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

That Sweet 2.4GHz Gold

Aug 28, 2023

In this episode, the hosts share nifty Quick Tips for checking iPhone storage and tweaking Weather app's Location settings. They tackle listener questions on cleaning up Photos library, Siri's search history, and navigating old versions of Pages. They also discuss watchOS 10 user experience, compare live TV options, and highlight Flighty app and a new eSIM compatibility tool in the 'Cool Stuff Found' segment.

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Quickly check iPhone storage when apps act up, tweak Weather app's Location settings for widgets

Flighty app offers lock screen integration, bubble display, and detailed flight information for frequent flyers

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Summary of Podcast Episode

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss various quick tips submitted by listeners. One listener shares a tip on how to view reactions to messages in the Messages app on Apple devices. Another listener asks for guidance on transferring their photos from their Mac laptop to an iMac while eliminating duplicate files. The hosts provide options including using iCloud Photo Library, copying the Photos library, or using third-party apps like Power Photos. Lastly, a listener inquires about where Siri identification requests are stored and why Apple didn't buy Shazam. The hosts explain that Apple does not save Siri requests and that Shazam is actually built into the Apple operating system.

Introduction

3min

Reflections on Podcast Movement Show and Meeting Agency Partners

4min

iOS Storage Tips and Weather Widget Setting

11min

Discussion on Refurbished iPhones and Hop Water

2min

Migrating Photo Library from Mac to iMac

22min

Limiting Data Usage on a Mac and Apple Watch Series 8

21min

Daisy Disk: Analyzing Mac's Hard Drive

12min

Discussion about a Gig and Rocky Horror

2min

That Sweet 2.4GHz Gold — Mac Geek Gab 997 episode image

In the latest Mac Geek Gab episode, Pilot Pete and Dave Hamilton share nifty Quick Tips like how to quickly check your iPhone storage when apps act up, and the trick to tweak Weather app’s Location settings for widgets. They tackle listener questions head-on, offering solutions for cleaning up the Photos library, understanding Siri’s mysterious search history, navigating old versions of Pages with newer Apple IDs, and choosing the perfect Apple Watch.

Your two favorite geeks also navigate the ins and outs of Apple’s watchOS 10 user experience and compare live TV options, breaking down costs and features of major providers. Wrapping things up with a “Cool Stuff Found” segment, they highlight the multifunctional Flighty app and a new eSIM compatibility tool. Press play, enjoy, and Don’t Get Caught!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 997 for Monday, August 28th, 2023
00:03:05 Podcast Movement Denver 2023
Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 Ben-QT-See Tapbacks in Mac Messages with a Single Click
- 00:06:37 Rico-QT-Check Your iPhone’s Storage, Especially if Apps are Forgetting their Place
- 00:07:53 Bradley-QT-Set Weather App Location Privacy Settings to Allow Widgets
- 00:11:35 Dan-QT-Use Option+Command to Solo Specific Calendars
- 00:13:51 Ben-QT-996-Change Mouse Pointer Color and Fill in Accessibility
- 00:16:10 Mark M-QT-Buy Your Next iPhone with Rewards
  - Chase Unlimited Card
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:19:23 Larry-Best way to clean up my Photos library?
  - PowerPhotos
- 00:27:16 Andrew Siri Search History
- 00:31:01 Shazam Origin Story
- 00:38:20 Paul – Getting & Running Prev. ver of Pages on a New Apple ID Account
  - Downloading an old version of Pages and other iWork apps
- 00:42:37 GBurlile-Limiting Wi-Fi Data Usage When Tethering?
  - TripMode
- 00:45:45 Sean-Which Apple Watch Should I Buy?
- 00:50:09 New UX with Apple watchOS. 10
- 00:52:15 Comparing Options for Live TV (with DVR)
  - With Local Channels
    - YouTube TV ($73)
    - DirecTV Stream ($100)
    - Fubo ($75)
    - Hulu + Live TV ($70)
  - Without Local Channels
    - Sling TV ($55)
    - Philo ($25)
Cool Stuff Found
- 01:02:35 Chris – Daisy Disk Non-App Store ver. Scan as Admin
- 01:04:13 CSF-Flighty app has fantastic Apple integrations
- 01:11:43 Spidermedic-CSF-15% Discount on Routers at Best Buy
- 01:12:51 Ben-CSF-eSIMs.io Shows Network Compatibility
01:14:14 Mac Geek Gab 997 Outtro
- Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly
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- 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!
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- feedback@macgeekgab.com
- 224-888-GEEK
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- Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List
- BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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