Mac Geek Gab — Your Questions Answered, Tips Shared, Troubleshooting Assistance

Saying "I Need Help" Costs Nothing

Oct 23, 2023

Tech experts Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete discuss topics such as capturing full-page screenshots on iOS, rot...

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Quick takeaways

Use Open DNS to achieve DNS filtering and ad blocking for a seamless browsing experience.

Consider using CloudFlare's DNS service (1.1.1.1) to resolve DNS-related issues and improve website access.

Install apps like Cal Fire and Fires Near Me to receive real-time updates and emergency warnings about fire outbreaks and severe weather conditions.

Deep dives

Open DNS for DNS filtering and ad blocking

To achieve DNS filtering and ad blocking similar to the discontinued Eero Secure, you can use Open DNS. They offer options like Family Shield and Open DNS Home, which allow you to customize your filtering preferences and block adult content, gambling sites, and more. Point your router to Open DNS's DNS servers and configure the settings to suit your needs.

Introduction

2min

Using Home Kit and Home Bridge for Smart Home Control

17min

Accessing Diagnostics Mode on Intel Macs and Apple Silicon Macs

4min

Managing Phone Calls and Changing Default Apps on iOS

12min

Using Past Keys with Amazon and Google

15min

Saying 'I Need Help' and Euro Plus Subscription

21min

Mistake, Mac OS Containers, and Exciting Possibilities

2min

Discussion on Running Programs on Mac, Hackintosh Computers, and the Fluidity of Time

3min

Saying "I Need Help" Costs Nothing – Mac Geek Gab 1005 episode image

Dive into the latest and greatest from Mac Geek Gab 1005 with Dave Hamilton and Pilot Pete! For a seamless tech experience, here’s what you need to know: Get full-page screenshots on iOS with the “Screen” and “Full Page” tab option. Rotate your StandBy to Portrait to quickly kill that alarm. Don’t forget to adjust your iOS 17 alarm volumes. Explore the new crop features in iPhone photos and ensure your Apple TV settings match both dynamic range and frame rate.

Need to keep an eye on your house? Just hold the TV button on your Apple TV remote to access Home View. Dive into Apple Silicon Diagnostics with a nifty Command-D trick after boot.

Got burning questions? One phone number to always alert you? Try Google Voice.

Airdrop acting weird? Learn about default applications. Explore the universe of “defaults write” commands with macOS Defaults. And for those living on the edge, Disaster Apps are here to keep you informed, from fires in California to quakes in Japan. And always remember, “Don’t Get Caught” in tech troubles!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1005 for Monday, October 23rd, 2023
- The MGG Discord Server is Live!
- The MGG Merch Store is Live!
Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 QT-Screenshot Entire Lengthy Web Page in iOS – Tab at top says “Screen” and “Full Page”
- 00:02:46 Abdul-QT-Rotate StandBy to Portrait Mode to Turn off Alarm
- 00:03:59 QT JP Ensure iOS 17 Alarms and Timers Volume Set
- 00:06:20 Tony-QT-New Crop Features in iPhone Photos
- 00:07:16 QT-Enable Apple TV – Settings – Video and Audio – Match Content – Both Match Dynamic Range and Match Frame Rate
- 00:12:16 QT-See Your Home View (Cameras and more) on Apple TV: Hold the TV button until the menu appears in upper right, then navigate left to Home (or Siri)
  - eufy Cameras
  - Homebridge (Homebridge on DSM7)
- 00:18:56 Rob-QT-Apple Silicon Diagnostics with Command-D after Boot Options
  - Apple Diagnostics Reference Codes
Sponsors
- 00:20:38 SPONSOR: LinkedIn Jobs. Go to LinkedIn.com/MGG and post your first job for free!
- 00:22:32 PODCAST: This Week In Tech: Every week, This Week in Tech gives you a no-holds-barred, deep dive into how big tech influences our culture and our lives.
Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:23:30 John-How can I have one phone number that always alerts me?
  - Google Voice
  - Skype Voice Number
- 00:29:09 Bill AirDrop Default Application opening files by type.
  - Bing AI
- 00:33:31 CSF-GoodReader
- 00:35:50 Jürgen-Can I sync passkeys?
- 00:41:59 David-How do we contact Apple Customer Relations today?
Networking Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:50:34 David-Replacement for Eero Secure now that it’s discontinued?
  - OpenDNS FamilyShield
  - OpenDNS Home
- 00:56:01 Jerry-Is my Eero Blocking Some Websites?
  - Cloudflare DNS
  - Show Business
00:58:38 MGG Premium Thanks
- Fountain.fm
Cool Stuff Found
- 01:01:50 Saurabh-CSF-macOS Defaults provides a list of all/many known “defaults write” commands
- 01:03:36 Andrew-Use SoundSource to Adjust Volume on Third-Party Monitors
- 01:06:07 Bob-CSF-PSA – Disaster Apps! (YMMV – Search Locally)
  - CAL FIRE (California)
  - MyShake (USA)
  - Tornado by Red Cross (USA)
  - Fires Near Me (Australia)
  - LastQuake (Europe)
  - Taiwan Central Weather Bureau (Taiwan)
  - Yurekuru Call (Japan)
  - Sistema de Alerta Sismica Mexicano (Mexico)
- 01:10:52 RodL-CSF-macOS Containers brings macOS Docker Containers to macOS
01:13:01 Mac Geek Gab 1005 Outtro
- Without music to decorate it, time is boring
- Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
- Follow us on Mastodon
- Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts)
- 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
- The Mac Geek Gab iPhone app
- Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
- BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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Saying "I Need Help" Costs Nothing

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Deep dives

Open DNS for DNS filtering and ad blocking

Consider CloudFlare DNS for reliable DNS services

Contact GoNet Speed Fiber to resolve website access issue

Mac OS containers allow running Mac OS apps in Docker containers

Useful apps for disaster alerts and emergency warnings

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Open DNS for DNS filtering and ad blocking

Consider CloudFlare DNS for reliable DNS services

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Useful apps for disaster alerts and emergency warnings

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