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Renaming Mac on Startup & Narwhal Vacuum Review
The chapter covers a listener's issue with renaming their Mac on startup, detailing the solution using SCUtil command and discussing the implications of Macs sharing names on the network. Additionally, the narrator shares their experience testing Narwhal robot vacuum and mop at PEPCOM, highlighting its unique brush design and efficiency in collecting debris.
This week on Mac Geek Gab 1037, Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton have packed the episode with indispensable tips and updates, starting with one from listener Ben about using Option-Space in Finder for a full-screen Quick Look. Then it’s on to swiftly moving between tabs in Safari with Control-Tab, and optimizing your use of Airtags as innovative beacons and triggers.
Don’t miss out on harnessing AI to create personalized wallpapers, and make sure your read receipts in Messages are working as intended. The latest Apple event brings exciting updates too, featuring new iPad Pros, iPad Airs, and major upgrades to Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, and your two geeks discuss their reactions to all of it!
In the question and answer segment, Dave & Adam tackle problems like correcting your Mac’s time settings with a simple terminal command and deciding whether to migrate your system or start fresh with a ‘nuke-and-pave’ approach.
Learn how to approach DKIM records to ensure your emails aren’t bouncing back and explore tools like 1Focus for enhanced screen time management and New.Space for securely transmitting sensitive documents.
Remember, in the ever-evolving tech landscape, always stay informed and “Don’t Get Caught” unprepared!
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1037 for Monday, May 13th, 2024
- Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 Ben-QT-Option-Space in Finder for Full-Screen Quick Look
- 00:03:28 Troy-QT-In Safari, Control-Tab moves you from Tab to Tab
- 00:07:31 Mike-QT-Set the distance on proximity reminders
- 00:10:30 Using an Airtag as a beacon and trigger
- 00:12:02 David in Missouri-QT-Use AI to generate custom wallpaper
- 00:15:37 DLH-1034-Read Receipts for Messages follow-up
- 00:20:02 Andrew-QT-1034-Remove Extraneous Text from Contacts’ Notes Field
- 00:23:28 Dan-QT-Encryption can slow down the mounting of Time Machine drives
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- 00:30:51 Apple Event – New iPad Pros, New iPad Airs, New Logic Pro, New Final Cut Pro
- 00:37:28 Check in on Apple Vision Pro
- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:46:31 Gil-Should I Migrate or Nuke-and-Pave?
- 00:53:29 Jeremiah-My Mac’s Time is Wrong…How do I fix it?
- sudo sntp -sS time.apple.com
- Lingon
- 00:57:48 Jedd-DKIM Records on my Custom Domain are Bouncing Mail
- DKIM Is A Four-Letter Word
- What are DMARC, DKIM, and SPF?
- DKIM Record Generator
- Test DKIM/DMARC/SPF with:
- LearnDMARC.com (thanks, GadgetComa!)
- Mail-Tester (thanks, Rod L!)
- MX Toolbox (thanks, Brian!)
- Cool Stuff Found
- 01:05:42 Dom Bettinelli-CSF-1Focus for tighter Screen Time controls
- 01:07:57 James-CSF-Use scutil to rename your Mac and remove the extra numbers
- correct command (thanks, Allison!):
sudo scutil --set LocalHostName
- correct command (thanks, Allison!):
- 01:11:21 Does sudo execute as root? (answer: yes!)
- 01:13:11 CSF-Narwal Freo X Plus ($399) and Freo X Ultra ($1399…with $300 off at Amazon)
- Beware The Robocalypse
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- 01:23:29 Anthony-CSF-1036–New.Space Allows for Securely Sending Sensitive Documents
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