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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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    You Can Dangle Your Dongle Jun 27, 2022
    Show notes You Can Dangle Your Dongle — Mac Geek Gab 934 episode image

    Did you know that macOS will tell you which Wi-Fi channel you should use on your router? How about that you can type in specific start and end times for iPhone calendar appointments? How about seeing the wireless charging draw of your iPhone? You will after you listen to just the first segment of this week’s episode! After that, John, Pete, and Dave answer your questions, share your Cool Stuff Found, and just generally ensure you enjoy the process of learning at last five new things! Press play and join your three favorite geeks for another fun ride!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 934 for Monday, June 27, 2022
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:01:43 QT-Option-Click Wi-Fi > Open Wireless Diagnostics > Window > Scan (ignore the “Introduction”)
      • 00:06:05 Larry-QT-Long-press minutes in Calendar App for keypad
      • 00:08:04 QT-Enable Data Roaming for your pre-paid, data-only eSIM
      • 00:14:53 Dominic-929-Use iMazing to see the net charging wattage of wireless chargers
      • 00:17:02 Craig-QT-Tap the power button when your Mac won’t Wake from Sleep
        • Terminal Command to immediately reboot your Mac: sudo shutdown -r now
      • 00:24:01 Todd-Backup Your Focus Groups with Screenshots
    • Sponsors
      • 00:28:02 SPONSOR: Other World Computing’s new miniStack STX is exactly The Thunderbolt 4 Hub you want for your mac Mini. Same form factor, sits under your Mac mini, and has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and it’s a storage enclosure, too!
      • 00:29:48 SPONSOR: The Small Business Show Podcast. It’s true, MGG isn’t the only show Dave co-hosts. He and Shannon Jean — yep, the one formerly of MacResQ and TechRestore — produce this show every week for folks who enjoy thinking with their Business Brain. Check it out at BusinessShow.co for more!
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:31:48 John-933-Write to NFCs for Free with NFC21 Tools
      • 00:34:38 Terri-Connecting to Wi-Fi with NFC Tags?
      • 00:41:08 Jonathan-Why am I seeing Extra Captcha and SSL Mismatches on websites?
        • Brave Browser
      • 00:47:36 Michael-932–Many VPNs are owned by Kape Technologies
      • 00:53:12 Jonathan-T-Mobile Wireless Internet Speeds and Performance – also r/tmobileisp and r/verizonisp
    • Sniglets, revisited
      • 01:01:07 Jose-933-It’s called the “Over-Under”
      • 01:01:46 Karen-933-It’s called “Desk-a-ling”
      • 01:02:02 Michael-933-It’s Called a “Dangler”
        • I had a dangler and it fell
      • 01:02:48 Bjørn-933-Are you Table-Cable-Able?
      • 01:03:23 Scott-933–WordCombiner says it’s “dancle”
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:04:54 Todd-CSF-Use Hand Mirror on your Mac before joining Zoom calls
      • 01:06:09 CSF-Outlet Extensions so Wall-Warts Fit in Power Strips (or get rotating ones!)
      • 01:09:14 Dominic-CSF-Howard Oakley’s SMART Explainer
      • 01:10:40 DrDream-CSF-Duplicate File Finder for…removing dupes!
      • 01:11:20 Wayne-CSF-932–Parsec for low-latency remote control
      • 01:12:27 John-CSF-932-Use Eye Measure to Measure Pupillary Distance
      • 01:14:13 Sonos Voice
    • 01:19:29 MGG 934 Outtro <https://mgg.fm/934>
        • John Mulaney’s Best Meal
      • Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Take Me Down to Tangent City Jun 20, 2022
    Show notes Take Me Down to Tangent City — Mac Geek Gab 933 episode image

    What are your thoughts on backup internet connections, programming NFC tags, expiration dates on consumer products, DACs for your devices, and more? If you don’t have any of these yet, you will once you listen because these are just a few of the tangents John and Dave will walk you down this week! Never fret, though, everything still brings it back to all the Apple and technology devices you know, love, and want to learn about. Your two favorite geeks ensure you learn at least five new things, so go ahead and press play. Make sure you listen all the way through to the end, too, because you have a (very fun!) homework assignment!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 933 for Monday, June 20, 2022
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • When Your Internet Connection Goes South
      • 00:01:43 Troubleshooting John’s Internet Connection
        • ping www.apple.com
        • TuneIn
      • 00:05:08 Using a backup internet connection as insurance
        • Consolidated/Fidium Fiber
        • GoNetSpeed
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:11:43 Greg-QT-Use Focus Mode to have One app on Two Pages
      • 00:13:55 Todd-QT-Managing Sound output on Apple TV
      • 00:17:07 DirecTV Stream now has “follow team”
      • 00:20:18 Todd-CSF-932-Buy a Sheet of LED Dimming Stickers
    • Sponsors
      • 00:22:20 SPONSOR: Wealthfront was designed by financial experts to help you turn your good ideas into great investments without the hassle of doing everything yourself. Get your first $5,000 managed for FREE for life at Wealthfront.com/MGG.
      • 00:24:05 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
    • Follow-Ups and Geek Challenge Answers
      • 00:25:32 Steve-932-Use AnyDesk for Remote Access
      • 00:26:57 Jedd-932-Use Jump Desktop to Remote Access for Family Members
      • 00:28:09 Karl-932-Use PDF Expert. It’s the best.
      • 00:31:06 Barry-1-Macs Shouldn’t Use Intel Processors – This is true!
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:35:09 Terri-Which app to manage NFC Tags?
        • NFC QR Code Document Scanner
      • 00:38:40 A Case for AppTamer on M1 (run on efficiency cores, now has Quitter-like Functionality)
        • Maestral – open-source dropbox app
      • 00:46:03 Christopher-Universal Control Opens Up Monitor Options
      • 00:49:00 Scott-iMac Wi-Fi and Recovery Issues
        • USB Wi-Fi 802.11ac adapter
        • The Small Business Show podcast
        • Recovery Mode doesn’t work? Try this!
      • 01:03:35 Can iCloud Music Library have too many playlists?
      • 01:07:52 Ross-Lossless Audio with HomePad Mini, DAC Options
        • iMore’s 2022 DAC List
        • Audioengine D1
      • 01:18:38 Spencer-Should I buy the HELM Audio Bolt DAC?
      • 01:19:41 Sonos Ray Review
      • 01:23:16 Homework Assignment: What’s the phrase for hanging a cable?
    • 01:25:11 MGG 933 Outtro <https://mgg.fm/933>
      • Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    We Are Just 17 (If You Know What We Mean) Jun 13, 2022
    Show notes We are just 17 (if you know what we mean) - MGG 932 episode image

    Happy Birthday to us all! It’s true… 17 years ago today (to the day!) John and Dave released the first Mac Geek Gab episode (called “TMO To Go”) and Pilot Pete joined not to long afterwards. It’s been 17 years of answering your questions, sharing Cool Stuff Found, learning Quick Tips, discussing Macs and iPhones and Routers and Mesh Wi-Fi and Synology DiskStations and… yeah… all of it. Wanna know a secret? They’re not going to stop any time soon! Wanna know another secret? Press play and join your three favorite geeks in learning that secret plus five new things!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 932 for Monday, June 13, 2022
    • 00:01:41 Happy 17th Birthday!
      • Don McMillan’s Boolean Proof as to Why Your Wife is Always Right
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:05:01 QT-Command-Drag a Window to keep its background position
      • 00:06:05 QT-Command Click on Mailboxes in Mail’s sidebar to have customized views
      • 00:08:02 Bob-QT-Use iPhone Measure app to calculate a human’s height
      • 00:10:44 Brad-QT-See Snapshots over SMB by adding /~snapshot to SMB URL
      • 00:12:22 BarryK-QT-Use Option-Space to put a “hard space” in text
      • 00:13:30 Craig-QT-Use an NFC tag to cover the light on your bedside charger…and trigger shortcuts! Available here on Amazon
      • 00:17:06 Cory-QT-Run Homebridge on DSM7 instead of HOOBS – Good idea!
        • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • 00:20:32 Brad-QT-use killall -3 to generate a crash report
      • 00:21:53 Jeff-QT-iOS 16 Lets You See Wi-Fi Passwords
    • Sponsors
      • 00:24:19 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required!
      • 00:26:05 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs!
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:27:51 Bill-Moving From Cable to 5G/LTE Internet
        • Verizon 5G Home Internet
        • T-Mobile Home Internet
        • Starlink
        • Starlink Coverage Map – Check the coverage map!!!
        • Verizon 5G Home Internet vs. T-Mobile Home Internet: Which Is Best for Your Home Connection?
      • 00:34:04 DLH-Wi-Fi Traveling Fun
      • 00:42:51 Lauren-Easy cross-platform remote assistance solution?
        • Zoom
        • TeamViewer
        • Chrome Remote Desktop
      • 00:48:20 Larry-APFS or HFS+ for Rotational Drives?
        • An analysis of APFS enumeration performance on rotational hard drives
      • 00:54:05 Jamie-Synology RT6600ax is shipping to customers
      • 01:01:10 David-What’s the best PDF Editor?
        • Adobe Acrobat DC – The reader is just a reader. Not an editior
        • PDF Pen
        • LibreOffice
        • PDF Expert
        • Nitro PDF Pro
        • Prizmo
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:10:56 Allison-CSM-A geeky podcaster’s VPN analysis
        • Private Internet Access VPN (Allison’s choice and the one Dave will move to shortly)
        • ExpressVPN (Dave’s current VPN)
      • 01:18:32 CSF-Mobile Passport app
    • 01:21:12 MGG 932 Outtro
      • Pilot Pete’s New Aviation Podcast: So There I Was
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Geeky Reactions to Apple's WWDC22 Keynote Jun 07, 2022
    Show notes Geeky Reactions to Apple's WWDC22 Keynote - MGG 931 episode image

    Apple’s WWDC conference is this week, with a slew of new announcements for both Developers and end users alike. Listen as John, Dave, and Pilot Pete share their initial reactions to Apple’s latest news, digging in to provide some context as only your three favorite geeks can. Press play and enjoy…that way you won’t get caught!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 931 for Tuesday, June 7, 2022
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • 00:06:46 macOS Ventura Highlights and Observations
      • Mail enhancements
      • Passkeys
      • Shared Tab Groups
      • Stage Manager
      • Focus Mode
      • Spotlight enhancements
      • Continuity Camera
      • Studio Light
    • 00:22:29 M2 Chip
    • 00:24:58 M2 MacBook Air (and Pro)
    • 00:36:15 SPONSOR: Helix Mattresses. Go take the Helix Quiz to find out which mattress is right for you, and then save up to $200 off your mattress plus get two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/mgg.
    • 00:37:56 SPONSOR: Zocdoc, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. Sign up for FREE at Zocdoc.com/MGG and download the app today.
    • 00:39:14 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide.
    • 00:40:43 iPadOS 16 Observations
      • VM Swap
      • Stage Manager
      • Resizable Windows
    • 00:50:51 iOS 16 Observations
      • iCloud Shared Photo Library
      • Messages
      • So There I Was – Pilot Pete’s new aviation podcast
      • Wallet Smart Keys
      • Apple Pay Later
      • Tap to Pay on iPhone
      • Dictation
      • Lock Screen
    • 01:18:33 MGG 931 Outtro <https://mgg.fm/931>
      • Crag’s Hair!
      • Pilot Pete’s New Podcast: So There I Was
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Jiggle Mode Galore May 30, 2022
    Show notes Jiggle Mode Galore — Mac Geek Gab 930 episode image

    Dave’s been testing the new Synology RT6600ax router and has some “first look” thoughts to share. He, John, and Pete continue by answering your questions about mesh networks, VLANs, IoT devices, and more. Cool Stuff Found this week includes places to find discounted (or free!) apps, options for portable screens, wireless power banks, and more. And the whole episode starts with your three favorite geeks discussing a new way to enter Jiggle Mode. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

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

    What are the differences between Qi and MagSafe? Listen as your three favorite geeks talk through all this and more. Split screen, searching in Messages, finding hidden drafts in Mail, and Google resuming free GSuite access are just a few of the topics that John, Dave, and Pilot Pete dig into for you all this week. Have a question of your own? Try the new feedback@mgg.fm address and let’s see if that works! Then press play and enjoy hearing your answer…and learning five new things!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 929 for Monday, May 23, 2022
      • 00:02:10 ASUS ZenScreen 15.4” Portable Monitor
    • 00:06:12 Check Universal Control if Your Mouse/Keyboard appears to “Freeze”
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:09:08 Paul-QT-Show Previews in Finder Views
      • 00:10:57 Mark, Matt, and Others-Google Resumes Allowing Free Legacy GSuite Accounts
        • Gmail iOS App
      • 00:17:52 Russell-QT-Fast Charging iPhones and iPads
      • 00:24:52 QT-Searching in Messages
      • 00:27:14 Bob-QT-921-Print presentation slides 4-up to save paper
      • 00:30:15 Kiwi Graham-QT-Using Split Screen mode on iPad
      • 00:35:41 Ed-QT-Find Hidden Drafts in iOS Mail
      • 00:38:10 mgg.fm lives! And you can use any episode number to navigate directly to any episode… like mgg.fm/100, for example!
    • Sponsor
      • 00:41:45 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Sign up at Coda.io/mgg for FREE.
      • 00:43:31 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
      • 00:44:53 SPONSOR: Kolide – Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today!
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:46:27 Steve-MagSafe Versus Qi Charging – Yes. They are different
        • Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W
        • Samsung Qi Charger with Cooling Fan
        • How to use your MagSafe Charger with iPhone 13 models and iPhone 12 models
      • 00:52:50 Bedside Qi Chargers are risky
      • 00:56:03 Shortcut for HomeKit devices tied to Focus mode!
      • 00:57:24 Craig-Getting a SMART Error, Now What?
        • SMARTReporter for Mac
        • DriveDx
        • SMART Disk Checker
        • Spinrite for Recovering Data
      • 01:07:29 Brian-Best Wi-Fi Scanner App to use?
        • AirPort Utility for iOS
        • Wi-Fi Explorer
        • iStumbler
        • NetSpot
        • The iOS Measure App
      • 01:11:39 Bob-How to Download YouTube Videos?
        • Downie (part of Setapp)
        • YouTube Premium
        • Pulltube (also available in SetApp)
        • yt-dlp
    • 01:17:20 MGG 929 Outtro
      • Pilot Pete’s New Podcast: So There I Was
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    A Synology Geek Gab May 16, 2022
    Show notes A Synology Geek Gab — Mac Geek Gab 928 episode image

    Synology’s DiskStations are a popular item amongst all of us here in the MGG Family, listeners and hosts all included! Listen today as guest Jeff Gamet makes a hasty return to join John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete to talk all things Synology and Network Attached Storage. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things along with the rest of the MGG Family.

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 928 for Monday, May 16, 2022
    • 00:03:26 How Do Your Geeks Use Their Synology Diskstations?
      • Time Machine Backups
      • Hyper Backup
      • Synology Drive
      • Plex
      • Video Station
      • Media Server
      • Cloud Sync
      • Synology Photos
      • Synology Office
      • Synology VPN Server
      • Surveillance Station
      • From the live chat: SynoCommunity
    • Sponsors
      • 00:18:58 SPONSOR: New Relic. Combining 16 different monitoring products, New Relic ensures you can pinpoint the source of your software issues quickly and get back up and running when you need it. Visit NewRelic.com/MGG to get 100GB of data free, forever, no credit card required!
      • 00:20:47 SPONSOR: Lumin Skin. Thanks to Lumin Skin you can drop that bottle of three-in-one and start using skincare products that actually take care of your skin. Visit LuminSkin.com/MGG to get your free trial of Lumin’s products.
    • NAS Questions
      • 00:22:31 James-Best Drive Configuration for Synology
        • Synology Hybrid RAID
      • 00:29:12 Dee-What Size Replacement Drives for Synology DiskStation?
      • 00:31:45 What is a “4K Native” Hard Drive?
      • 00:34:35 Terry-Which 2-bay NAS do you recommend?
        • Jeff: DS220j ($187, currently-used) DS1520+
        • John: DS218play ($230) DS420+ ($500)
        • Dave: DS218play ($230) DS1520+ ($700, currently-used)
        • Your Geeks’ Picks Compared
        • RAID Calculator
        • Drive Selector
      • 00:50:50 David-New DiskStation, Which Steps First?
      • 00:55:56 Ari-Copy Files/Folders from Mac to Synology?
      • 01:02:13 Jeff-Easiest way to backup Synology?
    • NAS CSF
      • 01:06:35 Keith-CSF-AutoMounter backs up your NAS to Backblaze by Default
      • 01:08:47 GC-How to keep TIme Machine from Backing Up Network Shares
      • 01:10:51 CSF-VirtualHere Lets you use USB Devices across Network
    • 01:12:38 MGG 928 Outtro
      • Find Jeff Gamet on Twitter and Instagram
        • The Context Machine Podcast
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Don't Store Your iPhone In Your Navel May 09, 2022
    Show notes Don't Store Your iPhone In Your Navel – Mac Geek Gab 927 episode image

    Quick Tips for keyboard shortcuts, viewing messages, and speed tests are just the first segment of this week’s episode. Listen as John, Dave, and Pilot Pete navigate you through understanding managing the Finder sidebar, tweaking your batteries, choosing storage, and ensuring your DNS will let you connect to hotel Wi-Fi. Then your three favorite geeks wrap up with some fantastic (and timely!) Cool Stuff Found, including some travel tips. Press play and enjoy learning five new things together!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 927 for Monday, May 9, 2022
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:02:20 Lee-QT-Efficiently Quit Without Saving
      • 00:05:46 Barry-QT-Use Your Mac as an AirPlay Speaker…even Better With Studio Display!
      • 00:06:41 Joe-QT-Use Live Text to Type those Restaurant Survey Codes
      • 00:09:47 Harvey-CSF-Use `networkQuality -s` for Speed Tests from Terminal
        • https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/internet-speed-checkl-macos-monterey/
      • 00:13:28 QT-Alternate Messages View
      • 00:16:09 ADD Todd-The MGG Feed … Enhanced!
    • Sponsors
      • 00:19:44 SPONSOR: Hunter Douglas – Custom Shades and more. Visit HunterDouglas.com/mgg today for your free Style Gets Smarter design guide.
      • 00:21:08 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software is now ready for Big Sur and M1-powered Macs!
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:22:41 David-Disappearing Finder Sidebar Items
      • 00:24:30 Eduardo-Risks of Leaving my MacBook plugged in full-time?
        • Maximizing Apple’s Battery Performance
        • Coconut Battery
      • 00:32:04 CSF-MagSafe PopSockets! – Sadie should clip this tip LOTS of girls love those PopSockets!
      • 00:34:31 Paul-Cleaning your AirPods increases Sound Quality
        • 12 Pieces Hearing Aid Cleaning Tools
        • 6-Pack of Brushes and Earloops
      • 00:40:22 Tim-External SSD vs. Internal Storage
      • 00:47:27 John-Custom DNS Messes Up Captive Portal – Yep. True!! I have had this issue before when setting up new XFinity/Comcast Cable Modems.
      • 00:51:42 Roger-Which (e)SIM card to get when traveling?
        • eSimDB
        • Google Maps for iOS
        • You Need a Map
        • PokeFi
        • iPhone Low Data Mode
        • Join Mint Mobile
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:02:08 @StatsDesk-DSM 7.1 Fixes Critical Netatalk Bug
      • 01:03:37 Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD — rubberized shock absorbers. Formatted ExFAT out of the gate, PCIe NVMe drive, 10Gbps USB (3.2g2
      • 01:05:51 CSF-WOWCube for $249
      • 01:08:51 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-Run MacOS 8 and System 7 in your browser
      • 01:10:27 CSF-Scosche PowerUp 600 Torch ($139)
      • 01:12:41 Dan-CSF-Ikea Tradfri Affordable HomeKit Devices – Yep. Ikea does make many things affordable
      • 01:14:53 Patrick-CSF-DenTek Flossers…For Your Mac and iPhone
    • 01:16:26 MGG 927 Outtro
      • Chuck Barris…Assassin??
      • The Context Machine Podcast
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Never Say Never...Except When Excavating May 02, 2022
    Show notes Never Say Never...Except When Excavating — Mac Geek Gab 926 episode image

    Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus joins your two favorite geeks this week to talk Apple’s Self Service repairs, Keyboard Shortcuts, Screen Layout, and Twinkly lights! Of course, John and Dave make sure to keep things on the rails with your favorite Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found, as well. Press play and enjoy learning three new things!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 926 for Monday, May 2, 2022
      • The MGG Discord Server is Live!
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • 00:02:02 Today’s Guest: Dr. Mac!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:03:00 Dale-QT-USB-A Connectors are Color-Coded (and more tips from Glenn Fleishman’s Take Control of Untangling Connections)
      • 00:04:51 Christina-QT-Use Command-Option-V to Move a File instead of Copying
      • 00:08:19 Alex-QT-Customize Finder Toolbar
      • 00:12:06 Clay-QT-924-Use Emergency SOS to Disable FaceID
      • 00:14:28 QT-Add “New Viewer Tab” shortcut Cmd-T for New Tabs in Mail to match Safari
      • 00:17:08 Tim-QT-See old macOS Versions in Mac App Store Hidden Purchases
      • 00:18:48 Pour One Out for macOS Server
      • 00:21:20 James-QT-Enable High Contrast on Apple TV to easily see selected object
      • 00:22:45 Gary-QT-Siri can activate Flashlight, Low Power Mode, Wi-Fi, and more
      • 00:25:00 Donna-QT-Use Your Car’s Third Memory Button to Mitigate Its Forgetfulness
    • Sponsors
      • 00:29:25 SPONSOR: Helix Mattresses. Go take the Helix Quiz to find out which mattress is right for you, and then save up to $200 off your mattress plus get two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/mgg.
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    • 00:33:56 Thoughts on Apple’s Self-Service Repair
      • Right to Repair
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:47:31 Eliot-Replacing Quick Notes Function
        • Drafts from Agile Tortoise
        • BetterTouchTool
        • Keyboard Maestro Gesture Trigger
        • Logitech MX Master 3
      • 01:02:35 Thunderbolt Dock Sleep Mode Issues… Need to Be Reconnected After Reboot with 12.3.1
        • PreSonus Q2626
      • 01:08:50 Bob-919-Moom vs. Stay and Window Placement
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:14:24 Use MGG Chapters
      • 01:16:00 Dr. Mac-CSF-Twinkly lights
    • 01:22:15 MGG 926 Outtro
      • Find Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus at LeVitus.com
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Cool Stuff (and Jeff Gamet) Found! Apr 25, 2022
    Show notes Cool Stuff (and Jeff Gamet) Found! — Mac Geek Gab 925 episode image

    Jeff Gamet joins John and Dave today to share all kinds of Cool Stuff Found with you. Categories range from MagSafe car mounts to mechanical keyboards, to USB adapters and more. Listen to your three favorite geeks have their minds blown by a listener submission about Remote Access, and then there are all the tangents, which you’re simply going to love. Press play and enjoy learning no-less-than five new things (and probably a LOT more). Also, we’re sorry about your wallets… we know these CSF episodes can get expensive, but we made sure to include lots of free stuff this week, too!

    Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

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