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Struggling with your iPhone’s keypad? Discover a hidden trick to paste phone numbers directly into the dial pad. This Quick Tip is just the beginning of what you’ll learn in this episode!

Join Dave and Adam as they dive into listener tips, questions, and the occasional tech rabbit hole. From the nuances of using ellipses on your Mac to the mysteries of disappearing free space, they cover it all. Plus, get insights into the latest Apple announcements, including the new M4 Mac Mini and iMac.

In this episode’s Cool Stuff Found, explore a 3-in-1 portable charging station and a revolutionary ear-cleaning tool. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just looking for practical advice, there’s something here for everyone.

Don’t miss out on these valuable insights and tech tips. Click play and make sure you Don’t Get Caught without the latest knowledge from Mac Geek Gab!

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1062 for Monday, November 4th, 2024
• 00:02:00 November 4th: Use Your Common Sense Day
• 00:03:15 Police Code 10-62 = Subject possibly wanted
• 00:04:25 MGG Monthly Giveaway – OWC Express 1M2 SSD Enclosure for November, 2024
• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Joe-QT-You can always paste a phone number in on the iPhone…but it’s hidden
  • 00:05:22 Todd-1060-Ellipses (sometimes) happen automatically (bonus: Option-Semicolon)
  • 00:08:20 Lawyer Jeff-QT-Reset Launch Services to clear-up Mac App Store updates list
    • /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain user
  • 00:10:12 Web apps and links in macOS 15
  • 00:17:35 Alex-QT-354-Don’t forget about Pages and Numbers Versioning
  • 00:21:40 Jose-QT-Drag and Drop Text into Reminders or Notes on iPhone
    • Yoink (also in Setapp)
  • 00:27:00 Fixed vs. Rotating Private Wi-Fi Addresses in iOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, etc
  • 00:31:00 John-QT-Set camera button to activate on double-press to avoid accidents
    • Settings > Camera > Camera Control
  • Halide Camera
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• Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
  • 00:35:19 Adam’s Ember Mug, Apple Login
  • 00:45:17 Apple’s Week of Releases
  • 00:46:49 Joe-New Mac mini M4 coming…start fresh or Migration Assistant?
    • How about pre-migration cleanup?
    • CleanMyMac’s Uninstaller and Space Lens
    • ChronoSync
    • BackBlaze
    • Time Machine
  • 00:55:42 Eduardo-The M4 Desktop Conundrum: iMac vs. Mac mini
    • Luna Display
  • 01:02:44 Terry-Where has all my free space gone?
    • Adam Sings!
    • tmutil listlocalsnapshots /
• Cool Stuff Found
  • 01:10:58 CSF-INIU 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Travel Pad & Stand
  • 01:15:09 CSF-Bebird EarVision Cleaning with your iPhone now with a gyroscope
  • 01:19:08 AirPods Pro gen2 Adaptive Noise Canceling
  • 01:21:26 Protect Your Hearing
    • Robert Scovill on Gig Gab
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