Qi vs. MagSafe, Split Screen, and More!

What are the differences between Qi and MagSafe? Listen as your three favorite geeks talk through all this and more. Split screen, searching in Messages, finding hidden drafts in Mail, and Google resuming free GSuite access are just a few of the topics that John, Dave, and Pilot Pete dig into for you all this week. Have a question of your own? Try the new feedback@mgg.fm address and let’s see if that works! Then press play and enjoy hearing your answer…and learning five new things!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 929 for Monday, May 23, 2022
  • 00:02:10 ASUS ZenScreen 15.4” Portable Monitor
• 00:06:12 Check Universal Control if Your Mouse/Keyboard appears to “Freeze”
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• Quick Tips
  • 00:09:08 Paul-QT-Show Previews in Finder Views
  • 00:10:57 Mark, Matt, and Others-Google Resumes Allowing Free Legacy GSuite Accounts
    • Gmail iOS App
  • 00:17:52 Russell-QT-Fast Charging iPhones and iPads
  • 00:24:52 QT-Searching in Messages
  • 00:27:14 Bob-QT-921-Print presentation slides 4-up to save paper
  • 00:30:15 Kiwi Graham-QT-Using Split Screen mode on iPad
  • 00:35:41 Ed-QT-Find Hidden Drafts in iOS Mail
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• Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
  • 00:46:27 Steve-MagSafe Versus Qi Charging – Yes. They are different
    • Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W
    • Samsung Qi Charger with Cooling Fan
    • How to use your MagSafe Charger with iPhone 13 models and iPhone 12 models
  • 00:52:50 Bedside Qi Chargers are risky
  • 00:56:03 Shortcut for HomeKit devices tied to Focus mode!
  • 00:57:24 Craig-Getting a SMART Error, Now What?
    • SMARTReporter for Mac
    • DriveDx
    • SMART Disk Checker
    • Spinrite for Recovering Data
  • 01:07:29 Brian-Best Wi-Fi Scanner App to use?
    • AirPort Utility for iOS
    • Wi-Fi Explorer
    • iStumbler
    • NetSpot
    • The iOS Measure App
  • 01:11:39 Bob-How to Download YouTube Videos?
    • Downie (part of Setapp)
    • YouTube Premium
    • Pulltube (also available in SetApp)
    • yt-dlp
• 01:17:20 MGG 929 Outtro
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