Resolve to Trim Your Fat (Binaries) – Mac Geek Gab 1070

Are you tired of fumbling with your Mac’s settings every time you need to move it? Discover how to keep your device powered on while relocating it in this episode of Mac Geek Gab!

Dave, Adam, and Pete dive into the world of portable power solutions for Mac desktops. From battery packs to inverters, they explore various options to keep your iMac or Mac mini running during short moves. The hosts also share their experiences with different setups, including daisy-chaining batteries for extended power backup.

But that’s not all! This episode is packed with Quick Tips, including using ChatGPT with screenshots, rotating images in Preview, and discovering hidden features in the iPhone’s Calculator app. The team also discusses AirPods Pro as concert earplugs and troubleshoots trackpad issues. Don’t miss the hosts’ insights on Wi-Fi network naming conventions.

Ready to become a Mac power user and never get caught off guard? Tune in to this episode of Mac Geek Gab for all these tips and more!

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1070 for Monday, December 30th, 2024
- December 30th: National Bacon Day
- Police Code 10-70 – Improperly Parked Vehicle
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Quick Tips
- 00:00:01 ChatGPT accepts (and successfully-parses) screenshots, you know.
- 00:03:54 Hold Option Key to Reverse Photo Rotation Direction
- 00:05:50 Shortcut to re-open recently closed tabs
- 00:07:42 Jeff-QT-Put the Calculator into Conversion Mode with one quick tap
- 00:13:18 What’s Your WiFi network named…and why?
- 00:16:47 QT Keyboard -v- Mouse Click to Undo Spelling Auto-Correct MacOS
- 00:20:56 Andy-QT-Sometimes powering off isn’t powering off and you need to create a resistance issue
- 00:23:46 Andrew-QT2fer-Getting Apple Podcasts App NOT to crash.
  - Managing System Integrity Protection
- 00:36:36 Bob-QT-1068-Thinning out fat binaries with CleanMyMac
  - They’re still fat binaries to me
- 00:39:46 Using Active earplugs in AirPods Pro 2
  - Catalyst AirPods Case
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Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!
- 00:57:13 derjazzmeister-Password Syncing Across OS’s (missing?)
- 01:01:02 Avraham-Battery Option for a Mini / iMac?
- 01:12:41 Jedd-My Mac thinks my Magic Trackpad is a mouse
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- MGG Monthly Giveaway – Marked 2 for December, 2024
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- The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast!
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