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    Software How-To

    Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

    Get answers to your Apple tech questions every week! Dave Hamilton, Adam Christianson, and Pilot Pete share tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more — all delivered in a fun, friendly way that helps geeks and everyday users alike. Don’t Get Caught without your tech working right!

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    Something Somewhere Is FUBAR Jan 16, 2023
    Show notes Something Somewhere Is FUBAR — Mac Geek Gab 964 episode image

    Answers to your questions about USB (including USB 4!), apps not launching in Ventura, the longevity of M1 Macs, formatting external drives, and filtering Mail are all here, courtesy of your three favorite geeks.

    John, Pete, and Dave also take you through a slew of Quick Tips about Notes, Contacts, VPNs, and playing Atmos Apple Music in your living room.

    Press play and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things or your money back!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 964 for Monday, January 16, 2023
      • Martin-QT-Tap an Apple Note’s Time to Toggle Between Edited and Created Time
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:02:56 Wayne-QT-Drag from Contacts to Numbers to Create a Columned Sheet of Contacts
      • 00:05:01 Terry-QT-Favorite Apple Watch Timers in Order to Delete Them
      • 00:07:20 Scott-QT-Apple Support Says: Send Apple Feedback about Ventura’s Wonkiness
        • macOS 13 Ventura ‘Background Items Added’ notification still troubles some, workaround inside
      • 00:10:44 Steven-QT-Disable ExpressVPN’s Network Protection to Re-enable CarPlay and AirPlay
      • 00:12:12 QT-Use Apple TV to Play Apple Music on Sonos Arc
    • Sponsors
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    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:18:53 USB 4 Clarifications
      • 00:24:17 Richard-Extending USB on iMac 2017
        • Anker USB 3.0 7-port Hub
        • OWC Thunderbolt Dock
        • OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock
      • 00:35:41 946–Reset security settings for all apps with `sudo tccutil reset All` and deleting the TCC.db file in Recovery Mode Terminal
      • 00:41:01 Ventura is FUBAR?
      • 00:42:53 Randy-How Much Longevity does the M1 Have with Apple?
      • 00:51:40 Extending AppleCare
      • 00:57:43 Podcast: This Week In Tech: Every week, This Week in Tech gives you a no-holds-barred, deep dive into how big tech influences our culture and our lives.
      • 00:58:20 Jeff-Should I use APFS on External SSDs?
        • Time Machine Editor
      • 01:06:03 Joe-Best Way to Always Filter Mail Messages?
        • Schedule your Mac to turn on or off in Terminal
      • 01:15:20 FileVault or not?
    • 01:17:25 Mac Geek Gab 964 Outtro
      • Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: 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
    CSF from CES 2023 Jan 09, 2023
    Show notes CSF from CES 2023 — Mac Geek Gab 963 episode image

    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
    LastPass vs. Southwest Airlines: Whose Month Was Worse? Jan 02, 2023
    Show notes LastPass vs. Southwest Airlines: Whose Month Was Worse? – Mac Geek Gab 962 episode image

    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.
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    • More Headless Mac Advice
      • 00:25:38 Rob-960-Use a Headless Monitor Adapter on Your Mac mini (no recs, JUST his intro)
      • 00:26:43 Craig (and Bill)-CSF-NewerTech Headless Mac HDMI Dummy Plug Solution
      • 00:28:57 Robert-960-More Headless Mini Thoughts
        • Luna Dongle
    • LastPass vs. Southwest Airlines – Whose Month Was Worse?
      • 00:30:12 David-Starting Over with iCloud Keychain
        • Import LastPass into iCloud Keychain
      • LastPass Disaster
        • GRC’s Haystack, but also use password Padding
        • Notice of Recent Security Incident (LastPass)
        • LastPass Admits Hackers Stole Customers’ Vaults (Gruber)
        • LastPass Breach (Schneier)
        • 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
    macOS Ventura Is Apple's Vista Dec 26, 2022
    Show notes macOS Ventura Is Apple's Vista — Mac Geek Gab 961 episode image

    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.
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    • More Quick Tips
      • 00:31:15 Jeff-QT-960-“Hey Siri: Turn Bluetooth On”
      • 00:33:43 AndrewWoodward-QT-Use iCloud Link to Send Large Videos
      • 00:35:20 David-QT-Slide Left for Timestamp in Messages
      • 00:37:29 Abhi-QT-Double-Swipe Up to Prevent Picture-in-Picture on iPhone
      • 00:39:49 QT-What to Do When Your Apple Watch Gets Stuck
      • 00:44:56 Ken-QT-Stage Manager requires “Displays Have Separate Spaces”
      • 00:45:55 Kirit-QT-Shift-Click a Window to Add (not Replace) in Stage Manager
      • 00:47:21 AndrewWoodward in Discord-QT-949-Hey, Siri: Turn on Apple TV
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:48:25 Allen-Resetting Full Disk Access and Other System Settings
      • 00:52:48 Mark-DNS Stalling and DNS Selection and Setup Strategy
        • 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 = Cloudflare DNS
        • 8.8.8.8 = Google DNS
        • 208.67.222.222 = 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
    Headless Macs, Resizing Images, Cable Modems, and More Dec 19, 2022
    Show notes Headless Macs, Resizing Images, Cable Modems, and More — Mac Geek Gab 960 episode image

    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
    We Need That Five Sense Experience Dec 12, 2022
    Show notes We Need That Five Sense Experience — Mac Geek Gab 959 episode image

    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
    NFC Tags are Technological Rabbits Dec 05, 2022
    Show notes NFC Tags are Technological Rabbits — Mac Geek Gab 958 episode image

    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.
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    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:49:43 Bruce-Multiple iCloud/Messages Accounts
        • Best messaging apps for Mac 2022
        • WhatsApp
        • Signal
        • Telegram
        • WeChat
        • iMessage Web Client
        • AirMessage
      • 00:57:59 Ed-How to Use TVEverywhere with Plex?
        • Cord-Cutting Hangout on Saturday, 12/10 at 1pm EST!
      • 01:02:46 UCSF-Where Did All My Email Go? Careful with that Filter option in macOS Mail
    • Quick Tips
      • 01:06:05 Ben-QT-See the password of Current AND Known WiFi networks in iOS 16 settings
      • 01:07:57 Mark-QT-Double-Click on Apple Watch Stem to Swap Between Last-Used Apps
        • AllTrails
      • 01:10:03 Programming Your Apple Watch Ultra’s Action Button as Flashlight
      • 01:10:47 Tony-QT-Shortcuts as Watch Complications Make Almost Anything Possible
      • 01:11:44 957–watchOS 8’s new Low Power Mode Clarification
      • 01:13:24 Doug-QT-Use Your Military Discount at The Apple Store
    • 01:15:09 MGG 958 Outtro
      • Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Down The Meta Rabbit Hole Nov 28, 2022
    Show notes Down The Meta Rabbit Hole – Mac Geek Gab 957 episode image

    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
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    • 00:53:00 Ticketmaster vs. The Bots
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:09:26 Bruce-CSF-Actions to enhance macOS Shortcuts
      • 01:11:01 Bob-CSF-940-Use One Switch When Cleaning Your Mac’s Screen
        • 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
    My Lizard Brain Knows It Nov 21, 2022
    Show notes My Lizard Brain Knows It — Mac Geek Gab 956 episode image

    Did you know you could change your iPhone’s Wi-Fi network during the setup process? How about the Terminal’s ability to show you a list of remote connection options?

    These are just the first two Quick Tips this week, and it continues from there, folks! Listen as John and Dave take you on a tour (tear?) through tons of great Quick Tips, Questions, and more, hitting on the iPhone, the Mac, and the Apple Watch.

    Then your two favorite geeks dive into Cool Stuff Found land, telling you all about the latest software and gadgets you’re just going to need to try out.

    Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 956 for Monday, November 21, 2022
      • Clive-QT-Double-Click Right Button during iPhone Setup to Change Wi-Fi Network
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:04:12 AlexS-QT-Remote Connection Via Terminal
      • 00:07:02 Andrew-QT-Command-drag a Picture-in-Picture window to put it anywhere you want! (via Snell)
      • 00:08:41 Jessi-QT-Fine-tune Stage Manager Behavior with Spaces’ Settings
      • 00:11:37 Jim-QT-Make LaunchBar work with Ventura by Using Spotlight
      • 00:13:21 Apple Watch Check-in with Mr. John F. Braun
        • Difference between ECG and EKC (thanks, @mmoran!)
      • 00:16:21 David-QT-Use Apple Watch crown to adjust iPhone volume
      • 00:17:23 MrJeffWilson-QT-953-You Can Zoom the Camera with Watch’s Digital Crown, too
      • 00:20:38 Henry-QT-iOS 16 (finally) Lets You Manage Contacts Lists
    • 00:22:43 SPONSOR: Private Internet Access VPN – Save 82% off your VPN service PLUS four free months with a two-year plan at PIAVPN.com/mgg.
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:24:42 pmconaway-How to set custom keyboard shortcuts?
        • Keyboard Maestro
      • 00:29:23 Barbara-Good Loyalty Card App?
        • Stocard App
      • 00:32:59 Todd-Edit Email Headers to create new Rules in Mac Mail
        • Check out: X-Delivered-To
      • 00:38:04 Steve-Using Stage Manager and Multiple Monitors to Focus on Tasks
      • 00:41:59 Andrew-The Price of Connectivity in Australia…and around the world?
        • Silicon Dust HDHomeRun
        • GoNetSpeed Fiber
    • 00:54:21 SPONSOR: MasterClass – Imagine learning new recipes from Gordon Ramsay, or photography from Annie Leibovitz. Now you can. Visit MasterClass.com/MGG for unlimited access to MasterClass.
    • 00:55:53 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 00:57:05 Terry-CSF-955–OpenIn for Browser Picking
      • 01:02:18 Jedd-CSF-Blackbox-Solving Puzzles in Atypical Ways
      • 01:03:52 Robert-CSF-Loupedeck Live S for controlling your streaming setup
      • 01:06:57 Gavin-CSF-955–Lossless Cut, a free and lossless video editor
      • 01:07:47 AlexS-CSF-TG Pro — Cool Fan Control Software
      • 01:08:59 Robert-CSF-GroundControl Caster Live for mixing audio for your Zoom calls and more
      • 01:11:14 Ben-CSF-EDGE Pro for Those Wanting a Flexible Mount
      • 01:13:40 Andrew-LG 32SQ780S-W 4K UHD Smart Monitor w/ webOS and Ergo Stand
    • Show Business
      • MGG Premium Thanks
      • Fountain.fm
    • 01:16:38 MGG 956 Outtro
      • Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself Nov 14, 2022
    Show notes Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself – Mac Geek Gab 955 episode image

    Tips for your iPhone and Apple Watch start today’s episode, including some often-overlooked nuances of Focus Modes to make your life even better. Then John, Dave, and Pete answer your questions about MacBooks losing battery during sleep, Apple TV installations, Stage Manager and more. Some Cool Stuff Found rounds out the episode to ensure you—and your three favorite geeks—each learn at least five new things. Press play…and don’t get caught!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 955 for Monday, November 14, 2022
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:02:44 Scott-QT-Disable “Follow Up Suggestions” in iOS 16’s Mail
      • 00:05:13 VaShaun-QT-Delete All Voicemails and Clear Space (2nd half)
      • 00:06:47 Warren-CSF-OnyX for macOS Ventura is OUT
      • 00:07:17 Jaco-QTR-Hold Space Bar on iPhone to Move Cursor Like a Trackpad
      • 00:11:38 Rico-QT/PSA-The limits of Siri’s voice detection
      • 00:15:24 Harvey-QT-Control your Series-6-and-later Apple Watch on your iPhone!
      • 00:18:08 Don’t Hide Stuff From Yourself
      • 00:19:32 Mark-QT-953-Use Apple Watch Strobe While Exercising On Busy Roads
      • 00:23:00 Peter-QT-953-Block Photos Access By Locking Your Phone
      • 00:24:31 PP New in iOS 16 Focus mode allows you not only to “Allow Notifications” but now “Silence Notifications from”
    • 00:28:33 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
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    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:31:23 Harvey-How to Edit Text Replacements on macOS Ventura?
      • 00:34:29 Kirit-Why I Love Stage Manager
      • 00:38:07 Lee-Apple Watch Use Cases
      • 00:46:32 John-My Computer is Waking Up and Burning Battery
        • pmset -g log | grep "Wake Requests"
      • 00:55:02 PCUnix-Assign a Room when Setting Up Apple TV 4K
      • 00:58:02 Chris-GC-Basic Video Editor?
        • Capto
        • DaVinci Resolve
        • Permute
    • 01:04:30 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today at Kolide.com/MGG
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:05:58 John-CSF-Velja, a Browser Power Tool
      • 01:09:24 David-CSF-Anker 321: 20W Power Strip with USB and 3 Outlets
      • 01:13:16 Albert-CSF-USB-C Cable that Displays Power Throughput
    • MGG 955 Outtro
      • Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
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