Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

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The Power … of Power – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 774 Aug 13, 2019

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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 and more. Seems like a good idea!Note: Shownotes are complete!

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00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 774 for Monday, August 12, 2019
00:01:37 Podcast Movement 2019
00:02:49 Lawyer Jeff-CSF-Bailiff & Cirrus
00:05:08 Christopher-CSF-773-NeoFinder
00:06:23 Ben-CSF-Today Scripts
00:08:28 Chuck-773-Remove email to free iOS Device space (first PP only)
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00:15:15 Keith-QT-Live Photos Quick Tip
- Take and edit Live Photos
00:18:09 Power Down iPhone X
- Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (only for responsive devices)
- Force Restart your Unresponsive iPhone
00:25:24 Stephan-QT-Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts for Pesky Commands
00:28:31 Seth-QT-New Logic Board Breaks Messages Cloud Sync
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00:33:09 John F. Braun and his Shiny New Apple Card
- How to apply for Apple Card
- TDO with John F. Braun about Apple Card
- John F. Braun’s Apple Card on Instagram
- Quicken 2019 for Mac
00:50:06 Dave Visited NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to learn about Artemis (and more!)
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01:02:28 James-How much network and internet speed do we need?
01:17:30 Todd-The Power of Power
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Five New Keyboard Shortcuts, Cool Stuff Found, and More Tips – Mac Geek Gab 773 Aug 05, 2019

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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 walk you through it all!

We Love Dongle World – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 772 Jul 29, 2019

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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 as we do. Press play and learn at least five new things!

You Don’t Get to Change Your Mind about The Past in the Future – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 771 Jul 22, 2019

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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 share your tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more. Mac Geek Gab 771 is here just for you. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!

Swiper, More Swiping! – Mac Geek Gab 770 Jul 15, 2019

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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!

Save Your Data…Safely – Mac Geek Gab 769 Jul 08, 2019

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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 only as good as the method and medium you use. It’s time to talk about data safety and reliability. Plus, your other questions need answers, and that’s what happens here on Mac Geek Gab: everyone learns at least five new things!

Not That There’s Anything Wrong With Excessive – Mac Geek Gab 768 Jul 01, 2019

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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 of this and more.

I Hate It When My Computer Won’t Behave – Mac Geek Gab 767 Jun 24, 2019

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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?

Whispering Sweet Nothings at The A-Lady – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 766 Jun 17, 2019

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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 your stalwart guides. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!

Migrating iTunes, Upgrading Macs, and a Quick Tip from Craig Federighi – Mac Geek Gab 765 Jun 10, 2019

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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 great questions on topics like preparing your iTunes library for Catalina, upgrading to a new Mac, and much, much more. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!

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