafe Charger Firmware How to Update Your MagSafe Battery Pack Firmware for Faster Charging 01:06:53 Bill-QT-Use Your UPS to Charge Your Devices in a Power Outage Show Business 01:09:43 Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Premium Thanks Fountain.fm Boostagram Thanks 01:14:18 We added voice recording to our Contact Page Telbee 01:16:03 Help us name…you! 01:17:14 MGG 950 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:27:17 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. 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 00:47:43 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. Follow-ups 00:49:17 Sacha-CSF-948-Use Sticker Drop to convert isolated images into Stickers 00:51:03 Jeff-QT-948-Use Expanded Emoji Window to See Unicode Names 00:52:10 Chris-948-Use Emojipedia to find Emoji names (and BIll, too!) 00:52:50 Jeff-948-Check the Unicode List for Official (and Siri) Emoji Names MGG Premium Enhancements 00:54:08 Boostagram Thanks Fountain.fm 00:58:06 Premium Thanks 01:00:32 PODCAST: Compile Swift – A show dedicated to discussing development for Apple platforms. Keep up to date with app development, news, tips, and advice for developers of all skill levels, including those getting started. Cool Stuff Found 01:01:26 Sylvain-CSM-Search-It for Finding Subject-Specific Content on Websites 01:05:04 Jan-CSF-TimeScroller Timezone Helper to find world times 01:07:05 Bob-How is the sound of the new Sonos Sub Mini? ($429, ships Thursday, 10/6) 01:13:31 Lucas-My Favorite Vaporware submission: Magic Pencil, a handheld spectrometer that tells you everything 01:18:44 MGG 949 Outtro RIP Artis Leon Ivey Jr. – Coolio Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:12:05 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 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 00:28:45 SPONSOR: Rogue Amoeba Software is celebrating their 20th anniversary! Just visit MacAudio.com before the end of September to save 20% on anything they make. Download free trials, then buy online to receive the discounted price. 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-Dictating Emoji by Names in iOS 16? 00:57:42 From Mood Rings to Move Rings (and other, more irreverent, sayings) 00:59:56 Gary-Some Macs Have Lost Track of Date and Time Unix Epoch Time 01:07:29 SPONSOR: LinkedIn is a place for you to share your ideas. Whether you’re passionate about Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, Finance or anything in between there’s a community of more than 850 million people who care about the same things as you. Visit LinkedIn.com today to join the conversation and get the tools you need to reach your audience. More Questions Answered 01:08:32 Patrick-Printing Webpages With and Without Links File > Export as PDF (no links) File > Print > PDF > Save as PDF (include links) 01:11:33 Can I Pay for My Subscription with Apple and Login Elsewhere? – Yes. Billing is not linked to the devices you can use it on. Cool Stuff Found 01:13:54 Brian8944 in Discord-CSF-Elsewhen App for Seeing Time Zones 01:15:14 Greg-CSF-MonitorControl Lets You Set External Monitor Brightness, Volume, and More DDC Control 01:17:17 CSF-RiotPWR Cloud Gaming Controller for iOS (Xbox Edition) iPhone Controller for Remote Xbox-ing 01:18:56 Andrius-CSF-Pixelmator Pro 3.0 with Templates, Smart Replace and More GIMP for macOS Acorn from Flying Meat GIMPShop 01:22:33 MGG 948 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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. 00:26:58 SPONSOR: Upside – Earn cash back with Upside on gas, groceries, and dining out. Use promo code macgeekgab after downloading the app to get $5 (or more) cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. 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!). Subscribe to NosillaCast wherever you get your podcasts. Cool Stuff Found 01:15:42 DaveMark-CSF-Apple’s official (and free) “iPhone User Guide for iOS 16” in the Books app 01:17:12 Mike-CSF-TopGrade to upgrade all the background stuff on your Mac brew install topgrade 01:18:42 Kirit-CSF-946–Mimestream-Alternate macOS Email Client 01:19:54 Greg-CSF-946–Reset Privacy Permissions in macOS Monterey 01:21:05 MGG 947 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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` 00:11:34 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. 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 00:37:57 SPONSOR: LinkedIn is a place for you to share your ideas. Whether you’re passionate about Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, Finance or anything in between there’s a community of more than 850 million people who care about the same things as you. Visit LinkedIn.com today to join the conversation and get the tools you need to reach your audience. 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 Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:11:58 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. 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 Storm Radar Pete uses Windy and AeroWeather Pro 01:05:55 CSF-Xfinity Mobile adds Unlimited $30/Month Plan Mint Mobile 01:08:20 CSF-942-Use Brave Browser for Privacy 01:10:32 CSF-Chirpty generates a graphic of your Twitter circle 01:11:22 MGG 944 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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! 00:19:10 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. 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 00:56:10 SPONSOR: NORD VPN. Are you missing out on your favorite show because it’s not available in your region? Trying to keep your “private time” private? Visit NordVPN.com/mgg and get one month free with their two year plan! 00:57:43 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 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 Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 00:29:50 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! 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 Access TunnelBear 01:11:25 MACE-Which 2-bay, Entry Level Synology is Best for Me? Comparing DS220j, DS218play, and DS220+ 01:19:55 MGG 942 Outtro Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:41:23 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. 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? PortaPow USB Data Blocker Cool Stuff Found 01:09:55 Glenn-CSF-EasyFind and Security Spy 01:13:47 CSF-The Xebec Tri-Screen 2 for when you have no desk! 01:17:12 MGG 941 Overcast’s Smart Speed Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 00:28:21 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! 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. 00:30:54 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! 00:32:24 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 Keyboard When You Need to Clean It 01:05:34 CSF-Silent Knight 01:09:45 Lee-CSF-Synology-focused YouTube Channel with SpaceRex (and also Marius Hosting) – Also NASCompares 01:13:02 JP-Proactively Replacing Synology Hard Drives? 01:17:17 CSFR-TimeMachineEditor for managing your Time Machine Schedules 01:21:07 MGG 940 Outtro Overcast’s Smart Speed Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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. More Questions Answered & Tips Shared! 00:39:26 John-Choosing my Synology Upgrade Path 00:49:20 Synology DS1522+ Review 00:51:50 Thad-Install a Windows VM on your Synology DiskStation 00:57:31 Mark-CSF-RVMobileInternet.com, an RV Internet Resource 01:00:00 Bart-Thoughts on using TravelData as Mobile Internet for RV Travel More Cool Stuff Found 01:03:55 TheJTRay-CSF-RenameMyTVSeries 01:05:00 CSF-Pitaka FlipBook Case for iPad Pro 01:07:50 CSF-PopSockets for MagSafe 01:11:01 CSF-Ookla adds “Responsiveness” results to Speedtest 01:12:35 MGG 938 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 Solution 00:53:46 Bill-CSF-Splashtop for Remote Management 00:54:57 CSF-Shokz OpenRun Pro Bone Conduction 00:59:05 CSF-Bite Away for immediate elimination of itching/stinging from insect bites 01:00:33 Thermacell 01:02:02 Alexei-CSF-933–Bluelounge CableDrop Multi (3rd pp) 01:03:29 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-ListenNotes podcast search engine 01:06:57 CSF-512 Audio Tempest USB Condenser Mic 01:12:40 CSF-DALL•E mini – AI model which generates images from any text prompt MGG 936 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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 towers 01:13:49 Gui Rambo-CSF-VirtualBuddy, a virtualization app for App Silicon Macs 01:15:34 MGG 935 Outtro Farrago Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

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” Cool Stuff Found 01:04:54 Todd-CSF-Use Hand Mirror on your Mac before joining Zoom calls 01:06:09 CSF-Outlet Extensions so Wall-Warts Fit in Power Strips (or get rotating ones!) 01:09:14 Dominic-CSF-Howard Oakley’s SMART Explainer 01:10:40 DrDream-CSF-Duplicate File Finder for…removing dupes! 01:11:20 Wayne-CSF-932–Parsec for low-latency remote control 01:12:27 John-CSF-932-Use Eye Measure to Measure Pupillary Distance 01:14:13 Sonos Voice 01:19:29 MGG 934 Outtro https://mgg.fm/934> John Mulaney’s Best Meal Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

What are your thoughts on backup internet connections, programming NFC tags, expiration dates on consumer products, DACs for your devices, and more? If you don’t have any of these yet, you will once you listen because these are just a few of the tangents John and Dave will walk you down this week! Never fret, though, everything still brings it back to all the Apple and technology devices you know, love, and want to learn about. Your two favorite geeks ensure you learn at least five new things, so go ahead and press play. Make sure you listen all the way through to the end, too, because you have a (very fun!) homework assignment! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 933 for Monday, June 20, 2022 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! When Your Internet Connection Goes South 00:01:43 Troubleshooting John’s Internet Connection ping www.apple.com TuneIn 00:05:08 Using a backup internet connection as insurance Consolidated/Fidium Fiber GoNetSpeed Quick Tips 00:11:43 Greg-QT-Use Focus Mode to have One app on Two Pages 00:13:55 Todd-QT-Managing Sound output on Apple TV 00:17:07 DirecTV Stream now has “follow team” 00:20:18 Todd-CSF-932-Buy a Sheet of LED Dimming Stickers Sponsors 00:22:20 SPONSOR: Wealthfront was designed by financial experts to help you turn your good ideas into great investments without the hassle of doing everything yourself. Get your first $5,000 managed for FREE for life at Wealthfront.com/MGG. 00:24:05 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Follow-Ups and Geek Challenge Answers 00:25:32 Steve-932-Use AnyDesk for Remote Access 00:26:57 Jedd-932-Use Jump Desktop to Remote Access for Family Members 00:28:09 Karl-932-Use PDF Expert. It’s the best. 00:31:06 Barry-1-Macs Shouldn’t Use Intel Processors – This is true! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:35:09 Terri-Which app to manage NFC Tags? NFC QR Code Document Scanner 00:38:40 A Case for AppTamer on M1 (run on efficiency cores, now has Quitter-like Functionality) Maestral – open-source dropbox app 00:46:03 Christopher-Universal Control Opens Up Monitor Options 00:49:00 Scott-iMac Wi-Fi and Recovery Issues USB Wi-Fi 802.11ac adapter The Small Business Show podcast Recovery Mode doesn’t work? Try this! 01:03:35 Can iCloud Music Library have too many playlists? 01:07:52 Ross-Lossless Audio with HomePad Mini, DAC Options iMore’s 2022 DAC List Audioengine D1 01:18:38 Spencer-Should I buy the HELM Audio Bolt DAC? 01:19:41 Sonos Ray Review 01:23:16 Homework Assignment: What’s the phrase for hanging a cable? 01:25:11 MGG 933 Outtro https://mgg.fm/933> Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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 You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Happy Birthday to us all! It’s true… 17 years ago today (to the day!) John and Dave released the first Mac Geek Gab episode (called “TMO To Go”) and Pilot Pete joined not to long afterwards. It’s been 17 years of answering your questions, sharing Cool Stuff Found, learning Quick Tips, discussing Macs and iPhones and Routers and Mesh Wi-Fi and Synology DiskStations and… yeah… all of it. Wanna know a secret? They’re not going to stop any time soon! Wanna know another secret? Press play and join your three favorite geeks in learning that secret plus five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 932 for Monday, June 13, 2022 00:01:41 Happy 17th Birthday! Don McMillan’s Boolean Proof as to Why Your Wife is Always Right The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:05:01 QT-Command-Drag a Window to keep its background position 00:06:05 QT-Command Click on Mailboxes in Mail’s sidebar to have customized views 00:08:02 Bob-QT-Use iPhone Measure app to calculate a human’s height 00:10:44 Brad-QT-See Snapshots over SMB by adding /~snapshot to SMB URL 00:12:22 BarryK-QT-Use Option-Space to put a “hard space” in text 00:13:30 Craig-QT-Use an NFC tag to cover the light on your bedside charger…and trigger shortcuts! Available here on Amazon 00:17:06 Cory-QT-Run Homebridge on DSM7 instead of HOOBS – Good idea! The MGG Discord Server is Live! 00:20:32 Brad-QT-use killall -3 to generate a crash report 00:21:53 Jeff-QT-iOS 16 Lets You See Wi-Fi Passwords Sponsors 00:24:19 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required! 00:26:05 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:27:51 Bill-Moving From Cable to 5G/LTE Internet Verizon 5G Home Internet T-Mobile Home Internet Starlink Starlink Coverage Map – Check the coverage map!!! Verizon 5G Home Internet vs. T-Mobile Home Internet: Which Is Best for Your Home Connection? 00:34:04 DLH-Wi-Fi Traveling Fun 00:42:51 Lauren-Easy cross-platform remote assistance solution? Zoom TeamViewer Chrome Remote Desktop 00:48:20 Larry-APFS or HFS+ for Rotational Drives? An analysis of APFS enumeration performance on rotational hard drives 00:54:05 Jamie-Synology RT6600ax is shipping to customers 01:01:10 David-What’s the best PDF Editor? Adobe Acrobat DC – The reader is just a reader. Not an editior PDF Pen LibreOffice PDF Expert Nitro PDF Pro Prizmo Cool Stuff Found 01:10:56 Allison-CSM-A geeky podcaster’s VPN analysis Private Internet Access VPN (Allison’s choice and the one Dave will move to shortly) ExpressVPN (Dave’s current VPN) 01:18:32 CSF-Mobile Passport app 01:21:12 MGG 932 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly 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

Apple’s WWDC conference is this week, with a slew of new announcements for both Developers and end users alike. Listen as John, Dave, and Pilot Pete share their initial reactions to Apple’s latest news, digging in to provide some context as only your three favorite geeks can. Press play and enjoy…that way you won’t get caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 931 for Tuesday, June 7, 2022 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:06:46 macOS Ventura Highlights and Observations Mail enhancements Passkeys Shared Tab Groups Stage Manager Focus Mode Spotlight enhancements Continuity Camera Studio Light 00:22:29 M2 Chip 00:24:58 M2 MacBook Air (and Pro) 00:36:15 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. 00:37:56 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. 00:39:14 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide. 00:40:43 iPadOS 16 Observations VM Swap Stage Manager Resizable Windows 00:50:51 iOS 16 Observations iCloud Shared Photo Library Messages So There I Was – Pilot Pete’s new aviation podcast Wallet Smart Keys Apple Pay Later Tap to Pay on iPhone Dictation Lock Screen 01:18:33 MGG 931 Outtro https://mgg.fm/931> Crag’s Hair! Pilot Pete’s New Podcast: So There I Was MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Dave’s been testing the new Synology RT6600ax router and has some “first look” thoughts to share. He, John, and Pete continue by answering your questions about mesh networks, VLANs, IoT devices, and more. Cool Stuff Found this week includes places to find discounted (or free!) apps, options for portable screens, wireless power banks, and more. And the whole episode starts with your three favorite geeks discussing a new way to enter Jiggle Mode. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 930 for Monday, May 30, 2022 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:18 Bruce-QT-Enter Jiggle Mode quickly by long-pressing in the space between apps 00:05:04 Gary-QT-Use Your iPhone to Identify Animals, Plants, and Landmarks Wi-Fi Fun 00:08:32 Ed-How to Isolate my IoT Devices From My Network? 00:13:23 DLH-Synology RT6600ax and SRM 1.3 00:19:49 Tod-Meshing a Synology RT6600ax 00:22:20 Why would I want my IoT devices separated 00:30:21 Steve-Which Wi-Fi Mesh These Days? Plume SuperPods Eero TP-Link Deco 00:35:31 DLH-Eero allows for 11 people to manage one network Sponsor 00:36:51 SPONSOR: Other World Computing’s Envoy Pro mini: The ultimate, works-with-everything, pocked-sized USB-C and USB-C SSD. Cool Stuff Found 00:36:26 The MGG Discord Server is Live! 00:38:55 Blerby in Discord-CSF-App Sliced to track when apps are on-sale/free 00:39:35 GadgetComa-CSF-CheapCharts for the same 00:40:10 Allan-CSF-925-Jump Desktop for Remote Access…in Setapp! Setapp 00:41:55 Gary-CSF-Costco Members save on Apple Subscriptions 00:45:55 Ari-CSF-UPerfect 4K Portable 15.6″ Monitor 00:47:17 Paul-D-Discord-CSF-Espresso portable touchscreen 00:49:10 Kent-CSF-929-Use Duet or Another 3rd Party option when Sidecar is unavailable 00:50:55 Russell-CSFR-Experience with Luna as an Alternative Display 00:54:25 Troubleshooting Pete’s DiskStation 00:52:50 Neal-CSF-iDrive for Synology DiskStations (and more) 00:59:00 Repairing a Synology – Soft Reset and Hard Reset 01:01:50 CSF-1Password 8’s Universal Autofill…in your apps! BitWarden 01:08:00 Donna-CSF-Satechi Quatro Wireless Power Bank for iPhone and Apple Watch 01:09:00 Steve-CSF-Cocoon GRID-IT! Travel Accessory Organizer 01:13:40 Eliot-CSF-Glance shortcut puts Weather on Home Screen 01:16:20 CSF-Lenovo Alexa SmartClock Essential 01:19:00 MGG 930 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Podcast: So There I Was MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

What are the differences between Qi and MagSafe? Listen as your three favorite geeks talk through all this and more. Split screen, searching in Messages, finding hidden drafts in Mail, and Google resuming free GSuite access are just a few of the topics that John, Dave, and Pilot Pete dig into for you all this week. Have a question of your own? Try the new feedback@mgg.fm address and let’s see if that works! Then press play and enjoy hearing your answer…and learning five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 929 for Monday, May 23, 2022 00:02:10 ASUS ZenScreen 15.4” Portable Monitor 00:06:12 Check Universal Control if Your Mouse/Keyboard appears to “Freeze” The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:09:08 Paul-QT-Show Previews in Finder Views 00:10:57 Mark, Matt, and Others-Google Resumes Allowing Free Legacy GSuite Accounts Gmail iOS App 00:17:52 Russell-QT-Fast Charging iPhones and iPads 00:24:52 QT-Searching in Messages 00:27:14 Bob-QT-921-Print presentation slides 4-up to save paper 00:30:15 Kiwi Graham-QT-Using Split Screen mode on iPad 00:35:41 Ed-QT-Find Hidden Drafts in iOS Mail 00:38:10 mgg.fm lives! And you can use any episode number to navigate directly to any episode… like mgg.fm/100, for example! Sponsor 00:41:45 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. 00:43:31 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:44:53 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! 00:46:27 Steve-MagSafe Versus Qi Charging – Yes. They are different Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W Samsung Qi Charger with Cooling Fan How to use your MagSafe Charger with iPhone 13 models and iPhone 12 models 00:52:50 Bedside Qi Chargers are risky 00:56:03 Shortcut for HomeKit devices tied to Focus mode! 00:57:24 Craig-Getting a SMART Error, Now What? SMARTReporter for Mac DriveDx SMART Disk Checker Spinrite for Recovering Data 01:07:29 Brian-Best Wi-Fi Scanner App to use? AirPort Utility for iOS Wi-Fi Explorer iStumbler NetSpot The iOS Measure App 01:11:39 Bob-How to Download YouTube Videos? Downie (part of Setapp) YouTube Premium Pulltube (also available in SetApp) yt-dlp 01:17:20 MGG 929 Outtro Pilot Pete’s New Podcast: So There I Was MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Synology’s DiskStations are a popular item amongst all of us here in the MGG Family, listeners and hosts all included! Listen today as guest Jeff Gamet makes a hasty return to join John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete to talk all things Synology and Network Attached Storage. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things along with the rest of the MGG Family. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 928 for Monday, May 16, 2022 00:03:26 How Do Your Geeks Use Their Synology Diskstations? Time Machine Backups Hyper Backup Synology Drive Plex Video Station Media Server Cloud Sync Synology Photos Synology Office Synology VPN Server Surveillance Station From the live chat: SynoCommunity Sponsors 00:18:58 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required! 00:20:47 SPONSOR: Lumin Skin. Thanks to Lumin Skin you can drop that bottle of three-in-one and start using skincare products that actually take care of your skin. Visit LuminSkin.com/MGG to get your free trial of Lumin’s products. NAS Questions 00:22:31 James-Best Drive Configuration for Synology Synology Hybrid RAID 00:29:12 Dee-What Size Replacement Drives for Synology DiskStation? 00:31:45 What is a “4K Native” Hard Drive? 00:34:35 Terry-Which 2-bay NAS do you recommend? Jeff: DS220j ($187, currently-used) DS1520+ John: DS218play ($230) DS420+ ($500) Dave: DS218play ($230) DS1520+ ($700, currently-used) Your Geeks’ Picks Compared RAID Calculator Drive Selector 00:50:50 David-New DiskStation, Which Steps First? 00:55:56 Ari-Copy Files/Folders from Mac to Synology? 01:02:13 Jeff-Easiest way to backup Synology? NAS CSF 01:06:35 Keith-CSF-AutoMounter backs up your NAS to Backblaze by Default 01:08:47 GC-How to keep TIme Machine from Backing Up Network Shares 01:10:51 CSF-VirtualHere Lets you use USB Devices across Network 01:12:38 MGG 928 Outtro Find Jeff Gamet on Twitter and Instagram The Context Machine Podcast MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Quick Tips for keyboard shortcuts, viewing messages, and speed tests are just the first segment of this week’s episode. Listen as John, Dave, and Pilot Pete navigate you through understanding managing the Finder sidebar, tweaking your batteries, choosing storage, and ensuring your DNS will let you connect to hotel Wi-Fi. Then your three favorite geeks wrap up with some fantastic (and timely!) Cool Stuff Found, including some travel tips. Press play and enjoy learning five new things together! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 927 for Monday, May 9, 2022 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:02:20 Lee-QT-Efficiently Quit Without Saving 00:05:46 Barry-QT-Use Your Mac as an AirPlay Speaker…even Better With Studio Display! 00:06:41 Joe-QT-Use Live Text to Type those Restaurant Survey Codes 00:09:47 Harvey-CSF-Use `networkQuality -s` for Speed Tests from Terminal https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/internet-speed-checkl-macos-monterey/ 00:13:28 QT-Alternate Messages View 00:16:09 ADD Todd-The MGG Feed … Enhanced! Sponsors 00:19:44 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide. 00:21:08 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:22:41 David-Disappearing Finder Sidebar Items 00:24:30 Eduardo-Risks of Leaving my MacBook plugged in full-time? Maximizing Apple’s Battery Performance Coconut Battery 00:32:04 CSF-MagSafe PopSockets! – Sadie should clip this tip LOTS of girls love those PopSockets! 00:34:31 Paul-Cleaning your AirPods increases Sound Quality 12 Pieces Hearing Aid Cleaning Tools 6-Pack of Brushes and Earloops 00:40:22 Tim-External SSD vs. Internal Storage 00:47:27 John-Custom DNS Messes Up Captive Portal – Yep. True!! I have had this issue before when setting up new XFinity/Comcast Cable Modems. 00:51:42 Roger-Which (e)SIM card to get when traveling? eSimDB Google Maps for iOS You Need a Map PokeFi iPhone Low Data Mode Join Mint Mobile Cool Stuff Found 01:02:08 @StatsDesk-DSM 7.1 Fixes Critical Netatalk Bug 01:03:37 Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD — rubberized shock absorbers. Formatted ExFAT out of the gate, PCIe NVMe drive, 10Gbps USB (3.2g2 01:05:51 CSF-WOWCube for $249 01:08:51 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-Run MacOS 8 and System 7 in your browser 01:10:27 CSF-Scosche PowerUp 600 Torch ($139) 01:12:41 Dan-CSF-Ikea Tradfri Affordable HomeKit Devices – Yep. Ikea does make many things affordable 01:14:53 Patrick-CSF-DenTek Flossers…For Your Mac and iPhone 01:16:26 MGG 927 Outtro Chuck Barris…Assassin?? The Context Machine Podcast MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus joins your two favorite geeks this week to talk Apple’s Self Service repairs, Keyboard Shortcuts, Screen Layout, and Twinkly lights! Of course, John and Dave make sure to keep things on the rails with your favorite Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found, as well. Press play and enjoy learning three new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 926 for Monday, May 2, 2022 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:02:02 Today’s Guest: Dr. Mac! Quick Tips 00:03:00 Dale-QT-USB-A Connectors are Color-Coded (and more tips from Glenn Fleishman’s Take Control of Untangling Connections) 00:04:51 Christina-QT-Use Command-Option-V to Move a File instead of Copying 00:08:19 Alex-QT-Customize Finder Toolbar 00:12:06 Clay-QT-924-Use Emergency SOS to Disable FaceID 00:14:28 QT-Add “New Viewer Tab” shortcut Cmd-T for New Tabs in Mail to match Safari 00:17:08 Tim-QT-See old macOS Versions in Mac App Store Hidden Purchases 00:18:48 Pour One Out for macOS Server 00:21:20 James-QT-Enable High Contrast on Apple TV to easily see selected object 00:22:45 Gary-QT-Siri can activate Flashlight, Low Power Mode, Wi-Fi, and more 00:25:00 Donna-QT-Use Your Car’s Third Memory Button to Mitigate Its Forgetfulness Sponsors 00:29:25 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. 00:30:59 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. 00:32:26 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! 00:33:56 Thoughts on Apple’s Self-Service Repair Right to Repair Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:47:31 Eliot-Replacing Quick Notes Function Drafts from Agile Tortoise BetterTouchTool Keyboard Maestro Gesture Trigger Logitech MX Master 3 01:02:35 Thunderbolt Dock Sleep Mode Issues… Need to Be Reconnected After Reboot with 12.3.1 PreSonus Q2626 01:08:50 Bob-919-Moom vs. Stay and Window Placement Cool Stuff Found 01:14:24 Use MGG Chapters 01:16:00 Dr. Mac-CSF-Twinkly lights 01:22:15 MGG 926 Outtro Find Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus at LeVitus.com MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Jeff Gamet joins John and Dave today to share all kinds of Cool Stuff Found with you. Categories range from MagSafe car mounts to mechanical keyboards, to USB adapters and more. Listen to your three favorite geeks have their minds blown by a listener submission about Remote Access, and then there are all the tangents, which you’re simply going to love. Press play and enjoy learning no-less-than five new things (and probably a LOT more). Also, we’re sorry about your wallets… we know these CSF episodes can get expensive, but we made sure to include lots of free stuff this week, too! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 925 for Monday, April 25, 2022 00:02:01 Today’s Guest: Jeff Gamet 00:04:18 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found 00:05:35 CSF-Scosche MagicMount Pro Charge 5 MagSafe dash and windows mounts 00:08:47 CSF- Keychron C2 Wired Mechanical Keyboard 00:11:15 CSF-macOS Monterey’s Experimental NTFS read/write support Apple //gs Apple GS/OS Franklin ACE 1000 Windows NT 00:20:05 Jedd-CSF-File List Export to Manage Large Lists of Files 00:21:32 CSF-Eve Light Strip Command Strips 00:24:00 Thread vs. Matter and IoT devices 00:27:05 CSF- Plexicam 00:30:57 CSF-USB-C (F) to USB-A (M) Adapters 00:33:24 iPad USB-C Speeds 00:38:50 CSF-TwelveSouth HoverBar Duo Stand Sponsors 00:41:55 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required! 00:43:52 SPONSOR: Lumin Skin. Thanks to Lumin Skin you can drop that bottle of three-in-one and start using skincare products that actually take care of your skin. Visit LuminSkin.com/MGG to get your free trial of Lumin’s products. 00:45:35 SPONSOR: Wealthfront was designed by financial experts to help you turn your good ideas into great investments without the hassle of doing everything yourself. Get your first $5,000 managed for FREE for life at Wealthfront.com/MGG. Remote Access Cool Stuff Found 00:47:16 Mark-CSF-924-RealVNC’s Home Subscription for Connecting for FREE 00:50:20 Managing Raspberry Pi with RealVNC 00:52:12 John-CSF-924-Use RemotePC for Remote Access 00:52:50Roman-924-Use Splashtop Desktop for Remote Control 00:54:01 Jonathan-CSF-924-Tailscale is a Mesh-based VPN for all 00:58:00 Google’s Remote Desktop Even MOAR Cool Stuff Found 00:58:45 CSF-Synology DSM 7.1 is (almost) Out! (and a show on DiskStations is almost here!) Synology QuickConnect 01:11:03 Where best to run Plex? 01:14:38 Steve-CSF-DOCKMULE: 17-in-1 Thunderbolt Docking Station 01:16:59 MGG 925 Outtro Jeff Gamet… …on Twitter …on YouTube.com/jgamet …on The Context Machine Podcast with Bryan Chaffin …on the In Touch With iOS 200th Episode …on FreshBrewedTales MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Google email is no longer free, Preview has Zoom, iPadOS has Low Power Mode, and you can use Spotlight and Screenshots for notes. Also learn the best ways to remote access into your Mac from your iPhone while you're on the road. Join Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton to talk through all this and a LOT more. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 924 for Monday, April 18, 2022 00:02:01 The MGG Discord Server is Live! The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:03:03 What drive for Synology NAS? Seagate EXOS Drives Quick Tips 00:05:33 Chris-QT-Preview has a Built-In Zoom Lens 00:06:58 Jose-QT-Use Spotlight and Screenshots to Take Quick Notes on iPhone 00:09:19 Scott-QT-Getting Other Files Into the Safari Reading List Reeder Feedly 00:10:29 Dominic-923-QT-iPadOS 15 Added Low Power Mode for iPads 00:13:58 iPhone Settings has Search 00:15:06 Denny-Using Universal Control instead of Sidecar when iPad is Primary Computer 00:18:07 Gary-QT-Don’t Give Authorities Your Unlocked iPhone Sponsors 00:27:14 SPONSOR: Other World Computing’s new USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter solves the single display issue with M1 Macs. 00:28:49 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! 00:30:26 SPONSOR: Truebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need…or forgot about! Truebill.com/MGG could save you thousands per year! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:31:57 ADDTodd-How Did I Make My Computer Boot Faster? System Preferences > Sharing > Screen Sharing Safe Boot Your Mac OnyX for macOS 00:35:51 Brian-Best Remote Access Solutions? Mocha VNC Lite OpenVPN Connect app Screens and Screens Connect Parallels Access Free, as in beer. 00:45:28 Veritone Marvel.ai 00:46:36 Louis-How to Compare two Photos Libraries? PowerPhotos DeltaWalker 00:52:19 DLH-Google Workspace Billing Changes Arq from Haystack Software PoBox.com ForwardEmail.net – Truly Free Option Fastmail Yahoo Email iCloud Custom Domains 01:11:20 David-How Safe is Facebook Wi-Fi? 01:15:43 MGG 924 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar Mac Geek Gab Discord Server This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

It's true, we "cloud" things now. It's a thing. On top of that, iCloud Private Relay is also a thing, and it's not necessarily a good one yet. But it's in beta, so give it time. Plex's new Discovery Watchlist is also in beta, with similar results. No worries, your three favorite geeks talk you through all of this and more. Listen as Pilot Pete, John F. Braun, and Dave Hamilton share your quick tips, some Cool Stuff Found, and mostly answer your questions to ensure we all learn five new things from this week's episode. Press play and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 923 for Monday, April 11, 2022 00:02:46 The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:34 QT-Tame Safari’s IP Address Hiding Safari > Preferences > Privacy > Hide IP address > from Trackers Only 00:09:42 Bob-QT-915-Enable “Wake for Network Access” to keep Network Drives from Disconnecting 00:11:47 Patrick-QT for Efficient Overcast Listening 00:14:55 Removing Umms from Audio Streams 00:17:09 QT-Disable AirPods Message Announcements Settings > Notifications > Announce Notifications Indy ANC Earbuds Sponsors 00:20:57 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! 00:22:34 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software, now offers multiple notebooks, a native image viewer, and Shortcuts support! Printers and More Printers 00:24:07 Henrik-Using a PPD and CUPS for a Legacy Printer (and Henrik) 00:27:51 Steve-QT-Use CUPS Web Interface to Set Printing Defaults http://localhost:631 cupsctl WebInterface=yes 00:31:21 Eddie-Setting Defaults for iPhone-based Printing Fing App for macOS and iPhone  Fing iNET app Photos 00:38:07 Bob-New Photos Not Appearing on iMac If My Photo Stream isn’t updating 15 Ways to Fix iCloud Photo Syncing 00:42:22 Syncing Shortcuts 00:44:38 Bill-Resuming Photos Update Plex Manage ALL your media – and SHARE it with friends and family! Amazon Prime Photos – I know we did not talk about it, but that feature is there to share with a family 00:47:15 Is your podcast listening personal or group? Sponsors 00:57:21 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide. 00:58:43 SPONSOR: Trade. The journey to the perfect cup starts with taking Trade’s quiz. Your answer allows Trade to pair you with the perfect coffee to fit your tastes. Get $20 off your first three bags when you go to drinktrade.com/mgg using promo code mgg. Cool Stuff Found 01:00:21 CSF-Plex adds Plex Discover to help solve our TV tracking issue, and “.plexmatch” files Plex’s support article here 01:08:45 CSF-WWDC22 Will happen mostly online, and a little bit in person 01:14:14 CSF-ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 01:16:55 MGG 922 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Allison Sheridan joins Dave and John this week to help you learn at least five new things! Quick Tips include seeing Mac App Store progress, uses for Tab Groups, configuring printer defaults, and more. Then it’s on to answering your questions about choosing the right Mac Studio, resolving “The file can’t be found” errors, configuring Universal Control, and much more. Press play and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 922 for Monday, April 4, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:01:50 Guest Allison Sheridan from Podfeet.com Quick Tips 00:05:16 Stuart-QT-Swipe between iPhone app screens with the dots! 00:06:57 QT-Shave the Mouse 00:08:05 Chuck-QT-Hover over Mac App Store update progress for speed report 00:10:25 macOS 12.3.1 Update solved the Mac mini USB-C Display Issues 00:14:57 Peter-QT-Tips for Using Tab Groups 00:22:12 QT-Check Overcast Download-on-Cellular Settings Sponsors 00:27:01 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE. 00:29:04 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:30:34 Karim-Choosing The Right Mac Studio Configuration Do You Really Need a Dock With the Mac Studio? 00:40:29 Webcams Suck Reincubate Camo 00:44:51 Ricardo-920-How Universal Control Chooses Its Side of the Screen 00:49:01 Tim-Automating Data Collection PowerShell on Github PowerShell supports macOS Sponsors 00:58:11 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. 00:59:52 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. Cool Stuff Found 01:01:18 CSF-Audio Hijack 4 adds new mixer block, Shortcuts, and much more 01:08:17 Allison-CSM-Diagram of M1 Family Macs 01:15:34 DLH-Apple Business Essentials is now available! 01:16:25 JFB-How to Customize Print Dialog in macOS for an Older Printer TurboTax 01:25:48 MACE-macOS 12.3 replaces nano with pico … and more 01:28:53 Dan Moren — “I break up with software before it breaks up with me.” Folge from https://folge.me for creating tutorial guides with screenshots, annotations, and text. Ukrainian developer! 01:30:51 MGG 922 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Quick Tips rule the day here, with Pete, John, and Dave sharing how to stop Facebook from disabling your audio, finding menu items in macOS, connecting two sets of AirPods to your Apple TV and much more. Your questions are answered, too, about blocking websites, parental controls, Disabling 5G and more. But it's the Rabbit Hole Tangents that your three favorite geeks dive down which make things fun, isn't it? Press play and learn five new things…including learning where this episode really goes! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 921 for Monday, March 28, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:02:22 PMEvolutions & SXSW Quick Tips 00:05:21 Brian-QT-Stop Facebook From Hijacking Playing Audio Facebook > Settings > Videos and Photos > Autoplay 00:09:35 Dan-QT-Find Any Menu item with the macOS Help menu 00:10:48 Dan-QT-Use wallpaper management software to re-solidify your menubar 24-Hour Wallpaper 00:12:54 Brian-QT-Printing a Contact Sheet with Preview 00:15:48 Raymond-QT-920-Connect Two sets of AirPods to Apple TV Airfoil 00:18:40 Ed-QT-Double Tap the TV Button on Apple TV Remotes 00:20:18 QT-Check Settings>Face ID & Passcode>Allow access when unlocked>Wallet to ensure boarding passes can be shown 00:21:25 Pete’s Watch Finally Syncs with his iPhone Wallet again 00:23:32 Retraining Face ID with 15.4 and Glasses 00:25:59 Rabbit Holes in Adjacent Universes 777 Disappeared 00:32:30 Eliot-QT-920-Use Hyper Key to Setup Keyboard Mappings Sponsors 00:34:50 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! 00:36:23 SPONSOR: Other World Computing’s new USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter solves the single display issue with M1 Macs. 00:37:55 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:39:16 Roy-Blocking Websites in Chrome Browser OpenDNS for Website Filtering 00:45:58 ?-E=Abel-GC-Best Parental Control software for Monitoring iMessages – How can I monitor my child’s iPhone activity? Set up parental controls with Family Sharing on iPhone Verizon Smart Family 00:54:28 Pilot Pete-The New Mac Studio’s Storage isn’t (yet?) Upgradable Clarifying the lack of Mac Studio SSD Upgradability 00:58:55 Patrick-Disable 5G for Better Battery Life? 01:03:00 Connection issues! 01:05:41 Adam-Spotlight Indexing of Large External Drives causes Kernel Panics 01:11:59 Louis-Do I need a New TV to use Atmos with a Soundbar like Sonos Arc? HDFury Arcana 01:18:45 MGG 921 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

John, Dave, and Pilot Pete get together from not just three different time zones, but two different countries! They talk about macOS 12.3, the best upgrade migration path, SXSW 2022, and more. Quick Tips include a new Force Quit shortcut, putting iCloud Drive on your Desktop, and much more. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with your three favorite geeks! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 920 for Monday, March 21, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:02:57 SXSW 2022, Travel Tips 32 Sounds Sponsors 00:14:42 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:16:27 SPONSOR: Lumin Skin. Thanks to Lumin Skin you can drop that bottle of three-in-one and start using skincare products that actually take care of your skin. Visit LuminSkin.com/MGG to get your free trial of Lumin’s products. macOS 12.3 00:18:34 macOS 12.3 00:19:14 macOS 12.3 adds Notes field to Saved Passwords 00:23:00 macOS 12.3 removes python by default 00:25:07 macOS Universal Control 00:28:47 Louis-macOS 12.3 Breaks Connection with Some Displays Sponsors 00:37:26 SPONSOR: Headspace — Feel happier! Headspace is Meditation made simple. Get one month for free at Headspace.com/MGG 00:39:09 SPONSOR: Truebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need…or forgot about! Truebill.com/MGG could save you thousands per year! Quick Tips 00:40:24 Peter-QT-Shift to Force Quit the Current app 00:42:05 Right-Click on an App in the Dock, then Option 00:44:00 Lee-QT-Put iCloud Drive on Your Desktop 00:46:05 Tony-QT-Sort Checked Items in Notes 00:47:31 Tony-QT-Google’s Site-specific search – site:macgeekgab.com wifi 00:50:58 John-QT-919-Use NeverSSL.com to test captive login 00:53:57 QT-Beware the silent iPhone alarm 00:57:50 Tony-Keep your keyboard languages in sync for Universal Control 00:58:55 Universal Control vs. Scroll Bars Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:01:10 Craig-Connecting a Thunderbolt 2 Device to Newer Macs Apple’s Thunderbolt 3-to-2 Adapter 01:02:45 Andrew-The Best Upgrade Migration Path 01:11:49 Kenny-917-Eero’s Patch Last Month fixed Apple/WPA3 Issues 01:15:20 MGG 920 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Learn about a portable screen for your laptop, how to reset your Apple mouse, how to resolve Safari errors and more with Pilot Pete, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton this week. Of course, there are lots of (fun?) tangents your three favorite geeks take you on, as well, PLUS the first "Strange Things Found" inclusion in seventeen years. All this and more, just press play and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 919 for Monday, March 14, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:02:39 MGG Calendar Quick Tips 00:04:25 Will Strafach-Sharing a Safari Reader Mode Page via Email includes the Page’s Content 00:05:23 David-STF-Popular Woodworking plays music in Reader Mode 00:08:39 Jon-QT-Disable Dictation to Prevent Keyboard Entry Errors 00:10:40 Peter-QT-Reset your Apple Mouse to Fix Frozen Cursor sudo pkill bluetoothd 00:14:59 Rand-QT-Reset Printing System to Bring Printers Back to Life 00:17:06 QT-Enable AppleScripts in macOS Shortcuts 00:18:56 Paul-QT-Create Symbolic Links in root man synthetic.conf Sponsors 00:21:14 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required! 00:22:54 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software, now offers multiple notebooks, a native image viewer, and Shortcuts support! Cool Stuff Found 00:24:56 CSF-Lenovo ThinkVision M14 Portable 14” Bus-Powered Screen 00:30:20 Joe-CSFR-Moom for Mac Window Placement 00:33:13 Steve-CSF-BlueHarvest to Delete macOS Hidden Files, Paragon Read and Write NTFS and ext4 CoinOps10 00:34:08 Sensibo Pure Air Purifier 00:39:27 Order More COVID Tests 00:41:32 CSF-Nee-Vo monitors and app 00:46:53 Dave’s ISDN Storage Sponsors 00:51:35 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. 00:53:19 SPONSOR: Kandji.io. Next-generation Apple device management for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. Visit Kandji.io/mgg today so they can hear what you need and get you rolling. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:54:44 Zenni Optical and PP-EyeBuyDirect.com 00:58:49 Ken-How to fix a Frozen Dock? killall Dock ps -ax 01:02:18 Sandra-Safari Can’t Verify This Site Errors 01:10:10 Julie-Time to Upgrade macOS from Catalina to Monterey? 01:13:50 Vigorish 01:15:12 MGG 919 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Dave, John, and Pilot Pete come together hot on the heels of Apple's Peek Performance Event to share their hot-takes with you. Listen as your three favorite geeks' thoughts about the new hardware evolve before your very ears…what do they think about the new Mac Studio, Studio Display, M1 Ultra, and more? Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 918 for Tuesday, March 8, 2022 00:01:30 Reactions from Apple’s “Peek Performance” Event 00:02:18 Mac Studio 00:17:14 M1 Ultra 00:26:46 SPONSOR: iMazing is the Swiss Army Knife of iOS device management, and a favorite tool used by John, Pete, and Dave. Get 30% off all iMazing personal licenses until the end of the month with coupon code MGG30 when you purchase a license from imazing.com! 00:29:30 Studio Display LG UltraFine 5K 27″ Display ViewSonic 27″ UHD Displays 00:47:19 iPhone SE 00:52:06 iPad Air 00:53:25 Apple TV+ Academy Award Noms Friday Night Baseball The OA on Netflix Event in ASL 01:00:41 MGG 918 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Dave's back from his first international travel in two years and has some travel tips to share regarding mobile data service, AirTags, portable speakers, portable shoes, decking out your hotel room, tech-style, and much more! On top of that there are a bunch of Quick Tips from y'all which needed sharing and some questions which needed answering. Thankfully John stayed back, manned the office, and kept the mailbags from overflowing! Listen as your two favorite geeks tear through all this and more in the effort to ensure we all learn at least five new things together! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 917 for Monday, March 7, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:02:46 Fixing MacBook Pro Sound Issue Quick Tips 00:04:20 Karl-QT-Transfer Phone Call to HomePod Mini 00:06:34 Ben-QT-Double-Tap an iMessage for TapBack and Reply options 00:08:58 Kent-QT-Disable Router Adblocking to Allow Safari to Open Websites Plume HomePass 00:12:45 Patrick-QT-Combine PDFs with Preview’s Menu Commands 00:14:51 Jamie-QT-916-Connecting to Servers on Boot and Remounting a Drive 00:17:11 Jim-QT-Grammarly Breaks Spell Check defaults write -g NSAllowContinuousSpellChecking -bool true 00:18:33 Gary-QT-Use AirPods Noise Cancellation with One Ear 00:19:27 Gary-QT-Save a PDF in Safari to Remove Password Sponsors 00:20:42 SPONSOR: Trade. The journey to the perfect cup starts with taking Trade’s quiz. Your answer allows Trade to pair you with the perfect coffee to fit your tastes. Get $20 off your first three bags when you go to drinktrade.com/mgg using promo code mgg. 00:22:18 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required! Travel Cool Stuff Found 00:24:00 QT-AirTag in Luggage 00:27:07 CSF-Sonos Roam SL 00:29:39 GigSky eSIM Plans Wait to Start their Timer – DAVE191 saves you $5 at https://gigsky.com/ 00:33:20 CSF-Kizik “Vegas” Slip-on Shoes 00:34:51 I’m Pretty Much a Doctor Now? 00:41:29 CSFR-Remote for Mac Sponsors 00:44:21 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. 00:45:58 SPONSOR: MacUpdater. One of our favorite apps is now one of our favorite sponsors. Download MacUpdater v2.1 to ensure you’re keeping all your apps up-to-date. Be sure to use coupon code MGGQ1 to save 10% on your order. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:47:32 Bob-Siri and Privacy 00:54:10 Sterilize your cups with Denture Cleaning Tablets 00:55:08 Barry-Same Music File, Different Sizes 00:59:24 PCUnix-What’s Keeping My Mac Awake? pmset -g log | grep "Wake Requests" 01:01:40 Daniel-915-Snapshot SNAFU https://eclecticlight.co/2021/11/13/understanding-snapshot-data-in-disk-utility/ Carbon Copy Cloner > Volumes > “- Data” Volume > Snapshots > Free space requirement 01:05:55 John-CSF-916-Use Pobox.com for Custom Domain Email Forwarding 01:08:19 David-SSD Lifespan? iStat Menus’ Drive Widget DriveDx for Mac It No Longer Identifies as a Drive 01:14:33 MGG 917 Outtro TurboBoost Switcher Pro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

The Cool Stuff Found corner of the mailroom was starting to overflow, and the staff was getting restless, so Dave and John dig in. Learn how to find public Wi-Fi passwords, which Mac or iPhone to buy next, how to tweak your Mac's shutdown menu options, new webcams from Anker, and more. Plus, a discussion about snapshot reversion vs. restoration help shed some light on what we can do with APFS…and why we can't do more! 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 916 for Monday, February 28, 2022 00:02:20 John’s MacBook Pro 16” Intel … won’t play sound The MGG Merch Store is Live! Cool Stuff Found 00:08:36 CSF-Use WiFisPC to find Public Wi-Fi Passwords 00:10:07 Matt-CSF-Remote Control Outlet to Reset Router 00:18:30 Related: Keep Connect Plug to automatically reset in event of full disconnect 00:19:42 CSF-AppleBuyingAdvice.com from Josh Centers 00:21:28 Robin-CSF-Use Karabiner Elements for Forward Delete and More 00:23:09 Todd-CSF-CyberPower CST1500S UPS for Mac Sponsors 00:25:37 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg and get $1,000 credit on your first statement. 00:27:06 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. 00:28:48 SPONSOR: The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan is a master interviewer, obsessed about audio quality, and focused on producing a great show that we think you’re going to love. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:30:32 Louis-Immediate Shutdown and Restart Options In Apple Menu – If you hold down the option key. This is how it works 00:35:19 Steve-Remote Access vs. FileVault and auto-login 00:39:25 Dave-How to Use Apple Cash Card on Mac? 00:43:59 Mike Bombich-Snapshot Reversion vs. Restoration 00:48:44 Bob-How to Clean-Up Duplicate Contacts? 00:52:49 Lee-CSF-PhotoSweeper for Processing Duplicate Photos Sponsor 00:56:04 SPONSOR: Other World Computing’s new USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter solves the single display issue with M1 Macs. More Cool Stuff Found! 00:58:12 Todd-CSF-Where Have I Been and Arc, two iPhone Location Apps 01:01:22 Adrian-CSF-MX Toolbox SuperTool for looking up mail and mailserver info 01:07:37 CSF-Universal Audio UA-SD1 Microphone – Needs XLR though. FYI 01:10:34 CSF-B600 Video Bar from Anker 01:12:18 Michael-CSF-909-Uninstall with CleanMyMac X 01:14:19 CSF-912-ForwardMx.io and ForwardEmail (free, open source) for forwarding email 01:18:21 MGG 916 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week, it seems it was impossible for Dave, John, and Pilot Pete to stop giving Quick Tips. Even the topics which your three favorite geeks thought were questions turned out to include a copious amount of Quick Tips. Hey, worse things could happen, right? iOS tips, macOS tips, Shazam tips (and a story about Shazam's origin!), iPadOS tips, APFS snapshots tips, internet recovery on M1 tips, and tips about pinning Safari Tabs and Contacts are maybe half of what you'll get in this episode. Press play and enjoy… and you might have to listen twice just to absorb everything! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 915 for Monday, February 21, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:02:34 Bob-QT-Long press Zero on iOS for the Degrees symbol 00:06:25 Greg-QT-Use Shazam to recognize songs in movies 00:12:09 Mark-QT-iPadOS Multitasking Tip 00:15:18 QT-Python (2.7) Goes away with macOS 12.3 Sponsors 00:20:25 SPONSOR: Kandji.io. Next-generation Apple device management for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. Visit Kandji.io/mgg today so they can hear what you need and get you rolling. 00:22:08 SPONSOR: Truebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need…or forgot about! Truebill.com/MGG could save you thousands per year! More Quick Tips 00:23:37 QT-Manage Free Space of Your Boot Drive with CCC. CCC > Volumes > “- Data” Volume > Snapshots > Free space requirement 00:29:50 Monterey, APFS, and Snapshots 00:33:23 Brad-QT-Nuke and Pave an M1 Mac to Current macOS 00:36:30 Donna-QT-Hold Down Period in iPhone Safari Keyboard for TLD Shortcuts – Only works in the default Apple Keyboard. Works great when at business with an iPad as the POS system to put in your e-mail address. 00:39:50 QT-Pin a Tab in Safari Just By Dragging Into Pinned Section 00:41:48 QT-Pin Contacts in Messages 00:44:42 QT-Select Audio with macOS FaceTime by changing System Sound Input Sponsors 00:46:37 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required! 00:48:29 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Quick Tips Baked Inside Answers to Questions 00:50:06 Father John-Drives Mount and Unmounting, What to Do? 00:59:54 Simon-Double iCloud Documents Folders – disable and then re-enable iCloud 01:03:00 Pete’s Strange issues! 01:05:06 Jeremy-External Drive Won’t Eject 01:11:21 MGG 915 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Dave seems to think there's an email conspiracy, and he explains how to avoid it to you and John. That's not all, of course. Your Quick Tips help everyone use markup better, create a "Start the Day" shortcut, use Focus better, and more. Press play and listen as your two geeks share all of this and much, much more. Have fun…and don't get caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 914 for Monday, February 14, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:01:47 Donna-QT-Using Markup on Photos—and More!—in iPhone Mail 00:04:54 QT-Create a “Start The Day” Macro to launch all your apps 00:08:25 QT-How to mirror your iPhone screen to a Mac computer with QuickTime or AirPlay StreamYard 00:11:53 Henry-QT-Use Voice Remote on Apple TV to Enter PIN codes, 00:12:48 Henry-QT-Use Spatial Audio with Apple TV feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:15:37 Henry-QT-iOS 15’s Do Not Disturb silences notifications even when unlocked 00:16:55 Ben-Focus Allowing The Wrong People Through Sponsors 00:20:26 SPONSOR: Thesis. Go to TakeThesis.com/MGG to take Thesis’s 3-minute quiz to help cut through the brain fog, feel energized without any crash, and get a little motivation to help find your flow. TakeThesis.com/MGG saves you 10%, too. 00:22:19 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:23:47 Dr. Mac-Windows always launch in the wrong position Cordless Dog’s Stay 00:28:56 John-HDMI versus DisplayPort 00:39:30 Donna-912-Apple Maps Suggestions Can Be Creepy 00:45:14 Ben-How can I publish my location on the web? LocaToWeb Glympse for Location Sharing 00:49:29 Roy-Disabling Radios on iOS with Shortcut Sponsors 00:53:24 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide. 00:54:48 SPONSOR: The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan is a master interviewer, obsessed about audio quality, and focused on producing a great show that we think you’re going to love. Cool Stuff Found 00:56:08 Larry-CSF-PrintATestPage.com 00:57:28 Todd-CSF-913-Activate More Options in apps like Devon’s WordService App 00:59:37 Mike-CSF-Fairphone user serviceable Android Phone 01:01:12 Barry-913-CSF-Luna Display for a Mac as an External Monitor 01:05:08 CSF-Singer Button Fast Quick-Fix Button Replacement Tool with 60 Fasteners and 12 Buttons More Quick Tips 01:07:17 QT-Your eyes are the key to unlocking with a mask in 15.4 01:11:59 QT-Beware Words to the Left of the @ Sign 01:21:00 MGG 914 Outtro MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

We know…Cool Stuff Found sometimes gets expensive, but new geeky gear is so much fun! Thankfully, this episode has tons of free advice from your three favorite geeks, too, including a better way to provide tapback reactions in Messages, a way to see the email addresses in Mail, limiting people's ability to track your Mac (and you!), and keeping a wired backup for your Bluetooth keyboard. And that's just the first 15 minutes of the show. Press play and listen as Dave, John, and Pilot Pete walk you through all of this and more. Don't Get Caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 913 for Monday, February 7, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:02:37 Ben-QT-Use Command-T for Tapback on macOS Messages 00:03:41 Andrew-QT-Swipe Anywhere on iPhone Camera Screen to Change Modes 00:04:40 QT-Disable (or enable) Mail > Preferences > Viewing > Use Smart Addresses 00:06:28 Jon-QT-Limit IP Address Tracking is in Network Preference Pane 00:11:05 Javier-QT-902-Keep a wired backup for your Bluetooth Keyboard Sponsors 00:17:17 SPONSOR: MacUpdater. One of our favorite apps is now one of our favorite sponsors. Download MacUpdater v2.1 to ensure you’re keeping all your apps up-to-date. Be sure to use coupon code MGGQ1 to save 10% on your order. 00:18:46 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:20:06 Christopher-HomePod mini issues with Stereo and Lag Set up a HomePod stereo pair Sonos was the first consumer-grade Wi-Fi Mesh – True! 00:29:25 Kaz-Should I Connect Ethernet to my Wi-Fi Mesh? 00:32:00 Larry-External Drive Lights Are On But Nobody’s Home 00:36:05 Tim-Access iCloud Drive Document Versions It could be doing it via APFS snapshots local to that system? LibreOffice 00:44:17 Jim-What’s Your Favorite 27″ UHD/4K Monitor These Days? LG 5K ViewSonic VP2756-4K and VP-2768-4K MonoPrice 27” CrystalPro UHD Sponsors 00:54:19 SPONSOR: Trade. The journey to the perfect cup starts with taking Trade’s quiz. Your answer allows Trade to pair you with the perfect coffee to fit your tastes. Get $20 off your first three bags when you go to drinktrade.com/mgg using promo code mgg. 00:55:53 SPONSOR: The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan is a master interviewer, obsessed about audio quality, and focused on producing a great show that we think you’re going to love. Cool Stuff Found 00:57:17 Pilot Pete-CSF-SkullCandy Indy ANC Earbuds Airplane Dollars – Real Airplane USD’s 01:00:59 Russell-CSF-Patrick Wardle’s macOS Security Tools at Objective-See 01:02:21 Gene-CSF-CalcService from Devon adds Calculation Service to macOS ImageOptim 01:05:02 CSF-EZQuest Ultimate Power 120W, 3-port PD Wall Charger 01:06:30 C(reepy)SF-Request Your Amazon Data Disable unwanted ETA notifications from Apple Maps with ease 01:11:35 Mark-CSF-912-Look at Amcrest Cameras and SightHound Video for Surveillance at Home 01:12:47 Eric-MGG T-Shirt Limited Edition! 01:15:16 Adam-CSF-Steve Jobs Business Card, Floor Plan, and More! 01:19:30 MGG 913 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Everything seems fine, but is it? How do you know if something has failed if you don't get a notification? Listen to your three favorite geeks talk through how this manifests in several areas of life, including Time Machine, Streaming TV, Cell Service…and propane! That's not all, though: John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete walk you through a series of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found which ensure you learn at least five new things! Press play and enjoy. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 912 for Monday, January 31, 2022 The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:03:43 Ben-QT-Drag ScreenShot Floating Thumbnail Instead of Copy/Paste 00:07:00 Harvey-QT-Selecting Dialog Options with Space Bar on the Mac, and 00:08:04 Harvey-QT-Selecting Numbers with One Finger on iPhone 00:09:16 Patrick-QT-Characters to avoid in Filenames – Use dashes for dates! Little Bobby Tables 00:15:20 Allison-QT-Use Your Lampshade as a Tripod 00:17:43 Joe-QT-Safari Tab Groups Cause New Windows to Spawn 00:20:13 QT-Re-order your Fubo.TV favorites so you don’t get caught seeing TV you don’t want to see 00:23:13 Call your provider and ask for a discount Sponsors 00:25:10 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! 00:27:10 SPONSOR: Kandji.io. Next-generation Apple device management for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. Visit Kandji.io/mgg today so they can hear what you need and get you rolling. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:29:03 Stephen-Photo Duplicate Finder? Duplicate Photos Finder PowerPhotos Top 10 Best Duplicate Photo Finder for Mac in 2022 Gemini 2 00:32:30 David-911-Sharing User Manuals with Family 00:34:15 Todd-Live Text versus Searchable PDF OCR Your PDF for Free Setapp 00:40:37 Susan-Pulling all my home security cameras together HOOBS Homebridge WyzeCam Beta Firmware for Surveillance Station 00:50:06 Steve-Is Time Machine Really Necessary? Carbon Copy Cloner Backup Health Check Ecobee Sponsors 00:56:22 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. 00:58:08 SPONSOR: Truebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need…or forgot about! Truebill.com/MGG could save you thousands per year! 00:59:40 SPONSOR: The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan is a master interviewer, obsessed about audio quality, and focused on producing a great show that we think you’re going to love. More Questions 01:01:23 Scott-What to do now that G Suite Free is Going Away? Fill out this form if you have a personal account Cool Stuff Found 01:09:26 CSF-Visible Mobile Service (Verizon MVNO) Mint Mobile (T-Mobile MVNO) 01:10:52 PokeFi for International Data 01:12:23 Patrick-CSF-Cellmapper.Net to Find Nearby Towers 01:14:02 Todd-CSF-FSMonitor for Finding a Preference File, 01:15:45 MGG 912 Outtro CSF-Fling’s The World Is In Our Hands Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Each week, Dave and John come together to solve your problems and answer your questions. This week, that includes lots of great Quick Tips, troubleshooting tools, and ways of ensuring you keep your Mac, iPhone, and other Apple devices as trouble-free as possible. Press play and join your two favorite geeks in learning five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 911 for Monday, January 24, 2022 00:02:15 The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:04:18 Steve-QT-Bulk Rename in Finder 00:06:50 Robin-QT Double Click Double Arrow to Expand Window 00:08:12 Drewski-QT-Don’t Get Caught Emptying Non-Existent Trash 00:09:55 Tony-QT-Save Scans of Your User Manuals 00:12:04 Daniel-QT-910-Netflix Autoplay Settings (Sadie – QT segment cut should start at 00:14:09) 00:14:28 QT-Right or left swipe on Apple TV remote to see title of screen saver Sponsors 00:16:06 SPONSOR: Kandji.io. Next-generation Apple device management for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. Visit Kandji.io/mgg today so they can hear what you need and get you rolling. 00:18:12 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:20:03 Ben-What do you use to uninstall App Data automatically? Hazel from Noodlesoft AppCleaner 00:22:11 Cindy-Restore Old System State with Local Snapshot feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:25:38 Gary-Best Path to Upgrade to a Clean Monterey Installation 00:30:33 A new Wordle CSF…coming? Twitterrific 00:35:34 Walt-Crazy Response from Microsoft Support about Office Activation Error! 00:39:11 Scott-Tracking Calendar Invitations and Responses 00:45:29 Monterey(?) Adds App Store searching Sponsors 00:48:04 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required. 00:50:11 SPONSOR: Thesis. Go to TakeThesis.com/MGG to take Thesis’s 3-minute quiz to help cut through the brain fog, feel energized without any crash, and get a little motivation to help find your flow. TakeThesis.com/MGG saves you 10%, too. Photo Scanning Solutions 00:51:58 Vegas-910-CSF-PhotoScan from Google to scan and remove glare 00:53:30 David-CSF-Scan Photos with $99 Epson Perfection V39 Flat Bed Scanner Dig My Pics 00:55:31 Will-CSF-910-Epson Fast Foto Scanner Solution 00:56:42 David-910-iPhone Setup to Scan 200 Photos an Hour Tripod Joby SmartPhone Bracket Unfade app Photomyne Cool Stuff Found 00:59:26 Steve-CSF-MagSafe 3-in-1 Mophie Travel Charger 01:00:18 CSF-NYTSTND MagSafe charging block for your Apple devices 01:03:58 Larry-CSF-Money for Nothing with CoinOut app Use Honey for Discounts 01:06:53 Zack-CSF-910-The Chase Amazon Rewards Cards 01:08:57 CSF-Arculus Card for Cryptocurrency Cold Storage 01:11:58 MGG 911 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Listen as your two favorite geeks share tips and tricks about sharing photo libraries, writing Shortcuts, scanning pictures with your iPhone, choosing the best USB or Thunderbolt dock, and more. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things along with Dave and John in this week's episode of Mac Geek Gab. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 910 for Monday, January 17, 2022 Quick Tips 00:01:53 Tony-QT-Hold Mute for Hold 00:03:11 QT-Disable Scores and Exciting Games on Apple TV  00:05:41 Michael-QT-908-Siri Reminders Tip To HomePod mini – “Hey Siri where’s my iPhone?” 00:10:00 Dale-QT-Command-R for Replace 00:13:35 Pensacola Craig-QT-Use cabinet bumpers to increase keyboard angle 00:15:11 QT-Manage Contact Groups with Delete Key and Menus, not Contextual-Clicks Sponsors 00:18:43 SPONSOR: MacUpdater. One of our favorite apps is now one of our favorite sponsors. Download MacUpdater v2.1 to ensure you’re keeping all your apps up-to-date. Be sure to use coupon code MGGQ1 to save 10% on your order. 00:20:11 SPONSOR: Truebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need…or forgot about! Truebill.com/MGG could save you thousands per year! 00:21:33 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:23:11 Roy-Is There A Silence Unknown Callers Shortcut 00:26:16 David-GC-Sharing Photo Libraries Flickr 00:31:00 Andy-Quiet Headphones in One Ear After OS Upgrade Bose QC35II Headphones sudo pkill bluetoothd How to Reset Bluetooth in macOS Monterey 00:36:06 Laura-Which Thunderbolt Dock to get? OWC Thunderbolt Dock Anker 777 Thunderbolt Dock Anker 341 USB-C Hub OWC USB-C Travel Dock 00:42:27 Merch Is Coming 00:46:58 David-GC-Best way to scan pix with iPhone? Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner Bluetooth remote for iPhone SquareJellyfish.com 00:54:03 Tony-Use Notes to Store Receipts 00:56:10 CSF-iBotta to save money and get cash back 00:57:44 Leofwin-Safe to upgrade to Synology DSM 7 01:07:20 Reset Synology Network Interface Follow-Ups 01:09:34 Jorge-906-Mail.App Search Reset/Fix 01:13:24 Donna-909-Apple Card 3% Discounts Follow-up Panera Bread, Nike, Uber, Walgreens, T-Mobile, Exxon Mobil American Express Bonvoy Card American Express Blue Cash Preferred gets John 6% on groceries 01:16:51 MGG 910 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Everything's distracting, especially to many of us geeks. That's ok, though. Listen as John and Dave plow through their distractions to ensure everyone learns at least five new things. Your two favorite geeks troubleshoot AirPods, AirTags, Multitouch, and slow SSDs. They also share Cool Stuff Found from CES and beyond with products from JBL, Shokz, Pozio, Plugable, and more! Press play and enjoy. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 909 for Monday, January 10, 2022 00:02:04 MGG Merch is coming! Quick Tips 00:06:14 Donna-QT-Get 5% Cash Back with Apple Card Now 00:08:03 Allison-The difference between W1 and H1 chips in Airpods 00:10:07 PCUnix-Plus-Addressing works with iCloud Custom Domains 00:13:46 PCUnix-AirTags Need More Light 00:17:25 Dean Rubine Showing off Multitouch 00:19:19 Joe-Bluetooth Keyboard not recognized at startup with FileVault active feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:24:19 Check Your Synology Certificates Sponsors 00:27:24 SPONSOR: Trade. The journey to the perfect cup starts with taking Trade’s quiz. Your answer allows Trade to pair you with the perfect coffee to fit your tastes. Get $20 off your first three bags when you go to drinktrade.com/mgg using promo code mgg. 00:29:39 SPONSOR: Headspace — Feel happier! Headspace is Meditation made simple. Get one month for free at Headspace.com/MGG Follow-ups 00:31:22 Synology Follow-up 00:34:35 Plus-Addressing and Server-side e-mail rules Cool Stuff Found 00:37:19 CSF-JBL Pulse 5 00:40:28 CSF-Shokz OpenRun Pro $179.95 00:44:09 CSF-Pozio Privacy Control for Smart Speakers, Phones, More 00:46:52 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-MacMiniVault for colocating your Mini 00:54:18 Speedtest Logistics 00:58:33 CSF-Plugable USB-C Triple 4K Docking Station adds DisplayLink to M1 Macs 01:00:45 CSF-Rush-themed Pinball Machines from Stern Pinball Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:04:46 Matthew-My AirPods Keep Pairing in The Case 01:10:02 Jason-SSD Slowed to a Crawl sudo trimforce enable 01:16:49 MGG 909 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Did you know you could create a reminder from macOS Mail? How would you like to learn about three new ways to toggle Do Not Disturb? Or a solution for dictating emojis? All this and more in just the first Quick Tips segment of the show. Then John and Dave are on to answering your questions about managing media, tweaking your AirPods, managing your Mac's thermal limits, and wrapping up with some Cool Stuff Found. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with your two favorite geeks! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 908 for Monday, January 3, 2022 00:04:04 The Mac Observer has been sold…MGG Goes Independent! Quick Tips 00:14:08 David-QT-Create a Reminder from macOS Mail (first item) 00:17:17 Todd-QT Enable/Disable Do Not Disturb 00:18:28 Scott-Turning Do Not Disturb On/Off the Easy Way 00:21:06 Master of your own domain…revised! 00:22:07 Ari-QT-901-Dictating Emojis with Siri 00:24:27 Tony-QT-907-Share Passwords via AirDrop Sponsors 00:27:33 SPONSOR: MacUpdater. One of our favorite apps is now one of our favorite sponsors. Download MacUpdater v2.1 to ensure you’re keeping all your apps up-to-date. Be sure to use coupon code MGGQ1 to save 10% on your order. 00:29:40 SPONSOR: Thesis. Go to TakeThesis.com/MGG to take Thesis’s 3-minute quiz to help cut through the brain fog, feel energized without any crash, and get a little motivation to help find your flow. TakeThesis.com/MGG saves you 10%, too. 00:31:47 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. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:33:20 Timothy-Choosing Which media to leave on iPhone, which to leave in iCloud iMazing to manage your media MGG Live Chat Apple Business Essentials 00:38:33 Brian-How do I control Apple Music’s mobile data usage? 00:41:52 Calibrate audio on Apple TV (and homepod?) Airfoil 00:45:43 Mark-Another Way to Sleep a Mac: Control-Command-Q 00:46:26 Ari-Showing a Bright Clock in Focus Mode? Bartender for Mac ​​00:49:14 Brian-Video Metadata Editing 8 Best Video Metadata Editors on Mac A Better Finder Attributes 00:52:53 Ned-AirPods Keep Re-connecting to Other Devices 00:57:33 Dany-12 TB Drive Showing Up as 2 TB How to Troubleshoot Why Windows Shows 2TB instead of 12 TB 01:01:31 Managing your AirPods auto-connection 01:03:07 Louis-907-Max of 3 email addresses per domain 01:06:44 Kiwi Graham-kernel_task uses CPU for Thermal Management Cool Stuff Found 01:09:43 John-CSF-MyRadar App Shows Times for High/Low Weather Underground App Storm Radar App 01:13:04 Timothy-CSF-907-Airmail for Email Management 01:14:54 MGG 908 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You know what happens when your two favorite geeks get together, don't you? Geeky talk about all kinds of things AND answers to all your questions. Listen as Dave and John help solve your email filtering issues, your Atmos setup, your house-cleaning needs, and more… all while ensuring everyone listening learns at least five new things. Press play…and enjoy this final episode of 2021! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 907 for Monday, December 27, 2021 Quick Tips 00:03:03 Ben-QT-Use Live Text to Share a Password 00:04:30 Thad-QT-Sleeping Macs Via Keyboard 00:05:20 Ben-QT-904-Quick-set Do Not Disturb in Monterey 12.1 00:06:21 Check activity history in shared Notes 00:11:12 Tony-QT-Trash (or Archive) in iPhone/iPad Mail by Long-Pressing Sponsors 00:14:14 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! 00:16:17 SPONSOR: Truebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need…or forgot about! Truebill.com/MGG could save you thousands per year! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:17:54 Larry-Managing All My Email Rules SaneBox Small Cubed MailSuite 00:25:01 iCloud+ Custom Email Domain Setup Process 00:30:42 Barbara-AirTag Car Mounting Option Scotch Extremely Strong Mounting Strips 00:36:44 Allison-906-Backblaze Will Ship You a Restoration Drive, too 00:47:28 Andrew-Sonos Arc with Dolby Atmos for Matrix 4 and LG 4K HDR Sponsors 00:51:31 SPONSOR: Wealthfront was designed by financial experts to help you turn your good ideas into great investments without the hassle of doing everything yourself. Get your first $5,000 managed for FREE for life at Wealthfront.com/MGG. 00:52:59 SPONSOR: Imperfect Foods, a grocery delivery service offering delicious, sustainable groceries. Save 20% off your first 4 orders when using promo code MGG at ImperfectFoods.com. Cool Stuff Found 00:54:42 CSF-HomePod Mini HOOBS on Docker for Synology 01:08:50 Joe-CSF-Wyze Robot Vacuum with LiDAR 01:10:00 Russell-CSF-Fing provides NameBench Alternative 01:14:19 Donna-CSF-Spigen Liquid Crystal Glitter Case 01:15:27 CSF-Canva for uploading/editing/dissecting PDFs and more 01:16:33 MGG 907 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Did you know Siri can record your voice and send that to someone? Did you know you could stream directly from Plex to Sonos? How about running your vacuum when you're not home? These are the Quick Tips John and Dave share in the very first segment of the show… and then it grows from there! Your two favorite geeks help a few listeners solve their mesh Wi-Fi problems, the M1's mouse-related memory leak gets a little clearer, and Mac mini wake-from-sleep issues are resolved…some of them, at least! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 906 for Monday, December 20, 2021 Quick Tips 00:03:25 Robert-QT-Sonos Streaming Tip 00:07:18 Tony-QT-Siri, Reply With Audio 00:09:20 HomePod Minis are on sale for $79.99 00:10:48 Donna-QT-iOS 15.2’s Legacy Contact Setting 00:11:35 Rob-904-Use IFTTT or Alexa to Geofence Your Robot Vacuum 00:14:26 QT-Nuclear Focus Sponsors 00:18:11 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg to get your copy of their free Design Guide. 00:19:45 SPONSOR: Bespoke Post is here with a new seasonal line-up of must-have Box of Awesome collections. Each box costs only $45 but has over $70 worth of gear inside. Visit BoxOfAwesome.com and enter code MGG for 20% off your first box. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:21:34 Dusty-Fixing Mail.app Search Wonkiness 00:26:17 Eliot-My Mac Connects to the Wrong Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Signal 00:33:50 Joe-My Mesh is Acting Wonky 00:47:41 Russell-Another Mouse-Cursor-Related M1 Mac Memory Leak Sponsors 00:50:21 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more. 00:51:49 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. More Questions and Tips 00:53:23 Troubleshooting for other people 00:59:42 Jamie-Avoid Mac mini Sleep Issues with USB-C-to-HDMI Cable 01:02:33 Ken-904-The “Optimize Storage” Cop-Out OmniDiskSweeper CleanMyMac Hazel AppCleaner Cool Stuff Found 01:07:47 CSF-Elecjet Apollo Ultra Power Bank. 87W, 10000MaH. Light! 01:10:58 Paul-CSF-Rsync.net Open Source Backup Platform Arq from Haystack 01:13:47 Dulcesita-T-Mobile offers $10/mo YouTube TV Credit 01:14:18 MGG 906 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Apple recently announced-and-released the beta of their new MDM solution, Apple Business Essentials. Today we have Jeremy Butcher, Enterprise and Education Product Marketing Manager at Apple here to help us answer our questions about exactly what Apple Business Essentials can do for us and how it all works in a real-world setting. Press play and enjoy learning five new things about Apple Business Essentials! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 905 for Tuesday, December 14, 2021  00:01:30 Apple’s Jeremy Butcher Talks Apple Business Essentials 00:29:39 MGG 905 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

A big part of keeping your computer running is troubleshooting the *right* things, and that's not always easy to discern. It often requires opening all the wrong doors before you find the right one to pass through en route to your solution. Listen today as Dave and John share some troubleshooting tips about Dolby Atmos, AirPods, Notifications, Backing up iCloud Drive, the Terminal, and more. Of course, your two favorite geeks also share your (and their!) Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more. Press play and enjoy learning five new things together! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 904 for Monday, December 13, 2021 Quick Tips 00:04:32 JFB-QT-macOS Calculator Has RPN Presonus Q2626 00:08:11 Ben-QT-Zoom and Refresh in iOS 15 Safari 00:09:36 Stephen-QT-AirPlay Audio and Video to Mac LG 2020 CX Television with AirPlay 2 00:13:20 Scott-BBEdit Easter Egg QuickTime Easter Egg Sponsors 00:16:11 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! 00:18:32 SPONSOR: Truebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need…or forgot about! Truebill.com/MGG could save you thousands per year! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:20:03 Darrin-Dolby Atmos not playing on iPhone Robert Scoble’s “Timeless” Dolby Atmos playlist 00:28:44 Todd-Temporarily Muting Notifications in macOS Monterey 00:30:48 Jim-Apple Watch Can Be a Lifesaver Use fall detection with Apple Watch 00:35:05 John-Backing Up Optimized iCloud Drive with Time Machine 00:43:02 Joe-903-iPhones 13 have two eSIM slots! Brian-iPhones 13 support Dual eSIM 00:47:24 Todd-901-Selecting the interface with the networkQuality command 00:50:23 Ben-903-Use eztv.re for TV episodes 00:51:15 E-Steve-Power Bank Mystery Solved 00:52:40 Scott-899-Reboot and Shutdown from Terminal sudo reboot sudo halt Sponsors 00:54:52 SPONSOR: Coinbase, the trusted and easy-to-use platform to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrency. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/MGG. 00:56:23 SPONSOR: Imperfect Foods, a grocery delivery service offering delicious, sustainable groceries. Save 20% off your first 4 orders when using promo code MGG at ImperfectFoods.com. Cool Stuff Found 00:58:06 Eliot-CSF-Vinegar Safari Extension and YouTube to MP3 01:00:39 Donna-CSF-Anker Super Bright Rechargable LED Flashlight 01:02:28 Donna-CSF-Anker Multi-Connector Cable 01:03:50 Tony-CSF-GRID framed iPhone teardowns 01:05:29 Jedd-CSF-Mr. Macintosh for Downloading All macOS Releases 01:06:59 CSF-FastScripts 3 is out! 01:08:21 Charles-CSF-Pacifist 4.0 is out! 01:09:28 CSF-Neato D10 Intelligent Robot Vacuum 01:15:09 MGG 904 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Oftentimes we find ourselves relying upon technology to help maintain family harmony. Listen as John and Dave share a few of your (and their!) examples of just how this can work, and they solve a few problems along the way. If you're a long-time MGG listener, though, you know that's not all you get in this episode! Quick Tips and Cool Stuff found are peppered in, as well as a few extra hints and tips from your two favorite geeks. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 903 for Monday, December 6, 2021 00:02:05 Using eSIMdb to find your international service Quick Tips 00:09:18 Dale-QT-Change Reminders Time from Wheel to Number Pad 00:11:23 QT-iOS 15.1 Lets You Stop Alarms with Your Voice 00:12:06 Mike-QT-Setting a Contact’s Photo on iOS 15 00:13:48 Todd-QT-Clear All Notifications Sponsors 00:15:11 SPONSOR: Trade. The journey to the perfect cup starts with taking Trade’s quiz. Your answer allows Trade to pair you with the perfect coffee to fit your tastes. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle at drinktrade.com/mgg using promo code mgg. 00:17:32 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more. 00:18:51 SPONSOR: TextExpander: TextExpander helps you communicate smarter. Create snippets for things you type – or copy and paste – all the time. Get 20% off your first year’s subscription at TextExpander.com/podcast Tips and PSAs 00:20:20 PCUnix-Enlarged Cursor Causes Memory Bloat on 8GB M1 Macs 00:24:02 Tangent time about programming languages! 00:31:27 Dan-SIP and That Annoying Trash That Won’t Empty csrutil disable 00:34:22 T2M2 1.19-Intended to be the last version compatible with backing up to HFS+ Four year old article about APFS and Rotational drives…relevance questioned. Cool Stuff Found 00:42:53 Raymond-CSF-902-ClipGrab for YouTube Video Download 00:43:59 Todd-CSF-Use TextSniper for a Productivity Boost 00:45:14 Bob-CSF-CheatSheet to Reveal Keyboard Shortcuts Sponsors 00:47:30 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. 00:49:00 SPONSOR: Bespoke Post is here with a new seasonal line-up of must-have Box of Awesome collections. Each box costs only $45 but has over $70 worth of gear inside. Visit BoxOfAwesome.com and enter code MGG for 20% off your first box. Cool Stuff Found 00:50:30 CSF-New Synology Router and SRM coming next year! Synology RT6600AX 00:58:34 CSF-CIO Mystery MagSafe-and-Apple-Watch Power Bank–CIO-MB20W-5000-MAS (no longer a mystery thanks to listener Steven!) 01:03:14 CSF-Earthworks Ethos Microphone Family Harmony 01:06:21 Ed-Prioritizing The Bachelorette RarBG TV Section (use a VPN!) 01:13:13 Mike and The Boss-Using Synology Photos to Manage Shared Libraries 01:16:02 David-Sharing ETA when Driving to Someone? Glympse 01:19:04 MGG 903 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

What's more delicious than the sound of your fingers typing on a chunky mechanical keyboard? Hi-res audio coming out of your AirPods, of course! Good news: in today's episode your two favorite geeks give you both! That's not all, though. John and Dave talk through more Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found than you can shake a stick at, and even answer your questions, too. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 902 for Monday, November 29, 2021 Quick Tips 00:02:08 Giles-QT-Rotate iPhone to Enhance Calculator 00:03:08 QTRevisited-Tabs in Mail 00:06:33 Todd-QT-Shutdown Shortcut 00:07:38 Clif-QT-Strip PDF Passwords with Print/Save 00:09:28 Adam-QT-Link PDF to Calendar Invite 00:10:20 Patrick-900-QT-Using Multiple Commands for Print Dialog…with a Side of Markup! Mail Act-On 00:14:21 QT-Enable High Efficiency AAC for Cellular Streaming 00:16:55 QT-Disk Utility Can Now Manage Snapshots 00:18:24 Stephen-QT-901-Test Network Quality on iPhone, too Sponsors 00:21:11 SPONSOR: Wealthfront was designed by financial experts to help you turn your good ideas into great investments without the hassle of doing everything yourself. Get your first $5,000 managed for FREE for life at Wealthfront.com/MGG. 00:22:57 SPONSOR: Imperfect Foods, a grocery delivery service offering delicious, sustainable groceries. Save 20% off your first 4 orders when using promo code MGG at ImperfectFoods.com. 00:24:38 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg to take advantage of their Season of Style rebate savings event. Keyboard Time 00:26:06 CSF-IQUNIX F96 Mechanical Bluetooth Keyboard 00:30:01 CSF-Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard 00:33:46 Glen-CSF-894-Keychron K2 Keyboard 00:35:33 Tim-CSF-Logitech K780 Keyboard for switching between devices Logitech MX Cool Stuff Found 00:37:37 CSF-Twitter Blue premium service launched…with new features! Mail Act-On 00:42:57 CSF-Sonos Finally Supports DTS Sound! …and Battery Saver 00:47:20 Mike-CSF-TUNAI Firefly LDAC Bluetooth Receiver 00:50:27 Martyn-CSF-899-MagSafe Tripod Mount Sponsors 00:51:27 SPONSOR: Theragun. The Gen4 Theragun with OLED screen is designed to make you feel like you’re holding something from the future…and to make you feel great! Visit Therabody.com/MGG to Try Theragun for Thirty Days starting at only $199. 00:53:26 SPONSOR: Other World Computing: OWC’s Holiday Sale includes up to 90% discounts on your Docks, Hubs, Memory, Accessories, and More! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:54:51 Abhi-Fixing Stuck iPhone Force Restart iPhone Restore Your iPhone to Factory Settings 01:02:59 Dave’s Drive Keeps Falling Off 01:04:03 Ben-900-Would Disabling iCloud Keychain help when Resetting iPhone Network Settings? 01:07:54 Steve-Clear Case Dave has on iPhone 13 mini? Zagg Crystal Palace Snap (is MagSafe!) Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear with MagSafe 01:13:29 CSF-Lovesac StealthTech 01:15:34 MGG 902 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

This week John and Dave find themselves trapped in the Terminal. Will your two favorite geeks escape? Press play to find out as they dig through a few Terminal commands, new and old, invoke some Shortcuts, talk about self-service repairs, empty the Trash, solve a draining battery, and more! You're guaranteed to learn five new things or your money back! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 901 for Monday, November 22, 2021 00:01:41 Who Would you like to see join us? feedback@macgeekgab.com Cool Stuff Found in Terminal 00:03:25 Stephen-CSF-networkQuality Speedtest Built-into Monterey brew install speedtest-cli 00:07:41 John tested 5G 00:10:52 Elliot-CSM-899-Use Shortcuts on iPhone to Restart Your Mac 00:13:32 CSF-youtube-dl slow? Use yt-dlp instead – brew install yt-dlp Downie (via Setapp) Sponsors 00:17:35 SPONSOR: Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today. Go to GetQuip.com/MGG to get your first refill FREE. 00:19:38 SPONSOR: Coinbase, the trusted and easy-to-use platform to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrency. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/MGG. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:21:07 CSF-Apple’s new Self-Service Repair Program 00:27:40 Drewski-Stubborn Trash Issue Trash It! For Mac Mac’s Trash won’t empty? Here’s how to fix it CleanMyMac X Empties Trash OnyX 00:34:09 Mac Draining Battery During Sleep at 1% per hour Dave’s Bug Report about Channels pmset -g log | grep "Wake Requests" 00:40:28 Robb-Auto Network Login Issues 00:48:29 Walter-Encrypting Local Network Time Machine Backups Sponsors 00:54:34 SPONSOR: Truebill is the new app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don’t need…or forgot about! Truebill.com/MGG could save you thousands per year! 00:56:14 SPONSOR: Wealthfront was designed by financial experts to help you turn your good ideas into great investments without the hassle of doing everything yourself. Get your first $5,000 managed for FREE for life at Wealthfront.com/MGG. Follow-Ups 00:57:51 899-Monterey’s iCloud Private Relay *DOES* Come Up with Ethernet 01:05:15 Michael-Smart Switch and VLAN DefCon Second Router for Work From Home VLAN Support for Synology Router Eero VLAN Support 01:11:41 Dictating Emoji with Siri…Doesn’t Work 01:13:47 Donna-899-Use the UDP Acronym to Remember How to Restart Your iPhone 01:16:18 Tanel-898-“No Longer With You” Notifications for Apple Devices 01:17:54 MGG 901 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Join John, Dave, and Pilot Pete as they celebrate the 900th episode of Mac Geek Gab. What will they do? They'll answer your questions, share your tips, and ensure you (and they!) learn at least five new things, of course. That's how it has worked for 899 episodes, so there's no reason to think this one will be any different! Press play and enjoy hanging out with your three favorite geeks! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 900 for Monday, November 15, 2021 00:01:50 900 Episodes! June 13, 2005 Still a PowerPC World. One week earlier, Apple announced their transition to Intel, which began in January, 2006 at Macworld Expo Mac OS X was 5 years old, and was 7 years away from being renamed “OS X” Tiger (10.4) had just been released, for $129, and episode 1 talked about our recent upgrades. The iPhone was two years away from its release, the iPad five years away. The iPod reigned supreme, with the full-color iPod Photo being release 6 months prior. Macworld Expo was about to return to Boston for one year only. Two years away from meeting Pilot Pete! 00:17:16 Doug-898-A reduced-capacity CES might just be fantastic Sponsors 00:18:52 SPONSOR: Napjitsu. If you love a good midday nap, check out Napjitsu’s natural supplements. Visit Napjitsu.com/MGG and save 30% off your first purchase today. 00:20:26 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more. Quick Tips 00:21:53 QT-Calculator in Spotlight…and Siri! 00:26:57 Val-QT-Reset Network Settings to Help Bluetooth Interference 00:29:54 QT-898-Apple’s Holiday Returns Extended through Jan 8th Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:34:43 JP-M1 Shutdown Shortcut Save to PDF – Trick fixed for High Sierra – MacSparky 00:39:56 Greg-Connecting Multiple Monitors to an M1 Mac 00:44:57 Tony-M1 Can’t Talk to USB-A Device Sponsors 00:50:32 SPONSOR: Bespoke Post is here with a new seasonal line-up of must-have Box of Awesome collections. Each box costs only $45 but has over $70 worth of gear inside. Visit BoxOfAwesome.com and enter code MGG for 20% off your first box. 00:52:25 Sponsor: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg to take advantage of their Season of Style rebate savings event. More Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:53:52 Chuck-Best PDF Editor For the Mac? Setapp PDFelement 00:59:16 Traveling and eSIMs eSIMDB Truphone GigSky Cool Stuff Found 01:04:25 CSF-Sinjimoru MagSafe Wallet Grip Stand for iPhone $23 CSF-Sinjimoru MagSafe Wallet – $18 01:09:30 Martyn-CSF-899-Network Toolbox for Mac (and more) 01:10:39 CSF-OWC Envoy Pro Elektron – 10Gbps USB drive. 910MBps W, 630MBps R. Crushproof, dustproof, waterproof. 01:13:20 CSF-DirecTV Stream – Regional Sports (Choice and above), Start In-Progress Recordings, TVE, VPN GetChannels.com 01:21:59 MGG 900 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

MacMost's Gary Rosenzweig joins John and Dave today to share Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found and, yes, to help answer all of your Apple-related tech questions. Topics include dealing with Monterey's "Load Content Directly" issues in Mail, Network Utility Replacements, Monterey image tricks, portable Apple Watch chargers, and much more! Press play and learn at least five new things with your three favorite geeks! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 899 for Monday, November 8, 2021 Quick Tips 00:02:32 Jeff-QT-Get Tracking Info from Pictures 00:04:15 Gary-QT-You Can use Live Text on your iPhone right in the Camera app, without taking a picture 00:06:48 QT-Monterey’s Live Text 00:10:23 QT-Preview now lets you specify permissions for password-protected exports 00:12:12 Gary-QT-The new Convert Image quick action in Monterey 00:16:46 Thanks to Gary Rosenzweig For Joining Us 00:21:54 Control personalized ads on the App Store, Apple News, and Stocks Sponsors 00:23:22 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. 00:24:37 SPONSOR: Wealthfront was designed by financial experts to help you turn your good ideas into great investments without the hassle of doing everything yourself. Get your first $5,000 managed for FREE for life at Wealthfront.com/MGG. Cool Stuff Found 00:25:49 Gary-CSF-Portable Apple Watch charger Gary used on a recent trip. 00:28:53 Richard-CSF-TopNotch hides the Notch on new MacBook Pros 00:32:52 Adam-CSF-Gandi.net Registrar comes with Free Email 00:34:49 Email Providers Detour Fastmail 00:39:52 Gary-CSF-MagSafe Car Mount Holder that Gary actually got because it is a tripod mount 00:43:28 CSF-Lenovo Smart Clock Essential Sponsors 00:49:00 SPONSOR: Trade. The journey to the perfect cup starts with taking Trade’s quiz. Your answer allows Trade to pair you with the perfect coffee to fit your tastes. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle at drinktrade.com/mgg using promo code mgg. 00:50:44 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:52:01 Todd-Network Utility Replacement – HE.NET Network Tools sudo shutdown -r now Prompt SSH Client for iPhone 01:00:36 Restart Your iPhone 01:05:01 John-Mail won’t load images, says “Load Content Directly” 01:18:00 Paul-Annoying Monterey Screen Effects OnyX for Monterey 01:21:00 MGG 899 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

It's been a busy week in the Apple world: the new M1 Pro/Max-based MacBook Pros began arriving, Monterey dropped for most, AirPods Gen 3 arrived, you had questions, and your two favorite geeks have answers! Listen as John and Dave help try to sort through all of this, deciding what's important, what's not, and which macOS Monterey Quick Tips you might've missed in the mayhem. Press play and learn at least five new things together with the MGG family! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 898 for Monday, November 1, 2021 00:03:00 CLEAR’s Vax Pass used at PepCom Help us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! Some Answers! Quick Tips 00:10:09 QT-Monterey’s Erase All Contents and Settings for T2 and M1 00:13:43 Scott-QT-New Window in iPadOS Mail 00:15:21 Jon-QTs-M1 Mac Thunderbolt Controllers, Disk Sharing, and More 00:19:43 David-QT-Geofencing Reminders (just read it as a quick tip, not a follow-up) 00:23:02 Andrew-QT-Random Windows Appearing? Reinstall CleanMyMac Sponsors 00:24:00 SPONSOR: Coinbase, the trusted and easy-to-use platform to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrency. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/MGG. 00:25:27 SPONSOR: Imperfect Foods, a grocery delivery service offering delicious, sustainable groceries. Save 20% off your first 4 orders when using promo code MGG at ImperfectFoods.com. macOS Monterey Quick Tips 00:27:08 QT-Quick Note in Monterey — Move mouse to bottom right corner of screen(s?) Function-Q 00:29:14 No Server for macOS Monterey 00:30:35 Time Machine Progress Display 00:31:16 QT-Check Photos — Shared With You (on left) to see what others have shared with you. What other apps have you found this in? 00:32:21 No Universal Control…yet and they moved Sidecar 00:34:59 QT-You can AirPlay from your iPhone to your Monterey-based Mac. 00:36:14 Do a ‘brew upgrade’ from Terminal after upgrading to Monterey. Also ‘brew reinstall ’ to force a Monterey-specific build to download. 00:37:50 Privacy – Mail Privacy Protection and Private Relay 00:40:27 Shortcuts! Cool Stuff Found 00:41:25 Gary-CSF-Cleanup.Pictures – a Free Tool to Remove Objects from Images 00:43:04 DLH-CSF-Connect Your Printer to Alexa 00:44:59 Kenny-CSF-Eero 6.5 Brings Apple Improvements and More 00:46:51 CSF-AirPods Gen3 00:49:31 Visit https://live.macgeekgab.com/ 00:50:08 CSF-Catalyst AirTag Clip-It Case 00:51:40 CSF-Speck’s AirTags Cases 00:55:00 Allison-CSM-M1 Pro/Max Decision Graph Sponsors 00:59:51 SPONSOR: TextExpander: TextExpander helps you communicate smarter. Create snippets for things you type – or copy and paste – all the time. Get 20% off your first year’s subscription at TextExpander.com/podcast 01:01:06 SPONSOR: Napjitsu. If you love a good midday nap, check out Napjitsu’s natural supplements. Visit Napjitsu.com/MGG and save 30% off your first purchase today. 01:02:44 DLH-CSF-New M1 Pro-based MacBook Pro Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:13:11 Gray-iCloud Private Relay Experience 01:16:19 Scaling an App to Fit below the notch 01:19:00 Kathie-How Much RAM to Get in new MacBook Pro? 01:26:56 MGG 898 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Technology works in different ways for each of us, and it's often interesting to hear from folks who have different needs about why a certain bit of tech is "perfect" for them (or they "perfect" for it!). In this episode, John and Dave share thoughts from many of you about why tech does (or doesn't!) fit your needs…and they learn (at least!) five new things along the way. Press play and lets learn together! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 897 for Monday, October 25, 2021 Help us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! Some Answers! Quick Tips 00:03:35 Todd-QT-Live Text…and more! Holy Cacao 00:05:40 David-QT-Group Reminders 00:07:59 Bruce-QT-895-App Store Reload using Command-R 00:11:49 Todd-QT-895-Use Command-R to refresh Mac App Store and Software Updates 00:13:02 QT-Hold and Pull Left in Messages trail to see timestamps Sponsors 00:15:23 SPONSOR: Other World Computing: OWC’s Envox Pro SX, the Thunderbolt portable SSD that can withstand any condition. Envoy Pro SX 240GB to 2TB models are available now, starting at $199. 00:17:03 SPONSOR: Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today. Go to GetQuip.com/MGG to get your first refill FREE. What New Tech Is Perfect For You? 00:19:11 Chris-iCloud Custom Domain Target User 00:25:18 Owning your own domain 00:29:25 Dave-896-I’m the perfect Siri Voice Plan user 00:35:23 BradMacPro-Fast Charging new MacBook Pros is…inconsistent 00:39:01 Scott-896-Missing the Apple Silicon Desktops Sponsors 00:43:42 SPONSOR: Bespoke Post is here with a new seasonal line-up of must-have Box of Awesome collections. Each box costs only $45 but has over $70 worth of gear inside. Visit BoxOfAwesome.com and enter code MGG for 20% off your first box. 00:45:45 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:47:04 Bruce-Future of Apple Scripting 00:52:59 Ben-CSF-895-Don’t Forget About iTunes Match DS Audio 00:58:45 Kenny-Why does my Bluetooth Drop Out? 01:06:21 Neal-894-TouchID and sudo Deets auth sufficient pam_tid.so 01:10:34 Dan-Add Apple Watch to authenticate for sudo 01:12:20 MGG 897 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Apple just finished presenting their "Unleashed" event about the newest Apple Silicon Macs, and it's time for your two favorite geeks to unload their thoughts about it all. Listen as John and Dave share their reactions to everything that happened today! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 896 for Monday, October 18, 2021 00:03:00 Fun throwback video 00:04:07 MacBook Pros Pricing 14” – 3024×1964 pixels 16” – 3456×2234 pixels NOTCH GAH Bartender Keyboard –  Goodbye TouchBar Ports, and the return of MagSafe 00:19:49 macOS Monterey 10/25 00:20:45 M1 Pro vs. M1 Max External Display Support 00:26:45 SPONSOR: iMazing – Visit iMazing.com and use coupon IMAZINGM1X to save 30% on all licenses to this stellar iPhone management utility that picks up where iTunes leaves you hanging. 00:28:58 New Apple Music Voice Plan 00:31:18 Homepod mini in pretty colors 00:34:37 AirPods Barry – AirPods 3rd gen vs. AirPods Pro? 00:38:41 MGG 896 Wrap-up and Outtro The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Settings get more granular in iOS 15, and your tips help us find a few new places to use that! Other tips include storing your music online for free, sorting out what your car is trying to tell you, and making sense of iCloud+. That's not all, though, your two favorite geeks answer your questions about taming Reminders, sharing Contacts, and making Numbers and Excel tell time. Press play and join John and Dave in learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 895 for Monday, October 18, 2021 00:01:49 Help us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! Some Answers! Quick Tips 00:02:45 Pensacola Craig-QT-Set Text Size Per-App in iOS 15 Control Center 00:05:20 Todd-QT-Smart Photos Import with Folder Structure 00:06:21 Bill-QT-Use a different Mac to reset iPhone sync (last part only) Cool Stuff Found 00:09:03 CSF-Bindle App for Showing Vax Status for Admission 00:12:03 Andrew-CSF-DS Manager Pro for your Synology DiskStations 00:13:19 CSF-iBroadcast online music library 00:15:40 CSF-Use eSIMdb to find the best eSIM to use for upcoming travels 00:19:25 Keep Your Video Chat Up-to-date MacUpdater 00:23:43 CSF-Dusk smart sunglasses from Ampere 00:26:25 CSF-Thermacell LIV – Mosquito protection for your yard 00:28:42 CSF-Verizon Stream TV 00:30:01 CSF-Kidde Networkable SMART CO2 and Smoke Alarm Sponsors 00:35:47 Sponsor: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg to take advantage of their Season of Style rebate savings event. 00:37:35 Sponsor: Gabi Insurance – Shopping for auto-insurance sucks, so you can let Gabi do all the work for you…in minutes! Visit Gabi.com/MGG to get started. 00:39:28 Sponsor: SuperBeets – No more afternoon coffees, energy drinks, and candy for a quick pick-me-up. SuperBeets Heart Chews are a tasty, good-for-you treat to give you the energy you need. Get a FREE 30-day supply with your first purchase at SuperBeets.com/MGG. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:40:44 Steve-Don’t Get Caught and iCloud Private Relay Cloudflare DNS Block iCloud Private Relay 00:44:32 Jim-How does Apple’s iCloud Private Relay work? 00:49:07 Everett-iCloud+ Custom Email Domain limitations 00:54:06 Greg-iOS 15’s New iCloud Data Recovery Service 00:58:50 Stephan-894-Stopping Excel from Auto-Formatting Data (also Joel, Dan, Bill, Jeremy, Dale, Tim, Mike, and more!) 01:01:36 Mark-894-Odd Keyboard Issue Solved 01:03:47 Lauren-OBD-II Reader Recommendations FIXD.com MyCarly OBD-II Reader/Controller ($80-$130) FB Hive Mind-Best OBD Gadget to Use BlueDriver OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone ($119) Autel AutoLink AL319 OBD2 Scanner ($30) ScanGauge Dashboard OBDII Device ($170-$240) 01:15:19 MGG 895 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Your macOS Monterey questions are starting to trickle in, and your two favorite geeks have your answers. That's not all, though! This episode's got Quick Tips about webpage screenshots, Safari 15 tabs, Internet Recovery, and making your music sound better for YOUR ears. Plus, John and Dave answer your questions about all kinds of things…and they share your recommendations for new keyboards, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 894 for Monday, October 11, 2021 00:01:55 Dave’s Napping Shortcut Help us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! Quick Tips 00:04:06 Lucas-QT-Use Firefox’s Take Screenshot Command to Capture a Full Web Page 00:07:39 Stephen-QT-Use Terminal to Reset Bluetooth in Monterey sudo pkill bluetoothd 00:10:17 Gruber-QT-Hold down Command to delete tabs in Safari 15 00:12:35 Laura-QT-893-Use Option-Command-R for Internet Recovery to Latest Version of macOS 00:13:16 Donna-893-You can cancel AppleCare+ and Sell to Private Party 00:14:20 DaveWiskus-Create and Upload an AudioGram to Make Music Sound Better Mimi Hearing Test for iOS 00:19:16 Bill-QT-iOS 15 Wallet Adds “Expired Passes” (#4) Parkwhiz Cool Stuff Found 00:24:38 Which are your favorite MagSafe accessories? 00:25:31 Lee-CSF-TrippLite USB Wall Chargers 00:27:11 Richie-CSF-Apple’s USB-C to Headphone Adapter 00:28:54 Andrew-CSF-RØDE NT Mini USB Microphone Sponsors 00:32:21 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. 00:34:06 SPONSOR: Napjitsu. If you love a good midday nap, check out Napjitsu’s natural supplements. Visit Napjitsu.com/MGG and save 30% off your first purchase today. 00:35:52 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! Keyboard Time! 00:37:59 Jeremy-CSF-Das Keyboard Mechanical Keyboards 00:39:30 Scott-CSF-892-Logitech MX Keys and MX Ergo Keyboard and Trackball 00:42:38 Logitech Solar Keyboard 00:43:49 John-CSF-Logitech MX Keys Advanced Illuminated Wireless Keyboard for Mac 00:44:32 Tim-CSF-892-Open Source Launch Keyboard by System76 00:45:45 CSF-Matias Keyboards, including Tactile Pro (and Dvorak!) 00:46:39 Elle-QT-Pro Tips for using a Touch ID Keyboard All one line to root’s crontab (via sudo crontab -e): @reboot if [[ `grep tid /etc/pam.d/sudo` ]]; then echo "TouchID already enabled"; else echo "# sudo: auth account password sessionn auth       sufficient     pam_smartcard.sonauth       sufficient     pam_tid.sonauth       required       pam_opendirectory.sonaccount    required       pam_permit.sonpassword   required       pam_deny.sonsession    required       pam_permit.so" > /etc/pam.d/sudo; echo "Enabling TouchID for sudo"; fi 00:50:19 Bill-Keyboard Adding Spaces Unnecessarily Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:55:34 Tom-Upgrading an Unsupported Mac to Monterey 01:03:42 Mark-How to Prevent Excel from Auto-Formatting Input 01:06:55 Todd-892-AirTag Cases Hard Shell Mount for AirTags by Moment TagVault: Keychain TagVault: Pet iFixit AirTag Teardown 01:11:20 Allison-893-Fixing Apple Watch Battery Drain – another way 01:14:09 Ben-Don’t Forget Apple Watch SE 01:16:13 MGG 894 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

You folks filled the mailbag this week with some of the best Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found your two favorite geeks have seen in a while. Listen as John and Dave share your tips (and theirs) about iOS 15 Focus, Safari 15 Tab Groups, Refunds on AppleCare+, Follow-up Siri Commands, document scanning, iPhone cases, portable speakers, and running your own DVR the easy way. And they even have some time left to answer your questions, too! You'll have no trouble learning five new things this week. Press play and enjoy. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 893 for Monday, October 4, 2021 00:03:28 Help us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! Quick Tips 00:04:32 QT-M1 Mac can make bootable installer for Intel (use a real drive, not a thumb drive!) Apple’s createinstallmedia Command 00:08:22 Edward-QT-Use iOS 15 Focus Custom Pages for Different Workflows 00:11:12 Scott-QT-Good use of Safari 15 Tab Groups 00:12:22 Jeremy-QT-Side-swipe in Mail with horizontal scroll wheel 00:14:16 Robert-QT-Get a refund on AppleCare+ 00:15:24 PCUnix-QT-Use Follow-up Commands with Siri and CarPlay 00:16:06 How do you use Siri for emojis? 00:17:28 Chuck-QT-892-Command-Double-Click in Spotlight List to Open Containing Folder 00:18:08 Gaz-QT-892-Cmd-Shift-Open in Spotlight List to Open Containing Folder Cool Stuff Found 00:19:01 Cory-CSF-QuickScan for Scanning and OCR 00:21:04 CSF-Cloudflare Email Routing 00:23:16 Vladi-CSF-LiveText Can Replace The Keyboard 00:26:43 Ben-CSF-SofaBaton Universal Remote Kickstarter 00:28:44 Martin-CSF-Print Reminders with MacMost’s Script SPONSORS 00:29:25 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more. 00:31:04 SPONSOR: TextExpander: TextExpander helps you communicate smarter. Create snippets for things you type – or copy and paste – all the time. Get 20% off your first year’s subscription at TextExpander.com/podcast (Show and Tell) Cool Stuff Found 00:33:00 CSF-New iPhone Cases – Mujjo Leather, Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear with MagSafe Magnets 00:35:58 CSF-Belkin Boost/Charge Pro – $99 00:37:13 CSF-myCharge Mag-Lock Battery Packs 00:43:44 CSF-JBL Charge 5 00:45:39 Edward-CSF-Check out Channels DVR for Cord Cutting Goodness 00:55:57 Dave’s Got the Minis – iPhone 13 mini and iPad mini Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:57:11 Joe-MacOS 11.6 Mail.App Searching Issues MailSteward 01:05:34 Sandy-Open Tab Sync with Safari 15 01:12:42 Bob-891-Run Intel Windows Intel on M1 Mac with UTM MGG 893 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Safari 15, iOS 15, your 15th birthday, all of these are things we must embrace, right? Listen as your two favorite geeks walk you through their thoughts on it all (the first two, anyway!). That's not all, though, as this episode has some of the best Quick Tips we've ever shared, plus some new chargers to look out for with your new iPhones and iPads. Press play and join John and Dave in learning at least five new things this week! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 892 for Monday, September 27, 2021 00:02:01 Help us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! Quick Tips 00:03:54 Lawyer Jeff-QT-Backup/Import Your Mac/iPhone Text Substitutions 00:05:57 Todd-QT-Deleted iPhone Screenshots Aren’t Deleted 00:07:14 Your iPhone Voicemail can get full! 00:08:59 Tony-QT-Cellular Apple Watch Can Call Emergency Services 00:10:29 Andrew-QT-Don’t Forget About Running iPhone Apps on M1 Macs with Catalyst Install iPhone app on M1 Mac with iMazing 00:13:29 Michael-QT-Siri Button on AppleTV 4K Remote launches HomeKit Scenes 00:15:22 Stephen-New Magic Keyboard Tips drutil tray eject Cool Stuff Found 00:17:13 Bruce-CSF-877-Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Apple Silicon… Wireless OR Wired feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:22:11 Bill-CSM-How Sites Identify You, aka Browser Fingerprinting 00:25:11 ​​CSF-InfinityLab Chargers ($69.95 and $49.95) & Baseus Charger ($49.99) & Anker Nano Pro Charger ($19.99) SPONSORS 00:30:01 SPONSOR: Other World Computing: OWC’s Envox Pro SX, the Thunderbolt portable SSD that can withstand any condition. Envoy Pro SX 240GB to 2TB models are available now, starting at $199. 00:32:01 SPONSOR: Quip. Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today. Go to GetQuip.com/MGG to save $10 on a quip Smart Electric Toothbrush. Embracing the 15s 00:34:02 Safari 15 macOS Upgrade Safari > Preferences > Tabs > Compact vs. Separate 00:39:21 iOS 15 Focus Revisited 00:45:40 New Find My Tracking in iOS 15 00:50:37 iOS 15 Safari Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:52:00 Brent-How to Disable Live Text on iOS 15 00:54:34 Patrick-Mail.App Addressing Bug 00:58:30 Ollie-Mail Signatures Keep Reverting to Prior Versions 01:02:36 Andrew-Time Machine Disk Format? Types of disks you can use with Time Machine on Mac 01:06:58 Andrew-Spotlight Search Results Tip In Applescript: delay 15 try do shell script “diskutil unmount /Volumes/DriveName-Clone/” (replace with your actual Volume name) end try 01:12:44 MGG 892 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Today the "we" is three with the return of Pilot Pete! The content is the same, only better, as Pete ensures your two favorite geeks complete their explanations for you. Topics today include Time Machine, Watch battery drain, airplanes, and of course your favorite Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things with John, Dave, and Pete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 891 for Monday, September 20, 2021 00:01:57 The Return of Pilot Pete feedback@macgeekgab.com 00:05:14 New iPhone Orders Decluttr for Trade-Ins 00:11:47 AirTags Mini-Review Quick Tips 00:14:12 Jamie-QT Off-Screen Web Dialog 00:16:07 PCUnix-QT-Using SideCar for Screenshots 00:17:38 Simon-QT Mass Image Change 00:20:24 QT-Use a Tab in Mail for Searches 00:22:44 QTR-PilotPete-Hold the space bar on iPhone to get a trackpad Cool Stuff Found 00:24:14 David-CSF-889-Weather and CarPlay – Drive Weather 00:30:05 Jeremy-CSF PelaCase AirTag Holder 00:31:14 CSF-Sonos Beam with Atmos 00:36:52 Tony from Thailand-890-Apple TV+ Fall Lineup includes Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, Jon Stewart Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:42:45 Cindy-How to Control a Mac from iPhone Keyboard Maestro Screens Remote for Mac 00:48:29 Jeff-Time Machine File Recovery? The Time Machine Mechanic (T2M2) Data Rescue to restore lost files 00:57:09 Bob-How to fix Apple Watch battery drain? 01:00:49 Chris-Drive Eject Question Follow-ups 01:05:00 DirectTV Stream / Cord-cutting 01:09:27 Damon-Don’t Forget about FuboTV‘s Picture in Picture! 01:11:06 Steve-888-Phones vs. Aircraft, a Follow-up 01:19:54 Reasons for cellular iPad ForeFlight 01:22:42 MGG 891 Outtro Help us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Apple announced new iPhones, iPads, Fitness+ features, Watches, and more on Tuesday, and your two favorite geeks are here to share their reactions. On top of that, listen for Dave's pre-review of iOS 15 for you and John, as well as advice on how to approach next week's upgrade. Press play and enjoy learning five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 890 for Tuesday, September 14, 2021 00:01:23 Apple’s California Streaming Event 00:03:48 iPad mini 8.3” Screen iPad 00:13:06 iPhone 13 (and mini) 00:19:02 iPhone 13 Pro 00:22:18 Fitness+ 00:27:40 Apple Watch Series 7 00:33:39 iOS 15 – Monday, 9/20 Notifications Safari AirTags iCloud 00:48:58 Update all your devices TODAY 00:49:26 TV+ 00:56:24 Shopping List 01:02:54 MGG 890 Outtro The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Starting with some of the best Quick Tips we've ever shared, your two favorite geeks roar through topics including measuring current, USB-C Flash Drives, solving Mail issues on iPhone, dissecting local storage usage, and much more. Press play and learn five new things with Dave and John. Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 889 for Monday, September 13, 2021 00:02:23 Help us…and help yourself! MGG Listener Survey! 00:04:30 Tuesday’s California Streaming Event and Reactions Quick Tips 00:06:07 Donna-QT-Type Numbers on iPhone without leaving ABC Keyboard 00:10:38 Todd-QT-Two QuickTips for Apple Watch Nightstand Mode 00:12:26 Ian-QT-Be sure to manage your Contacts! Cool Stuff Found 00:14:13 CSF-Kingston DataTraveler Max Flash Drives (900 Read, 800 Writes) 256GB – $91.00, 512GB – $153.00, 1TB – $262.00 00:16:32 No PhotoPlus Expo in Person… Will October’s Pepcom Happen in Person? 00:19:03 Christopher-CSF-Gary’s MacMost YouTube Channel 00:20:23 CSFR-RapidX MyCharging Station We’ve Got The Power (Information) 00:23:13 Adam-CSF-888-Kill-a-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor 00:24:09 Jeremy-Better Way to Measure AC Current Sense Whole-Home Power Meter using Amp Clamps 00:27:13 Jim-888-How Much Power Do Chargers Use? 00:28:41 Chip-888-Power consumed by unused chargers Poniie PN2000 Electricity Meter FLIR One 00:33:17 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more. 00:34:52 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:37:03 Brett-Window Randomly Moves to Cursor Mouse Keys on macOS Stay by Cordless Dog 00:44:20 Brian-iPhone Won’t Use Third-Party Mail Client as Default 00:47:10 Stelios-GC-Weather Radar on CarPlay App 00:50:17 Craig-Non-Apple Devices in my Device List TiVo Stream 4K 00:54:21 Andrew-What’s Taking Up all My Local iCloud Storage? du -sh ~/Library/Mobile Documents/* | sort -rn | less ^^ Thanks to listener Tony for the update here! 00:59:19 Kirit-Use Synology to Sync to Dropbox, Box, and more 01:05:13 Niall-External Drive Formatting Recognition Disparity Install HomeBrew brew install tldr 01:11:21 Andrew-Can you run Windows on an M1 Mac? Wine 6.0 for M1 Exists! 01:13:25 MGG 889 Outtro Complete the Mac Geek Gab Listener Survey for a chance to win $50 Amazon Gift Bucks Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Today is full of Cool Stuff Found, tips, and questions, with focuses on your charging and power usage as well as seeing behind the scenes of your iPhone. Of course, there's always more with your two favorite geeks, including third-party AirTags, migrating email, and maintaining your Mac! Press play and join John and Dave in learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 888 for Monday, September 6, 2021 00:01:26 Driving by Google 00:02:45 Some love for MacEdge’s Help with the Studio iMac (new motherboard means re-authenticating everything!) Quick Tips 00:08:58 QT-Reminder to use your iPad as a second screen when traveling with SideCar 00:11:42 Mr. X-QT-Do a DNS Leaktest to See If Your VPN is Leaking 00:13:02 Brian-QT-RAID Likes to Stay Awake (starting at FINALLY) Cool Stuff Found 00:15:02 CSF-Chipolo ONE Spot Replace AirTag Battery 00:19:58 Karl-Do AirTags in Luggage Interfere With Airplanes? Why can’t we use our cell phones on planes? 00:25:20 Mark-CSF-Big Mean Folder Machine for moving files around 00:26:50 CSF-a-Shell for running Terminal commands on iPhone and iPad 00:28:01 Todd-CSF-Use TLDR to explain Terminal Commands 00:30:20 CSF-Oculus Quest 2 on Airplane 00:34:12 Martyn-CSF-887-Use AltaMail to see email headers on iOS 00:35:36 Steve-CSF-MimeStream native Gmail Client for macOS Our Sponsors For This Week 00:37:28 SPONSOR: DraftKings. Download the DraftKings app NOW and use code MGG to get a free shot at the ONE MILLION DOLLAR top prize with your first deposit of at least $5! Eligibility restrictions apply. 00:38:46 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:40:13 SPONSOR: TextExpander: TextExpander helps you communicate smarter. Create snippets for things you type – or copy and paste – all the time. Get 20% off your first year’s subscription at TextExpander.com/podcast Follow-ups 00:41:48 Dan-886-Assign Contact relationships with Siri Bill-886-Store relationships in My Contact Card 00:44:56 Jonathan-Device Charger Power Usage Seek Thermal Cameras Seek Thermal Compact Series is what John has 00:54:44 Matt-Xi Charging Feedback 00:58:34 David-Qi Charger Lifetime? 01:02:03 Alan567-iMazing Lets You Wirelessly View iPhone Console Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:02:54 Jon-How to migrate email from one provider to another? 01:07:13 A.D.D. Todd-Best Advice for Regular Mac Maintenance? Reboot at least every 10 days Onyx Every Six Months (on laptops, especially) 01:11:53 MGG 888 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

How much Cool Stuff Found can your Two Favorite Geeks share? You're about to find out! Listen as John and Dave share all of your (and their) Cool Stuff Found, PLUS answering a slew of your networking and networking-related questions. Good stuff this week, folks, and it's all because of you. Press play, listen, and enjoy learning five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 887 for Monday, August 30, 2021 Quick Tips 00:02:18 Tony-QT-Use “Tell” for Siri to make it personal Follow-ups 00:06:13 Scott-882-Folder Actions are Still Around 00:07:36 Bob-886-Interleaved Memory Details 00:12:05 Jim-886-Dogs and AirTag and Where They Roam 00:13:23 Bart-886-Command Line Network Errors netstat -i 00:15:37 SPONSOR: Other World Computing: OWC’s Thunderbolt Dock is back in stock and shipping for just $279! With three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports, four USB ports, Ethernet, audio, and card reader functionality, this is the dock you want! Cool Stuff Found 00:18:13 GadgetComa-CSF-Maestral Dropbox Client 00:20:12 CSF-Amphetamine for macOS to Keep Your Mac Awake, Quitter to Quit Apps 00:23:36 Ralph-CSF-Portable Battery to Jump-Start your Car – NOCO Boost GB40 00:26:09 CSF from Pepcom-EyeJust Blue-light screen filters 00:28:33 CSF from Pepcom-Multo by Cooking Pal… it’s magic? 00:30:06 CSF-Rotor Riot Game Controller 00:32:01 Russ-CSF-873-AnyTune to change pitch, playback speed, and more 00:33:07 Scott-CSF-View the iPhone Console 00:36:26 DLH-CSF-Do You Use Keybase? Telegram Signal Encrypto Your (Mostly Network) Questions…Answered! 00:44:05 Gary-iMac Pro Ethernet Intermittently Cuts Out 00:47:41 Steve-Migrating from eero Wi-Fi 5 to eero Wi-Fi 6 00:52:27 Wilco-macOS Mail Apps Crashing OnyX for macOS Troubleshooting 00:57:07 Andrew-Replacement for Bonjour Messaging? SnapTalk 01:00:13 Lawyer Jeff-Synology Botnet Attack and Security Review 01:03:46 Joe-Running Network Cabling to my Outbuilding Fiber to Ethernet Cables Call Before You Dig APC ProtectNet 01:09:06 Brent-Best Coax Surge Protector? 01:11:42 MGG 887 Outtro The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Tips about Siri, RAM, AirTags, and Keyboards are just the first few things you'll get here in this week's episode. Then Dave and John continue the journey by answering your questions about Mail, Wi-Fi, VPNs, Synology, and more. Press play to enjoy learning at least five new things with your two favorite geeks! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 886 for Monday, August 23, 2021 Quick Tips 00:02:30 JP-QT-Hey, Siri! Send a voice message. Voxer App 00:05:25 Mike-QT-Don’t Store Dropbox on External Disk 00:08:59 Mike-GC-How to Force the Finder to Sort a Certain Way? A Better Finder Attributes 00:11:38 Timmothy-QT-Use the Accessibility Keyboard When Physical Keyboard Fails 00:14:10 Stephen-Not So Quick iMac RAM Tip Cool Stuff Found 00:18:43 Jason-CSF-ShowTime for Demos of iOS Taps and Gestures ScreenFlow 00:19:44 Patrick-CSF-BatChmod for File Permissions, ACL, Extended Attributes 00:21:02 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more. Follow-ups 00:22:44 UncleP-YouTube TV vs. Fubo.tv thoughts 00:30:13 Allison-iOS Recent Email Experiment 00:35:21 Andrew-AirTag on Dogs 00:41:15 Allison & David – Qi Charging Feedback Ventev Universal Wireless Charger Anker Wireless Charger, PowerWave Stand Your Questions…Answered! 00:45:12 Marc-Geeky Replacement for my Wi-Fi Router? 00:50:32 Christopher-Mail Font Sizes Don’t Match 00:55:05 John-Comparing Self-Hosted VPNs with Cloud VPNs IP Masking with AmpliFi Alien 01:02:03 Sheldon-Buy an M1 Mac now or wait? Apple Refurb Store for M1 MacBook Air 01:05:23 Louis-Restoring Hacked iOS Devices Malwarebytes for iOS 01:09:09 Dennis-Safe to install Synology DSM 7 now? 01:12:11 Scott-GC-Automating Dismissing a Dialog Apple Mail Feedback Doug’s AppleScripts Keyboard Maestro 01:20:01 MGG 886 Outtro The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

It's always interesting when multiple listeners have the same problem, and today you can listen as John and Dave dig into issues with Mac minis and restarting. We think your two favorite geeks have the answer! And that's what happens here, you ask questions, we provide answers… and Quick Tips… and Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 885 for Monday, August 16, 2021 Your Questions and Tips…Answered and Shared! 00:02:26 Tom and Gary-Mac Mini strange restart behaviour MacTracker 00:06:35 Paul-macOS Autocomplete 00:09:59 Leif-Considering New Backup Strategies 00:15:43 Larry-Tweaking The Apple TV Experience: Auto-Play, Minimizing Credits, and Fast Fast Forward Skywalker Sound Industrial Light and Magic 00:20:03 Larry-Audio Sync Problem with Apple TV 00:23:39 Eliot-Using eSIM for Data while Traveling? GigSky app Truphone App iMore’s eSIM How-To T-Mobile eSIM App T-Mobile Test Drive My Verizon App 00:27:12 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs! 00:29:23 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! Quick Tips 00:30:45 DaveMark-Apple Support says to touch an AirTag to the top of your iPhone to read the NFC tag (see pic).Interesting What to do if you find an AirTag — Apple Support 00:35:04 QT-Boomerang Backwards 00:36:24 QT-Shortcut for Low Power Mode 00:38:36 Gary-QT-Add Your Vaccine Passport to your Apple Wallet (from GoGetDoc, the company behind WellPay and others) 00:43:20 Andrew-QT View Email Headers for iOS-Only Email ​​00:46:04 John-QT-Disable Private Relay before restoring iPad 00:47:53 Ben-QT-Tap The Waveform on iOS Dictation to Return to Keyboard 00:48:39 Kenny-Disable WPA3 if you have Apple Devices Cool Stuff Found 00:50:42 CSF-Plex Super Sonic Related Music Analysis 00:51:53 Grant-CSF-Inexpensive Inteset Universal Remote 00:53:25 CSF-LibreOffice 7.2 For Apple Silicon is (soon to be) available Even More Tips, Follow-ups, and Questions 00:54:09 I Got Caught…Can You Help? 01:00:26 JP-Does YouTube TV’s Interface Remain Consistent Across Devices? 01:04:07 Ed-884-Plex can record OTA channels with HDHomeRun Philo Streaming TV 01:06:32 Jeremy-MagSafe Battery Pack Passthrough Charging 01:09:31 Will-How to Auto-Restart an App? 01:10:52 Larry-What’s with the “obj”? 01:12:24 MGG 885 Outtro The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Your geeks take you on a few mini Deep Dives (snorkels?) today, covering topics like Cord Cutting, Chargers, HomeKit (and HOOBS), Docker, Hard Drive Maintenance, and more. Dive in with John and Dave to learn at least five new things. And Don't Get Caught! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 884 for Monday, August 9, 2021 00:03:32 Dave-Cutting The Cord with YouTube TV and Fubo.TV 00:18:21 John – Charging Choices (Qi and otherwise) Samsung Qi Certified Wireless Charging Pad Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charger Pad (2019 Edition) with Cooling Fan Anker PowerPort Atom PD4 (100W it’s got da juice) Lumicharge-UD-Universal Phone Dock with Fast Wireless Charger Anker ROAV SmartCharge F2 Bluetooth FM Transmitter, Wireless Audio Adapter and Receiver, Car Charger with Bluetooth, Car Locator, App Support, 2 USB Ports, PowerIQ Anker Roav Bluetooth Car Adapter and Car Charger, Power IQ 3.0 Type C PD, Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car, Wireless Calling with Bluetooth 5.0, Noise Cancellation -T2 iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless Qi Fast Charge Car Mount iOttie Easy One Touch 5 Dashboard & Windshield Car Mount Phone Holder Desk Stand myCharge Wireless Charger Portable Charger Power Bank Dual USB myCharge 10000mAH Power Bank Jarv PPS Wireless Exec PD 10,000mah Power Bank with 10W wireless charging and Type C 18W PD Ventev Universal Wireless Charger 00:34:39 Dave-Plex for managing your media 00:43:14 JFB-Networking Tools (Throughput, Site Survey and More) Network Utility (Deprecated in Big Sur, but you can run older version. Personally I like the send and receive errors option in the Info section, can help diagnose a bad connection or cable.) Iperf3 (compile with your local package manager, run one as client and one as server, shows network throughput) macOS Wi-Fi Menu (The Wi-Fi Menu in macOS is OK, but if you hold down option you get a whole bunch of additional useful information) Basic Wi-Fi Survey (I like iStumbler, shows nearby access points, which may be useful to reassign your channels if nearby bases are clogging your network) and Wi-Fi Explorer Check out NetSpot, using a map of your location and sampling from different areas will lead to a much more accurate map of your coverage. Local network survey with Angry IP Scanner Fing Desktop for continuous connectivity health checks, advanced speed tests, level 1 troubleshooting features, notifications of connectivity issues and widespread Internet outages for your Home ISP. 00:53:03 Dave-HOOBS/Homebridge 00:57:48 JFB-Care and Feeding of Your Hard Drive Disk Utility (good for basic operations, setting up partitions/volumes, some RAID types, disk first aid) SMARTReporter for regular status reports, showing SMART parameters DriveDX for more sophisticated drive failure prediction ClamXAV for virus and malware detection MalwareBytes CleanMyMac X for cleanup, protection, speed, uninstaller, and space allocation 01:04:03 Dave-Docker 01:13:05 MGG 884 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Ever have a scenario where everything seems right but nothing IS right? That's what's happening with several different MGG listeners this week, each for several different reasons. Listen as John and Dave dig into these questions — and more! — as they diligently work to ensure everyone learns at least five new things. Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more round out the episode to be sure of that! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 883 for Monday, August 2, 2021 Quick Tips 00:02:58 Tony-QT-Use Alfred to Get to Specific Preference Panes 00:04:10 Matt-QT-Switch Between Slide-Over Apps on iPad with Swipe of Home Bar iPad OS 15 Enhanced Continuity 00:08:55 Jeff-QT-Make Your Dock Follow Your Mouse Cool Stuff Found 00:13:31 Tony-CSF-Character Viewer to see different sets for pasting 00:15:45 Dr. Mac-CSF-Erase all Contents and Settings in Monterey 00:18:09 CSF-Verizon Adds New Mobile Hotspot Plans Mint Mobile for $15/month 00:22:39 John-CSF-TinyPilot uses a Raspberry Pi as a Remote KVM 00:24:23 Jason-CSF-ThreadReaderApp to read Twitter threads more easily 00:25:00 DLH-CSF-Latercase Review… it’s so thin! 00:27:36 Bruce-CSF-FanFan if You’re Missing That Sound 00:29:25 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free! 00:31:09 SPONSOR: TextExpander: TextExpander helps you communicate smarter. Create snippets for things you type – or copy and paste – all the time. Get 20% off your first year’s subscription at TextExpander.com/podcast 00:32:26 SPONSOR: Upstart. Whether it’s paying off credit cards, consolidating high-interest debt, or funding personal expenses, Upstart looks at more than your credit score and can offer you smarter rates with trusted partners. Visit Upstart.com/MGG today to learn more. Your Questions and Tips…Answered and Shared! 00:33:42 John-Removing Old Finder Extension Finder Error v1143 00:36:23 Bob-881-Explaining SSDs, TRIM, and Garbage Collection on Today’s Macs 00:40:24 Jeff-All of my ads are being blocked Check /etc/hosts 00:46:46 Ben-GC-Customer’s User Account Can’t Open Network Connections Lingon Fing Desktop 00:51:26 Troubleshoot Private Logging on macOS 00:53:43 Jose-Notes UX/UI Issue and Restoring Deleted Notes 00:56:13 Andrew-Recovering from a Failed macOS Installation 01:00:05 Tony-GC-Can’t Change Mac’s User Photo 01:06:08 Simon-Audio Devices Disappeared Removing Zoom Audio Device 01:12:19 GC-Making HDMI Audio Work on Intel Mac Mini 01:13:00 MGG 883 Outtro Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network