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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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
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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

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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!
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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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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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

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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
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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
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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 MessagesListener 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 18The 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 VideosTaryn 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 ProAdam 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 UpgradingThe 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 CaughtIn 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 HubListener 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 KnowLarry’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.

ConclusionThis 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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, Cermen 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
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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
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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
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- Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
- Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
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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
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- 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
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- This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
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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
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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?
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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- Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
- Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
- MGG Merch is Available!
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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
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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
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- This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
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- feedback@macgeekgab.com
- 224-888-GEEK
- The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
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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
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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
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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
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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
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- 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!
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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
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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
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  - Pilot Pete on Mastodon
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- 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!
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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
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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
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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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- 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!
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- 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

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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 Switch
- 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
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- 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

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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
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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

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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
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MOAR Questions (and hopefully MOAR Answers!)
- 00:45:23 PilotPete-QT How to Fix Siri When Siri is UnResponsive
- 00:48:22 Steve-Any advice for repairing a Family Sharing disaster?
  - tcook@apple.com
- 00:56:05 David-Do I need AntiVirus/AntiMalware apps on my iPhone or 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

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From mastering the art of batch renaming directly in the Mac Finder, pinning essential notes for easy access, to safeguarding your digital life by periodically checking your Mac’s System Settings for Privacy & Security, this episode is a treasure trove of hacks. Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton dish out indispensable Quick Tips and Answers to your burning questions, ensuring you’re always one step ahead.

They even delve into the quandary of upgrading from an Intel iMac, the lifespan of M1 Macs, and whether it’s time to consider a Synology DiskStation for sharing those precious memories. Remember, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared in the digital world.

In the back forty, discover Cool Stuff Found with recommendations like stash.new for effortlessly shareable documents, the Anker Travel Power Strip for power on the go, and innovative solutions like Sleepwatcher for a seamless Wi-Fi experience upon waking your Mac.

The episode rounds out with software gems like Text Blaze, Text Expander, and Keyboard Maestro to turbocharge your typing efficiency. Whether you’re pondering a hardware upgrade, looking to streamline your digital workflow, or just in search of the next great gadget, this episode packs a punch with actionable insights and expert advice to keep you ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1032 for Monday, April 8th, 2024 - April 8: Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day - The MGG Discord Server is Live! - The MGG Merch Store is Live!
- Quick Tips
  - 00:00:01 QT-Batch Rename Right In The Mac Finder
  - 00:04:25 PCUnix & Steve Hammond-QT-Notes allows Pinned Notes
  - 00:06:50 Michael-QT-Use your iPhone and…Don’t Get Lost!
  - 00:10:52 Alex-QT-Set a secondary alert to remind of important birthdays
  - 00:15:02 Uncle Jamie-QT-Drag a Document’s Title Bar Icon to Move or Share like the Finder
  - 00:16:34 QT-On your Mac, periodically check System Settings > Privacy & Security > All options to make sure the apps you want approved STAY approved (especially Accessibility, Full Disk Access, and Screen & System Audio Recording)
- Sponsors
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- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared
  - 00:25:52 Andrew-Do I Need To Upgrade my Intel iMac?
  - 00:41:28 Hal-How long will M1 Macs be Supported by Apple?
    - Apple’s Vintage and Obsolete Terminology
  - 00:45:23 Jim-Should I Get 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

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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.
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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
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This week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, featuring Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, is jam-packed with actionable advice for all things Mac. Kick off with a life-hack: always snap a photo of your airport parking spot to find it easily upon return. Discover the convenience of QuickLook by simply holding the Space Bar, and dive into customizing your Mac experience with tools like Karabiner-Elements and Keyboard Maestro for remapping keys and automating tasks. The episode doesn’t stop there; it dives deep into optimizing your home network with mesh systems and the latest in Wi-Fi technology, comparing Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and the futuristic Wi-Fi 7, ensuring your setup doesn’t get left in the digital dust.

When it comes to safeguarding your digital life, “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared. The team covers the importance of using your mic’s mute feature wisely, backs up data with Carbon Copy Cloner, and secures your network with the latest and greatest tools. Tips on preventing iCloud sync mishaps with the .nosync option, and a discussion on whether antivirus software is a necessity for Mac users, provide you with the knowledge to protect your devices and personal information. Every minute is filled with insights and tips designed to empower you to get the most out of your Mac and network setup, without getting caught by common pitfalls.

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1030 for Monday, March 25th, 2024
- March 25: Tolkien Reading Day
- The MGG Discord Server is Live!
- The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 QT-When parking at the airport, take a pic of your parking location and immediately Favorite it.
- 00:06:29 Simon-QT-A QuickLook QuickTip by holding the Space Bar
- 00:08:52 Doug-1028-Remapping Command Key and Automating Zoom Calls
  - Karabiner-Elements
  - FileMaker
  - Better Touch Tool
  - Keyboard Maestro
  - Display Menu
  - Conference Call in Real Life
- 00:15:09 Using your microphone’s mute switch versus Zoom’s mute switch…the pros and cons.
- 00:19:00 Bob-QT-MGG 1026 – Backing up family laptops
  - Carbon Copy Cloner
  - Tailscale
- 00:21:42 Martin-QT-1029-Use .nosync to keep folders from syncing to iCloud
Sponsors
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Networking Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:33:16 Kalle-How best to upgrade my network to mesh and add Ethernet?
  - 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

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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.

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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

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Dive deep into a treasure trove of cool stuff found, from a lightning-fast AI image generator that might make you feel like you’re living in a Wall-E world or maybe just turn you into a cat, to Karabiner-Elements for customizing your Mac’s keyboard, showcasing the infinite customization possibilities for your tech lifestyle.

That’s right, on this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton also explore tools for enhancing your online security with DNS over HTTPS, utility gems like Particulars for macOS system information, and the Vasco Translator V4, ensuring you’re always understood, no matter where your adventures take you. The discussion shifts to smart home management with HomeLog for HomeKit, offering insights into your HomeKit activity that will make you want to put that in your tinfoil hat and smoke it. They didn’t forget about the online shoppers, highlighting the CNET Shopping Extension for snagging the best deals and the indispensable AirBuddy app for keeping tabs on your AirPods’ battery life, all while ensuring your tech gear is always on point with the latest gadgets like the Targus Cypress backpack and HyperPack Pro with FindMy.

The episode isn’t just about discoveries; it’s packed with quick tips to enhance your digital life, from using a shared note for those midnight musings to a shortcut that extends your Apple Watch’s battery life. They tackle listener questions head-on, solving mysteries from sudden watch battery drain to podcast volume drift potentially caused by an accidental Apple Watch crown spin, and even the best practices for merging Apple iCloud services into a family plan.

This episode is a masterclass in making the most of your Apple ecosystem, spiced up with show business insights and listener contributions that underscore the community’s vibrant engagement. Remember, in the ever-evolving tech landscape, stay informed, stay ahead, and “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1028 for Monday, March 11th, 2024 + March 11: National No-Code day * Cool Stuff Found + 00:00:01 Patrick-CSF-SDXL Lightning – FAST AI Image Generator - We Might Live In Wall-E World or You’d Be a Cat + 00:05:22 MyFaceIsTooBig-CSF-Particulars, a macOS System Information Utility - Pi-Hole DNS - 1.1.1.1 - DNS over HTTPS + 00:11:23 TLatkins-CSF-HomeLog for HomeKit logs all HomeKit activity – MGG 1022 - Put That in Your Tinfoil Hat and Smoke It + 00:15:02 JG-CSF-Headway (like Blinkist, and on Setapp) - SetApp comes to EU iPhones + 00:17:52 DaddyJapan-CSF-Karabiner-Elements for Customizing your Mac’s Keyboard * 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

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In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, the trio dives deep into a plethora of tech tips that could revolutionize your digital lifestyle. Kicking things off with a savvy reminder from Craig about opting for Apple Engraving while preserving your device’s resale value, the conversation quickly moves to the underrated utility of Hot Corners and the magic of slide typing on an iPad. Notably, Peter brings a game-changer with BackBlaze’s data recovery solution, emphasizing its free USB restoration service.

For the aquatic adventurers, a quick tweak to prevent your Apple Watch Ultra from prematurely entering Depth mode could save your battery life. The episode also sheds light on miscellaneous quick fixes like using the Notes app for storing recipes and the significance of tracking IP address reservations to maintain your home network’s harmony.

The discussion seamlessly transitions to addressing listener queries, ranging from connecting Thunderbolt displays to Windows laptops, to changing iCloud email passwords, and even dissecting an unusual audio bug affecting your Mac’s left-right balance.

The hosts share insights into creating compelling show art using DALL-E prompts, underlining the importance of creativity in the tech space.

As the conversation wraps up, a critical reminder to safeguard your hearing steals the spotlight, with recommendations for products like Eargasm and Loop Earplugs to prevent auditory damage.

Throughout, the catchphrase “Don’t Get Caught” weaves its way into the narrative, serving as a clever nod to staying ahead in the fast-paced world of technology without falling prey to common pitfalls.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1027 for Monday, March 4th, 2024 + March 4: International DM/GM Day * Quick Tips + 00:00:01 Craig-QT-Apple Engraving that Doesn’t Lower Resale Value + 00:03:51 Andrew-QT-Don’t forget about Hot Corners - StreamDeck + 00:08:12 Harvey-QT-Slide typing in an iPad + 00:11:42 Peter-QT-BackBlaze Saves the Day & USB Service is “Free” – + 00:13:12 QT-Keep your Apple Watch Ultra from going into Depth mode (and burning battery) when casually swimming: Settings > General > Auto-Launch > Threshold When Submerged > At 3ft - Also “Background App Refresh” -> TONS of Apps working! * 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

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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

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Dive into the latest Mac Geek Gab episode where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton share the coolest Quick Tips and answer your burning questions, all while exploring the newest tech on the block. Discover how to leverage your Lock Screen widgets for instant app access, marvel at the Apple Vision Pro’s accessibility prowess, and get the scoop on smart switches for your most stubborn devices. Ever wondered about the secret predictors in Pixar movies or how to juggle multiple Safari windows with ease on your Vision Pro? They’ve got you covered. Plus, find out which AirPlay 2 receivers to consider, the smoothest transition away from Evernote, and whether one Thunderbolt hub can rule them all. And for those dual AirPods moments? Yes, you can share that movie experience seamlessly.

But that’s not all – the episode is packed with cool finds like a lens pen for keeping your gear spotless and Widgy for crafting widgets that satisfy even the deepest tech cravings. Whether you’re eyeing the Vision Pro, contemplating your note-taking app escape route, or plotting the perfect home tech setup, this episode is your go-to guide. Remember, in the fast-evolving world of tech, staying informed is key. So, tune in, soak up the wisdom, and as always, Don’t Get Caught unprepared in the digital age.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1025 for Monday, February 19th, 2024 + Feb 19: National Chocolate Mint Day + The MGG Discord Server is Live! + The MGG Merch Store is Live! * Quick Tips + 00:00:01 Alex-QT-Use Lock Screen Widgets to Open Their Corresponding Apps - How does TrueDepth Work? + 00:07:19 Mark-QT-Apple Vision Pro Accessibility Features - Equal Accessibility YouTube Channel + 00:12:43 First Look at Vision Pro - Meta Quest 3 - Quest supports Spatial Video + 00:17:44 Dan-QT-1024-Use a smart switch to power cycle pesky devices - WALL•E + 00:20:00 Pixar movies predict what Apple is going to do + 00:24:08 Terry-QT-1024–You CAN have multiple Safari Windows with Vision Pro. + 00:26:40 Terry-QT-Leave a clock open in Vision Pro so you can always know the time + 00:30:06 Bill-QT-Use OnyX to Humanly Read Terminal Man Pages * 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

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Celebrate the monumental 1024th episode of Mac Geek Gab, a digital fest that aligns with National Clean Out Your Computer Day, marking a significant milestone in the podcast’s journey.

In this special installment, John F. Braun makes a special guest appearance, joining forces with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton for an episode brimming with insights and camaraderie. From the nuances of gibibytes versus gigabytes to Adam’s firsthand experience with the Apple Vision Pro, the episode is packed with valuable quick tips that span the tech spectrum.

Highlights include optimizing your Mac’s functionality with simple commands, leveraging Siri for calculations, and embracing the power of live text translation. The team also dives into the world of cool stuff found, showcasing everything from cutting-edge printers to the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro, not forgetting essential advice on scammer vigilance. As the MGG community celebrates this 1K episode, remember the show’s mantra, “Don’t Get Caught,” ensuring you stay ahead in the tech game without missing a beat.

This episode isn’t just a celebration; it’s a treasure trove of tech tips and tricks designed to elevate your digital life. Dive into the Apple ecosystem with listener-submitted quick tips for the Apple Vision Pro, discover the convenience of re-downloading Siri’s voice, and learn to enhance your iMessaging with effects. The episode also sheds light on essential tech tools and apps, from the ForeFlight Voyager for Vision Pro to the indispensable Google Chromecast HD for travelers.

As MGG ventures into its next kilobyte of episodes, it stands as a beacon for tech enthusiasts seeking knowledge, entertainment, and community. So, gear up for an adventure in technology, guided by the wisdom of Mac Geek Gab, and always stay one step ahead: Don’t Get Caught in the tech whirlwind without this great community at your side!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1024 for Monday, February 12th, 2024 + Feb 12: National Clean Out Your Computer Day * 00:00:01 QT-Assign a Contact Name to Companies Who Routinely Text you * 00:03:40 Gibibytes vs. Gigabytes + The MGG Discord Server is Live! + The MGG Merch Store is Live! * 00:04:23 Adam’s Had The Vision Pro For a Week + Streamyard’s Landscape view default * Quick Tips + 00:14:38 MGG Hangout talking Mac Web Browsers (and anything else!): Sunday, 2/18, 4pm ET + 00:17:31 Saurabh-QT-Quick Tips for Apple Vision Pro - Cattywampus + 00:29:09 Juirj-QT-Command-click the filename in title bar to see path location (pronounced: “Yuriy”) + 00:30:49 Mike-QT-Recipes in Notes have tap-to-convert + 00:33:29 Ben-QT-Hide and Show Spotlight on Your Mac with Command-Space, keeping its contents intact! + 00:37:54 Use Siri for Calculations, too! + 00:38:14 QT-Translate using live text in your camera app! + 00:40:51 Nick-QT-Re-download Siri’s Voice to Avoid The Robots! + 00:42:09 Mark-QT-Disable Printer Sharing to Make AirPrint Work - Printopia + 00:43:59 JJuhl-QT-Long-press the blue send button to send an iMessage with effects * Sponsor + 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

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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

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In this week’s episode of Mac Geek Gab 1022, dive into the savvy world of tech tips with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. Discover the ease of sharing App Store links by long-pressing the app icon, and get the lowdown on iMessage’s quick flight information feature using Apple’s Data Detectors. Stay updated with watchOS 10.3’s latest on the Apple Watch Ultra2 and the O2 sensor. Apple’s iOS 17.3 brings a game-changing Stolen Device Protection Feature, ensuring you’re always a step ahead.

Warm up with PorthosJon’s quick tip on setting your Express Transit Card and creating custom credit card numbers for big purchases. Plus, dive into the Smart Home universe with Cory’s tips on managing everything with HomeAssistant and insights into Caseta Light Switches, HomeKit Security Logs, and using Google Sheets for HomeKit data logging. Don’t miss out on the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener Companion Converter and clever ways to illuminate your midnight bathroom runs with motion sensors and LED light strips.

Get your questions answered and tips shared as Brian asks about Text Replacement Syncing with tools like TextExpander and Rocket Typist. Bob brings in travel hacks asking about Universal Travel Adapters and eSIMdb.

In the ‘Cool Stuff Found’ segment, discover Richard’s find – the Minix NEO P3 100W Charger, and Andrew’s addition of MyRadar Weather Radar to CarPlay. Get in on the latest tech with PopSockets AI (with show-and-tell from Dave!), Lawyer Jeff’s TMNotifier for Time Machine updates, and Bruce’s alert that MenuMeters has been resurrected.

Remember, in the fast-paced world of technology, always stay alert and “Don’t Get Caught” missing out on these essential updates and clever hacks.

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1022 for Monday, January 29th, 2024 + The MGG Discord Server is Live! + The MGG Merch Store is Live! * Quick Tips + 00:00:01 QT-Share an App Store Link to an App You Have by Long-Pressing the icon (in App Library or even Spotlight results) + 00:04:30 Kent-QT – Quick Flight Information in iMessage - ADS-B System - Data Detectors + 00:08:00 Ericka-watchOS 10.3 does NOT remove the O2 sensor from previously-purchases Apple Watches - Apple Watch Ultra2 + 00:13:00 Todd Apple’s iOS 17.3 has Stolen Device Protection Feature + 00:17:58 PorthosJon-QT-Set your Express Transit Card…for Warmth! + 00:20:01 PorthosJon-QT-Create bespoke credit card numbers ahead of large purchases * Sponsors + 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Kicking off this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete delve into a listener’s ingenious suggestion about storing receipts and 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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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

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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:1. 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. 2. 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 ShortcutsIn 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:1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 AssumptionsPilot 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 DiscoveriesDiscover 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!

ConclusionIn 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

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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 […]

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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 ExperienceAfter 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 SafeIt’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 iPhoneWe 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 SharedThe 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 LifeWe 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-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! + 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

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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! + 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

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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 Tips1. 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.

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.
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.

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:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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!) - Tideline House * 01:18:00 Mac Geek Gab 981 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! + 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

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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/DownThe 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 EmailIf 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 AccountIn 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 DebateFor 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 ConclusionMac 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! + 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

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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

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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 MacAt 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 TipsThe 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 PasswordsAs 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

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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 FoundThe 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 MontereyIn 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 FoundThe 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 SharedJohn 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.

ConclusionMac 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

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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 Tips00:00:00 – 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 Ports00:14:14 – 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 Shortcuts00:21:38 – 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 & Tips00:34:24 – 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 Macs01:14:56 – Doug asks about virtualizing Monterey on an Apple Silicon Mac, and we delve into the possibilities and potential issues.

Outtro and More01:18:06 – 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 * 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! + 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

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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

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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 a minimum of 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

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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

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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

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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 * 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 * 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

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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

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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 * 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 4pm 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

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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Apple held their “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 […]

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Apple held their “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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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! […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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!

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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 […]

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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… […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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! […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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… […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Sometimes the easy way isn't the fun way, and this week we've got lots of do-it-yourself solutions to share from all of you. Listen as John and Dave share your ideas about automation, launch agents, CarPlay, drive arrays and much more. Of course, it wouldn't be MGG without your two […]

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Cool Stuff Found starts the day here, with things for printing webpages, controlling your trackpad/mouse, and organizing your life. Need a VPN at home? Your two favorite geeks have got you covered! Plus, the cable companies have priced it such that cutting the cord isn't enough. Listen as Dave tells […]

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Four Quick Tips that'll change your life. We promise. And that's only the first ten minutes of the episode! From there it's on to Dave and John answering your questions about network settings, app launching, Time Machine, and more. Plus, lots of Cool Stuff Found AND a discussion about cutting […]

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It's a hot one, folks, and we're not talking about the weather! This episode is chock full of great Cool Stuff Found, answers to your questions, and more. Topics include free tools to keep your Mac running smoothly, a way to get free data on your phone, invoicing solutions for […]

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If you're a computer consultant, how do you manage your billing? Like many of you listening, Dave and John both spent time as consultants, too. Listen as they talk about some of the practices — and problems — they experienced! Synology's DSM 7.0 is out, too, and you're going to want to […]

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It's summer and it's hot! That means it's time to learn some tips about hot corners (on your Mac), hot flashes (on your iPhone), and more. Listen as John and Dave take you through answers to all of your questions, plus adding in some of your Quick Tips and Cool […]

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Listen as John and Dave share your Quick Tips about Safari Picture-in-Picture, the caveats of Finder's Drag and Drop, Apple Remotes, and more. Lots of suggestions and ideas about note-taking and idea capturing on-the-go in the episode, many of them from y'all! Then your two favorite geeks even have time […]

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Guest Dave Mark joins John and Dave today to discuss, react, digest, and help explain the new things Apple announced at WWDC21's Keynote and State of the Union this year. Listen as your ~~two~~ three favorite Apple geeks have a gab for the ages! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab […]

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Your two favorite geeks answer your questions about Target Disk Mode, using your Apple TV Remote to turn off your TV, removing words from predictive text, and more. On top of that, they share a few Mail-based quick tips and an entire pile (yep, the whole thing!) of Cool Stuff […]

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Ever heard of Juice Jacking? Neither had John nor Dave. No problem, though, they dug in and found everything you needed to know. That's the beauty of Mac Geek Gab, too: you ask the questions and then your two favorite geeks dig and see what they can find. Press play […]

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As Apple users, we have lots of technology needs which extend beyond that which are made by the fruit company. Listen as your two favorite geeks share their thoughts and answers to your questions about Offsite Backups, Blocking Scammers, DVRing today's video content, and much more. Press play and learn […]

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You like tech? Wanna learn more? Listen as John and Dave answer your questions about what to get, how to set it up, how to fix it, and more! Of course, they round out the episode with some Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and some productivity tools, too. Press play […]

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Apple's protective engines usually do well at protecting our devices, but what happens when they go haywire? It's time to Rumble, that's what, and John and Dave are here to help! Listen as they answer your questions, share Cool Stuff Found, push out the Quick Tips and make it easy […]

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What's the best way to remove all those iPhone apps you downloaded once and never use anymore? Listen as John and Dave answer this and many other helpful questions to make your electronic lives easier! Extending an iMac's life, calibrating your TV, fiber internet, and more are the subjects your […]

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Solid State Drives (SSD) are a wonderful thing upon which we all rely, but sometimes they get a little wonky. Listen as John and Dave discuss and answer your questions about SSDs, Clipboard Managers, Java and Spam. Add in a little Cool Stuff Found segment and you're sure to learn […]

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Minutes after Apple's "Spring Loaded" event ended, do you know what your two favorite geeks did? They recorded this episode for you to dissect and discuss the elements that stuck out to them. Listen (or watch!) as John and Dave dig in and share. Press play…and enjoy learning at least […]

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Sometimes your iPhone's silent, and sometime it's not. But what about when it decides what to do, not you? That's when you call John and Dave! Or you can email them. Or you can text them. Or you can post in the forums. Either way, they'll answer your questions and […]

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Sometimes there are those problems that just don't have easy solutions…and that's when things get fun! Geek Challenges mean you get to join in the fun of helping find the answers. Listen as John and Dave share some of their more troubling troublehooting experiences plus, of course, some Cool Stuff […]

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M1 Macs have only been available for a few months, but y'all are buying them up like crazy. Of course, troubleshooting them is a bit different than familiar Intel models, and Dave and John talk through some of that while answering your questions. Quick Tips help to make this episode […]

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What better way to celebrate World Backup Day than to have your two favorite geeks pick apart their personal backup strategies? We can't think of one, so that means you get to listen as John and Dave spend a little time sharing and analyzing their backup strategies, and sharing some […]

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You know the drill: Don't Get Caught! That means you want to understand your technology as best you can. Good news: Your two favorite geeks are here to help! Listen as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions. Topics include Apple's Privacy tool, Apple TV Control Center, […]

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We know what apps we are using with our Macs, but increasingly there are processes — from Apple and others — using up our Mac's resources, too. Listen as Dave and John answer your questions about all this and much, much more. Of course, your favorite segments — Quick Tips and Cool […]

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Connecting two pieces of technology together should be easy, right? Not always! Listen as John and Dave scratch their collective heads over all your questions. Topics include, audio, SSDs, M1 Macs, bookmarks, and more. There's time for a few Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy […]

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Sometimes you've gotta go… and sometimes — make that ALL the times — you need Wi-Fi. Never fear, John and Dave are here to help answer the tough (and fun) questions. Listen as your two favorite geeks pour through the mailbag, trying to answer as many of your questions as possible […]

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Of course you knew we meant LaunchServicesDaemon, right? Sometimes it has problems… and your two favorite geeks have the solution! Listen as John and Dave talk through your questions, tips, and Cool Stuff Found while everyone — including them — learns at least five new things! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab […]

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We promised Wi-Fi and we delivered Wi-Fi. That's how it works here at Mac Geek Gab: your two favorite geeks answer your questions and help solve your problems. But it's not only Wi-Fi, of course. Lots of you asked other questions, and we've got that covered, too, including helping to […]

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Spoiler alert: Sometimes the Mountain Dew wins, folks, but you knew that already. That's OK, this episode is chock full of Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, plus your questions answered about all sorts of issues. Listen as John and Dave — your two favorite geeks — take you on this ride […]

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What's your spam workflow? How do you know if your favorite podcast is selling your data? Want to hear about some Cool Stuff Found? Good news, your two favorite geeks talk through all this and more! Listen as John and Dave answer your questions and do their level best to […]

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Big Sur continues to mature…and it continues to have some pesky little issues, too. Never fear, your two favorite geeks are here to answer your questions and help solve your problems. Listen as John and Dave talk through Big Sur, Headphone Safety, and share some Geek Challenges of yours with […]

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Your two favorite geeks "went" to CES last week, and have some stories to share. Cool Stuff Found abounds, as well as some thoughts on this year's trends. Of course, they didn't leave home, so they still had time to answer your questions, find some Quick Tips, and make a […]

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Your questions drive the bus this week, as John and Dave provide answers about AirDrop, Spotlight, Screen Protectors, 10G Ethernet, Time Machine, and more. That's not all, though, your two favorite geeks have Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips to share, too. Join in the fun: press play and enjoy […]

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This week, John and Dave come together to answer your questions about long-term storage, Photos Libraries, Migrating to a new Mac and much, much more. Listen as your two favorite geeks drop the knowledge — and your Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found — so that everyone can listen and […]

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Apple's Time Machine lets you backup to a network drive… but which network drive should you use now that Apple no longer sells a Time Capsule? John and Dave are here to answer this question and many, many more! Listen as your two favorite geeks answer all the questions YOU […]

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Sometimes you Nuke, sometimes you Pave. Sometimes all you need to do is make a tweak. You'd think we were talking about building (and destroying) roads, but no… your two favorite geeks are talking tech! Apple tech, mostly. Listen as John and Dave answer your questions, share your tips and […]

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These days we do lots of swiping on our devices, and sometimes the results are expected, other times not so much! Listen as John and Dave share tips and answer questions about swiping. That's not all, of course, the topics expand from there, including a great dive into USB speeds […]

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It seems to be the season… Migration Season, that is! So many new Macs, so many migrations, so much data, and so many questions! Thankfully your two favorite geeks have answers, as does the MGG Family. Press play and listen as John and Dave take you through all these and […]

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There's nothing wrong with enjoying the comfort of old traditions, and this week's Mac Geek Gab has three of them for you: Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and your questions answered. Press play and enjoy learning five new things as John and Dave, your two favorite geeks, steward us all […]

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Dave's had his M1 MacBook Air for a week, and John has some questions for him! Lots more about Big Sur including your questions answered and some Quick Tips. Of course, MGG wouldn't be complete without more in-depth tips, too, and y'all have been keeping the queue full in that […]

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There's been a lot of confusion this week, beginning with what "Thunderbolt 4" really means for us Mac users. Thankfully OWC's Larry O'Connor was able to join John and Dave this week to explain. That's not all you get, though. Your two favorite geeks carry on with advice about Big […]

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Apple announced their M1 Macs today, the first Macs made with Apple Silicon chips. Join Dave and John as they dig into the specs to find out what the differences — and similarities — are between these models, helping you decide which one to order. Press play… and don't get […]

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How much money do you have in your digital couch cushions? John and Dave walk through a few places you can check ahead of the holiday buying frenzy! Of course, most of the show is dedicated to answering your tech questions, solving your problems, sharing quick tips and, yes, a […]

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Sometimes you feel like … a malware. Sometimes you don't. That's not how it goes, but that's exactly how it felt for a lot of you this week! John and Dave talk through this and get to the bottom of it all. That's hardly half of it, though. You know […]

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These days most of us are using external drives at some level. Even if we're not, our internal drives are always in need of some attention, pruning, or some other operation. Listen as your two favorite geeks answer all your drive-related questions. That's not all, of course, we've got more […]

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The fall is a crazy ride for Apple users. New hardware, new software, lots of changes, and more. John and Dave are right there with you to answer your questions, share tips, and dissect the new technology to help us all understand everything better. Listen this week as your two […]

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Join John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton for the geeks' dissection of Apple's iPhone 12 and HomePod mini announcements. Digging into some of the deeper elements, your two favorite geeks cover some of the 5G nuances, OLED on all screens 12, LIDAR, speaker pairing, and more. Press play and enjoy, […]

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How do we know it's time? Because The Answer plays and we know you've asked us the question! That's right, Dave and John have answers to your questions about Wi-Fi, NAS, iOS 14, and much more! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things along with your two […]

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Has iOS 14.0.1 hurt your battery life? We might have a fix for you. Networking is always top-of-mind, and your two favorite geeks share some answers to your related questions. Then it's Cool Stuff Found, where John and Dave share all the cool things you and they have discovered in […]

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Of course your Quick Tips for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 keep rolling in, and of course your two favorite geeks take pleasure in sharing them for you. But there's more… there's always more! This week, John and Dave dig into what's making your CPU hot, what's causing […]

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We've got first-run Quick Tips for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14 for you right here. You know those things that surprise and delight your friends when they see you do them? That's what Quick Tips are! Come and learn at least five new things as John […]

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Having a solid connection to your network is only part of it. The other part? Speed! Dissecting the differences between these two — and teaching you how to do the same — are your two favorite geeks: John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton. Of course, that's just one of the many […]

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What's in your Geeky Go Bag? Whether you're heading to work remotely, or take a plane trip, or head to the hospital, or just work outside at a coffee shop, what do you bring with you? John and Dave talk through their thought-processes here as they assemble their own Go […]

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It's time to get your geek on, and John and Dave are right there with you. Today your two favorite geeks dig into some networking issues, aiming to solve your problems, and help make sense of them so you understand even if you're not a networking geek! Of course, there's […]

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Sometimes you think you're connected to the internet … but you're not. It happens to John and Dave, too, and they talk through exactly what they've found to help solve it… and why! That's not all, of course… your questions answered, your quick tips, and more. Press play and enjoy […]

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What happens to Mail attachments in your archive? Have you ever done a three finger drag? How do you manage your trash can? We mean really manage it? All these questions — and a lot more — are answered for you this week as Dave and John pour through the mailbag and […]

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The summer heat hasn't stopped your two favorite geeks — or you, with your questions — and this week's episode shows all of that and more. You've had a ton of questions about audio devices and podcast management lately, so John and Dave dig into that first to re-open the doors on […]

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John and Dave take a few deeper dives today to solve your peskier problems… Geek Challenges, we like to call them (though sometimes we call them "Stump the Geeks!"). Listen as your two favorite nerds talk through creatively increasing your broadband speeds, diagnosing those CPU spikes, managing battery life, Wi-Fi […]

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We all love the convenience of a quick upgrade and Migration Assistant, but those bring along many needles inside the haystack that can linger and leave you with fun things to troubleshoot in the future. The reality is that sometimes the Nuke and Pave is worth it, and John and […]

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Should you update? That's always the question, isn't it, regardless of whether it's hardware or software or both. This week John and Dave answer your questions about both, specifically when it comes to Apple's offerings. That's not all, of course. Your two favorite geeks roar through a tour of your […]

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Is your mail forwarder secure? Are you sure? How about your Internet? These are just two of your dozen-or-so questions that John and Dave tackle this week. It's not just questions, of course. There are Quick Tips, regular tips, Cool Stuff Found, and even some router fun. Press play and […]

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When iCloud works, it's great. And, for the most part, that's how it is. But sometimes…it just gets plain wonky. Several of you had several questions about that this week, and Dave and John dig in to get you sorted! That's not all, though. Cool Stuff Found, routers, and even […]

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Your questions haven't stopped, and neither have our answers! How to deal with a full disk? What to do for slow internet speeds? How to best manage your battery? All of these topics are addressed, plus Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, and more. Press play and enjoy learning at least […]

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Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun share their thoughts and experiences with the new technologies Apple announced at WWDC this week.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 821 for Wednesday, June 24, 2020 00:01:28 Watch on your Apple TV (or YouTube) WWDC2020 00:04:38 macOS 11 Big Sur […]

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It's hours before WWDC begins, and there's just enough time to get Mac Geek Gab into your hands ahead of the new stuff we're all about to learn. And, with that, we can still learn at least five new things, including how to Zoom (and unzoom) the web, how to […]

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Have you ever noticed your Mac tells you Catalina uses up 5 volumes? How about encrypting specific files and folders? And what about that cable modem password…should you change it? These are just a few of the questions answered. This episode is chock full of everything you love: Quick Tips, […]

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Do you backup or clone? Which is more important? What do you do first? Ok, let's battle. Well, not really. Lots of Cool Stuff Found in this episode, including a way to turn your iPhone into a webcam for your Mac. Internet upgrade options are popular among the questions that […]

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Who knew one key could do THAT? Plus, you can take iPhone pics right from your Mac desktop. Lots of quick tips. And then a quick discussion about tech support in the time of social distancing. We've heard from a few consultants who help John and Dave suss that out. […]

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Did you know you could move your screenshot selection window around after you create it? How about rearranging columns in the Finder and having it remember? What about Profiles on your Mac, and how they can be used to hijack your browser? If you listen to this week's Mac Geek […]

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Did your Mac stop showing all your spotlight results? Do you have an external rotational drive on your Mac? Do you want to Add the Dark Menubar to your Light-themed Mac? These answers are addressed in the opening Quick Tips segment. Can you imagine what happens when John and Dave, […]

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What's bloating up your hard drive? Why is your Bluetooth mouse still draining? Which 13" MacBook should you get? All these questions are answered, and more. John and Dave are here to ensure you get the answers you need, in the way you need them. And that's not all, they […]

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Need to run Mojave on your Catalina Mac? Need to really manage your printers? Want to add multiple monitors to your MacBook Pro? No problem. John and Dave have you covered. Listen as your two favorite geeks answer your questions about all this and more. It's deliciously informative. And… it's […]

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USB Power Delivery isn't as clear a concept as it could be, and your two favorite geeks help sort this out. That's not all, of course, because John and Dave are here to answer ALL of your questions. This week that includes issues with Spotlight, Backups, displays for your Mac […]

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Need to share big files from home? Trying to manage your video streaming and conferencing? Want to secure your setup? Good news, Mac Geek Gab has some ideas for you. Plus, there are Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and lots more answers to lots more questions contained within. Press play […]

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Did you know that with just your fingers on your iPhone screen you can slide to adjust the volume or pinch to delete messages? And with an option-click of your Mac's mouse you can opt-in to distraction free bliss? You will after you listen to this episode, where John and […]

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iCloud Folder Sharing works, and your two favorite geeks have tested it for you. Should you use your ISP's mesh or your own? How about installing Catalina on a Fusion Drive? These questions answered, plus a LOT more. And John and Dave share your Cool Stuff Found, too. Press play […]

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Are your fans blazing during those Zoom calls? Is your laptop plugged in more frequently now? Have an issue printing? How about choosing between NAS vs. USB-C drives? You're in luck! These are just a sample of the questions your two favorite geeks answer during this week's show. John and […]

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Options for Apple TV Volume, Silencing CarPlay upon connect, LTE internet options, and managing the shared family calendar only scratch the surface of this episode's content: the mailbag overflows with your tips and questions, and John and Dave do their level best to share, answer, entertain and inform! Press play […]

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Do you want a dock with more USB-C ports? If so, why? John and Dave have some ideas for you. How should you best manage your USB-C-powered devices? Or what if you need a backup internet connection with your cell phone? These questions, plus more questions, plus some Cool Stuff […]

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Do you close your Terminal sessions correctly? Does iStat Menus work after you migrate? Are you getting Notes to launch as fast as possible? You'll be able to answer "yes" to all three of these things after just the first few minutes of this week's show. Stick around and learn […]

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Dave's back from Mexico where the power is definitely the same. Yep, certianly. Or is it? He and John talk that through. Mostly, though, the show focuses on you: your questions, your tips, your thoughts, and your answers! Learn how to "right-size" Finder columns, use the keyboard to navigate System […]

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Sometimes things just get out of hand with your devices and need to be wrangled back into line. Today's targets: System Preferences, the Podcasts app, IMAP email, and much more. Plus, some early replies on our search for the best way to tame our episode watch lists are already in, […]

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How's your Catalina installation behaving? Have any Macs left to upgrade? Your two favorite geeks talk through it all. Then it's time to diagnose the cause of slow internet, always a pesky one to diagnose! Add in some hard drive diagnostics, follow-ups on your subscription tracking, and John and Dave […]

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You love the Quick Tips? You'll love these when you learn about the things you can do with window edges, copying screenshots, picture-in-picture mode, and extra options for the Safari Share Sheet. Say THAT ten times fast! Then, move on to learning the least expensive way to stream Apple TV+ […]

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What to do for the eight hundredth episode? Share tips, answer your questions, and solve your problems, of course! Today learn about HDMI adapters, iOS backups, mounting network shares, Copying from Screenshots, and a cool edit to the iOS Share Sheet. What more can you ask for? Well, maybe a […]

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It seems there's always something new to learn! This week that includes some iOS and watchOS tips, flight tracking, QuickLook for Applications, Networking, and more. Plus, discussions ensue to answer your questions about Sonos, sharing media, megabytes vs. megabits, and more. Press play to enjoy learning at least five new […]

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You like Cool Stuff Found? Good! So do your two favorite geeks. Listen as John and Dave begin this episode sharing you – and their – new finds over the past couple of weeks. Apps, utilities, gizmos, and gadgets to help you truly increase your enjoyment and productivity with your technology. […]

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John and Dave are back from CES with new stuff they've learned, Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, and more. Of course, your questions are featured, as well, including analyzing USB power draw, fast external drives, folder permissions, and more. Press play to learn five new things with your two favorite […]

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Carbon Copy Cloner developer – and APFS guru! – Mike Bombich joins John and Dave this week to talk APFS, backups, upgrades, and more. Listen as your two favorite geeks become your three favorite geeks, sharing everything they know plus some cool stuff found to kick it up a notch into the […]

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Ever have an iOS device that won't stay connected to your Mac? How about needing to connect your Thunderbolt 2 devices to your new Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac? What about proving your location in the past? Or looking up phone numbers? These are just a few of the questions John and […]

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Cool Stuff Found galore begins this episode, because that's the spirit of the holiday season. Equally as important, though, are the airing of the grievances, and Mail.app provides a healthy platform for that…with some hints and tips, to be helpful, of course. After all, we each need to learn at […]

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macOS Catalina might finally be ready for prime-time with 10.15.2. Your two favorite geeks discuss. Then it's on to your tips and questions. Listen as John and Dave talk through Keyboard Shortcuts, third-party display issues, full-page screenshots, watching TV in multiple locations, outbound VPN, Mail, Bluetooth, and more! We guarantee […]

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Sleeping computers are good, until they don't wake up. Thankfully, John and Dave are here each week to answer your questions, including this one. But that's not all! Listen for answers to questions about Apple Watch hourly chimes, registering Apple devices, and tips on using the camera adapter between two […]

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Sometimes speed is what it's all about. Many of this week's topics focus around making sure your Mac is running as fast as possible. That's not all, though. Learn how to test your network from your iPhone, manage Mail plugins effectively, and recapture all those songs you added to Apple […]

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Quick Tips include zooming messages in Mail, tweaking Preview Options, more Remote Access, and remapping keyboard shortcuts. But that's not all, listen for Cool Stuff Found, holiday deals and more just by pressing play. John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are here to make sure you learn your five new […]

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Searching Safari’s history, running macOS Catalina 10.15 on an unsupported Mac, previews in Finder’s list fit, and a creative use for Chrome profiles are just a few of the tips shared in today’s episode. Listen as John and Dave answer listener questions and share even more tips right […]

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Cleaning up your Photos libraries, Protecting against ransomware, remapping keyboard shortcuts, and Catalina’s USB drive crashes are just a few of the important questions your two favorite geeks hit in this week’s show. There’s more, including some Cool Stuff Found and some Quick Tips that will blow your mind. Listen […]

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Tips about new functionality, including moving Catalina's windows, scanning with your iPhone, fixing mail, running cron jobs, and downloading installers from the Terminal are just scratching the surface. Then it's on to diagnosing some network problems and learning how Time Machine can keep your volumes from being resized. Listen as […]

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Today, your two favorite geeks dig into your questions about recovering photo data, removing malware, resolving iCloud Keychain in macOS Catalina, and more. But that's not all! You've got some great tips for automating those un-automatable Personal Reminders, fixing DNS, Mono Podcast Listening, and creating disk images. All of this […]

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macOS Catalina and iOS 13 have been out for a few weeks now, and your tips and questions have been coming in. Plus, Dave learned a few things at MacTech last week to add. Mix in some Cool Stuff Found, a few Quick Tips, and some follow-ups from last week […]

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Sometimes the best thing you can do is to not overthink a solution… and sometimes it happens anyway! Join your two favorite geeks to learn about Catalina tweaks, AirPods tips, iOS scanners, and more. Plus, listen as John and Dave troubleshoot a network issue in real time with just tools available […]

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Catalina is out and your geeks have migration and installation tips to share from their experiences. Take a listen to this episode before you upgrade, for sure. But Catalina isn't the only topic this week, folks. Lots of iOS 13 tips and tricks, lots of other macOS stuff, and all […]

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Reminders change things for third-party apps, too, it seems, especially those that rely on CalDAV. Plus, a Quick Tip or two about typing more efficiently never hurt anyone. This, folks, is what Mac Geek Gab is all about. Listen as John and Dave answer your questions and share your tips […]

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Lots of new stuff from Apple this week… and lots of technical landmines to navigate. Thankfully, you've been sending your questions into John and Dave, and they've been doing the research to get you answers. Listen to the answers to your questions – and everyone else's, too! Press play, and enjoy […]

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Many Dropbox users are going to experience a device-limit issue with new iPhones coming this week. Listen as John and Dave talk through how to use your Synology DiskStation to solve this problem. That's not all, though: Mac Geek Gab always aims to have everyone learn at least five new […]

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Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus joins John and Dave today for a quick take on Apple's latest announcements and event. Press play… and enjoy. Now in stereo for your listening pleasure.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 779 for Tuesday, September 10, 2019 00:02:25 iPhones 11 Filmic Pro […]

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This isn't the one after 9/9, it's the one on 9/9! And that means it's time to answer your questions and share your tips about optimizing your iPhone storage, managing your snapshots, ejecting pesky drives, finding a service better than Gazelle, and much more. Press play and enjoy learning at […]

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When you're setting up a new Mac, what steps do you take to ensure success down the road? Can Windows viruses infect the Mac with Boot Camp? How to connect FireWire to a 2019 Mac? All of these questions are asked… and all are answered! Plus, where is it safe […]

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Is Wireless USB as S.M.A.R.T. as NVMe? As users of today's tech, we sure use a lot of acronyms, don't we? Listen as Dave and John help you wade through the soup and make sense of not only all the acronyms, but the tech that they describe, too! Press play […]

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Sometimes your computer keeps doing something you don't want it to do. Sometimes it stops doing something it's supposed to be doing. Persistence is a finicky friend sometimes, and your two favorite geeks are here to help you with some of the specifics. Listen as John and Dave dig into […]

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Power comes in so many forms! Apple Card is Power. Cool Stuff Found is Power. Quick Tips are Power. NASA has power. Wi-Fi has power. YOU have the power, too. After all, you can press play and listen to John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton talk through all of this […]

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Sometimes just one tip can cause you and your two favorite geeks alike to learn at least five new things. Does this episode have that magic tip? You'll have to listen to find out! Along the way you'll learn more about APFS, Encryption, Power, and more as John and Dave […]

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Live from MacStock Conference and Expo 2019, John and Dave play Stump the Geek and take listener questions live, with a little help from impromptu co-host Kelly Guimont! Learn about APFS and Fusion Drives, iPhones making sounds when they're not supposed to, and why we love Dongle World as much […]

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So how do these "silent updates" work, anyway? Why can't I click links in Safari? And will your future self be happy with your past self's backup-related decisions? These are the hard questions, folks, and your two favorite geeks tackle them just for you. Plus, listen as John and Dave […]

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Your questions answered, including migrating photos, syncing movies, moving to a new Mac, which earbuds to get, smart bulbs, and much more. Plus, there's never a lack of things to swipe. And on your iPhone and Mac, that's a good thing. Come learn five new things with John and Dave!Note: […]

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macOS Catalina will bring with it a lot of changes, one of which is that a lotof older apps and related hardware won't work. Dave and John answer your questions and share your tips about how to navigate these waters ahead of time… to avoid surprises. In addition, your archives are […]

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Sure you know about copy/paste, iCloud family accounts, selection tools, and password managers. But this week you'll learn at least five new things just learning about all the different ways your fellow MGG listeners are using them to enhance their productivity! Join John and Dave as they dig into all […]

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So much Cool Stuff Found, so little time. And Quick Tips? And questions? Topics include controlling your date picker, switching apps faster, getting your storage and backups in order, tweaking autocorrect and much, much more. Oh, and Wi-Fi. Yeah, there's lots here. Let's go learn five new things, shall we?Note: […]

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Some folks with Catalina on the brain want to know how to prepare. Some folks want to prepare to reinstall Mojave. Joe has advice for future-proofing your home, and the A-Lady wants you to whisper sweet nothings at her. It's that kind of week here and John and Dave are […]

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It's true, Craig Federighi let loose a perfect little Quick Tip last week at WWDC, did you catch it? Your two geeks did, and they're here to share it with you. In addition to some more Quick Tips from other listeners, this episode is chock full of answers to your […]

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Yes, some things happened at WWDC, and your two geeks discuss them. But first, some Cool Stuff Found. We can't ignore that stuff, after all! Then it's time for a jam session all about macOS Catalina, the new Mac Pro, and a few other things related to Apple's announcements this […]

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Ever get a beachball in Messages on your Mac? Want to re-arrange your CarPlay icons? Need an easy way to find files on your Mac, but the Finder's not cutting it? These are just a few of the ways John and Dave start Mac Geek Gab this week, and then […]

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First things first: make sure your Mac's XProtect database is regularly updated. With that out of the way, we can have some fun learning some handy new keyboard shortcuts, new ways to filter Mail on your iPhone and iPad, some tricks for truly securing your router, and a discussion about […]

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It's worth digging into your Mac's auto-startup items every now and then, just to clean things up. That's especially true when your two favorite geeks discover a new place to look… and find some very old stuff out there. Listen as John and Dave talk through all this and more. Plus, some […]

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This week your two favorite geeks tackle your questions about USB disconnects, "no Internet connection" reports, creating short video clips from long segments, and when (and whether!) to buy new or look for refurb/used. Listen as John and Dave talk you through all of this and much, much more. Press […]

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Just when you thought it couldn't get any more confusing, USB-C cables can add some additional questions to the mix. Add to this lots of Cool Stuff Found, a discussion about the best desktop Mac to buy, some tips and follow-ups from recent episodes, and you've got yourself this week's […]

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It's true, your two favorite geeks have come together again to have a "communal head scratch" about all the questions and problems you've submitted. Then it's on to some happy tips, including one about working around the new Dropbox limitations. Download, press play, and learn at least five new things… […]

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Siri, Stringify, Space Lens, and Emergency Bypass don't all begin with the letter 'S', but they have one thing in common: your two favorite geeks discuss them in this week's episode of Mac Geek Gab. In addition, listen as John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton answer your questions, including some about […]

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Are you making the most of your Apple TV? Do you know all the tricks the Finder has to offer? Are you managing Do Not Disturb effectively? Your fellow listeners have the answers, and John and Dave share and discuss them for you. Plus, your two favorite geeks answer some of […]

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Mail was the Deep Dive topic this week, and then the Gmail/Gsuite/macOS 10.14.4 bug happened, so Mail gets a double dip and you're gonna love it. Then it's on to perhaps the best AirPods alternative we've found… for just $30. More Cool Stuff Found plus your questions answered rounds out the […]

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This week your two favorite geeks, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, tackle answers to your questions about traveling with technology, porting your phone number (and saving money!), converting Apple Music files and more. Of course, they talk about the new stuff from Apple, too! Press play, listen, and learn […]

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You want Cool Stuff Found? You want to know how to uninstall apps properly? What about the dangers of disabling SIP? John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, your two favorite geeks, come together to answer all of these and more. Have a question? Send it in to feedback@macgeekgab.com or […]

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The Finder can be your friend or foe, depends upon how well you tame and tweak it. These are the kinds of things John and Dave help you do each week on Mac Geek Gab. In addition to that, we've got segments on taming iCloud's two-factor authentication, suggestions for improving […]

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Want to learn the big secret to keeping your computer happy? How about how to share contacts? What about some quick tips about using calendar? This is what Mac Geek Gab is all about, and Dave and John help guide you through all of this, including getting your questions answered!Note: […]

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Aren't using all your iCloud Storage? No worries, we've got an idea for that. We also have Cool Stuff Found and answers to your other questions. Plus, we iterate on a Quick Tip from last episode making it quicker and tipper! Listen with John and Dave and learn at least […]

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Wanna know how to force Safari to download a media file instead of playing it? Want to know how to use the same drive on USB-C and USB-A Macs? Want to know how to secure erase your NAS drive? John and Dave have your answers! There is also a lot […]

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Do you need an elbow connector? You might after listening to this episode! That, after all, is what Cool Stuff Found segments are all about: discovering stuff you didn't know existed, and now you need! In addition to that, of course, your tips are shared and questions are answered, including […]

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How fast is your connection? How much of that speed matters? How fast is your Mac? Why isn't it faster? What devices can you see on your network? Why can't you connect to all of them? This is what Mac Geek Gab is about. Posing questions, getting answers, and learning […]

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Wanna learn at least five new things about your Mac and iOS devices? This week's Mac Geek Gab episode is sure to hit the mark. With topics ranging from Quick Look to Car Play to Robot Vacuums to APFS, there's always something new to learn! Press play, download, and enjoy.Note: […]

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Mysteries are meant to be solved, and when it comes to the mystery that is your "System" disk usage as displayed by macOS, well, that mystery's not even supposed to exist in the first place. Dave and John dig in to solve this plus a bunch of other questions sent […]

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Back from CES 2019, Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun have a few thoughts to share. Then it's on to answering your questions, this time with a focus on things that used to work… and stopped. Press play, listen, and learn!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 744 […]

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In the calm before the CES storm, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton come to you from Las Vegas to share their thoughts and answer your questions. Plus, John mentions Cosmic Bit Flips and everything goes sideways. Listen, enjoy, and learn. Just press play!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac […]

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Properly sharing Contacts? Check. Managing Mobile Applications Folder? Check. Scanning Bluetooth Devices? Check. Securing Your Certificates? Check. Choosing the best router? Check. All of this and more in Mac Geek Gab 742. MGG Forever!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 742 for Monday, December 31, 2018 00:02:21 […]

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Do you notice your Mac slowing down a lot? How many Contacts do you have? More and more listeners have been writing in with Contacts-related problems and solutions… are you one of them? Listen to John and Dave discuss this and so many other things this Christmas Eve. Press play and […]

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Have you ever wanted to use Siri to control something that's not HomeKit-compatible? You're not alone. Also, you're in luck! John and Dave have an answer for you. On top of that, quick tips, Cool Stuff Found, and your questions answered. Press play and let's go!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: […]

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iOS is wonderful… and mysterious, especially when it asks you to login, or shows you duplicates of your data. Listen to John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton solve these problems and more for you. Then, should you get a separate Mac as a server, or can you run in the […]

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Ever have a disk drive or Wi-Fi device that doesn't get quite the advertised speeds? Yeah, so have we. In fact, it happens all the time. Listen this week as John and Dave discuss the differences between advertised maximums and real-world expectations… and how to translate between the two. Of […]

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The best part about geeky gifts is that sometimes the best person to get them for is yourself. Listen to John and Dave – your two favorite geeks – discuss some of their favorites at this point in the holiday buying season, and decide whether you buy one of these […]

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Before you gobble up all your turkey, gobble up some new tips and info and tricks and, yes, even some fun toys! 'Tis (almost) the season, and you don't want to miss out. Press play and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 736 for Monday, November […]

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Dave's back from MacTech and boy is his brain tired from absorbing as much knowledge as he could. He and John talk through a bunch of that, including some important new APFS knowledge, Cool Stuff Found, and a plethora of Quick Tips. Plus, of course, your two favorite geeks answer […]

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New Macs are out! John and Dave answer your questions and talk through the various models, including a dissection of the 2018 Mac mini CPU options as well as the relative merit of the 2018 MacBook Air. Other topics include setting up "semi-Dark Mode" on Mojave, using a Fusion Drive […]

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The question of managing spoofed caller ID came up last week, and this week we've got answers. Also, how do you deal with applications that lose their icon? We'll help! We've also got a lot more than that, too, including other questions, quick tips, Cool Stuff Found, and maybe even […]

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Do you get spam calls on your iPhone? Would you like to know how to stop that? How about power drain on your Mac and your iPhone? Plus, do you care whether you're using the actual SIM or eSIM on your new iPhone? Press play, listen, and learn together!Note: Shownotes […]

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APFS has been available on our Macs for a year now, and we're beginning to see the issues with corruption that can't be yet be solved by Apple or third party utilities. Wi-Fi is changing names… and getting faster! And folks, Backups are still important! All this and more in […]

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Sometimes things go wrong with your devices, and sometimes the path you think will solve it winds up running you in circles. The same things can happen to your two favorite geeks, and this week's show talks about some of that while also answering your questions and solving your problems. […]

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Ever wanted to run Terminal from your iPhone? How about merge two Mac Photos Libraries the right way? And is Mojave the Key to Solving the iTunes Problem? All of these questions and lots, lots more are answered in this week's Mac Geek Gab!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 […]

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Don't get caught, folks. That's what we say, and that's what we mean. This week that takes shape with advice about when to install macOS Mojave, finding the right place(s) to buy inexpensive tech, and extending your Wi-Fi network the right – and fun – ways. Oh, and there's more, […]

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iOS 12 is out, folks, and John and Dave have some experience with it that they're happy to share. Of course, they take your questions, too, including those about your upcoming Mojave migration. Don't miss this one, folks!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 727 for Monday, […]

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It's time to fully embrace the USB-C interface, folks, at least according to listener Zack. Todd helps us understand Cruft, Phil needs to know about storing IDs when traveling, Felix is curious about storing archives, and that's just the half of it. You'll have to listen to hear Dave Hamilton […]

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Going back to school often means needing to take things from the digital world and connect them to the analog. Need sound? Need printouts? John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton have some Cool Stuff Found for you! Then it's on to troubleshooting external disks (including APFS), cable modem advice and […]

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There is never a dull moment when the MGG Family gets together, and this week with questions about misbehaving fonts, unsorted Photos, and inconsistent speed tests, well, there's a lot happening. And that's just the first round! Listen as John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton sort through all this and […]

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It's not just newer Macs that suffer from CPU throttling, it happens on older Macs, too, and a firmware update is not the easy fix. Keychains, Photo Sorting, Battery management tips, and doing the Public Wi-Fi Dance are just some of the other topics covered.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac […]

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The spinning beachball sucks. It sucks time away, and it sucks the life out of your computing experience. So let's talk about at least one way to solve it. And let's learn at least four other things along the way. Sound good? Great. Press play and you're on the train.Note: […]

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Is running a full SSD OK? What's accessing my hard drive? How do I get custom sounds into Mail? These are just a few of the questions that John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, your two favorite geeks, answer this week. Press play and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: […]

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Every time your two favorite geeks get together, something interesting happens: everyone learns at least five (5!) new things. This week's topics include two very specific features of APFS (a pro and a con), noise-canceling headphones for travel, a solution to drives not appearing on your Desktop, some Cool Stuff […]

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Back from their adventures, John and Dave talk through some travel-related tips, including the best iPhone case to use when on the road and the best mobile computer for you. That's not all, though, as this week's episode also includes segments about sharing to an older TV, resolving slow computers, […]

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Sometimes it's time for a deep dive. Today it's time for three! Listen as your two favorite geeks dive into Photos, NAS (Synology… and more!), and Backups.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 718 for Monday, July 16, 2018 00:02:05 eero Labs Beta Features Macstock 00:04:39 […]

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Tips and questions answered about iCloud Family Storage, Permissions, Converting video types, AirPods, FileMaker, and much more. Download, press play, and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 717 for Monday, July 9, 2018 00:02:26 Christian-Merging into iCloud Family Storage Plan 00:08:32 Roger-Permission Denied 00:12:30 Mojave […]

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Sometimes it doesn't sound geeky but it is, other times it sounds geeky but it isn't. With supercapacitors, VPNs, and PRAM on the list which path do you think your two favorite geeks are going to take you down today? You'll just have to listen and learn!Note: Shownotes are complete! […]

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APFS is still quite young, and both the market for it and our experience with it are evolving at a rapid pace. There's plenty more to learn about it, and your two favorite geeks dig in a little today. But that's not all! Some questions from the forums, some questions […]

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Do you like Quick Tips? Do you think you know everything about the macOS App Switcher? If you answered "yes" to those questions we think you'll be in for a very pleasant surprise, and that's just the kickoff of the episode! Then it's on to a few other tips, including […]

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Join John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton as they celebrate their 13th Mac Geek Gab anniversary by answering your questions, sharing Cool Stuff Found, solving problems and… you know… doing what they do for you! Press play, download, and celebrate! And also learn!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac […]

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Dave's in San Jose covering WWDC, and he and John talk through all of today's announcements and what they mean to you! Then it's on to sharing some Cool Stuff Found, including a few travel-related items that Dave found on his journeys this week. Lastly, some of your questions are […]

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Ever send mail to the wrong address accidentally? Ever want to ask your Mac its serial number? Notifications ever get in your way? All those questions are answered in the just the first segment of the show. Listen for more about syncing your Photos without iCloud Photo Library, managing your calendars, […]

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You know how it goes: your computer's working fine one day, the next it's not. That's what John and Dave are here for… to help! They start today's episode with some handy tips that aren't documented anywhere, then they move on to answering your questions and solving your problems, including […]

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You have questions, Dave and John have answers. Today's topics include malfunctioning AirPods, setting Apple Pay addresses, restoring a Recovery Partition, email and iMessage encryption, and much, much more. Download, press play, enjoy, and learn!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 709 for Monday, May 14, 2018 […]

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It's always something, and thankfully John and Dave are always here to help. This week we share some advice about geotagging your photos when shooting with a non-geo-smart DSLR camera. Then some talk about how to format Flash drives, and lots, lots more. It's always a blast and you always learn […]

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APFS support in third-party apps continues to grow, there's now an app to search for 32-bit apps, secondary iCloud IDs might work well for you, and Apple's official acknowledgement of the end of the AirPort router line brings up one of our favorite topics again: what Wi-Fi solution is best […]

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Running Apple devices is quite a bit of fun most of the time. Occasionally, though, you have problems… and that's where Dave and John come in to help. Today's topics include syncing Wi-Fi passwords, managing Mail's calendar events, and dealing with a cracked iPhone screen. Press play and enjoy!Note: Shownotes […]

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The iPhone isn't really built for you to tweak and troubleshoot, though sometimes that's exactly what you need to do. Never fear, your two favorite geeks come to your rescue. John and Dave also talk through how to keep your Mac happy and awake, radios for controlling automation, and much, […]

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Answering your questions, it's what John and Dave do! Listen this week to learn about advanced photo tagging, managing your emails, fixing the Mac App Store, using Thunderbolt, accessing minimized windows, Gmail, and much, much more.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 704 for Monday, April 9, […]

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Apple released macOS 10.13.4 this week and, well, it changes some things. No worries, your two favorite geeks talk through it all. Then it's on to managing duplicate contacts and properly migrating your data. There are other questions, too, as well as a few other Quick Tips and some Cool […]

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Your questions, answered! That's what we do here. Today's show starts with some Cool Stuff Found items, including at least one that answers a question from a previous show about auto-captioning your videos! Then it's on to figuring out where all your storage is being used, whether or not you […]

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Sometimes things go very wrong with Apple's tech support department. And hey, that's why Mac Geek Gab is here to help. But what happens when MGG has issues with Apple's support? They get answers is what happens, and then they share what they've learned about properly navigating that murky mess. […]

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Cool Stuff(s) Found abound, and you're in for a treat. Something for everyone, apps, hardware, macOS, iOS, you name it! Then it's on to some questions about iTunes warning. And have you used the Apple Support app? There's a great story about that, too.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 […]

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Is your Qi charger keeping you up at night? Don't worry, there's a solution that doesn't (necessarily) involve black electrical tape! Also in this episode, your two favorite geeks help you troubleshoot your problems, including diagosing a strange Safari launch trigger, renaming your Home Sharing store, managing multiple email addresses with Gmail, […]

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Having issues with your Apple Watch, your iMac hinge, or your external drive? We summarily blame Bluetooth. And APFS. And we have a solution for that hinge that has nothing to do with radio frequencies. So there. Just press play and enjoy. We promise you'll learn at least five new […]

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Ever wanted to clear recent locations in your calendar? Or alphabetize LaunchPad? How about finding old computer magazines online? These are just some of the Geek Challenges John and Dave talk through this week. Pepper in some Cool Stuff Found, other questions from fellow listeners, and a discussion about playing […]

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It's always something, isn't it? The more computers – and devices – we have, the more issues there are. This week, that's no different, as there are several network-related questions your two favorite geeks tackle "on-air" for you to hear. HomePod arrived, and first experiences with that are discussed. Finally, […]

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There's always a theme, and this week it's Files. Sure, your two favorite geeks talk about a LOT more than that, but Files are always there. The Files app in iOS, looking at your files on macOS in new ways, finding files that can be deleted, and time files when […]

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John and Dave return to answer your questions and share your tips… and theirs! Addressing The Novice NAS Conundrum, the question often comes up: does it make sense for NAS manufacturers to target the novice market? But that's not all, your geeks get heady talking about HomePod and macOS Server, […]

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AppleCare doesn't void every upgrade, and your geeks talk through some things you can do on your own … and how to make sure you understand where your warranty begins and ends. Questions from you listeners are always the bulk of this show, and they're all over the map today […]

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Messages are a huge part of our online life, and they don't always work the way we expect or prefer. John and Dave start by answering some of those questions. Then it's on to where you should – and shouldn't – be using APFS. After that, the questions jump around […]

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Your two geeks are traveling in Las Vegas for CES, but that doesn't stop them from bringing you their weekly dose of help, tips, and Cool Stuff Found. Listen as John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton help you understand how to manage the /Volumes folder, resolve a Contacts syncing problem, […]

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Have any problems with iCloud Photo Library? Want to remove DRM from your movies? Are your apps failing to launch? Have other restrictions that your Mac or iPhone are imposing on your life? This is what Mac Geek Gab is all about: solving your problems and sharing tips. Press play, […]

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Recurring Keychain authorization requests bugging you? iMessages out of order? Want to know what to do with your dead drives? This is just where your two favorite geeks start this week's episode. Then it's on to a headphone and earphone discussion, including some talk about letting ambient sound in, and letting someone […]

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With so many options for playing your movies on your Apple TV, how do you make sense of it all? Your two favorite geeks get you there. But first, it's a healthy list of Cool Stuff Found, including one for a great discount on an Apple TV itself! Then its […]

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This time of year more than others, it seems, people need to remote control their friend's and family's computers for assistance. It's what we do here at Mac Geek Gab – helping people, that is – and we're happy to help you help others, too! But that's not all we talk about […]

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Sometimes iCloud gets out of sync. Your geeks and fellow listeners have some tips and solutions. Then it's time to talk about troubleshooting tools that exist on either iOS or macOS but not both. What are your options? Your geeks talk through that, too. Of course, 'tis the season, so […]

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Cold weather (in the Northern Hemisphere, that is!) means lots of people are staying home playing movies, and your geeks are here to help out with that. Our Southern Hemisphere friends are vacationing, and all that travel means playing movies on the airplane, too, so… we all need this! That's […]

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Turkey day is coming up in the USA, and your geeks are ready. But mostly they're just ready to answer your Mac and iPhone questions and solve your problems… and that's what they're here to do today. Download, press play, and gobble-gobble it all up!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: […]

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Have questions about your Mac or iPhone? Just want to learn more? Join John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, your two favorite geeks, as they entertain and inform you this week.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 683 for Tuesday, November 14, 2017 00:01:49 Phil-Bluetooth audio […]

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iOS 11 brought battery life issues for many – but not all – users, and Dave and John have a few solutions for those affected. But that's not all you get, of course. Many tips, questions answered, and Cool Stuff Found round out the episode, including cable modem picks, iPhone X discussion, […]

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When the power flickers, are your electronics protected? That's the first order of business. Then it's on to some Cool Stuff Found before digging in to prepping for iPhone X, including what to do about AppleCare … and AppleCare+. VPNs, Battery life, and Certificates round out the episode for you. […]

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Are photos still bloating up your iPhone? Having trouble upgrading to High Sierra or Downgrading to Sierra? Need to Sync two folders on your Mac? These are just some of the questions your two favorite geeks answer this week!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 680 for […]

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Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, High Sierra, and KRACK are the topics today, but that means you’re in for a real treat. The goal is for everyone to learn at least four (4!) new things, but today you’re guaranteed to learn a whole lot more. Download, press play, and enjoy!Note: […]

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Pilot Pete rejoins after the first time in a LONG time, and your geeks dive right in to Cool Stuff Found. After that, it's time to talk about iOS 11 tips, calendar sharing, AirPods, and High Sierra's login items issues. Download, press play, and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: […]

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It's high time for some High Sierra chat, and chat is what your two favorite geeks bring! Installation help, app help, and some interesting tidbits round out that portion of the show. Then it's on to some tips and glorious Cool Stuff Found submitted by you, our faithful listeners. Download, […]

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iOS 11's Spotlight Search, Files App, Photo Search, and app management start the show. Then it's on to discussing the best ways to troubleshoot all iCloud syncing issues. Have dual monitors or are just particular about your window locations? We've got that covered, too… and a lot more! And hey, […]

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Downloading YouTube Videos, App Stores Woes, Apple Pay Cash, Person-to-Person Payments, iPhone X, iOS 11 Screen Recording, Restoring from a different iPhone and a discussion of whether or not it's safe to use Facebook to login to other sites are ALL discussed in this week's show… and more! Press play […]

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Your questions answered, as always, including several unresponsive Macs and how to fix them, Life after CrashPlan, Problematic iCloud syncing, and moving your media libraries. Cool Stuff Found kicks things off, though, with lots of great stuff that you'll love. Plus, a healthy competition about internet speeds between your two […]

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Moving your Photos to a new drive, managing your Finder's smart searches, reasons for a VPN, and remote access to your own Macs are just the first few topics that Dave and John discuss this week. Then it's on to managing your document syncing, finding an old version of Mac […]

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No reason NOT to start the episode with Cool Stuff Found, so that's just what your two favorite geeks do. Then it's off to answering some questions about printer sharing, bluetooth headsets, USB-C connections, and, of course, CrashPlan! Download and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab […]

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It's time to dig back into NAS drives by answering Steve's question: Which Synology DiskStation is right for me? There are a few more things to explore on that topic, too, and your two favorite geeks do it justice. Separate from that are a few questions about a variety of […]

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Cool Stuff Found starts the episode, then it's on to a few things related to backups, including how High Sierra's APFS will affect you. Listener tips and some other, unrelated questions are answered, and then there's a nice, juicy segment on meshifying your home without buying mesh for all of […]

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Do you have an app that crashes on save? Do you fully understand how to control the macOS firewall? Your two favorite geeks will help you with this and a lot more. Press play for this info-and-action-packed episode!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 669 for Sunday, August […]

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Ever wonder how to test an external battery? Ever want to enforce parental controls from afar? Ever wonder just how different Time Machine and iCloud are from normal backups? Well, your two favorite geeks discuss all this and a LOT more in today's episode. Press play and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are […]

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You ask, we answer! Tech support every week for over 12 years! First up this episode: Passwords, and lots of 'em. Then it's on to managing Photos and app files on your iPhone. We revisit the topic of waking a sleeping laptop, and then discuss a few tips and tricks […]

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For episode 666 your two favorite geeks are joined (raided!) by Guy Serle and the episode becomes a mix of Mac Geek Gab and the MyMac podcast. Recorded live at Macstock 2017, Guy, Dave, and John talk through all sorts of things, including some stellar quick tips just for you. […]

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Lots of summer-related Cool Stuff Found here, including stuff for hearing your music while you're out enjoying the outdoors. Don't worry, southern-hemisphere friends, we've got plenty of stuff for you, too, including a new mesh wireless system to discuss. The Q&A portion of the show covers migrating mail, operating with […]

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Keyboard shortcuts, system-wide tools, reversing panorama mode, and putting the finishing touches on your system updates are the things you’ll learn about in just the first few minutes of this episode. From there it goes even deeper, including a great segment about managing your email on macOS and iOS. You […]

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Proper use of a catchall address, external MacBook and MacBook Pro batteries, granular controls on the volume slider, GPS in Airplane mode, and making an old trackball with with Sierra are just the way this show begins. Listen in for much, much more… and feel free to send your questions in, too!Note: […]

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Alternative AirPlay Receivers, iMac Upgrades, Troubleshooting in Console, and AirPods controls are just the first four things your two favorite geeks discuss today. Then it’s on to solving the issue of stale Contacts on your iPhone, MailDrop woes, and the Preppers approach to backups. All this and more in this […]

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Quick Tips to start (no hints!), and then it’s time for some new Mac advice, which is a fitting question to get on the heels of Apple’s WWDC 2017 announcements. Then it’s time to discuss backups, and how much you should worry (hint: a LOT… that’s the point of backing […]

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Ever have problems with iCloud syncing? Haha, of course you have. Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun, your two favorite geeks, have, too, so they help a few of you with your iCloud syncing problems and, in the process, dig into all the things they've learned about solving this problem […]

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Thunderbolt 3 Docks, Quick PrefPane Access, the best iOS PDF viewer, splitting audio files, and finding your lyrics. THAT's what your two favorite geeks start with this week… and then they go from there! Press play and enjoy.Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 659 for Sunday, May […]

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Your geeks start with some tips: dealing with a bad key on your keyboard, restoring the proper album art after iCloud Music Library has done its part, and dealing with a damaged SD card. Then it's on to some questions, like whether or not UPnP is dangerous for you or what […]

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Ever wondered how to share iCloud contact groups amongst family and team members? Ever have to mix iOS, Android, and macOS? Ever wonder what AppTranslocation folders are? How about the best thing to put in your walls before you close them up? John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton have your answers […]

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Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips in the same episode? You bet! John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton aim to deliver for you each and every week. And since the goal is to learn at least four new things each week, some options might include keeping your Mac awaken only when you […]

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Splitting the check, making your EarPods or AirPods fit better, and pen-based note-taking are just the Cool Stuff Found segment. Then your two favorite geeks talk you through fixing Wi-Fi connection issues on both your iPhone and your Mac, and also help you choose the right speed plan from your ISP. […]

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Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found and LOTS of questions. Sleeping Mac? No problem. VIP Mail help? No problem. Building a home? No problem. Want to know about VPNs? Well, now… just kidding. No problem! Mac Geek Gab answers your questions and shares your tips so everyone can learn at least […]

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Sometimes you have to get geeky. No worries, Dave and John will talk you through understanding what NAS and MDM mean and why you might want to use them. Don’t worry, fellow geeks, there’s stuff in here for you, too. After all, that’s how Mac Geek Gab rolls! Listen, enjoy, learn, […]

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SMC Resets, Migration Assistant tricks, Auto-Upgrade solutions and Renting vs. Owning your Cable Modem are just the beginning for your two favorite geeks today. S/MIME is taken to a whole other level with guest Jeff Butts who helps us all understand how to make this work on both macOS and […]

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Quick Tips about VPN, Sierra’s storage, Universal Clipboard, and Wi-Fi priority are just the start to the show. From there we talk about using Flash on your iPhone or iPad (it’s true!), portable VPN options, accessing a file server with iOS and much more. Download or just press play right […]

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Security is on the brain this week! Learn how to secure your iCloud account and also learn how to secure your entire home network from your ISP's prying eyes! Dave and John also help you determine what devices and processes are using your network, and what the difference is between […]

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Have a webpage you use all the time? Why not make that its own, separate app? Need to create Symbolic Links (symlinks) but don't want to use the Terminal? How about if you want to get an equipment warranty for that new Synology NAS you just bought? That's just a […]

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Manage your 3rd-party external "Retina" display, use custom icons for each mounted volume, use private browsing to keep your various Google accounts from conflicting, and move your Dock to make better use of your screen real estate. Folks, that's just the tips section of this week's episode. Listen for much, much […]

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Ever get the spinning beach ball at the top of your screen? John and Dave can help with that. After all, they come together each week to solve your Mac questions and problems. Other topics include selecting your sending address from Mail, controlling when iCloud Photos get sent to the cloud, […]

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Spring is almost here for the northern hemisphere, and that means it's almost lightning season. It's time to talk UPSs and battery backups. Listen as John and Dave talk through all the permutations you'll need to know to choose the right UPS for your setup. On top of that, a […]

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Inexpensive quasi-mesh Wi-Fi, cloud management for your videos, changing your Finder icons and upgrading your Mac's Wi-Fi to the latest standards are just how this show starts out! From there it's on to answering your questions about monitoring iOS data usage, looking at PDF data – all of it! – […]

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A little iOS Geek Gab segment starts the show, discussing batteries – both internal and out – as well as screen protection. Your geeks share their picks and, more importantly, how they pick. Then it's on to some great tips from both your two favorite geeks and you, including managing […]

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Cool Stuff Found kicks off this week's show, with email clients, Wi-Fi Widget(s), combo iPhone/Watch chargers, disk utilities and much, much more. Then, after a few additional tips from you, dear listeners, it's time for your questions. Topics this week include comparing local vs. Cloud storage for things like your […]

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Have a website with multiple passwords and Safari always chooses the wrong one? Want a shopping list app to manage as a family? Photos showing greyed-out people? That's just how this week's Mac Geek Gab starts, folks. Then it's on to Dave's review of the new Synology RT2600ac standalone router, plus […]

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Cool Stuff Found today contains lots of things you suggested after listening to recent shows, including tools to help your Mac sleep, help you manage your keyboard shortcuts and macros, privately sync your notes, auto-file your Mail, and free backup storage! Then its on to sharing your tips and answering your questions. Want […]

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Migrating Photos to a new Mac, managing and syncing your family's photos, speeding up iOS Spotlight searches, fixing an unresponsive Digital Crown on your Apple Watch and resolving website loading delays are just some of the things you'll learn from your two favorite geeks in this week's show! Listen as Dave […]

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Back from CES, your two favorite geeks have some fun stuff to report about and all of your questions to answer. The latter include things like fixing Mail.app's CPU-hogging, which hibernatemode to use for your MacBook, and much, much more. Press play and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned: 00:00:00 Mac […]

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Need to use Mini DisplayPort monitor with your USB-C Mac? Need to make screen recordings? Need a Dropbox replacement? Your two favorite geeks have you covered with these questions and others. Cool Stuff Found segment includes a way to control your reboot sounds, your clipboard, and your unwanted robocalls. Plus, […]

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Everyone got AirPods except you? No worries, Dave and John have you covered with some AirPods alternatives. Otherwise it's listener questions dominate the show, as usual, with topics ranging from where to store your iTunes Media, network topology, replacements for Dropbox's missing Public folder and much more. Download today and […]

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It's true, John and Dave – and you, fellow listeners – have gone acronym crazy! BYOD is discussed, as is TOR browser on iOS and elsewhere. RAM performance under Sierra makes an appearance as do a TON of tips, especially one for speeding up Safari on slower Macs. VPN makes […]

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Filing Mail, RAM suggestions, DOCSIS 3.1 and accessing your data from The Dark Side are just some of the topics of questions answered by John and Dave this week. Then it's on to a follow-up from the router show with a sandwich of geeky holiday gift suggestions from your two […]

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Quick tips to start: copying mail (instead of moving it), editing your default Touch Bar, a new way to create pinned tabs in Safari, ejecting an external Blu-ray, and disabling notifications. After that it's time to answer your questions about secure email, SSD upgrades, keychain errors, portable audio recording setups […]

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This week we answer all your questions and queries about which router you should buy and how to go about deciding this for yourself. Standalone vs. mesh, eero vs. Orbi, 2×2 vs 4×4, we cover it all. After listening to this episode you'll have both the information and even some […]

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Your questions answered, including those about Sierra's keyboard viewer, recommended OS and RAM configurations for older (and newer!) Macs, Stopping apps from launching on login, finding photos on your iPhone, Bluetooth interference and more. Then it's Cool Stuff Found and some tips. How can you go wrong? By NOT downloading […]

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We asked, you shared your top Mac apps, we share them back! Some great additions in the list here, too. Some mutual favorites and some surprises. Listen to hear if yours made the list! Then it's on to discussion about trackpad scrolling, iOS Mail swiping, ripping movies (with subtitles!) and […]

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This episode is all about geeks helping other geeks. First it's tips from you helping us and other listeners, including a way to bypass macOS Sierra's network-mounting password dialog! Then we help you with importing just your Health data, musicians using an iPad at gigs, migrating data from one iPhone to […]

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Considering migrating to a new Mac? How about thinking of a new Cable Modem? What about managing Wi-Fi speeds with lots of Apple devices which share their Wi-Fi networks via iCloud? Your fellow MGG listeners had those questions until they asked here and your two favorite geeks answered! Listen to […]

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Cool Stuff Found includes how to keep Safari from opening iTunes automatically, a new USB circuit tester, bluetooth stereo speaker, a better way to backup your iPhone and more. Then it's on to your questions, including a segment on managing your iPhone from the new Console app in macOS Sierra. […]

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Did you know that Safari can auto-close a newly-launched tab when you're finished reading it? That's just one of the things you'll learn in today's MGG. Dropbox's accessibility hacks, editing EXIF on iOS, the security of hidden Wi-Fi networks, enabling Universal Clipboard, and managing macOS Sierra's multiple monitors are more. […]

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Quick Tips start this episode, including topics like macOS Sierra's picture-in-picture videos, auto-logout, Sierra upgrade hints, macerror, cleaning up your Keychain, printing to PDF on any iOS 10 device, Apple Watch battery life and more. Then it's on to questions about macOS Sierra's network login changes, running a mixed macOS […]

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Faster chargers, ODB2 dongles, Mac vs. Windows File Paths, MacBook Pro specs, Dropbox, macOS Sierra and the Spotlight Clone Wars are all topics discussed in today's Mac Geek Gab. In fact, they're not just topics, they're your questions answered! Plus, Dave and John go on a good photoanalysisd rant for good […]

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Today it's all about answering your questions! Ok, maybe one tip, but it's high time your questions got answered, and your two favorite geeks are just the right guys to do it! First it's two macOS Sierra questions, then it's onto APFS and the future of backups, including a query about […]

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macOS Sierra is almost upon us, and there are already some great tips and tricks to share. Some follow-up from our recent deep dive into Backups is included, too, as well as lengthy discussion about Amazon's Alexa vs. HomeKit!Chapters: 00:01:29 iPhone 7 00:07:00 Migrating to a new iPhone 00:08:44 iPhone […]

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Lots of great Cool Stuff Found has come in lately, and today we share it with you. Then it's time to talk the holy grail of media library management. It promises to be a wild show, folks. Download and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Genius Pack (1:44) AutoPagerize (3:59) How […]

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Tips, and lots of them, start today's show. Audiobooks, Finder tweaks, securing your Mac and more! Then it's time to talk about how your accounts can disappear and reappear, why your printer driver might want to listen to the network, how to view 35mm slides on your Mac and how […]

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It's time for a Deep Dive! This time, Backups. Local backups, online backups, remote backups, paid backups, free backups. Just promise us one thing: no matter what you choose after listening to this episode, please make sure you're backing up your data!Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: My USPS (1:30) SSD […]

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Listener Jason had a security breach on his home network. Learn what he did that allowed this to happen, and what you can do to prevent it. Lots of other tips in this episode, too, like removing phantom app storage, enabling iCloud for iBooks after the fact, starting up in Safe […]

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Quick Tips are back with a vengeance! Keyboard shortcuts, calculator corrections, audio sync, offline dictation, email archiving and more. Then it's time to answer your questions, including migrating Notes between accounts, sizing up the Terminal and dealing with resistant clients. Download and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac keyboard shortcuts […]

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iOS vs. Smart Playlists, filing Mail like a power user, managing iCloud Photo Library, phantom app data vs. your iPhone's free space and much much more. All of the are covered in today's MGG. Your questions, your tips, shared and answered by the geeks you love. Download and enjoy!Note: Shownotes […]

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It's tips, tips and more tips. And also your questions. iOS Mail power searches, unleashing the power of Image Capture, a free photo-management tool that uses folders, removing and detecting malware, and demystifying 5GHz wireless channels are just some of the topics covered in today's show!Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff […]

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Quick Tips: All those little things you know that you don't think about? Other people know and don't think about them, too… so we think about them and share them, enhancing everyone's knowledge! Then it's on to some questions, with a surprising number about Ethernet. Go Figure!Note: Shownotes are complete! […]

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Dave's back from Europe and he and John have a metric ton of Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips for you and from you! Plus, Dave's got some travel tips from Europe to share with you, too. Download… and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the […]

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Dave's traveling, so when he and John pre-recorded this one they decided to take a bit of a different direction and do a bit of a deep dive into one of their favorite topics: Synology DiskStations. But don't worry, they also answered a few of your questions and shared a […]

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Sometimes things just don't work right, and that's what your two favorite geeks are here for! Listen to them help solve your issues with batteries, email bcc, Photos migration and even CPU QoS. Download and enjoy!Note: Show notes are complete! Stuff mentioned: John’s Classic 1994 Saturn SL2 Removing/Cleaning the ignition […]

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How to share contacts with your team, read CDs on a new Mac, resolve your router being blocked by servers, fix your iPad Pro when it locks up and much more. All this today on Mac Geek Gab. Download and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: London Meetup with Dave Hamilton […]

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Dave's back from WWDC and he and John focus on your questions this week. How best can one enable Airplane Mode on a Mac? How do you find a missing Mailbox? Why does the iTunes Library stay put when you tell it to move? And… what happened with John's phone? […]

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Fresh out of Apple's keynote and State of the Union talks, Dave and John digest their thoughts together, live for you (or, well, live to tape… not tape but digital… oh, you know what we mean!). Then it's time for some serious followups from the last two episodes. Photos, Watch layouts, Genius […]

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Need an expert's guide to the Genius Bar? Forgot your PIN code but Touch ID still works? Hurry up and follow today's advice to save your data. Need to get Internet to another building far away (but not too far)? How about using HomeKit? These are the questions your two […]

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When in doubt, apply water, right? Listener Chris did, and it worked! Matthew takes us on a tour (through his mind) of the Pocket Dial Conspirary, and Matt asks some questions about eero. And that, folks, is what Mac Geek Gab is about: answering your questions and sharing your tips. […]

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Logic Pro X, Hackintoshes and ghost calls are a few brand new topics for the show this week. Of course, some of your old favorites are here, too and, yes, OK, we'll talk a little bit about routers again, as well. All that plus a few Cool Stuff Found entries rounds […]

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iPhones and keyfobs, batteries and USB-C, external Thunderbolt GPUs, the internet of things vs. SSIDs… there's a lot to weigh in on here, folks, and John and Dave give you their thoughts along with those of your fellow listeners. Download and enjoy! Sponsor: Gemini 2 from MacPaw. Check out Gemini 2, […]

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Lots of Cool Stuff Found to start the show today, including two different menubar monitor alternatives. Then it's on to Mail. It works well for some, and a few tips are shared. Others have trouble with Mail and some solutions are discussed. All your Mail are belong to YOU, at least for this […]

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Sound is a funny thing, so are pronunciations and ringtones, and yet your two favorite geeks have some great tips for you about both of those. Need to replace the Finder? Need to diagnose a malfunctioning port on your Mac? How about restoring your magically disappearing printers? Your geeks have […]

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Several of your fellow listeners are ingenious folks, having come up with some clever solutions to tricky problems. Join Dave & John as we all learn how to backup and restore your OS X text substitution preferences, use AirFoil to cusomitze your Mac's audio, restore Snow Leopard's zoom and scroll […]

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BUBM, Yurbuds, ME05, MM1 QODE, Fastfari and more are not just random characters we typed into this field, they're names of just a few of the products included in this week's Cool Stuff Found segment! Then it's on to your questions about publishing FlickR photo albums, using iCloud on the web from […]

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600 Episodes and (almost) 11 years of podcasting hasn't stopped John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton from answering your questions and solving your problems. That continues with this episode, sharing tips about iCloud login issues, answering questions about Double NAT, Fusion Drives, and downloading iTunes purchases. They help manage your […]

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The OS X 10.11.4 update breaks some things for folks, Photos storage is a concern to more than a few listeners, and a little more about wireless networks to round out last week's discussion. All that plus tips about making sure your Finder windows are where you think they are […]

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2016 is the Year of the Router (as crowned by John and Dave), and this week's episode includes some discussion about exactly how to choose the best router for your setup… especially if you're a geek. Bluetooth devices, too, are ubiquitous among us, and a few listeners are having trouble […]

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Some great tips to start off here, including learning that cut and paste is possible in Finder. We also learn what Time Machine excludes natively, and what the most and least popular 4-digit PINs are. Plus, Apple had an event earlier today … Dave and John had an event right […]

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What is it you've been saving your fourth finger for? John and Dave share a tip with the answer. Lots of tips today, in fact, including more about pasting plain text, finding SSD firmware updates, a NEW tip for deleting pesky files and much, much more. Download and enjoy! Sponsor: […]

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The apps you choose to run on your MacBook can have a significant impact on your battery life; learn which ones pass John and Dave's muster. Then learn what they have to say about listeners' questions about a dirty Mail sandbox, router recommendations, firewalls and more. Cool Stuff Found starts […]

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Granular volume adjustmets, recovering deleted files from the cloud and advanced dragging from your menu bar are just the three Quick Tips that start this episode! Then it's on to a few Geek Challenges (do YOU know how to strip formatting from text on iOS?) and a few regular questions. […]

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Unresponsive apps explained, Favorites returned to the sidebar, unrelated startup issues that might just be indicative of a larger problem and, yes folks, migrating and sharing your photos on your Mac. Those are just a taste of the topics touched upon in today's episode, and a few Cool Stuff Found […]

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iTunes spring cleaning, solving Error -43, revisiting Wi-Fi extensions and monitoring .plist files live as they're being written by apps are just a few of the topics that John and Dave discuss and demystify for you today. Join your two favorite geeks as they wrap up the week with this […]

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JBOD, Airtime Fairness, Quality of Service (QoS), and RAID are just a few of the mysteries your two favorite geeks help you unravel this week. Add to that some answers about resetting pesky OS X passwords and photo storage plus a few Geek Challenges and a cornucopia of Cool Stuff […]

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QuickTips, including offline dictation on iOS, audio sync with AirPlay and 25 hidden iPhone features. Then your questions are answered, including moving backups from one drive to another, a strangely-starting MacBook, what the best small desktop speakers and what to do with lost+found items. All this and more, just for […]

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Cool Stuff Found dominates the start here, including some travel tips, some iOS support tips, sorting out how iOS chooses its WiFi network, headphones for your eyes and one of your geeks' favorite utilities that is now available for El Capitan. Then it's onto diagnosing Safari CPU usage, Mail inconsistencies and more. […]

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Dave's back from Mexico and he and John are back at it. Some fantastic quick tips today, including some that your two favorite geeks didn't know about both the Mac and the iPhone. New Mac buying advice is on your minds this week, so that topic is covered too, plus some travel […]

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Fresh back from CES, John and Dave share their thoughts and trends about the show. Then it's on to answering your questions with topics including sharing Contacts with iCloud, solving erroneous Safari suggestions, the efficacy of smart chargers, the future of AirPlay and more! Download today, press play and enjoy […]

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John and Dave are in Las Vegas together for CES and … for the first time in a long time … recorded Mac Geek Gab together in the same room. See just how well that works while they answer your questions, share advice and share some fantastic quick tips. Definitely […]

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A failed hard drive can teach us some lessons and listener Jon helps us with a few of those. Some tips about printer drivers and the iOS-related lockdown folder follow and then it's time to talk TiVo BOLT. Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun have been long-time TiVo users and […]

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Today's show includes a new segment: Quick Tips! Those simple things that we all do without thinking about it can really help others do the same, so we've started sharing. In addition to that, today's discussion includes Keychain First Aid in 10.11.2, a fix for Office365 locking up Mail.app, upgrade […]

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Searching in iPhone Mail, managing Gmail's unable-to-connect errors, DNS configuration, setting up a computer to ignore the Internet (it happens!), virtualization software and audio discussions (including Bluetooth headphone lag on the Mac). Download today and enjoy! Sponsor: Harry's provides guys a great shaving experience for a fraction of the price. […]

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Some notes from Apple techs about iPhone Flat Rate repair and Finder default window positions are shared, then it's on to a quick discussion about why it's good El Capitan doesn't allow you to repair permissions… and when you would need to anyway! Thunderbolt, USB3, Network troubleshooting, external drive backups […]

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Restoring lost contacts, signing onto websites with Facebook, cloning drives, troubleshooting external enclosures and learning about the behind-the-scenes of junk mail filtering are just some of the topics discussed by your two favorite geeks today. Download and enjoy! Sponsor: Crucial: Crucial memory and SSDs are the fastest, easiest ways to increase your Mac® […]

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John and Dave take you through managing your media perfectly for your new – and old – Apple TV, including using a NAS to store it all if you like. Then it's some tips about speeding up Time Machine, speeding up App Store downloads, converting movies and sound issues. Pepper […]

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Junk mail management, Bluetooth audio mysteries, calendar searching, portable speaker solutions and some page-in/page-out clarity are just a scant few of the issues discussed by your two favorite geeks today. That, plus some geek-fueled Cool Stuff Found rounds out the episode (next week is your turn, send 'em in!). Sponsor: […]

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Making your new Apple TV work for you, Migrating iPhoto and Photos libraries, crashing Finders, Terminal tips and making sense of your swap space are the questions your two favorite geeks address and answer for you today. On top of that, some listener-submitted Cool Stuff Found rounds out the show! […]

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Surviving Halloween yet again, your two favorite chocolate-fueled geeks set off on yet another episode of helping you solve your problems and learn new stuff! Deleting El Capitan's SystemMigration folder is covered, as is fixing its Wi-Fi. Mystery disk usage is solved, duplicate apps are crushed and Dave is finally […]

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Is Photos showing you your phone when you don't want it to? How about when Photos doesn't show you your pictures? IMAP Mail giving you trouble? Mailboxes appearing underneath your inbox? It's these questions – and others like them from listeners like you – that John and Dave answer today, […]

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Today your two favorite geeks share their own, personal Cool Stuff Found plus answer your questions about syncing contacts locally vs. iCloud, how to restore preview in Mission Control, software vs. hardware RAID, Nuking and paving your Fonts (without disrupting the rest of your system!) and much, much more! Sponsor: […]

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Changing Finder view defaults, managing iOS 9 email accounts, RAID in El Capitan and much more are covered by your two favorite geeks today. Subscribe or simply press Play to enjoy! Sponsor: Carbon Copy Cloner has been helping you create bootable backups of your Mac since 2002. Now with SafetyNet, […]

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Clicking and Clacking is what your two Mac Geeks do when they're not answering questions. Or maybe that's how they answer your questions. Regardless, this is what they do and today is no different. Sharing your El Capitan and iOS 9 tips and questions, this week's episode is sure to inform and entertain! Sponsor: […]

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Cool Stuff Found returns for a segment, but that still leaves time to prep you for El Capitan's release this week. What are your geek's favorite features in the upcoming OS update? Listen to find out that and some tips for installing, too. Then it's on to your questions, including […]

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Getting a new iPhone? Your two favorite geeks talk about the best ways to go through and ensure your settings and apps make it over successfully. Getting hard drive errors? Listen to learn how to tell if they're serious or not. Want to sort out what to do with your […]

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Want help deciding which new router to buy? How about security on your network for those services you use remotely? Is it time to upgrade or replace your Mac? All these questions and more in today's Mac Geek Gab with your hosts, Dave Hamilton & John F. Braun! Sponsor: Gazelle […]

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If a paralyzed face isn't going to stop your favorite geeks from podcasting, a wrist-splint certainly isn't going to pose any issues. Indeed, Dave and John are here again today to bring you all the answers to all your technical questions. If you have a question and need the answer, just […]

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Your questions answered! Topics today include running out of memory, auto-ejecting disks, managing iTunes and more! Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun take your questions and answer them in a way you can truly understand. Download, press play and enjoy! Sponsor: iMazing: iMazing is the ultimate iPhone manager, it lets […]

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Backing up to multiple destinations, protecting your anti-reflective coating, Photos woes, Family Sharing and more are covered today. Consultants rejoice: this episode includes some stuff for you, too, including how best to protect yourself from getting sued! Sponsor: Go to Squarespace.com/mgg and click “enter an offer code” under the pricing […]

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Bluetooth tips and solutions, FileVault 2 usage strategies, shared iCloud Safari security concerns, Photos woes and AirDrop advice. All of this and more in this week's show! Sponsor: Lynda.com is the place to learn software, creative, and business skills from in-depth and easy-to-follow video tutorials taught by industry experts. And […]

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Ready to give up on your Mac? Don't let it go quite so easily. There might be an option or a repair or an upgrade! Have a Drobo or a DiskStation (or want one)? Do you know what it takes to manage one of those devices? It's not difficult, and […]

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Answering your questions and sharing your tips is top priority in this week's Mac Geek Gab episode. iCloud Photo Library, Mastered for iTunes, Sleepless Macs, Folder Syncing and much more are included. Download today and enjoy! Sponsor: Lynda.com is the place to learn software, creative, and business skills from in-depth and easy-to-follow […]

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Today it's all about troubleshooting — and helping you do so. Plus your two favorite geeks teach you some things you didn't know your Mac could do! Download today to listen to John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton collect and share the Apple troubleshooting wisdom with you. Plus, Dave goes […]

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It's back to answering your questions this week, including focuses on Apple Music, sharing from within apps, deciphering network interfaces and which NAS to get. All this and more on this week's Mac Geek Gab! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A […]

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Cool Stuff Found is on deck today, folks! Fast-paced runthrough of all the great stuff that both you and your two favorite geeks have found over the past couple of months. This edition features sections on the Terminal, the Apple Watch, Networking and some great external storage options, too! Sponsor: […]

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Apple released a slew of updates last week, and your two favorite geeks talk through all of them, answering your questions along the way. OS X 10.10.4, iOS 8.4, Apple Music, iTunes 12.2… you name it, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton cover it. They even leave time for your […]

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A simple network is simple, but what happens when you need to do a little more? What are the potential pitfalls of storing Photos and iTunes libraries on your network drive? Want to make snapshots before you upgrade? All of this and more on today's Mac Geek Gab with Dave […]

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John and Dave are back from Midwest Mac BBQ and MacStock and have some stories to tell. Then, of course, it's off to answering your questions about living with less storage, iCloud Photo Library (and how to disable it!), how to find old iTunes purchases and more. Enjoy! Sponsor: BBEdit: […]

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Back from WWDC, Dave and John talk through the geekier side of Apple's news and what it means to you. Then they open the mailbag and answer your questions about virtualization, long trash empties, running Automator workflows from email and much, much more! Sponsor: TunnelBear provides simple, private access to […]

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Recording hours before the WWDC 2015 keynote, John and Dave answer your questions, as per usual! How do you detect and deal with duplicate files? What about a failing hard drive with some important data? What's the right – and wrong – way to clean dust out of your Mac? […]

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An iPhone that won't play songs, an SSD that shows mismatched free space, Time Machine that won't backup to another Mac and AppleCare with a cracked iPad. All of this – and more – SOLVED on today's Mac Geek Gab. Sponsor: Lynda.com is the place to learn software, creative, and business […]

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Ever have IMAP mail get confused? Ever have your Mac slow to wake up? Ever have your Mac doing something (far too much, in fact) while it's sleeping? All this and more on today's MGG! Sponsor: Go to Squarespace.com/mgg and click “enter an offer code” under the pricing and put […]

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Finding what's using your free space, sorting out multi-monitor setups with Thunderbolt, long-term SSD reliability confusion and adding more USB ports to your Mac are just a few of the topics that Dave and John cover in this week's episode of Mac Geek Gab. Download, press play and enjoy! Sponsor: […]

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Ever hear of needing to heat your computer just to get the CPU to fire up? How about wanting to disable one of the radios on your AirPort Extreme? Or what about batch changes to Photos in the new app? All this and more on this episode of Mac Geek […]

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It's spring, and that means more time outdoors for a lot of folks, which means we need Wi-Fi. Your geeks talk about various outdoor Wi-Fi solutions, including some long range stuff that won't break the bank! Other questions answered include iCloud Drive vs. Dropbox, iCloud Family Sharing, managing multiple Photos […]

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You have questions about Apple's new Photos app and John and Dave have your answers. The answers are not always easy and not always exactly what you want, but your two favorite geeks will get you there as smoothly as possible. Also some fun (and geeky!) discussion of typing filenames […]

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It's time for Cool Stuff Found. Your two favorite geeks do their level best to sift through everything they've found and everything you've submitted, pulling out their favorites and trying not to make you spend too much money (there's plenty of free stuff included in here, too!). You know how it goes… […]

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Dave's in Las Vegas for NMX/NAB this week, but he and John brave the hotel WiFi to get your Geek on. Terminal Tips are Threefold (or more) in this episode, made easy by your two favorite geeks. That plus some solutions for slow Safari issues and more. Download and enjoy! […]

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Ever wonder if there's actions you can perform in the Spotlight window? There are! Browser ever slow? Ever wondered how to decipher OS X crash reports? Ever have trouble opening up System Preferences? All of these things and more are discussed in today's Mac Geek Gab. Don't miss it! Sponsor: […]

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TAMED this week: flaky internet connections, disappearing sent mail, recurring installer relaunches and keyboard shortcuts who refuse to sync. Your geeks just won't let these things stand, and neither should you. In addition they share some tips from listeners about making the Finder show you just what you want and […]

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Has your Mac ever suddenly developed a problem that you're swear you didn't create? Maybe it has a ghost. Or is it time for Dave's “Gremlin Story” from his consulting days? Download today to find out! In addition, your geeks also chat through using an SD Card for ongoing data […]

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Your geeks return on yet another sunny-in-New England Monday to deliver the most chipper of pre-Spring-beginning Mac Geek Gab episodes possible. iOS Hotspot security concerns, slowing backups, 5GHz WiFi channel advice and much more are discussed. Download today and enjoy! Sponsor: Lynda.com is the place to learn software, creative, and business […]

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It's been a crazy week, and the Apple event just adds to the mayhem. But no worries, your two favorite geeks are here to answer all your tech questions and solve all your tech problems. They'll try with your non-tech questions, too, but maybe that's a whole different podcast altogether. […]

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Dave's back from Florida, John's back is feeling fine, and your two favorite geeks answer questions and discuss all sorts of topics that YOU want to hear about. Backups, restoration, nefarious installers and more. Sponsor: Meet the PDFpen family: powerful PDF tools for Mac and iOS. Edit, sign, scan, and […]

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Christopher Breen, happily unemployed, joins John and Dave today to do his darndest to help your two favorite geeks solve the world's problems (by way of answering your Mac and iOS-related questions). Yes, they get geeky, and they also reminisce in the way that only these three long-time geeks (and […]

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Yet another New England snowstorm, and yet another Mac Geek Gab. John and Dave brave the snow (though most of it fell between them) to bring you answers to all your geeky questions. Wanna know why the Finder is showing up in every space? Want to know why drives don't appear in […]

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It's Cool Stuff Found! Yes, it's true, Dave and John bring you another action-packed Cool Stuff Found podcast full of, well, all the cool tips, tricks, gadgets and apps that you and they have come across or suggested recently. There's too much to list here, so just join the show, […]

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Your two favorite geeks celebrate this day where they get to do one of their favorite things: geek out about all this Mac, Apple and Tech! There might be something else happening afterwards, but to start this day, Dave and John answer some of the most important questions of the […]

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Thunderbolt booting, repair pricing/strategies, unreliable Apple TV connections, Skype microphone recommendations and monitors that make your Mac crash. All of this and more in this week's episode of Mac Geek Gab. Have a question or tip of your own? Send it in and your two favorite geeks will cover it! […]

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John and Dave are here to help. First it's Rob with his over-coffeed MacBook Air (hold the sad trombones!), then Kaz with screen capture advice, helping Wilko avoid data duplication backing up items in OS X's sandbox, and Andy adding an SSD to a 2011 iMac that never had one. […]

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Dave's back from CES and he & John have an overflowing mailbag to get through. System layout, Mail, SSDs and more are discussed. Download and enjoy! Sponsor: Lynda.com is the place to learn software, creative, and business skills from in-depth and easy-to-follow video tutorials taught by industry experts. And get a […]

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It's the same week but it's a new year and your two favorite geeks are at it again. Topics in this week's show include changing window size defaults, managing plain text documents (important for passwords!), RF interference with hard drive enclosures, advanced IMAP settings for Mail, managing large Dropboxes and […]

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For this last show of the year Dave and John talk about Dave's iMac repair (it was the graphics card, but took a lot to get there, and Dave benefitted nicely!), then a tip for scanning WiFi networks on your standard (non-jailbroken) iPhone, how to create iTunes Extras, Aperture to […]

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Yep, another one of Dave's iMacs is having boot problems. It's mayhem! That's OK, he and John talk through possible resolution and also when not to assume you know the answer (hint: always!). Then it's on to maintaining your iTunes accounts, finding (and removing) any adware, and an unpublished solution to Yosemite's […]

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Boot failures abound, system fonts go FUBAR, and Wi-Fi has the jitters. Never fear, John and Dave are here to help and talk through all this and more. Join your two favorite geeks for this special, Monday edition of Mac Geek Gab. Sponsor: Lynda.com is the place to learn software, creative, […]

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Eliminating Yosemite's Incrementing computer names, the real skinny on Yosemite and third-party SSDs, which codecs to use for creating your own streamable movies, advice on clean-installing and much, much more keep your geeks busy throughout this week's Mac Geek Gab episode. Download, press play and enjoy! Sponsor: Smile just released […]

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Dave's fresh off of a cruise ship (RC's Oasis of the Seas) and he and John have a pile of Cool Stuff Found for you today. Let's see how much your two favorite geeks can rock this boat! Sponsor: Lynda.com is the place to learn software, creative, and business skills from […]

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Third party DNS risks, Yosemite email issues, Comcast's hotspot concerns and managing large Dropboxes on systems with smaller SSDs are just the tip of this week's Mac Geek Gab iceberg. Download, press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A […]

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Dave's back from MacTech, the studio iMac has a new power supply, and he and John are rocking and rolling at full strength! Topics covered include learning how to manually upload to iCloud Photo Library, cleaning up your SMTP Servers in Mail, sorting out where all those “remembered” wireless networks […]

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Yosemite is a new OS, and with that comes oddities. Thankfully your two favorite geeks are here to help. Mail issues are plaguing many listeners and John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton talk you through how to keep things running as clean as possible, even cleaning up Mail behind the […]

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Yet another crazy week for Apple users. Apple Pay launched, iOS 8.1 was released, all kinds of new stuff came out. John and Dave talk through all of this as well as answering your questions about managing text, restoring documents to the FInder, seeing details about Time Machine and more. […]

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John and Dave have been attending all sorts of press events lately, collecting and researching for Cool Stuff Found. That combined with everything sent in by you and fellow listeners makes for a pretty fun list! Plus, Yosemite went live this week and your geeks are here to get you […]

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Network issues nipped the tail end of last week's show, but your geeks made it through regardless. This week John and Dave go through running iPhoto from a flash drive, sharing a clipboard between iOS and OS X, Wi-Fi Calling with your new iPhone, Updating expired podcasts and resolving a […]

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John and Dave start by helping answer your questions about iOS 8 Cookies, Bubbbles, Newsttand and Stocks. Then it's on to answering your questions about using your Mac to translate audio into text, migrating your Mac to a new drive and handling Apple's Customer Relations department. All this and more […]

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Dave's got both an iPhone 6 and an iPhone 6 Plus, so he and John discuss that, but then it moves quickly on to your questions. Topics include: iOS 8 Family Sharing, syncing photos without PhotoStream, granting read-only access to files on your Mac, how to interpret crash reports, a […]

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It's been iPhone week. It's been server migration week. It's been tech week (in more ways than one!), and your two geeks are here, ready to roll and with a very special guest, no less! FIrst they'll talk through some of their favorite iOS 8 tips and tricks. Then it's […]

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Dave's fresh back from Cupertino (and fresh from ordering a new iPhone), and he and John talk through the events of the week plus answer your questions. Want to know the size delta for watching movies on the iPhone 6 Plus vs. an iPad mini? Dave did some crazy Pythagorean-theorum-based […]

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iCloud Notifications, Burning CD tracks, securing network devices, backing up your NAS and much, much more. All of this in today's Mac Geek Gab episode featuring Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun, your two favorite geeks! Download today and enjoy. Sponsor: Harry's provides guys a great shaving experience for a […]

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Two geeks. Your question. Answers. Tips. How can you go wrong? You can't, unless you don't listen! Wanna learn the best way to swap an SSD in – and when it's not necessary? Want to learn how to backup your massive iMovie library? Having battery woes? Lightning connector not working […]

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Well if you're not listening to this show, it's because you're busy reading this text, isn't it? And if that's the case, it's time to stop reading and start listening! Your geeks share tips and answer questions about backing up to a NAS (including a very clever workaround to make it go […]

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Ready to rock, your two geeks are on the question train this week, answering yours and posing some of their own to each other. Topics include how to lay out data on your SSD upgrade, batch changing photo info, troubleshooting a sluggish iPhone, AT&T/U-Verse Residential Gateway woes and much, much […]

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Your two geeks spent time digging into IPv6 this week — in two different ways — so they could tell you everything they've learned. IPv6 is something that we'll all have to deal with eventually, and your two geeks are starting down that path themselves, both now running it on […]

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Dave's back from his Phishing Expedition and he and John jump right into Cool Stuff Found. More docking solutions, more mailbox solutions, Control Center for your Mac and lots more. Download, press play and enjoy! Sponsor: PDFpen for iPad from Smile: Don't wait to get back to the office to edit your important PDFs! […]

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Celebrating their 200th show (in hexadecimal, anyway!), your two favorite geeks dig deep this week to help solve issues regarding remote management, slow networks, the Finder and much more. That, and listen in as both John and Dave get hexed! Download today, press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: Go to Squarespace.com/mgg and click “enter an […]

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Searching Gmail from the iOS Mail app usually fails, and the guys tackle that for you. Did you know that Keynote files often store extra stuff you don't need? Listen and learn how to get rid of that. Then it's on to a discussion about guest networks on your AirPort […]

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It's summertime (in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway) and that means lots of travel. It also means some really interesting travel-related technology problems to solve. Listen to John and Dave as they did into solving issues with streaming movies from your house to your favorite travel destination… or to a mobile destination if […]

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Alf Watt, developer of iStumbler and also formerly of Apple's Wi-Fi group, joins John and Dave today to answer all of your (and their!) Wi-Fi concerns. Join these three geeks to absorb all the Wi-Fi knowledge you can. Download, press play and enjoy! Sponsor: Meet the PDFpen family: powerful PDF […]

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Dave's considering leaving Gmail and he and John discuss options. They also talk about Lightning cable longevity and what to do to protect yours (hint: have extras when you travel!). Then it's on to answering your questions and sharing your tips. Topics include enabling FileVault on all your drives, changing […]

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Got dust? You've probably got heat, too. Your favorite geeks – and fellow listeners – have your advice for you. How about managing a NAS drive and keeping your data in the right place? What about the disks themselves? How about some general tips for running about in the Terminal? […]

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This past Friday marks 9 years of Mac Geek Gab, and your two favorite geeks are at it and stronger than ever. Download and/or press “Play” on today's show to hear some great listener-submitted tips about managing Finder settings, installing Yosemite beta, podcast management and more. Then your geeks answer […]

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You've heard about the WWDC keynote, but you haven't heard a deep dive from the sessions yet. This year Apple loosened up the NDA such that attendees to the sessions can talk a little bit more detail than they could in the past. Dave was at most of those sessions, […]

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Giftttdy, Desktopper, Sips, Packet Peeper, HWMonitors, Threema. What do they have in common? Well, they're all Cool Stuff Found, of course, and your two favorite geeks talk through these and a lot more! Download, press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: PDFpen for iPad from Smile: Don't wait to get back to the office to […]

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John and Dave wrap up the weekend by first talking about another great upgrade you can add to your few-year-old Mac: a Thunderbolt Dock. Your two favorite geeks have reviewed a few options available and will talk through them for you. Then it's on to your questions. Having podcast management […]

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Dave and John come out of the weekend with a great show for you today to kick off your week. Some quick follow-ups to clarify a few lingering SSD questions and then it's off to the races answering your questions and solving your problems. If you've been using iTunes for a few […]

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John and Dave have recovered from the 500th celebration and it's time to get back to work! Answering your questions as well as sharing the geeky path they took to ensure a new Tor browser for iOS was doing what it's supposed to do, your two favorite geeks leave no […]

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John, Dave and Pilot Pete come together with several long-time Mac Geek Gab listeners – yes, you! – to discuss what's changed since MGG started, both in terms of the general trends but also how podcasts have impacted and influenced now only your three favorite geeks, but your fellow listeners, […]

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Dave and John, as promised, follow-up today on their SSD upgrade discussion, going through the issues and questions you've had since they introduced the topic a few weeks back. Answers and wisdom include the best data migration path, whether (and how) to enable TRIM support, SATA II vs. SATA II, […]

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John and Dave kick off the week with a Monday show (after kicking back all weekend) and start with what they do best: answering your questions and sharing your tips. Today they dig into which encryption makes sense for you, some tips on copying/pasting and learning about your Mac; wrangling […]

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John and Dave kick off this Sunday's show with a discussion about upgrading your older Macs with SSDs, the first in a series about the topic. Then it's onto sharing advice from your two favorite geeks and your fellow listeners about being a computer consultant in today's world, helping other folks with […]

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John and Dave are back from Macworld with lots of things to report on for you. And, of course, they have your questions to answer, as those piled up while they were away, too. Your two favorite geeks are busy this week, and you've got a front row seat. Download, press play, […]

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Dave and John … and Pilot Pete … appear live in public together for the first time to record Mac Geek Gab 495 on stage at Macworld/iWorld 2014. They play a little “Stump the Geeks” with the crowd, they go through some of their favorite Cool Stuff Found from the show […]

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John and Dave come to you on Friday this week, just to get ahead of their Macworld/iWorld travels for next week. This show sees your favorite geeks answering questions about optimizing your webcam, fixing iTunes messes, plugging a mic into an iPad, and more! Download today (it's free!) and enjoy. Sponsor: Lynda.com is […]

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Dave and John blast off on Sunday morning with a few quick tips and answers, including changing the Finder's default search (to what it should be), setting your Mac's default display, correcting drifting time, and more. Then It's a few questions about automating iTunes and dealing with overlapping WiFi channels. Good, geeky […]

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John and Dave started their Sunday morning recording this show for you. When do you listen? Anytime you like, that's when! In fact, come and post in the comments here and tell us when you listen. Inquiring minds want to know! Sponsor: Gazelle is the fast and easy way to […]

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Dave and John wrangle your messages out of their overflowing mailbag to bring you this, today's show. Topics include some creative ways to purge messages, some creative (and hidden!) ways to purge RAM, skipping mounting your external volumes at login … and more! Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility […]

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John and Dave come off the heels of a Cool Stuff Found show (and an interview show!) to get back to answering your questions. First, though, are the results of a bit of testing John and Dave did where they learned some interesting things about the way 5GHz networks perform […]

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Your two geeks are joined by long-time Mac Geek Gab friend, Paul Kent, to talk all about the upcoming Macworld / iWorld 2014 show. Learn how the conference will focus on – and teach you about – the future of technology, iBeacons, Passbook, Bitcoins and, of course, all things Apple […]

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Yes, folks, it's time. We know these episodes get expensive, so we do our best to include Cool Stuff at all price levels, including free. Subscribe, press play, and enjoy. This one's a fast ride! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power […]

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Dave and John have quite the show teed up for you today. First, lightning season is almost here and it's important to think about your surge supression infrastructure. Your geeks talk about that. Then a few questions and tips about network management before your geeks start giving new Mac buying advice. […]

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John and Dave kickoff your Sunday morning with all the power of a Super Bowl full of Wheaties! Want to mix Time Machine backups with other data on the same drive? They've got you covered. Want to get a real alert when your battery dies? Just press play and your […]

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John and Dave are joined by TekRevue's Jim Tanous (aka MGGJim here at TMO). Jim's been managing his movie library digitally for years, and he talks through his workflow for ripping, storing, and playing back all this data; all while keeping it freed from any ecosystem lock-in (and future-proofing and […]

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John and Dave dig into the mailbag once again for you, dear listener, and answer your questions. Didn't get your question answered? It's because you didn't ask. Your geeks don't bite… just send in a question and they'll take care of you! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor […]

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Dave's back from CES and he and John have all that to discuss as well as a full mailbag. Want to know about USB ports not being the same? Want to learn more about speeding up Safari? How about an automation tip for iOS that uses Hazel? The common theme? Sometimes your […]

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John and Dave kick off the new year a little early, just before Dave braves the snow and heads to the airport to (hopefully) fly out to Vegas for NMX and CES. Today your geeks do what they do best, answering your questions and solving your problems. Have a question? […]

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John and Dave get together one last time for 2013, answering your questions and solving your problems, but also talking through a bit of the highlights from 2013 and what they're both looking for in 2014. Download, press play, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Windows XP SP3 […]

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It might be the holidays, but John and Dave are still at it, answering your questions and sharing all the juicy tips and apps and products they've found for you. This week you'll hear your two favorite geeks talk about solving problems like, “how to launch apps from unidentified developers?” […]

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Dave and John coninue their holiday-fueled fervor, recommending as many cool things as they can while simultaneously (in harmony) answering your questions! And this week Dave talks about his previous week using a non-Apple tablet! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A […]

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This weekend the show is split right down the middle: Cool Stuff Found on one side and Your Questions Answered on the other. Download today, press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: Gazelle is the fast and easy way to get cash for your used iPhone, iPad, and more. Sell your used […]

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What exactly syncs to my iCloud Keychain? How do I secure my Wi-Fi Network? How do I increase my Wi-Fi signal strength? Which wireless router should I get? Have you ever asked any of these questions? Even if you haven't, do you want to know the answers? Download today and listen as […]

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Your two favorite geeks. Talking to you. For an hour. Or more. About your favorite tech. What is there not to love about that? Join John and Dave today. It's free! Just press play … if you dare! Sponsor: Go to Squarespace.com/mgg and click “enter an offer code” under the pricing and put […]

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Today John and Dave are joined by special guest, Michael Johnston, of Applr and We Have Communicators fame! Michael comes on the show to talk about Applr, but also joins the geeks for their whole discussion. In addition to Applr, your two (three?) favorite geeks go through some geek challenges, […]

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Dave and John sync up today, first talking about some cool things your two favorite geeks have been using, enhancing your traveling and shopping life – two important things this time of year! Then it's on to your questions with topics including Mavericks and Flash, iPhone battery usage, hard drives that […]

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John and Dave kick off their Daylight Saving Time shoes and go Standard today. But there's nothing Standard about this episode (unless you count killer tips and excellent answers as standard … WHICH WE DO). Dave and John talk through several interesting tweaks with Mavericks, including getting your windows to […]

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Dave and John wrap up this crazy week by digging into Mavericks, helping you understand why you should (or shouldn't) install it, and what to do after you have it up and running. There's also the normal set of questions, too, with subjects including fixing your muted sound, saving Google […]

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Your questions answered, that's what John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are up to during today's episode of Mac Geek Gab. As always, you've filled the mailbags and, as always, your dutiful hosts have gone through each and every piece of mail, pulling out the very best for today's show. […]

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Dave and John dig in to Cool Stuff Found this morning… and boy is there a lot to go through! Follow your two favorite geeks as they share their and your Cool Stuff Found! Download today for free and enjoy! Sponsor: Gazelle is the fast and easy way to get cash […]

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For this week's episode, John and Dave are here again to answer your questions and share their tips. Some key topics covered include solving a pesky MacBook Pro lockup, configuring your own (free!) VPN server, some tips for Touch ID users and configuring your own email domain so you'll never […]

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Dave and John come out swinging today, hacking away at your problems, solving your dilemmas, sharing your groovy ideas, and ensuring that everyone is not only informed, but enlightened and entertained! Topics range from fixing crackly speakers to tidying up your menu bar to finding backups that disappeared. All of this […]

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John and Dave are back at it, this time with not only answers to your questions, but a quick primer on iOS 7 for those of you that have updated or are just about to do so. Topics this week include managing your sharing settings so you know what data […]

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John and Dave kick off this Sunday morning helping a few of you with some Contacts-related anomalies. Then it's right into tips, including some killer Cool Stuff Found that you won't want to miss! After that some wrap-up, including a problem nearly all of us trackpad owners have had (or will have) […]

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John and Dave come to you on Tuesday for a special MGG this week. Discussing today's Apple Event and answering your questions, this show is bound to please and inform! In addition to all of today's Apple goodness, John and Dave answer your questions about how to stop iPhoto and PhotoStream […]

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Dave & John cruise right out of the Labor Day weekend and into your podcast stream with this week's episode of Mac Geek Gab. Topics are decided by you, and this week your questions (and their answers!) included how to create your own personal cloud on your Mac, pesky web page […]

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John and Dave kick off the week with … yup, you guessed it! More answers to your questions. Lots of tips included this week, too, and that's just the way you like it. One popular topic your two favorite geeks have been asked about a lot lately is email security. […]

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Dave and John come to you on this Wednesday afternoon to answer all your questions. Topics covered today include nuking and paving your way to Mavericks, whether or not an SSD is right for you, solving Mac App Store failed downloads, and the differences between Telephoto, Wide angle, and Zoom. All […]

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John and Dave answer your questions and share your tips. Topics this week run all over the map, including rebuilding your iTunes library, iPhone storage mangagement (i.e. what does that pesky “Other” category contain!), auto-deleting email and much more. Download today, press play, and start downt he path to technological enlightement! […]

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Dave and John are back from their vacation week off, and boy howdy do they have a show for you! Your questions are answered, of course, and there are some great topics, including tips for copying large files in the Finder, how to make iTunes behave and honor changes you made […]

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John and Dave kick off the week (and end the weekend) by digging into the mailbag and answering your questions. Topics covered include speeding up your workflow using Starred documents in Google Drive, finding your iOS device's UDID no matter what the circumstance, should you upgrade from Snow Leopard (and […]

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On the heels of the last Cool Stuff Found espidode, John and Dave have a backlog of your questions to answer… and answer they do! Answers include which chargers to use with which iOS devices, how to let your friends track you selectively, and a frank discussion about the best options for […]

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Dave's back from vacation (just barely!) and he and John dig in DEEP with a show packed full of Cool Stuff Found. Hang on tight, it's always a fast ride through all the great stuff that John, Dave, and you, the listening audience, have found! Sponsor: TextExpander saves time and […]

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Sneaking in time for a show before Dave leaves on vacation, he and John push out a show absolutely packed with great tips, answers, and info! Download today, press play, and enjoy. Why not? It's free! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Holiday Gift Guide 2013 (1:44) Pepcom Digital Experience! (1:49) […]

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John and Dave get their Sunday morning by getting you your Mac Geek Gab! Topics this week include securing your Internet activity when you want to remain private, creating vacation/away messages with Mail, Dave talks about the new AMP Gain and much, much more. Download today – it's free! – and […]

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Dave's back from WWDC and he and John have a lot of your questions to answer! Discussion includes sending and receiving SMS messages from your Mac, restoring settings for ONE iOS app at a time, creating your own secure, off-site backups, and more. Plus some follow-up discussion about running “flat” […]

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Dave's at WWDC, but the bandwidth gods blessed he and John for a cross-country Mac Geek Gab. They talked through some of the geekier aspects of the WWDC announcement, answered a few questions, and shared the answer to a long-standing question: Should 2.4GHz and 5GHz have different SSIDs? Listen now and […]

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Dave and John bring a special guest into the studio today to talk about waterproof iPhone cases — a perfect topic as you plan your water-centric summer getaways! Along with that, of course, it's questions and tips from and for you, dear listener. Why not join your two favorite geeks for […]

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Dave and John finish up the Memorial Day weekend (here in the USA, anyway) in the best way they can imagine: partying with their fellow geeks and recording Mac Geek Gab. Indeed, this episode delivers, too, answering your questions and sharing your tips, of course, but also asks the question […]

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As you have come to expect from your two favorite geeks, this show brought to you with real-time logistics: Dave flew in just in time to make the recording of the show, coordinating with John and prepping the agenda from the car while Dave's wife drove him straight to the studio. […]

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Here's John and Dave, on a warm, Sunday evening, doing what they love to do: answering your questions, sharing their tips, and gabbing with you about all things Mac, Apple, and otherwise fun. Join them, would you? It's free! Just download, press play, and enjoy! Sponsor: Gazelle is the fast […]

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Join your two favorite geeks for this festival of questions, answers, tips and tricks! And the best part is… it happens every week! You don't need to wait a year for this party to get started each time! This week your geeks answer questions about network switches, securely storing data […]

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Dave and John looked at the mailbag, and you're either going to love or hate what they found: so much Cool Stuff that they just couldn't not do a Cool Stuff Found episode this week. Yes, we know you say they're expensive to listen to, but don't worry: your two favorite […]

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John and Dave kick off this Saturday edition of Mac Geek Gab answering your questions and solving your problems. Topics this week include removing Mail attachments, converting your AACs to MP3 for your car, differences in maintenance utilities, migrating from POP to IMAP, and more. Download, listen, and enjoy. Why […]

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Dave and John are back, as usual, for this Sunday evening show, helping you answer your pesky Mac and iOS questions as well as using their own experiences to teach valuable lessons. This week Dave spent far too much time troubleshooting a crashing iPod. He even got it replaced and it […]

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John and Dave answer your questions about PhotoStrem, Cable Modems, iMessage and more. Dave dug deep into Apple's Two-Factor authentication and shares some surprising revelations about that, too. All this and more for free! Download today and enjoy. Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and […]

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Join Dave and John on this world-famous podcast recorded on the world-famous Backup Day to hear not only about backups but about LOTS of things, including answering your questions and sharing tips with you to make your life with your Mac and iOS devices better and better. Have a question […]

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Dave and John (or is that John and Dave?) come at you with a list of all-new Cool Stuff Found on this Sunday morning show. Yes, they know these CSF shows are expensive to listen to, but we know you love it anyway! Find out all the stuff that John, […]

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Dave and John once again dig deep into the mailbag for you, answering all your questions. This week includes questions from many listeners, all asking about a variety of topics. Learn how to free up inactive RAM, analyze your Mac's crash reports, whether or not you should run as admin […]

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Dave, John, and Pilot Pete come together on this Sunday afternoon to chat about wrangling in Notification Center, managing (and deleting!) “recent recipients” in iOS mail, understanding Java versions, managing the Launchpad and much, much more! Sponsor: Transporter is an off-cloud social storage drive for sharing, accessing and backing up your […]

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Dave and John are back at it again, this time in addition to answering your questions they share some of their own experiences, too. For the first time in a long time Dave defragmented one of his hard drives, so he talks about that experience and how he did it. […]

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Dave and John kick off this week's show with yet more geekery from your two favorite (and coldest!) geeks. Send in your own questions to get 'em answered, or just listen in while John and Dave answer other listeners' questions in a way that teaches you something about your Mac […]

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Dave and John are back in action for you, as always, delivering you their entertaining form of tips, tricks, and answers to your Mac and iOS questions. Have a question of your own? Email the guys — they answer questions from all over the map. Don't yet have a question, […]

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John and Dave are back from Macworld/iWorld Expo and they have a full show for you! They discuss USB speeds and when they matter, whether or not it's time to replace that cable modem of yours, removing backups from your Time Capsule and much, much more. Download today (it's free!), […]

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Dave and John were out in San Francisco last week and recorded a Mac Geek Gab live from the Macworld/iWorld show floor. They took questions from listeners in a “Stump The Geek” style, and also shared some of the Cool Stuff Found at the Expo. There was unfortunately something wrong […]

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Dave and John have a full line-up tonight … of your questions, tips, hints and Cool Stuff Found. Highlights include managing a large iPhoto library, buying the right router, and a quick iOS tip to get to your drafts folder. All this and more, right here for you. Download today, […]

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Dave and John have yet another great show for you, including a first in Mac Geek Gab history. Paul Kent joins your two favorite geeks mid-stream to talk Macworld/iWorld Expo and more. That PLUS all your questions answered and tips shared. How could you not love this? Download, press play, […]

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Dave is back from CES and he and John dig in, not only to tell you about a few of the Cool Things Dave Found at CES, but also to answer your questions and, of course, solve your problems! A ilttle more about iTunes Match to help a listener find […]

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This week your two favorite geeks dig right in to help you solve all your problems (well, Mac and iOS problems that is!). They discuss managing Microsoft Word templates, solving a wacky Mountain Lion issue, helping a listener with off-brand printer cartridges, and rant about iTunes, media sharing, Plex and […]

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John and Dave are here again with yet another Sunday morning show for you (at least that's when they recorded it — you can listen anytime!). They talk through the “new normal” for setting up Google Calendars on iOS, they help a listener fix his iTunes issues, they help another […]

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John and Dave… Dave and John… are here, helping you solve all your Mac problems by answering your questions, sharing tips, finding Cool Stuff (and sharing that, too), and much, much more. Topics covered today include making Photo Stream friendlier, managing your clones (both local and network), troubleshooting FireWire disks, […]

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John and Dave kick off this week finishing up some extra Cool Stuff Found that just didn't fit into last week's show (but was so good they couldn't skip it!). Then it's onto a new series of your questions and tips. Highlights include managing printers for multiple users, accessing your […]

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Dave's freshly back from vacation (by only an hour or so), and what does he do? He calls his friend (and podcasting cohort), John F. Braun, syncs up with all the folks in the Mac Geek Gab chatroom and together they blast out this Cool Stuff Found episode just for […]

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John & Dave are at it again. This may be the last show until December 9th given Dave's travel schedule, and he and John do their very best (as always!) to deliver the goods: the answers to your questions, the tips you have ready, and even some special stuff they've […]

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John and Dave are joined by a special guest (hint: it was “bring your kid to work” day at TMO Towers East) for this week's edition of Mac Geek Gab. As usual, it's your questions answered, your tips shared, and Cool Stuff Found is being squirreled away for a special […]

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This week, as per usual, Dave and John dig right into the mailbag for you, answering your questions and sharing your tips! Answers to your questions run all over the map, including fixing when you can't email a PDF, resolving login items that just won't stick, how to eject disks […]

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Nothing old, this week! Yep, that's right — this week's Mac Geek Gab podcast finds Dave, John, and Pilot Pete going through topics and issues they've never discussed in the previous 422 episodes. They talk about using clamshell mode, how to use OnyX properly, running Fusion Drive on older Macs, […]

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Dave, John and Pilot Pete are back in action with this week's show. They start off with some quick answers and quick tips, including a often-used but much-hidden iOS scrolling trick. Then it's off to diagnose some deeper networking issues, figuring out why some default apps won't launch, and more. […]

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John, Dave and, yes, Pilot Pete come together to share as much Mac knowledge as they possibly can in “just about an hour.” Moving from iOS Battery Life help to AppleScript walkthroughs, your favorite Mac Geeks have a lot to teach you this time around. Enjoy and download today, it's […]

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You fill up the mailbag, Dave and John give their all to answer everything that comes in. Listen to this week's episode to learn about finding files, solving freezes, why Mail might be slow, managing spam, using Siri to create reminders and how to kill zombies (the process kind, anyway!). […]

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Dave and John are at it again, bringing their brand of informational and witty tips, tricks and Cool Stuff found to you on this fine Sunday morning (or whenever you choose to listen!). There's more here than we can list, folks, so just… listen! Download today (it's free!) and enjoy! […]

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Dave and John are back with a huge show this week, absolutely packed with questions, answers, tips, and cool stuff found. First it's helping Safari find its shadow, then solving some screensaver timing issues caused by Mountain Lion. John bought a new (cheap!) router that seems to work great, so […]

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It's true, the Mac Geek Gab iOS App is out! Hear all about it from John and Dave, plus, of course, all your questions answered, Cool Stuff Found, and much, much more. You can't beat this, folks. Download the episode today (it's free, as always) and enjoy! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit […]

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It's Sunday morning, and John and Dave are here to help you get the most out of your Mac-filled week. The show starts with some quick questions about solving identity confusion (on your Mac, anyway), hiding login items, and diagnosing an odd noise. Then it's time to start digging deeper […]

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It's been a while since John and Dave have done a dedicated Cool Stuff Found show, and tonight's is chock full of so many great things your wallet will hurt. Don't worry, your two favorite geeks have put some freebies in there, too. Who says you need to spend money […]

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You pack the mailbag full, Dave and John answer your questions. This show starts out with your two favorite geeks running through some quick questions, solving some of those pesky little problems. Then it’s highlights from the MGG Crew Forums this week (check ‘em out if you haven’t visited already!), […]

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With their mailbag overflowing (well, virtually so… with bits spilling everywhere!) Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun come to you again this week to answer as many of your questions and share as many of your tips as is possible in this (overstuffed) hour-long show. Covering general topics like backups […]

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It’s Sunday night, which means it’s time to start your week with Mac Geek Gab. Dave and John answer your questions, they share some fantastic tips about Mountain Lion, and Dave discusses his findings with the Synology DiskStation DS412+. All this and MUCH more on this episode of your Mac […]

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Dave and John kick off this week’s show with a healthy dose of Cool Stuff Found. Then it’s time for a little discussion about the future of Mac Geek Gab Premium (and what a future it will be!). Following that are answers to your questions … lots of ‘em, too. Download today […]

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Dave’s back in his normal studio (after a stunning success with the mobile setup last week, we might add!), and he and John get right to it. Obviously Mountain Lion gets its fair share of attention this week, but other stuff is happening, too, and your geeks answer ALL of […]

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John and Dave have a great show this week, answering questions about setting Mail’s default sending account, enabling Photo Stream without a computer in the mix, understanding why OS X manages your Address Book the way it does, diagnosing both sleep issues AND runaway process issues, and much, much more. […]

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Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun are back, and this show’s totally action-packed. Great tips, awesome listener questions, and good stuff. Always remember you can listen to the live stream while the show is being recorded (follow @MacGeekGab on twitter or Facebook to find out when it’s happening). Download today… […]

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Dave and John are back in the Monday evening slot this week, and it’s time to rock! Download, listen, and… enjoy. Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Mac OS […]

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John and Dave kick off July’s first Premium show with a bang. Some great stuff in here, including a good discussion about iTunes Match and working through some of its difficulties. More is covered, of course. Download today and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Dropbox – Your photos, […]

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John and Dave are back for the second Sunday night in a row. If you missed the Mac Geek Gab Live Stream, don’t fret — they recorded everything (well, they recorded the show… pre-show and post-show are only done live!), and you can hear it right here and now. Some […]

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John and Dave are in their old haunt, the Sunday night podcast slot, with Mac Geek Gab 404. Topics include copying Boot Camp to a new drive, a good discussion on backups, deleting iPhoto photos, setting WiFi channels and much, much more. Download today and listen … it’s free! Sponsor: […]

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John and Dave are back in their respective studios and are here to deliver June’s second Premium episode. Topics include moving your mailboxes to IMAP, recovering your MobileMe photo galleries before it’s too late, syncing your Stickies across multiple Macs, monitoring your bandwidth and much, much more. Check it out […]

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Today marks seven years of Mac Geek Gab episodes being produced, and John and Dave synced up to do this show while Dave was on the road in San Francisco. Staying true to their roots, the majority of today’s show found your two favorite geeks answering your question, sharing your […]

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For this week’s Premium Mac Geek Gab, Dave and John advise listeners on how to deal with AppleCare when you have a liquid spill, they discuss the differences between Smart and regular (i.e. non-Smart) mailboxes in Mail.app, and they answer the mystery of the strange [Imap] tag that gets prepended […]

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John and Dave celebrate Mac Geek Gab 400 by sharing their stories of how different bits and pieces of technology actually made their lives better. Download and enjoy. Note: Shownotes are in progress… Stuff mentioned: – You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network MacGeekGab AAC Enhanced […]

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Ever wonder how to send multiple photos from the Photo Library on your iPhone? Ever wonder why some Keynote files are packages and others aren’t? Ever have trouble connecting to your AirPort-connected hard drive? How about knowing when — and when NOT — to worry about your Mac’s RAM consumption? […]

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Ever have trouble connecting your Mac to another WiFi network even when Windows machines easily connect? Ever try to share files with a Windows machine but run into trouble there? How about if you’re a Gmail user but can’t figure out quite the right way to manage your Mail archives […]

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Have Mac or iOS questions or problems that you just can’t figure out? Mac Geek Gab has your answers. Submit your questions to Dave & John and they’ll dig in and get you your answer. Want to know how to safely move your iTunes library? Need to find duplicate files on […]

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It’s the first Monday in May and you know what that means: yep, just like (most!) every other Monday a new Mac Geek Gab is up for your listening pleasure! This week, John and Dave solve your questions about those pesky Firewall “incoming connection” warnings, how to choose an iPad […]

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Want to learn how to stream DVDs to your iPad? Want to fix your Mail rules so that they stick from launch to launch? How about clearing up ghost messages in Mail that just won’t delete? Or maybe you want to learn how to remove Google’s software update from your […]

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John and Dave are back from their week off, and came home to a mailbag overflowing with your questions! With that, your two favorite geeks will dive in, see what they find, and get you their very best answers to your Mac and iOS questions and problems. Press play and […]

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John and Dave wrap up April’s final Premium show with some fantastic questions (and their best answers!) on topics including drives mysteriously waking from sleep, finding embedded GPS picture data, changing app associations, and much, much more. Tune in today (and by “tune in” we, of course, mean subscribe, download, […]

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John and Dave kick off this week with two topics no Mac user ever expects to talk about: viruses and defragmentation. Yes, folks, it’s true: sometimes you have to confront those things which you just don’t want to think about. Then it’s off to a more fun topic: integrating cars […]

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In today’s Mac Geek Gab episode, John and Dave talk through all the places to check when repurposing a Mac for another person. Then it’s off to manage the iOS Notification center, and finally your favorite geeks go through a group of questions and comments about their recent backup episode. […]

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John and Dave are here with April’s first Premium Mac Geek Gab episode, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Following up on a previous show, they start by discussing an automated solution for keeping your disks mounted, then share some juicy details about how QuickTime processes plugins on […]

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Dave and John kick off April with a bang! Today’s episode is filled with great answers and tips, with topics including recreating Lion’s recovery partition, copying mail between user accounts, issues with apps launching (and not launching!), and solving that pesky problem that happens when you’re sharing a folder and […]

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This week, Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun take you on a deep dive through backup options, meanings, and strategies. Learn what the geeks think about all this stuff, and learn what they use themselves to ensure they won’t get caught (without their data!). All this, plus a healthy dose […]

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John and Dave do their best to make the geeky stuff understandable, digestable, and enjoying. And now, this week’s Premium episode with even more flavor! Topics include getting more granular calendar alert settings on your iOS devices, bridging networks together and really controlling your devices IP addresses in less-than-optimal situations, […]

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Dave’s back from South by Southwest in Austin and so he shares his thoughts about this year’s conference versus previous years. He’s also got a new iPad 3 that he and John will talk about, but that still leaves time to share some tips and answer a few of the […]

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Dave and John kick off March’s first premium episode by sharing a bunch of tips and Cool Stuff Found. Definitely a show start you don’t want to miss. Then they dig into the Premium mailbag and answer all your questions, including how to fix iBooks PDFs, Safari Autofill, router settings, […]

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Dave’s back from vacation and he, John, and Pilot Pete dig into the mailbag to answer your questions. Topics include finding links to networked files, solving Address Book problems, managing external speakers with iTunes and your Mac, and troubleshooting iPhoto. All this and more on today’s episode. Download now (it’s […]

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Dave and John kick off February’s second Premium episode with a few great tips, including one for managing reply and reply-all in Mail.app. Then it’s on to answering questions, starting with some variety and then narrowing down to quite a few hard-drive related questions that listeners sent in. John and […]

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John and Dave have a fun-filled show today, discussing iPhone photography, iPhone geocaching, Mac syncing, more taming of the Lion Finder, and much much more. Download, press play, and enjoy. It’s free today! Sponsor: Audible: Get a 14-Day FREE Trial of AudibleListener® Gold And 1 Free Download only with this, […]

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This week’s Mac Geek Gab episode finds your two favorite geeks, Dave and John, starting off discussing the reasons and how-tos behind Lion’s new Recovery Partition as well as Internet Recovery, then it’s off to figure out how to edit HTML on your iPad, solving iDevice and Mac syncing issues […]

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Dave and John kick off February’s first Premium episode with discussion about portable iTunes libraries (and their associated woes!), discussing the nuances of setting your iOS Calendar to properly handle time zones, and some quick tips about how to read console logs. Then it’s off to some Cool Stuff Found […]

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Today’s episode has John and Dave talking through flaky trackpads, upgrading laptop RAM, the new AirPort Utility, and emptying the trash. They also discuss tricks that might cause your MacBook’s trackpad to stop working, how to reconfigure your network with multiple routers, and diagnosing shutdown issues related to Lion’s resume […]

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Back from Macworld | iWorld, John and Dave dig into the mailbag to share your tips, your Cool Stuff Found, and then to answer your questions. You don’t want to miss this one, folks! Download it today for free. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Macworld | iWorld How to […]

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John and Dave recorded this live on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Macworld | iWorld allowing audience members to come up with questions to try and stump the geeks! Peppered in between questions were Cool Stuff Found picks from the visits John and Dave each made to the show floor. […]

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Today’s show features your two favorite geeks, Dave Hamilton & John F. Braun, first sharing some tips about managing your iCloud backups (and how to exclude items from them) and seeing — and controlling — which graphics card your Mac uses. Then it’s on to ansewring listener questions about manipulating […]

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Dave, John, and your fellow Mac Geek Gab listeners have TONS of tips to share today. Highlights include managing Lion’s resume, dealing with Apple Customer Relations (versus AppleCare), what to do to ensure a successful clean Lion install, fixing missing icons in your Dock, and flashing your new iMac’s DVD […]

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Dave’s out at CES and he talks about the cool stuff found on the show floor (and elsewhere!) there. Then he and John are off to the races, answering your questions about controlling a Mac with your iPad or iPhone, manually decrypting a FileVault 2 partition, troubleshooting a slowing Handbrake, […]

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This first Premium episode of the year sees Dave and John dig in right out of the gate, answering questions about Lion’s Finder displays, managing energy saver settings automatically, three different questions about the Time Capsule and tons (and tons!) of Cool Stuff Found. All for you, Premium listener. What? […]

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Dave and John Kick off the new year doing their favorite thing and yours: answering your questions and sharing their tips about the Mac and other Apple products. This show’s full of great stuff, as usual, including a discussion about iTunes Match (and solving some quirky problems therein), fixing Safari […]

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John and Dave round out 2011 with this fantastic Premium episode of Mac Geek Gab, discussing using Dropbox to sync preferences (and the associated pitfalls), setting ain important, always-synced mailbox on your iOS devices, virus protection strategies for those running Windows apps, centralizing your media libraries and much, much more, […]

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Dave and John start today’s show by sharing some very useful tips and tricks that you can use in the Finder. Then it’s off to the mailbag to discuss topics including how to better manipulate PDFs, troubleshooting a pixelated Mac display, Calendar sharing, and even a discussion about DMCA notices […]

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Dave and John have put together a fantastic show today, including some (more!) discussion on email management, tricks for truly conquering iCloud, properly extending your WiFi networks, and then the geeks tell you their favorites of all the cases they’ve tried on all their various iDevices and Macs! All this […]

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Dave and John kick off December’s first Premium episode with a fantastic group of questions from all of you fantastic Premium subscribers. They discuss backups (and what you should — and shouldn’t — see), managing the idiosyncracies of iCal and Calendar (on Mac and iOS, respectively), permissions on your Applications […]

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Dave’s back from vacation and he and John dive right back in, answering questions about Photo Stream, iCloud, IMAP mail, FTP Servers on Lion, forcing iTunes to backup locally and much, much more. Download today and enjoy! Sponsor: Disc Label: Stretch your holiday budget with a little of your own […]

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John and Dave are back, and ready to answer, inform, and cogitate all right in front of your … ears! Topics covered today include printing from Mail.app, safely deleting junk mail, backing up your calendar, and continuing to troubleshoot Lion’s oddities. Also included is Dave’s explanation of how he’s running […]

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Dave starts by telling everyone how he and his son built an iOS app in less than 10 minutes, then he and John dive in (sometimes to the deep end!) to teach you all about rebuilding mailboxes in Mail, how to configure your Mac and router firewalls, how to find […]

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Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun are two of the leading experts on all things Mac (and beyond), and listeners from around the world listen to — and rely on — them to help solve their tech problems. Take a listen to today’s Mac Geek Gab to understand exactly why […]

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John and Dave have some fantastic tips and tricks in store for you in this, their first Premium episode of November. Today’s geeky goodness includes learning more about Spotlight, copying your synced photos back from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac, LOTS of help with Time Machine (well, LOTS […]

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Dave and John are back in action, all systems go! Today they cover your questions on backups, FileVault, iCloud, Migration and more. Download today, listen, participate, and enjoy! Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine and split PDFs, reorder and remove PDF pages, […]

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Dave’s traveling at MacTech and BlogWorld Expo this week while John is manning the fort back at TMO Towers East, but that doesn’t stop the two of them from giving you some excellent tips & tricks about solving your Mac problems. Today even includes a special segment on how to […]

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John and Dave round up this month’s second Premium episode with a vengeance. This one might break a record, with your two favorite geeks diving through more Mac and iOS tips and questions than ever before. Buckle up, subscribe (of course!), download and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: […]

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John and Dave dive in to the mailbag, digging out comments and questions about iCloud, iOS 5, Automator, MacBook Pro fans, thumb drive performance, port mapping on your router and much, much more. Download today (it’s free!). Sponsor: Gazelle is THE place to get cash for your used gadgets. Visit […]

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Dave and John kick off the week with another show filled with answering your questions and helping you solve your problems. Your two favorite geeks discuss various topics include how best to migrate iTunes data from one Mac to another in order to preserve the sync states of your various […]

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Dave and John take a departure from their normal course today to share their memories of Steve Jobs and how he impacted their lives, both separately and together. While this is a Premium episode, John and Dave have decided to simply release it to all for anyone who wants to […]

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John and Dave kick off October with this great show talking about how to set up a dual Time Machine setup, tweaking your junk mail settings, fixing apps that don’t want to run, sleeping an iMac with insomnia, and more! Download today — it’s free — and enjoy! Sponsor: TextExpander: […]

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Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun come to you in today’s Mac Geek Gab to help solve listeners’ problems, including why files sometimes don’t stay in the Trash Can, confirming you have enough RAM, working with Lion’s full screen mode, and much, much more. Download today (this episode’s available at […]

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John and Dave start today’s show answering listener questions about Lion’s new versioning features and what that means for the way you interact with documents for affected apps. Then it’s off to migration land, helping a few users with their issues doing so. Cool Stuff Found helps to solve the […]

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September’s second Mac Geek Gab Premium episode launches right into things with John and Dave helping listeners with questions about Spotlight filtering (including where it does and doesn’t apply), Mail issues (including attachments not auto-saving and rules going inactive), and a listener’s daughter who solved the spinning beachball her dad […]

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With time having passed since Lion’s release, John and Dave and the entire Mac Geek Gab community have been pooling their knowledge about the benefits — and pitfalls — associated with the Snow Leopard-to-Lion upgrade process. Dave and John share some of the latest information here today, as well as […]

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John and Dave are back after their schedule hiccup last week due to Hurricane Irene, and they’ve got a whirlwind show for you all today! Lots of great questions came in over the past couple of weeks, including controlling Lion’s desktop order, moving from Aperture to iPhoto, diagnosing Apple Mail.app […]

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Dave and John are back in action after Tropical Storm Irene blew through, and they’ve got a great show to kick off September for you. Premium all the way, your two favorite geeks start by talking about calculating free space properly, Lion tips, and Dave talks about his new experience […]

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John and Dave are back at it, this time with August’s second Premium episode. There are more great Lion tips here than you can shake a stick at, including some hidden Mail shortcut keys, information about Time Machine doing local backups, seeing recent documents per Application, and more. Then your […]

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Dave and John hit mid-August at full stride, answering your questions and sharing tips with you about sending Mail with MobileMe (and how best to configure Mail to do so), Mission Control misbehaving, how iTunes Match will likely work for older, ripped recordings, moving your Time Machine backups, and more. […]

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Today’s Mac Geek Gab episode features your two favorite geeks, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton, answering your questions about controlling tabbing in Mail, preparing for the MobileMe-to-iCloud transition, archiving your Gmail in both Mail.app and on iOS, Safari cookies and more. Some great tips are enclosed here this week […]

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Dave and John are back again this week here with their first Premium show of August. As always, your two favorite geeks walk through answering some tough (but fun!) questions, then off to sharing their tips, your tips, and finally Cool Stuff Found. Don’t miss it! Subscribe to day — […]

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Dave and John kick off August with an absolutely overflowing mailbag. Today’s show kicks off with a healthy serving of tips, including solving a frozen mouse and keyboard, reducing the size of PDFs without killing their quality, and a note from an Apple Genius clarifying more about how they choose […]

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Today’s Premium episode — and July’s last — starts off with some great Mac tips that your fellow listeners have sent in. How to restore battery life, how to revert Lion’s text replacements, validating your backup routine, AppleCare start dates, and more are covered. Then it’s on to John F. […]

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Dave’s back from vacation and he and John dive in and share all the cool OS X Lion tips that they and your fellow listeners have found. There’s some GREAT stuff in this episode folks, including some answers to listener questions, as well. Don’t miss it! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine […]

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This week is a special week because you get TWO Mac Geek Gab episodes instead of just one (and then they’re off next week). Dave and John come back to help solve Mail.app date confusion, keyboard & trackpad freezes, contact syncing problems, and a big discussion about what to — […]

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Dave and John kick off the week helping you prep for Mac OS X Lion, discussing a few tips that will pave the way for your migration to Apple’s 10.7 version of their desktop operating system. Then it’s off to the races with tons of question and answers about all […]

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John and Dave kick off July with this awesome Premium episode. Topics covered include WYSIWYG font menus, controlling Safari’s PDF plugin, various backup questions (including one about backing up across the Internet to a friend’s house), and much, much more. Subscribe today for just US$25 and enjoy an additional two […]

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John and Dave end out June answering your questions and sharing as many tips as possible! Topics covered include setting the iOS default calendar, dealing with CalDAV servers, diagnosing bad RAM (and possibly more!), consolidating movies in iTunes, and much more! This one’s free, folks, so subscribe, download and enjoy. […]

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John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are back at it, this time answering questions from their Premium subscribers. Going a little more in-depth, John and Dave dig into text formatting throughout Mac OS X, pulling data off your iPhone or iPad, disabling virtual memory (hint: don’t do it!), the fate […]

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Dave starts off today’s show talking about how he’s been using his iPhone more and more for turn-by-turn directions, and discusses his picks for the best apps to get the job done. Then he and John discuss the differences between logging out and restarting, a little more about backing up […]

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Today marks six years since John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton released Mac Geek Gab episode 1, and they’re going stronger than ever! Some talk about Lion, lots of security stuff, resetting screen resolutions, diagnosing erratic iBooks, and a great tip about Dashboard (especially for those of you who do […]

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Dave’s at WWDC, John’s back holding down the fort, and your two geeks dive right in answering your questions and solving your problems. Topics include OS X Lion (no more “Mac” in that name!), File Vault 2, dual-booting your Mac, Bluetooth, Time Machine, migration, and more! Subscribe to this (it’s […]

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John and Dave (and Pilot Pete) kick off June with this fantastic Premium episode of your Mac Geek Gab. Topics are, as always, all over the place based on the questions that you (and other listeners, of course!) have sent in. Some highlights include learning how to zip folders for […]

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Your two favorite geeks were simply inundated with feedback from many aspects of Mac Geek Gab 331, so today they are joined by Pilot Pete (making this all threes all around) to address those and dig a little deeper on a few of the issues from that show, including using […]

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It’s time for another Premium edition of Mac Geek Gab. Reserved exclusively for paying members of the Mac Geek Gab community, today John and Dave dig deep into solving problems with startup items (one listener wants to get rid of them, another wants to get them back!), they look at […]

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Like clockwork, indeed, your two favorite geeks are back for this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode. John and Dave help you answer your questions, like restoring missing Finder icons, deleting directly from Smart Playlists in iTunes, managing your photos with just an iPad and a camera (and not your computer!), […]

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Your two favorite Mac geeks are back for a second-installment with this week’s Premium episode. Discussing Dropbox security, rearranging Login Items, how to manage your Mac’s menubar, home networking and more, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton keep you informed and entertained. Subscribe today, support the guys, and learn in […]

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With all of you listeners keeping their mailboxes full, John and Dave have packed another fantastic show together for you. This one answers questions about two recent security threats, then moves on to helping you and your listening brethren with Mail.app rules, spinning disks, kernel extensions, migration assistant and more. […]

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John and Dave join up yet again for you, answering your Mac questions and solving your problems! Topics today include starting up after a power failure, renaming extensions, choosing processors, killing the Dock icon, and more. It’s quite a range of subject matter, but all related to your daily computing […]

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John and Dave head into this last Premium episode of April talking about managing your Mac’s menubar, why some boot disks can boot all Macs — and why some can’t, changing your default Mail client, playing specific movies with specific apps, and lots, lots more! Subscribe today, support your two […]

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Mac Geek Gab is the show that answers your questions, shares your tips, and helps you learn even more about your Mac and other Apple devices. This week, hosts John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton certainly deliver on that mission! Dave discusses how he used his iPad for his first […]

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Your two favorite geeks are in top form today! Listen as John and Dave take your Mac questions, solve your problems, share your tips, fill you in on Cool Stuff Found, and more. Topics include sharing apps amongst different iOS devices, managing multiple inboxes from Mail.app, cleaning up your Time […]

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What to do when your Mac forgets its window positions? Migrating iTunes to a new computer? Sending your Mac in for repair? Want to import your data from one Mac to another? Have a question of your own? No fear, your geeks… are here! John and Dave take these questions […]

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As always, your two favorite geeks are here to start the week! John and Dave dive right in and start helping listeners answer their questions about keyboard modifier keys, custom Finder icons, why Time Machine grows to fast (and how to stop it!) and more. This show’s packed full of […]

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Dave and John go straight to the mailbag this week, sharing some comments about security (including how to better secure your Facebook account), cleaning scratched CDs, and (finally!) a utility for finding what apps are truly keeping your disk(s) from ejecting! Then it’s question time, and your two favorite geeks […]

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Dave and John come together for March’s second Premium show to answer a burning question: Will my Mac run Lion? They also dig through a few (unrelated but coincidental) questions about both SSD and RAM needs, answer a question about ejecting a pesky DVD from your Mac, what it means […]

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Dave’s back from South By Southwest, he talks a little about that, and then he and John dive into an epic Cool Stuff Found episode. You definitely don’t want to miss this one! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without […]

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John and Dave answer your questions, share your tips, solve your problems and help you learn more and more about the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and related software and technology. Today’s show features your two favorite geeks talking about iPhones not appearing in iTunes (and how to fix it), how to […]

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Dave and John bring you LOTS of goodness this week answering your questions and sharing your tips. They discuss adding a second Mac to Time Machine, converting MP3 audiobooks for use in iTunes, (im)proper hard drive volume names, share some iPhone and Aperture tips, and even share a bit about […]

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Dave’s back from vacation and boy howdy do he and John have a ton of great tips to share, questions to answer, and more! Dave checked out not one, not two, not three, but four different personal WiFi hotspot options on his trip and lives to tell the tale. Then […]

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Dave and John answer listener questions about iTunes syncing and moving libraries, docking your MacBook, fixing an iSight, resolving MobileMe issues, traveling with an iPad, DHCP lease advice, and more. Subscribe today, support your two favorite geeks (it’s just US$25 for 6 months) and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff […]

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John and Dave are busy again this week, answering your questions about Time Machine drives, Safari’s Activity window, a wonky screen saver, and why several listeners’ Macs might be freezing. A comment from a listener about Apple upgrading a MacBook Pro to 6GB when 4GB is the officially supported configuration […]

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The mailbag was overflowing and John and Dave have done their best to pour through it all for you. Your two favorite geeks answer questions about capturing web video, how to force-restart your Mac from the Terminal, Network Storage and Time Machine, RAM installation, PDF creation and more. This is […]

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John and Dave are back from Macworld Expo and come out of the gate strong with this, the first Premium episode for February. They discuss using the Time Capsule as a shared network disk, capturing audio in various ways, your Mac’s Stealth Mode, resetting and preventing duplicates with MobileMe and […]

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John and Dave took the stage and closed out Macworld Expo on Saturday, and they have the sound — and video! — to prove it! Download the audio or watch the video right here live. It took a lot of work from a lot of people at both Macworld.com and […]

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Dave and John have put together a fantastic show for you today, discussing solving some pesky Address Book MobileMe sync issues, what to do when your power light flashes, IMAP and Trash behavior, ripping Blu-ray discs on your Mac, and more. Subscribe, support your two favorite geeks, download and enjoy! […]

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Dave and John have some great answers to your questions, including how to open all browser links in new windows, sharing hotel internet, wired vs. wireless network extensions, removing [Gmail] from Mail.app’s IMAP display, and more. Plus, they share with you some listener tips about ejecting disks and software updates […]

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The queue was overstuffed, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to get the stuff out with another Cool Stuff Found show! Too much to mention here in the description, just trust us that you’ll want to listen to this show! Download today, listen… and then go check out […]

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John and Dave both finally took the plunge and migrated to the new MobileMe Calendars, then moved some shared calendars from Google over to MobileMe and tested that out, too. Hear them tell their tales and explain the differences during the show. Then it’s on to answering your questions and […]

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How do John and Dave ring in the new year? They do it by answering your questions, sharing your tips, and solving your problems. Come see why Mac Geek Gab is one of the most popular Mac podcasts in existence! In today’s episode you can learn about UPSs, how to […]

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An unscheduled — and unscripted — show today for all of you before your two favorite geeks take their holiday break. John got his new Mac Mini and tells the tale of his migration to it from his G5, lots of tips there. Dave has been working with the Drobo […]

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John and Dave discuss tracking Mail.app’s rule processing, dealing with small web page fonts, managing SMTP server ports, and backing up IMAP mail. Additionally, they talk through using and migrating to the new MobileMe CalDAV calendar and why you should — or shouldn’t — bother to do it. A great […]

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Answering your questions about hard drive corruption, printing issues, mail, firewalls, and more, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton are your RATGOCs for the day (Reasonable and Trusted Geeks of Choice). Subscribe, support your favorite RATGOC, and spread some holiday cheer. Oh, and hey, you’ll learn something about your Mac […]

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Dave and John talk about setting and sizing Mail.app’s preview pane, a really easy way to change your short username, merging iTunes and iPhoto libraries from multiple sources, editing your menu bar, router speeds, maintenance scripts and lots, lots more. Add in a healthy dose of holiday cheer and you’ve […]

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John and Dave nearly break their record today and answer a ton of your questions in this fantastic episode of Mac Geek Gab. Starting with five (yes, five!) answers to comparing folders, your two favorite geeks then move on to answer a few iPhoto questions, discuss syncing Notes between your […]

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John and Dave are back after their Thanksgiving break and have put together a fantastic show for you. Well, YOU have put together a fantastic show for them, because it’s your questions about converting Word and Pages documents, printer issues, splitting and sharing USB and Ethernet, and more that are […]

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John and Dave celebrate their 300th episode by assembling a cast of some of their favorite Mac podcasters and personalities. Listen in as Ted Landau, Adam Christianson, Michael Johnston and Pilot Pete join your two favorite geeks. The cast shares their computing histories, favorite Mac tips, and more! This was […]

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John and Dave are back with a great show today filled with some fantastic answers. First a tip that (here’s the free giveaway) indicates that WPA does protect you from Firesheep’s antics, then it’s on to fixing pesky iTunes firewall dialogs, killing processes, preference fixing and more. Subscribe today, support […]

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It’s time for another Cool Stuff Found episode. Yep, folks, John and Dave bring you a TON of great tips, software, tricks, and apps to make your computing life — and, indeed, your life in general — smoother and more fun! You won’t want to miss this so download today […]

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John and Dave have put together a killer Premium show for all of their loyal subscribers today. Topics covered include sending mail remotely, VPN needs for the average user, how Xgrid works, preference problems and much, much more. As always, there’s simply too much to list, so support your favorite […]

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John and Dave have put together another great show this week. Highlights include answering one of Dave’s favorite tricks as your two favorite geeks discuss pasting with and without formatting included, also a discussion on automounting drives that leads into some great tips for storing your iTunes library on Network […]

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John and Dave come to you today with a fantastic mix of questions, comments, tips and geekery! Topics include customizing the top bar in the FInder, CD Burner issues, figuring out how much RAM you have (and how you can upgrade), solving Bonjour problems, and fixing a bootup problem or […]

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John and Dave troubleshoot your wireless problems, help with iLife’s help, discuss previous recipients in Mail, a cost-effective SSD alternative, and lots, lots more. Subscribe (it’s free!), download, sit back, and enjoy AND learn from your two favorite geeks. Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed […]

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In this week’s Premium episode, Dave and John answer your questions about emptying a pesky trash can, solving calendar data problems, why to still use MobileMe, managing your podcasts, and more. Great show this week. Subscribe today for $25 and support your two favorite Mac geeks in the process! Note: […]

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John and Dave kick off your week answering your questions and solving your Mac, Apple, and iPhone problems. Topics include setting up multiple routers, fixing iPhone calendars, streaming your Mac to/from your TiVo, and more. Subscribe today (this episode is free!) and enjoy! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way […]

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The Mac Geek Gab podcast is the show where YOU write the agenda! Today your geeks answer your questions and share your tips about DVD Region changes, customizing the Finder’s Places, Power settings for your Mac, Push Gmail, and lots, lots more. Download today (this one’s free) and enjoy! Sponsor: […]

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John and Dave kick off this first Premium episode of October with lots of goodies, including discussing some creative ways to sync calendars, the best practices for nuking & paving your Mac, plus some listener comments about using Windows-only webcams on the Mac, as well as a great comment about […]

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John and Dave kick off October with a great show, answering your questions, solving your problems, and even postulating on a few Mac-related technical quandaries. You don’t want to miss this one. Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile On My Mac: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine and […]

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Yes, folks, it’s time again for one of your favorite Mac Geek Gab segments: Cool Stuff Found. Today it’s an entire show packed with all the stuff you and your favorite geeks have found in the last month. Listen and find all kinds of stuff you — and your Mac […]

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John and Dave discuss using the old Apple Pro Speakers on newer Macs (good luck!), Time Machine issues when moving disks between Macs, syncing tasks/todos from your Mac to your iPhone, Mac HD webcams, and multiple clipboards. Subscribe today — it’s cheap, just $25 for 6 months — and enjoy! […]

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Dave and John answer your questions about AirPort problems, share your tips about iPhoto usage, answer questions about sharing speakers amongst multiple output devices (even across a network!), and more. Subscribe today and download this episode for free! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It […]

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John and Dave have put together a fantastic show for you this week. They talk about how to verify Time Machine backups, managing swap — and sleep — files on your Mac, how and why to create a new user test account, checking your power consumption, how to use multiple […]

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John and Dave talk and troubleshoot video issues, motherboard issues, and connecting to a headless Mac. Then it’s time for a discussion about tracking email recipients, and Dave even tells his crazy story about the guy who had gremlins in his computer — and got ‘em out! Don’t miss it. […]

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This episode’s topics discussed — and solved! — include iPhoto library management and troubleshooting, getting Spotlight to index again, discussing how much swap is too much, and more. John and Dave dig into all this and more in a way that not only solves your problems, but helps you to […]

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John and Dave have a great discussion today answering your questions, sharing your tips, and more. Topics include tweaking Safari’s settings to load your custom tabs, resolving IR remote issues, an excellent primer on using Terminal Commands, Resetting mobileMe, and more. Subscribe today, support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy! […]

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John and Dave answer reader questions about managing iTunes music and libraries, helping listeners with sleep issues, troubleshooting AirPort and more. Then there are a few follow-up questions about PowerLine and how best to use it, plus some tips and thoughts from previous shows. Finally, Dave wraps it up telling […]

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John and Dave kick off the week with a podcast full of your questions, their answers, combined tips, and valuable stories from the lives of your two favorite geeks! First it’s Dave and John answering questions about dealing with multiple iTunes accounts and best practices for prolonging the life of […]

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Dave has a MacBook Pro tale of woe to tell, then it’s off to listener questions and tips. Today’s topics include updating an unconnected Mac, sending mail from alternate addresses through Gmail, a question about hiding your IP address, and more! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: The MacJury Mac […]

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It’s time for another Cool Stuff Found episode, and John and Dave deliver for sure! Some great things, including a replacement for the discontinued Visual Hub! Definitely download, tune in, and absorb this one! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, […]

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John and Dave kick off August with a show that combines your feedback about previous topics with their answers and thoughts about new topics. Subjects covered include Mail tips, securing your backups (in some very creative ways!), managing videos, and more. Definitely check it out! Sponsor: Disc Label: Stretch your […]

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Dave and John answer some great questions today, including how best to have Time Machine only backup a fraction of your hard drive, fixing some permissions problems, securely shipping your hard drives and sensitive data, what to disable when you visit a hotel (or public hot spot) and more. Subscribe […]

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Straight from the weekend into a show just for you, John and Dave have LOTS to cover today, including your tips and suggestions for a few previously-discussed topics, then it’s onto a Time Machine question, 10.6.4 troubleshooting, iCal digging, and more. Subscribe to this feed for free and enjoy! Sponsor: […]

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John and Dave are back with an action-packed (and info-packed!) show just for you. Lots of mail questions (both on the Mac and on the iPad!), troubleshooting Fonts, RAM, and a whole lot more! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, […]

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Dave and John answer your questions and solve your Mac (and iPad, and iPhone, and…) problems! Topics today include finding (and removing) that pesky Safari wallpaper, best ways to begin programming on the Mac (and iPhone, and iPad, and…), best practices for migrating to a new machine, and getting your […]

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Dave and John answer your questions and share your tips (and their tips) with topics including lightning (and what it means to you and your computer), issues updating third-party software, understanding error numbers, solving time machine problems and more! Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility – if you’re not […]

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John and Dave end out June with this packed Premium episode. Topics include AppleCare advice and discounts, setting your own shortcut keys, advice for Mac consultants, and more! If you’re not already subscribed, it’s just $25 for 6 months of additional content from your two favorite geeks! Note: Shownotes are […]

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The mailbag overfloweth, and your geeks do their best to get through it and answer all your questions, including emptying pesky trashes, printing to non-bonjour print servers, external projector display issues, helping revive a sick Mac Mini, and lots, lots more! Subscribe, download today’s episode (it’s free now!) and enjoy! […]

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The Cool Stuff Found has simply piled too high, which means it’s time for an episode just chock full of all these tips, apps, and tidbits that will undoubtedly help make your Mac and Apple-centric computing life a better place. Download today and enjoy! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy […]

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For this first Premium episode of June, John and Dave talk through all KINDS of topics, answering your questions about Mac disk tools, iPad documents, runaway Rosettas, Mac Spyware, and more. Subscribe today (it’s only $25 for 6 months!), support your two favorite geeks, and enjoy! Note: Shownotes are complete! […]

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With WWDC out of the way, your two favorite Mac geeks come together to answer your questions and solve your problems. Additionally, Dave shares some first-hand experience with upgrading and migrating Snow Leopard-based Macs, and how things are different now. Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS […]

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Dave’s out at WWDC, John’s back in the home office, and your two favorite geeks talk through WWDC, WiFi issues, travel stories, and more! Sponsor: GoToAssist® Express: Instantly view and control customer computers with secure, easy-to-use GoToAssist® Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: […]

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Dave and John kick off June with an episode chock full of tips shared and questions answered. Sponsor: Disc Label: Custom CDs and DVDs of music and photos, with great-looking labels and cases, make wonderful gifts. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try […]

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John and Dave wrap up May with this Premium episode chock full of juicy info, tips, and answers to your questions! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Detect external displays with the keyboard Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts (via Apple) SwitchResX The Cuckoo’s Egg Mach […]

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A couple of themes emerged this week, including WiFi problems, file & storage concerns, batteries, and more. Check out what your favorite geeks — and their listeners — have to say about all this! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that […]

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John and Dave are back with a huge list of Cool Stuff Found both from you AND from your two favorite geeks. Then it’s off to some tips and follow-ups from previous episodes and, if time, even a question or two. Come join the fun, folks… this one is action-packed! […]

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Your two favorite geeks are back again this week, this time with a Premium show answering yet more of your questions and sharing a plethora of tips! Topics include AirPort forgetfulness, browsing history, key remapping, and many, many acronyms explained for your pleasure! Subscribe, download, and enjoy today! Note: Shownotes […]

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Dave and John have a busy show today, answering your questions about Address Book duplicates, disappearing desktop icons, how to time your Mac upgrades, SSD write cycle limits, additional Dropbox hints and tips, and more! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A […]

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Dave and John kick off May discussing sleep and screen saver issues, resource forks, MacBook Pro upgrades, Quicken comments, Bookmark Syncing and more! Subscribe and download today! Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility – if you’re not using it, you’re wasting time. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way […]

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Wrapping up the month of April, John and Dave bring this Friday-afternoon Premium edition show straight to you (and for you…). Today your two favorite geeks talk through keyboard management, why you can run more than 4GB of RAM with a 32-bit kernel, a non-booting iMac, parental domain blocking, Mac […]

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Dave and John answer your questions about remote bookmark availability, Time Capsule concerns, Screen dimming, and Spotlight security issues. This one’s chock full of great info, including some tips from Dave’s recent travels. Subscribe and download today! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable […]

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John and Dave come to you after recording live, with video, for this special episode 256. This week your two favorite geeks talk through their history of connecting to other computers, discussing modems, acoustic couplers, and more! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. […]

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Dave and John share some new items in the Cool Stuff Found list, then answer questions about Dropbox, Time Machine, Backups, Quality of Service, Pages, and lots of discussion about various cool Mac utilities. Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Exchange + Repair Extension Programs AppleSerialNumberInfo Service and Repair Mouse […]

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John and Dave have a TON to go through this week. The mailbag was overflowing with your follow-ups and tips from previous weeks, so your two favorite geeks discuss those and answer some of your questions. First, though, they talk through having — and solving — some 10.6.3-related issues as […]

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John and Dave have an agenda longer than BOTH of their arms put together today, so Pilot Pete joins the show, too, to lend a hand (and an arm!). Lots happening in the Mac and Apple universe this week, and that means lots of questions and tips for your two […]

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John and Dave end the month of March with this episode discussing the default settings of both Microsoft Word and Pages, and some issues with both, then they move on to some important nuances when choosing a format for your hard drives. Also discussed are streaming audio to multiple sets […]

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Dave’s back from South by Southwest, and he and John talk through your questions, problems, and share your tips. Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2 — Real speakers designed for portable audio players that deliver astonishing sound (and don’t cost a fortune). You can’t get better sound for your […]

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Dave’s in Austin for SXSW, but your geeks brave the hotel bandwidth and bring you this episode of the Mac Geek Gab. Topics include Time Machine, measuring network performance, and more! Don’t miss it. Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE […]

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John and Dave come to you on this Friday morning for the first Premium show of March. This one’s full of great info, including how to manage login items, spotlight, and Safari’s default search engine. Then your geeks get into a good primer discussion for how to safely use the […]

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John and Dave back this week, and John’s done a LOT of upgrades on his end. There are a ton of tips to share, too. Don’t miss it! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will change your life, without changing the way you work. […]

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John and Dave dig and then dig some more to tell you about all the Cool Stuff Found that crossed their paths over the past few weeks. Then it’s off to sharing your tips and answering your questions in this excellent episode of Mac Geek Gab! Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile […]

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Dave and John are back for this second Mac Geek Gab Premium episode for February. Lots of juicy stuff today, including POP vs IMAP, Annotating PDFs, Startup Chimes, Safari toolbars, and a quick refresher on SSDs. Subscribe today and enjoy! Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: StartupSound.prefPane Code to silence the […]

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The mailbag is overflowing, and John and Dave do their best to get through as much of your feedback as possible. A common theme this week is prepping your Mac for sale or service, and your two favorite geeks talk through that as well as sharing some listener tips on […]

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John and Dave took the Main Stage last Thursday just as the show floor opened at Macworld Expo and recorded Mac Geek Gab 243 to a packed house. The two shared their thoughts on some of their show-floor picks, then went on to take questions from the audience which, to […]

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John and Dave are back from Macworld Expo, ready to roll. They share their thoughts on the show, answer your iTunes questions and share your iTunes tips (including something close to the Holy Grail…), then off to discuss routers, BlueTooth issues, and more! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer […]

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Dave and John are back for a second time this week, talking about Keychain passwords, the pros and cons of admin accounts, personal finance software options, comparing VirtualBox with others, and more! Don’t miss it, download today! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. It will […]

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Dave and John dig into the mailbag and discuss a few issues of sleepless Macs, managing system preferences, defragmentation and then a great Cool Stuff Found segment. Don’t miss it – download today! Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile On My Mac: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine […]

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John and Dave share your questions and tips regarding all this Mac and, of course, can’t help but spend a little time talking about the recently-announced iPad from Apple. Plus, John gets into not one but TWO great rants (you’ll never think of “bumper cars” the same after hearing this!). […]

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This week John and Dave turn it over to you, the listeners, to share all the tips, thoughts, follow-ups and responses you’ve had to recent shows. There were so many good tidbits in the mailbag over the past week or so that it made sense to devote a whole show […]

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As has become tradition, once per year Macworld Expo’s Paul Kent comes on the Mac Geek Gab to give us his info, perspective and most importantly his vision of the show this year. Tune in and spend some time with Paul as he tells us what they’ve cooked up and […]

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In today’s episode of The Mac Geek Gab, John and Dave answer questions relating to Gmail issues, discuss the benefits of IMAP mail servers, network drive usage, RAID storage, extending an ethernet network, connecting your Mac to a projector and more! Note: Shownotes are complete! Stuff mentioned: Help Haiti earthquake […]

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John and Dave take this snowy New England Monday afternoon to dig through the mailbag, answering questions and sharing tips about things including encoding video on your Mac, the telltale signs of damaged preference files (and how to fix them!), getting a locked-up Mac to speak again, and much, much […]

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Dave’s back from CES with tales to tell, John has his own successful tales of printing woes, and then it’s onto your tips, Cool Stuff Found, and sharing one computer amongst family members. All this… and LOTS more… available to download for free! Sponsor: Yojimbo: Your effortless, reliable information organizer […]

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It’s a new year and your favorite Mac geek podcast hosts are back in action, on schedule, and with a show chock FULL of tasty tidbits, questions, answers and, of course, cool stuff found. Want to learn how to manage application windows like a ninja? Curious about using NTFS? Migrating […]

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Dave Hackintoshed a Dell Mini 10v over the weekend, and he and John talk through that process — it’s easier than you might think! Then he and John answer some of your questions and share your tips with topics including swap files, pageouts, shutdown scripts, finding IP addresses and much, […]

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John and Dave take this Monday morning opportunity to answer and share as many of your questions as is possible in the time given! Today they talk about Networks, scanning for missing printers, checking out Mail connection problems, fixing spotlight, and much, much more. Of course, your two favorite geeks […]

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Starting a new phase for the Mac Geek Gab, this marks the inaugural episode of the Mac Geek Gab Premium. We've had listeners asking for more content, and we've also had listeners offering to support the show directly. We certainly appreciate our sponsors, and the sponsored-shows will continue. This is […]

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John and Dave talk through the answers to your tough questions, including those about Mail, printing problems, Handbrake settings for movie-to-iPhone conversions, and Windows video settings on your Mac. Subscribe today! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for […]

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Some great listener questions, tips, and especially Cool Stuff Found highlight this week's episode. John and Dave take you through all of it, ensuring you understand that which is mentioned. Want to know how to measure your Internet bandwidth? Want to sort your Safari Bookmarks? Need to tweak your Menu […]

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John and Dave come straight out of the US Thanksgiving holiday and into your ears, hearts, and heads sharing both their AND your Mac knowledge tips, queries, and concerns. Topics include troubleshooting Safari, saving your iDisk, Monitoring internet usage with AirPort Base Stations, and not one but two great utilities […]

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Dave's back from vacation and he and John have a show packed with info, tips, and tricks just for you. Answering your questions about ethernet, time machine, mail drafts, and software updates they make sure you understand the “why” behind the “how to.” This week's episode also includes listener solutions […]

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A special weekend show with tons of great info. Dave shares his initial thoughts on the Magic Mouse, then he and John dig into some more information about MacBook (and MacBook Pro) removable batteries, including what constitutes a “cycle” and dissecting AppleCare's battery replacement policies. Then its on to your […]

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The mailbags were full this week, folks, and John and Dave do their best to tackle everything that came in. Voicemail, email, and Twitter messages lead your favorite geeks through fixing Mail.app sounds, opening files with different apps, sleep and battery advice, what locum is, and more Mac and iPhone […]

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Your two favorite Mac geeks come together yet again to share your tips, answer your questions and solve your problems. Regularly voted one of the best Mac podcasts on iTunes, you won't want to miss this week's episode. John and Dave answer questions about AirPort Express in hotels, keyboards acting […]

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Recovered (or at least recovering!) from their travels to BlogWorld Expo, John and Dave serve up a healthy dose of gab, geek-style, all the while translating into terms for everyone to understand. Topics discussed include multi-platform IM clients, Snow Leopard sleeping issues, USB hard drives, Flash malfunctioning, and two products […]

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John and Dave are in Las Vegas for BlogWorld Expo 2009 and deliver this week's show together from the hotel. Being on the road doesn't stop them, though, and the show goes through all your questions, troubles, tips and more. Plus, John shares his tale of woe… and the resolution […]

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Snow Leopard's QuickLook crashes: solved. Bad fonts showing up in FireFox? Solved. Wireless passwords? Found! John and Dave answer all your questions, then it's on to sharing your tips about ground hums, clipboard managers and more! Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile On My Mac: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images […]

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John and Dave interview Dave Cynkin and Rick Calvert of BlogWorld Expo, and secretly (or perhaps not so!) try to convert Rick to the Mac. After the interview, Dave and John get back to MGG proper form and answer your questions and share your tips. Subscribe today and don't miss […]

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Dave and John talk through a slew of Cool Stuff Found, including Snow Leopard Option Key tricks, the toolbar, multiple clipboards, eSATA and making Snow Leopard more stable. Then it's on to answering your questions, and the fun continues with syncing, Dual Layer DVDs, Ground hum and more. John attended […]

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John and Dave are back after a well-deserved one-episode break with all your Mac goodness. Lots of Cool Stuff Found from both your favorite geeks and all of you listeners, plus we've seen updates to Snow Leopard, iTunes, and even the iPhone deserves a mention. All that and more right […]

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Snow Leopard arrived for everyone over the weekend and John and Dave go through what they found as well as sharing quite a few things all of YOU found, as well. Subscribe today and don't miss another episode! Sponsor: TextExpander: The customizable typing shortcut utility – if you’re not using […]

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John and Dave are back at it. Snow Leopard WILL be here this Friday, and John and Dave go through some preliminary steps to help you prepare for the move. There's also a new forum for MGG listeners and hosts to hang out here at TMO, plus more Mac geeky […]

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The topics of this week's episode are wide-ranging, including how to deal with the large files created by Mac OS X's unix underpinnings, preparing a bit for Snow Leopard, digging deeper into Time Machine, and John, Dave and Michael all installed SSD drives over the weekend. Subscribe today for free […]

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John and Dave are at it again, this time discussing boot issues, sleep issues, hardware detection, RAM usage, Network settings, WiFi diagnoses and more. Subscribe today and don't miss another episode! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for […]

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This week a series of seemingly unrelated questions came in all with issues related to bad hardware… or at least seems so on the surface before your two favorite Mac Geeks dissect them and help get to the answer! Then John and Dave have some follow-ups from recent shows discussing […]

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Your favorite Mac geeks, John and Dave, are back with a show chock full of questions, tips, Mac goodness and more! Hear them talk through their solutions for unmounting disks on shutdown, manging network configurations, resolving sync issues, and more. They also share tips and tricks about screen recording, Disk […]

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This episode is chock full of your favorite geeks talking about your favorite topic: the Mac! First they answer some listener questions and share listener feedback about logging in, sleeping, powerline, and activity monitor. Then it's time to revisit two recent favorites: ExpressCard/34 and SSD. Yep, there's more to be […]

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John and Dave answer your questions and share tips about iTunes libraries, iLife and iPhoto support, Resetting Mac OS X’s Printing System, System Maintenance Scripts, and then a follow-up discussion of SSD drives for your Mac. John also talks about some Cool Stuff Found at a recent PepCom show. Subscribe […]

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Dave and John answer reader questions about b/g clients degrading 802.11n networks, hard drive troubleshooting, ExpressCard slot uses, stalling downloads, virtual memory on the iPhone, and Dave talks about his experience using a RunCore SSD drive on his MacBook Pro. Subscribe today for free and enjoy! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine […]

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Should you keep iTunes on your boot drive? If not, then where? How best to migrate from a PowerPC to an Intel Mac? How do I monitor bandwidth that each application on my Mac is using? Why won't images appear in my email? All these questions are answered — and […]

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John and Dave are back in the TMO Towers East this week answering listener questions, sharing tips, and more. Topics include automounting disks, setting default apps for documents, starting to program on the Mac, repartitioning and more. One item of note is a discussion about cable modems, their signal strengths, […]

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Dave and John chat for you about the WWDC keynote, Dave’s travels, and the hardware released from Apple today. Subscribe for free and never miss another episode from your favorite geeks! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for […]

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John and Dave took the show back to Talkshoe, this time incorporating some pre-prepped material along with the live questions and comments. The live aspect brings some additional spontaneity and yet still the same geeks you know and love. Definitely not an episode you’ll want to miss! Sponsor: Disc Label […]

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Dave and John start with some cool stuff found that they just couldn’t get to last week, then move on to continue the wireles network setup discussion with some great tidbits of info. After that, they start answering questions, discussing battery maintenance and more. Subscribe today for free! Sponsor: Audio Engine: […]

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Dave and John talk about the latest Mac OS X 10.5.7 update (and the path it took John to get there!), then move into a valuable and entertaining discussion about planning and setting up your wireless/AirPort network. Subscribe today for free and don’t miss another episode again! Sponsor: Circus Ponies Notebook: […]

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Great advice from your favorite Mac Geeks starts out with a discussion on best practices for dealing with Technical Support reps, then dives into a virtual pile of Cool Stuff Found by all of you. Subscribe today for free and don’t miss another episode! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength […]

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John and Dave do their best tonight to keep up with the overflowing mailbag by answering your questions and sharing your tips about wireless access, booting from external drives, RAM upgrades, USB devices, and fixing Time Machine bundles. Also some cool stuff found, including Pogoplug, Runcore SSD drives, Fission, Hazel […]

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Your favorite Mac geeks celebrated their 200th episode by “airing” the taping of the show live on TalkShoe, complete with listener interaction. Great stuff here, as always, and the show has an interesting real-time vibe to it, as well! Topics include WiFi, Time Machine, Time Capsule, cron/launchd, Mouse acceleration, and […]

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John and Dave, live (to tape, er, hard disk!) discussing your tips, questions, queries, concerns, and favorite Mac apps! Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Note: Shownotes are complete! Greenspring Townhomes DD-WRT Linksys WRT150N Wireless-N Home Router BSSID […]

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More Dock tips, backup strategies, long-haul WiFi, and general troubleshooting questions about your Mac round out this week’s episode with your favorite geeks, John and Dave. Subscribe for free today! Sponsor:BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. A text power tool for everyone! Note: […]

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Dave and John are back in the saddle for another Monday evening filled with Mac geekery of all sorts, including answering your questions, solving your problems, and sharing your tips! This week’s episode includes a healthy focus on Mac OS X’s Dock, including a few tricky ways to customize it […]

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John and Dave are at it again for a special second scheduling-induced show this week! This time they’ve got real-world stories to share and tips from all of you. Of course, a few listener questions will be answered, as well, rounding out today’s weekend show! Sponsor:Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and […]

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More WiFi wisdom, questions, and love from your favorite geeks and all of their great listeners! Dave and John are back with an audio-comment-filled show that also covers Dave’s trip to South by Southwest, some RAM upgrade options, and more. Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on […]

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John and Dave discuss solutions for listeners’ AirPort problems, full hard drives, what to do when sending a laptop in for repair and more. Then they share listener tips for connecting to NTFS file systems and decompressing RAR archives. Send in your question and the geeks will likely get you […]

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Dave and John have a lot on the agenda for this week’s episode, including (but certainly not limited to!) Safari 4 beta, Switcher questions, formatting large drives, routers, and podcast management. Subscribe for free today and never miss an episode again! Sponsor:PDFpenfromSmile On My Mac: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add […]

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John and Dave are here delivering all kinds of stuff today. A quick follow-up on the Drobo, including some listener tips, then some Time Machine discussion, which leads into listener questions about DVDs, Quality of Service, hiding the Dock, and more. Subscribe for free today and don’t miss another episode! […]

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Dave set up the Drobo and DroboShare this weekend, and even played with some DroboApps, so he and John take some time to talk through his experiences and the devices themselves. Then it’s on to listener feedback and questions, including some iPod-related podcast-playing tips, how best to display mounted shares […]

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Listener questions answered, tips shared and more, with topics including syncing files and calendars using DropBox and MobileMe, migrating to a new Mac, and sharing an AirPort connection. Subscribe today for free! Sponsor:PDFpenfromSmile On My Mac: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. Add text, images and signatures, combine and split PDFs, reorder […]

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John and Dave answer your questions, solve your problems, and share your tips! This episode has them talking through converting video files, watching your Mac on TV (yep!), some file sharing for both Macs and Windows, and lots more. Subscribe today for free! Sponsor:Audio Engine: Audioengine A5 and A2—Real speakers […]

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Dave starts off discussing a strange issue with his monitor setup and how he got it resolved, then he and John are on to the latest Safari vulnerability, some updates and corrections from listeners about previous shows, and they wrap up talking about some new gadgets and toys they’ve been […]

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Back from Macworld Expo, John and Dave have a relatively “normal” show for you this week. First they cover a few remaining items from Macworld Expo, including the upcoming BusyCal and a virtual machine from Sun. Then they move on to answer your questions about extending and enhancing WiFi connections, […]

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Live again from the podcast stage at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, John and Dave talk about the coolest stuff they’ve found on the show floor, and then of course take some listener/attendee questions. LOTS of fun to be had here, folks! Note: Shownotes are complete! Macworld Expo Mac Observer […]

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Live from the podcast stage at Macworld Expo, John and Dave share their thoughts about the keynote announcements, wax poetic about Macworld Expo, and even take listener questions live from the crowd! Note: Shownotes are complete! Macworld 2009 Keynote Live Coverage of the Macworld Expo Keynote Address by Phil […]

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John and Dave have arrived in San Francisco for Macworld Expo and recorded today’s show from the hotel room. Everything’s shaping up to be a great show, and John and Dave talk through their experiences and thoughts about it. Then it’s on to some security certificate clarifications as well as […]

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In this final show of the year before heading off to San Francisco for Macworld Expo, John and Dave start by sharing the tips that they — and you! — have acquired over the years attending trade shows. Listen for advice from the pros on how to survive the big […]

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John and Dave sync up for a crazy show in this crazy holiday week. The questions run all over from dual monitors to security certificates to MobileMe and everything in between. Dave even chimes in with a classic rant about MobileMe (did you think he wouldn’t??). This is one for […]

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Dave’s back from vacation and he and John are back in action answering your questions and solving your problems. But first they talk about today’s announcement from Apple about their plans for pulling out of future Macworld Expos. This show goes from basic to geeky and back, all while your […]

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In this special-edition MGG, Dave interviews Paul Kent, VP of IDG and head honcho for Macworld Expo. Dave and Paul talk through all the new stuff coming at the Expo and also discuss fixes that IDG has put in place for WiFi, Edge, 3G, and pass pick-up/registration. Definitely one you […]

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Back in action before Dave heads on vacation, he and John go through as many of your questions and tips as they can during this action-packed episode of Mac Geek Gab. With topics like Time Capsule bridge mode, sending email from remote locations, finding out – and fixing – those […]

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John and Dave are local in New Hampshire, no bandwidth issues to get in the way today! Just a straight-ahead podcast answering your questions, helping you change permissions, re-enable Airport, suss out GigE versus FireWire speeds, and even a follow-up on encrypting your data. Good stuff! Subscribe for free today. […]

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John and Dave talk about restoring icons in Finder windows, the merits of OpenDNS, Defragging (and a geeky sidebar!), Leopard’s slow network browse refreshes, software updates, and more! Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Sponsor:Audible: Get a 14-Day […]

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Dave’s doing the show from Austin this week, so he shares his thoughts about some of the new gear he’s equipped for this trip. Then he and John go on to share your tips and answer your questions about printer presets, multiple audio sources, remote controlling Windows computers, Time Machine […]

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A week off brings your geeks back raring to go, and they chat through some cool stuff YOU found, a possible fix for Time Machine errors, security connecting to public WiFi networks, and more. On top of all that, they announce a contest at The Mac Observer where you can […]

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You ask, John and Dave answer! This episode includes a discussion about setting up a new Mac, answers about which wireless router is best, options for backing up and migrating iApp data, and listener tips about DNS, selling your Mac, Remote pairing, and more. Subscribe for free today! Sponsor:Circus Ponies […]

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Dave and John offer some advice for folks migrating from one Mac to another, find an interesting solution for remotely configuring network settings, discussing reasons for slow Safari loads and even more! Don’t miss it! Sponsor:Circus Ponies Notebook: The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it […]

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John and Dave answer your questions about network backups, drive utilities, crashing preferences, and more. Additionally, they have lots of follow-ups and tips to share on previous topics including shutdown delays and wiring issues. Subscribe for free today! Sponsor: BBEdit: BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the […]

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Your two favorite Mac geeks talk through WiFi issues, Shutdown problems, Safari troubleshooting, and iTunes library dilemmas. Plus, listener tips about recordable-media longevity put a nice cap on that topic of extended conversation. Subscribe (for free!) now and don’t miss another episode. Sponsor: PDFpen from Smile On My Mac: Effortlessly edit your PDFs. […]

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Dave and John share their findings on the expected longevity of recordable CDs and DVDs, then answer your questions relating to all things Mac. Lots of good stuff here, folks. Subscribe for free today! Listen Now:
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Take John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete and a week’s worth of questions, pack them into one (virtual!) room, and what do you get? MGG 169 is the answer, and packed is the word! Your geeks talk through some printer software advice and Apple Consultant training. Plus, John found […]

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Dave and John back on a Monday night answer your AirDisk and numlock questions, share a couple of comments from Apple Geniuses, and more! Subscribe for free today. Listen Now:
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John’s back from vacation, and he and Dave use this Sunday evening show to share some geeky tips, answer your questions, and solve your (technical problems. Topics include new camera and memory cards that John used, remote administration of other machines, annotating your pictures, and yes… John and Dave (with […]

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Wrapping up the week with a rare Friday afternoon show, John and Dave discuss listener tips regarding Apple Double resource forks, just what kernel_task does, managing memory on your Mac, and more keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, for your weekend (or whenever!) pleasure, Cool Stuff Found is stuffed with apps to check […]

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Back in the TMO Towers East, Dave and John answer your questions, solve your problems, and share your tips with all the Mac Geek Gab listeners. Listen Now:
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At New Media Expo, John and Dave tackle your questions and share your tips about all things Mac and beyond! Listen Now:
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John and Dave talk about how to filter different computers — at different times — from your wireless network, a new take on syncing — and not syncing — calendars via MobileMe, and among other things discuss everyone’s favorite topic: Beachballs! Listen Now:

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The show today starts with John and Dave talking through Cool Stuff Found: that’s Stuff from them AND from you, and there’s some great tidbits in here. Then the conversation turns to revisiting hidden login issues from last week, as well as some MobileMe and iDisk sync explanations. Chock full […]

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John and Dave dig into topics decided by YOU, the loyal listener. Discussions include bypassing login passwords, quickly restoring a Mac to its pristine software state, UPSs and power strips, and taming Mac OS X’s spellchecker. Download now and tell a friend. BOTH are free! Listen Now:

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Using multiple audio jacks, understanding the nuances of multiple users using MobileMe, backing up without Time Machine, the benefits of Apple Service Professionals, and a DHL warning are all part of this week’s Mac Geek Gab. Subscribe today — it’s free! Listen Now:

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MobileMe's out, so Dave and John will discuss what's different (and what's the same). Plus it's summer season in the USA, and that means thunderstorms for a lot of folks, so protecting yourself against lightening is another topic. Listener questions and tips round out the show and, oh yeah, Dave […]

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Before heading off on vacation next week, Dave joins John for an all-out Geek fest, discussing what to do about bad RAM, bad hard drives, how to find speed bottlenecks, and more. Plus, listeners share tips on iSights, batteries, finding files, and a great startup shortcuts printout! Listen Now:

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John and Dave talk about bandwidth, Mac OS X’s services menu, directories in the Terminal, scheduling reboots and more. Listen Now:
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Back from WWDC, Dave and John are in the thick of the action this week, with listener tips, questions, hints, and tricks about all things Mac. Come on in, subscribe (it’s free!) and enjoy! Listen Now:
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Dave’s out at WWDC, John’s manning the fort, and they have made the bandwidth stars align to bring you this special edition of the Mac Geek Gab. This week, of course, your two favorite geeks discuss all that happened this morning at WWDC, plus Dave’s traveling with a Kindle, so […]

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Answers to your Mac questions and tips and advice from listeners and your two favorite Geeks alike, Mac Geek Gab 154 is in the wild! Topics covered include wireless signal strength, utilities to comb your hard drive clean, running IE on your Mac without Windows, and more. Listen Now:

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John and Dave are fresh back from a virtual trip to Chicago, and now coming to you with tips about cleaning your Mac, listener answers to previous questions, and some new topics for everyone to chew on, including a Geek Challenge! Listen Now:

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Listeners wonder if their Macs have been hacked, and Dave and John talk through the symptoms. After that, it’s off to the mailbag which is chock full of tips and questions this week you won’t want to miss! Subscribe (it’s free!) today. Listen Now: […]

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Listener tips shine through this week, with some answers about startup sounds and filetypes. Then your two favorite geeks do their part by answering your questions about equalization settings, Time Machine backups, and bits vs. bytes. Chock full o’ goodness, you’ll want to subscribe today, it’s free! Listen Now:

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The question queue is overflowing, and John and Dave dive in headfirst with some tough questions about audio, mail, and graphics. Then it’s on to some Cool Stuff Found, including an app developed due to an MGG comment! After that, they just can’t stop with the wacky questions, and there […]

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Dave and John share some of your thoughts on the recently-discussed magically-appearing shares theme, then dig into some questions about syncing both with and without .Mac. Then it’s time for some of the wackiest questions — and solutions — the Mac Geek Gab has ever encountered! Listen Now:

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Your Geeks are back with an action-packed show this week, with discussion topics including Apple Support, RAM and paging, Networking, Time Machine/Capsule, and Dave tells his geeky story about getting 10-year-old Windows hardware to work with his brand new MacBook Pro! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For April […]

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Dave and John talk through a few geek issues they encountered during the week. Then they discuss AirPort speeds, AirDisk Backups, how to get started programming and, by popular demand, an update on their podcast setup first detailed in Episode #32. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March […]

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John’s back from France, Dave’s back from South by Southwest, and they’ve got plenty to talk about from that. Plus, they’re back to answering your questions and sharing your tips, with topics including menu bar management, AppleCare, Time Capsule support, and more. Action packed and ready to rock, Dave and […]

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John and Dave talk about the new Apple hardware they’ve been using: Penryn-based MacBook Pro, Time Capsule, and Apple TV take 2. Also, Dave’s at South by Southwest, but he’ll talk about that during next week’s show! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March 10, 2008 Direct Links: […]

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John and Dave ordered new Mac-related goodies this week, and Dave also had quite an experience with AppleCare that he shares. On top of that, many listener questions are asked and answered, and a few Cool Things are found and discussed! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For March […]

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Dave and John first offer some clarification on co-mingling wireless types on one network, then launch into some tips on upgrading both software and hardware. Then it’s the listeners’ turn, and we hear a few tips from all of you. Download, subscribe, press play, and enjoy! Show notes for Mac […]

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First John and Dave start off with some general advice to help keep your geek status in good standing. Then it’s off to creating and managing your Mac on more than one wireless network, including A, B, G, and N! Syncing your data makes a return to the discussion pool, […]

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This week’s episode starts with a 10.5.2 discussion. Then John and Dave are on to lots of networking questions for you, but they also throw in some other stuff just to keep you on your toes. Definitely worth a listen and, heck, subscribe. It’s free! Show notes for Mac Geek […]

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John and Dave both bring war stories from their own computers and networks to share, along with some advice so hopefully you don’t have to live through the same problems they did! Then it’s time for listener questions and comments about hard drives and CPUs. Subscribe now for free and […]

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Digging through the mailbag, discussion topics include Time Machine, extending your network, and some switcher-focused items. Don’t miss it, subscribe (for free!) today! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 27, 2008 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Version (courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley). Digging through […]

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Back from Macworld, Dave and John dig right into your questions, tips, and comments. Issues discussed include battery life tips, transferring files over the Internet, and printing from the web. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 21, 2008 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Version (courtesy of […]

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John and Dave wrap up Macworld Expo, talk about their favorite products, some of their experiences, and maybe even a rant or two! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 18, 2008 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC conversions during Macworld Expo week). John and Dave wrap up […]

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In a very unique take on their travel shows, Dave and John talk through Dave’s remote TiVo experiment, touching on many Mac tips along the way. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For January 14, 2008 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC conversions during Macworld Expo week). In a […]

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John and Dave take a tour through the Mac OS, discussing how to migrate manually, managing your To-Dos using Mail’s Smart Mailboxes, changing Skype volume, and some fantastic listener feedback about how Time Machine works and what it’s doing in the background. Plus, John and Dave might even share their […]

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Today’s discussion finds John and Dave talking and sharing tips about best practices surrounding getting a new Mac, how to speed up Mail.app, a little more on sleep, plus the answer to deleting songs from within iTunes playlists! All this and more in this last episode of 2007. Subscribe, relax, […]

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Christmas Eve finds John and Dave talking about System Updates, resolving issues with iPhoto imports, diagnosing a flaky router, and tracking Santa! Subscribe (for free!), download, and enjoy! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, December 24th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon […]

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Dave and John help you put your Mac to sleep … in their most entertaining fashion, of course! Additional topics covered include resolving iPhoto importing problems, understanding your router’s place in the network, and sharing some of your travel tips.&cat Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, December […]

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In this special Macworld Prep episode, John and Dave take a few minutes to share their favorite Expo attendance and travel tips for you. Learn the secrets these two insiders use each and every year to have a successful and enjoyable week. Then, Dave interviews Paul Kent, VP of IDG […]

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The mailbox was overflowing with items related to .Mac, iSync, and more, so that’s what this weeks’ show focuses on. Subscribe and listen to John and Dave solve your problems and share your tips! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, December 3rd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version […]

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Dave and John hit the ground running with a reminder to check your Mac’s battery — and why. Then it’s off to listener questions and tips about fixing duplicates in the Open With menu, sharing calendars, wirelessly updating the iPod touch, and more! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast […]

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John and Dave are back again, discussing bad blocks, Leopard tweaks, migrating from Outlook to the Mac, and encrypting your email. Great stuff here this week, folks. Subscribe for free in iTunes today! Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, November 19th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or […]

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Expo season is almost here, and John and Dave talk through a few related tips and helpful hints. Then digging into the Mac stuff your two Mac geeks discuss installing Leopard on older Macs, migrating to the Mac, and more. Don’t miss this one, folks! Show notes for Mac Geek […]

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Dave shares a tip for getting your keychain up to date if you’ve upgraded your Mac over the years. Dave and John talk more about Leopard’s details, and also answer some of your questions and share your tips about torrent speeds, auto-mounting, waking remote Macs and UNIX. Show notes for […]

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Dave and John installed Leopard this weekend on a bunch of Macs, and have all sorts of juicy tidbits to share with you about Apple’s new OS. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, October 29th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael […]

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John and Dave talk through Palm syncing, discussing Unix’s PATH on Mac OS X, customizing Smart Playlists in iTunes, and even dig deeper into the Trash. On top of all that, they’ve got details on where they’ll be at Macworld Expo, and where YOU can stay at a discount! Show […]

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Listener comments and questions are this week’s focus, driving us through topics such as iPhoto and Aperture, Deleting from Flash (without the Trash!), Keeping print servers alive, FireWire disconnects, and focusing your mouse without clicking. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, October 8th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 […]

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At the Podcast and New Media Expo, John and Dave share their reactions from what they saw at the show, products and sessions alike. And, of course, being on the road the two geeks share their travel experiences and tips. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Sunday, September […]

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Dave reviews the iPod nano and classic, then he and John talk through your issues and questions about hard drives, remote access, and more. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, September 24th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Dave […]

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John and Dave explain Mac OS X’s password security, decide whether or not .Mac sync is worth it, help an ailing hard drive, and more! Don’t miss this special weekend edition of The Mac Geek Gab. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, September 14th, 2007 Direct Links: […]

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Dave and John help you troubleshoot Tiger, revive a non-booting Mac, and discuss the merits of Mac OS X password security. Show notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, September 10th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Dave and John help […]

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In this Reviewcast, John and Dave review the Wi-Fire, Fireworks, AppFresh, and CSSEdit. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, September 3rd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). In this Reviewcast, John and Dave review […]

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John and Dave answer your questions, solve your problems, share your tips, and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, August 27th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). John and Dave answer your questions, solve […]

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John and Dave answer your questions about Fonts, Clicks, and Database as well as continuing on with existing topics including wireless security, disappearing folders, and the command line! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, August 20th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version […]

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Once again, Dave and John are here to answer your e-mails and share your thoughts. This week, the topics range from Wireless Security to converting your old VHS tapes to something a little more digitally accessible. Plus, hear their thoughts on Apple’s announcements last week. Tune in, download, and enjoy! […]

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Backups, customized PDF creation, AppleCare, Routing and Magnets are the topics of your questions answered in this week’s Mac Geek Gab. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, August 6th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Backups, customized […]

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Opening up the show to a few extended discussions about security, batteries, hosting and more, John and Dave dig deep for you while making sure to translate it all back into human! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, July 30th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version […]

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Dave and John talk through answers about the Finder, Mail.app, PDFPen, Printers, and Ports, and share your thoughts on AirPort reception and a few cool apps you found. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Tuesday, July 24th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version […]

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Dave and John talk through iTunes password and large file-management issues, share some tips about cloning your old Mac up to your new one, play some very interesting reader comments about the iPhone, and answer new questions about printing, Mail, and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek […]

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In this special ReviewCast, John and Dave take some time up front to review a few products for you, including Apple TV, File Juicer, and a special Flash drive. Following that, the mailbag is dumped out and John and Dave get to work on answering your questions and sharing your […]

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Dave and John open the phones and the mailbag to mix in quite a few listener tips to the show today. Network, AirPort, Partiioning, and iTunes Library tips are just a few of the topics discussed in this week’s fact-packed show. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab […]

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Back from WWDC and in the groove again, Dave and John talk through your questions and tips about upgrading your Mac’s hard drive and RAM, NVRAM vs. EFI, static vs. dynamic IP addresses, and Dave shares a tip about the IR port on new Mac notebooks. Show notes for TMO […]

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Dave’s at WWDC, and John takes a few minutes to interview him on his thoughts of the keynote announcements and more. Dave makes sure to explain the things that would likely have been missed if you weren’t in the presentation hall, so make sure you catch this one! Show notes […]

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John and Dave talk about sharing files with other Macs, boosting your Macs performance, and perhaps even engaging in the geeky side of iPhone speculation. Also tonight included are some tips from listeners about sleep crashes and pesky Spotlight issues. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac […]

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Dave and John in front of one mic today talk about tweaking spotlight and network preferences, audio geekiness, and what upgrade paths make sense for you. Enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, May 28th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming […]

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Dave and John are back, discussing and answering your comments about Airport/Extreme, Digital Audio, FileMaker, and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, May 20th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Dave and John are back, discussing […]

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Dave — uber FileMaker geek — chats with Ryan Rosenberg and Kevin Mallon of FileMaker about some of the geekier things that can be done with the FileMaker, but don’t require you to be a geek to do them! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, […]

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Optical audio, keyboard shortcuts, DVD regions, and MIME types all factor into today’s discussion as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions.&id Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, May 7th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy […]

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Lots of listener feedback answered after the week off, including Printing Defaults, Surround Sound, Ripping DVDs, and mail servers. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, April 30, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Lots […]

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After working hard to make all the back-end code work with three-digit episode numbers, John and Dave take a break to tour back over their 20-plus year friendship, the computers they’ve owned, and more. Not your typical Geek Gab, but not one to be missed, either! Show notes for TMO […]

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99 episodes later, John and Dave are still at it, answering your questions and bantering away about all things Mac. Today, the geeks get into sending e-mail remotely, dealing with a pesky router, moving your iTunes library, and whether or not to wire your home. Oh, and probably more, too. […]

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Lots of tips this week, including Mac OS X keychain settings, relaying audio across the Internet, networking using your power lines, Controlling podcasts, and more. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Tuesday, April 3, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘[removed](‘Michael […]

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A mish-mash of topics, including Mail, Backups, BootCamp, iChat, and more. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For March 26, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). A mish-mash of topics, including Mail, Backups, BootCamp, iChat, and more. Sponsor: Audio […]

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John and Dave answer AirPort questions, delve into the finer points of Networking, help you transfer your vinyl to iTunes, and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For March 19, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). John and […]

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Today’s mailbag episode includes topics like Syncing, Recording, Networking, and Small Business software, including an impromptu rave about FileMaker by Dave. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For March 12, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). […]

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Cleaning up, understanding, and tweaking your Mac are the topics discussed in today’s show. Strap in and get ready for blast-off on this wild ride with John and Dave! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For February 25, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version […]

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AirPort, VNC, Music Syncing, and auto-searching are just some of the topics covered by Dave, John, and the listeners in this edition of The Mac Geek Gab Podcast! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For February 25, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy […]

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No audio comments today, folks… It’s all John and Dave, all the time, reading messages from the mailbag and solving your problems! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For February 19, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). No audio […]

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Dave and John dig into what it takes to create — and keep running — a network of Macs in your home… and maybe some Windows machines, too! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For February 12, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy […]

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ARD, WEP, 802.11n — sound geeky? It is, but John and Dave translate it all into human language for your listening pleasure! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 22nd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). ARD, WEP, […]

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Bulging capacitors, syncing and sharing iTunes, and ATA busses are just a few of the topics covered in today’s show. Listen as John and Dave demistify the geekier side of the Mac for you. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 22nd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 […]

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Back from Macworld Expo, Dave and John dig into the mailbag to answer your questions and solve your problems. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 16th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). Back from Macworld Expo, Dave […]

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John and Dave share their reactions from the show floor, the show vibe, and products noticed while at Macworld Expo. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 12th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC for the Macworld Expo Podcasts). John and Dave share their reactions […]

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At Macworld Expo, Dave and John share their reactions from the keynote speech and day one of the show. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 9th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no AAC for Macworld Expo podcasts). At Macworld Expo, Dave and John share their […]

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Dave and John talk about running Windows (and Windows-based apps) on your Mac, talking through all the options and giving you advice and direction. Not to be missed! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 2nd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy […]

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John and Dave take time today to answer your questions, talk about DVD Mounting Problems, and continue to explore the issue of sharing files with other local users on your Mac. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 26th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC […]

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First up is a review of the new iPod shuffle, and then John and Dave answer your questions about all things Mac… and beyond! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 19th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). […]

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After a week-long hiatus, Dave and John are back in full swing, answering your questions and playing your comments about remote controls, iChat nicknames, freezing Macs, and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 11th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy […]

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This show features an interview with Paul Kent, VP at IDG, to talk about the upcoming Macworld Expo. Coupon codes and more are included! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 1st, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version (no enhanced version this week, folks — the MP3 […]

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It’s holiday season, and John and Dave talk through their wishlists… but these aren’t normal wishlists — these only include things that don’t yet exist! Plus, coupons from all your favorite vendors… Listen, and save! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For November 27th, 2006 Direct Links: […]

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Dave and John talk through replacing your iPod battery, locking and securing files and folders, reformatting your Mac, and more. Plus, here more about their plans for Macworld Expo… you don’t want to miss this! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For November 20th, 2006 Direct Links: […]

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Want to be sure you’re sorting your downloads by the date you downloaded it? Perhaps you need to set up a quick and easy VPN? Or maybe you just want to hear the pros troubleshoot a few Mac issues? Subscribe and enjoy… it’s free! Show notes for TMO To Go: […]

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With more and more Macs using the Core 2 Duo processors, Dave and John take you on a tour of exactly what this means, why it matters, and whether or not you should care. Listen in, folks… all this, and your questions and queries answered, too! Show notes for TMO […]

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John and Dave talk through the differences in the Intel Core 2 Duo, and other additions to the MacBook Pro. On top of that, some of your tips and questions are shared with the listening audience. Subscribe, slurp it down, and enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek […]

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This week, it’s all about you! Answering your questions and sharing your tips on Syncing, Sleep, Spindown, and Skype, this one’s just… succulent! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 23rd, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of [removed]eval(unescape(‘removed’))[removed]Michael Johnston). This […]

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John attended the Digital Life show this week, with lots to report. Then he and Dave follow-up on the keyboard shortcuts discussion from last episode… All this, and more… download now, and listen when you like! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 16th, 2006 Direct […]

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The long-awaited keyboard shortcuts show is here. John and Dave go through so much it’ll make your head spin. Quit reading this and get to listening! Then when you’re done, send in your favorites. Let the conversation begin! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October 8th, […]

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Back at Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California, John and Dave are joined by Weekly Roundup host Ricky Spero to talk about the new Mac Pro. Other topics include items from the show floor, plus a brief talk-through of the latest in Apple’s round of trademark defence. Show notes for […]

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Continuing the discussions started with their favorite apps and such in last week’s show, John and Dave share some of your favorite apps and tips, then answer some of your questions and embark on a few geek-related discussions. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 25th, […]

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John and Dave talk through some of the apps they’ve found and begun using recently. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 18th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). John and Dave talk through some of […]

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For this week’s episode, John and Dave answer your questions and share your tips that have been filling up the mailbag as of late. Covering topics such as Automator, USB sharing, and resurrecting a dead Mac, you won’t want to miss a single minute! Show notes for TMO To Go: […]

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For this special edition episode, Dave interviews Paul Kent of IDG World Expo about the upcoming Mac Networkers Retreat conference. Download and listen to find out more about this unique conference, who its for, and what you’ll learn if you attend. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab […]

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The info just keeps flowing here, folks. Of course, last week’s discussion on e-mail management generated a lot of feedback, and Dave and John talk through that. Additionally, continuing conversations on DVD Ripping, VPNs, and Window management round out this week’s episode. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek […]

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Last week’s discussion about DVD ripping stirred up quite the pot, so that conversation continues, along with others, plus Dave (re-)considers Apple’s Mail.app as his e-mail client of choice. It all makes for some interesting and discussion, folks, and we let YOU be a fly-on-the-wall to soak up the geeky […]

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Dave and John take their time to answer your questions about DVD ripping, Permissions, and more. Download, press play, and enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 14th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave and John […]

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John and Dave discuss the announcements from today’s WWDC Keynote, and then return to previous topics to address your questions about Automator and TiVo. This is chock full of info you won’t want to miss! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 7th, 2006 Direct Links: […]

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Joined by guest gabber Ricky Spero, John and Dave talk through Apple’s Automator; detailing what it is, what they’ve done with it, and how you can use it to make your life simpler! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 31st, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version […]

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With Dave fresh off the plane from Chicago, this short(er) show talks about a cool few things we all found, including an airline adapter for the MacBook Pro that Dave tested, and it works! All this and more! Tune in and enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek […]

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Back for another round, John and Dave dig into the mailbag to talk about upgrading your Mac, recording audio, using your MacBook Pro on airplanes and more. Of course, the topic of talking on one’s cell phone while driving makes an encore appearance, as well! Show notes for TMO To […]

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With topics covered including RAID, HDTV, swap files, printer sharing, Acrobat, Safari and more, how could you go wrong? Listen to John and Dave not only answer your questions, but share your tips with the listening audience! Plus, the conversation about cell phone usage while driving continues! Show notes for […]

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John and Dave take your questions and share your hints and tips with the rest of the listening audience this week. With topics ranging from backup tips to permission errors to playlist organization, this one’s well worth the price of admission. Plus, John and Dave share their thoughts on which […]

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Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus join the boys this week to talk about backups. Strategies, software, hardware, and even some of YOUR backup-related questions are answered. Don’t miss this one, folks! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 20th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced […]

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One year later, Dave and John are still at it. As has become typical, Dave and John answer your questions about all things Mac and beyond, including topics such as remote control, Swap Files, and Permissions. Some cool stuff YOU found is included, as well as a few special treats […]

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For this 6/6/6 show, John and Dave talk about controlling your Mac from remote (and other Macs, too!). Apple Remote Desktop, Timbuktu, and pcAnywhere are covered along with free options like SSH, VNC, VPN and more. This show’s chock full of so much info you’ll have to listen twice! Show […]

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Dave reviews the SpeckTone Retro speakers; John and he talk through IP-based printer sharing, Apple’s ProCare support, Automounting, and Michael joins in for iTunes Library Sharing. Then, in a rare moment, John and Dave stray from the path of tech to briefly discuss the PowerPage/Apple ruling. Definitely one to catch! […]

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Home networking and cool shareware are the new tidbits introduced in this episode, along with continuing conversations about MacBook Pro heat issues and Automounting shares at boot. Enjoy! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 22nd, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy […]

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Dave talks about a tech support issue he had with his Mac setup this weekend, and how it’s bad to assume anything without confirming it first! John and Dave then answer your questions about Automounting volumes at startup, copying your iTunes library, cloning drives, and more! Show notes for TMO […]

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John and Dave talk through security recommendations and tech support tactics which leads Dave into a great rant about how folks have been dealing with Apple’s MacBook Pro issues. Don’t miss it! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For May 8th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or […]

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John and Dave got together this past weekend and checked out the i-Theatre, a visor for your Video iPod, DVD player, computer, and more. The conversations continue, discussing kinda-sorta viruses and music recognition services, and we start new discussions regarding swap file locations and document conversion. Plus, as an added […]

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Your favorite Mac geeks turn 50 this week or, rather, the show does, as John and Dave dance through topics including headphone technology, drive partitioning, and speeding up Mail.app! Once again, the conversation continues, and you’re involved. Join in now by downloading this week’s show! Show notes for TMO To […]

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Swap files, Human Clocks, Voice over IP, BitTorrent, port forwarding, and nondestructively resizing partitions on your Mac’s hard drive are all covered in this episode and more! Listener feedback drives the topic list this time around, and all YOUR questions are answered. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek […]

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This special edition show features an interview with Ray Zeisz from Vertex Zero. Ray is very much the cable modem geek, having spent years working in that industry, and was kind enough to join us for a special interview, going in-depth on a lot of the issues we’ve been discussing […]

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Dave (with his MacBook Pro) has survived Apple’s Boot Camp and he and John discuss his experience and what it means to you, and even more listener feedback is answered. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For April 10th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced […]

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Back from his trip, Dave talks about life on the road with the Intel MacBook Pro; the conversation of keyboard shortcuts and keyboard control continues; the cable vs. DSL discussion heats up, and John and Dave both share their favorite travel tips. All this, and more… subscribe (for free!) today. […]

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Recorded on the MacBook Pro from a hotel room in Austin, Texas, Dave and John go through some additional listener feedback covering keyboard shortcuts, alternate methods to transfer files to .Mac, and a follow-up on sending e-mail while traveling. Plus a great rant about DVRs! Show notes for TMO To […]

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Your questions, their answers! This weeks’s show features John and Dave going through the mailbag, answering questions and offering insights about processors, networking, optimizing your Mac, and more. One of the best episodes yet! Plus: iChat… with TABS! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For March 20th, […]

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Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun dig deep into the world of cable modems and broadband connections, giving you exactly what you need to know to make yours work the right way for your network. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For March 13th, 2006 Direct Links: […]

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John and Dave talk through the various bits of information presented in Mac OS X’s Activity Monitor, which information matters, which doesn’t, and how to make sense of it all. Discussions include managing your Mac’s memory, virtual memory, hard drives, and processor utilization. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac […]

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Dave’s Intel-based MacBook Pro arrived last week, and he and John talk through some of the initial thoughts and findings, including speed of both Intel and Rosetta applications, battery life, compatibility, and more. Reader feedback in this episode covers encrypting files, iPhoto archiving, and deleting applications. Subscribe, listen, and enjoy! […]

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In their “over the hill” 40th episode, John and Dave talk about viruses on the Mac, discuss the shipping status of the MacBook Pro, and answer some listener feedback. There are some great rants in here by John and Dave, plus this show sees the return of the Geek Wish […]

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Dave and John spend some time discussing Xgrid and distributed computing in general. Listen in for their guide to getting started with Xgrid and also what you can expect once you’re up and running. All this and more on today’s episode of the Mac Geek Gab! Show notes for TMO […]

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Our favorite Mac geeks, John Braun and Dave Hamilton dive in this week to talk about how to configure persistent search (and what it is!), better podcast management with Cast Away, and answer a slew of your questions and queries, as well. Download, press play, and enjoy! Show notes for […]

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John and Dave spend some time discussing two of their favorite new applications, Apple’s iPhoto ’06 and Bare Bones Software’s Yojimbo, then answer some listener feedback and address some various topics. And hey, this week’s show features a special guest gabber — listen to find out more! Show notes for […]

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Dave and John answer your questions, talk about the implications of the new Intel macs, and issue a warning for users of Quickbooks 2006. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of the Mac Geek Gab! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 23rd, 2006 […]

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Still at Macworld Expo, John and Dave talk through some of their favorite things from the show floor. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 12th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Version courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!. Still at Macworld Expo, John and Dave […]

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From the Macworld Expo Podcast stage, John and Dave talk through their thoughts about the announcements made at the keynote, give away some prizes, and provide some juicy tidbits. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January 10th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version and AAC Version, courtesy […]

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Safely tucked away in a hotel room in San Francisco, John and Dave talk about their thoughts for the Expo, traveling, and more. Check out this pre-show soundcheck for tastes and tidbits of what’s to come later this week! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For January […]

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Today’s Macs do a lot more than the original Mac ever did, and some of that stuff happens without you knowing it. John and Dave start this conversation with some of the things they watch on their Macs to make sure nothing is happening that shouldn’t be. Dave also found […]

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When your Mac won’t boot, Dave and John have some of the answers! This week’s show finds our hosts talking through all they steps they would take to revive a sick Mac, including different troubleshooting utilities, tips and tricks, plus where to send it when all else fails. Show notes […]

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The new iMac is the focus of tonight’s show. Both Dave and John had a chance to review ths iMac separately, and this episode is their first chance to talk through their experiences. Lots of juicy info here beyond the iMac too, for all to enjoy! Show notes for TMO […]

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John and Dave spend time going through listener feedback, with a bit of a focus on podcasting and audio recording-related questions. Additional notes include additional backup tips, and a few mini-rants about random seasonal topics. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 12th, 2005 Direct Links: […]

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John and Dave spend the entire show answering YOUR questions, including their favorite backup strategies, setting the Windows workgroup name, and some iTunes tips, including one from a listener. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For December 5th, 2005 Direct Links: MP3 Version and the AAC Enhanced […]

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John and Dave talk through their wishlists for the holidays… things they wish they had, things they wish existed, and more! Join Dave and John for this great show, then send in an audio comment with YOUR wishes! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For November 28th, […]

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Dave and John talk through their favorite ways to take, manage, view, and edit photos. Listen for details on things like easy photo editing, uploading to Flickr, discussion of other photo tricks and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For November 21st, 2005 Direct Links: MP3 […]

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Doing the show from Dave’s hotel room at the Podcast and Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California, Dave and John talk through their experiences at the show, then segue into discussing different ways to get DVD video onto your computer, iPod and more. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac […]

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As promised to their listeners, nay viewers, Dave and John put together a short vidcast, optimized for the video iPod. Dave and John talk briefly about the Portable Media Expo, and discuss the agenda for the next audio cast, to be posted shortly. TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For […]

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Dave and John wade through quite a few issues related to Apple’s latest 10.4.3 OS upgrade, discuss repartitioning (and how not to do it!), and moving your swap partition. Additionally, announcements from TiVo and Google round out this week’s show. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For […]

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Recorded on Halloween night, John and Dave come to you hopped up on candy to talk about a ton of stuff. Dave reviews the Video iPod, John and Dave answer a bunch of listener feedback, and they talk through the details of their podcasting setup, including the hardware and software […]

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To say that this show is chock full of info is an understatement! John and Dave continue their tour through the terminal, discussing shells, public key encryption and various other nuances. The meat is in the tips this time, though, with great info about authenticating as a priviledged user, setting […]

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This week, John and Dave fire up the terminal and walk through some of their favorite utilities, focusing on the basics. Included are little tips to make your trips to the terminal easier, and Dave even details a way to change the default reader for MAN pages. Check it out, […]

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John and Dave focus their advice (and that from the listeners!) towards those of you who have switched from Windows or are thinking of doing so — but don’t shy away if you’re a long time Mac user, because there’s info there for you, too! Plus, Dave even gets in […]

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The mailbag is the seed of conversation this week as John and Dave dig in and spend the whole show answering your questions! Topics range from cleaning up your drive, resetting your Mac’s firmware, iChat AV bugs and more! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For October […]

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Travel-related Gadgets are the topic of this weeks’ Gab between John and Dave. These two self-professed geeks talk through their favorite toys to use when traveling. They also talk through some news items from the week, including some poignant tips about the latest dotMac upgrade. Show notes for TMO To […]

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Dave and John cover a variety of topics this week including reviewing the iPod nano, discussing their current podcasting setup, catching up with some listener feedback, and a few other surprises for you! Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 19th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To […]

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John and Dave wrap up their conversation about file sharing, giving lots of alternative options to allow you to send files to friends and colleagues across the Internet. Additionally, some discussion on screen sharing and remote control, as well as some more listener feedback. Enjoy! Show notes for TMO To […]

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Sending large files across the Internet isn’t always easy, and Dave and John go through some options for doing this today. Then it’s straight to the mailbag, sharing some great tips sent in by listeners, including an awesome app for creating audio comments. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac […]

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Back to their normal setup, and sounding as good as ever, Dave and John go through a ton of reader feedback and audio comments. This show is chock full of great hints and tips, including talk about the Mac Geek Gab podcasting setup, undeleting, software update, Safari usage, defragmenting, and […]

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After suffering through yet more broadband problems with John’s cable modem, Dave and John get a Geek Gab out, albeit a day late. Dave’s chiming in from Austin, Texas, and he and John talk about their favorite ways to keep their Macs running smooth, and how to tell when it’s […]

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Due to a broadband outage, John and Dave go low(er) tech this week, at least in terms of the recording methods. That said, the show is still a geek gab, and is anything but low tech! John and Dave talk about their favorite hardware and Dave even gets a great […]

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John gets back from vacation and tells us all about his experiences figuring out the wireless base station and SMTP server at the vacation house — this chat includes lots of great tidbits for anyone ever traveling with a computer, including a few ways of finding your local mail server. […]

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John’s heading off for vacation, so the show comes early this week. Today’s topic is shareware, and John and Dave talk through a few of their favorites, plus one recommended by a listener. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For July 29th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To […]

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John’s PowerBook went to AppleCare (and came back) this week. As such, John and Dave discuss AppleCare and what you should do when you’re sending your machine off. Additional discussion includes a few clarifications on the hub vs. switch conversation and the Volt/Amp discussion, both from last week’s show. Show […]

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Back from Macworld, Dave finds lightning struck his home and office network and talks about what to do to make sure this never happens to you. That leads to quite a few tangents where John and Dave explore various topics, including their overall take on Macworld Expo Boston 2005. Show […]

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Macworld Expo Boston is the stage for this podcast. John and Dave report their findings and experiences straight from Beantown, talking about products, events, and feedback from the show floor. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, Macworld Boston, July 12, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac […]

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John and Dave dig into the mailbag this week to answer your questions. Topics range from helping a user through the Finder, talking more about Mactel and what it means to you, a follow-up on WiFi/AirPort security, and a Macworld preview. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, […]

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Bluetooth is this week’s main topic with Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun. They chat about cell phone connections, headsets, and other related peripherals. Additional points of interest: iTunes 4.9 tidbits, and high speed internet access. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, week of July 4th, 2005 […]

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This week, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton come to you talking about wireless/airport connections, focusing on base stations, options available, and methods to secure them properly. Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, week of June 27th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, June […]

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This week, John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton chat about their favorite ways to get and listen to podcasts (and more!). If you’re listening to the Mac Geek Gab directly in your browser, you’ll definitely want to check this out, and even if you’re not you may get something more […]

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Today marks the release of the inaugural edition of TMO's first foray into podcasting, TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab. This podcast features two long-time TMO staffers — Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun — talking about the benefits of defragmenting your hard drive (and the best way to do […]

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