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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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    Don't Forget TOTO! Aug 25, 2025
    Show notes Don't Forget TOTO! – Mac Geek Gab 1104 episode image

    Learn how to use hyphens for strike-through in Messages, schedule a Mac restart, and even tell Siri or Alexa to run one-time automations. Master plus-addressing in iCloud Mail for cleaner inboxes and privacy with Hide My Email, and keep Safari’s tab bar neat by ditching Favorite Icons. And of course, Don’t Forget TOTO—Turn it Off, Turn it On again—to solve more problems than you think. Don’t Get Caught missing these fixes, including ways to recover from a too-dim iPhone screen or undo accidental changes in Notes.

    Then it’s a flood of Cool Stuff Found: from an AI-built Coffee Finder app to the Scosche PBJ2000 jump starter, US Mobile’s pick-your-network option, and ViewSonic’s 27” 5K Thunderbolt display. Discover tools like vFlat for clean scans, WATTBOX for remote gear reboots, and GL-iNET’s Brume VPN appliance. Add in Braxley Bands for Apple Watch, EVapo-Rust for metal cleanup, and Treedix’s USB Cable Tester, and you’ve got an arsenal of gear to make your life easier. This episode is packed with shortcuts, hidden features, and gadgets you didn’t know you needed. Press play and enjoy, folks!

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1104 for Monday, August 25th, 2025
      • August 25th: National Banana Split Day
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Default Folder
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 Ben-QT-Use hyphens to create strike-through text on iPhone Messages
      • 00:03:33 Robert-QT-Don’t forget to try the restart
        • Don’t Forget TOTO! (Turn it Off and Turn it On)
        • Schedule a Restart Of Your Mac
      • 00:06:54 QT – Tell A-Lady or S-Lady to do something at a set time
      • 00:10:30 Where does it store those one-time automations
      • 00:12:40 Scott-QT-Use plus-addressing for your iCloud email (and also iCloud’s Hide My Email)
        • RFC for email plus-addressing
        • Duck.com/email
      • 00:20:46 SteveHammond-QT-Disable Favorite Icons to clean up Safari’s tab bar
    • Sponsors
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    • Don’t Get Caught
      • 00:26:40 Stephen-DGC-You can’t delete custom-created Stations in Apple Music
      • 00:29:59 Ed-DGC-Don’t turn your iPhone brightness all the way down…and some fixes if you do!
        • Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap
      • 00:32:37 David-DGC-Apple Notes doesn’t have a undo revisions
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 00:39:47 Brian8944-Stephen Robles Coffee Finder app that he built with ChatGPT-5
        • PayFinders’ Brian Roemmele on Maccast
      • 00:43:43 Ben-CSF-HomeCare for Troubleshooting HomeKit
      • 00:45:00 CSF-Scosche PBJ2000 Portable Car Battery Jump Starter (Scosche PBJ2000 @ Walmart)
    • Sponsors
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    • MOAR Cool Stuff Found
      • 00:53:08 PorthosJon-CSF-US Mobile lets you choose your own network for your mobile
      • 00:55:45 CSF-ViewSonic VP2788-5K 27” 5K Thunderbolt Display
      • 01:03:15 John-CSF-vFlat Scanner takes page roll and fingers out of scans
      • 01:05:05 Dan-CSF-WATTBOX to remotely reboot equipment from anywhere
        • OvrC.com
      • 01:07:42 n-Ben-CSF-Braxley Bands for Apple Watch
      • 01:11:14 CSF-EVapo-Rust rust remover
      • 01:13:26 Rich-CSF-GL-iNET Brume VPN Network Appliance
      • 01:15:42 Andrew-CSF-Treedix USB Cable Tester
      • 01:18:07 Quick follow-up on the Eufy E15
    • 01:19:29 MGG 1104 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Hey ChatGPT: Are You Sure? Aug 18, 2025
    Show notes Hey ChatGPT: Are You Sure? — Mac Geek Gab 1103 episode image

    This week’s Mac Geek Gab with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton packs in quick tips, clever hacks, and gear finds to level up your Apple life. You’ll learn how to instantly turn screenshots into PDFs, scan docs like a pro, and understand why most Macs can’t handle 20Gbps USB. Get smarter about CarPlay cables, unlock better wireless GPS performance, and discover menu bar magic with tools like uBar, Sketchybar, and Looking Glass. Don’t Get Caught missing the debates over Apple Music vs. Spotify—plus which one wins for playlists and which takes the crown for audio quality.

    When it comes to troubleshooting, you’ll see how to fix blank Mail previews, keep your number abroad for iMessage, and squeeze the most out of budget carriers. Round it out with negotiation strategies to lower your mobile and ISP bills, plus Wi-Fi service order tweaks and DHCP reservation tips to keep your Mac running smooth.

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1103 for Monday, August 18th, 2025
      • August 18th: National Fajita Day
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Default Folder
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 Pogo Kelly-QT-Turn Screenshots into a PDF in the Finder
      • 00:02:50 Karl-QT-CHiPs taught us some police 11-codes!
      • 00:04:34 Kiwi Graham-QT-Apple devices use randomized serial numbers
      • 00:07:36 Mike-QT-Files.app document scanning maxes out at 24 pages
      • 00:10:59 CSF-Genius Scan (free version)
      • 00:12:10 Peg-QT-Scanning using Image Capture
      • 00:13:48 Craig-1101-QT-Most Macs can’t support USB 20Gbps
    • Sponsor
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    • Don’t Get Caught
      • 00:20:50 RandyWalker-DGC-Change Out Your CarPlay Cable
        • Coiled cable for CarPlay
      • 00:24:09 Wireless CarPlay and GPS Passthrough
        • CarLinkIt 5.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 00:30:16 PorthosJon-CSF-uBar, a Dock Enhancer
      • 00:32:16 Ben-CSF-Sketchybar to customize your menubar (video instructions!)
      • 00:34:30 Andrew-CSF-Looking Glass for Apple Music (or Spotify) to control Apple Music from your Mac’s Menu Bar
      • Some Cage Matches
        • A discussion of playlists, Apple Music vs. Spotify… Spotify wins
        • A discussion of audio quality… Apple Music wins
      • 00:42:44 Bob-CSF-Zip-Tie Cable Labels
        • Sivet Coffee
      • 00:46:35 Ben-CSF-Access: Passwords Companion
      • 00:47:44 CSF-Kris Black-Sidebar is a Setapp alternative to Ubar
    • Sponsor
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      • 00:50:14 SPONSOR: Webroot. Get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Webroot Essentials when you go Webroot.com/MGG. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
    • 00:51:40 Mark-Mail Preview isn’t showing text
      • Rebuild Mail Indexes with Mailbox > Rebuild
      • Rebuild Mail’s Envelope Index
      • Or use OnyX
    • 00:58:46 JKDawson-How to Maintain Tel. # while abroad for iMessage / AppleID?
      • Tello plans to maintain your phone number
    • 01:06:09 Which budget carrier makes sense to use?
      • Mint Mobile
      • Verizon’s Visible (but you don’t get 5G)
    • 01:10:55 Tips for renegotiating your mobile phone plan
      • …and your home ISP plan, too!
    • 01:13:12 Grumpy Mike-1101-WiFi can be enabled but not associated
      • Setting service order for your Mac’s networks
      • Settings DHCP Reservations in your router
    • 01:22:33 MGG 1103 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Mirrors are Wi-Fi's Mortal Enemy Aug 11, 2025
    Show notes Mirrors are Wi-Fi's Mortal Enemy – Mac Geek Gab 1102 episode image

    Mirrors killing your Wi-Fi? You’re not imagining it. This week on Mac Geek Gab 1102, you’ll learn how metal surfaces sabotage your signal…and what to do about it. From smarter ways to manage your Apple Watch unlocks (hint: avoid accidental calls) to clearing your iPhone’s keyboard dictionary without going full nuclear, the Quick Tips are flying fast. Want your Dock to behave on multi-monitor setups? There’s an AppleScript for that.

    Don’t Get Caught thinking “Until Tomorrow” actually means tomorrow…battery limits may surprise you. And if AirPlay is acting up, you might be powering off your speaker in the wrong order. Plus, you’ll discover data-blocking USB-C gadgets, secret vaults for your passwords, and whether SMB is a safe bet now that Time Machine is ditching AFP. All that, and more listener questions answered with your three favorite geeks leading the charge.

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1102 for Monday, August 11th, 2025
      • August 11th: National Align Your Teeth Day
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway
    • 00:04:13 Your Opinions on MGG’s Titular Methodology?
      • PowerPress from Bluberry
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 Craig-QT-Mirrors are WiFi’s mortal enemy!
      • 00:13:04 Andrew-QT-Clear iPhone keyboard dictionary without Nuke and Pave
      • 00:13:49 Craig-QT-Inspector is better than Get Info
      • 00:16:21 Bruce-QT-1101-Don’t Unlock with Apple Watch to Avoid Dialing!
      • 00:18:58 Steve-QT-1101-Require FaceID for Phone app to avoid butt-dialing
    • Sponsors
      • 00:20:45 SPONSOR: Webroot. Get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Webroot Essentials when you go Webroot.com/MGG.
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    • MOAR Quick Tips
      • 00:25:14 Joe-QT-1100-Use Pill Organizers for holding screws during a teardown
        • iFixit – FixMat
    • 00:27:52 David-QT-1099-AppleScript to move the Dock back to primary monitor
      • do shell script "defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string left; killall Dock; sleep 1; defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string bottom; killall Dock”
    • Don’t Get Caught
      • 00:30:55 Antony-DGC-Battery Limit Changed “Until Tomorrow” doesn’t always mean “tomorrow”
      • 00:33:04 DGC-Apple’s Calendar.app doesn’t always send invites through Google.
      • 00:36:32 Scott-DGC-Turning Off a Speaker Before Disabling Airplay Can Prevent Normal Function of your Mac Audio
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 00:39:21 Seth-CSF-Access: Private Vault for Passwords
      • 00:40:05 What Password Manager do you use?
        • 1Password
        • Apple Passwords
        • Bitwarden
      • 00:45:52 Kevin-CSF-1101–USB-C (and USB-A) Data Blocker
    • Sponsors
    • 00:51:53 SPONSOR: Coda, the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg.
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    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:54:48 Bjørn-Why won’t music play through my phone’s speaker?
      • 01:01:19 Craig-Apple is dropping AFP support for Time Machine Backups. Is SMB OK to use?
        • “Future versions of macOS will no longer support AFP network disks to Time Machine backups”
      • 01:04:44 David-Why Cardio Recovery Data Not syncing from Watch to Health App
    • 01:17:04 MGG 1102 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Life’s Too Short to Deal With Bad Cables Aug 04, 2025
    Show notes Life’s Too Short to Deal With Bad Cables — Mac Geek Gab 1101 episode image

    You’ll pick up quick wins this week with smart Mac tips you can use right now. Color-code your USB and Thunderbolt cables so you always grab the right one, and stash them in mesh zipper pouches or a travel organizer so you’re never digging for the right connection. Add Apple Music playlists right to your Mac’s menu bar, trigger Time Machine backups with macOS 26 Shortcuts, and even have ChatGPT read answers aloud to you. Learn how to suss out the speed of your USB-C cables, avoid accidental calls, and know when a higher‑wattage charger is perfectly safe. And remember: when moving from Intel to Apple Silicon, migrate your Homebrew setup properly—Don’t Get Caught re‑installing from scratch.

    From troubleshooting with AI without “leading the witness” to discovering that High Sierra is still getting (at least some!) security updates, you’ll walk away sharper than before. We dig into Cool Stuff Found like Dory, a frictionless Mac app switcher, and VueScan, which resurrects old, unsupported scanners. Clean up your cloud clutter, auto‑paste from Messages into any app, and explore apps like Dialed AI to keep your motivation up. Whether you’re traveling, upgrading, or just tidying your digital life, these tips keep you efficient, organized, and ready for anything.

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1101 for Monday, August 4th, 2025
      • August 4th: National Clouded Leopard Day
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 Tom-QT-Color code your USB/Thunderbolt cables for easy identification
      • 00:04:01 Andrew-QT-Add Apple Music Playlists, Albums, and Artists to Your Mac’s Menu Bar
      • 00:05:45 Karl-QT-Apple Music needs to be installed to get audio out of your Lightning port
        • https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone/
      • 00:10:36 Advice when troubleshooting with AI: Don’t lead the witness!
      • 00:14:43 Tom-QT-1097-Fix the perpetually-incrementing System name numbers
      • 00:17:01 Don’t Get Caught: when migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon you need to reset up all your homebrew stuff
        • Migrate Homebrew from Intel to Apple Silicon
    • Sponsors
      • 00:20:27 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order.
      • 00:21:59 SPONSOR: K12 can help your child start reaching their full potential in life now – and give you the support you need to get them there! Go to K12.com/MGG today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now
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    • MOAR Quick Tips
      • 00:25:14 QT-On a Mac ChatGPT will Read the answer to you
      • 00:26:18 Doug-QT-macOS 26’s Shortcuts Automations can be used to trigger Time Machine and more
        • Amphetamine
      • 00:29:46 macOS 26 allows auto-paste-from-Messages/Mail into any app, not just Safari
      • 00:31:31 Phil-1099-High Sierra still gets security updates
        • SilentKnight
      • 00:34:03 Tony-1100-Recently Saved Photos might be tricked by migrations
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:35:50 Andy-How do you organize your cables and such in your backpack?
        • Mesh Zipper Pouches
        • Travel Organizer Case
      • 00:44:13 Kaz-How do I know how fast my USB-C cables are?
      • 00:50:57 Robert-CSF-USB-C Couplers that support 240W and Thunderbolt 4 speeds
    • Sponsors
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    • MOAR Questions Answered
      • 00:58:26 Roger-Q-How to stop making inadvertent calls?
      • 01:03:40 Paul-Will I hurt my battery using a higher-wattage charger?
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:11:03 Segev-CSF-Dory, a zero-config, lower-friction app switcher for the Mac
      • 01:13:12 Jenn-CSF-CleanMyMac’s Cloud Cleanup launches
      • 01:14:26 Richard-CSF-VueScan Scanning Software for Out Of Date – Non supported hardware and more
      • 01:18:36 Marlon-CSF-Dialed AI Motivation app
    • 01:20:10 MGG 1101 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    It’s All About Learning How To Fish Jul 28, 2025
    Show notes It’s All About Learning How To Fish — Mac Geek Gab 1100 episode image

    You’re diving into Mac Geek Gab 1100, where quick tips flow faster than USB-C power. Learn how dragging files into a blank Finder space automatically creates folders, and why AppleCare One’s $20/month plan might be worth a look. You’ll get hacks for AirPods Pro as earplugs, scanning docs to a thumb drive, and managing your Mac’s noisy notification overload. Curious about how to bulk scan like a pro or fix TestFlight Apple ID merge issues? Adam, Pete, and Dave have you covered.

    Things get deeper with listener questions—from phantom iMac reboots to the clever use of dry-erase markers when fixing hardware. You’ll also get practical ways to manage family passwords and discover why teaching someone to fish (figuratively, of course, though fish can be yummy, too!) beats fixing their tech woes every time. Cool Stuff Found includes compression tools, trackable flashlights, and ChromeOS Flex as a Mac revival trick. Don’t Get Caught missing this one—it’s packed with geeky gold.

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1100 for Monday, July 28th, 2025
      • July 28th: National Milk Chocolate Day
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 David-QT-Drag files to a blank space and Finder creates a folder for you
      • 00:06:05 Gary-QT-Apple released a new AppleCare One plan for $20/month
        • Apple Support App
        • 9to5 Mac’s Article about AppleCare One
      • 00:14:34 Rob-1099-Phonetic vs. Pronunciation Contact Fields
    • Sponsors
      • 00:16:48 SPONSOR: OpenPhone is the #1 business phone system that streamlines and scales your customer communications. Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG
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      • 00:19:50 SPONSOR: OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 Dock is now shipping!
    • MOAR Quick Tips
      • 00:21:07 Adam-Bulk Scanning Quick Tip – Use your all-in-one printer’s direct-to-thumb drive scanning option
        • Using ChatGPT’s summarization feature to jog your memory for public performance and public speaking
        • Apple’s Files app scanning option
      • 00:25:00 For AirPods Pro as earplugs, AirPods > Accessibility > Loud Sound Reduction needs to be on
        • AirPods Magnetic Strap
      • 00:33:41 David-TestFlight can get in the way of merging Apple accounts…and there’s a fix!
      • 00:37:19 Andrew-QT-Some USB-C devices need a USB-A to USB-C cable to properly charge
      • 00:43:05 Chris-QT-Turn Off Notification Sounds on Mac & iPad to Avoid Notification Overload (aka MacProCT)
    • Sponsors
      • 00:46:05 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill to just $15 per month at MintMobile.com/MGG
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    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:48:50 Tim-My 2019 iMac intermittently reboots without warning every few days
        • Reset SMC on Intel Mac
      • 00:56:50 QT-Remembering where screws go when removing them from a computer
        • Dry Erase is better than Permanent Marker
        • Speaking of things you might need alcohol for
      • 00:59:36 Managing passwords for our extended family members
        • It’s all about learning how to fish!
      • 01:07:41 Randy-WHY Thousands of Photos in “Recently Saved?”
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:13:21 Andrew-CSF-Compress for videos and photos on iPhone and iPad
      • 01:14:32 Kirschen-CSF-FlashFinder combo flashlight and FindMy device
      • 01:17:46 Scott-1099–ChromeOS Flex instead of OCLP
    • 01:20:42 MGG 1100 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Stump The Geeks Live from Macstock 2025 Jul 21, 2025
    Show notes Stump The Geeks Live from Macstock 2025 – Mac Geek Gab 1099 episode image

    Recorded LIVE at Macstock 2025, this episode of Mac Geek Gab is a true “Stump The Geeks” showdown! With zero prep and a crowd full of curveballs, Dave, Pete, and Adam tackled real-time questions and Quick Tips on the fly. You’ll hear how to enable iPhone Mirroring for Mac notifications, rescue iMessages, and stabilize that wandering Dock. From Drobo debates and Apple Maps silence to VPNs with Tailscale and quirky Apple TV issues—this is geek troubleshooting in its rawest form.

    Desktop icons shifting, login cert errors, Siri forgetting your name—nothing was off-limits. The crowd kept the trio on their toes with Mac mysteries and clever hacks, like Doc Rock’s red/green card video editing trick. You’ll even find out what wine your favorite geeks prefer. Whether it’s legacy Macs, lost phonetics, or wild goose chases through Apple’s system status, this one’s packed with fast answers and deep dives. Don’t Get Caught unprepared—this episode is live, unscripted, and all in.

    • Mac Geek Gab 1099 for Monday, July 21st, 2025
    • July 21 – Invite an Alien to Live with You Day. Also National Junk Food Day
    • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable
    • Stump The Geeks Live from Macstock 2025!
      • QT: Enable iPhone Mirroring on your Mac, and then you can get iPhone app notifications on your Mac
      • QT: Pete’s trip from Judy about undeleting iMessages
      • Rachel: Is Pete’s toga the only thing he’s wearing?
      • Jill, from the North Woods: Why does my dock keep moving from screen to screen?
      • Mike: How and when should I replace my Drobo 5D?
      • Troy: multiple spaces, finder never opens in the space I’m in
      • Allison: QT: Drobos are worth money to sell on eBay
      • John F. Braun: What VPN should I use to connect to
        • Tailscale
        • You’re a 10.10
        • Dan: it’s called Subnet Routing
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    • More Stump The Geeks Live from Macstock 2025
      • Lynda: Why does Apple Maps no longer speak?
      • Dave: Why does my Apple TV not Appear in HomeKit anymore?
      • Patrick: Why do my drive icons move when my Mac wakes up
      • Father John – CSF – Desktop Icon Manager will fix desktop icons in their locations
      • Lynda: Follow-up on Apple Maps. Sometimes the icon appears
      • Blair: what to do with a 2010 iMac?
      • OCLP: Open Core Legacy Patcher
      • Elementary OS
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    • And yes…it’s Stump The Geeks live from Macstock 2025!
      • Messages Family Group Chat keeps getting affected by one person with new eSIMs
      • Brian: should I get a switch with my vDSL connection or use my AirPorts Extreme
      • Charles: A second follow-up to Apple Maps
      • Allison & Adam (and half the other people in the room): Why are my Apple devices telling me there’s a login/certificate issue with my Apple Account?
        • Many Wild Gooses Chase?
        • www.apple.com/support/systemstatus
      • Lynda: Siri lost my phonetic pronunciation of my last name. How do I get it back?
      • QT: Doc Rock’s green/red card (or scene!) tip for producing video. Put red up after each one that is crap, green after a good take. Makes it easy to edit.
      • Barry: What color wine do our three favorite geeks like?
      • Thanks to Brian Henson & Roger Harmon!
    • MGG 1099 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Doing The AirPods Dance Jul 14, 2025
    Show notes Doing The AirPods Dance — Mac Geek Gab 1098 episode image

    You’re swimming in Quick Tips this week on Mac Geek Gab 1098! You’ll learn how to fix flaky Apple TV Wi-Fi, make your AirPods fit better (hint: flip ’em), and finally tame Hot Corners with a smart modifier key. Discover the secret to custom routes in Apple Maps on iOS 18 and why renaming flags in Mail might be the power move you didn’t know you needed. Oh—and don’t forget: July 14th is National Tape Measure Day, so measure twice before you trigger that accidental corner action.

    Then it’s your questions answered, from routers with nerdy flexibility to iCloud alias issues and Apple Music migration woes. We dive into why not all USB-C cables are created equal—seriously, Don’t Get Caught with the wrong one—and help you vet display brightness before buying. Plus, Cool Stuff Found brings Raspberry Pi Time Machine backups, Copilot Money, and Setapp’s killer image tools. Always be learning, always be tweaking—just don’t get stuck with bad cables.

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1098 for Monday, July 14th, 2025
      • July 14th: National Tape Measure Day
      • Police Code 10-98 – Assignment Completed…or…JailBreak! (why can’t both be true?)
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 Jim-QT-Add a modifier key to hot corners to keep from accidentally triggering them
      • 00:02:12 Chicago Tom-QT-Renaming Flags in Apple Mail
      • 00:04:54 rnDoug-QT-Flip your AirPods upside down to resolve fit issues
      • 00:08:36 MySpoonIsTooBig & ChicagoTom-QT-Possible fixes for flaky Apple TV Wi-Fi connections
      • 00:10:32 Chicago Tom-QT-Apple Maps lets you do custom routes in iOS 18, too…kinda
    • Sponsors
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    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:17:54 Michael-Should I consolidate Dropbox into iCloud to save $$?
        • Mint Mobile (it’ll cut your “big three” cell phone bill in half)
      • 00:25:28 Eddie-I need a good, standalone router with some nerdy flexibility
        • Synology WRX560
        • GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
        • UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (doesn’t have Wi-Fi, so you’d need to add that)
      • 00:30:28 Ian-Why can’t I receive to my new iCloud aliases?
        • Check out NosillaCast
      • 00:34:02 Michael-New iPhone and watch craziness
    • Sponsors
      • 00:41:29 SPONSOR: Function Health gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Visit www.functionhealth.com/MGG. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership.
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    • Don’t Get Caught
      • 00:44:22 Paul-DGC-Some inexpensive USB-C cables aren’t equal on both sides
        • Mac Geek Gab 996 (“What’s the Difference Between USB4 vs. Thunderbolt (3/4) Cables?” starts at 47:50)
      • 00:51:06 Bob-DGC-You can’t migrate accounts that ever had Apple Music profiles
      • 00:54:25 RusselG-DGC-Check your nits before you buy a display
        • DisplayBuddy
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:00:30 Joel-CSF-1096–Use Raspberry Pi for Time Machine backups
      • 01:02:51 Cory-CSF-Copilot Money
      • Using Apple Card (and Apple Savings) as one’s primary card
      • 01:07:52 JanLandy-CSF-Clop to auto optimize images, video, PDFs (also in Setapp)
        • Permute
        • Downie
        • yt-dlp from the Terminal
    • Show Business
      • 01:12:15 MGG Premium Listener Contribution Appreciation Moment
    • 01:16:44 MGG 1098 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Bring Your Own Dog Jul 07, 2025
    Show notes Bring Your Own Dog — Mac Geek Gab 1097 episode image

    You’re in for a fast-paced ride with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into power-user Quick Tips that’ll change your Apple game. From lightning-fast navigation in Notes to creating Spotify-style stations in Apple Music, and securing your Time Machine volumes inside encrypted APFS containers, this episode is loaded. You’ll rearrange CarPlay apps like a pro, check your battery with Siri, and streamline iCloud Mail aliases. And if you haven’t played with ChatGPT’s new voice mode recently, you’re missing out—it’s weirdly friendly.

    Then it’s a hard turn into real-world snags, like when JP’s HomePod stopped being a Home Hub—Don’t Get Caught like he did. Adam tries—and fails—to merge his Apple IDs, raising red flags for developer account holders. Cool Stuff Found includes retro-modern turntables from Victrola (this month’s MGG giveaway!) and a handy AirPods noise guide. Listener questions dig into hostname quirks and CarPlay glitches, and the crew weighs in on Apple’s 2026 OS betas. Pilot Pete gives iOS 26 a solid 95%, so maybe it’s time to test the waters—maybe just not on your main device?

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1097 for Monday, July 7th, 2025
      • July 7th: World Chocolate Day
      • Police Code 10-97 – Arrived at Scene
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable
      • The MGG Merch Store is Live!
      • We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 Dan-QT-Tab from Notes List to get to Start of Note
      • 00:04:44 Tony-QT-Apple Music Create Station – Spotify also
      • 00:06:06 Allen-QT-Encrypt your Time Machine Volumes inside an APFS container
        • 2TB Crucial X9 Pro SSD
      • 00:08:18 Joe-QT-Apple iCloud Mail Aliases
      • 00:11:08 Steve-QT-With CarPlay (or not) you can ask Siri for your iPhone’s battery percentage
      • 00:13:24 Who is using Alexa+ Early Access?
      • 00:17:39 ChatGPT’s voice mode…is friendlier
      • 00:18:40 Gary-QT-ReArrange Apps in CarPlay to suit your needs!
      • 00:19:59 Tim-QT-Show alternate directions in Apple Maps CarPlay
    • Sponsors
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    • Don’t Get Caught
      • 00:23:53 JP-I got caught with my HomePod stopping acting as a HomeHub
      • 00:30:49 Fr-John-DGC Follow Up-CleanMyMac Not as effective as MacUpdater
      • 00:31:48 Bob-CSF-Latest lets you check for software updates on your Mac
    • On Merging Your Apple IDs
      • 00:33:11 Adam could NOT merge his two Apple IDs, possibly because he has a developer account?
    • Sponsors
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    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 00:48:12 CSF-Victrola Stream Onyx Turntable
      • 00:52:18 CSF-Victrola Revolution GO 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Rechargeable Record Player with Built-in Speakers
      • 00:54:35 PJ-CSF-AirPods Noises Reference Page
      • 00:56:06 Deborah-CSF-1096-OWC’s Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:59:36 Alan-Why does my Mac’s local hostname keep adding and increasing numbers at the end?
      • 01:06:06 Tim-Why Cellular Connectivity Issue with CarPlay
        • iDoing Android Head Unit
    • Apple’s Upcoming 2026 OSes
      • 01:11:37 rnDoug-Before you install iPadOS 26 beta…
      • 01:13:32 Adam’s having a good iPadOS 26 beta experience…for the most part
      • 01:14:23 Pilot Pete gives iOS 26 beta a 95% rating
    • 01:17:27 MGG 1097 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – Victrola Turntable
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    He's Mr. Hundred and One! Jun 30, 2025
    Show notes He's Mr. Hundred and One! — Mac Geek Gab 1096 episode image

    You’re about to level up your tech game with Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that’ll make you wonder how you ever lived without them. From keeping tabs on low AirPods battery via the Today view widget to renaming your Spaces for better Mac workflow, it’s all here. Discover magnetic AirTag mounts, a Zulu Time converter, a portable vac/blower combo, and even a 10Gbps SSD that’s thinner than your AirPods case. And if you’ve been craving better backups, networked Time Machine options from Synology and Buffalo make an appearance, too. Don’t Get Caught without them.

    Ever thought of doing a clean install straight from macOS Settings? You can. Migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon? Yeah, it “just works.” Plus, we answer listener questions on fixing autocorrect quirks, exporting text replacements, and balancing podcast audio using tools like Overcast and Levelator. Got a slow-booting iMac? Try verbose mode and dive deep with the Terminal. And if you’re monitor shopping, we’ve got budget picks ranging from Sceptre to Philips. This episode’s packed—just the way you like it.

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1096 for Monday, June 30th, 2025
      • June 30th: Social Media Day
      • What is “Wook Flu”?
      • Police Code 10-96 – Mental patient / Detain suspect
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones
      • We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50!
    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 Scott-QT-Use the Batteries widget in Today view to see low AirPods
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 00:03:29 Richard-CSF-AirTag Magnetic Aero
      • 00:05:02 Ben-CSF-Spaces Renamer to assign names to your Mac’s spaces
      • 00:06:25 Andrew-CSF-Time Zone Converter for Zulu Time
      • 00:09:01 CSF-Ampace Andes 1500 Power Station
      • 00:13:18 CSF-Scosche Portable Vac / Blower
    • Sponsors
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      • 00:17:34 SPONSOR: Surfshark. Secure your privacy with SurfShark. Go to https://surfshark.com/mgg or use code MGG at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!
    • Cool Stuff Found for backups and more
      • 00:18:51 CSF-Crucial 2TB SSD – 10GBps USB-C – $121 (about the size than an AirPods case)
        • CSF-Anker 4-in1 USB-C Hub
        • Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1, 4K HDMI)
      • 00:24:18 Partitioning vs. Multiple Volumes with APFS
      • 00:30:25 Brian-What device for simple networked Time Machine?
        • Buffalo LinkStation
        • LinkStation Time Machine support
        • Synology BeeStation (also with TimeMachine support)
      • 00:39:27 What about a WiFi NAS?
      • 00:41:12 Darrin-QT-Clean Install right in macOS Settings
      • 00:45:47 Peter-QT-1095-Migrating from Intel to Apple Silicon “just works”
    • Sponsors
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    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:52:01 TonyB-How do I stop macOS from correcting a single word/name?
      • 00:54:07 Right-click on your Mac to export your text replacements
      • 00:55:58 Hinches-How can I balance podcast audio when one person is louder than the other?
        • Overcast
        • Levelator
        • AES “Recommendation for Loudness of Audio Streaming & Network File Playback.”
      • 01:01:48 Bob-My 2019 iMac started booting very, very slowly
        • MacPaw – How to boot your Mac in verbose mode
        • sudo nvram boot-args=”-v”
      • 01:07:21 Dan-Which 27″ Display should I get?
        • Samsung for $250
        • Sceptre for $180
        • Monoprice (refurbished) for $250
        • Dell for $280
        • LG for 399
        • Philips Creator Series for $433
    • 01:14:43 MGG 1096 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
    Is it appleOS 26? Or aquaOS 26? Jun 23, 2025
    Show notes Is it appleOS 26? Or aquaOS 26? — Mac Geek Gab 1095 episode image

    Ready to upgrade or migrate your Mac? You’ll learn the smartest way to do it from Adam’s shiny new M4 MacBook Pro to migration tips that help you avoid the dreaded cruft. Whether you’re going Mac-to-Mac over Thunderbolt or restoring from Time Machine, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget those “On My Mac” Mail folders, and hey—CleanMyMac’s SpaceLens is back. If you’re rocking the MacBook Air vs. the Pro, brightness matters (hint: 500 nits vs. 1600 nits!), and we break it down so you don’t get burned.

    This week’s quick tips hit hard: from iPhone Mirroring on your Mac to binder clips as minimalist wallets (yes, really). We’ve got AirTags, Apple Music hacks, and a live activity trick to boost your focus. Need image compression or automation tools? Retrobatch and Lingon Pro 10 make the list. As always, Don’t Get Caught—like we did when our episodes wouldn’t even play on Apple Podcasts in some cases. From Flipper Zero hotel tricks to your iPhone’s audio quirks in the car, it’s all here.

    • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1095 for Monday, June 23rd, 2025
      • June 23rd: International Women in Engineering Day
      • Police Code 10-95 – Officer’s Residence
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones
      • We’ll be doing MGG Live at Macstock on Saturday, July 12th! Join us, and use our coupon code: MACGEEKGAB50 to save $50!
    • 00:03:59 Adam’s New M4 MacBook Pro
      • It’s all about the nits (and ProMotion)
        • MacBook Air = 500nits
        • MacBook Pro = 1600nits
      • 1TB/24GB RAM
    • 00:07:33 Adam’s Migration Path to his new Mac
      • First, Update all backups
      • Then Migration Assistant from a USB Time Machine Backup
      • For direct computer-to-computer migrations, start handshake over Wi-Fi, then plug-in Thunderbolt
    • 00:12:41 Gary-What’s the best Mac-to-Mac migration path while avoiding cruft
      • Don’t forget about Mail that’s only “On My Mac”
      • Or Migration Assistant then CleanMyMac
      • CleanMyMac gets SpaceLens back!
    • Sponsors
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    • Quick Tips
      • 00:00:01 n-DLH-QT-Setup iPhone Mirroring and get all Notifications on your Mac
      • 00:26:12 P2-QT-AirTags are Magnetic…Why?
      • 00:30:02 QT-Use a binder clip as your wallet
        • High-end binder clip wallet
      • 00:32:08 Andrew-QT-Use iCloud.com if you’re concerned about putting your iCloud account on a work device
      • 00:33:22 Andrew-QT-Use Favorite Playlists for Apple Music
      • 00:36:51 Michael-QT-Tap the Now Playing Live Activity on iPhone to see more detail…and focus!
      • 00:37:35 Greg-QT-Updating ‘Home’ in Maps App
      • 00:40:09 Kirit-QT-1094-Compress Images with Quick Actions in macOS Finder (and Allison)
        • Large: 1280×960
        • Medium: 640×480
        • Small: 320×240
      • 00:42:06 Allison-CSF-Retrobatch for Converting Images
    • Sponsors
      • 00:44:38 SPONSOR: Caldera Lab. Guys, don’t settle for drugstore junk or steal your partner’s products—elevate your routine with skincare made for you. Head to CalderaLab.com/MGG and use MGG at checkout for 20% off your first order.
      • 00:46:02 SPONSOR: OpenPhone is the #1 business phone system that streamlines and scales your customer communications. Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/MGG
    • Don’t Get Caught
      • 00:47:32 Gordon-DGC-MacUpdater sunsets at end of 2025…what’s next?
        • Possible alternative: MacUpdate.com’s Desktop App
        • Another: CleanMyMac
      • 00:50:29 Andy-DGC-Check your HomePod’s Apple ID after you merge IDs
      • 00:52:35 MGG Got Caught: This episode can’t be played on this device
    • Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
      • 00:56:55 Jason-Unable to Get Type -v- Paste Shortcut working.
      • 01:00:14 Ben-naming appleOS 26
      • 01:02:22 Larry-My new iPhone skips when playing audio in my car’s bluetooth
      • 01:07:32 William-Will my iPhone actually tell me when my AirPods are low?
    • Cool Stuff Found
      • 01:11:27 DLH-CSF-Lingon Pro 10 adds Apple Intelligence and more
      • 01:12:29 Chris-CSF-Clic for Sonos
      • 01:13:38 Michael-CSF-Flipper Zero for hotel rooms
      • 01:16:29 DLH-CSF-Logic Pro 11.2 adds Flashback Capture, Stem Splitter, and ChatGPT writing tools
    • 01:18:29 MGG 1095 Outtro
      • MGG Monthly Giveaway – 1MORE Sonoflow Headphones
      • Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
      • Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
      • The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
      • Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts
      • MGG Merch is Available!
      • Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page
      • Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar
      • This Week’s MGG Premium Contributors
      • MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews
      • feedback@macgeekgab.com
      • 224-888-GEEK
      • Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
      • BackBeat Media Podcast Network
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