It’s All About Learning How To Fish
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
Repurposing Old Technology for Educational Use
This chapter explores the benefits of installing Chrome OS on old Macs to support underfunded schools in need of affordable technology. It also celebrates the podcast's milestone episode and introduces exciting giveaways and merchandise for listeners.
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
- 00:14:34 Rob-1099-Phonetic vs. Pronunciation Contact Fields
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- 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
- 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)
- 00:21:07 Adam-Bulk Scanning Quick Tip – Use your all-in-one printer’s direct-to-thumb drive scanning option
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- Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:48:50 Tim-My 2019 iMac intermittently reboots without warning every few days
- 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
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